White Haywood Farm Restaurant in Herefordshire, County of

This is a sad review as we learned that the new owners are closing the B and B in August for a indefinite period. We had a great time very welcoming and a great breakfast. Good luck Gerry and Roger.

Went here on recommendation from the guest book at the cottage we were staying in. Booked ahead as suggested. It was such a great meal and the farmer and wife were so friendly and really made the evening. Pauline cooks the food and according to my husband was the best tasting steak he’d had for years. Couldn’t fault anything and came away smiling! If you get the chance go.

Having booked ahead, we enjoyed our walk to White Haywood Restaurant. There was a great choice of home made dishes; much of the meat is their own or locally sourced. We enjoyed 3 courses, the beef pie was delicious and dogs are allowed. Thank you Pauline for making us and our Labrador most welcome.

Booked a table for 6 for last Friday evening, really fantastic place to eat. Quality food, very well cooked, welcoming hosts, reasonably priced. Highly recommended.

We walked through the fields of sheep to the converted barn restaurant insure about what to expect. We found a quirky, welcoming and comfortable restaurant with great service and a loverly atmosphere. The food was suberb, a small range of traditional meat, fish and vegetation dishes reasonably priced and delicious. I'd highly recommended it.

Having booked for dinner we had a walk through the fields surrounding the farm beforehand although the public footpath signs were virtually indecipherable. When we returned to the farmhouse we were accosted by the farmer husband of the lady who runs the restaurant/b&b who claimed that we had left a gate open. We are seasoned walkers and are very scrupulous about such things. When we told him that we were having dinner there he mellowed somewhat but our feathers were ruffled slightly. However the restaurant in a high ceilinged barn was very attractively furnished and the meal was very good and well priced. They deserve credit for the commendable effort put into the business.

A truly family owned restaurant with very personal service. When we visited it was very quiet and we were served by the owners who told us much about the history of the place - really fascinating. Food was excellent quality, lovely decor what more do you want?

Superb beef pies and we consider ourselves experts as we have eaten so many. Secret ingredient but no additives.Perfection. What made our evening extra enjoyable was the hospitality which was so welcoming . I really cannot rate the overall experience highly enough.We will return as soon as we can but as we live in Surrey it won’t be next week.

Have eaten at White Haywood several times over the years and the last two visits in May this year were just as good. The barn where you eat is very old with high roof, stone walls, flag floors and a woodburning stove. Paulin and Phil also run the farm and we enjoy eating their home-reared beef and lamb. Service is friendly and prompt and the food is delicious, especially the steaks and lamb chops. Prices are very reasonable including the drinks. They also have a fish and chip night on Thursday's which you can either eat in or take away. OK so they are located a few miles from the towns but it is worthwhile making the effort to drive from Hay, Peterchurch etc to enjoy a fabulous meal and experience there. We got talking to people who were n the B and B in the barn conversion and they were very complimentary.

We read a recommendation at the cottage we stayed in recently at Craswall, so thought we would sample a takeaway. The lamb and chicken curry are superb and produced on the farm. Pauline and Phil are very friendly and have worked hard to produce this excellent restaurant. The fish and chips are also very enjoyable and good value. Hope to visit again soon.

We were staying with friends close by and our group of 8 booked to eat Saturday evening. We had a wonderful welcome and fantastic food. As it was out of season we were the only diners but the atmosphere and warmth was fantastic. Well done Pauline and Philip. We hope to visit you again soon.

We've been planning a visit for a while now and we'll be back. The lamb and the steaks were some of the best, produced on the farm. Great menu (super vegetarian options) and such welcoming hosts......don't wait....and the blackcurrant tart - is well worth saving some room for. Brave and thank you!

We stayed here for a weekend in June to celebrate my son's 30th birthday as the other family members were staying in accommodation close by. We had a great time, rooms lovely and clean and owners so friendly. Our whole family enjoyed a sunday lunch and this was thoroughly enjoyed by all. thank you.

We had a wonderful night at White Haywood. The garlic mushrooms & black pudding starters were delicious and the lamb & pork main courses were fantastic. Our host was lovely & we’ll definitely be back.

We stumbled upon this delightful restaurant in the Herefordshire countryside. We were welcomed in by Philip and Pauline who run the restaurant in a converted barn on their farm. We were looked after very well and the food was delicious. We hope to return one day when we are next in the area. Thank you Philip and Pauline for making us so welcome.

had another visit to White Haywood last week during the Hay Festival week, going with my wife and two friends. It is consistently very good with a warm welcome and super food - their own rump steak from Hereford cattle reared on the farm was very tender and tasty and cooked nicely. Homemade blackcurrant pie and ice cream was just too tempting to resist. The beer and wine is also very good and reasonably priced.

We have visited White Hayward farm restaurant on several occasions for Sunday lunch, but visited it for Saturday lunch for the first time last weekend. We chose the homemade steak pie for our first course which was delicious with mash potatoes, broccoli and carrots - all cooked to perfection. We then tried the Raspberry and Nougat Semi-freddo, which was delicious. Pauline's meals never disappoint you, and we look forward to another visit with other visitors in the New Year.

We stayed at the farm B&B; and booked dinner in the restaurant.

Fantastic food and service, very welcoming and helpful with information and advice about our bike route. Group of cyclists stopped off and couldn't have been any better.

Fantastic hospitality and food for 6 on a cycle ride. We phoned from gospel pass and 1/2 hr later were resuscitate with 6 great farmhouse lunches. Top class service and a great stopping off point for a day biking through the beacons

I like my steak, My partner likes her steak, We eat a lot of steak !! The home grown Beef we had at White Haywood is quite frankly the best we have had for a very very long time. It was cooked to perfection ( 1 rare 1 Medium Rare) and melted in your mouth and was full of flavour.

Visited on solo trip whilst away for work, what a hidden gem! Pauline is incredibly friendly and welcoming, food is the best I've had for a long time - I had their beef pie (homemade with their own home produced meat) and it was so good, full of flavour, rich and none of that fatty meat you can get in some pies, homemade chips on the side (AMAZING!) and veg, so fresh! Definitely felt like I was at home there! Pudding was a sticky toffee pudding with custard, also homemade and that was absolutely perfect too!

This is genuine farm fresh and local experience at a remote and beautiful Herefordshire farm. Everything is locally sourced. Very friendly welcome. We are both vegetarian and whilst the menu reflects the produce of the farm (lamb and beef) the vegetarian food we had was excellent. Well worth the trip out here.

We visited White Haywood restaurant as a party of 11 for a family birthday celebration. We were warmly welcomed by the owner upon arrival. We all found the meal to be truly superb - excellent locally sourced food cooked to perfection. Delicious steaks, beef pie, pork, lamb and fish, served with wonderful fresh seasonal vegetables and/or home-made chips. All served piping hot, and what a treat to see home-made children's meals on the menu - our two loved the 'proper' chicken nuggets! Wonderful desserts too and a comprehensive wine list - we couldn't have asked for more for our special occasion. Thank you.

He visitado Blanco Haywood cada año durante varios años mientras se aloje localmente durante el heno del Festival. La familia de atrás su propia carne de cerdo y sirven en su restaurante El Granero que está autorizado, tiene una cocina de leña y es muy acogedor. Pauline está al frente de la casa y ofrece un servicio amable y eficiente. Las carnes son simplemente el mejor de todos - desde su propia manada, perfectamente preparada y acompañada por verduras deliciosas, aros de cebolla, patatas fritas, etc. La cerveza local es realmente delicioso - una botella - butty Bach con aire acondicionado desde el Wye Valley Brewery. Vinos por copa y muy buena relación calidad-precio. Los pudines son igualmente generoso y muy difícil de resistir.

Pauline y Philip dirigido su propio restaurante con licencia en blanco Haywood. Está justo al lado de su ser y ser alojamiento y la ubicación para el desayuno cada uno la oferta de restaurante cada noche era fabuloso, real casero productos y sabrosas comidas. Un...

We stayed at White Haywood for 1 night last weekend. It was a lovely experience and we received a very warm welcome from Pauline and Phil. A bit of a struggle to find the location, but that was down to us, poor planning and sat nav not working - but once we did then were were very happy with our choice. The room we had was comfortable, warm and the bed was lovely......all immaculately clean. We had dinner that evening in the quaint restaurant, served by Phil, and thoroughly enjoyed the hearty home-cooked food and very friendly service. Breakast was also very good. One of the highlights for us was the 'dark sky' - it's rare that we experience that, coming from the city and we loved lookinig at the stars. Would definitely return.

Spotlessly clean accommodation and home cooked food delicious. Had a lovely one night stay and Pauline, the vivacious hostess, was most welcoming and helpful. Beautiful position, restful, calm and inviting. We will be back. Thank you

Had a lovely meal at this restaurant when we stayed. All meals are made with local produce. The converted barn is very cosy and the hostess, Pauline gave us a lovely welcome.

We were the only diners as B & B guests on a Sunday evening. Each course was beautifully cooked, including local produce, and such hearty portions that one of the party was unable to manage a pud! The lemon pavlova met every expectation of a meringue lover. Pauline is a great cook and hostess.

We visited here this month for my partners 40th and loved it! Pauline is so friendly and welcoming and even put a birthday banner up by our table which was a lovely touch! We ordered steaks which were cooked to perfection and tasted beautiful. The birthday boy was still raving about it the next day! We had the house red with the meal which was really lovely - so easy to drink. We had birthday cake at home so didn't have dessert but we saw the next table's lemon pavlova which looked delicious and was a proper home baked portion. Will definitely be recommending White Haywood Restaurant to our families+friends.

This beautiful restaurant is set high up above hay on wye but it's only about 6 miles away by car. They serve fish & chips every Thursday evening wow they are magnificent they use local produce from the farm that they own. It's a family run buisiness and nothing is too much trouble for them. The accommodation is beautiful we stayed with friend after Christmas. The restaurant has a lovely Fire in it in the winter time as it is a converted barn the toilets are the old milking parlour and are very clean. The views are stunning of the mountains and it's brilliant for walkers. I would recommend you phone first to see if they have a table available.

We visited this gem of a restaurant a few years ago and it was brilliant then. We returned last weekend and can't believe we left it so long, the food is beautifully cooked, plentiful and perfect - proper home cooking. The barn is spacious and the welcome genuine, we will definitely be returning in June.

Pauline's welcome is second to none. She is always cheerful and lively. Nothing is too much trouble! We had walked on the Black Hill and arrived cold and tired. The log burner was blazing and the welcome was brighter still.I have never had a better steak than the one served! Reared on the farm it was succulent, tasty and perfectly cooked. My husband had one of the famous steak pies. It was brimming over with meat. He adores them.Pauline was attentive and helpful. The desserts were delightful, from the tart flavour of the black currant pie to the luxurious silkiness of the chocolate sundae. We were spoiled and indulged by the best cooking in the Black Mountains. Visiting White Haywood is a must if you're in the Golden Valley. Nothing pretentious just quality! You won't get better!

A group of friends came here on a walking weekend and we will definitely be back when we come again in March 2016! Lovely welcome on the Sunday. Great wine selection and a really delicious choice of roasts. Local Herefordshire lamb and beef, fabulous roasties, perfect Yorkshire puds! I had the black pudding to start. Got 2 lovely bits of the nicest outside Northumberland! Really great place .

We stayed for two nights with our very well behaved black labrador. The welcome was great, the room was clean, cosy and comfortable. The restaurant was so lovely with the log burner and the evening meals and breakfast were first class - all proper home cooked food. We really enjoyed and are looking forward to returning.

Great fun, super & starlit walk there with a warm and enthusiastic welcome. Could not have been friendlier or more helpful.

We did not eat at the restaurant but as we were staying locally took advantage of the take-away service. We had the Beef Wellington with vegetables and potatoes and it was amazing. The food was ready for collection on time and was still hot when we got back to the cottage we were renting. Next time we will try the restaurant. Highly recommended!

Made to feel so welcome when we visited with two farming friends last Sunday. We have taken friends there on several occasions as we know we will have a good meal in a beautiful area. Everything is spotless including the loos!

Excellent food, sourced at the farm. The lamb and the beef are amazing. Have the beef wellington and you can't go wrong.

Stayed in the b&b and ate in the restaurant both evenings. Superb food, beautifully cooked and excellent value. Only wish we lived closer to enjoy Pauline and Philip's steaks more often.

We booked a meal here for a large group based on the trip advisor ratings, and we weren't disappointed. The owner was lovely when booking, and on the day was super helpful and friendly. The food was good quality, simple, home-style food - but with all the good clear mountain air, it's just what you need.We also went back a couple of nights later for fish & chips - also lovely!If you're walking along Offa's Dyke, this place is well worth climbing down the hill for!

Whilst staying at Dukes Farm nearby, the whole family (12 plus baby) booked into White Haywood Farm for lunch to celebrate our wedding anniversary. The food, and flavour, was great and suited adults and children alike, everything was laid back in a good way and reasonably priced. Such a good time was had by all, we all went back the next day, a Thursday, for a take-away, which you are able to eat on the premises. Equally good food and service. Craswall can seem a bit cut-off, but it is well worth the journey for the food, scenery and friendliness. And if staying at Dukes Farm, it is an uphill walk back and so you are able to burn off the calories you have over-indulged in - a win-win situation!! Thanks also for the anniversary cake, made specially. A truly memorable holiday and meal.

My partner and I were on holiday in the area with my children and six grand children (total of 16 people ranging from 60's to a babe in arms) and I booked to go for a family meal at short notice. I cannot speak to highly of the welcome we received, the service and the lovely home cooked food. Our hosts Pauline and Philip were keen to help in anyway, taking photo's for us and finally taking the little ones to see some sheep. Overall a fantastic place.

Just a short drive from Hay-on-Wye through narrow lanes with breathtaking views. You are sure of a great welcome from Philip who serves the drinks and takes the orders. Pauline is in the kitchen and prepares the best food ever from farm fresh produce and meat from the home farm. The tastes are perfection. Everything presented is top class from a small, but very adequate menu. Puddings to die for and all very reasonably priced. Try The Chip Shop on a Thursday evening. Proper fish & chips in the paper or one of Pauline's fantastic steak pies. It would be hard to find anything better anywhere in this country.

Three valleys run north-south along the Wales-England border at the edge of the Black Mountains. Craswell is in the centre of the most westerly. As the sun sets, the approach to the village, over the three ridges between the valleys that lie on your route from Vowchurch on the B4348, Hay to Monmouth road, is beautiful. The village is little more than a phone box and a post office, where a sign directs you 50 yards to White Haywood Farm. You enter the farm gates along a concreted driveway through the pastures and you scatter rabbits and get disapproving stares from the sheep as you approach the farm buildings, which include a large renovated barn off the main farmhouse: this is the restaurant, one wing of a three-sided courtyard. We mounted the three high steps (I didnt see a wheelchair-accessible entrance), passed by the tables and chairs set outside (too cold that day!), and entered the restaurant. At one end, it is heated by a ferocious wood-burning stove, at the other is a bar. It is an echoey place, in which another noisy party can dominate your own conversation. The restaurant, which has about six tables, perhaps 30 covers, is furnished with commercial chairs and tables and lacks the character that could have augmented the asset of the beams and stonework, and the comfort is average. The walls are decorated with pictures for sale, including lots of landscapes of Scotland (why?) when we visited. The menu changes frequently but the principle is that it is simple, with some starters and perhaps ten main courses, based mainly around the farm's own meat - lamb chops, beef wellington, pork ... with a vegetarian option. The food was by no means elaborate but none the worse for that - it was in fact very good and could scarcely be more locally sourced (except, I suppose, for the cod and chips). A local beer was too fizzy. The dessert menu is also simple with three or four traditional dishes cooked in the kitchen and some ice creams in little pots from a farm down the road. The operation is a two person job, with Pauline doing the greeting and the home-cooking, Philip taking orders and waiting. The two proprietors seems to like having people there and you are made to feel welcome. Prices were good value for the quality.I'd like to go again, enjoy the romantic scenery, work more of the way through the menu and perhaps stay in the B&B accommodation attached.

Stayed in Craswall over the bank holiday weekend and our landlord recommended we try out this place, we are glad we did! Although it looks a bit like you're just turning up at a farmhouse, once you go in you're welcomed by the lovely owner, big wood burning stove and local art. The wine was delicious and not over priced and as for the food....home cooking at it's best. The spring rolls were far from the usual soggy fare, lovely and crispy with a chilli dip. The garlic mushrooms were delicious. I had the beef pie which was lovely and the fillet steak for my partner was amazing. Unfortunately we had no room for dessert but I am sure that would have been amazing. Definitely worth a visit.

We visited for Mother's Day - it was perfect; lovely and warm welcome. although we were late food was delicious; the homemade stuffing with my free range chicken was wonderful. Relaxed and a lovely setting. Will be back. Thank you all

We have recently held a family gathering at White Haywood Farm Restaurant for 20 adults and 4 children (all aged under 6). We had a thoroughly enjoyable day and much of this was due to the care and good service provided by Phil and Pauline Goodwin. We visited the Farm the day before the event to discuss meal options and seating arrangements and theycould not have been more helpful. On the day itself everything was in place as arranged; pre Sunday lunch drinks were served on the terrace outside the Restaurant- we did not in any way feel pressurised to move inside to start the meal. Tables had been put together to make a extended seating area and our joint 70th birthday cake was placed strategically for all guests to admire. The food was delicious cooked to perfection - traditional Sunday lunch with a range of 3 options for starters and desserts- Roast lamb and Roast beef with a vegetarian option. There was a wide range of vegetables served with the main course. The service was brisk, efficient and friendly and the final cost at £550 was not excessive - especially in view of the large amount of wine consumed. We shall definitely return!

We visited the farm for Sunday lunch and Pauline was very welcoming and it was a lovely friendly atmosphere. The food was delicious and the meat is from their own livestock. We had first visited last year and made it our first place to eat in this holiday.We went back for dinner on Wednesday and we were treated to an award winning steek meal. It was so filling that we weren't able to each the delicious vegatables. We will certainly call in again when we are in the area and have recommended it to friends. Keep up the good work Pauline and family.

Went to White Haywood earlier this year as part of party. Chose venue as a result of their success in Flavours of Hereford and what a let down. Poor quality food and soggy vegetables, definitely will not be going back.

We went to White Haywood Farm as a special occasion - a birthday and what you would really like is that the meal is truly part of making the day special. Pauline's welcome and friendliness certainly did that. It really made the day. We also felt very relaxed and the meal stretched out lazily from the starters to coffee outside- perfect.

We booked a meal here after seeing this lovely restaurant on facebook. Being local and walkers we decided to start one of our Sunday walks in the Black Mountains from the farm. Pauline was more than happy to allow to leave our cars here while we went off. What better than to return after a long 5 and a half hour walk to a beautiful Sunday lunch! The meat was just perfect and all the veg was cooked well and fresh. Just a shame we had to drive back to Hereford feeling so relaxed and full! We are planning a return trip very soon. Definitely a little gem that people should try and the hospitality was first class.

Our family group (six adults, two children and a baby) were staying at a holiday cottage in Craswall and noticed that the farm five minutes down the road did fish and chips on a Thursday night, so we decided to wander down and try them out. Boy, were we glad! The restaurant serves afternoon teas plus a range of other meals, all made from produce from or around the farm. We opted for fish and chips, served in the paper, to eat out or at the tables in the restaurant. They were fantastic - really fresh fish, wonderfully light and crispy batter, chips which were crispy on the outside but light and fluffy on the inside and served with the tastiest home made curry sauce imaginable.All this topped off with excellent service, lovely bottled beer and cider from the bar and soft drinks for the children. There was plenty of space for the little ones to run around, a high chair for the baby, toys for the kiddies to play with while the food was cooked and the meals only took a few minutes to come - prices were really good and children's portions available too.Safe to say there was no trace of any food left at the end of the meal and we will definately be back when we stay in Craswall again.

We were the only people there for lunch on Bank Holiday Monday, which meant we got to eat outside.....with the most glorious views.A lovely welcome and service from the owner, Pauline. And as to the food - well, the black pudding was the best I have tasted, and I'm a real fan so try it whenever it is on the menu. The lamb in red wine sauce was absolutely gorgeous - really special. The only suggestion I would make is with the veg. I would be tempted to drop a couple at least (2 types of potato - chips and boiled - carrot, cauliflower and green beans) and do just 2 perhaps one with a sauce, and one type of potato only.

Excellent food and very nice people. Well worth a visit - best in the area. The people were very friendly and the food was great, very tasty and excellent value.

My partner and I had a meal here last month as we had heard it was a lovely place in a tranquil area in Herefordshire. The food and service was first class and we would definitely return.

We've been meaning to pop in here for ages since we live relatively locally. In the end we chose a rainy Sunday lunch for our first trip with my mother, wife and 1 year old daughter. It's a great location for a restaurant... very much a part of the whole experience for me. Everyone agreed that the food was excellent... cooked in a simple, 'old fashioned' way. A very friendly family run business. We left with a warm feeling inside.

We have been living in the Golden Valley for over 4 years and only last night we visited White Haywood Farm Restaurant(just 2 mins down the road from us.) Can't believe we hadn't tried it sooner! The 400 year old barn is beautiful and has a relaxing, homely feeling. We were warmly welcomed by Pauline and her daughter. The food is homemade, fresh and very tasty. Knowing the food is produced on the farm add's a special touch. I was expecting to pay a premium price for home grown/produced quality food but that wasn't the case, the price was very reasonable. If you are looking for honest, fresh, homecooked, tasty, filling food in a relaxed, welcoming, friendly, beautiful location at very reasonable prices...then this is the place to visit! Excellent and highly recommended.

We were the only people in this restaurant when we went, but weren't particularly put off by that as it was a week-night (but in the middle of August).The service was good and the owner very friendly but the food was quite poor - overcooked salmon with overcooked vegetables.

Freshly made using locally sourced ingredients. Breakfast included the best bacon I've ever tasted. Excellent!

We have been staying in the area and White Haywood farm was recommended as place to eat. If you like good honest food this is the place to go. The food is all local home made and delicious, Pauline and her family are friendly and welooming. Well worth checking it out.

We were staying at this farm for three days during the Hay Festival. We enjoyed an excellent dinner on our first night served by Pauline who also gave us local info and news of the festival. Food was mainly grown or bred locally and freshly cooked.As this is the third time we have stayed on the farm and eaten in their restaurant we can certainly recommend it.

Great place to visit and enjoy. Wonderful meals, just like mother cooked it. Truly a nice experience. We'll go again!

Great hearty home cooked meals in a family-owned and run farm restaurant serving up the freshest ingredients and home-reared meat, home-grown veg. Excellent value for money, too -- and matchlessly friendly and warm service. Great local feel. Local knowledge. Highly recommended!

The food is very good. I had barbary duck which was wonderful. Ans the lemon meringue was delicious as well.

My partner and i travelled to Hereford to visit friends and i stumbled across Haywood Farm after many hours of searching the internet and ringing around for a one night stay something very hard to find in the area, Pauline was very happy to have us one night though.After a some what worrying journey, driving for about 1 hour down country lanes on the red petrol light, yes entirely our own fault, Pauline was quick to make us feel at home and provided a much needed hot drink and somewhere to relax by the roaring log burning stove before phoning a nearby garage to see if the owner would stay open to late to serve us some petrol. After free wheeling through the valley we arrived on fumes to be greeted by Mr Wildings and his museum style pumps! The food selection on the menu is great, both my boyfriend would have happily had all but one of the dishes which was fish and neither of us eat fish so this is not a reflection on the menu at all. For starters we had black pudding made by a local butcher using the Farm's animals and it was delicious. My boyfriend's main course was home made beef pie, which was filled completely to the top with very tender beef. My main was pork in a creamy sauce with mushrooms and it was excellent. The mains were accompanied by a large selection of fresh vegetables, new potatoes and chips!Both of us were too full for dessert but next time i am in the area i'm calling in for the sticky toffee pudding!For breakfast we had a selection of cereals, toast and a full cooked breakfast, we headed off very full. Many thanks to Pauline for all her hospitality. We would recommend this place for meals alone or for B&B accomodation which is also excellent and a home from home. Kitted out to a very high standard and tastefully decorated in a modern style yet retains the charm of an old barn which orginal features such as large wooden beams running throughout.

We ate here every night of our recent stay at the attached B&B and found the food, service and atmosphere unbeatable value. I had forgotten how good beef, pork, lamb and gammon could taste with a wide variety of fresh (repeat fresh) vegetables. It really is "home cooking" and my only regret is that I struggled to find room for a dessert! Nevertheless, it was I sacrifice I simply had to make!

We booked this reastaurant to celebrate my parents 60th Wedding anniversary - 17 of us in total. Pauline and Philip couldn't have been more helpful and welcoming. The food was superb! Much of the meat on the menu is sourced from their farm and you can definitely taste the difference! Homemade puddings add to the dining experience. Pauline also does a take away/ eat in Fish and Chip night on Thursdays. These were without doubt the best fish and chips we have had in a long time! Super place!