A new chapter at a very old inn
The Stockton Cross has been here since the 16th century, serving travellers, drovers and locals from its spot in the Herefordshire countryside. The building hasn't changed much — the beams, the inglenook, the worn stone — and neither has what matters: good food, good drink and a proper welcome.
Come for a pint and stay for lunch. Book a table for something special. Either way, you're welcome.
Food that means something
Head chef Harry cooks the way he grew up — close to the land, nothing wasted, everything with a reason to be on the plate. His menu is rustic in the best sense: technically accomplished but never showy, deeply seasonal, and rooted in what Herefordshire produces best.
Meat and game come from local farms. The menu changes with the seasons because the ingredients do — what you eat in October won't be what you eat in March, and that's the point.
There are pub classics done properly, and there are dishes that will surprise you. Both are worth your time.
