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Rhydspence Inn, Rhydspence

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Opens at 3:00pm
Operator: Independent
Rhydspence, HR3 6EU (View on Google Map)
(01497) 831262
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A large timber framed pub, set imposingly right on the Welsh border, this beautifully positioned 14th century drovers' inn, retains many original features. It is an architectural gem, consisting of public bar, snug bar, and a separate sitting room The garden, with its tumbling stream marking the boundary between England and Wales, is a particularly attractive feature.

Information for this venue is provided by the Herefordshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
County of Herefordshire
Last updated
11/02/2025
Last surveyed
13/03/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
HFD/2522
Asset of Community Value

Two star - A pub interior of very special national historic interest

Listed status: II

A 16th-century pub, now food-led, still with many small characterful rooms.

The splendid timber-framed entrance porch is in a style seen only in the Welsh border area - the Welsh/English border being the insignificant brook trickling through the garden. There is a room above the porch and an externally accessed open gallery. The original bar on the right was revamped c.1960 which is the date of the bar counter. The servery is in its original position, but the bar back shelves date from the 1980s. The rear lounge bar was created c.1960 from former living quarters. A number of other characterful rooms include one converted from the former kitchen. Look for the old coach jack in the hall from the pub’s days as a coaching inn.

General information about historic pub interiors

A food-led 16th-century pub still retaining lots of small characterful rooms. The splendid timber-framed entrance porch is of a style seen only in the Welsh border area - the Welsh/English border is the insignificant brook that trickles through the garden. There is a room above the porch and an externally accessed open gallery. The original bar on the right was revamped c.1960 which is the date of the bar counter. The servery remains in its original position, but bar back shelves date from the 1980s. The rear lounge bar was created in c.1960 from former living quarters. There are a number of other characterful rooms including one converted from the former kitchen etc. Look for the old coach jack in the hall from the pub’s days as a coaching inn.

General information about historic pub interiors
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 3:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
Wye Valley - Butty Bach
Wye Valley - Butty Bach Premium Bitter • 4.5%
Wye Valley - Butty Bach
Wye Valley - Butty Bach

Premium Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Accommodation Accommodation
Camping Camping
Games Games
table skittles, quoits, dominoes
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
not covered
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Thatchers Traditional
Real Heritage Pub Real Heritage Pub
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
X15
Once a day M-F
Directions
On A438

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