Ye Old Ferrie Inn — Restaurant in England

This is such a beautiful Inn with such a stunning location. We were here house hunting but had a break in between viewings. So we decided to stop off for some lunch. We just showed up, but luckily, they had some availability for us.

The staff were fairly friendly when greeting us. Especially the young man who showed us to our table, some staff seemed a little off, no smiles or hellos.

They showed us to our table, which was close to the fire. It was an extremely cold day.

We had the parsnip soup with maple syrup. Oh, my goodness. It was fantastic, washed down with a nice glass of red. All ready to set us off for a journey.

We loved it here so much. it's so stunning, and we decided to stop here the next day as we stayed overnight at a different location. Just as well, considering for one night, it's £130 pounds.

It was really quiet when we arrived, but that changed after 10/20 minutes. We were given a window view. Such a breath taking scenery overlooking the river Wye, watching the wildlife in the river.

We decided to go for the nut roast considering being Sunday, of course. Our food was served pretty much straight away. Which was quite a suprise, but welcomed.

The nut roast was perfect and tasted fantastic, along with the roast potatoes. The gravy/sauce, oh my goodness. We lapped that up.

Our only issue was, hence, the 4 stars and not 5, the green veg that was served separately, and came after our roast was served, was hard and cold.

The Brussels and green beans were pretty hard to the point that I was literally using my knife to saw into it, and it was almost going to fly off my plate. You couldn't really get your fork into it. This was a little disappointing as it's my favourite veg, let alone the meal isn't cheap. This really let the rest of the meal down.

We were the first people to arrive. But we were so hungry as we had been on a walk around the forest of Dean, and my sugar levels had dropped, and I felt quite shakey. Otherwise, I would have been that annoying person and sent them back.

We thought it was a little weird that the veg wasn't served on the plate. But hay ho. I guess if you don't like a certain veg, but just don't eat it.

We ordered a separate cauliflower cheese. It was tasty, but not much sauce or cheese. And the cauliflower was also a little hard.

They were also a little shy on the gravy, as you can see on my photo, but we asked for some more, this wasn't an issue, and they happily brought over some more.

We do highly recommend the Nut Roast if you're a vegan or vegetarian. It was so tasty. Perfect.

Overall. This place is just stunning and the staff were fairly friendly. I'm sure we just caught them at a bad time. We would definitely eat here again. Well, this could be our...

We've been coming here as locals for five years now and unfortunately, it's not the pub it used to be. We had a couple of questionable meals here over the last year, but everyone is allowed an off day. However we visited with my mum and partner this week. I was a little concerned that you're only allowed 90 minutes at your booked table, as my mum is now 80 and needs a little more time to eat, but I thought it should be ok and they probably build in a time buffer. We arrived on time and were taken to a table by Amy, who was one of two helpful and polite members of staff that day, the other being Linda, these two ladies were helpful, polite and attentive for the duration. Table service was provided, so wet didn't have to go and order. We ordered drinks and our meals about 5 minutes after taking our seats, one drink from the bar each, plus water for the table and a large bottle of sparkling water. I thought perhaps the water would be bought out fairly quickly and the bar drinks a few minutes later. We waited 25 minutes for our bar drinks which was about 10 feet away, they had forgotten about our water, but did bring that when asked, we were now obviously quite thirsty, but looking forward to our meal. Two of us had fish and chips, one had gammon and one had a ribeye, this had to be the worst meal I've ever had at a pub. The fish were over cooked and dry, resembling a supermarket style frozen effort with frozen chips to match. Both the gammon and the ribeye were the thickness of corrugated cardboard, overcooked and tough, the ribeye was meant to be cooked rare, but that would have been impossible at the thickness it was, furthermore it didn't actually resemble a ribeye, fortunately I didn't have to suffer the chips, they cost extra and steak was more than expensive enough. The gammon for the main part was inedible and left. So trying to salvage something, we ordered a dessert, these are £9 and I think they gave us children's portions, they were essentially 'slid' across the table at us by a person who simply couldn't wait to go home, they didn't even bring cutlery, despite us actually asking for it, I had to go and seek this out for myself. Dessert was nice enough, but a bit commercial, probably bought in. We paid (£165) and I did leave a tip, for the two lovely ladies a Linda and Amy. Unfortunately I won't be returning and the pub is now off my list of recommendations that I give each week to the 20+ guests of our large holiday let, who often attend Ye Olde Ferrie Inn. What a...

Ah, Ye Old Ferrie Inn. You know, there's something a bit magical about this place. Getting there is like a journey through the pages of a Tolkien novel. Narrow lanes twist and turn, hedged in by trees that seem to whisper secrets of days gone by. And then, just when you think you've driven off the edge of the map, there it is—perched right on the riverside like a scene from a Constable painting.

Ye Old Ferrie Inn, a relic from a time when pubs were more than just watering holes—they were the heartbeat of the community. The building itself feels like it’s been plucked straight from the pages of history, with its timber beams and stone walls whispering tales of merriment and mischief.

The location, oh the location. Nestled among ancient trees and right beside the river, it’s the perfect spot for a summertime pint. As you sit there, pint in hand, watching the water drift lazily by, you can't help but feel that the rest of the world is miles away. It’s serene, it’s picturesque, and it’s absolutely perfect.

Now, let's talk about the food. This is not some pretentious gastro pub where they serve your meal on a slab of slate with a drizzle of something unpronounceable. No, at Ye Old Ferrie Inn, you get proper, honest food. The ham, egg, and chips is exactly what you’d hope for—no frills, no fuss, just good, hearty fare that warms the soul. The ham is thick, the eggs are perfectly fried, and the chips are, well, they’re chips. Proper chips.

In conclusion, Ye Old Ferrie Inn is a delightful step back in time. It’s got charm, it’s got character, and it’s got ham, egg, and chips that hit the spot. If you’re looking for a lovely spot to enjoy a summer beer and a bit of ye old fare, look no further. Just be prepared for the drive—it’s an...