Historic pub reopens promising top food and ale
A PUB in Herefordshire's stunning Wye Valley has reopened to customers.
The Hostelrie at Goodrich has been in the village for many years and was originally built in the 18th century.
Now with owner Aaron Ross and pub manager Corrin Franks at the helm, the Hostelrie has a new vision to be a rural pub with high-quality food and great tasting ales.
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Corrin says being based very close to Goodrich Castle and right in the heart of the Wye Valley is a huge draw for not just the nearby village but also visitors such as walkers.
"We have a dedicated new team ready to welcome the locals back, Corrin said. It is a great pub, we have fantastic recipes and Goodrich has made it extra special by helping us."
The Hostelrie's chef is Corrin's daughter Amy, who has high hopes to give customers honest food in a friendly setting. Sourcing produce from Herefordshire and regional producers, everything will be cooked with care.
Also managing the nearby Cross Keys Inn just off the A40, Corrin adds that reopening Hostelrie "has been well received by the community."
The new team at the pub did a survey to find out what people's preferences and recommendations were for what makes a great community pub.
Out of 77 respondents, the top use of a pub was to use it for drinks and socialising. A popular feature was good quality, well-priced food, enjoying locally-brewed ales and also appreciating event such as quiz nights.
New positions are posted on the pub's website including front of house, a junior chef, bar staff and waiting staff.
"We have a new challenge and we have hopes to push forward and make Hostelrie succeed, Corrin said. The pub is in a beautiful part of the world."
A dog-friendly pub, a large beer garden on offer plus eight en-suite rooms, the Hostelrie has for far had good reviews on Tripadvisor.
Good Friday was the official relaunch date and one visitor describes attending the opening evening as "a wonderful night. What a difference! Treated to great food, the game pie was first class. Wye Valley beers on tap, fantastic hosts and lovely atmosphere. Can't recommend highly enough."
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