The Horse & Groom

Head down Eign Street towards the cathedral and you'll find yourself in one of Hereford's most dependable boozer situations. The Horse & Groom is the kind of place where regulars have their spots and the bar staff know what you're having before you ask. It's not trying to be anything it isn't—just a solid pub that does the essentials well: decent cask ales (you'll find local breweries represented), reliable pub food that doesn't pretend to be fine dining, and enough character in the old bones of the place to remind you why pubs matter. This is where Hereford comes to drink without faffing about.