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The Sidings, Hereford, Herefordshire

The Sidings

4.7
4.7
142 Reviews
£25 and under
Café
Whitestone Business Park, Whitestone, Hereford, Herefordshire HR1 3SE

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
  • Innovative
Welcome to The Sidings, a unique destination brought to you by Carriages Restaurant. Nestled amidst serene landscapes, The Sidings combines a farm shop and café to offer an immersive experience for train enthusiasts and culinary connoisseurs alike.
Our exquisite First Class carriage café, adorned with elegant art-deco elements, provides a one-of-a-kind dining experience from 10am – 4pm, Wednesday to Saturday, and 10am - 3pm on Sundays. Our carriage Farm Shop, open from 10am – 5pm, Wednesday to Saturday, and 10am - 4pm on Sundays, features fresh, seasonal, locally produced products, ensuring quality and sustainability.

You can book a table for inside the café, however walk ins are welcome.
We are only dog friendly outside on a lead, unless they are a service dog.
Smoking is not permitted on site.

For more information please visit: https://www.carriageshereford.co.uk/thesidings

Additional information

Experiences

  • Afternoon Tea

    £25.00 per person

    Jan 28, 2025 - Nov 30, 2025
    First Class Afternoon Tea at The Sidings, served in the charming setting of our First Class train carriage. Enjoy a perfect cup of James Gourmet coffee or explore the variety of Teapigs teas we have to offer. For an extra touch of sparkle, upgrade to a glass of prosecco for just £4 per person. Our Afternoon Tea is served from 2pm to 4pm, offering the perfect mid-afternoon escape. We strive to accommodate all dietary requirements, so please make a note when booking or reach out to us directly. Afternoon Tea at The Sidings is £25 per person. Advanced booking is essential.

What 142 people are saying

The Sidings reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Sidings offers a "unique dining experience" in restored railway carriages, praised for "excellent food, friendly staff, and cozy ambiance." Guests enjoy "delicious brunches" and "wonderful service," with a charming farm shop nearby. Some mention limited soft drink options, but overall, it's "highly recommended" for its "quirky and delightful atmosphere."

142 Reviews
  1. Sandra

    Herefordshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first experience of The Sidings. It was a really wonderful occasion - excellent, luxurious and well thought through design of the carriage and extremely smart and polite staff giving excellent service. The breakfast was the icing on the cake, beautifully presented and served. There was a lovely atmosphere, unhurried and efficient and, overall, an occasion to be remembered. Needless to say, we will be visiting again when we have family visitors into the county. I have only one minor criticism. People negotiating their way into the “window” seat find it difficult to get inbetween the arm rest in the centre of the seating and the table. Perhaps arm arm rests that could be raised (as on aircraft) might be of help! It was, overall, a lovely experience and I look forward to visiting again.
    The SidingsResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you so much for your lovely review – we’re delighted to hear that your first visit to The Sidings was such a memorable experience. It means a great deal to us that you enjoyed the design of the carriage, the service from our team, and of course, your breakfast! We really appreciate your thoughtful feedback about the seating – it’s a helpful suggestion, and we’ll definitely take a closer look at how we can make that space more accessible and comfortable for guests. We’re so pleased to hear you'll be returning with family – we’ll look forward to welcoming you all back soon for another special visit. Best regards, The Team at The Sidings

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  2. Sally

    Herefordshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely menu of breakfasts or cakes to choose from.
    The SidingsResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks so much for your kind words! We're really glad you enjoyed the menu—whether it's a hearty breakfast or something sweet, there's always something tempting on offer. Hope to welcome you back soon! Best regards, The Team at The Sidings

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  3. Louise

    Birmingham3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The inside of the carriage was lovely with interesting maps outlining the route of a local railway. The seats were lovely and comfortable which made you think you were in first class! The food was delicious and the menu catered for all tastes. Lovely, helpful staff just finished off the whole visit nicely. I will definitely go back.
    The SidingsResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so pleased to hear you enjoyed your visit and that everything from the setting to the food and service hit the mark. We really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, The Team at The Sidings

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  4. Denise

    Herefordshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service girls were exceptionally pleasant and food was delicious we will certainly return..
    The SidingsResponded on April 14, 2025
    Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food and that our team helped make your visit a great one. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to the girls — they'll be chuffed! We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Best regards, The Team at The Sidings

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  5. Rachel

    Herefordshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience, the food was lovely, staff were attentive and friendly. Highly recommend. Soft drinks menu was pretty limited, no options for a diabetic who wants a cold soft drink
    The SidingsResponded on April 14, 2025
    Thank you so much for your kind words — we're so pleased to hear you had a great experience with us and that the team made you feel welcome! We really appreciate your feedback about the soft drinks menu too. It's really helpful to know, and we’ll definitely be looking into it! Hope to welcome you back again soon! Best regards, The Team at The Sidings

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  6. Eloise

    Herefordshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great selection of brunch items and drinks, everything was bought out fairly quickly, fresh and hot. Food was delicious and nicely presented, all very good value for the quality too! I loved the train carriage which added to the atmosphere.
    The SidingsResponded on April 2, 2025
    Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're so pleased you enjoyed our brunch selection and that everything arrived fresh and hot. It's great to hear you found it good value too! The train carriage setting is something we love about The Sidings, so we're delighted you did too. Hope to see you again soon! Best regards, The Team at The Sidings

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  7. Linda

    Herefordshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance. Great service. Lovely food. Would recommend.
    The SidingsResponded on March 31, 2025
    Thank you! We’re so glad you enjoyed your visit and really appreciate your recommendation. Hope to see you again soon! Best regards, The Team at The Sidings

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  8. Amanda

    London17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyable afternoon tea. It’s a shame that having the tea in the lovely carriage seats for two is a bit cramped. Service was nice and staff friendly. The tea on offer was tasty the little cheese tart was lush. Could have done with a few more! Scones were very tasty warm and plenty of cream and jam. Overall a nice tea experience
    The SidingsResponded on March 28, 2025
    Thank you for your review! We're so glad you enjoyed your afternoon tea—especially the cheese tart! The carriage seating is part of the original train design, so while it's a little cosy, we hope it adds to the charm of the experience. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back again soon! Best regards, The Team at The Sidings

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  9. Andrew

    Herefordshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambience sat outside in the sunshine lovely food and attention to detail too ,even parking the car in good spot .
    The SidingsResponded on March 28, 2025
    Thank you! Sounds like you had the perfect spot for a sunny, relaxed visit – we’re so glad you enjoyed it. Hope to see you again soon! Best regards, The Team at The Sidings

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  10. Alison

    Herefordshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The overall look of the place is stunning, the train carriages have been refurbished to an outstanding level, all the detail put into the whole place is amazing. Food and service excellent I'm already thinking of what to have on my next visit. Only one thing that I want to point out and that was the 4 seater table was a little squashed to seat larger people but we managed once seated. It is truly a hidden gem highly recommend a visit especially now the weather is picking up with the stunning seating area outside. 😊
    The SidingsResponded on March 24, 2025
    Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so pleased you appreciated the detail that’s gone into restoring the carriages and that you enjoyed both the food and service. It’s great to hear you’re already planning your next visit! We appreciate your feedback on the seating and will take it into consideration. Hopefully, we’ll see you again soon—especially with the sunshine making our outdoor seating even more inviting! Best regards, The Team at The Sidings

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FAQs

The Sidings offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 07543 309427.

The Sidings is rated 4.7 stars by 142 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Sidings

Whitestone Business Park, Whitestone, Hereford, Herefordshire HR1 3SE

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Hereford
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sat 10:00 am–4:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Café, Breakfast, Afternoon Tea
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Cafe, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout
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