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The Bateman Arms, Leominster, Herefordshire

The Bateman Arms

4.5
4.5
147 Reviews
£25 and under
Pub

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Dog-friendly
  • Good for groups
The Bateman Arms was built c.1750 by Sir James Bateman (Lord Mayor Of London) as a building where his Estate workers would collect on pay day. Over the years it became a staging post for weary Drovers to refresh themselves as they walked livestock from West Wales to markets in Birmingham and London.

Today, Mike Pope and his team provide a warm welcome to both locals and the many business and leisure visitors who travel to the Marches throughout the year. Serving a rustic menu packed with pub classics and other items such as freshly baked pizzas, we have something for everyone to enjoy. With the rural splendour of Herefordshire, Shropshire, and Mid Wales on the doorstep, there's plenty to discover!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub, Contemporary British
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Thu 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01568 601191
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Mike Pope

What 147 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Bateman Arms offers "excellent food with a wide choice" and attentive, friendly staff in a cozy village pub setting. Guests praise its "dog-friendly" atmosphere and "great value" meals. Special nights and a diverse menu add to its charm, making it a "highly recommended" spot for both locals and visitors.

147 Reviews
  1. Nicola

    Herefordshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food and excellent portion sizes, the restaurant was well laid out so you did not feel like your sitting on top of people! Staff were very friendly, courteous and abliging

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  2. Niki

    Herefordshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I cannot praise The Bateman Arms enough We ate Christmas lunch here today and it was perfect! Lovely venue, delicious food and the best staff ever! We will definitely be back!

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  3. Alexis

    Herefordshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We stopped by for lunch on a Saturday with the family and the food was delicious. A good variety of food to choose from, and it all arrived hot and quickly. The restaurant was rather quiet, so the ambiance was lacking slightly, but it didn't deter from the dining experience. We would definitely recommend it to others

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  4. Harry

    Hampshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Plenty of choice on the menu to satisfy most tastes. Good selection of beers, ciders and wines competittively priced. Food was frehly cooked and portions substantial. Different daily offers meant already keen prices were made even better. Staff were all very friendly and the service and attention to detail excellent. If it wasn't 150 miles from home I would be a regular customer😁

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  5. R

    Manchester2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Have been several times before so know food is good even if portions too large to eat. On this occasion the service was very poor. Also bill very high for what had. Think there was probably an error on it but having asked for it three times, time was getting on so asked for it at bar, paid and left.

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  6. Jackie

    Herefordshire2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 11, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Another lovely meal at The Batemans. A cold night but the pub was warm and welcoming. Menu has a good choice and a specials board too. Sausage and mash and Chicken and Ham pie were delicious.

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  7. Paul

    Staffordshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    great food and service from all the staff who are a real asset

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  8. Paul

    London11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on September 6, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Really nice meal. Gammon and a mixed grill. Good size portions, food hot and served in a reasonable time too. My only gripe is that they do not take cash, which if it were Covid still I would get but not anymore. Lucky we had a credit card with us!

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  9. Gary

    Herefordshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on August 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    4 of us decided to try the Bateman Arms as we had heard the food was very good!! All 4 of us agree that the food is Very good and we will definitely be going back again 👍

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  10. Sarah

    Herefordshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on August 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely pub, lovely atmosphere. Friendly service and food amazing! Would definitely return and recommend to others. Great communication from intial booking. Good value. Thank you

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FAQs

The Bateman Arms offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01568 601191.

The Bateman Arms is rated 4.5 stars by 147 OpenTable diners.

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

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

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Google Map for The Bateman Arms

The Bateman Arms, Shobdon, Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 9LX

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Leominster
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Thu 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub, Contemporary British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Mike Pope
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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