The Sidings

4.7

113 Reviews

£25 and under

Café

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Café, Breakfast, Afternoon Tea
Hours of operation
Wed–Sat 10:00 am–4:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
07543 309427
Website
https://www.carriageshereford.co.uk/thesidings
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
Whitestone Business Park, Whitestone, Hereford, Herefordshire HR1 3SE
Neighborhood
Hereford
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Cafe, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout

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.

The Sidings full breakfast – smoked bacon, Neil Powell sausage, black pudding, roasted tomato, mushroom, Peter Cooks toasted sourdough and choice of eggs£12.95
Vegan cinnamon French toast - apple compote, crumble, maple syrup and vegan cream (VG)£10.50
Shakshuka on toast – slow cooked spiced tomatoes, roasted red peppers on Peter Cooks sourdough topped with poached eggs and feta (V)£10.50
Pulled Herefordshire beef on toasted crumpets, pickled onions and a fried egg£12.00
Eggs royale – Severn and Wye smoked salmon, toasted English muffins, hollandaise sauce£11.50
Roasted squash with chilli, lime, coriander on Peter Cooks sourdough with tahini and toasted pumpkin seeds (VG)£10.50
Toasted croissant topped with lemon curd, blackberries, vanilla whipped mascarpone (V)£9.75
Rosemary focaccia, filled with goats curd, tomato and red onion marmalade served with dressed leaves and vegetable crisps£10.50
Ploughman’s – McNeil’s smoked ham, Worcester Gold cheese, chutney, dressed leaves, fresh apple 10.75 (V) - Vegetarian | (VG) - Vegan Some dishes may be altered to cater for vegans, please ask your server. Fruit or£10.75
Selection of traditional cakes£4.50
Pastries / Tarts£4.95
Warm cheese or fruit scone served with butter and jam£2.50
Add clotted cream£1.50

What 113 people are saying

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

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Sidings offers an extraordinary dining experience inside a beautifully restored railway carriage. Guests praise the "excellent food" and "wonderful staff," noting the "unique setting" and "quirky atmosphere." The adjacent farm shop adds to the experience with local produce. Visitors appreciate the "plush but quirky" ambiance and "good service."

113 Reviews

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jacquelyn
Herefordshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely friendly welcome, atmosphere relaxed and comfortable. Table clean and prepared for us. Food choices was good. My mum only usually eats toast at lunchtimes and they accommodated that with no hesitation. Delicious soup. Overall no complaints and would highly recommend.
The SidingsResponded today
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re so glad to hear you had a relaxing and enjoyable visit, and it’s great that we could accommodate your mum’s lunch preferences. We really appreciate your kind words and the recommendation. Looking forward to welcoming you both back soon! Best regards, The Team at The Sidings
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Janette
Herefordshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent lunch at very good prices. Thecakes are enormous but delicioud. Highly recommended.
The SidingsResponded today
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so pleased you enjoyed your lunch—and yes, our cakes are definitely on the generous side! We really appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again soon. Best regards, The Team at The Sidings
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Gillian
Oxford
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, food presentation and cooking. Lovely atmosphere. This is my 4th visit and I feel it would be interesting to have a little change of the menu at times as it is getting a little boring to have exactly the same choice every time I come.
The SidingsResponded today
Thank you for your kind words and for being a returning guest—we truly appreciate it! We're so glad you enjoy the service, food, and atmosphere. We hear you on the menu variety, and you’ll be pleased to know we’re updating the menu in March! We can’t wait for you to try some new dishes on your next visit. Best regards, The Team at The Sidings
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Yvette
Herefordshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had heard of The Sidings from a friend, who highly recommended we try it. We had a delicious breakfast in a wonderful setting. Something different. The service, food & surroundings were wonderful. We will definitely be back.
The SidingsResponded 3 days ago
Thank you for your lovely review! We're so pleased you gave us a try and that you enjoyed your breakfast, the setting, and the service. It’s wonderful to hear that we lived up to the recommendation! We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, The Team at The Sidings
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KAREN
Herefordshire
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Interesting spot. Look forward to coming in the warmer weather and being able to sit outside too.
The SidingsResponded 3 days ago
Thank you for your review! We're glad you enjoyed your visit and would love to welcome you back when the warmer weather arrives. Our outdoor seating is a lovely spot to relax—hopefully, we’ll see you again soon! Best regards, The Team at The Sidings
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Robin
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Amazing ambience from the railway carriage to the service. The brunch menu was simple but stunning, extremely tasty and good value.
The SidingsResponded 7 days ago
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the unique railway carriage setting and had a great brunch with us. It’s lovely to hear you found the food both delicious and good value. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, The Team at The Sidings
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Paul
Herefordshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Quaint, off the beaten track, very clean and tidy.
The SidingsResponded 7 days ago
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so pleased you enjoyed the charm of The Sidings. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Best regards, The Team at The Sidings
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Joanne
Herefordshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely lunch had at the sidings to celebrate my Mothers birthday. Mollie our waitress was so attentive and polite, thank you for making our visit extra special.
The SidingsResponded 7 days ago
Thank you for choosing The Sidings to celebrate your mother’s birthday! We’re delighted to hear you had a lovely lunch and that Mollie helped make your visit extra special. We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to her. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Best regards, The Team at The Sidings
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Kevin
London
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was great and the prices represented good value for money. Seats were v comfortable (mk 3 first class coach with 2/1 facing seating across) with tables in between Coffee was a bit tasteless (too weak?) but Merlot was really nice!
The SidingsResponded 7 days ago
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the Merlot. We’re sorry the coffee wasn’t quite to your taste—we’ll certainly take that on board. We always appreciate honest feedback, as it helps us continue to improve. We hope to see you again soon! Best regards, The Team at The Sidings
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Emma
Herefordshire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A very enjoyable experience. Comfortable well-appointed railway carriage, friendly staff and delicious, beautifully presented food. We'll be back and also to visit the Farm shop in the neighbouring carriage which we ran out of time for!
The SidingsResponded on February 3, 2025
Thank you for your lovely review! We're so glad you had an enjoyable experience and appreciated the unique setting of our railway carriages. It’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed the food and found our team welcoming. We’d love to welcome you back soon—hopefully with time to explore the farm shop too! 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 113 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
https://www.carriageshereford.co.uk/thesidings
Phone number
07543 309427

The Sidings

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Experiences

Afternoon Tea

Menu

Brunch

The Sidings full breakfast – smoked bacon, Neil Powell sausage, black pudding, roasted tomato, mushroom, Peter Cooks toasted sourdough and choice of eggs£12.95

Vegan cinnamon French toast - apple compote, crumble, maple syrup and vegan cream (VG)£10.50

Shakshuka on toast – slow cooked spiced tomatoes, roasted red peppers on Peter Cooks sourdough topped with poached eggs and feta (V)£10.50

Pulled Herefordshire beef on toasted crumpets, pickled onions and a fried egg£12.00

Eggs royale – Severn and Wye smoked salmon, toasted English muffins, hollandaise sauce£11.50

Roasted squash with chilli, lime, coriander on Peter Cooks sourdough with tahini and toasted pumpkin seeds (VG)£10.50

Toasted croissant topped with lemon curd, blackberries, vanilla whipped mascarpone (V)£9.75

Rosemary focaccia, filled with goats curd, tomato and red onion marmalade served with dressed leaves and vegetable crisps£10.50

Ploughman’s – McNeil’s smoked ham, Worcester Gold cheese, chutney, dressed leaves, fresh apple 10.75 (V) - Vegetarian | (VG) - Vegan Some dishes may be altered to cater for vegans, please ask your server. Fruit or£10.75

Selection of traditional cakes£4.50

Pastries / Tarts£4.95

Warm cheese or fruit scone served with butter and jam£2.50

Add clotted cream£1.50

What 113 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does The Sidings offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Sidings restaurant rated?

Is The Sidings currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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