Review on The Porch House

Located in picturesque Stow on the Wold, The Porch Inn formerly known as The Royalist Hotel, re-opened in September 2013 after a complete refurbishment programme by the Brakspear group of pubs. Claiming the title 'England's oldest inn', this venerable hostelry can trace its lineage back to 947AD and was originally used as a refuge for lepers. The Grade II-listed building still shows its ancestry with 1,000-year-old beams, a medieval frieze and 'witch's marks' etched into the ancient fireplace

The kitchen sources locally for ingredients wherever possible and is open for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner. There are thirteen stylish bedrooms available should you wish to extend your stay and visit some of the many attractions in the area.

The Porch House is also featured in: Michelin Guide, AA Guide

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Cuisine

Modern European

Restaurant Opening Times

Breakfast: 8.00 - 10.00am
Lunch: 12.00 - 3.00pm (All day Sat & Sun)
Dinner: 6.30 - 9.30pm (8.30pm Sun)

Accepted credit cards

Visa, Master Card, American Express

Online Booking Availability for The Porch House

Facilities at The Porch House

  • Private dining room
  • Private parties
  • Vegetarian menu
  • 30 covers

Accomodation

Accomodation is available, (13 rooms)

Parking

Private parking is possible at a location nearby

Address

The Porch House
Digbeth Street
Stow on the Wold
Gloucestershire
GL54 1BN

Customer Ratings on The Porch House

5  / 5

Based on 1 review

Guest reviews are written by our customers.

Food
10   
Service
10   
Ambience
10   
Location
10   
Value for money
10   

Customer reviews

  • avatar
    Jos/Andy
    March 2013

    12 people found this review helpful
    Interesting

    My partner an I spent the night here..it's a cosy historic place. Great food..set out on the plate nicely...made our taste buds bloom! The chef actually explained what went into what I'd ordered when I wasn't sure about an item on menu.
    The staff are approachable an friendly.

    I recommend this place for a good meal... and stay over if you can the history is amazing.
    Will definitely return.

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The Porch House Sample Menu

SAMPLE DINNER MENU

MORSELS
HOMEMADE PORK CRACKLING £3.50
Sage salt, apple chutney
MARINATED MIXED OLIVES (V) £4.00 DAILY BREAD £4.95
Whipped truffle, garlic & rosemary lardo

SMALL PLATES
SOUP OF THE DAY, artisan breads (V) £6.00
SMOKED HAM HOCK & CHICKEN TERRINE, tarragon, capers, damson & gin compote, warm brioche £8.00
SEVERN & WYE SMOKED SALMON, lemon, pickled red onion, cornichons, rye toasts £9.50
PAN-ROASTED SCALLOPS, black pudding crumb, cauliflower purée, pickled raisins, curry oil (GF) £11.95
CRISPY CAULIFLOWER FLORETS, white bean & pistachio houmous, nasturtium oil, baby herbs (VG) £6.50
PAN-FRIED PIGEON BREAST, pearl barley, French beans, curly endive, blackberry vinaigrette (GF) £8.00

MAINS
At The Porch House we are serious about our meat. All our beef, pork & lamb is provided by Taste Tradition & from native cattle
with our beef being dry-aged for a minimum of 30 days.

10HR BRAISED MOUNT GRACE YORKSHIRE
LAMB (GF) £18.00
Rosemary, slow-roasted shallot, Colcannon creamed
potatoes, redcurrant & port Jus
SAUTÉED SEA BASS (GF) £16.50
Grilled courgette, samphire, sauté spinach, salsa verde
WILD MUSHROOM & TARRAGON
DUMPLINGS (VG) £13.00
Truffle, soya cream
BUTTERNUT SQUASH TORTELLINI (V) £14.50
Ash goat's cheese, sage olive oil, toasted pine nuts
10oz 30-DAY DRY AGED SIRLOIN £25.00
Truffled mushroom, watercress, slow roasted
garlic, triple cooked chips
ROASTED PHEASANT BREAST £17.00
Thyme & honey glazed root vegetables, grilled broccoli,
red wine jus
GRILLED MARKET FISH OF THE DAY MVP
Served simply with grilled market vegetables.
Ask your server for today's special
PAN-ROASTED HALIBUT SUPREME (GF) £32.00
Chive & lobster bisque risotto, concasse tomatoes,
apple cider butter
DRY AGED PREMIUM FILLET STEAK ROSSINI £34.00
Roasted shallot purée, croute, French beans, foie gras, truffle jus
HARVEST SALAD (V, GF) £11.00
Poached pears, walnuts, Cropwell Bishop stilton,
pumpkin seeds, radicchio, beetroot, rocket, pomegranate,
balsamic & maple dressing
Add grilled chicken £5.00 | Add grilled dry aged steak £5.00
20oz CÔTE DE BOEUF TO SHARE £55.00
Truffled mushroom, watercress, slow roasted garlic,
triple cooked chips

SIDES
CREAMED SPINACH, gruyere (V) £5.00
COLCANNON CREAMED POTATOES (V) £4.50
HONEY GLAZED ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLES (V) £4.00
STEAMED & CHARRED BROCCOLI, chilli & stilton butter (V) £4.50
TRIPLE COOKED CHIPS £4.00
TRUFFLE & PARMESAN CHIPS £4.50

DESSERTS
TREACLE TART £6.00
Raspberry compote, milk ice cream
BITTER CHOCOLATE & BLOOD ORANGE MOUSSE £6.00
Orange gel, caramelised white chocolate shard
PEAR & PISTACHIO FRANGIPANE SLICE £6.00
Apple & brandy purée, marmalade ice cream
LEMON BAVAROIS £6.00
Praline, blackberries, crushed meringue, basil
THE PORCH HOUSE CHEESEBOARD £9.00
Bix, Golden Cross, Wookey Hole & Cropwell Bishop,
damson & sloe gin chutney, grapes, biscuits

Restaurant menus often vary from day to day, so the above should be treated as examples of what to expect in terms of cuisine and price.

The Porch House Christmas Menu

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