Restaurants · Lydney
A normal-looking pub from the outside, but the cooking here is a cut well above what that suggests — and with a kids' menu, high chairs and free parking, it's an easy family lunch rather than a special-occasion trek. Buggy access is fine, and the staff have a real reputation for kindness: dietary requirements get properly worked around rather than shrugged at. The complimentary cheese and chive rolls with good butter buy you about ten quiet minutes before mains land. Duck breast with potato rosti comes up again and again, as do the pies, belly pork and the cheesecake. Portions run slightly small for the price, though most families call it very good value. One snag: ask for a table in the pub area — the back room is dark and empty-feeling, and it can be a touch draughty.
A little something creative for your next meal out. Filled with colouring, simple drawing prompts for cute animals, origami and conversation starters designed to bring more play, laughter and connection to the table. 3 free printable packs for toddlers, preschoolers and primary-aged children.
Pub in Lydney with outdoor seating — 4.5★ (754 Google reviews).
A mid-range café in Berkeley, an easy spot to stop for a coffee or a bite with the family.
A well-loved inn near Lydney, rated 4.7 by over 1,000 guests, offering mid-priced meals and rooms if you're staying the night.