The Sidings

Name: The Sidings
Address: Whitestone Business Park, Whitestone, Hereford, Herefordshire, United Kingdom, HR1 3SE
Telephone: 07543 309427
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

104 Reviews

£25 and under

Café

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 3, 2025

9:00 p.m.

Booked 9 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
Neighbourhood
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 104 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

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Herefordshire
Most Booked

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."

104 Reviews

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Emma
Herefordshire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
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 today
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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Tracy
Herefordshire
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Stunning venue and a really unique experience. Lovely food, waitresses were really welcoming and helpful. Just what you need. We'll definitely be back again.
The SidingsResponded 3 days ago
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted that you enjoyed the unique experience, lovely food, and warm service from our team. It means a lot to us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back again soon! Best regards, The Team at The Sidings
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Sarah
Gloucestershire
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time visiting, not disappointed, very good all round, we will be back thank you 🙏🏻
The SidingsResponded 3 days ago
Thank you for your lovely review! We're so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your first visit and that everything was to your liking. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Best regards, The Team at The Sidings
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OpenTable Diner
Oxford
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Really enjoyed the whole experience. Unique setting.
The SidingsResponded 7 days ago
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you loved our unique setting – it’s something we’re really proud of. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another visit! Best regards, The Team at The Sidings
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Fiona
Herefordshire
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 23, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Limited menu, with no dessert options if going for lunch rather than breakfast. Good portion sizes. I would say it’s the “.quirkiness of the train” that is its attraction. Service was very good.
The SidingsResponded 7 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback – it’s much appreciated! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the portion sizes, the service, and the unique charm of dining in our train setting – it’s definitely one of our favourite things too! Just to let you know, we do offer a variety of cakes available at lunch for those with a sweet tooth. We’d love for you to give them a try next time! Looking forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, The Team at The Sidings
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Barry
Surrey
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
What a delightful experience. The restaurant is actually a first class railway carriage serving a brunch type menu. The staff are friendly and were happy with the overall experience. It also has a small farm shop on site (again a railway carriage) and stocked some nice produce
The SidingsResponded 6 days ago
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We’re thrilled you enjoyed your visit and appreciated the unique charm of dining in our first-class railway carriage. It’s great to hear you had a positive experience with our team and enjoyed exploring the farm shop as well. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon for another memorable visit. Best regards, The Team at The Sidings
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Rachel
Shropshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely environment, great meal. Service excellent
The SidingsResponded on January 23, 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We’re so pleased you enjoyed the environment, your meal, and the excellent service. We hope to see you again soon! Best regards, The Team at The Sidings
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Fred
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Fruit scone was sooo nice but sadly the butter was very hard and difficult to spread.
The SidingsResponded on January 23, 2025
Thank you for your feedback! We’re so glad you enjoyed the fruit scone – they’re a favourite of ours too. We’re sorry to hear the butter was a little hard, though, and we’ll make sure to look into this to improve for next time. We hope to welcome you back again soon – and next time, with softer butter! Best regards, The Team at The Sidings
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Roshan
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a wonderful first experience here. An absolutely stunning dining environment, beautifully furnished, wonderful staff and with incredible food. The Farm Shop is a treat too. A real gem.
The SidingsResponded on January 23, 2025
Thank you for such a lovely review! We’re thrilled that your first visit with us was so memorable. It’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed the dining environment, our team, and the incredible food – and that you had a chance to explore the farm shop too! We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Best regards, The Team at The Sidings
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Ceris
Herefordshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very original setting. Lovely staff. Excellent food.
The SidingsResponded on January 23, 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We’re so glad you enjoyed the unique setting, our lovely team, and the excellent food. We hope to welcome you back again soon! 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 104 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 3, 2025

9:00 p.m.

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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

Additional information

Neighbourhood
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 104 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

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

Additional information