Closed for the day. Open tomorrow from 8am.
Breakfast and lunch near Symonds Yat and Whitchurch, in Goodrich
Godric's Café at The Hostelrie. Way in: round the back of The Hostelrie, through the pub garden.
Visiting Symonds Yat or Whitchurch? Godric's Café is inside The Hostelrie pub in Goodrich, about 5 minutes by car from Whitchurch, 7 from Symonds Yat West and 10 from Symonds Yat East. We open at 8am Tuesday to Sunday for coffee and a cooked breakfast, and serve lunch from 11:30 to 4:30, Tuesday to Saturday. Walk in, no booking needed.
What's on the menu
These are examples and rough prices. The menu changes with the season and with what is in.
- Breakfast, from 8am. A full English (about £13, with a veggie or vegan version), eggs Benedict or Royale on toasted brioche, Turkish eggs, or a brioche bun to go from £6. Served until 11am, Tuesday to Saturday; 10:30am on Sunday.
- Lunch, 11:30am to 4:30pm, Tuesday to Saturday. Ciabatta sandwiches with salad and slaw from £9, 'nduja Scotch egg, soup, or Hostelrie classics like haddock and chips, a chipotle bacon cheeseburger, a garden burger or Penang curry (mains £12 to £22).
- Coffee and cakes, whenever we are open. Black Mountain Roast espresso, with coffee from £3.50. Cakes and pastries from £3 to £4.50. Coffee and food to take away, and we will fill your flask.
- Children and diets. Children's menu for ages 10 and under. Vegan and gluten-free versions on request where marked on the menu. Tell us about any allergy or intolerance when you order.
- Sunday. Breakfast until 10:30, then coffee and pastries until midday. The café does not serve lunch on Sunday; The Hostelrie serves its roast in the same building from 12. Booking essential: book with The Hostelrie at hostelrie.com or on 01600 890241.
Getting here
- Whitchurch. About 5 minutes by car.
- Symonds Yat West. About 7 minutes by car.
- Symonds Yat East. About 10 minutes by car.
- From Whitchurch or Symonds Yat West. The A40 towards Ross-on-Wye, then follow signs for Goodrich.
- From Symonds Yat East. Via Huntsham Bridge.
- Satnav. HR9 6HX.
When you get here
- Parking. Free parking at The Hostelrie.
- EV charging. A tap-and-go charger from Voqa, £0.60/kWh, 11kW, rising to 22kW in December 2026.
- Dogs. Most welcome everywhere except the kitchen: inside and in the garden.
- Access. There is no step-free access. If you have questions before you come, ring 01600 890241.
- Groups. For six or more, please book ahead in winter on 01600 890241.
The way in
There is no separate café building. Look for The Hostelrie, the stone building with the spire in the middle of Goodrich, and come round the back, through the pub garden. That is the café entrance.
When we're open
| Day | Godric's Café | Also |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Closed | |
| Tuesday to Saturday | Breakfast 8am to 11am · Lunch 11:30am to 4:30pm | Coffee, cakes and pastries whenever we are open |
| Sunday | Breakfast 8am to 10:30am · Coffee and pastries until midday | Sunday roast in The Hostelrie, 12 to 3:30pm (last orders). Booking essential: book with The Hostelrie |
Open all year except Christmas Day.
Questions
Is there a café near Symonds Yat?
Yes. Godric's Café is inside The Hostelrie pub in Goodrich, just off the A40 between Ross-on-Wye and Monmouth. It is open Tuesday to Sunday from 8am, all year except Christmas Day. Closed Monday.
Where can I get breakfast near Symonds Yat?
At Godric's Café in Goodrich, from 8am Tuesday to Sunday. Breakfast is served until 11am, or 10:30am on Sunday. Dishes like a full English (about £13, with a veggie or vegan version), eggs Benedict or Turkish eggs; brioche buns from £6.
Where can I get lunch near Whitchurch?
At Godric's Café in Goodrich, from 11:30am to 4:30pm, Tuesday to Saturday. Ciabatta sandwiches with salad and slaw from £9, soup, or Hostelrie classics like haddock and chips, a burger or Penang curry (mains £12 to £22). Walk in, no booking needed.
How far is Godric's Café from Symonds Yat and Whitchurch?
By car: Whitchurch, about 5 minutes; Symonds Yat West, about 7 minutes; Symonds Yat East, about 10 minutes.
Is there parking and EV charging at Godric's Café?
Yes. Free parking at The Hostelrie. EV charging in the car park: a tap-and-go charger from Voqa, £0.60/kWh, 11kW, rising to 22kW in December 2026. Postcode HR9 6HX.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes. Dogs are most welcome everywhere except the kitchen: inside and in the garden.