CSONS Hereford

20/08/2026

MYSTERY MENU 🌟

It's Mystery menu night on the 3rd September (always held on the first Thursday of the month), as always we will be serving up a feast designed around a specific theme. The theme could be a Country, a Region, a supplier or even just an idea from one of the team but using all the best local ingredients that we can get our hands on.

The mystery part of the evening is that you don't know what the theme will be until you arrive...it's a surprise!

It's just £50 each for food plus £35 each for the optional matched drinks flight (5 drinks matched to the theme and each course)

Dietary requirements will be catered for, just let us know when you book via the comments box when booking online or to the team if you book in the phone.

The mystery menu evening is always held at all three of our restaurants:

📍Hereford
Tables from 5pm
01432 687055

📍Ludlow
Tables at 6pm & 8.15pm
01584 879872

📍Shrewsbury
Tables from 5pm
01743 272709

Tables can be booked online or by calling the restaurant you want to book - we can't wait to show you what the team have created!

*pictures are a selection from previous mystery menus this year

13/08/2026

GREEK MYSTERY NIGHT 🇬🇷

Last week was our Mystery Night. This month Shrewsbury Head Chef Tom put together a Greek feast using traditional flavours but, as always, with a little CSONS twist!

The menu & the theme of the night is kept a secret until everyone arrives but, here's what the team served up:

Course 1:
The Ledge “Feta” and Tuston Spinach Spanakopita, Westlands Tomato Relish
Spanakopita is a much-loved Greek classic made with layers of crisp filo pastry, traditionally filled with spinach, feta & herbs. We used Tuston spinach with The Ledge “Feta” and finished it with a fresh Westlands tomato relish.

Course 2:
Grilled Cornish Octopus, Vinaigrette, Tomato & Olive Salsa, Tiro
Octopus is a staple of Greek cuisine, particularly in the coastal regions and islands. Traditionally grilled or simply dressed, it’s often served alongside tomatoes, olives & lemon. We served the octopus on a creamy tomato & olive salsa.

Course 3:
Beef and Pork Dolmades, Hodmedod Green Lentils, Tuston Chard, Tzatziki, Pomegranate & Lemon Glaze, Onion & Rosemary Crumb
Dolmades are one of Greece’s most recognisable dishes - traditionally vine leaves wrapped around a filling of rice, herbs & meat. We created our own version using beef & pork, served alongside Greek favourites including creamy tzatziki, pomegranate & lemon.

Course 4:
LFC Lamb Kleftiko, Shoestring Potato, Garlic Runner Beans, Tuston Aubergine, Grilled Béchamel
Kleftiko is a traditional Greek lamb dish. We brought that slow-cooked, aromatic style to the plate with LFC lamb, alongside aubergine, garlic & a grilled béchamel.

Course 5:
Portokalopita (Orange and Filo Cake), Billy’s Gooseberry Compote, Neal's Yard Crème Fraîche, Toasted Almonds
To finish, we had our take on Portokalopita, a traditional Greek orange and filo cake. We paired it with Billy’s gooseberry compote, Neal’s Yard crème fraîche and toasted almonds - the perfect way to finish a Greek feast!

Our next Mystery Night takes us into September on Thursday 3rd. All of the restaurants take part in the Mystery Nights, so grab yourself a table by booking through the website or by calling the team.

As always, we cater for allergens, just let us know when you book.

23/07/2026

SUMMER BREAKFAST SPECIALS ☀️

Our breakfast specials have had their CSONAL change for the summer to make the most of the best seasonal ingredients that we can get our hands on from our wonderful local friends and suppliers.

Each dish on the menu has been created by one of the team taking a little global inspiration and a signature CSONS twist.

The specials run alongside our standard breakfast menu at all the restaurants so you can always have your favourites as well as trying something new.

We would love to know what you think of the menu?

08/07/2026

SRI LANKEN MYSTERY MENU

Each month, one of our chefs creates a five-course menu inspired by a different country, celebrating their traditional flavours and making the most of the incredible produce we have on our doorstep.

This month's menu was created by Hereford Head Chef Alec, who took inspiration from some of Sri Lanka's most loved dishes.

Here's what he created:

1. Hodmedod's flamingo pea & fresh pea dal vada, beetroot & coconut sambal
A twist on one of Sri Lanka's favourite street foods. Crisp, savoury dal vada made with British-grown peas, served with a rich beetroot and coconut sambal, charred lime and pickled coriander for freshness.

2. Sour glazed Cornish po***ck, spiced gooseberry purée & seemi sambal
Inspired by traditional Sri Lankan sour fish curry, this dish paired sustainably caught Cornish po***ck with the tartness of British gooseberries and sweet, caramelised onions and warming spices.

3. Chicken or local courgette kottu croquette, curried leek mayo
Kottu is one of Sri Lanka's best-loved comfort foods, designed on a whole meal being served in one bowl. Alec reimagined it as a crisp croquette, packing all the flavours into one bite and served with a rich curried leek mayonnaise.

4. Smoked Herefordshire black beef curry, ala thel dala, kachumber salad, chapati & coriander chutney
No Sri Lankan-inspired menu would be complete without a curry. Herefordshire black beef was slow-cooked for 12 hours in coconut milk and a traditional Sri Lankan spice blend, served alongside devilled potatoes, fresh kachumber salad, coriander chutney and a chapati to mop up all the juices.

5. Coconut & cardamom wattalapam, toasted coconut, cashews & macerated strawberries
A light, fragrant finish inspired by the traditional Sri Lankan coconut custard, finished with toasted coconut, crunchy cashews and sweet Herefordshire strawberries.

Huge thank you to everyone who joined us for another great night, our next Mystery menu will be on Thursday 6th August at all three CSONS restaurants - book your tables via the link in bio now!

27/06/2026

CSONS HEREFORD - WESTONS VINTAGE CIDER ICE CREAM 🍦

When the weather calls for ice cream, we've got something a little different in Hereford...

Our bespoke Weston's Vintage Ice Cream was originally created by Rowlestone Farm for head chef Alec's Herefordshire Mystery menu. It proved so popular on the night that it quickly earned a permanent place on our Hereford menu.

Based in Hereford, Rowlestone Farm craft their ice cream using milk from their neighbours dairy herd. For this flavour, they paired it with Weston's Vintage Cider to create a truly Herefordshire ice cream.

After all, Herefordshire is renowned for its cider!

Available by the cone or tub while you're soaking up the sunshine! 🌞

23/06/2026

ONE OF THE BEST OUTDOOR SEATING SPOTS IN HEREFORDSHIRE - come and join us on the balcony overlooking the river. We've got plenty of umbrellas for shade too!

Thank you Hereford Times 😄

A heat health alert warning has been issued for Herefordshire with temperatures to exceed 30C, here are five of the best outdoor eating spots.

25/05/2026

BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY ☀️

It’s Bank Holiday Monday and it’s set to be a scorcher!

All 3 of our restaurants are open from 9am - 4pm, so come and join us for brunch, lunch, coffee or cocktails - we would love to see you!

And if you need cooling down, our Hereford and Ludlow restaurants are also serving Rowlestone or Laura’s Delicious Dairy takeaway ice creams 🍦

Enjoy your bank holiday and see you soon! ☀️