Welcome to The Inn at Freshford - a beloved pub for locals and visitors alike for centuries.

Discover a place where seasonal British cooking meets well kept ales, good wines and great British hospitality - all the while in beautiful surroundings.

Having known and loved The Inn all of his life, William Cartwright-Hignett, from the neighbouring Iford Manor Kitchen & Estate, purchased The Inn in December 2025 with his wife Marianne. Passionate about community, hospitality, heritage and sustainability, their ethos is to ensure that everyone visiting The Inn can escape the stresses of the everyday. Allow yourself to be in the moment; savouring exquisite food and drink in a warm and welcoming setting.

With Executive Chef Matthew Briddon, from the award-winning Iford Manor Kitchen, heading the kitchen team you can be assured of innovative modern British dishes to delight the senses. Using quality ingredients sourced from local producers, and much grown, grass-fed and reared on our adjacent c.1,000 acre Iford Manor Estate, sustainability is at the heart of The Inn at Freshford’s seasonal food offering.

The drinks list is headed up by Iford Cider, co-founded in 2016 by William with Joe Abbott, made just up the road - and never from concentrate. Lagers and ales are mostly brewed in Somerset or in a neighbouring county, and don’t miss our very own Two Valleys Lager, crafted by William in collaboration with True Story Brewing, unique to us on tap at Freshford and The Cross Guns at Avoncliff. All alongside a carefully curated list of wines, spirits, cocktails and soft drinks.

The garden is undergoing renovation and replanting by the team at Iford Manor Gardens, led by talented Head Gardener Steve Lannin, and will open properly next Spring for visitors to enjoy refreshing drinks on the terrace overlooking the stunning Freshford valley.

Whether you are dining with friends, enjoying a quiet drink on the terrace or planning a family gathering we look forward to welcoming you.