WELCOME

The Old Passage, for centuries the site of the ford across the River Severn, is now better known for our seafood restaurant with rooms. Set at the end of a pennisula on a great ox bow bend, we overlook the River and on it's far bank, the small town of Newnham-on-Severn with the hills of the ancient Forest of Dean and the iconic May Hill offering a dramatic backdrop.

We are predominantly a seafood restaurant and many years ago much of our fish would have come from the Severn. Salmon and elvers are now sadly in short supply and rarely feature on our menu but when ever available we source our produce locally, for instance our fresh water crayfish.

However, Mark Redwood, our chef takes pride in using sustainably sourced fish and shell fish. There is always lobster fresh from our own tanks coming predominantly from Pembrokeshire but on occasions from Cornwall. Freshly shucked oysters and our famous Fruits de Mers are particular specialities of the Old Passage.

Our starters and main courses vary with the availability of fresh fish and may change daily. If you have your heart set on something specific then please telephone us and we will do our best to supply. If you have dietary or allergy issues, then please let us know, preferably giving us a few days notice.
Please remember that dishes are subject to the daily availability of our fish and shell fish and may well vary subject to weather and other factors.