Abergavenny Restaurant Guide

Black Bear, The

It is the dream of many to find a Dickensian-type inn tucked well away from the hub of modern lunacy, but possessed of an eccentricity all its own, with sound food. In broad terms any pub that offers Timothy Taylor's Landlord, or London Pride even, is well on the way.

• Address: Bettws Newydd, Abergavenny, NP15 1JN (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: N/A

Clytha Arms, The

This much-awarded pub/restaurant manages successfully to be all things to all people. So you won't find the locals grumbling about the foodies, some of whom are quite likely to be found sampling the excellent beers that are kept before they sit down to discover what Andrew and Sarah Canning have on offer for them.

• Address: Clytha, nr Abergavenny, NP7 9BW (Map)
• Cuisine(s): British UK, Modern, Welsh
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £21.00, Dinner: £35.00

Court Restaurant, The

Located on the gateway to Wales in the valleys of the Usk and the Wye this handsome house offers a menu which ranges the culinary spectrum and could include white onion and Guinness soup, followed by seared halibut with a herb crust and a light mussel jus tinged with Noilly Prat.

• Address: Llansantffraed Court, Llanvihangel Gobion, nr Abergavenny, NP7 9BA (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern, Welsh
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £24.00, Dinner: £40.00

Foxhunter, The

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The tiny, picturesque village of Nantyderry near Usk has been given a rare treat with the arrival of top chef, Matt Tebbutt. Returning to his homeland after eight years in London, Matt has transformed an old stationmaster's house and former pub into one of Wales' most exciting new restaurants.

• Address: Nantyderry, Abergavenny, NP7 9DN (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern European
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £26.00, Dinner: £48.00

Hardwick, The

Any suggestions that The Hardwick is a gastropub, no matter how authoritatively put, should be disregarded. Here they predate the gastropub era, back to those days of innocence when it was possible to walk into an old traditional pub and find there good, soundly prepared food of an unpretentious and satisfying nature.

• Address: Old Raglan Road, Abergavenny, NP7 9AA (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern British, Gastropub
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £22.00, Dinner: £44.00

Kings Arms

• Address: 29 Neville Street, Abergavenny, NP7 5AA (Map)
• Cuisine(s): European, Modern, Welsh
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £12.00, Dinner: £18.00

Restaurant at The Allt yr Ynys Hotel

Allt Yr Ynys is a well preserved 16th century manor house, located in the foothills of the Black Mountains. Its history is well recorded and has close connections with the Cecil family. Much of the oak panelling and other period features have survived making the house a wonderful place in which to stay.

• Address: Walterstone, nr Hereford, HR2 0DU (Map)
• Cuisine(s): British UK
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £28.00, Dinner: £39.00

Restaurant at The Angel Hotel

One of the main venues for Abergavenny Food Festival each September, The Angel Hotel uses good, local produce including Welsh meat, organic vegetables and free-range eggs. Wine is taken seriously, too, the list of 100 wines offers eight by the glass, and it gained Awards of Excellence in 2005 and 2006 from the world's top wine magazine, Wine Spectator; just 25 UK awards and only one in Wales! The stylish Restaurant at The Angel Hotel is a popular dining venue and the Foxhunter Bar (complete with log fire in winter) offers a more relaxed style.

• Address: 15 Cross Street, Abergavenny, NP7 5EN (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £24.00, Dinner: £44.00

Riverside Restaurant

Located between Abergavenny and Crickhowell, Pantrhiwgoch comes in for more than its fair share of the local scenery. Couple this with keen support from local suppliers and customers and you have a recipe for success.

• Address: Llanwenarth Hotel, Brecon Road, Abergavenny, NP8 1EP (Map)
• Cuisine(s): British UK
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £21.00, Dinner: £27.00

Walnut Tree Inn

Fairly recent changes at this distinguished restaurant appear to be all for the best, and former owner Franco Taruschio's achievements are still in safe hands. Having suffered a rather rocky time for some years, it is a relief that finally the combination of Shaun Hill, the multi-award winning chef, author and former owner of The Merchant House in Ludlow, once rated as the fourteenth best restaurant in the world, and William Griffiths have restored credibility to it.

• Address: Llandewi Skirrid, nr Abergavenny, NP7 8AW (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Italian, Mediterranean
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £34.00