Abbey Mill in Monmouthshire

Interestingly, after reading about the rude staff, we experienced this today, not all the staff, but 2 individuals. Food not good, our friend left his meat, asked by the waitress ‘why’, he answered honestly ‘tough’ she grabbed his plate and aggressively remarked, ‘no one else has complained’. The rest of the meal wasn’t that clever either, very undercooked cold vegetables, watery gravy, minuscule mince pie with a thin, and I mean thin, layer of a brown coloured substance, didn’t taste of anything. Word must have got around, because another waitress clearing our table looked extremely miserable, and didn’t wish to communicate with us at all, never again, paying very good money for unpalatable food and bad vibes. They won’t last long carrying on like that.

Great food and service. The staff are very welcoming. There is an outdoor area that has plenty of seating as well being cozy indoors. This is also a dog friendly place.

Had a good look around. Craft shops interesting. Lots to see. Trip spoilt by rude staff in the restaurant. Decided to cut trip short and seek another spot for lunch.

This review relates to a staff member’s unwelcoming and arrogant persona when attending the site on Saturday 20 th October. My family has attended this lovely site for more than 20 years, during all four seasons. We often walk the Tiddenham Tunnel from the Tiddenham side and always pop into Tintern. It has some wonderful memories and we have always been impressed with the cleanliness and warmth of the staff. Now I know Halloween is not far off and maybe the misty morning added to the autumnal , spooky ambience but I was not expecting a visit by a welcoming member of the 31st October set. We had entered the car park 15 minutes early having passed a lovely lady who had unlocked it. She approached us and said it didn’t opened until 10.30am. I said is it ok for us to wait and she said it was fine. My 78 year old mother in law was happy to wait to use the toilet and then have a coffee and a bite to eat. Oh no that was not happening. Over came Mrs “ you can’t park here, I am in charge and that’s my power role here, unwelcoming person of the year award, I’m locking the gate and you must leave now and you can’t sit quietly until it opens” Of the North. I didn’t react but inside I thought well how wonderful I thought this lady was. I had no doubt that any production of the show “ Wicked” would welcome her in any audition. I decided to remain silent and simply drove away and will probably never return. It’s not difficult to assess the situation and understanding for goodness sake. There was no one else around and wasn’t as if there was a queue blocking the road! It’s a shame human behaviour sometimes lets itself down when really a little kindness and obvious obviousness would result in a different reaction. For example. Good morning.Yes you can park here that’s no problem. We are not open for another 15 minutes but we’re just going to put the kettle on. Won’t be long. I would have replied something like. Thank you very much that’s very kind of you. That sentiment would then get passed on in conversations between friends. It’s a wonderful and free type of advertising in a way.Unfortunately I can’t write in this forum how I actually felt having decided to drive some distance to enjoy the area with my wife and mother in law. Customer service at its best one might say. Great Britain! We travelled to a nearby garden centre and had a lovely welcome. Oh what a difference. There was plenty of Halloween paraphernalia there too, but somehow it was missing the wickedness.

A pleasant place to stop if you like tourist shopping and chance to relax and enjoy the view of the river. There was a place for refreshments but didn’t go near so no idea of cost or facilities. A huge range of products and lots of hand made items for all. The parking is very limited and was lucky enough to find a space. It was free but a sign clearly stated for use with the shops. This is because there is a bridge spanning the river Wye which can take you on a scenic walk following the railway track and walk the tunnel. A pretty view on the sprung moving bridge with the abbey in the background.

Had the full afternoon high tea at Abbey Mill cafe in Tintern. Excellent value and quality for £17.50 per person...... So much food we had to take away quite a lot in doggy boxes which were provided to us. We had savouries ... Sandwiches, wraps, scotch egg, sausage rolls and cheese flan, followed by large scones, clotted cream and jam and finished up with cakes..... Jam sponge cake, welsh cakes, macaroons and other cakes. We were sitting in the 'conservatory overlooking to garden area and pond and it was very pleasant

After having some lunch outside and deciding to pause before having cakes and more tea we decided to have a break. We saw other people wishing to have their seat outside to eat and moved away to make way for them and the busy staff. I have a poorly ankle and was finding standing difficult, and as my companion wished to explore the crafts businesses, on spotting a pile of unused plastic chairs outside in a corner I moved two a few yards for our temporary use by the river view. On returning inside to look at the cakes before ordering I was approached by a women who said "If you have finished with my chairs I would like you to put them back". I informed her that I had already done that, and as I dislike rudeness I thought it best to leave and continue our repast elsewhere. The Railway cafe a little further on proved to be perfect.

I love this place! Lovely people, setting and food. The hot chocolate fudge cake is worth the journey alone but if you feel guilty about eating it, there are plenty of great walks right on the doorstep.

The salad trimmings with meals are wonderful. We come here quite often for lunch. It gets busy in the summer as you would expect. It’s best to find a table if outside then go up and order your food. Unfortunately doing this isn’t very disabled friendly as there are steps, and it looks like you are queue jumping if you use the ramp on the right and travel the full length of the inside seating to the counter. Yes people do leave bags in the way! Table service outside would be better for disabled people or improved access. You have the same issue to use the toilets inside. They are located down a corridor to the left of the counter once you have gone up the steps, or straight on if you have come up the ramp. These are the only toilets on site and for customers only. The food however is very good and The Spirit of the Green Man Studio makes it a great place to stop for lunch.

A tourist attraction within Tintern consisting of various old buildings including an old mill with mill wheel although this didn't start, at the times it should have done, when we were there. Shops sell items made by local crafters and some 'bought in' items. A nice range of goods at varying price points. Outdoor seating near the mill had unwelcoming signs saying only for those buying ice-cream from the ice-cream hut. Other people including cafe users had to sit elsewhere. Sat at tables outside the cafe for drinks and snacks. Had to go into the cafe (up steps) to order but then food brought to table. As two people with mobility disabilities this wasn't the easiest to do so outdoor / level access service would have been better. Toilets were also inside and up steps although we were directed to a sloped exit but this wasn't obvious from the outside. Scones (2), jam and cream were lovely but more expensive than similar we had elsewhere

To be honest we really didn’t want much after a filling breakfast. So, we decided an a small snack lunch, and ordered a single set-plate of two Welshcakes (with jam), a piece of Barra Brith with a pot of tea for one. We also ordered a Capuchino coffee. We had one of the Welshcakes each, and cut the Bara Brith in two, to share. Both were very good, the tea was good, but the coffee had a washed out taste and was very poor. It felt like and looked like a tourist trap, and the demeaner of the waitress was sullen and unwelcoming, despite it being a pleasant place to sit.

Ignore the bad reviews. I've been to the restaurant on 4 separate occasions over the last year and it's unfailingly lovely! The staff have always been pleasant and the food is great - especially the warm chocolate fudge cake! I also cannot believe some of the quibbles re. prices - they're no different to anywhere else of this standard and I work to a tight budget. Credit where credit is due - I love it and look forward to my short breaks in the Wye Valley where my first port of call on arrival is Abbey Mill. Don't change a thing!

Lovely little craft village with an amazing restaurant. We had afternoon tea for the excellent value of £17.50 each and it was probably the best one I've ever had. Scotch eggs, sausage rolls, quiche, scones, cakes, macarons, sandwiches - it seemed never ending! It was all fresh and beautifully presented. The staff are lovely and helpful and it's a relaxed atmosphere. I would highly recommend.

Lots of cool little shops and a cafe called the woodsaw and wheel. The staff were very freindly and the walsh lamb cawl was delicious.

We went into Woodsaw and Wheel for tea and cake but ended up having a delicious meal instead. We had the Gilpins Chowder and the Fishcakes. Both dishes were scrumptious, served with hot crusty bread and butter. The salad with the fishcakes was also colourful and full of texture, with beetroot, mixed beans and pasta on top too. The apple strudel with custard finished the meal off perfectly. On top of that the restaurant is cozy and comfortable and the staff extremely friendly and welcoming. What a treat!

My daughter Shauni treated me to an early father's day afternoon tea which was excellent including all staff who were very helpful and welcoming 10/10

We went here for what we thought would be a after noon lunch ?we were accomadated inside sat down we were soon told you can't have food 45 to one hour wait? But we could have tea?so asked for two slices of cake? No can't have that 45 to hour wait ? For cake it's on front desk pick it up put on a plate? No got to wait your turn ? But I can have tea but not cake ameddiately!@ well a family of four came in and got served with food after coming in after us?? In 10 minutes !@ lady with glasses you failed on service and customer care won't be coming here again !! What would this place be like on a real busy day be two hours fir a cake ???

Sat outside undercover. Staff were excellent. Food fab. No idea on price as it was paid for by our kids. Doggy ice-cream too

We had lunch there today pie and veg it was delicious followed by treacle tart and custard very good value and staff very nice

I get that we were just out of lockdown the week we went back to this restaurant, but the attitude of the older waitress was a bit off putting , it was sunny when we arrived sat at an outside table , but suddenly it started raining heavy so we got up and walked towards the half empty restaurant , we were told we should have stayed seated ,,, in the rain ,,yea right , so was reluctantly shown a table inside , where once seated I saw her talking to another waitress and looking in our direction with a not so nice face on her. The food came eventually 2 Baguettes with pulled pork and 1 with slow roasted beef ,,, which tasted of nothing and texture was like stuff from a Tin , desert wasn't much better powdered custard the type you whisk with water over a awful soggy apple pie. £44 for lunch for 3 of us ... Such a pity as staff were so nice last time we went as was the food.

Best waffles with maple syrup. Childrens were very happy in this place. Waitress were smiling and giving treats for quest dogs. Nice local sider. Super place to relax 😃

We visited on May bank holiday (3 of us and my dog). I booked ahead via Facebook which was easy to do. When we arrived, it was busy so I’m glad I had pre-booked. We were taken to our table by a lovely member of staff and ordered drinks and food. Service was quick and efficient. Considering they were so busy I was really impressed. I will be back for another visit

Visited here over May bank holiday weekend (2 families, 6 children).I really want to encourage the hospitality industry after their tough year, but we did not enjoy our experience here.This is not a family friendly establishment, despite appearances.The owner/ member of staff wasn't able to tolerate the kids running around or throwing stones into the stream. He shouted at my 9 year old, called him an idiot and made him cry.He shouted at me too.We were told that they didn't need our custom. Just as well, as we won't be going there again.When I asked in the on site tourist information office/ gift shop if the abbey was currently open to the public because of covid, I was given the reply 'Dunno, yes, probably I should think so, maybe.' Invaluable.Our coffees were weak and tasteless. Seemed the cafe staff were skimping on coffee beans.

We dropped in for a cuppa then decided to have food. 1 afternoon tea & 2 Welsh afternoon tea. Service excellent and social distancing well thought out. Food came, cutlery & tea pot, cups & saucers a bit grubby. Hoping this was an oversight? Afternoon tea was ok.

I love this place - very covid aware, wonderful greeting (I can't say smiles as we are all behind masks!) great menu and our favoutie Dragon Pie. Service was at a fair pace considering all the outdoor tables were occupied and we didn't have long to wait for our meal either, but we were quite happy soaking up the atmosphere. We love the spiciness of the pie, the colourful salad and good sized jacket potato. The restaurant is set amongst an interesting environment, quirky little shops and ,of course, the beautiful Wye Valley. Definitely a feel good factor after such a tough winter with lock down etc. The rolls, soup, salads, teas and cakes all looked good on the tables surrounding us. I didn't see an unappetising plate and the staff check you are happy with your meal. Many thanks.

My wife and I visited Tintern this afternoon and really enjoyed our stay. Feeling hungry we visited the Abbey Mill restaurant. Obviously Covid restrictions are in place so we had to place an order and had to wait until our number was called. My granddaughter was tired so sat down at one of the tables not noticing the cross on the bench. She was told by a rather grumpy lady that she could not sit here, so came to stand by us in the queue. Our food and drinks were served and we started to eat them standing up. The baguettes were tasty, but the coffee was dreadful. Just then the same abrupt lady came out of a side door and told us we couldn't eat our food there we had to clear the premises "you're not in England now" she said. My wife said we know we are Welsh "You should know then" she said abruptly. I asked where we were supposed to eat our meal and was told in an unhelpful tone "you have to go to a public park, these are private premises". She then turned to the other customers in the queue and said "Did you all get that". Now I don't mind being wrong or even being told if I'm wrong. But there is a correct way to do it and that is not in a rude and unhelpful way. This lady has successfully put myself and my wife off from ever visiting these premises again, and if that is her way of conducting customer interaction can I suggest she finds a different job, like a convent for instance!!!

It was a gift for my husband, for his many acts of kindness. It was presented lovingly, lots of it. He really enjoyed his treat. It was delivered by a kind lady. Would recommend this to anyone.

Had a wonderful Christmas lunch at Abbey Mill yesterday to celebrate my wife’s birthday. Excellent food, wonderful staff and great service. Table decorated with large Birthday sign. They couldn’t have done more to make it special. Our thanks to Kirsty, Raquel and colleagues. 👍😊

We booked our pre-Christmas lunch from their extensive Christmas menu and the 3 of us could not fault it at all. It was FABULOUS, you must try it before 24th December.Shelley and the staff and service was second to none, very, very good. It was our trip from Somerset to come to Tintern to have our meal.We have had a lot of great meals at Abbey Mill in the past and enjoyed every minute of out experience at Abbey Mill.Well done, keep up the great service and great meals.See you in February 2021 for our cream tea. Have a great Christmas and break in January.Mark and Barbara Williams, and Bertie the Dog.

Treated my Parent's to an Abbey Mill afternoon tea yesterday. It was hand delivered to my door and was beautifully and thoughtfully put together. Everything was delicious and it was excellent value for money. A great treat for loved ones over Christmas and something to share with the family. Cannot recommend highly enough!

The weather was gloomy but the minute we entered Abbey Mill we became happy simply because all the staff were wearing a smile. It lifted you even though they all wore visors and the tables had to be well separated. It is a happy place to enjoy an Afternoon High Tea but do ensure that you are positively famished on arrival. Delicious fresh sandwiches and cake. Oh, and not forgetting the scotch egg and sausage roll aperitif. Biscuits and those fluffy scones with jam and cream. Yummy from bottom to top. And, under the health & safety rules (!!!) and as an added bonus they provide doggy bags too. We left feeling plumptious and cheerful and ready to book our next visit. This is a lovely place to enjoy a river side meal. I recommend it to you all.

Awesome little place, dog friendly, great service. Popped in here as we were driving past and stopped at the little craft shops and then popped in here for some food. Wasn’t expecting much but was super surprised. Dog friendly and a great menu and lots of customers. Had the pie (was huge) as wife had the chowder that was filled with fish.

Although weather dismal for our trip to Abbeymill for afternoon tea, we decided to continue rather than cancel! So glad we did, we were very welcomed and our afternoon tea was delightful and so tasty We didn’t feel rushed, had a lovely catch up and grazed at our leisure. The place is so lovely and will be definitely going back (hopefully when the sun is shining)! Thank you

Stopped off here whilst walking the Wye river walk to get out of the rain and we’re really glad we did. The staff were very welcoming and happy to help, we had a light lunch which was excellent. This restaurant is also dog friendly so for us was perfect. Next time we’re in the area we’ll definitely come again.

Stopped for coffee and cake, really lovely looking place but not very well organised. Had to look for the sanitizer after using the only pen available to write my track and trace details, people not using the one way system and people pushing past the queue for the toilet. The dark haired waitress was quite offish when she brought our coffee over and said that she had called our number four times. I replied that the lady that took my order wrote down exactly where we were sitting and the reply was a short “well we are very busy” I had also finished my coffee before the cake arrived. The cake was very dry. The young waitress wearing the visor was very sweet and a credit to you. It was a lovely place to sit however.

Just back from a two day break in Tintern , when we arrived we were too early to check into our hotel opposite so we walked across the abbey mill it was raining heavy so was lovely to get out of rain in a very welcoming place ,I ordered mushroom soup and hot crusty roll , it was the loveliest mushroom soup I've ever had , my son ordered the Bakewell tart and also he said it was the best , the staff were very friendly too. We went back the next day and sat out side in the sun had a bacon and cheese bagette to share. We really enjoyed our stay in tintern and this little place made it all the more better , thank you

Had lunch today, lovely setting, great food and the staff are so kind and friendly, they really make you feel welcome. Would definitely recommend.

A lovely place to visit on holiday where we checked out the interesting shops and had a delicious light lunch. Very good at the social distancing.

Beautiful location matched with a lovely lunch. Home cooked vegan curry pie and fish cakes both served with crisp fresh salad - delicious. Also well organised for current social distancing requirements. Highly recommended.

We visited here on the weekend while meeting up with family, beautiful place with different shops to explore and fresh and tasty food from there cafe, staff friendly, value for money. Clean atmosphere and felt very welcomed and safe. We will definitely be returning

Popped in for lunch. Welcomed and waited on attentively by friendly staff and border collie. Soup was good, tea hot, Welsh cakes nice. Pay in cash if you can as the only card reader is located in the shop next door, more of an inconvenience for the staff than for customers.

Very nice welcome. Good d and tasty food!! Nice atmosphere. Clean and tidy. Highly recommended!! We will come back.

Popped in,smells of wet dog. Coffee was bitter to taste and the scones were dry. Not worth a visit the place needs a makeover. Also no card machine unless they escort you to the gift shop next door.

Tintern is very busy with visitors even on a Winter's Sunday when we visited looking for a lunch so that we could visit Stella & Rosies bookshop,(Which is superb).We were made to feel very welcome , and had no trouble over finding a suitable table , even though it was reserved for later. The place is buzzing , and the roast beef we had was large and inviting to eat . The puddings that followed were also excellent , and the whole experience very good value for money . We had looked at other places to eat beforehand but they were both fully booked , so the Abbey Mill was certainly not second best ...

Our usual options in Tintern were closed so we dropped in to Abbey Mill for a quick lunch. The restaurant was empty and we were told to grab a seat anywhere so we chose a table by the window. A voice came from behind us barking that the window tables were all reserved - "I've got some parties of four that have booked". During our time here, no pre-booked parties of four appeared, and any couples who dared to try to sit at a window table were told "I've got a party of eight/four booked" . I understand the need to maximize profit, but telling fibs to customers is annoying. I'd have had more respect if the head waitress had simply said " we prefer to keep these tables for bigger groups" rather than lying. Anyway, back to our visit. Chastened by the head waitress, we squished ourselves onto a tiny table, and looked at the menu. I should have heeded my instinct that this was an overpriced tourist trap and left. Baguettes are £7.99, served with crisps and homemade coleslaw. What arrives is a cheap "part-bake" type baguette, with scant filling and a lot of lettuce for bulk. The coleslaw is mostly the core of the cabbage mixed with nasty mayonnaise. The crisps were nice. The overwhelming feeling is that customers are nothing but a capitive audience who exist to be ripped off. I hate to leave a negative review (and rarely do) but visitors to this lovely part of the world deserve to be treated better than this.

Bitter cold but beautiful day so needed refuelling. Popped in for no other reason than looked nice from outside. Very warm welcome from staff, menu was very good, with lots of welsh themed options as well as various different lifestyle/ dietary choices too. I had the Welsh tea cake, which was an unexpected surprise, it covered an entire dinner plate. Lovely soft toasted with butter. Superb. Very toasty and tasty. We even met the collie dog who can open doors with her paws. Because she was so cute, the wonderful staff gave me two doggy treats for her to enjoy. Great place to eat.

We recently visited the area which is so picturesque, we stopped off for lunch and coffee at the abbey mill, the food was delicious and fresh and the location is brilliant. Staff very friendly and dogs are welcome. Will definitely return. The kids loved it. Especially with her own hot chocolate with marshmallows x

This was the worst tea cake I've ever had. Soggy and tasted funny we did complain and got charged for one. Hence the 2 stars. Coffee was fine. Freshly brewed tea was standard bag in a pot.

We’ve been visiting the cafe for many years. Dogs are welcome and this has seating outside. Cafe is a nice stop after a lovely walk. I would recommend the baguette and soup and the waffles. The cafe is a little dated and toilets could do with some work but it adds to the charm.

Sure this is a great place to come if you have small kids as there are all sorts of wacky things about. But the food was average and the way the payments are made on card is a bit of a faff. Otherwise, pleasant outside space and nice staff.

lovely place, however the lady who locks the gate is very rude and spoilt our visit! well done lady!

So our first impression after walking in was the cafe was just screaming out for attention, and cleaning and tidying up. There didn't seem to be much order with the waitresses and the kitchen, So we walked out! went to another 2 cafes and the returned to the the mill simply because they could offer us much more than just a cheese sandwich. We ordered the baguettes and i have to say we were pleasantly surprised!!! they were freshly baked with loads of filling +salad +coleslaw. It was most satisfying after walking for 3 hours around Tintern. The Mill itself have a 10 minute showdown we could watch form where we were sitting. I would recommend this place for a cafe type of lunch - don't expect too much but it was certainly service with a smile. ;)

Sat outside in the sun and enjoyed our food. Found prices where reasonable. Interesting shops to brouse in . Would visit again when in area

Meat pie was good (huge portions) but I wish the flavor had come through a bit more. My favorite part was, oddly, the salad which had some sort of delicious dressing and lots of interesting toppings.

This is a tourist trap. Our bill added up to 13 pounds and they charged us 17 with no explanation. We had to walk to a different building, litrlerally, to pay with a credit card. When we challenged the bill, the clerk just shrugged and said we’d have to take it up with the restaurant in the other building. All the shops are touristy—not authentic Welsh and way over-priced.

This is a fascinating little area featuring a number of craft shops and an excellent cafe. Well worth a visit!

We ducked into this café for a lunch on a rainy afternoon after hiking to the Devil’s Pulpit. It was cozy and warm. I had the poached salmon served with delicious small potatoes and a sauce as well as a country salad (rocket, beans, cucumber, lettuce, and beets). All delicious. My friend had the three Welsh sausages (not very spicy) served with gravy and mashed potatoes which looked and was reported as being very good. We finished our meals with coffee and homemade muffins – also excellent.

Stopped here for a £7.30 for a cup of coffee and slice of chocolate cake whilst out cycling. Only came here because the excellent Filling station café was unexpectedly closed. Big mistake! The coffee came out of a machine, was tasteless and not very hot. The chocolate cake was average but had been warmed up (without request), which wasn't good on a hot day. It isn't difficult to produce a decent cup of coffee, but this place doesn't have a clue. My brother's cappuccino was essentially just warm milk. Never again!

Nice lunch with excellent value large portions and an interesting little bunch of shops to nose around, very pleasant spot. Limited parking is the only downside.

Welsh cakes are highly recommended in the Abbey Mill tearooms. Lovely service (I went there 2 days running).

What a gem! We visited for a quick cuppa and a Welsh themed bite. Enjoyed a Welsh tea cake (the size of a dinner plate!) and some Welsh cake which turned out to be the size of a small loaf!

Wet walkers made very happy by the super afternoon tea served with a smile . Service was excellent and so were the scones !

Although food was served promptly and was well presented the lack of a card machine was somewhat strange.

Had a meal here when visiting Tintern Abbey. We had the two course lunch time special..prawn starter each followed by chicken and ham pie for him and steak and kidney pie for me. Absolutely delicious and enjoyed every mouth full. We will certainly be back. Excellent value and lovely place.

Don’t enjoy leaving poor reviews but did feel that the food was more school dinner than tasty snack. I had a bacon and black pudding baguette but I think it had all been microwaved, the couple opposite had a roast. The roast looked grey, like a boil in the bag ready meal and my bacon baguette had little taste or colour. Pity, as they are sat on a gold mine, perhaps that’s the problem - they don’t need to worry about regular customers. Had 2 baguettes (I was with my wife) and 2 drinks (a pint & 1/2 of lager), it cost £22, I don’t mind paying this, but not for something I could get in a back street cafe for less than £15 that is far better quality.

We have now visited here several times over the last 3 years. The staff are friendly and the food/drinks consistently lovely. We will keep returning and recommend this place to others. The Welsh tea in particular is great after a walk!

We managed to grab a coffee and a cake in the sunshine and reflect on a beautiful day in Tintern. The small array of shops supporting small businesses of lical handicraft in the midst of a historical water mill that had once been an integral part of the local iron industry!!!

Abbey Mill restaurant is comfortable and welcoming, with the flexibility of stopping for a cuppa or a full meal - whatever you want. Plenty of choice on the menu. The food was hot and tasty and the service was pleasant. On a sunny day I can think of nothing nicer than sitting outside soaking up the scenery.

Stopped for lunch as looked nice and was able to park. Staff were lovely. Long wait for food but felt very relaxed and was nice not to be rushed. Lovely range of cider and the house red is nice. Ordered the Dragon Pie which stated it was beef red wine and chilli and very hot. Couldn't taste the red wine or the chilli and was worried i had been given the wrong pie but i was hungry and it was alright so i didn't mention it. The portions are HUGE and very good value for money. My mum had the beef and ale pie which is a winner. Had to pay by card in the shop next door but at least they took cards. Will return but will be trying something else on the menu instead as the Dragon Pie was very disappointing which was a shame but still enjoyed lunch as the views were lovely.

If the weather allows you to, you should sit outside, to enjoy the fresh air and the view. This restaurant is in a very peaceful place, perfect to have some rest. The staff are very kind and smiling. The food is great and the price is good! After you eat, you can go for a walk and visit the green valley area. Very suggested!

We were presented to Our Table as soon as we arrived along with A pot of Tea & Coffee,then Our Afternoon Tea which was Much more than We had anticipated

What a super Sunday lunch my family & I had on Mother's Day at Abbey Mill. The venue was delightful and very interesting. The staff were were cheerful, attentive and helpful. The food was outstanding!! A choice of 4 meats - could pick from them. Excellent tasting gammon, pork & beef. Wonderful selection of fresh vegetables and sauces. Everything tasted delicious! There even a complimentary gist for all Mothers which was a lovely touch. Highly, highly recommended!

Stopped here after wandering around tintern abbey, nice coffee, tea and cakes, lovely views, inexpensive for quality

Very poor customer service. Waited over half an hour for main meal, then left waiting a further 20 Minutes for pudding to arrive. Will not be coming back.

Stopped for a bit of welsh tea and a browse of the gift shop. Very good. Had our first piece of bara brith and welsh cakes.

There a some great choices of places to eat before or after a walk / cycle around Tintern area and this place is one of them. It is a bit chaotic in the summer with all the visitors tripping over one another, so its far more pleasant to sit and enjoy your food over winter weekends there and early spring - its the same for all places in Tintern. The home made food is delightful, and although I no longer eat most meats, their sausages in a yorkshire pudding are gorgeous. The vegetarian food is ok - and if the only thing I would avoid is the Tuna baguette which is really just a baguette with mayonnaise - a lot - and if you're ucky a small amount of Tuna. The place is old but charming and dog friendly and there is a gift shop attached to the side.

On a day out searching for a camp site we tried to get a lunch. Every place we tried near Chepstow closed at 2pm. Eventually on way home found this little gem. I had a warm baguette while the others had cream teas. All excelent staff very friendly and helpful and reasonably priced. What more could you ask for

There was no notice asking to wait and be seated, or just sit. Staff sort of OK but one waitress was really miserable . On the menu it said that good food was worth waiting for, 45 min wait for a soup which was insipid, the chicken and meat pie was average but the veg served with it was frozen and just heated through and it tasted horrible in fact upset my stomach. Will not be going back there soon. Had to go to another shop on site to pay, no paying facilities in restaurant if that’s what you call it, with no explanation as to why?

Amazing place, great Home made food, decent service and friendly dogs in this wonderful environment. What more could you want?

We love this place , full of lovely interesting shops and a nice cafe. We had a walk in Tintern then stoped here for some lunch. It's always great food and the staff are friendly too. Responsibly priced also for a main meal under £10 or tea and Chelsea bun for £3.95. We will be back.

Have avoided for some time as in our experience historically this cafe/restaurant served drinks then the associated food some time later. Nonetheless we like to try to make use of local businesses wherever possible so tried lunch here, but things haven’t changed sadly. Waited nearly 10 minutes for a waitress. Ordered simplest thing possible, 2 cheese and tomato baguettes and tea for two. Tea arrived then no sign of baguettes. By the time (20+ minutes later) the tea had gone cold and people at three other tables who had arrived and ordered after us had already been served (one having finished and already left!), we enquired when the order would arrive and were advised “soon”. We were also told orders were being processed in order..... really?

Stopped here today for a drink and a cake. Really friendly table service, lovely little tea room in a nice setting next to the river. Will definately visit again as the menu had a lot of choice all at affordable prices. Free parking onsite and also a few nice gift shops to browse.

We sadly didn't get to sample a full lunch here as we didn't have much time, but the hot Chelsea bun and tea deal hit the spot. The menu looked interesting and lots of people were eating there. Being part of the complex with an art gallery and craft shop made it an interesting stop.

The staff here are really lovely and so friendly. The food is amazing and very good. Freshly cooked and delicious. Try the home made pasties, as they are great. We have ate afternoon tea and lunches here and on Saturday we heald a private party for our eldest son's engagement and I cannot praise Abbey Mill enough. They made it a really special evening and I would urge anyone to go along there as they won't disappoint.

Poor quality food, badly presented for maximum convenience for the chef, over-priced for the tourists. Note that they attempt to charge for using a credit card under £10 which has been illegal in the UK since January 2018.

Very interesting menu I had the pulled pork baguette,followed by a home made scone with a pot of tea.the staff very riendly and helpful.

Just stopped here for an afternoon coffee and tea with my in-laws. The cappuccino I had was basically a cup of hot milk! No strength to it at all really couldn't drink it! The tea was a good strength but the teapot was in desperate need of a good clean. Smeary looking stainless steel and a year of tea stain on the inside of the spout. Just doesn't give a good impression. Won't be calling here again. Place really needs an update and makeover but guess they have a prime position so don't need to rely on regular customers.

We had baguettes which had generous fillings and a side of homemade Coleslaw and crisps, it was very filling and fresh.

Had to come here on a Sunday morning as the Anchor was so busy. I had a bacon baguette and latte and although it looked good, it was all tasteless. The furnishing inside are VERY old fashioned, grubby and dull and is in need of a serious update!

I have visited Abbey Mill several times and have always had excellent food and customer service. I had a lovely cream tea and sat outside with my boyfriend after walking down from the Devils pulpit. It's a great place to visit during the Folk on the Lawn festival in July.

Popped by for lunch one Sunday with my husband and we weren't disappointed! My husband had a cheese ploughmans and I had one of the baked baguettes. Both were very reasonable portions and full of flavour. The apple and cider chutney was delicious!

A lovely place to stop for a tasty lunch. Recent reviews I have just read do not reflect our experience.We enjoyed the surroundings and our lunch.

Called here this lunchtime in search of something to eat. On entering we were acknowledged and found a table ourselves. Sat for 5 mins and no one came to take order or acknowledge. So we left onlt to notice un cleared tables outside. Only when a person turned up with a car reversing did any one appear. Shant be going back. And place littered with dogs mess.

A lot to do and see if only to look out across the river. Places to eat, drink and buy souvenirs and of course - ice cream. On the very busy main road and with locked access outside hours. Look out for the waterwheel which sometimes turns but just for show.

Having visited Tintern numerous times we had always fancied a trip to Abbey Mill. There being no choices of light meals that didn't involve bread I chose the prawn salad. It came with half a plate of the driest prawns I've ever tasted and some dubious salad items including rice, beetroot and some incredibly poorly chopped lettuce and cucumber, none of which tasted pleasant together. This cost just shy of £10 - a total rip off, especially as I had to leave most of it as it was impossible to swallow the prawns. Had the staff come and asked whether everything was okay with our meal ,as usually happens, I would have said but they did,'t so I just left it.Never again!

We stopped here for a bite to eat at 1.30pm, just as a coach arrived. Whilst waiting to ask a question before ordering, the coach party came in behind me. I was completely overlooked as the member of staff welcomed the party. I politely suggested that I was before them, having been waiting. She replied that they had booked for afternoon tea, and she would be with me after she had settled them.

We initially came to visit the old railway station,but found a catering van on the car park,so drove on. The tea cakes and tea were served by friendly staff and the quality was first class.we will definitely return as we were extremely disappointed with the new catering facilities at the old railway. Steve Webb

Stopped for lunch on way from North Wales to Cornwall. Delicious food, great service. Art gallery and craft shop also on the site. The mill is not far from the Abbey. Well worth a visit if you are in the area.

We ate lunch here today and what a great find.

We stopped here for Sunday lunch, wanting to give trade to smaller local businesses.