Green Flute in Monmouthshire

Visited after a lovely post-Christmas walk along the canal. I ordered a bowl of soup and my husband only wanted a coffee. This cafe is in a beautiful setting and the menu looked good. However, I waited ages for the soup to arrive and in fact thought they had forgotten about me so I went to ask. I was told there were two other orders in front of me. My husband had long finished his coffee when it did eventually arrive. Great potential here but the service needs to be sorted. Hopefully this was just a blip on the day we visited.

The Green Flute is hospitality at its best. The staff are friendly, the welcome warm and they will always go the extra mile to help out. I am a canoe instructor and I regularly turn up on wet days and sometimes with a loads of damp kids and they are so accommodating. We are fed, warmed up and can head back out with smiles. Thank you so much for your wonderful service.

Lunch time visit with friends and are furry friends Friendly staff always make you feel welcome Great Cornish pasties and tea cake and coffee Nice walk home along canal

Having visited last Summer and had a really lovely sandwich we called in today and ordered some. It came as in sliced bread with a teensy bit of greenery, one slice of cue, grated carrot and half a mini tomato. The taste was ok but after last year’s it was a real let down. I’m wondering if the cafe is under different ownership. Won’t be returning in a hurry ... great shame.

We had moored overnight at Goytre Wharf on our canal boat holiday, so were a little early, waiting outside when the cafe opened. We ordered 3 breakfasts at 10am. We were the first ones there so didn't think it would be a long wait. Tea was brought to us as 10:15, toast at 10:25, breakfasts not until 10:40, so tea and toast were cold. Other than the very long wait, the breakfasts were delicious, so I would still recommend a visit if you want to sit outside on a sunny day watching the boats, and don't mind a long wait.

Just got back from a very disappointing lunch! We only ordered a panini & a tuna sandwich..yet had to wait over 45 minutes! We could see other people who’d ordered after us getting served before us & were just about to give up & demand a refund when our sub standard lunch arrived. Given it had taken 45 minutes we were expecting something a little more pleasing to the eye than an anaemic tuna mayonnaise sandwich with an accompanying strand of lettuce, half a cherry tomato & a single cucumber slice. The panini was ok but with an equally disappointing garnish accompanying it. We weren’t offered any cutlery or napkins anyway so probably just as well there wasn’t too much. When challenged about the extreme delay in producing such meagre fayre & why people were getting before us, we were told it was because they only had 2 panini makers. Had it been very busy & had we seen a tsunami of paninis exiting the kitchen it may have been a reasonable explanation but it wasn’t and they weren’t. All very poor, wont be returning, won’t recommend!

This is a very good cafe on the side of The Newport to Brecon canal. The cafe serves excellent coffee and light lunches at very reasonable prices, one can have coffee and the enjoy a stroll along the canal towpath.

we wait outside because doesn't open until 10am. Tried the big double doors at 10.08am but with the door locked and chairs stacked upside down on the tables, we assume that we must be wrong. Staff members chatting away inside but still chairs on tables and still locked. Eventually a staff member opens the doors, no good morning or apologies for being late opening just a curt " the other door was open ". This door was a single door slightly ajar as if it was letting air in , no more than that. OK I was mistaken but would've expected a cheery " good morning, sorry we didn't see you by the other door". She made me feel like I was at school again " silly boy, wrong door, not the big obvious one". Food was not good, would've liked to say that it made up for the condescending welcome but it didn't. What was worse was that there was an awful smell of stagnant water around the table which made me feel nauseous. When I spoke to a friend about our trip, they said that they too had be patronised by a staff member and the description fitted exactly.

It was my daughter’s birthday and after a delicious lunch at the Secret Garden we decided to visit the Green Flute At first we thought it was closed as the last time we visited the whole place was decked with flowers - growing and in dainty vases on each table. We pushed open the door and asked if they were closed. We’re shutting at 4 was barked at us. We quickly had an extremely bad coffee and tea and a young girl came to the door and snapped ‘we’re closing’ I have to use the loo I excused You’ll have to go around the back we’re locked now Sadly if I had seen the toilets first I would never have stayed Filthy stinking - how sad when it was so gorgeous before !!

We wanted to have a canal walk and were attracted to the Green Flute Cafe web site at Goytre Wharf. We weren’t disappointed, lots of seating inside and out with views of the canal, very picturesque and a lovely welcome. We chose here as we were reassured that they could meet my dietary needs. Nothing is too much trouble. They do a range of light lunches and home made cakes. Their gluten free bread on the toasty is to die for! The best I have ever tasted. They are open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am - 3pm and they have a room available for hire for small functions.

The staff are lovely. Most of the food is home baked. Complete meal, light snack cup of tea and a bun, whatever you want, they rustle up in minutes.

The staff were friendly and very switched on about serious food allergies. The cakes were wonderful; the hot food looked good and was unusually keenly priced.

Nice cafe, welcoming staff and good wholesome food. Most importantly will accept wet dogs. Adjacent to Usk Rural Life Museum which is well worth a (free) visit.

Found this cafe by accident. It's attached to the Rural Life museum. Efficient friendly service. The menu was comprehensive but every thing was well cooked and homemade. A range of vegan diary free cakes and dog friendly too. Highly recommend.

A small café attached to the Rural Life Museum. Jacket potatoes, sandwiches, paninis, salad, quiche, pasties, cakes. Everything made while you wait in a small space so not fast food but fresh and tasty.

The Green Flute is a perfect place to have a coffee and cake break in the mid-afternoon. We both close the delicious coffee cake, but all of the freshly made cakes looked wonderful.

We had a lovely breakfast for a very good price. We have made it a habit to call in for the breakfast on our way to West Wales and when we visit Brecon. It sets us up for the day. We called in on the way back for tea and cake.

Food & service are average, just what I expected from previous visits.

Wonderful place for a quick lunch! Friendly welcome & fabulous food! Home made pasties, cakes, quiche etc all amazing! Such reasonable prices too - we'll certainly be back again for sure!

Popped in for a quick lunch while on our way to west Wales. Just happened to find this cafe as we were parking up with the idea of walking round Usk.

Called in for a coffee and choose a bacon roll. Superb service reasonably priced and cooked to just how I asked so excellent all round will be back again

A very welcoming and friendly place with lovely staff and very reasonably priced food.

Food, exhibits, and staff are great --- friendly and knowledgeable. Such a lovely spot --- don't miss it!

Had a quick coffee in here before we embarked on a walk around the town. Very pleasant place and the young lady who was serving was very polite

Very nice ladies serving excellent coffee .Very good bacon rolls and good variety of menu . We call every time we are in Usk . Museum very well organised and worth a visit .Service is always quick and very well presented .Green Flute has a very good selection of home made cakes .

Sandwiches, salads, paninis, light breakfasts, cakes - and gluten free for those who need it. All beautifully prepared in a lovely atmosphere, by nice people. And - Christine, the proprietor, is an Eagles fan - how cool is that !!

Adjunto al museo y centro de información, este pequeño café ofrece una gran variedad de aperitivos y bebidas a precios muy asequibles. El personal es cálido y acogedor, dispuesto a hacer lo posible por ayudar a que te sientas bienvenido. Bien situado en el centro...

Dog friendly, very warm welcome. Lots to see in the adjoining rural life museum. Donation entry to museum, allow at least an hour to get around and see everything - very interesting!! Food was fantastic, see pics. Absolutely delicious, can't fault it. Call ahead too book if you can as it's always busy.

Best bacon sandwich anywhere. Wonderful staff, great service and prices... all around excellent stop for a light bite, coffee or tea. The homemade desserts are out of this world!

We were allowed to take our dog inside the cafe, with a friendly welcome. A big pot of Earl Grey tea for £1.50, couldn't be better... and delicious ice-cream, too. Adjoining the interesting Rural Life Museum.

Food and coffee is excellent here ,great service and reasonable prices ,and bacon butties to die for

Cafe on edge of free car park at entrance to rural museum which in its self is well worth a visit. Had a bacon roll which was vey nice with plenty of bacon. The prices were very reasonable.

The staff are lovely it is well located in the centre of the village. The menu us seasonal and fresh , lovely salads and quiche. Reasonably priced just what usk needed.

Found this by accident and glad we did. Great bacon butty freshly cooked, lovely cuppa served by very friendly proprietor who gave us some ideas for other places to visit in the area. Right beside a free car park and the museum will definitely be on our list of best bacon butty stops in Wales

This place is a great addition to Usk and the Rural Life Museum. My son and I were greeted by the very friendly staff on entering. I chose the feta cheese and spinach quiche with a lovely mixed salad and some ciabatta bread (which had been very thoughtfully warmed). My son had the beef, cheese and BBQ sauce panini. Both very happy with our meals and service. Would definitely recommend.

This bright, clean café is tucked away behind the shops in Usk but at the edge of the main car park and part of the museum. Service was friendly and efficient; a good variety of snacks and cakes was on offer and full breakfast. Good espresso too. I wouldn't hesitate to go there again, and it's a must if you're visiting the museum. If you've found this review useful, please click 'Helpful' below.

We called in here initially just for coffee and a bacon butty while waiting for friends and didn't expect much as it is 'just a café tagged onto the Rural Museum'. We ended up coming back to eat here with our friends as they were welcome with their small dog (even offering towels for muddy dogs!) The two ladies were great, and the food was lovely and fresh. For lunch we had quiche and salad, an all day breakfast, and a ploughmans. A very pleasant surprise and a little gem.

We stopped for a cup of tea & slice of cake before visiting the Rural Life museum.The café was fresh & clean with plenty of literature to browse through while having a break.

Located at the bottom of the main car park. This little cafe has friendly staff and provides good tasty snacks. Although the range is a little restricted, the quality is always consistant. On cold days, the area can be a little chilly if you sit too close to the large automatic door. However the door provides good access.

This is a very pleasant and interesting cafe/restaurant and is attached to Usk Rural Life Museum part of the cafe forms the entrance into the museum.The structure of the cafe is historically in keeping and appears to be based on one of the many market structures found in the Bastide towns in and around The Dordogne in France.The museum itself is well worth a visit with The Green Flute an added bonus.

Happened upon this cafe on our way from Malvern to Swansea. It was busy with tables soon filled. Delicious lunch of bacon sandwich and a beef and salad sandwich both of which were reasonably priced. Service was friendly and quick although our lady seemed to forget orders and had to come back to refresh her memory. Nobody seemed to mind in the slightest! It is attached to the Usk Rural Life museum and although we didn't have time to visit it seemed worth a visit too. There is a massive free car park available.

Lovely coffee shop, good menu choice including gluten and dairy free!! Lovely friendly staff. The only down side is that's it's quite chilly in there.

Stopped by after visiting the adjoining museum. We were debating where to go for lunch in Usk, but decided to stay after seeing a ploughmans lunch on the menu. Quite rare nowadays to see these. We're glad we stayed as they were filling, (OH couldn't finish his, and very good value indeed. Together with lovely friendly staff and excellent tea as well. Thanks.

Very clean and friendly place! Stopped for lunch after a visit to the park, prices not too bad and the 2 ladies serving were very nice: Thanks ladies X

Stumbled across this little cafe whilst taking a walk through the beautiful Usk. Had a lovely hot chocolate and the staff were extremely friendly! Great location next to the museum and car park, with lovely views of the castle! Would definitely recommend to anyone passing through!

I stopped here for lunch while looking around the pretty little town.The café is very nice and in an ideal place with plenty of parking. The staff are good and the owner is a bit of a celebrity, as she has swum the English channel in aid of charity. Well done and good luck...

A great bonus to the facilities at the museum is this cafe in the foyer. It is light and spacious and full of locally made goodies; tempting snacks and light lunches. The soup was excellent as were the cakes and 'milky coffee' (be proud of calling it that it is better than any so called latte out of a machine). Even a gluten free cake that was not in a packet!

Excellent cake beautiful , great selection of food reasonably priced will definitely be be going again

Excellent cafe and a brilliant welcome. Food is really nice and a good selection for those who are gluten, dairy and egg free as well as the usual things available. Highly recommended