Lion Inn in Monmouthshire

Old style country pub with a real fire, friendly locals and their lovely dogs. We received a very warm welcome from the lady with long blonde hair - I’m sorry, we didn’t get your name. The food was good, although we waited a long time for it to come out, but assumed that this was because it was freshly produced. Unfortunately the seafood linguine was over seasoned with dill which spoiled it for me - sorry. And the young barmaid sounding off (including swearing) at a customer, who made a quip about a glass she dropped, killed the atmosphere for a few minutes. He and his friend left promptly after that, declining a second drink. Pity!

So good to find a real pub! Very friendly staff, excellent real ale. Both our meals were very tasty, freshly cooked. Will definitely be back.

The food generally was amazing but the port cheeseboard? To die for!!! We loved it strong flavours had you exploring your palate! The port was pretty damn good too!

A lovely old Inn with a great Landlady and team. We came as a huge family seating 28 of us. We were made very welcome and the service was excellent. The food…Truly scrumptious. The menu is varied with great specials each week. We had the traditional Sunday roast dinner which is completely home made and the ingredients are sourced locally. An abundance of delicious vegetables accompanied the tender beef with sweet roasted parsnips, red cabbage, savoy cabbage, mashed swede and the loveliest cauliflower cheese…not forgetting the best roast potatoes and lashings of rich gravy. Most of us had starters which was equally delicious and some even managed a desert! The staff are just the best here, really helpful, attentive and good fun. Plenty of refills being made and no one left waiting. The saddest thing is, we live over 200 miles away so it cant be our local but it’s always nice to know we will be back. Thank you all, from us all.👍

I have visted this pub many times in the past for Sunday lunch with my sisterr abd our family , it has always been excellent, cant fault it. Yesterday we had an lovely lunch, the faggots were llight and flavoursome, again great food and service, must be good, the carpark was busy for a wednesday lunchtime in a quiet village, highly recommend.

Friendly atmosphere and staff very attentive. The food choice is excellent especially the specials menu. Beer choice good.

We went on a wet Thursday afternoon having been meaning to go for ages. It is dog friendly so we took our Labrador. There is a separate area for those who dine with dogs so if you wish to eat away from dogs there are dog free areas in the pub. Thoroughly enjoyed our food. Really good pub food with local produce. We had a pork cracking with olives to begin..best cracking ever!! They kept a really good pint of Bwty Bach. Staff were very welcoming and helpful. No complaints at all and will definitely return soon.

Found this accessible pub/restaurant via Trip Adviser and turned up 'on spec'. Staff were very welcoming, and food great. I had Hungarian pork with cream cheese and walnuts plus all sorts of veg. Portion size was very generous, all fresh and cooked to order. Shame it's too far away from home to go regularly.

Lovely food. Great staff. Friendly locals. My lasagne was absolutely heavenly and done to perfection. My husband's steak literally made him drool. The service was both speedy and professional. I do hope they take the marquee down soon. I think it detracts from the smart exterior of the pub and I unfortunately caught a glimpse of someone weeing behind it when we were going to our car!

Our first visit to the Lion and we were welcomed by Kirstie who looked after us admirably throughout our meal. My wife and I both decided to try the smaller platters which, as it turned out, were more than adequate. My wife sampled the 4oz steak and I had the ham,egg and chips. Proper ham, good chips and a tasty steak. Good value and good pub food, we will return! All the staff were friendly, pleasant and very efficient, 10 out of 10.

My Daughter and Son-in-Law had their Ruby Wedding Celebration Party at The Lion Inn and they couldn't have chosen a better location. The buffet was delicious, so much choice of tasty food. Debbie and her staff pulled out all the stops to make sure everything was perfect. Would definitely recommend this venue to everyone.

What a fantastic night we had celebrating our 40th anniversary at the Lion Inn. Best buffet we have ever had, with loads of choice and such special care taken for our guests with allergies. Debbie the landlady is amazing and so attentive to detail. Every single guest at the party remarked on how amazing the food was and the venue/room was so lovely. Thanks Debbie you made our day very special.

Good stop on your way to the south from S Wales but make sure satnav doesn’t take you down the narrow roads Charming old pub with friendly service The food freshly cooked was delicious all home made would recommend

Visited today and had to wait an hour before our orders were even taken, in the end I had to find a waitress to serve us. Food was hot but 2 of our group ordered steak and ale pie which was hard and cold nearly inedible. We complained and they refunded one meal! More positive note, the deserts were tasty and good portion size. Overall disappointing meal!

Since arriving back in the UK after a protracted period in Portugal we were dying to try the new restaurant area in this popular Welsh pub. We have eaten in the Lion on a number occasions in the past and never been disappointed by the food, ale or the helpfulness of the attentive staff. We were delighted with the new restaurant area and it was nice to see also the menu catered for those of us who do eat large meals. The 4oz steaks were cooked perfectly and the chips, onion rings and side salad were all delicious. Both Kirsty and Lauren looked after us extremely well during our meal and it was great to see plus also hear that the Lion is thriving. We look forward to our next visit which can’t come quick enough. 🤙

Lauren took us to a lovely table in the new part of the restaurant. She was attentive and helpful. Good selection of food and drink and we will definitely return again.

Went for family meal with elderly parents and walked into a silly little table in the narrow entrance after the door perfectly placed at below knee height to break shins. Turns out the pub uses this badly placed little table to keep the menus and bookings. Such an unprofessional and dangerous set up we were surprised they haven't found a proper area for this. To add to the danger staff had to kneel unhygenicaly on the dirty carpet on the floor to check us in and leaving people had to step over there legs and squeeze past us to get out. Never seen such a crazy unprofessional and dangerous set up in any restaurant before and my elderly parents were lucky to not be seriousley harmed by this major hazard. On a plus note, the food was OK as was the table service.

A lovely Sunday lunch, the beef and lamb were outstanding , we hadn't booked but they found us a table , the pub was busy with lots of locals

Easter Sunday, hadn't booked, place was heaving. We walked in on the off-chance having been recommended by the campsite where we are staying. It was late in the day so a couple of things weren't available but we were warned prior to sitting down. Fixed price menu - £30 for 3 courses plus coffee (or £21 for smaller appetites). Sat in the newer 'restaurant ' part of this beautiful traditional old pub. Great service, fabulous food, warm friendly atmosphere..... we both reckoned this was probably THE best roast dinner we'd ever had. Too full for dessert so took it home - again beautifully presented. This is 100% what you want when you're spending your hard earned money - 5 star fabulous *****

Came across The Lion while on holiday and on a day sightseeing. The food was excellent. So much choice and all fresh. Staff very friendly. Good Beer. We decided to visit again while on our week's holiday and would definitely recommend it.

Excellent in all respects really - really welcoming, friendly staff, great choice of ales/beers, superb food. A real cut above usual 'pub grub'. Good idea to book as it was v busy on a wet, cold Tuesday night! Games available - a cribbage league were meeting whilst we were there. Great atmosphere. A few miles outside Monmouth along a twisting country road but well worth the drive.

Ate in the evening from the Sunday Luncheon menu (served all day). Not everything was available but what we had was good and not expensive. The Smaller Appetite option provided plenty of food for OAPs. Staff were friendly and cheerful, even after a busy day (which explained why some of the items were not available). The dining room was spacious and pleasant.

Absolutely superb food ,venue and service we could not fault it and look forward to our return visit.Lovely menu lovely staff!

A family meet-up was the reason for this visit: we wanted a venue within east reach of the Midlands and South Wales. The welcome and the service were great, even when mayonnaise was requested for the chips. (Sorry!). We had lovely food and enjoyed the good sized portions. This is a quaint traditional pub. Let’s keep it that way.

What a wonderful place! The Lion has got to be one of the nicest places I have ever visited. From the time you walk in to the bar and you’re greeted by the log fire, you know you’re in a very welcoming establishment. I’m not always a fan of superlatives, but the staff are brilliant and the food and drink superb. We spent a wonderful couple of hours in the Lion and we can’t wait to go back again.

we visited on Sunday the 3rd with a group of ramblers following our walk in the area. The pub took me back about thirty years with an unspoilt ( by modernity ) interior, low beams, gnarly walls, eclectic furniture and a fabulous and surprisingly non smoky log fire. It was just great to see a traditional pub so busy and its a long time since I stood behind so many eager drinkers at the bar. The food was also very good, fresh veg, good quality meat and generous portions, last but not least the staff were both friendly and helpful.

We visited the Lion for the first time this year and since they have had the new dinning area function room built, which is very well done and is an impressive area, we however where sat in the original restaurant area. The Staff on arrival were welcoming as always and ensured we were seated and asked for our drinks order, we then ordered our food which was of the standard we have come to expect at this venue, two of our party ordered sweets, when these arrived it was noticed that certain items were missing, this we pointed out to the front of house staff and the matter was rectified to our satisfaction, it was put down to new staff training in the kitchen, this is understood as we all can make mistakes, this did cause me to only score 4 for this visit however we all would recommend this establishment to all our Families and Friends.

Well that was fun! After a great family meal we got to our 4x4 to find we had a flat battery, our eldest didn't have her jump leads so I popped back in to the busy pub to see if there was a chance anyone had any. Thankfully, the lovely Ben stepped in with his Mitsubishi mate in the yellow hoodie, after lots of trying between their cars and our daughters old MG we finally got the beast going. Staff and patrons were so lovely, it was great to see that the pub was busy from the minute we arrived until we left with our truck finally back on the road. A fantastic village pub delivering excellent customer service and great food. We can't thank you all enough xxx

We came across this gem when finshing off our walk at Brecon Beacons as we was visiting for the weekend. Reviews looked great so thought we would give it a try . The food was phenomenal and the staff were very welcoming, would highly recommend a visit!!

Very good food, and very welcoming and friendly team. Veggie lasagne, faggots, lamb pie and monk fish all delicious. We'll definitely be back soon. Clean plates all round, and a very happy dog too.

Been meaning to go here for a while and made our first visit this week. Turned up at 1.30 on the day before valentines day and surprised to see a packed car park. Now we know why! Absolutely super lunch was had! We hadn't booked, but we were shown to a table very quickly. We could see how busy it was and were advised it could be about 30 minutes for orders to arrive. Actually that's what happened, but it wasn't a problem. The food we had ( a guinea fowl and a duck breast) was excellent. Service was friendly and efficient. Faultless, although the desert I wanted had run out, but that doubles the excuse to return. Well done folks...

Very good Sunday lunch. Local ingredients and tasted like really good quality home made. The pork extraordinary, very flavourful and tender. Veg really good too, as was a well-kept pint of local bitter. Warm atmosphere and we really appreciated the service. Friendly phone answering by the landlady, who greeted us warmly, remembering my wife was gluten free and explaining her options, which included gluten free Yorkshire pudding and gravy. Our waitress then took over, who was first class. Great communicater; very helpful and attentive. Food and service as it really ought to be but sadly isn’t in so many places, particularly the chains. All round, a really good experience, we’d love to go back.

Loud, rude, intimidating waitress. Dismissed us. Talked over us. Didn't bring water. Order was wrong. No chips. Wasn't a nice eating out experience. Everything too much trouble for her. Food was good but ruined by this person's attitude. Felt like id been paying to be personally insulted.

Delicious food, dog friendly in the pub section, incredibly busy (which is always a good sign), nice atmosphere. Staff were incredibly welcoming. Definitely book in advance (and not just on the day)

We had a such a lovely afternoon celebrating a friends Birthday. There was a delicious afternoon tea selection with assorted teas. We even had a few rounds of Bridge..and a lot of laughs. Staff ALL so helpful and friendly and the atmosphere was perfect, especially as it was cold and wet outside..a perfect way to spend a January afternoon. Thank you x

This was a wonderful lunch front of house were very welcoming a very welcome fire the food was well prepared and served with a smile I recommend it to all lovely menu thankyou all John Richards see you again soon

We had a great lunch here. Super-friendly staff, and a good menu with lots of choice. The food was delicious and well-presented. The pub is open every day, serving food all day which is unusual and great for a post-walk meal -we usually arrive 5 minutes after the kitchen stops serving, but not a problem here. We will definitely be back!

As I mentioned to the excellent staff, it's rare that all 3 major boxes are ticked - quality, portion size and value, but all 3 ticked and some! We googled somewhere to eat en route home from the midlands and honestly couldn't fault anything about this fantastic pub, in a nice quiet village. Amazing panoramic views to/from the place too. Really envious of locals who can just call in at will. In the words of Arnie - I'll (ok we'll!) be back. Thanks again guys, and see you soon. Ps locally sourced faggots, peas, mash + onion gravy amazing.

We popped in for some food and found an absolute Gem. A proper village pub with excellent food. Great to see Venison and pheasant on the menu. We will definitely return.

My husband and I came to the area for a long weekend of mountain biking. Hubby being an avid rider and myself just along for the adventure…he thought that I would be happy to do 30km of trails without breakfast or snacks! Let me tell you hanger set in and I was feeling murderous. He realised that to save the day he needs to navigate to the nearest pub which happened to be The Lion Inn in Trellech. I sat outside with the bikes while he went in for a couple of coffees. A few minutes later he emerged with a big grin saying that the owner has said we can safely keep the bikes out back and come in to warm up by the fire. We were met with such kindness and warm friendliness! We stayed for coffee, mulled wine and dinner and I made sure that our route the next day included another visit to The Lion Inn. The food was lovely, drinks were great but the wonderful welcoming attitude of the staff will keep us coming back the next time we visit the area! Thanks for being the reason that I didn’t murder my husband on the first day of our trip 😂

I have been visiting this pub for over 40 years both as a child and a man and what never changes is the warmth that greats you as you entre the front door. I took my elderly relatives out for a late minute lunch appointment last saturday and they were very very busy but the warmth the manager and his staff showed me was excellent with the food very much 5 star and just wanted ti say a massive thank you and will be coming up again feom down south very soon and will be booking rooms next time. Kindest regards Matt

We were on our way home on a Sunday afternoon and had phoned round looking for a Sunday roast. Everywhere was shut. Stopped off at the Liom just in case. Not only was food still on, they found room for us as wall-ins, were helpful...

Were passion for quality food and service meet, this is a real gem of a place to come for breakfast lunch or dinner, but remember one thing you need to book because the secret is out its very popular and there is many reasons why....

Tried to get a table to eàt but from the bar we could hear shouting an swearing from the kitchen about too many food orders coming in for them too cook which we found out was the owner using the f word to staff. So...

Excellent service, superb food and great ambience. Well worth visiting if you enjoy freshly cooked and locally sourced food.

We have visited this pub during 3 holidays, the last 2 where we stayed in the pub cottage. The food and atmosphere are excellent the staff are friendly and attentive without being intrusive and even the customers are friendly. This pub is a big reason...

Booked the Lion as we were staying at Foxes Reach cottage nearby and it was suggested by the owners. The pub has a brand new restaurant extension which is really smart and the food and the service were both great. Good choices for a gluten...

Wow what a fantastic new restaurant! It compliments the original pub beautifully. The attention to detail is superb and the picture window overlooking the church is a joy.The food was great as always as was the service ! Well done !

Visited the Lion Inn for drinks and dinner. The newly refurbished restaurant had just opened (looked amazing) but we sat in the bar as we had dogs with us, who were made just as welcome as us! We enjoyed local beer and local gin. The...

I am a local, and i come here regularly, and i have not smelled anything other than great grub. This is an awesome pub and everyone you meet at it is friendly and if you visit and you don't live a million miles away you...

Recently re visited this old favourite of ours from when we lived nearer to Trellech just before Covid Reading other reviews and comments about the smell of sewage this has been a problem ever since the pub had a new septic tank fitted some years...

We were shopping in Monmouth and had read about The Lion on Tripadvisor so decided we'd try it for lunch. Very pleased we did. The staff were really welcoming and friendly. The food was good pub grub and masses of it! Although a little off...

Met up with other family members for a birthday lunch. The food was excellent, nicely served and fairly priced. The service was friendly and efficient and the pub atmosphere perfect. They had a newly opened restaurant, complete with a comfortable sitting area for after meal...

We stayed overnight in our Motorhome at The Lion Inn and could not have been made more welcome. The owner and her staff are fantastic and super friendly and the food was delicious. Will definitely return

The food is excellent, nicely cooked and presented. The staff are friendly and helpful It’s in a lovely setting and has lots of character. Definitely return when in the area

Had a beautiful time with the family at the Lion Inn on Saturday. It was the opening day for the magnificent extension which is just stunning. We chose High Tea which was really good and they had a band on to entertain us all called...

Very warm and welcoming atmosphere. Staff very friendly and always have time for a chat. Food is amazing and freshly cooked. A traditional village pub which hasn’t lost its charm. Dog friendly. The new dining room looks very stylish. Would highly recommend!

We'were staying a few miles away and visited twice during the week. Lovely proper pub with great atmosphere and excellent food. Staff were amazing, friendly and good fun. Will definitely return if in the area and certainly gets our recommendation. Thanks for two good evenings.

Talking about this pub with another couple recently we both had similar experiences over separate visits so this is not a one off. When we arrived we had to walk through a strong smell of cannabis from people openly smoking drugs outside. My friend had...

Made a last minute booking for Sunday lunch and they managed to accommodate us at short notice. We had the two course Sunday lunch with dessert and it was really good. Will definitely be booking again if we are ever in the area.

This was recommended by a friend who had eaten here recently. This was the best Sunday lunch we have eaten outside of home for some time. Proper roast potatoes (not sautéed as so many are) perfectly cooked vegetables ample delicious gravy and succulent meat. Service...

Good food, portion sizes and service, but it stinks - I felt nauseous. They're building a new area which will hopefully be better in this regard?...

Fabulous and quaint local pub with amazing food. Very cozy and olde world setting. Menu has a good variety and a nice selection of beers. Staff are very friendly and helpful.

We love The Lion at Trelleck as it always delivers consistently good food, competitive pricing & excellent service. Another great lunch this week when visiting family in Monmouth. Highly recommend the lasagne & pan-fried duck breast. Shame we had no room for dessert! Looking forward...

Found the Lion by accident over a year ago , I am not one to write a review but since we found the Lion we keep returning. We have always had a lovely warm welcome and the food has always been fantastic so much so...

Excellent....Wished we lived closer! Met up with friends for a most enjoyable meal. Next time in the area would definitely go back again.

A large family group recently went to the Lion for my Mum’s 75th Birthday. Everything was fab. Service was quick, and the staff were super welcoming and friendly. Food was lovely, and they had no issue (unlike other places we’ve eaten at) with adapting the...

Found this place by accident during a drive through the Monmouthshire countryside on August Bank Holiday Monday. Bar and restaurant were both busy but very friendly lady quickly found us a table. Excellent choice on menu, after several changes of mind I chose the swordfish...

Stopped off en route to Swansea, only 4-5 miles off M50 and so glad we did! Lovely and historic pub with parking. We had a lovely reception from staff and the food and value was outstanding. Would definitely recommend but would advise to ring and...

First visit and definitely won’t be our last. Delicious food, relaxed and chilled atmosphere and wonderful staff. Our waitress was so warm and welcoming. The location is Trellech is so pretty, a real find.

Wow! We were going to a concert at Caldicot Castle, so I did some research on somewhere to stop for lunch. Tripadvisor reviews for The Lion Inn were very positive and I always give value when the owner takes the time to read the reviews...

We pre booked for our evening meal to ensure we got a table as we had been told it was popular. Pub is a traditional pub popular with locals and tourists alike, very clean and tidy. Great choice on the menu and they cater for...

***** 5 Star service and food amazing wonderful just a few ofbthe words I can use to find a place with the standard of food and service hiding in the middle of the Wye Valley and open 7 days a week worth 100 mile round...

We happened across The Lion Inn whilst visiting Monmouth and we’re glad we did. All six dishes we shared we excellent and the welcome and service could not have been better. Highly recommend this place for a lovely evening in clearly much loved local pub....

What a lovely surprise. Visited on a Monday night, lovely choice of local ales and an even better menu. Punches well above its weight. The staff were attentive and efficient and I will certainly be recommending this place!

We are an italian family. We went the day before yesterday for dinner with the whole family. Kind and familiar welcome, a small but satisfactory place, punctual and polite service. The dishes are plentiful and very tasty. All very good indeed. I return to Italy...

My partner and decided to carry out a 14kms walk in the Trellech area and I booked a table for lunch afterwards. The staff welcomed us when we entered and we had an excellent meal provided by attentive staff. We fully recommend this lovely friendly...

What a surprise a great pub/restaurant with plenty of traditional beers and a choice of excellent food served by a team of attentive waiters/waitresses An excellent place that I would highly recommend providing a great finish to our holiday.

Walking into the pub brought back a million childhood memories of visiting lovely Welsh pubs with my parents. The welcome is warm and genuine. We were seated with our little dog and served drinks and food to the table. Having a nut allergy it’s not...

staff couldn't do enough for us but in a chilled, laid back way. Food was excellent for all except I'm sad to say the veggie lasagne was... well was searching for the veggies and the pasta had kinda disintegrated! I was reassured the meat one...

Good pint (Butty Bach), efficient & friendly staff. Tasty food at reasonable prices. Extensive menu. Small platters are excellent value. Well worth a visit or two.

What a gem of a find. Great pub, excellent and attentive staff. Lunchtime food was really tasty and looked after our pooch Bow like a little star. Would thoroughly recommend a visit.

We were staying nearby and this place was recommended to us. Early evening dinner x 2. We were a bit worried when entering this establishment as it looked a bit rough around the edges. However the staff were efficient and friendly. Vast menu with huge...

We past this pub on our way to Chepstow. A fabulous village pub. The people were welcoming and friendly, and the food……..brilliant. We’ll definitely be back.

Excellent food & service, a true village pub, thank you for looking after us. Ps don't be put off by the extension work being carried out.

Having read the reviews on tripadvisor we thought after a day driving around the Forest of Dean we would give this pub a try. Quiet to start apart from a couple of locals having a drink………whoosh………..half an hour later the pub just came alive. The...

Another visit to this lovely pub .. fantastic food , great service .. extensive menu to suit all tastes and dietary requirements .. Been here several times now and doesn’t fail to deliver .. Thank you

Went for the beer and music festival, had dinner on Friday night - great food, very filling and couldn’t fit a dessert in so we had dessert on the Saturday afternoon- wonderful ice cream sundae and had roast lamb on the Sunday- lamb was delicious...

We always try to squeeze in a visit to The Lion when visiting family in the area. Enjoyed another fabulous lunch here once again. Extensive menu, home cooked food to order, competitive pricing & very generous portions (check the menu for "smaller appetites" if you're...

We ate there two nights running, once in the dining area and then in the bar part. The menu is extensive and the portions are huge, almost too much. The food quality was excellent, and there was a good choice for our veggie granddaughter. The...

We popped into the lion for a late lunch after exploring the area. The pub has a traditional feel. There were lots of tasty sounding things on the menu - all homemade. We had the burger and chicken burger which comes with Trellech Tatties which...

Cannot praise this pub highly enough. The staff were so incredibly friendly (and so understanding when we called to say that we would be late because of traffic) and went out of their way to be welcoming. They gave us really helpful tips on where...

Fantastic couple of evenings. On Friday we chose our meals from the "Light Bites" menu because we had had a substantial lunch. My husband had the faggot and I had ham, egg and chips. His faggot was really tasty. The ham was delicious. The meals...

Wonderful welcome and fantastic food. A pub with lots of history, great ambience and rustic charm. It is rare to find a traditional pub that must have resisted a buyout!

Staying nearby in self catering bnb, upon entering we’re greeted with a warm welcome, although nearly all tables were booked they accommodated us with a table for 2. A superb meal and ale in a great local pub.

We were in the area and decided to visit the Lion Inn having read some great reviews. We were not disappointed. Being greeted in a friendly manner were able to sample the local beer, Butty Bach, before purchasing. Lovely Ale. We sat outside at the...

Visited this pub twice while on holiday. Very friendly and obliging staff. We were even asked if we minded a customer bringing in a dog. Extensive menu. Everything we had was delicious and hot. The Trellech tatties were divine. Good value for money. We loved...

If you happen to pass The Lion Inn at Trellech - STOP - go back and spend some time with the licensee and her staff. You will be assured of a warm welcome, an excellent cellar, and good home-cooked food. I have just spent two...

Called in with my husband and dog on the hopes of getting a table for lunch. We were seated in the dog friendly bar area by very friendly staff. We ordered food, the pie and vegetarian Wellington, and both were delicious and very generous in...

Visited today with my family for a Sunday roast and we were not disappointed. Service was excellent, staff were friendly and couldn’t do enough for us. The food was delicious. Perfect portion sizes, served on hot plates and lots of selection for a very reasonable...