The Art Shop & Chapel in Monmouthshire

Wonderful on all fronts; Staff so kind and helpful; Food delicious - freshly prepared and something for most palates. Setting wonderful And you can take dogs!

We stumbled upon this place and glad we stopped by. We don’t usually choose three first place we come to but it paid off on this occasion. A chalkboard and some unsuspecting steps lead you into a quiet, shaded courtyard close to the heart of Abergavenny. We chose to sit outside but there is the choice of indoor seating too. We were seated and a drinks order taken quickly by a friendly waitress. Our food order taken shortly after with a reasonable wait time for our food. The coffee was hot and tasty, the homemade cordial cool and refreshing. The food is seasonal using local produce and made to order. Clean plates from us. This would be a great drop off point if you’re heading towards Brecon but it’s worth a trip all of its own.

Stumbled on this place. I love the use of the building, I was really surprised at what I found at the bottom of the steps. Service was great from some lovely young people - well done to them. The menu was small but varied. Absolutely loved what we had delicious and served piping hot. Not a " cheap eat" but we'll worth the money - we knew what we were paying for!

Hmmm, a conflicted experience but I’m left with an “Emperor’s New Clothes” sensation. Ooh, a wonderful local menu, gorgeous courtyard, with characterful rusty and wobbly dining furniture…charmed, I’m not so sure. No one came whilst I stood to await a table, a quick wave, or hello l, from the 3 people working would have sufficed. The food. To be frank, the lunches were expensive because they were disappointingly meagre. There was a potato, egg and pea dish, that had a maximum of 4 new potatoes, halved, in a broth. This was served with a knife and fork. The poached egg had a solid yolk; disappointing. There was no one to see to summon help until it became clear that something else was certainly required in order to consume the broth - assuming it was intended to be consumed. Two slices of bread and a spoon were duly presented, without apology. Worryingly, the bread was then an addition to the bill. Again, disappointing. £16-17ish for peas, potatoes and over-cooked egg, with two slices of bread. I’m not sure that we feel charmed, although some might. I think we just feel a bit conned. Lovely spot for a cup of tea but I will not recommend eating…unless you’re spending someone else’s money, and you’re not hungry. Then, you’ll be charmed I’m sure.

It’s always a gamble choosing somewhere to eat when you are visiting a new town but we felt we had stumbled across a little gem . Food freshly prepared. Loved the Mountain cake . Staff very friendly and yes a little on the expensive side but worth it .

Always love lunch at the Chapel, innovative cuisine, and lovely vibe. Sadly the service today was atrocious, the young waitress was taking orders from customers who arrived after us, we were totally ignored, two very businesslike waitresses who constantly looked our way, but that’s as far as that went, I was a guest so couldn’t complain at the time, the owner is charming, and it pains me to give an unfavourable review but they really do need to get their act together, I won’t be rushing back, prices too have gone up considerably, sign of the times I suppose.

HORRENDOUS ! Who wants all that fresh, local junk with an ever-changing seasonal menu and fantastic cakes & coffee - when you could go to the place with the Big 'M' and eat 'proper' stuff instead ? ? ? Can't believe how bad this place is ! Staff are surly and unfriendly; you probably won't be able to choose anything to eat as you want every dish on the menu; you have to buy several cakes to take home with you because they look so unappetizing; hideous, well-planted secluded courtyard for outside dining; the place has pottery, art, local crafts and regular events too. I have been there loads of times and have to go back 'cos I simply cannot believe how bad it ! ;) Don't go there - ever ! ( but if you do, probably a good idea to book as is always busy ! ) :)

Lovely food, service was nice. I'd say it's slightly on the more expensive side for Abergavenny but worth it. Coffee was perfect!

Small menu, good vibe, great food, we ate lunch, delicious fritters & cheese sourdough toastie, cakes looked yummy too! Will return 👌

Great venue with good coffee and food - I think owned by the same folks as the Angel Bakery where they also do good coffee. Also some great art on the walls - and don't miss the Art Shop with it's gallery and more to see

Sadly, the quality of service and attitudes towards customers depends upon whether the owner is present, or not. A tip, when you ask a customer 'how was it?' and they tell you they waited an hour for a coffee, don't tell them they are lying, when you don't like their answer. Equally don't ask, if you don't want to know. Food was good, but despite asking twice, the drinks didn't arrive until an hour after ordering. I appreciate that sometimes things go wrong, it's how you deal with it that makes the difference.

Lunch visit with my mum and my baby. So welcoming and incredible food. Made baby feel very welcome which is a relief as I’m constantly aware people think 1 year olds are a pain! A great team, and Natalie was particularly friendly, though they really are lovely staff. Food was excellent as always!

Lovely lunch. Great quality ingredients and very tasty. I chose the mushroom and goat’s cheese tart and shakshuka for my hubby. Delicious! Add in 2 glasses of wine and a lemon grass tea. The bill was £50.

Starting to be out and about again after the pandemic. Interesting to see how things have changed - some better, some not so. This venue has retained its interesting, if limited, menu; some might even say quirky. I like that. There is now a ‘wait to be greeted’ policy. The greeter today was exceptional. Friendly, listened to what I said, replied intelligently and with humour; and did what was promised. Simple things maybe, but not all that common these days. I opted to sit outside. Service was prompt and polite. A linen napkin and a carafe of water emphasised attention to detail. To be commended.

Ambience good nice rustic feel. Coffee and food well over priced £5 for a piece of cake !!! Art work from the gallery would look good displayed in the cafe.

This is becoming one of my favourite places to eat. Stopped for lunch on our way home from holiday in Snowdonia. He had the salmon frittata, I had the avocado, egg and heritage tomatoes. We both loved our food and I also bought a jar of apricot chutney and some spiced tomato chutney. Can’t stop eating them with every meal. Thanks everyone

Great restaurant with lovely ambience and terrific food - Superb service from excellent team of Chef Joyti and Laura and superb waiter Silvia. Really enjoyed the superb meals and great environment - would highly recommend

Classy looking place with a friendly atmosphere. Enjoyed our cakes and hot drinks. Small selection of hot breakfasts but hubby wasn’t prepared to pay £16 each! Excellent flat white coffee strong and full of flavour, best flat white I’ve had anywhere! Hubby was very pleased with his hot apple juice. Separate baby changing room outside.

We visited the cafe with my wife's parents and our two children. The setting is nice and we were seated after a short wait. The menu is quite small and rather pretentious. The food, when it finally arrived was pretty tasty, however removing all the snobbery it's effectively the most overpriced cheese and ham toasties that have ever existed. The place had clearly forgotten our order, people around us being served after 10 mins of being seated. 40 mins later the children's food arrived, it didn't really match what was expected, two slices of toast and jam for over £6... yes, that's not a typo! Another 15 mins of waiting the toasties arrived. Again, for the price (£12+) it's cheese and ham with a bit of chutney. We were told that the children's food always comes out first, not with the rest of the group which I found a bit weird. Hence why I think the rest of the order was forgotten. The staff there seemed a bit lackluster also, a bit wet around the edges. Probably won't be returning.

Stumbled across this gem today. We were right on closing time for Lunch and they couldn't have been more accommodating. We were initially served by Hattie who immediately put us at ease and explained what was left and included our very own 9 year old Hattie too. We all decided on variations of grilled cheese sandwiches. I'm not exaggerating when I say they were the best ones we've ever had. H had her's plain 8n brioche and Hubby and I had ours with red onion relish on sour dough with a side of salad and made in house rhubarb and beetroot ketchup! Delicious 😋. All swilled down with tea and finished with sour cherry baked cheesecake! We sat inside due to the inclimate weather but there was a beautiful court yard should you wish. I would 100% recommend and will return.

Delicious lunch, we had fritters, shaksuka, and the home-made cordials are delicious, coffee here always grand. Laid back bustle which was a good backdrop to our meeting, and everywhere your eye rests is pleasing. Love this place.

This venue is lovely for lunch. I chose the lettuce and lovage soup with a Perl wen and pumpkin seed scone, looked wonderful and tasted delicious. My husband had a ham and cheese toastie with sauerkraut and pickled red cabbage, rhubarb ketchup. I could tell immediately that this was going to be a good visit. Everyone moved round like they really knew what their jobs were and we were brought menus and fresh water very quickly. I can’t fault anything and am looking forward to another trip there, even though we live 90 minutes away! Thanks everyone

Deciding to visit another town which I had been to many years ago, I went by train, lucky me! After enjoying a wander around the many individual shops, the market hall and old buildings, i decided to have a substantial snack and this place had caught my eye on the tourist information website. It was not YET raining and very busy and pleasant inside the restaurant down steps by the chapel. I had walked through a courtyard garden to the entrance and asked if I could eat outside...I always prefer that to busy chatter indoors. Very pleasant staff laid a table for me in the courtyard, which had many trees so tha I escaped the rain. I enjoyed a frittata of roast new potatoes, courgettes, violas!!, beet etc. and a glass of wine, followed by a soft and delicious carrot cake. The price was fine..£12.00 for the frittata, the service was good and most importantly, the food was excellent. I shall certainly be taking the train again......especially as the menu changes and there are some new , exciting tastes on it.

Such a lovely place with a really nice atmosphere. Staff are great and knowledgeable and the food is fresh and delicious It can be a little expensive but if like me, you want good fresh,tasty food, you don't mind paying slightly more once in a while. Also is you find steps difficult, don't be put off as there is a lift down to the cafe and the cafe is quite spacious. Try it, I don't think it'll disappoint

Art Shop and Chapel Cafe in Abergavenny is a lovely cafe that has a nice garden. I tried their Turkish eggs, which are basically like shakshuka, and their French toast. The eggs could have been cooked better, but the toast was really nice. The cafe has a nice atmosphere and is a great place to enjoy a tasty breakfast.

The Art Shop and Chapel has become a great favourite in view of the superb food, artistic ambience and outstanding service. They are clearly a very good team. In fact, this review was triggered by the special kindness of Harriet who recognised us and returned something left by our granddaughter Hannah some weeks before. This was above and beyond! Joyti's food was of course as fresh and unique as ever. Keep up the good work. This really is as good as it gets...

Wholesome, tasty food. Friendly service. The staff are busy so it can be a little slow but the food arrives fast enough and is worth the wait. A leisurely experience.

I had considered this restaurant for a while but I really dislike places where I can’t see in from the street or can’t see the menu. My son is vegetarian and I had seen a previous menu that had his favourite meal so thought I’d...

This is a gem of a restaurant. The food is carefully thought out and tastes wonderful. The staff are friendly and efficient. You are surrounded by art and exciting things to look at. In the summer you can eat out in the garden, beneath the...

this place is just amazing and the girls tell me its down to the chef Jyoti who seems to produce incredible cuisine time after time. i took a business associate here and he keeps talking about it. come and work for me Jyoti im serious....

We popped in as a family on our way through Abergavenny on a rainy Saturday (well, it is Wales!). It looks immediately attractive as you walk in, and you are ushered rapidly to your table. Two of our family are coeliac, and this was understood...

Friendly welcome. Small menu based on fresh ingredients. Freshly cooked and served. Generous portion for a light lunch.

We had family visiting and popped to Abergavenny to enjoy the sunshine and found the Chapel by accident. What a pleasant surprise. The service was lovely. All staff were pleasant and helpful. We had Bertroot and Apple Soup (don’t knock it until you try it)...

After sitting in a traffic jam for over an hour outside Crickhowell this place was a blessed relief. We were late for lunch so not everything on the menu was available, but we had two interesting and tasty lunches and the service and coffee were...

Such a lovely place - very informal, really liked the art centre feel (some lovely books and cards), staff were so nice, service very good, and we had the best Welsh rarebit ever! Great place for coffee and a snack or lunch.

We absolutely loved the Chapel - the food, the atmosphere and the service were all first class. The salads were imaginative and beautifully presented and the home baking outstanding. What a great place!

I recently visited the Art and Chapel cafe, I’ve passed it on a few occasions as we eat out in Abergavenny regularly. We are familiar with Abergavenny prices, and enjoy good food so cost is not something that is always a big issue to me....

Firstly, I should say that we have visited here on several occasions, and have always enjoyed the food, good coffee and interesting, eclectic interior. We visited again today, and although, as ever, we have no complaint with the food, drinks and service, we will not...

I absolutely disagree with a person who complained about this place and I have to say that this was it drove me to write my review on this place as the first comment on this website is so unfair the person was probable in very...

We found it to be overpriced. A Welsh rarebit - one slice of bread was £12. I did not feel it represents good value for money at all. We went there instead of bean and bread and I did think it wasn’t as good. It...

Been here for lunch several times, and it is superb ! The menu isn't huge, but its so difficult to know what to order as you will want it all. Order different plates - and share ! And don't forget to buy something to take...

My wife and I came across the chapel by accident, I think we were looking for the little market that sits along side it. It was about ten to one and we walked in the door to be asked if we would like a coffee...

A wonderfully relaxed afternoon meal with friends. I had the broccoli, anchovy and capers on sourdough toast, he had the chicken , chorizo and chickpea stew- both were amazing. The staff were attentive, the service was excellent and the food second to none. The food...

Choose this place & table booked for specific dietary needs ( told at time of booking?). Felt from the start something was amiss as wasn't shown straight to table even though we had reserved a table & signs on table to show this. We were...

This establishment has great potential - beautiful setting and great looking menu... Just a shame we never got to eat or drink anything due to the appalling service. There were at least 7 staff members but unfortunately most appeared not to be doing anything but...

Lack of direction front of house Slow and incorrect service on order taking / food delivery Limited breakfast menu Good service when paying by young lad

Our daughter treated us to 42nd anniversary breakfast / brunch. The food was excellent and worth the money (although it wasn't us paying!!!!!). Lovely setting - a very easy recommend. Its a little more expensive but the food is superb.

Had lunch which was excellent. Came back twice the following days. We loved the excellent food and beautiful cafe and garden. Top quality produce, with herbs and vegetables from own garden. Service was very good and friendly.

We booked a table for a big family lunch, 5 adults and 5 children (including three under three years old). We had a big side-table with plenty of room for us all, and, although it was a busy Saturday, we got plenty of time to...

We had lovely food as usual at this cafe. The service was a bit slow as a few other reviewers have noted. We had a toddler with us which didnt help matters but once our order was in everything arrived smoothly and was good. Flavourful...

Really good food, with a varied, interesting menu. Nothing I tried was in anyway bland, and I actually had a rather fun time trying to identify all the additional flavours that had been added to the dishes to make them that bit more interesting. Me...

Have visited on a number of occasions in the last few weeks. Excellent food and location, service was fantastic, would highly recommend

The basement of this old chapel provides a perfect relaxing venue, along with its small, shady garden. The food is fresh and interesting, accomodating a range of preferences. Vegetarian is mainstream rather than a tired alternative to a conventionsl meat-first menu. The rarebit was good:...

We're frequent visitors here usually enjoying breakfasts and mid morning coffees. Whilst visiting earlier today it was noticeably quiet, possibly less footfall due to expected increase of corona virus. What was reassuring were the noticeable increased steps staff were taking demonstrating excellent hygiene & infection...

Great set up with a cafe underneath a chapel where they hold art exhibition’s. No art at the time of our visit but yummy food and drinks available in the cafe. Staff were friendly, fast and efficient. Food quality high, portion sizes good and prices...

This restaurant in an old chapel is a real find. Really enjoyed the food , I had the Pant ys Gawn goats cheese & red onion tart and it was simply delicious, good friendly service.

On sitting at a table I could see that the staff were busy but no eye contact was made - I was invisible. It wouldn't have taken any effort for one of them to acknowledge I was there and say 'be with you shortly'. Other...

We visited the Chapel after reading a review in the Observer. I liked the ambience of the cafe as soon as we waked in. The menu is small but in my opinion this is good. All the dishes were very fresh and flavoursome. We shared dishes of meatballs followed by a Lebanese type salad. The waitresses were very helpful and brought extra plates for us. We left feeling very full and will definitely return

At 11.45, first waitress asks whether we are here for food/lunch. Offers to bring my partner and I menus. She bustles around us for the next 10 mins, bringing menus to customers to the left and right if us.At 11.50, a second waitress comes and asks us if we are there for lunch. We say yes. She brings us a menu. She leaves, comes back and informs us that she can only take orders for drinks but not food. Food orders are only taken after 12.00. I order a drink.At 12.05. Above waitress comes to our table again. I open my mouth to place my food order and I'm informed by the waitress that she can't take my order because ”someone has gotten their order in before me”.?I sit at my table thinking that although my life is dull, I should endeavour to spend it doing something other than trying to order lunch in a cafe, on a day that it's open and supposedly serving lunch, trying to work out the etiquette, the timing of when I should place an order in synchronous harmony with the other patrons in the cafe.I get up and go pay for my drink. Cordial with sparkling water - £2. I'm asked by the (first) waitress if I would like to pay for my drink separately. I ask her ”seperate from what?” and she looks at me if I was care in the community.I go to Greggs and buy a coffee and a vegan sausage roll. The lady behind the counter had no problem understanding how the food service industry works - I am served without having to speak to 2 people across 5 conversations in 15 mins in order to make my wishes understood.The Chapel serves lovely food. It's pricey but people go for the atmosphere. The people are polite...but on this occasion, absolutely clueless. Why did you get rid of the menus on the blackboard? And your menu (on scrappy pieces of paper) appears greatly reduced, as does your portions sizes.I won't be coming again.

Amazing venue, lovely decor and space for little ones. Food was fantastic and fresh, service was lovely. Warning to families with a buggy, I had to carry ours down the steps.

We've eaten at the Chapel on a couple of occasions and been impressed both times. There is nothing pretentious about the food. The service is always good and the atmosphere is lively.

We haven’t visited in a while but thought we would take in the atmosphere..... unfortunately the atmosphere has disappeared along with the festive spirit. The staff lacked any customer engagement. Extremely disappointing.

Thoroughly enjoyed our lunch here; food, atmosphere, staff all very pleasant. Busy, but didn’t wait too long. Recommend.

Lovely set up in space below an old chapel in the centre of town. There was a wide selection of treats and snacks available along with both alcohol and soft drinks. The atmosphere was relaxed and staff welcoming and friendly. Food quality was high and prices more than reasonable.

Probably too late in the year now but this place has a lovely little garden area.Excellent hot drinks ,cappuccino and a matcha latte and although we didn’t partake the cakes looked great.

Enjoyed coffee, light lunch and the best chocolate brownie so far this year. Everything freshly prepared and efficiently served. Have rarely been disappointed with the food at this attractive and unusual venue; staff very happy to take care of your dietary restrictions. Not a place for the cheapest food, but if you are prepared to pay, you will be sure of an enjoyable stop.

Family atmosphere, good play area for children. We had to ask for tables to be cleared, which was done promptly.

We return here for lunch every time we visit this town, excellent dishes, prepared with good products and loving care. The staff is very welcoming and professional and the ambiance warm and interesting. One wishes to find places like it in larger towns and cities.

I had heard really good reports of this place, so took my friend whilst visiting Abergavenny. She insisted on paying. I am mortified that I gave her the impression we were in for a treat. £5.80 is a ridiculous price for the Welsh rarebit, one thin slice of toast and the cheese topping that had a most peculiar taste. It definitely didn’t taste like cheddar, more like rancid goats cheese, served with a garnish of marrow relish, but no salad. My friends ham sandwich was more fat than meat.

What a great place hidden away in Abergavenny. Surrounded by art, excellent lunch menu, kitchen on show, top quality food, professional staff, whilst still being unhurried and laid back. We were a table of five, and the value was fantastic. Probably the highlight meal from our trip to Wales.

Last Saturday we came to the Chapel for a concert and the pre concert dinner, our third. On each occasion the food took far too long to be serve. On this last occasion the wine took 20 minutes to arrive and this was after we had asked for it twice. The starters tòok 40 minutes and the main course just five minutes before we had to go to the concert upstairs so we had no time to eat it. If the kitchen cannot cope, then the number of tables should be restricted so that an acceptable service can be provided. No complaints with waiting staff who as always are charming and doing their very best. We will continue to eat at the Chapel as the meals are always delicious but never again before a concert.

Waiting one hour twenty minutes and counting to be served our main course. Concert starts in 15 minutes.

Attended with family. At first look a bit of a challenging menu for our younger companion.However with a bit of encouragement plumped for the smoked trout salad which was a real winner.We also very much enjoyed the grilled carrot and fennel salad with a Moroccan twist as well as a beautifully home made leek and cheese tart.

What a beautiful and friendly place, busy but accommodating. Loved the quirky menu, carrot salad was amazing. Redbush tea was a massive surprise, beautiful and flavoursome. Definitely worth a visit

I have eaten here once before and enjoyed the experience. Today I visited with my daughter and parents. The waiter declined to slightly adapt the menu to suit my child's needs and also declined to ask the chef to do so. Such a shame as this made the experience feel much less welcoming, as a result I will not return or recommend to others. A big thumbs down.

I went for lunch with a friend and would definitely go back. The food was delicious, fresh ingredients, many from the local area, and with a wonderful mix of textures and flavours. Service was pleasant and unobtrusive and the cafe was very pleasant with books, and art works to browse. There was also an area with toys to keep children amused. I only wish the weather had been good enough to sit in the pretty little courtyard garden.

The front door of the Market Hall was closed which meant we had to go round the back ... otherwise we would never have found this amazing place! We only had a light lunch (Welsh Rarebit, Salmon sandwich, coffee and cake) but it was all freshly prepared using local ingredients. The bread in particular (from the Angel Bakery) was particularly good. Nice cosy "arty" atmosphere, we'll be back!

I popped in with my girlfriend for some lunch. We were treated like royalty by the manager Joe. 100% would recommend. Compliments to the chef Kev

Very nice place to eat, surrounded by art books, ceramics, jewellery etc. The food was very good but was unhappy about being charged £2.60 for two slices of bread and some butter. My wife ordered the soup (admittedly delicious) and was asked if she'd like bread with it. She said yes and we both assumed it was included in the price of the soup £6.00. I have been in lots of similar establishments where bread was included. Other than that very good. Would go again but complain at paying £8.60 for an average sized bowl of soup and a bit of bread.

Popped in for lunch on the recommendation of the people we were staying with. Before I talk about the food I want to say that this is one of the best coffees I have ever had......and I love my coffee...as long as it is good! I had the asparagus with butter and sea salt- absolutely delicious. My husband had a toasted cheese sandwich in sourdough. More deliciousness. He had a cappuccino, lovely. We went mad and had cake...I had the banana bread and he had the orange and almond cake. Highly recommended. Can the next branch you open be in Taunton please!

Best coffee ever here. Very mild, not bitter, better than the big high street brands by far. Great surroundings, inside or outside sitting area. Would definitely return for that coffee.

Visited for coffee, a chat and some homebakes with a friend. Before we had finished our coffees the owner approached us and said 'I need this table' and asked us 'how long had we been in here!' Clearly it was approaching lunch time, but we were totally astonished by her attitude to paying customers. One piece of advice - if you don't want customers taking time over a coffee, explain that you only serve lunch!

Lunch is from 12:00 to 3:00pm great choice of different meals. We had asparagus with egg and a cheese toasty with spring onions. Bread is an extra £2 with the asparagus, toasty is just that a toast, no salad leaves or even a few crisps. Very tasty.

We went as a family, and we all tried something new. There was nothing usual about the menu. As it was our first time, we all went safe. My order was the safest as I had the cheese on toast with a twist - yum, I ordered their salad that looked like it had been foraged- very fresh, beautifully presented and tasty. Next time I go I will be more adventurous. Only criticism was that the service was a little slow. It was fantastic and thanks so much, we will be back.

Called during busy lunch time-lots of local people.enjoying the ambience.

Just stopped off to grab a coffee, but the service was excellent and the milk/ gluten- free cake also noteworthy. Coffee pretty good too, but it's the gentle atmosphere percolating from some lovely objects that will draw us back.

Go to lunch venue whenever in the area. Today was only our third visit but it has been consistent on the quality and originality of their menu. Don't come for a low budget snack as quality costs. Service can be almost too relaxed, so give yourself time to unwind, people-watch and absorb the ambience.

This is what I would call an up market bistro. I visited for lunch on a Wednesday, not market day, and dined on a Cabalva farm suet crusted beef and ale pie. My memories of suet are that it is thick and soggy but not this pie. The crust was thin and fairly hard and contained plenty of beef. Hardly any fat and no other ingredients except for the sauce so no vegetables used as a filler. Pricey at £12.80 but almost a meal in itself and served hot hence a 20 minute wait. I chose a side dish of ratte herb potatoes for £3.50. This was expensive as there were 7 on the plate. 50 pence for a small, new potato was cheeky I thought. Tasted good though.

Just had the most delicious lunch imaginable with the freshest ingredients and so beautifully presented - wish we lived nearer so we could come more often

A coffee,tea, bacon sandwich and cheese toastie £22.50. Is expensive, it’s 5 star prices and I would normally would not have paid it.

Such a nice place but on the three occasions I've visited the staff at the desk never say hello and when you say it they are very sharp and come across as unfriendly. The cafe staff seem OK but I've never been tempted to stay for refreshments. A pity.....

This place suited me down to the ground - imaginative and delicious dishes, with plenty of vegetarian options on offer. A delight for the eye and the tastebuds! Obviously a local treasure.

Relatively small choice but all the better for it. Interesting, delicious 'lite bites' with great quality ingredients, combining seasonal vegetables with fresh herbs and freshly baked bread. So tasty and consistently good. Never fail to find something enjoyable at this place and great coffee too as well as homemade cordial, again with interesting flavour combinations. Always a treat...

Recently visited for first time as it was dog friendly.however,it will be the last. We ordered soup which came without bread. We paid over £5 for several very small slices of bread. I paid £6 for a small glass of wine which exceeds extortionate prices at airports. At least you get a large glass there for £7!

This was my first visit to The Chapel but I hope it won't be the last. We were a large party but the staff coped beautifully and the food was of high quality. If you want to eat from a menu with more unusual options than many other cafes, this the right place for you. I ordered a glass of arguably the best apple juice on the planet and was able to buy a bottle from the range of home-produced goodies.

Had a lovely lunch here as a birthday treat. The menu isn't extensive but the quality of the food more than makes up for it. Will certainly return again. Upstairs is a great venue for small concerts

Set in the basement of the church with outside seating in the garden the place has a lovely feel to it. The staff were very friendly to our kids, encouraging them to seek out the colouring and the toys whilst they were waiting for the food to arrive. The food was delicious, especially the Welsh rarebit and the coffee was the best I have had in quite a while.

We have been coming to the Chapel twice a year whilst on holiday in Abergavenny . We loved it. But this visit was disappointing. The food was lovely what little there was if it. One slice of Welsh rarebit with nothing else no garnish nothing. For £7 this is a joke! The soup at £6 was delicious but the accompanying bread was extra . This is definitely a change from previous years. Will probably not visit again despite the excellent food and atmosphere. My husband came home to eat another lunch.

Had a lovely impromptu afternoon tea and cake with friends and family whilst at the Abergavenny food festival. Sat outside in lovely walled garden. A little haven away from the buzz of the festival. Wonderful cakes and savoury scones. Toilets spotless.

Called in during the week, if you like strong creamy coffee, and mouth watering cheese scones then this is the best place to go in Abergavenny, they also have a fantastic choice of other cakes as well as the meals menu.