The Bell Inn in Monmouthshire

The staff were very friendly and the food was exceptional. Great proper pub. Super ham sandwich and the chips were to die for. Apparently the host is renowned for their quality.

A good old traditional English roast, nothing fancy just really nice food! I had pork wife had beef, Meat was lovely and tender loads of veg piping hot, lovely flavours, Owners and staff really nice & friendly. Atmosphere was down to earth, homely & allowed dogs. Had a meal during the week and thoroughly enjoyed that as well. Would definitely recommend going their for a pint & food, no airs & graces just a brilliant traditional pub!

I booked a table last minute to actually go some place different. We have eaten here pre repeated floods and were keen to return. The restoration has been carried out beautifully and compliments the riverside location perfectly. We had a table booked for 14.00 and arrived in good time, unlike some pretentious late comers who clearly wanted attention. We both had the Gravlax to start - a superb combination of flavours. I had the Fish and Chips for main and my wife had the Duck, we both thoroughly enjoyed the mean and the break. We will be back.

Just arrived for a week in this area, brilliant service, fresh local beer and whopping size portions of fantastic food. Will be retuning on Monday again after tonight, brilliant start to the week! Thanks guys

We ate here as part of a larger group celebrating a birthday in March. Our menu choices had been pre-ordered and we were very pleased with the quality and presentation of the food. The pub is in a beautiful setting just by the river and it oozes charm and appeal. Looking forward to coming back for a repeat visit.

We stopped here on a road trip driving from the North of Wales to the South. It was a nice quiet place to sit for a while and relax. I ended up leaving my bag there by mistake, and didn't realise until we'd been on the road again for around forty minutes! Luckily, I remembered the name of the place, which I suppose had stood out to me because I liked it. So I manage to call, and they were very helpful. We came back and got the bag, and the staff were really nice, and I know that they had made a genuine effort to contact me to return the bag. It seemed like they really cared, as opposed to just shrugging their shoulders about things. All the staff seemed like good people.

This is a traditional British pub in the tiny village of Redbrook on the Wye river. There are two pubs in town, but I came here on the recommendation of the owner of the B&B I was staying in. It is on the main highway, easy to find. I had veggie lasagna. It was a very generous portion, served with garlic bread & a nice green salad. The food was excellent. The owner & the lady who served us were very nice. This is a hangout for the locals, & everyone was very friendly. I met quite a few nice people, had a good meal & an enjoyable evening

Friendly atmosphere. Lisa was very welcoming and quick in serving, looking after us very well. Plenty of choice on the menu and was hot and plentiful when it arrived. Lamb in minted gravy was delicious. Locals were varied and all very friendly. They even had a book club meeting. Will definitely visit again before we leave the area.

We stopped off here on a beautiful sundayafternoon, thought we'd have lunch. The man behind the bar turned out to be such a rude person we settled for a drink sat be the river drunk them a left. Such a shame i seemed such a lovely place, but no need for rudeness.

This village pub is friendly and welcoming, and provides a good choice of pub meals plus a range of real ales. It is conveniently located for Offa's Dyke walkers, and overall represents excellent value fo rmoney.

My wife and I stayed here for a night during a recent business trip. The setting is absolutely beautiful with views and local walks that are amazing. Check in was a bit hit and miss and not a great experience (I recall that the guy checking us in said they were short staffed) The welcome wasn’t particularly warm and the journey to our room a little perfunctory. The room itself was charming in an old fashioned was fairly spacious and had a good bathroom. The bar and restaurant experience was disappointing in general. There was no shortage of staff but none seemed particularly interested in helping us or smiling / greeting. They did warm up once we made an effort to talk to them and my feeling is that they may have been lacking experience or confidence. The menu was good and the food was delicious and served well. Check out was similar to check in, in that there was nobody at the desk and when I did find somebody the service was functional at best with no goodbye’s etc. All in all it was a pleasant stay but could have been so much better with warmer greetings and better service at both entry, exit and bar/restaurant.

We went here as a party of 50 on a ruby tour. A bunch of adults and 10 year olds. We had pre-ordered but turned up late. The staff were so friendly and accommodating and the food was wonderful.

Very welcoming, good beer, weekend plenty going on,ate two evenings no complaints,just a spruce up would help.but acceptable, prices fine.

Good selection of beers and great food. Landlord can never do too much for you and the Natives are very friendly

We stayed here this week for one night, travelling. We will be back to stay for a holiday.

Very good standards at the Bell, food, beer and wines great. Pleasant to stop by and have a glass of...

Überaus freundlich und nett sowie super-lecker gegessen! Hier habe ich mich total wohl gefühlt. Einfach gesagt: absolut empfehlenswert!!

Having not been here for over 3 years we decided as it was a wet and windy day to go out for lunch to the Bell

Excellent establishment. Food is great, staff pleasant and facilities good even on a wet day. It is a great watering hole for walkers doing the River Monnow walk. Every occasion is catered for from Sunday lunch to a drink in the garden on a summer evening. Would highly recommend The Bell at Skenfrith.

Agradable bienvenida de camarero/propietario. Tenía un toque rural y pedimos comida (teníamos todo hamburguesa, patatas fritas y ensalada), el cual llegó rápidamente. Sin embargo, la hamburguesa panecillos estaban duros y la ensalada estaba floja y bañado en vinagre balsámico que no era indicada en el menú, y no lo que esperábamos o queríamos. La hamburguesa era aceptable, las patatas fritas. Las comidas eran razonables en £9. 95 cada uno, probablemente £6. 25 era correcta. Mi hija tenía una pinta de Peroni, que era muy pobre. Tenía una pinta de Monnow amargo que era insípido. He mencionado todo lo anterior en el bar cuando estábamos pagando £1 cada uno y se le cortó de la factura. No es muy probable que en cuello de los bosques de nuevo en cualquier momento, pero si no volverás a Bell.

Aparecimos aquí para el almuerzo en los días más calurosos del año. El chef dijo que no había puesto el horno en debido al calor, pero nos dio un descuidado de lo que él podía prepararon para nosotros. Hizo un gran esfuerzo para nosotros y nos dieron tres platos de comida. El perro fue bienvenida y me encantó el suelo frío de losa para refrescarse. Lo recomendaría para honesta comida de pub.

Siendo recién llegado a la zona, decidimos ver lo que uno de nuestros habitantes.

No es el más barato, pero muy bonito. Especialmente el cordero y oh mi pudding. El personal era atento y la mesa daba al jardín.

We decided to go to Monmouthshire for a day out and decided to grab a bite to eat. Found this pub on the way. Ordered Jerk chicken with rice and peas. Not only was the quality of food was amazing it was delicious too. Would highly recommend anyone to go there. Children's portions were good and everything was really fresh and tasty. Staff were really friendly. Will definitely go again if we are passing

We popped into the bell inn for dinner as where we were intending to go was full. What a stroke of luck ! The staff and the food were both really good and the price was very reasonable. I would recommend to anyone but not the sort of place to dress up to go to (a bit more casual)

Pleasant pub serving good pub food in a friendly atmosphere. Landlord and landlady went out of their way to make sure our evening went well. Locals friendly and good band on the night we were there.

Skenfrith is hidden off the main roads between Abergavenny, Hay & Monmouth. Wonderful scenery and a riverside castle to explore (free).The hotel/restaurant is small, dog friendly (in one bar), plentiful parking, and spotless, with flagstone floors but modern decor.Lunch & snacks menu offers a choice of good share platters or soups, sandwiches, several 'standard' mains, and a decent range of steaks.Friendly attentive staff, and a great relaxed atmosphere for those not in a rush (we were not in any way held waiting for our meals, but the Head Chef does warn people that everything is prepared fresh for you - and it showed!).Decent wine list, and good Real Ale choices.Thoroughly recommended as an off the beaten track destination.

Only ever used the Boat but 'forced' to the Bell for dinner AND WE WON'T BE GOING BACK!!Pleaseant staff, lovely meal, good beers and fun 'locals'. What more could you want.

We had a delicious lunch here today. The staff are absolutely superb and everything appears to be run very well. The food was delicious, especially loved the trifle. You are made to feel so welcome and the atmosphere is warm and informal. Will certainly be back.

Just had the most amazing Sunday Lunch. It's was so good. Blue Stilton brûlée with a walnut and apple starter followed by a wonderful roast beef main with beautifully cooked veg and crispy roast potatoes. The desserts were also excellent. Staff very friendly. A great find, highly recommended.

This old pub has been sympathetically renovated and is now a comfortable light building with a premium feel. The owners take great pride in the quality of their fares and this results in good food and ales. The staff were friendly and professional and took an interest in their work. All this comes at a price but it still provides value. My partner was a little more impressed with her meal than I was but the Butty Bach ale was a delight.

The Bell is an outstanding place to stay. Its location is great, the food really top class, the staff (and owner) very friendly, the rooms unusual (in a good way), clean and quiet.This is just a wonderful place.

The Bell was our favorite pub while visiting. The live music, the food, the BEER!! - I think I gained a few poundsNick is so friendly & always had a smile on! The Sunday Roast was a delicious home cooked meal very far away from home. The wild boar sausage was a special treat too.We went back a few times during our two week stay just up the road and each time the staff and locals made us feel very welcome. I (we) will be back

My dad and I enjoyed some beers and sunshine in the beer garden. Very good welcome and Bath Ales on tap. Good time !

We were staying at the Inglewood House, just up the road, and lost track of time and once we decided to go out to dinner it was almost 9. The owner called the Bell Inn asking if they could still prepare some chips or a quick snack for us. Not only did they prepare that but also some of the best ham we ever had. Friendly staff, great food and a typical pub atmosphere all around. Highly recommend!

Th Bell has lost none of its charm. On a summers evening what could be nicer to sit out in their garden sipping something sparkling before going indoors to eat?Th Bell has been a destination pub for a long time but is it still worth visiting. The answer is both yes and no. It still can hold its head high in terms of decor, ambience and usually service. However, it isn't what it was in terms of food. How we used to look forward to the amuse Boucher, succulent morsels which tantalised and raised expectations for the feast to come. On our last visit one solitary beignet lurked on a slate, dry and uninteresting, like an ageing model on a Spanish sunbed. Once interesting but now past it! The main course of steak was perfectly acceptable but not scintillating. It's fair to say you probably won't be disappointed unless you remember some of the highlights from yesterday year. It would be nice to see a bit more sparkle. Other restaurants in the area possibly have more interesting food, some at a cost, but none have the atmosphere that the Bell has. However, you cannot dine on ambience alone.

I was staying at Inglewood House and the owner recommended the Bell. It had everything you would want from a traditional UK pub. Warm welcome, nice location, traditional decor and a good solid, reasonably pricey meal. I had scampi and then sticky toffee pudding. Food was great

It is rare to find such a fantastic place to stay with so many other features.Stunning gardens,accommodation and lounge areas,superb menu with interesting dishes using locally sourced ingredients.The hamlet of Skenfirth is a real oasis with the river and countryside walks.I can't recommend this hidden gem highly enough,we will certainly be back.

Steak pie to die for, absolutely fantastic. Very quaint little pub, very friendly, looking forward to returning. Yes... for more steak pie!

Very attractive inn, beautifully laid out, with super terrace on a sunny day. Service very professional and found beef and pork dishes excellent. Beef was a bit rare for my wife but of excellent flavour. We thought the bill was reasonable for quality of food and service and on a nice day the restaurant is very well patronised.. Always fun to sit next to a TV celebrity as well. Skenfrith is a really idyllic village with castle, river, bridge and a good pub - quite apart from the beautiful surrounding countryside. What more could you ask for?

Overpriced food and nowhere near as good as it was. The garden is lovely and it's nice to go for a drink if you're in the area but with regret, this will be my last visit. In fact I was rather ill when I got home.

My family and I had a fantastic Sunday lunch at the Bell yesterday. We had a few unusual requests for food and we were quite a large part, but the staff and chef were extremely accommodating and friendly. The food came out quickly but not too quickly and it was all to a very high standard. I've been to the Bell a number of times but they exceeded themselves this time, in my opinion. Definitely one of the best pubs in Caerleon if you want to take family for a traditional but high standard meal.

Thoroughly enjoyed a superb meal, attentive service in a thoroughly nice "olde" world coaching inn surrounded by spectacular countryside.The ales in the bar were excellent.We will return and recommend to others,

Excellent food, a lovely location, great staff. Couldn't fault anything. Will definitely go back, well worth a visit

Inn looked lovely on arrival and it was a gorgeous sunny day. Lovely garden to sit outside in - and just across from the castle which we explored afterwards.Food a bit average. I had a pear, blue vineyard and hazelnut salad, which was okay but dressing let it down. French fries tasted like macdonalds. Perhaps I didn't choose do well but the execution could have been better.Still a very nice spot and I wasn't put off from going again and trying something different.

Recently my wife and I visited this cosy restaurant in Redbrook on our way back to Warwickshire after fishing for salmon on the famous Bigsweir Fishery a few miles down stream. On arrival we were met by the owner who was very friendly and welcoming. Despite having others to serve he gave us menus and drinks straight away. There is an extensive board menu with an emphasis on various and interesting steak meals. The wine was good and served at the correct temperature and the local customers at the bar were extremely friendly, welcoming and happy to talk to visiting travellers being especially proud of the area they live in. The food was excellent particularly the copious amounts of whitebait and the wild mushroom soup were memorable, delicious and tasted wonderful.It is a haven of friendliness good food and reminiscent of the days of coaching inn caring service exactly suited the wonderful Wye Valley whilst at the same time, having modern qualities of fine fayre, good refreshment and a welcoming atmosphere.We will defiantly eat there again.

Great choices on menu and food very good and plentiful. Kids had great choices too and we all really enjoyed our meals

The Bell Inn, is a fully restored seventeenth century building in Monmouthshire. It is situated in a peaceful spot overlooking the river Monnow and within sight of the ruins of a thirteenth century fortress built to defend one of the main routes from England. My Mother and I went to The Bell Inn for Sunday lunch for a special treat. When we booked we explained that I am a vegetarian and we were told that this message would be passed onto the chef who would prepare something for me on the day. When we arrived at the Bell Inn we found a convivial and welcoming atmosphere and we were comfortably seated in a spacious and well decorated dining area with a view over the garden at the back. The waitresses, with one exception, were charming and obliging. They had noted the fact that I was a vegetarian as promised and I agreed on the chef's vegetarian special which was a three cheese souffle and mushroom sauce. When my meal arrived I requested a yorkshire pudding to accompany my food which was immediately brought out for me from the kitchen. My Mother had Roast Pork and our meals were served with generous portions of cauliflower cheese and vegetables cooked, aldente, to perfection. The three cheese souffle with mushroom sauce was mouth meltingly delicious. My Mother enjoyed her meal of roast pork and vegetables although she had to send back to the kitchen for the crackling which had been forgotten. Each table was provided with a large bottle of chilled water to go with the meal which was a nice touch. We ate so well that, despite the tempting dessert menu, we did not have room for puddings. The desserts served at the other tables looked delicious however. The rhubarb and berry crumble and the ice-cream desserts appeared to be particularly popular. After our lunch my Mother and I went for a walk around the village and the castle ruins which was a lovely way to finish the afternoon. In summary my Mother and I had a delicious meal in a convivial atmosphere in a beautiful setting. It was a perfect afternoon and I look forward to visiting again.

We have eaten at the Bell on a number of occasions before and always found it to be very good. Having not visited for about a year we decided to go again this weekend - what a huge disappointment. Service, staff and food were all indifferent (2 young waiting staff were very good! ) we weren't allowed to order in the Bar and had to take our table despite arriving on time. Apparently they were very busy but this wasn't evidenced by full tables! Some of the food was ok but some was not good at all, overcooked pheasant, onion rings that came from a Harvester (including the smell of stale cooking oil!) and a pudding that at best might have made a school dinner menu. The senior waitress wasn't interested in any complaints - she was very rude and although they deducted the cost of the poor pudding there was no remorse and we still had to pay a service charge. I didn't make too much fuss on the night as it was a special birthday celebration and I decided to write the following day. I didn't want to post on Trip Advisor but my email to the Bell hasn't been replied to and they obviously don't take service seriously. We were a party of 6 and spend a lot of money - but we won't be going again and I'd advise anyone of thinking about it to look elsewhere.What a shame this was once a lovely restaurant in a great location. The new owners need to act quickly if they want to rescue the reputation of a once lovely restaurant

I hate giving bad reviews, particularly as this pub is not a million miles away from where I live.The last time I was here was about 5 years ago and my wife and I had a reasonable meal. I'll be honest, I don't even know if it has changed hands since then.My wife and I were traveling back from Birmingham and had decided to finish off the day with a pub lunch. We stopped off at two previous hostelries, but found them to be packed with Xmas revelers. A little disheartened, we soldiered on and when we approached the Bell, we noticed that there were only a few cars in the car park. We pulled up and I jumped out to see if food was being served as there were no apparent lights on inside. Upon entering, The whole place felt cold and damp. No heating! There were about 10 or so individuals huddled around tables in the bar with pints of beer in front of them, all in their winter coats and not looking all that happy. There was no barman and only one person perched on a stool in the corner of the bar. Not even a nod or a smile. My god, I thought that I had entered the world of the zombies. I waited for service and waited some more. Nothing. I glanced through a diamond shaped window in the door to the end of the bar. On the other side was obviously the kitchen and I could see a young lady prepping food. All of a sudden she licked her fingers and carried on. Need I go on................... I turned and left. If that was their standard of hygiene, then I'm sorry. This is not the place for me.

The lunchtime menu is extensive and includes vegetarian options. The service was excellent and very friendly.

Imaginative use of ingredients with a lot of the produce from their own kitchen garden - good variety and varied choice of menu often with specials board included - staff extremely attentive and knowledgeable, about the menu and bar - eating outside on the patio in fine weather is a wonderful and relaxing experience - we have never been disappointed and are both looking forward to our lunch stop visit later this month.Hilary Gill.

Needed a stop on our journey from Dorset to Hereford, decided to call in here for lunch. The Male staff, said the Restaurant was closed ,but we could sit either in the bar, or the covered area by the entrance. which we decided on. The lunch was reasonable, the covered area less so. Looked quite run down, and in need of some TLC. Shame because the only member of Staff we saw, was working very hard, coping with a steady influx of visitors.

Plain and simple but serving high quality food at reasonable prices with a sensational wine list. Very nice staff who give a warm and attentive service.

The Sunday lunch was very good. The beef was really well cooked with loads of vegetables, the service was polite and efficient. One of us had pork and another the lasagne very good and large portions of everything. The starters were ordinary but just as we arrived they had cooked some crab cakes which were excellent.

Friendly staff and fantastic food. Great vegetarian food. Couldn't fault it. Would certainly recommend it. .

Stopped here for a bite to eat after a walk on the Monmouth trail as they would let our dog in. This was a great find with very friendly staff and locals, a good and varied selection of food and ales/cider and sensible prices. The food was of a high quality, as was the cider and we would thoroughly recommend the Bell to anyone passing through the area.

Such a lovely friendly pub in the wye valley, food is always lovely, staff brilliant & really make you feel welcome. Well worth a visit

All the ingredients here are impeccably sourced. Overall, the food was well-prepared; my only criticism would be that the execution didn't live up to the vision. My duck breast was a little overdone, and my friend's chicken dish was slightly underseasoned. The dining room is beautiful - lovely gastropub decor, fresh flowers, etc.

What lovely place. The wye valley is one of the UK's best secrets and the Bell Inn is a part of it. This is what a real pub should be like. So what's so special? Everyone here works to make sure you have a good time and everyone. The food is excellent. Our waitress Gaya, yes Gaya, was very helpful and had a lovely smile. Recommended for walkers also to stay over, good value and a real INN.

Had my wedding reception at The Bell in April. Wonderful! All guests enjoyed the day and all complimented on how lovely the day was. Food is fantastic. All staff were fantastic and very helpful. Thank you to all for making our day a day to remember. Would highly recommend everyone to eat and enjoy the Bell in Redbrook.

Attended a Wedding Reception at the Bell, what a fantastic meal, superbly presented and immaculate organisation. All guests were complimentary about the quality of the food, the imaginative menu and the professional service. Excellent range of beers, of the highest quality, cannot recommend high enough.

This is a cosy pub in a small village, the people were frindly with a log fire burning away on a cold october evening

Have been to the Bell Inn at Redbrook a number of times over the past few years, and whilst I agree with some of the reviewers that the quality dipped for a while I can happily say that the meals that we had last Friday evening were absolutely superb. The menu was not too long, but reasonably imaginative and varied. We had a variety of dishes between - belly pork, shark, duck and sea bass (I gather they change the menu reasonably frequently). Everyone was extremely happy with their choices and with the quality and quantity of food.The following evening we had bar snacks in the bar, and these too were well cooked and tasty.

Every time I go to the Bell I have been impressed with the friendly staff, excellent food (locally sourced) and perfect environment.

We treated ourselves to lunch and although not cheap was really tasty and well presented.

Not sure if all the 5* review went to the same place?!? But we went there for lunch the menu was a choice of 5 meals on the black board and 3 local standing at the bar... So we walk out?!?

We came here for a family meal and was sadly left quite disappointed. We thought it was going to be a lovely meal, especially with all the mentions of home cooked food! To start with we was waiting a long time for our food, and the place was dead. 2 of the 4 meals were ok but the other 2, was another story! Both of the 2 were so oily but the main problem was that mine was inedible as it was so overcooked. I'm not one to complain usually, as I don't like to make a scene, but my main meal was so overcooked that I could only eat a couple bites (i'm not exagerating either). I struggled to cut it with my knife it was that bad, which is saying something! It wasn't something that can easily be burnt either. I had a quick apology and was still charged full price for mine, which I thought was a joke. Not a discount, free drink or even desert offered. I would have complained further about this, but I didn't want to risk spoiling the family night further, especially when our family had travelled down especially. The pub itself was friendly and the locals seemed nice and chatty. Overall though, we won't be returning sadly!

Gastropub is a term that is applied quite loosely these days to some pubs. The bell deserves this description. Everything from the rooms,breakfast lunch and dinner was fantastic. The setting is wonderful with some great walks to enjoy before you come back to relax in the wonderful atmosphere .Being a wine lover the amount of wines by the glass was commendable, also the mark up on top bottles was very reasonalble.Loved it

Canapes beforehand were tasty and a nice touch. The food was very well cooked and presented. Service was friendly and helpful. A lovely range of cheeses offered - my favourite - and we tried the beef and the pork. Both were well cooked and very tasty. Particularly liked the mini steak and kidney pie. Scallop starters sweet and juicy.

The new management has made this pub into a great location to stop for either a excellant meal or a friendly chat and drink. We were welcomed like locals and felt like we had been going their all our lives.

Great setting, Great large rooms. Serious though, the price all very high and very bad service. This is basically a very pretty part of South Wales, however to charge London prices and serve up expected good food they are having a laugh! One thing is worth mentioning, comprehensive Wine List, but why travel to here???

I have eaten here a few times. Fantastic location in the Wye Valley just outside Monmouth. The pub has a few real ales to sample. Always very good pub food. The steaks are excellent along with a decent selection of fish meals cooked to a good standard, vegetables spot on. I ate my first Oyster here and enjoyed it, so it has to be good.