The Fountain Inn in Monmouthshire

Before visiting Tintern Abbey we decided to find a good pub in the area. The Fountain Inn is just lovely, off the beaten track through beautiful woods with a stream alongside the road. It is an atmospheric 17th century pub with a roaring log fire and a great menu, it was difficult to choose as there was a fantastic range of food and very good value too. We were really pleased with the food we had, it was cooked to perfection, steak and duck just as we’d asked, a good selection of perfectly cooked fresh vegetables, delicious potato rosti and dauphinois. They even make their own bread which is a treat and we really enjoyed the ales they have. The lady who served us was lovely, very warm and friendly, she couldn’t have been more hospitable and welcoming. It was our wedding anniversary so thanks to the Fountain Inn for making it a very memorable one!

Very good Sunday roast. Staff friendly and efficient. Mushrooms to start were very good. Had the pork and my wife had the Veggie equivalent. Good value.

Great classic pub in a beautiful location in the hills above Tintern. Friendly welcome with good service. Food was excellent and the prices very reasonable. Would certainly recommend and will be back. Dog friendly.

After visiting Tintern Abbey we needed sustenance and luckily had booked a table at the Fountain. A charming little low beamed pub,log fires crackling invitingly,our table was tucked in a nook and we took our seats. Our meals soon arrived,both Sunday roasts,mine being a gluten free chicken with all the trimmings bar the yorkie. Gorgeous food,simple and full of flavour with the best crispy roast potatoes. We,just about,had room for dessert,mine a gluten free roulade and my partner had a wonderfully indulgent Eton Mess. Washed it all down with a glorious pint of local bitter and the bill was extremely reasonable. Well worth an hours drive for us and we will be back,and hungry,very soon. Thank you to all the staff and charming owners. Super little pub.

Good old fashioned pub serving nice beers and good pub food. The Fountain is set in some lovely country side and well worth stopping at. The management are friendly and accommodating.

Wonderful people and wonderful food. A nice cosy pub atmosphere too. If a place has Christmas pudding on the menu in February, then you know it’s going to be good and it really was. Would thoroughly recommend.

Simply cannot believe the food at this place, top restaurant quality. Lovely atmosphere. Hidden gem 💎

Stopped for lunch during a 10 mile circular walk from St Arvans. Surprisingly no other customers when the four of us arrived, but a great welcome. Excellent range of draught beers and ciders. We each chose a different dish from the "Starters" menu - all very well presented, generous portions. Excellent food. Highly recommended

Food was fabulous, we had the vegetarian lasagne was wonderful , also the fish and chips batter was lovely and crispy , puddings are a must , good portions , the staff lovely , cosy feel , absolutely will be back to sample more on the menu.

Was recommended this pub by a friend and though we would try it out one afternoon. What a lovely place, quant, cosy and a true feel of what a pub should be. Enjoyed our visit so much we have requested a table for Christmas Day. Thoroughly recommend. Very reasonably priced also.

Beautiful, lovely staff, excellent food friendly locals perfect . They had evening local musicians and the atmosphere was truly amazing

4 of us booked for Sunday lunch in this lovely quaint country pub. Two ordered chicken, 1 lamb and one pork. All was cooked to perfection with a lovely tasty vegetable assortment. First class! Two of us also ordered a dessert which were delicious. Would 100% recommend.

We were in the area looking at property and decided to have our evening meal here before heading home. Lovely home style food , great wine and most of all a jolly atmosphere, local farmers chatting away and a really nice landlord

Visited for an evening whilst on holiday 6 adults and 2 dogs. Made to feel very welcome by the landlord and staff. The food was all home cooked and excellent. Portion sizes were very generous. There was some musicians practicing I. The pub and that just made the evening more enjoyable.

I went with my family for a nice night out to celebrate the end of school exams. They do the best fish and chips I’ve ever had. My mum had the fish stew with homemade bread. Impeccable quality, atmosphere and service as always. Couldn’t recommend here every higher.

really good night with a great atmosphere and live music with great beer and bar staff, nothing to much trouble. Definitely recommend.

One of the best meals out that we have had. Warm and friendly pub with a great menu that uses locally sourced produce. The dessert menu is wonderful.

We visited this thriving country pub whilst on holiday, on the recommendation of a local landowner, and we were highly impressed. Wednesdays are “pie and pint night” and great value it is, too! All the food was home-cooked, absolutely delicious and perfectly cooked and served. I had the mixed German sausage and mixed bean pie, and my wife chose the wild mushroom and garlic pie. There was plenty of choice on the menu, including vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free options, and a great selection of desserts. As a CAMRA member, I was delighted to find four real ales on handpump. The welcome was friendly, the service efficient and we will definitely eat here again. A pub not to be missed.

We visited the pub after a very difficult journey and the beer and the wine were excellent and the welcome and music pleasant. We decided to book Sunday lunch. The pub was full but the service was efficient and friendly. The lunch arrived very soon and was excellent. There were 7 vegetables, good meat (not pre-packed slices) and nothing over or under-done which given the number of customers was brilliant. The desserts were excellent too. We then booked an evening meal. My husband can't eat certain things and his meal was adjusted accordingly- including three different coloured and beautifully cooked long carrots! I had an extremely imaginative, healthy and flavoursome honeyed chicken with different coloured baby tomatoes, pinenuts and plenty of healthy finely chopped vegetables. I would love to find food as good as this in London!

Four of us had dinner on Saturday night and it was excellent. The pub was warm and welcoming with the fire lit and it had a welcoming atmosphere. The food and service were fantastic and the landlord and waitress were very friendly and efficient. We had a very pleasant evening indeed and it was good to experience a proper traditional pub with good food and drink, a friendly welcome, a warm fire and good conversation.

We visited without making a booking on a Thursday evening. There were 3 cars in the car park. Pub had 3 maybe 4 tables full and a couple reserved but plenty of space otherwise. Asked the landlord if we could eat and we were met with "Oh well it's only the 2 of us here tonight"....hardly what I would call a welcome! I did say, well we can always leave? He went into the kitchen and cam back and said we could order food. Whoop whoop. My husband ordered the venison burger & I order the ham, egg & chips. When the food arrived my husbands burger had cheese on, which was not part of the description on the menu. My husband has a cheese allergy and so would never order anything with cheese in/on it. When my husband pointed this out to the landlord he said, no, there's definitely cheese on it. No apology, no I'll get you another, just point blank, you're wrong and I'm right. We switched meals, it seemed the easiest thing to do at this point. The food was ok, we've had worse, we've had better. When we left the pub, we looked at the menu again and sure enough, no cheese on the venison burger. Husband went back and quietly pointed this out to him.....he still refused to believe us. When we got home, we looked at the menu on the website....guess what, no cheese. Seriously bad attitude from the landlord who obviously doesn't like to be wrong. I understand that the customer isn't always right, but this time we were. We won't bother going back.

Whilst visiting Tintern fancied some food. Found this pub and had hoped for some decent pub grub….we were bowled over by the food served! We had the roast Sunday dinner- absolutely faultless! Everything perfectly cooked, great selection of vegetables, roast beef and lamb were succulent and portion sizes were really good. The gravy was spectacular! By the time you consider the drinks, value for money and the delightful and friendly landlord and staff in this cozy old pub….. This really is a gem of a find. Would highly recommend and will definitely be going back. Just lovely!

Once again a brilliant visit. Great food, great beer, great atmosphere, great service at a very GREAT price.

My husband and I booked a table on the spur of the moment, and glad we did, it has a lovely atmosphere, no blaring musuc just people talking. Food was delicious, and would recomend to anyone who appreciates good food.

Great Pub Great Location Lovely Staff Marvellous food We popped in for drinks, looked at the menu, chatted to the owner (Happy Birthday) and ordered our food, it arrived and was beautiful

What a great find. Roast beef and Yorkshire Pudding for four. Absolutely delicious and great value. Lovely friendly service. Highly recommended.

Having missed lunch due to a long walk around Tintern, we called in here on our way back to Usk on the off-chance we could get something to eat. The very friendly landlord told us that evening service was starting in half an hour, so...

A cosy country pub with two log-burners and a menu to die for - inspired taste combinations at very reasonable prices. I don't know why locals travel to Bristol or Cardiff for meals out when they have this on their doorstep. Special enough to be...

Have been to this pub on a few occasions. A lovely little pub not too far off the beacon track. I had a day out with my sister. The pub was nice and cosy and the manager who greeted us was very friendly and shown...

This is a very warm, friendly and traditional country pub located in splendid isolation in some of the most beautiful countryside you will find anywhere. Menu has plenty of choice and food is great. The location and the pub itself make for a perfect dining...

My second visit, loved the pub, the ambience, the customers (their dogs), the pies...but the vegetables were just warmed up raw, I love only just cooked veg but these were in ediable..shame, as everything else was lovely .

We sought this pub out following a recommendation from Camra, and were not disappointed. The beer is excellent, and the food is fantastic. Very friendly landlord and staff, good value for money, this pub takes some beating !

My wife and I had an early evening Sunday roast. The food was very good. The problem was with another customer drinking at the bar. A woman sitting at the bar with a male companion was swearing very loudly. We didn’t want to hear about...

The landlord and locals were all very welcoming and the Sunday dinners were possibly the best we have ever enjoyed in a pub. Delicious roasts with a good selection of vegetables perfectly cooked, many thanks to the chef! The food is locally sourced, some of...

So glad we decided to book here for Sunday Lunch with our daughter and her husband. We used to eat here regularly many years ago, we were not disappointed I had the Fountains own pork my wife chose the Welsh lamb so I got to...

Absolutely love this pub!! Recently moved onto the area and can’t believe we have The Fountain on our doorstep. Have been for so many meals which have all been fabulous, the food really is excellent!! Recently went with friends, sat next to the fire as...

The Fountain was recommended during our weeks holiday and we weren't disappointed. The pub is very cosy with 2 roaring fires and a great selection of local ales and cider. We were made to feel very welcome by the owners and the locals who were...

The food was so nice it had a range of vegatarian and meat dishes and th portions were good. the aptmosphere was cozy (with the fire). The staff were very nice,if your in Tintern or Chepstow you must go there.

Four us visited this pub on a Sunday lunch time and we all had a delicious home cooked meal that you couldn’t fault! It is a lovely, very old pub with a very friendly Landlord! Will definitely visit again, especially now the bridge is free! Incidentally, on their website it says Sunday lunch £6.95 when it is actually £9.95 but still extremely good value for money.

Well this little pub is awesome, friendly ,warm great service, fabulous food, great menu. Lovely log fire cant wait to visit here in the summer months .

We’ve been to the Fountain a few times and it never disappoints. Summer eating in the garden or a winter night by the fire. The food is excellent, great selection - for vegetarians and most of it is gluten free, it is beautifully served and really tasty! 2 added bonuses - the prices are reasonable and dogs are very welcome.

Good atmosphere and a good choice of dishes in this friendly pub.

We stayed at Ty Mawr Barn 3 miles away and visited the pub on our final night. Decent food and beer but the atmosphere was excellent, calm and friendly. lf you want an upmarket dining out this is not the place. This is what a pub should be like. Great bar staff/owner. Not a tied pub - seems to be an independent. I loved it.

Food amazing, ambiance amazing, cider amazing, Steve amazing.... what more can I say. AMAZING! Will visit more often on my next visit to wales 👍

Just visited The fountain inn and had a great evening .From the warm welcome from the landlord and some great banter with the locals. We had the paella for 2 and a lasagne we can say they was fantastic both in quantity and quality. We then had desserts both were again fantastic. Shame we were on holiday or we would be regulars.

Dating to the 16th century this Inn is fun and very welcoming. We all enjoyed our food. I really enjoyed the ploughman's plate of local cheeses and bread. Everyone there from the manger (owner) and staff to the friendly locals was very friendly and we had a great time!

What a find , excellent food ,all homemade . Paella well worth the wait . Lovely friendly staff, landlord etc . Shame we found it on the last day of our holiday rather than the first!

Absolutely delicious food in a traditional pub. Very friendly landlord. Would love to come again. Well worth a visit.

A lovely country pub with fantastic food, great atmosphere, a friendly landlord and marvellous staff (especially a lady called Caroline!). The locals are also very friendly! This is a must visit pub if you are staying in the Tintern and Chepstow area. Only 5 minutes from Tintern. The menu is quite extensive with enough choice for a visit every night for a week. It is probably the best pub in the area! There is plenty of seating inside and in the garden and parking is easy. It may be best to book especially on "Pie night" which is a Wednesday. The bread and Ice-cream is made by the landlord and the ham and free range eggs, and of course the pies, are produced on site.

Absolutely bloody lovely! Atmosphere great,food fantastic, cosy with log burners, staff great, will definitely go back, recommend very highly. Thai fish curry and black treacle belly pork to die for!

We had an early evening Sunday Lunch. The meat I had was not easily identified as lamb, but a splash of mint sauce made it seem like it was. My wife's beef looked much like my lamb, both lacked the suculent body one would expect from a sunday roast. They were accompanied by a selection of undercooked vegetables, comprising carrots, ok they can be undercooked, but leek, roast potato, do not fare so well. The gravy was bland, well the whole main course was. I then had apple pie and custard which looked unapetising on the plate, not presented well. I have to say however, it was extreemly good. We were looking forward to revisiting an old haunt, where the food had been, many years ago, exceptional. Maybe we came on a bad day. I guess one must not believe that one's visit will necessarily live up to the many good reviews. Disapointing. Date of visit 26 November 2017

Very friendly pub. Great food reasonably priced. Will be back. Had starter, main and home made desert. Plum crumble the best I have ever tasted. Garden needs a little tlc though. Sunday roast a must

Recommended by our hosts at the Old Rectory B&B; in Tintern this was a great find. Up a fairly windy skinny road it was worth the trip. The food was delicious and ambience great

Teníamos una preciosa experiencia culinaria durante unas vacaciones. Mi marido (que es Francesa) afirma que fue una de las mejores comidas que ha tenido en el REINO UNIDO. Él tenía el pato y tuve relleno de pollo con chorizo. Sin duda volveremos!

Sunday lunch is great. Pie night on a Wednesday also great (you get a pint thrown in!). Really friendly proper pub at the end of a two mile walk from Tinten (or a 5 min drive)

Es un pub escondido en el valle, pero si quieres una comida de domingo en un pub rural, está bien. Tuve un domingo tradicional, carne, budín de Yorkshire con verduras generoso. La carne estaba bien, y todos aquellos que disfrutamos con las comidas allí era como se muestra en los platos vacíos. El desierto que tuve fue un caramelo roulade, que estaba bien. La cerveza es buena con las opciones locales. Mi comida llegó a 13 libras para los dos campos que me parecía una buena relación calidad-precio.

We found this lovely old pub on a cold wet night. Open fires, antique music players and some really great home cooked food. The landlord is a very welcoming chap too!

Fuimos como dos familias en Año Nuevo y después del Día de frivolities Nochevieja que esperábamos para un buen asado los domingos. No nos decepcionó en lo más mínimo. Gran ambiente y muy acogedora por el quemador de tronco. Los asados del domingo eran grandes porciones y sabrosa, no medias raciones para niños también que era perfecta. Altamente recomendado.

La Fuente fue recomendado por un vecino y desde nuestro local cerrado hace 5 años, es ahora el más cercano conjunta pub - cosa es que bien escondida en los palitos, pero bien vale la pena buscar. El ambiente es siempre agradable, la bienvenida siempre cálida y la comida no sólo una fantástica relación calidad-precio pero buenas porciones tamaño - que normalmente lucha fin! No quiero decir mucho ya que no quiero que sea tan popular que no! Por cierto, el almuerzo de los domingos es también muy popular.

Fui con amigos de la familia. Antiguo encantador pub de moda, un poco alejado de la zona principal de Tintern. La comida era irregular, filetes ligeramente recargado, tarta de juegos era encantador y bien presentado. Porciones grandes y una buena selección de cervezas.

Stayed in a holiday place just up the road from the Fountain Inn. Went there for a meal on the Saturday night. Was a typical local, friendly pub. The menu was great. I am coeliac so i had to have gluten free food. this was not a problem as all the food is locally sourced and made from fresh. I had a few ciders and we both enjoyed a nice evening here. Would definitely recommend it.

Great beer and good food. We were walking in the area and decided to give it a try. We were not disappointed.Mike

Wonderful little pub, gorgeous food (although my fish portion was too small). Others meals much better value.

a warm welcome on an unexpectedly foggy evening. Extensive menu of pub favourites, a specials board would have been welcome, though I gather that the menu changes every day. Sorry to miss the Pie and Pint night which is a Wednesday.

Wonderful "back in time" pub and restuarant with excellent choice of ales and delicious food. Should not be missed.

The B&B we were staying at recommended this hidden treasure to us and we were glad they did. The landlord was very friendly and chatty, waitress was friendly and didn't try to rush us into ordering, and the locals were also friendly and welcoming.The food was delicious and plentiful, and the desert (usually the letdown of most meals) was excellant.If this pub was closer to us it would certainly be our local.

Only popped in for a pint on a walk, ended up having a spot of lunch and a chat with the owner, lovely chips. Apparently they often have their own pork on the menu, heading back for a Sunday lunch soon.

Been here several times and had fabulous food and excellent service every time. A hidden gem of a place.

We have visited this pub several times while staying nearby. It is a traditional cosy country pub with log fires and a nice garden. They have a good selection of ales and a good typical pub menu. We didn't have a meal here this time, but came to their Wednesday "Pie and a Pint" night previously- good food and huge portions ! The staff are very friendly and helpful and the pub is dog friendly.

Leading a bit of a hectic life, no one feels like cooking, some of us love it, some loathe it, so we, as a couple dine out regularly, not designer food, just simple pub grub...We had supported a fairly local pub, but due to hit and miss meals decided to venture further afield, someone had recommended The Fountain....From our first visit to our latest, the food, the service, the cozy atmosphere never fails to impress...The gardens are very pretty, with ample opportunity to laze an afternoon away with a pot of tea or a bottle of wine...( I don't drive, so opting for the wine is easy for me!!!)My partner is a steak man, with, preferably, home cooked and peeled chips, this they do...I'm not a burger person but......their burger certainly made " would you like a sweet" seem a step too far....( very filling, very tasty)Steak is always cooked to perfection, always tender and tasty, a simple thing like peas, yes peas, not overcooked to mush, but cooked just right....My burger, topped with bacon, egg and cheese....lots of flavours on the bun and lovely home made chips....We've never been able to manage a sweet, but have looked at them drifting by to other tables, looking very plentiful indeed....The interior is rustic, cozy and tables around a lovely wood burning stove...The hosts of the pub, are chatty, pleasant and knowledgeable about the area....I must mention the waitress who served us last night, very friendly and funny....All in all a pub that serves consistently excellent meals, reasonably priced, friendly hosts and a lovely location...We are looking forward to cold winters nights, to sit around the glowing wood burning stove and maybe try a pudding or two....maybe!!!!!

We were recommended this place by our B&B hosts. It was a bit tricky to find, we had to follow a windy road around that seemed to go on for ages. We had good food and plenty of it. You won't go hungry. Would recommend it.

The inn is approached via the back roads. It has a large car park.This pub is very rustic. If you are worried about the odd dead fly on the window sills, you had best not stop.If you want a home cooked meal with a wide selection of interesting beers, limited on cider, then this is a good place to stop.Wednesday is Pie and Pint night, a selection of at least 6 pies with a pint.Its a family pub that allows dogs in the early part of the evening. It is busy of a Friday and Saturday evening.It has a large garden for a drink on a summers day.We would go back again.

I have not been to The Fountain for some time but I recently visited the area again and over a week I visited the pub for a drink and something to eat. On one of the visits the experience was as I had remembered it from my last visit some six months prior. Everything was of a good standard. The second visit was not so good. I realise that the more people that come into a pub puts pressure on the staff etc but the overall quality was not as good. Perhaps it was just a minor blip?experiences, you're helping travellers make better choices and plan their dream trips. Thank you!

Went camping near the Forest of Dean and during a quick coffee stop someone recommended the Fountain Inn as a dog friendly food pub. What a recommendation! The food was all produced by the wife of the owner and barman, unfortunately we never got to meet her. Superb. The menu choice was nice and varied but not too vaste. The prices excellent. We had starters, mains and fat boy me a pudding. All were superb!! The honey chicken main i had was one of the tastiest salads I have ever eaten. Including drinks it was approx £50. It was that good we went again two days later. My wife stated the tiramisu the best she'd ever had. I would thoroughly recommend. The surroundings were an old traditional pub, very friendly and welcoming. Not modern and fresh if that's what your after but that's not us.

We dropped in on a Wednesday evening and found the pub was doing pie and pint. There was a selection of interesting pie and cask ales. When the meal arrived they had lots of freshly cooked vegetables and a delicious piece of homemade pie. Very friendly service and excellent value for money for real home cooked food. Will be back to explore the rest of the menu.

We had a long walk and were late for our booking. Although there were 15 of us the roast was excellent and the service quick, served in a private upstairs room. Choice is obviously a bit limited (4 different roasts and baguettes and sandwiches made from these, served with salad) out of season in a country pub, but we could not fault them, despite the fact that they were also catering for a large christening party, which also looked excellent.

Just had a fantastic meal in this pub. The food was lovely, proper pub grub with great service. Thanks!

Read some very good things about this pub so factored it into a rather long walk and detour from Offas Dyke. Sad to say the famous welcome was a bit of a disdainful look and grunt from the older bird behind the bar who seemed to begrudgingly serve us two pints. I was incredibly hungry but due to the unwelcoming feel of the pub decided to leave without eating.

Located above Tintern on a quiet country road this is a lovely, old, atmospheric pub. We were a party of 4 having lunch and were all very satisfied with our choices, One of our party is a trained chef which gives some indication of how good the food is! The beer drinkers amongst us very much appreciated the selection of beers on offer. The landlord was friendly and engaging. We will most definitely revisit, hopefully for dinner, when next in the area.

We have been regularly going to the Fountain for lunch and dinner for years and, before that, we also used to go to owners Steve and Jill's previous location (the Cherry Tree). The food has always been absolutely outstanding for every visit. Special features include the remarkable selection vegetables (especially with the Sunday lunch) and the range of home-made desserts. The menu is always changing in creative ways. The "old pub" atmosphere in the Fountain is also very special and the overall value and experience is exceptional every time.

Admittedly a Sunday evening in what has been a beautiful old pub at the top of the valley from Tintern, but stared at by locals, and flat beer!

Visited last weekend for mother's day and I have to say the cooked dinner was fab. The lamb was slightly more well done than I'm used to but I suppose they have to cater for everyone's taste! It tastes like a home cooked roast which can be quite hard to find in a restaurant. The staff were very friendly too. Plenty of walks around this area if you fancy it. I'll definitely return.

Had a lovely dinner sitting in front of the fire, playing with a local Labrador! Real personal touch with the owner chatting to us about local running events and pouring us samples of cider to try. Couldn't fault the venison burger or the Gorgonzola ravioli. Hope to visit again!

Myself and two friends visited the pub last Friday eve and had a great welcome, fab food - duck was incredible - and very friendly service. Very cosy and warm old pub.

A group of eleven of us celebrating a family get together ate at the Fountain Inn recently having chosen it from the TripAdvisor reviews, and it more than lived up to its billing. The charming building is warm and cosy with a wonderful friendly, unrushed atmosphere. The hosts were friendly and very accommodating - nothing was too much trouble. The food was simply stunning - beautifully cooked to taste and delivered hot to the table in one go. They readily accommodated one of our group with difficult intolerances and we all really enjoyed our meals. It was a lovely place - the sun helped as the Inn is in a beautiful spot - and we would heartily recommend it.

We came across this little gem on a Monday bank holiday weekend. It was just an amazing experience. The menu had huge variety. We had homemade melted Brie as a starter which was a good 10 out 10. We then had pork and lamb which were locally sourced (pork from the actual farm). The staff are very friendly and welcoming. Definitely worth trying this place.

We went for a family lunch and enjoyed a wonderful home made meal in the pub garden. Everything was freshly prepared and tasted great with very generous portions. Steve, the owner, is so friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend the venison burger. Amazing value too!

Been lots of times to the fountain, can only say that it gets better each time. Excellent host, great food, good cider (and beer) selection. Great atmosphere, can't fault it. Thanks to Steve and Gill and the team.

I first when to this pub some forty years a go but left the area many years ago. It was a great place then and still is today. A bit off the beaten track but well worth a visit. The ambiance is just right for a places of this character. Steve, the landlord, is not a grumpy old git as the sign by the entrance says but a very welcoming host. The food is excellent, prepared by Steve’s wife, and is great value for money. There is a good selection of beers many of which are from local small breweries.

Lovely little pub and restaurant offering fresh local food some of which is produced in their own garden! The menu changes frequently and they offer an excellent value week night special.

When the menu says "home-reared boar chops", you just have to say, "Yes, please!". The tender, juicy meat (a generous portion, too) was served with Gruyere mashed potato and an Armagnac and apple jus, and accompanied by a selection of green vegetables that included Romanesco. Altogether a delicious meal. No surprise there, then!

Very friendly, good range of beers (incl. local), nice Sunday lunch (good value, three-course menu available, very nice homemade deserts, large portions). Pleasant 7-7.5km (approx 120m elevation) out and back from Tintern along the good-surfaced and quiet road following the stream/ river and passing the old wireworks and forge, also plenty of footpath options.

Four of us called for Sunday lunch on a rainy and cold day. Nice to be able to sit in front of the log burner while we were called through for lunch.Lunch is served on your plate to your table and there is plenty of it and it is cooked fresh.Definately recommend it, but try and sit near the bar area rather than the restaurant as we found the restaurant a little dark.

We negotiated unfamiliar roads to circumvent the closure of the direct route and it was very well worth it. We found a warm welcome, excellent ales, and one of the best meals we have ever enjoyed: meltingly good lamb, perfectly cooked vegetables, generous portions, very reasonable bill. Delightful interior to this pub and a sense of pride in what is served. Fantastic.

We booked the day before for 7 people we arrived over 45mins early and asked if this was ok and they accommodated us without hesitation. We opted for the roast beef dinner and a lamb dinner the portions were large with plenty of meat and a variety of vegetables. The desserts are also excellent and home made. Lovely atmosphere in the pub and very friendly staff.

Called for lunch after a fairly long walk with our three dogs.The menu is extensive something to suit everybody!! Excellent wine too.When the food arrived it was excellent obvious time and trouble taken to present well.A lot of the fruit and veg from their own garden a great meal, with friendly service.The pub us dog friendly too which is also a bonus for us.We enjoyed it so much we are going back again today for lunch again.

Recommended by our holiday-cottage-owner this is a traditional local pub with a warm welcome, a wonderful waitress and really tasty food at pretty reasonable prices. It's a bit diifcult to find when the road from tintern is shut, so make use of your satnav. Would be nice to have some children's play equipment outside, but that's a minor quibble. Really great place, the cook is very talented.

First class service, excellent food made up for a disapointing experience else where in the Wye Valley.

Arriving on a sunny evening with the family, we enjoyed the garden (while our youngest family-member, almost two years old, explored the flower beds and the field next door), chatted and drank the local Kingstone beer. As the air became chilly, we moved inside to our delicious meals, and friendly chat with Steve, the landlord. We left happy, satisfied and smiling.

I loved this place. We ate here twice and the food was delish! I think I may have posted the photos on the Anchor Inn which was also lovely.