The Woodlands Tavern in Monmouthshire

Great pub lovely meal last night, have eaten at the Woodlands Tavern several times and the food / hospitality is always first class. Big thumbs 👍 up and three four stars !

Superb Sunday Lunch-every item home cooked to perfection. Three roast meats to choose from or fish/vegetarian. Large variety of vege to accompany. Set price for 1, 2 or 3 courses. Book well in advance for Sunday lunch. Can eat in bar area with dogs

Went for Sunday lunch, it was very last minute and we had our dog with us. They were very accommodating, and laid out a table in the bar for us. We were served very quickly, and the food arrived in less than 10 minutes. I must say it was delicious. Beef was tender, yorkshire puddings and roast potatoes were delicious, plenty of vegetables. The service was friendly. Overall it was very good, and I will return again.

If you want well presented , very good food which is far better than the norm this is the place to go . An excellent lunch & service. A little gem .

Choose this place at random and was pleasantly surprised how good everything was. From the start the service from the girl serving was fabulous and the food was excellent too and good value for money as well. We choose something from the 3 course menu all three course were lovely and well presented. The building is lovely and clean and modern toilets plenty of parking also.

We have visited The Woodlands Tavern three times over the past few months and found the sunday lunch to be excellent.Quality consistant each time we have been and the staff are very helpful and polite.The pub itself is clean and well arranged.Can not fault the food and would recommend a visit.

An excellent lunch cooked and prepared with care. It looked as good as it tasted. We were all very happy with our meals. Good range of bar drinks. Menu is changed every 3 months 2 or 3 course lunch for £18-22 mid week We enjoyed ourselves.its not the first time we have visited and ate. When we take our dogs we go in the bar for a meal.

Wanted somewhere for a nice lunch on a Sunday, and the Woodlands Tavern was just great. Never been before and the food was great, in fact the roast dinner (I had beef and my partner had lamb) was fantastic. Great beef, crispy fluffy roasties, cauliflower cheese, red cabbage, gravy, horseradish sauce, etc etx. Brilliant. Service was absolutley lovely and the beer was great. Well done to this place!

The Woodlands Tavern is just off the A48 near Caerwent in the Village of Llanvair Discoed. Parking is a bit of an issue as there car park is quite small, it’s on a lane so not really an option to park on the road. Don’t let that put you off we had Sunday lunch there today. There was a nice choice of the typical Sunday lunch meats and a couple of other choices. The Sunday lunch we thought was excellent, we had the beef and lamb which were both amazingly tender and the Yorkshire puddings were proper ones, none of your frozen stuff! Portions were extremely generous. What we liked was that all the veg was included, you didn’t have to pay extra for this or that. We had roast potatoes, new potatoes, red cabbage, carrots, parsnips, cauliflower flower cheese and of course the amazing Yorkshire pudding. Perhaps a couple of pound more expensive than some other local pubs but to me definitely worth it as you got everything included. We didn’t have desserts so can’t comment on them. Waitresses appeared to be rushing around, perhaps a couple of extra staff to make it a more calming atmosphere to eat in, but they did a great job. I would definitely go again, and probably very soon!

Lovely country setting. Great service. Top quality roast beef with all expected sides and delicious gravy. Much too full for starter or desert. I highly recommend it. Book ahead and enjoy

A first rate Sunday lunch. Although the Woodlands Tavern is a bit off the main drag, it's well worth the small detour. Excellent food served by a friendly and efficient team. Highly recommended.

This was our second year running having a family get-together on Christmas Eve at The Woodlands - almost 20 of us each time. Couldn't fault the hosts, the food or the service. All food came out hot and was beautifully presented, and every plate was cleared! AND it was Christmas Eve! Thank you so much to the whole team for making this such an enjoyable occasion :)

On approach the pub was smart In appearances and well lit. We were greeted by a friendly smiling member of staff. We were shown to our seats promptly. And drinks and food orders were taken. I was pleasantly surprised as the interior of the restaurant was very well decorated and everything looked sharp and clean Glamorgan sausage and creamed leaks cheddar mash and tender stem broccoli. The sausages were vegetarian but I thought I'd give it a go. And I'm glad I did the whole dish was outstanding. So tastley and cooked to perfection only gripe was the portion was quite small. Misses had grilled sea bass braised leak with fondant potatoes and lemon butter. Misses said her dish was exceptional very tasty and well presented. On exit I visited the toilets which were to the same good standard....... so all in all a lovely pub, super friendly waitress and I couldn't recommend this hidden gem enough. Will definitely be coming again soon. I am surprised it was so quiet

Sunday lunch was AMAZING. Gravy was gorgeous. There was a waitress a couple of waitresses who wore a ‘dress’ which hardly covered their bottom which was completely off putting. But I’d go again purely for the food.

Today was the first Tea and Coffee Morning at this attractive and friendly venue in the village of Llanfair Discoed. It is a new venture by the team and is destined to be an enormous success. We have visited on several occasions for evening meals and have always found the food, service and ambience of the highest standard. Those exceptional standards were very much in evidence today. We were a group of two couples and sampled a variety of the options on offer. The Americano and Latte coffees were delicious and my generous pot of English Breakfast Tea was perfect. I had Brioche with Pork and Leek sausages, with an egg as a side portion; my wife sampled sausage in granary bread; whilst one of our friends had the bacon on granary bread sandwich and the other had bacon with black pudding on granary bread. Everyone said that the food was superb, perfectly cooked and presented, with the portions being generous. There were several extremely appetising and freshly cooked cakes and gateaux available but we did not have room to try them!!! However, it is an excellent excuse for a return visit. The staff, as always were welcoming, friendly and attentive, and added to the pleasure of the experience. Whether you are just visiting the area, enjoying the walks in the nearby Wentwood Forest, or if you live in the vicinity, the Woodlands Tavern is a place that you really do need to visit. I promise you that you will not be disappointed and will find an experience that you will relish and thoroughly enjoy.

The sea bass with lemon mashed potatoes was superb and beautifully presented. It was the best sea bass I've ever tasted and the service was friendly and attentive. My husband had the Thai chicken curry which he enjoyed. Meals are very reasonably priced for the quality of the ingredients and we will definately be back soon.

Well I’ve eaten in a few Michelin starred restaurants and this one should be up there. We’ve eaten here a couple of times over the last month or so and on both occasions the food has been delicious, and the service friendly and not at all stuffy. The menu isn’t very wide which is always a good sign that the food is cooked fresh to order, but neither my husband nor myself had any problem choosing. It arrived in good time, and was beautifully presented although I personally have a problem with Jenga food, stacked up so that you can’t see anything but the top layer (the only advantage being that it helps to keep it hot!). Luckily the plate was large enough that I could disassemble the layers and lay them out properly. The sea bass was beautifully cooked and the broccoli just so too. My husband’s Thai Green curry was obviously made in house and I’m told was delicious and suitably spicy. The portions are generous too. The pub is dog friendly allowing diners with dogs to eat in the bar, or in their delightful little patio area. We’ve done both, the last visit being in the recent heatwave when we ate outside & pretended we were in the Med. The prices are very reasonable given the quality of the food and the ambiance. We count ourselves lucky that this little gem of a pub is relatively local. It deserves to be better known, although I hope they’ll always have room for us!

Beauitful food, very attentive staff. Reasonably priced, was warm and welcoming we will definitely return

After taking our dogs for a walk we had lunch . It was very good and relaxing for us all. We are glad this pub is back open. It's great. The food was excellent and they serve a wide range of lagers and beer. A very good bar and restaurant for lunch or evening out

I've eaten with friends and family at the Woodlands Tavern on several occasions now so feel extremely confident that the standard of the food will never disappoint. Today I had leak and potato soup followed by prawn and crayfish salad, both absolutely devine. This is a family run pub which is a bit off the beaten track but is definitely worth the effort of finding especially if you like a great pint and good food. The food is at another level freshly prepared by a chef who knows how to cook , it's well presented and at a reasonable price, oh and before I forget, service with a smile ...in my book priceless. I'm working my way through the menu and looking forward to my next visit. Very happy to give the Woodlands Tavern five stars.

We had a really nice meal here with friends. Food was delicious and the waitresses welcoming and efficient. We haven't been here since it re-opened last year. It's great to see the pub up and running again. A place to put on our go to list

We had Sunday lunch at the Woodlands Tavern today. Everything about the experience was excellent. A warm welcome, delicious food and quick friendly service. The enterprise is run by a very good team. Although a little off the beaten track, it's well worth the detour.

We visited for lunch today after hearing about this find through friends. What an amazing lunch! The country pub is so beautiful, the bar is dog friendly & the food was incredible. Quick & attentive service from Kirsty also. Thanks so much, will be back...

Last Saturday we took our friends to try this new Restaurant. We were warmly greeted on arrival, taken to our table the order was taken promptly and the staff were very efficient. The food was of a very high standards very generous portions. The desserts...

Another outstanding meal! The food and service absolutely faultless. Warm, welcoming and friendly pub without a doubt the best food available locally.

When writing a review I am always aware that reviews can have a negative or positive affect on what is a business, but I truly believe you MUST be honest either way. The Woodland Tavern is a good honest gastro pub, to he service was...

We were greeted by friendly faces and happy smiles on arrival - having had three awful experiences at other local pubs and restaurants I was wondering if I was cursed; I choked on one meal, another was salty and cold - we couldnt eat it,...

My wife and I returned to the Woodlands Tavern for dinner to celebrate our wedding anniversary. As we have come to expect, it was another outstanding evening. The staff were delightful, funny and superbly efficient. My wife chose the prawn starter in a sauce that...

Had lunch today with friends. The food was excellent. The staff were friendly and couldn’t do enough for us. So different from a previous visit years ago. Would definitely recommend. Being gluten free, I was very well catered for with plenty of choices. Thank you...

I went to this pub/restaurant for a meal with friends. I couldn't fault it. I had the chicken & mushroom pie and I highly recommend it, and the chips were to die for. The service was excellent and the staff were pleasant,smiley and efficient. The...

went tonight for the first time definitely won't be the last front of house staff were both friendly yet professional food was an absolute delight texture's and flavor beyond, food served prompt and without fuss. like I say definitely won't be the last visit food...

The woodlands Tavern always had a great reputation for quality food, we were sad when the owners decided to retire as we loved visiting especially for special occasions. We were delighted to hear that it reopened in Sept 2022. We have since visited a few...

My wife and I visited the Woodlands Tavern a couple of days ago for a Sunday roast. It’s been a long time since we’ve had such a superb food experience. We could not fault any aspect of the experience. Food and service deserve a rating...

Visited the Woodlands on Friday night for a family and friends event. Food was tasty with generous portions sizes and attentive staff despite a extremely busy Great choice of Beers and generous prices We will be visiting again

Despite being fully booked we were very grateful to be squeezed in as we arrived early evening. We’ve visited many times for a drink, this was our first time dining in the evening. We have always found the staff to be be very friendly and...

Since the Woodlands Tavern has reopened my wife and I have visited on three occasions together with friends. We were delighted with the genuinely warm and friendly welcome that we received. From the moment that we arrived all of the staff went out of their...

My girlfriend and I visited the woodlands tavern pub and we were not disappointed in the slightest. I had the beef and she had the lamb. The meats were tender and flavoursome and the veg was cooked to perfection. The service was also amazing and...

Very family friendly. We loved the children’s menu. A proper Sunday lunch for adults and children. Kids ate everything including the vegetables. Delicious cauliflower cheese. Good value too. Friendly and attentive service.

Smart but relaxing village pub set in rural South-East Wales, a few miles off the A48 between Chepstow and Newport. The staff are particularly welcoming and friendly at this food orientated establishment, but drinkers are equally welcome here, and they appear to have gone out...

On my visit here , with a few friends who I had not seen in a while,I was very disappointed, service was awful, the staff are rude and unhelpful. I was ignored for a long while before I called someone over to help , the...

Stopping by for lunch on the way to the Gower coast. Having fish and chips which were very well presented and cooked well. Staff very friendly. Would definitely recommend.

Five stars and more. Fantastic meal service and wine . We all enjoyed the food and atmosphere so much we will be back as soon as we can . Massive thank you to you all for a lovely afternoon. See you soon Andy

An ideal place for that special evening out. The food is all prepared and cooked in house by the owner/chef Keith using locally sourced ingredients

After a five mile walk aroung the Best Kept Village of Llanvair Discoed and down the Coombe valley our rambling club called into the Woodlands Tavern for lunch. The choice of meals was good and the portions generous. Members especially enjoyed the beetroot salad starter...

We enjoyed our last meal here so much we took our son and his girlfriend here this time - and they didn't let us down. The set two course menu was excellent.

Nice pub, staff polite when we arrived. Service very good food excellent. We opted for their 2 courses for £12.00, not a bad selection , and the normal menu not too expensive either. We both had the garlic mushrooms, which were served hot and were...

The Woodlands Tavern must be up with the very best. The food is superb we had to start goats cheese , followed by fresh lemon sole, fresh dressed crab, prawns new potatoes, superb real ale . well looked after place to enjoy yourself

We had lunch here on our break away how lovely food great and the staff friendly no rush just let you relax and enjoy. The sweets are wonderful.

Have visited the restaurant multiple times due to the quality of food and picturesque setting. However, on each visit I have witnessed the head chef intimidating staff members. On one visit, a waitress, despite her friendly demeanour and impressive customer service skills, had bright red...

There are a number of pubs offering food between Chepstow and Newport but The Woodlands Tavern must be up with the very best. The food is fabulous. OK you have to go a few miles off the A48 but it's well worth it. The home...

A couple of weeks ago we made a last minute decision to have lunch as two retired couples at The Woodlands Tavern . From the spotless Tavern itself to the warm and friendly welcome from the staff and the lady owner we had a very...

Beautiful friendly pub, welcoming staff. My steak was so tasty as was my partners lamb shank. A little hidden gem for a spot of lovely lunch. Great Menu so much too choose from.. the fish menu especially .. spoilt for choice. We didn’t have a...

Found this restaurant accidentally but WOW what a find.

Would thoroughly recommend dining at the Woodlands Tavern. The food was delicious and excellent value for money and the service was good. Can thoroughly recommend the rib eye steak. Lots of chips and fresh veg. The desserts are to die for.

We dined here at the end of a visit to the UK. For a Saturday night, the dining room was unnaturally quiet, with only two other diners apart from our group of four. I had ordered the scampi and was disappointed to discover that the coating comprised the main part of the dish (probably a food processing shortcoming) and nothing to do with the kitchen, but as the meals were on the expensive side for a pub, I wasn't impressed. My husband's meal was only passable, and we didn't linger as the wine prices were above average. Maybe it was a bad night!

The Woodlands Tavern were very accomodating at the last minute catering for our party of 17 people late on a Sunday afternoon. Food was excellent and service friendly and helpful.

Thoroughly enjoyed wholesome home cooked food and ale in an enjoyable old pub. Food was hot, plentiful and extremely tasty together with excellent service and ale. An evening that ticked all our boxes. We will be back. Also a dog friendly pub (allowed in the...

Best meal I have had since coming to Wales two years ago. Chef certainly knows how to make the best of his food. The Plaice was to die for and complemented beautifully by his home made tartare sauce. Similarly the home made crumble finished the...

This is a restaurant that whenever you visit you can be assured of an excellent meal. A varied menu, served in pleasant surroundings in a lovely village

Hemos ido a la Taberna con frecuencia y bosques siempre el servicio, la bienvenida, y la comida es de la más alta calidad. Es invariablemente una experiencia encantadora y agradable de visitar. No puedo recomendar lo suficiente.

Esta será una breve reseña. . . . Buen servicio, excelente comida, excelente menú, gran ambiente. Bien merece una visita! ,. . . . Y perros en el bar. . . . . excelente! !

Fuimos con nuestra familia para día de la madre. Una tarde soleada encantadora. Así que nos sentamos y tuvimos una bebida de almuerzo. Un menú de 3 platos. Y un gran servicio, en un muy concurrido los domingos. Estaba impecable. La mayoría de nosotros pasamos...

Sí visitamos otra vez para un almuerzo de cumpleaños como siempre, la comida era buena, es un poco fuera de la pista, pero es un pub/restaurante decente.

Fuimos para un almuerzo relajado con algunos amigos. Pagamos £10. 2 x 50 en patatas fritas, guisantes blandos y 1 / 2 pinta Una Coca-Cola light. Ten en mente las patatas fritas son £2. 50 cada uno, cuánto el resto? Dios sabe que no me explico, yo probablemente terminé pagando por algo sin saber. Sólo queríamos una sola porción de guisantes blandos pero no tenía otra opción que un doble que tuve que pagar por completo. También fue acusado de mentir cuando me estaba pagando. Diciendo que tenía una butty? Me pareció que ella significaba un bollo de pan, pero aparentemente no es una cerveza, que mi amigo tenía, pero ya habíamos pagado por separado y se negaba a creer que cualquiera de nosotros. Todas las bebidas estaban en la mesa, ella podía ver que solo había una que no era la mía. Ella era increíblemente grosero. Las patatas fritas eran buenas, pero no vale la humillación y el guisantes blandos eran duras y duro en la mayoría de los lugares.

This is not the kind of pub/restaurant you will just stumble on! In fact, it appears to be on a road to nowhere! We haven't been for years but were delighted to be back this Sunday gone.This is certainly not your average country pub and the prices reflect that! However the quality of food and service reflect those prices!We all chose from the Sunday menu which was quite a wide choice and 3 courses from £19.95, the beef with Yorkshire is very very good and comes highly recommended although my brother in laws Fish n Chips was very tempting!Just one critical comment, all 5 of us chose the Crumble pudding and all felt it way too sweet!

We had a lovely meal at the Woodlands Tavern. The staff were very friendly and there was a really nice warm atmosphere.On the whole, the food was very good. I would highly recommend the mussels which were really fantastic. The crab linguine was nice, however there was a bit too much pasta.At £17 for a main and glass of wine, it was pretty good value for money as well!

We went for a woodland walk with our 2 dogs and stopped for lunch.We were all made very welcome in the bar.The tavern has a restaurant and a bar, as we had dogs we sat in the bar.The food was very good and the wide choice all looked very good.They have a wide range of beer and cider. The restaurant menu also looked great but we had a bar snackWe have made a note to come back on our next visit.

Came across this restaurant by chance and decided to try Sunday lunch.Been back 3 times since. Terrific great value great service.Wonderful food.Needs a visit.

We have just returned from having an excellent meal here. The quality of food was superb and the welcome and service was warm and friendly. The menu is varied and includes great vegetarian choices and fish is a speciality here.I wouldn't hesitate in recommending the Woodlands Tavern for a meal and/or a drink and we'll definitely be coming back soon.

We enjoyed a good meal having arrived without booking a table in advance. This was no problem and we were soon seated and placing our order. The fish and chips were lovely and the batter was really light. You can't ask for more that fish and chips and a pint of beer really can you on a Friday night. The selection of fresh fish is really good and varies every visit according to what fresh in that day. We haven't been there for about a year but the landlady remembered us which is really nice. The restaurant was quite busy but you never feel that anything is too much bother for the staff however busy they are. Overall it is a good place to visit even though it may be a bit out of your way, we have never had a bad meal there yet and look forward to returning.

Just passing through to usk and decided to stop for a bite to eat.Walked in and warmly welcomed.The food was stunning,I had the John Dory and Carolyn had the haddock.Hot fresh and very quick service, and more than we could eat but did.Don't do puddings but had the crumble. Better than my old Mums. Absolutely Devine.One warning....the food is served very hot unlike some places!!Going back for Sunday lunch.

We ate at the Woodlands Tavern on our first night staying at the Penhein Glamping site which is 2 minutes away by car. Good food at a reasonable price, excellent friendly service in a very nice dining area.

We love the staff here as well as the food. We ate before 7:30 so were in time for early bird which was a great value. We had a wonderful tomato soup and then delicious fish and chips (fresh haddock). It was the best meal we had in Wales.

We use the Woodlands Tavern fairly regularly and have never had a disappointing meal. Our recent visit however prompted us to write this review. The meal we had was exceptional. Recently we have visited other supposedly "fine" restaurants and had indifferent food, poor service, and ridiculous prices. The meal we had at The Woodlands Tavern, was excellent, the staff delightful, and the prices very reasonable. The restaurant was busy, with a very friendly and relaxing atmosphere. The fish on offer was beautifully cooked and the dressed crab well presented and delicious.

4 of us enjoyed a very pleasant lunch professionally served.We were not at all rushed and our custom was appreciated.

We've been to the WT several times and it's a great family ran local pub. There's always a warm welcome (for dogs too!) and the food is delicious, with generous portions, daily fish specials and a superb Sunday roast. Oh and the beers not bad either!

rang and booked a table at the last minute. Keith, the owner , very kindly squeezed us in. We both chose the lamb. It really was the best we have had in a very long time. Cooked to perfection. Lovely crisp and fluffy roasters, great veg, gravy and mint sauce.....absolutely delicious ! We'll be back very soon

We were staying at Penhein Glamping on an extremely chilly weekend, so the simplest thing to do on the Friday night was order takeaway fish & chips (lovely and a total lifesaver that evening). When we went to collect the pub seemed very welcoming with a great looking menu (and lovely and warm) so some of us also went back for lunch the following day. I must admit the price of the steak caused me a slight eyebrow raise, but it was the best steak I've had in a very long time - full of flavour and lovely & tender (no gristle battle at all) - worth every penny. Another friend went for their set menu which was extremely cheaply priced and was very good.Lovely staff, great service, highly recommended, and if we're ever back in the area we'll be sure to visit.

Unfortunately my family and I were disappointed with our visit to The Woodlands Tavern as the atmosphere left a lot to be desired. We ordered from the a la carte menu and the food was good. I would recommend the parfait to start and the rack of lamb and venison were flavourful and tender and the sauce was tasty. However, the side of "seasonal" vegetables consisted of only carrots and runner beans when other places I have eaten have provided a larger range such as cauliflower and broccoli. Their menu also states "All main courses served with a choice of new potatoes or hand cut chips and seasonal vegetables”, which was not the case during our visit. We should have had been asked if we wanted chips or potatoes as well vegetables, but we only received the latter. Unfortunately, we did not realise at the time or we would have mentioned it. We also ordered a large bottle of sparkling water which arrived already opened and not particularly sparkling. The service was incredibly lacklustre, with no smiles or greetings and we got the impression they had much better things to be doing. As I have worked in customer services I know it can be difficult but apart from one other couple and a large party (who had already finished their main courses) we were the only ones there so they were not particularly busy; so in my opinion there was no excuse for the almost sullen service. A smile and some quick small talk can go a long way. Compared to other, similarly priced places I have eaten at The Woodlands Tavern fell short of expectations and was not good value for money.

The atmosphere at the Woodlands is always warm and friendly. The excellently cooked and presented food is always top quality and delicious. All prepared by Keith, the chef and owner. Great service by Keith's wife Sue and Jackie the long service staff member. For a great home cooked meal of exceptional taste look no further than The Woodlands.

Last Saturday we held a surprise wedding anniversary party for my parents and 40 guests in the function room at The Woodlands Tavern. Booking the venue, organising the menu and setting up the room on the day were all very easy with the help of Sue and Keith. On the night of the party Sue ensured all our guests were secretly waiting for my parents' arrival behind the closed Bar door, so that the surprise was kept to the last. On the evening we had a two-course meal, served efficiently by the lovely waiting staff. Many guests commented on how tasty the food was, especially praising the vegetarian options. The recommended DJ did an excellent job with the music keeping everyone dancing until midnight. Many thanks Keith and Sue - great night!

I've been here a few times to eat and every time the food and service has been perfect! The steak baguette is beautiful and the rib eye steak is out of this world! Great choice of ales too. The staff are lovely,very friendly and attentive and its all very reasonably priced.Will definately be returning!

We were staying at Penhein Glamping around the corner and the website recommended the pub to us so we rang in advance of our stay to make a dinner reservation for our first night.We were so impressed with the food (lamb and duck), that we returned the next night to try some of the other dishes on the menu (fillet steak with red wine sauce)! What an absolute gem of a pub - thankfully only a 40 minute drive from Bristol, very tempted to return in the future even if it does mean leaving the country for dinner!If we could afford it, we'd relocate permanently to Penhein and eat exclusively at the Woodlands. Thanks for making our weekend away so enjoyable!

Just moved into the village and we are already regulars. We've had superb family Sunday lunches here, great evening meals (try the lambs liver) and even the odd take away. All fabulous. The people are gorgeous too. Only problem is staying away!!

My girlfriend and I took both our sets of parents here for a special family Sunday lunch, the setting of the pub is lovely with rustic features and soiled wood tables and chairs. We all had three courses and I have to say the quality and taste of the food was simply exceptional. The staff were very friendly and nothing was to much trouble. If you haven't been to the woodlands I highly recommend you do, We'll be returned soon.

We are regulars here because the food is always consistently good. The early bird and lunch menu is great value and the a la carte overs a great choice. It's traditional British in style and the quality and quantity are excellent. There is always a range of fish dishes which are. lovely and fresh and we love the chips and mushy peas that go with the deep fried version (never greasy!). We will be back!

Great place on a wet Sunday lunchtime. They had some large bookings so started with an apology that we might have to wait. Nothing could be further from the truth, we sat in the bar and enjoyed a leisurely Sunday lunch, which was great value. I saw one review complain that they only had two roast potatoes...! Well the mountain of lovely fresh new potatoes to go with these wasn't scrimping, together with lots of other fresh vegetables. Lovely Welsh lamb great haddock and chips and a vegetarian option of baked field mushroom & goats cheeses kept us all happy. Good home made desserts to finish. 3 courses with drinks for £75!!! Anyone says that's not good value needs their head examining.Very friendly locals in the bar and welcoming staff made it a pleasant time all round, thank you.

This lovely pub and restaurant sits just off the A48 at Caerwent and the road to Usk via Wentwood which is a very picturesque way to Usk. we were a party of six and each I believe had a different dish from the menu.Will not bore readers with the dishes as the menu changes quite a bit as Keith the owner buys fresh produce and it shows. There is however a difference of opinion as to the size of the dishes. I have a small appetite and the large dish of very tasty chicken livers would have fed me for a week----- but it hit the taste buds with the way it tasted and presented. I am uncomfortable in not finishing a dish as it could appear that I had some problem with the cooking. Plaice is plaice in size so I had no problem with the main dish Others in our party had no such problems with two having clean plates and the rest being defeated in various levels. Sweets are so good and the cheese board was very well received.The restaurant was full but service was not stretched and we did not have any long pauses between each course. So well done.Finally I must congratulate the staff on the décor and cleanliness of the toilets they are a credit to the owners. Such attention must feed back into the attention of food preparation and service.

Best roast beef on the planet. Lovely team on Sunday's. Nothing too much trouble. No mobile phone signal so you get a peaceful lunch "off the grid".

Came here for Sunday lunch with family and friends. Service was good, although it was very slow. I had the beef which was lovely, although the Yorkshire puddings were disappointing and I was only given 2 tiny roast potatoes. This was disappointing as its on the pricey side at £17.99 for 2 course. Staff were nice but service was extremely slow. I'm not sure I'd return which is a shame as it has potential and it was busy.

Ate here with a large group, the service was excellent and the food, although plain, was hot and well cooked. Would certainly eat here again.

great atmosphere and great food, friendly staff and good service, great choice of food and a broad wine and food menu for all tastes!

Returned to The Woodlands Tavern for lunch again.We had had such a good meal a few weeks previously that we decided to return. It was a Saturday afternoon again and was relatively quiet. The landlady was as hospital as before remembered us from our earlier visit which was lovely and made you feel at home. We had a great meal good value and wonderful friendly service. If you are passing it is well worth the short drive to the village. It is a pretty pub in the heart of Llanvair village. Really good selection of food, wine and beer and a nice little venue for personal parties and receptions.

We held our Wedding meal in the room upstairs of this lovely pub. Seven Events, Newport, decorated the room beautifully. All my guests commented on how delicious the food was, especially the raspberry chocolate tart. I can't thank Keith, Sue and staff enough, they were brilliant and couldn't do enough. I would strongly recommend this venue for any sort of do. Also we cannot keep away, their fish and chips are the best. The Woodlands Tavern is definitely the place for food around this area. Again a big thank you for making my special day extra special.

On the way to Newport with a friend to visit a another on Saturday. We came across The Woodlands Tavern by spotting the sign on the Chepstow Newport road. The sign took us to the village of Llanvair Discoed. A quaint village with the pub settled in the centre. Really well kempt pub, lovely warm welcome and excellent food.We had the dressed crab and prawns with a fab salad. It has a good choice of food. Can really recommend this place if you are in the area.

Stumbled on this rural idyll. Wonderfully situated, very dog friendly and superbly kept. The warmest of welcomes and beautiful food . Think it may be my favourite pub!

Normally go here for dinner but today we decided to have lunch as it was a lovely sunny day and the place is set in the countryside.On arrival we were told they had Hake on the menu today it was really tasty lovely chips as well a must for fish&chip people

Enjoyable evening meal and despite reading earlier reviews very welcoming staff. Three out of four of us went for the traditional fish & chips which deserved the previous commendations. Pleasant surroundings in a quiet setting - will visit again .

Not very welcoming, very little atmosphere, no background music. Food overpriced for the quality provided. £18 for a lambshank which did not appear home cooked and a cheese board with bog standard cheap biscuits and three small pieces of artisan cheese of which the varieties were not known by the waitress together with green grapes which were so old they were brown and not attached to the vine topped off the poor meal. Will not return as this was a rip off, it was afraid at evening and the restaurant was less than half full with only three other tables being used which summed it up.

We always enjoy our meal here. We have been coming here for a number of years. We have never had a disappointing meal here. The food is always beautifully presented ( even the special price weekday menu) The menu is not vast but the selection is always varied with a good fish choice. Lovely food in a relaxing setting .