Y Cantreff Inn in Monmouthshire

Recently refurbished and Rebranded as "Fire & Fork" promising a " a traditional American barbecue experience". No Bread available before Starters. - Pork Burnt Ends - Mixture of under and over cooked chunks of pork in a sickly sweet, slightly spicy smoked sauce. Need something acidic to cut through all the fat came with "Texas "Toast", Stale slice of bloomer spread with an unidentifiable substance. Beef Cigars - Lovely shredded beef in a crispy pancake style roll with a rich, smoked Garlic Mayo. Mains - XL Short Ribs not available so both ordered the 10 Hour Smoked Brisket. Served as described on menu. No discernable smoked crust or flavour to the Brisket. No mustard available at this restaurant. No Napkins provided, asked twice, got some from another table. we dealt with our cutlery shortage similarly. No water provided when requested. Inexperience of the staff evident but more than made up for by their enthusiasm and wish to please. Two Starters, Two Mains, Three pints and a Short / Mixer - £92. Option to add tip to card payment. Cash tip direct to server. This place has lots of potential but needs to overcome teething problems before one will consider a return

Following the wedding of my niece the previous day, the Cantref hosted a private function for us and as we were a large party, they gave us exclusive use of the restaurant and their large, beautiful beer garden at the rear of the pub. They provide us with an excellent buffet with a whole salmon centrepiece. It was beautifully laid out and they even provided special individual platters for the vegans amongst us. The care and attention we received from Lynette and Tom, who run the pub, was outstanding. The food was superb, thanks to Marc the chef. We will obviously be back!

Attentive and kind, very obliging- at a difficult time for the family, provided a varied, plentiful and tasty spread for everyone. The family are all very grateful indeed. Cannot be faulted in any way.

A really lovely place. Decor was lovely. Staff very friendly and efficient and food was superb. Good value food. Highly recommend. My well behaved dog was welcomed too.

Wow! What can I say? Very lucky to get a table today as they book up very quickly. Amazing food, atmosphere and just a lovely place all round. Food was hot, fresh and plentiful and the Yorkshire pudding was enormous. Will be going again for sure.

Received a wonderful welcome when we called in today for lunch. Staff were so friendly and helpful. I am partly immobile so the chef offered to carry the drinks outside. The toasted Ciabatta sandwiches were lovely, the Bwtty Bach beer was great. Chatted with some locals. Thoroughly enjoyable.

We visited this pub about 2 years ago. The lady was very rude and obviously thought she was above us, so we stayed away. However on a ride out the other evening we popped in for a drink…….. NOT A WISE MOVE. The 1 star hygiene rating didn’t put Us off (it probably would a lot of people). We had a drink and just felt very awkward as the owner (I assume) was very stand offish, on leaving we were asked by a man we’re one of the glasses was that we had our drink out of??? Did he think we had it in our bag?? We told him that the lady had collected the glass from us. To which he nodded and we quickly left feeling rather stupid?! Will not be returning. Very tired and run down, could definitely do with some new benches out the front and maybe some new staff??

Ticks all the boxes. Parking, dog friendly, garden, tasty flavoursome food, good beer, lovely interior with interesting antiques, its own herb garden & a hostess with the mostest & friendly locals what more could you want maybe a few rooms if you are travelling far.

Absolutely delicious, quality food and great service. I have visited 4 times now and always had a pleasant experience. Always great menu options and certainly not your “average pub food”. 2 dogs live on the premises and are very friendly and behave well. I will definitely be going again.

Lovely Inn to stop for a beer after climbing the sugar loaf mountain. Beautiful beer, lovely garden and very friendly staff.

Wow! Absolutely amazing food had here today. There's a reduced menu but I was still struggling to decide what to have as it all sounded delicious. I went with the tempura prawns starter followed by the brisket main, and as much as I wanted dessert, the portions are so good I had no room. I finished with coffee, served in a cafetière and in the most exquisite cup and saucer set. The whole place is so tastefully decorated and it's warm and inviting. The landlady was lovely, nothing was too much trouble and the service from her was top notch. This is a local business I will most definitely be visiting again.

Nice for an occasion or a treat but rather pricey if your just popping 8n for a coffee or quick drink . Very nice though

Lunch today with all the family for my father in laws 65th birthday. Our tables were set out socially distanced and we sat in our bubbles. Mushrooms on toast for starter and roast beef, with delicious swede, potatoes, broccoli spears and a massive home made Yorkshire pudding and a dish of the most tastiest cauliflower cheese. I couldn’t fit a sweet in and actually forgot to take photos as was too busy tucking in. As ever service and surroundings mad the lunch even better

We visited on a Friday evening. Friendly greeting and owers take real pride in the bar and restaurant. Very covid compliant. Well spaced seating and tables. Lots of wiping down and cleaning. Very attractive restaurant and real fire in bar. Food was superb. My partner had fish and I had pasta. Service excellent and friendly.

We came here for a family Sunday lunch, with our 4 children. The food was exceptional, the service was exceptional and atmosphere was relaxed. The children’s needs were catered for and such a fuss made of them. Lovely garden out on the back to relax in, and a nice seating area on the front too. We will most definitely be returning - owners are incredible! Also as a side note, the ladies toilets were so clean and all of the extras you never find but may need are aplenty here! Absolute credit to the town! Thank you for an enjoyable lunch and visit.

Thankyou Lynette for your ever friendly hospitality, the lovely lady who served us was friendly and warm but sorry I did not get your name, the setting is quaint and well looked after. The food was stunning and Mark, the chef should be proud, my husband, Gwyn and I both started with salt and pepper squid it was delicious even the salad was that little bit more, not your standard lettuce leaf and tomato, it was tasty and refreshing. Main course for me was duck this was cooked pink with a delicious jus all in all really good quality tasty meal. My husband had steak with a peppercorn sauce, I had a sneaky taste, as you do and found this very tasty too. Then there was dessert I had cinnamon plums with ice cream, this came on pancakes, which I didn't expect but it finished off the meal perfectly not heavy just very tasty, my husband who never has dessert tried white chocolate pannacotta with fruit he said it was delicious and very light. All in all a worthwhile dining experience. I would recommend it to all.

Amazing Meal With Great Hosts!We had a superb Sunday dinner (Roast beef) in a beautifully designed dining room. The food was spectacular as were the hosts who couldn’t be more accommodating. We thought the main course was fantastic but dessert took it to another level, Sherry trifle and Apple & Blackcurrant Crumble finished the meal off brilliantly.We followed up with a few drinks in the lovely beer garden at the back in glorious sunshine.Can’t wait to come back when we next visit Abergavenny!

What an amazing meal! One of the best meals we've ever had, perfectly balanced, tasty and cooked to perfection! Talk about good, simple, honest food done well - this place nails it! Attentive, friendly service, and catered to dietary requirements. Great menu and wine selection too, clean surroundings with a warm welcome. If you get the chance to have the truffled mushrooms... to die for!!

Husband and I went here for the first time in September. We had booked ahead as it is often full and we told them my husband is dairy free. The atmosphere is nice and the food was good. We reminded the lady serving - the owner- about the dairy free requirement and she identified which items were suitable. Unfortunately, my husband was ill later that evening and the following few days- it is a serious allergy. Something had gone wrong and I rang them - not to complain but I thought they should know. When I spoke to the lady owner she was hostile, not concerned, referred to my husband as my son and dismissed me by saying it must have been something I had given him. That is unlikely since we have been together several years and I know how to cater for him. No sympathy, no offer of a bottle of wine or similar, just rudeness. Cannot recommend, especially if you have any allergies.

My brother and I decided to come to Y Cantreff after climbing sugarloaf mountain earlier that afternoon. We were greeted with a very friendly barmaid who kindly beckoned us in and served us with great humour and positivity.We took our drinks out to the gorgeous beer garden out in the back and sat for well over an hour in the sun. Such an idyllic spot. You really must go if you're ever in the area - its a little slice of heaven. No better time to go there than now either; I'm sure they could do with plenty of support amidst the COVID crisis.Pay them a visit - you wont be disappointed!

We both just had the most delicious lunch today the food was absolutely amazing,the Cantreff has become our favourite local Lynette and Tom are very welcoming and friendly,it’s a very comfortable pub and our little dog Ruby loves going there .Log fire gives the place a most warm atmosphere

This traditional pub has been recently refurbished and their new chef is serving traditional food with an exciting twist. You can tell Marc is a gifted chef with a talent for trying new flavours with locally sourced produce. If you haven't been recently or new to the area I encourage you to go try it out and give this enterprise your support we need to keep this chef local !

On our weekend visit to Wales we had an excellent Sunday roast here. Excellent quality food (especially lamb and roast potatoes) good portion size and the perfect amount of gravy! The service was also super friendly. We would definitely recommend.

I hired an area of the Cantreff to have some leaving drinks and nibbles before moving away, it was a truly fabulous farewell. The Cantreff is always so immaculately presented, fresh flowers adorn the bar and the candles give a lovely warm glow to the room. Lynette and her staff are so warm and always make you feel welcome when you arrive. The selection of drinks means there is something for everybody even the non drinkers which my Mother and sister are. If you are a drinker like myself the wine they have on offer is always excellent and well chilled. We ordered a buffet for the event and it was delicious, there was a great selection ranging from tender fried chicken to beetroot hummus and carrot sticks, celery sticks, rice etc. There were around 50 people in attendance, there was plenty of food for everybody and something for everyone to enjoy. The food was served with proper cutlery and plates which made it feel that extra bit special. The attention to detail at the Cantreff really is the icing on the cake. Thank you to Lynette and her team, I can’t wait to visit when I’m back from my travels.

We visited with our sprocker dog Neville during the 6 nations. The owners were so welcoming and lovely and we had a cosy drink and chat with the locals. Will definitely be back for food next time!

Lynette and her team accommodated our group (22 people and 5 dogs) for a buffet after a walk. We had the dining area to ourselves where the dogs could roam freely. The food and service was amazing and we were made to feel very welcome. We’ll definitely be back. Thank you!

The pub offered us exclusive use of the dining area for a post Sugar Loaf walk lunch...so 22 human beings and 5 dogs arrived rather wet, cold, muddy and very hungry!!! Out came towels to dry the dogs, friendly and very dog-friendly staff and the most lovely buffet! Such a lovely atmosphere where we could laugh, eat, drink and feel so relaxed. An absolute must to visit!

A great christmas eve afternoon with friends and children (very child friendly as this was pre arranged with the very helpful bar manager Lynette.) Plenty of Prosecco was pre-ordered for the function side of the Y Cantref, with plenty of childrens entertainment and a dog friendly environment.... becoming a yearly event! Thanks!

This pub has a lovely bar with log burner, and a separate restaurant, serving the best Sunday roast in Abergavenny. Lynette works hard to provide all the lovely finishing touches, lovely wine glasses, good wine etc. Very child friendly, with a lovely, safe well-kept garden in the summer. What more could you want?

Absolutely amazing Sunday roast. Beef was cooked superbly. Service was fantastic and we were well looked after. Highly recommend.

We were informed the heating had failed and the restaurant area may be cool so please use the bar area where we have a wood burner. This did not distract from what was a warm welcome with excellent food. Will we go back? Easy answer. Yes!

Y Cantreff is a hidden delight. Visited on a wet Friday night on a short break in the area and were bowled over by the delicious home cooked food. Lovely curried parsnip soup with fresh warm sourdough loaves followed by a tasty lamb cawl and fish & chips with some of the best chips we've eaten this year. Puddings also great though we only had room for one between us! A very warm welcome from Lynette and her two well behaved spaniels just added to the feeling of being home from home. Inn split between pub and restaurant sections, the latter being a lovely room with character. Alex is an excellent chef and all the staff were attentive and helpful - the only shame is that there weren't more guests to enjoy (possibly due to the awful weather). Will definitely visit again when next in Abergavenny.

Everything was excellently cooked and presented. The steak was well seasoned and tasty. The half roast chicken with tikka masala sauce imaginative. I swopped rice for roasted carrot and parsnips. The dark chocolate fondant dessert was a revelation. Lightest of sponges encasing molten chocolate served with dried cherries and a vanilla clotted cream. The Chefs Brigade couldn't have executed this dessert more professionally. Inside of building is olde worlde and delightful. No wonder people having visited the cottage around the corner have been leaving rave reviews!

Drove past this place on our way back from Sugar Loaf and it was a lovely surprise - there is a beautiful garden outside, hidden round the back, which was a lovely sun trap with comfy garden chairs and benches. The food was also excellent and very friendly staff who run it!

My wife and I went to the Cantreff to celebrate our wedding anniversary this week. We shared the prawn starter – fabulous Thai flavours! Then I had the lamb rump which was really tender, just how I like it. My wife had the duck which again was delicious. A really lovely evening!

Called in mid afternoon for some lunch and a celebratory drink. Quaint pub that has been lovingly done up, without spoiling its charm.

Lunch for 20 people celebrating our sons 21st birthday and it was absolutely amazing. The food, atmosphere and location was perfect. Definitely exceeded my expectations Thank you all at Y Cantreff Inn for making the day so special

We stumbled across this pub after a family walk to sugarloaf mountain. Warm, welcoming atmosphere and really friendly locals. We were blown away by the delicious food. We’ll definitely will make the trip from Bristol to come here again.

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We have enjoyed a drink here a number of times since moving to Abergavenny and kept saying we must come for a meal, very glad that we did last Saturday. The welcome has always been friendly in the bar and this was matched in the restaurant. The menu was varied and a change from the usual pub fare. The service was prompt and attentive, the two courses we each had were of an extremely high standard in both taste and presentation. The monk fish and pork belly were delicious, perfectly cooked with very generous portions. The décor is excellent, a great deal of thought and effort has obviously gone into making the place comfortable and welcoming. If you haven't tried this pub recently you too will be in for a very pleasant surprise.

We went early evening on Saturday 23rd March by accident really. Unfortunately the menu didn't suite my 13 year old daughter as she is a fussy plain eater (It suited my partner, son and myself) but they went out of their way to prepare something plain she could eat.

We booked our table over the phone as we had heard that the food was good and that Friday evening could be busy. We had a wonderful welcome when we arrived and the bar area was busy with locals. The restaurant has a very nice atmosphere with subdued lighting and there were a few tables free. We have a vegetarian and a no meat eater in our group and there was plenty of choice on the menu for each of us. The food was very good, and the service excellent. The portions are large and the choice of drinks is extensive, we will be back.

Food was rubbish and service poor! On request to change food as the meat was undercook the owner told us it was fine and it must of been us.

This was a last minute choice when deciding to have a meal prior to going to the theatre. The pub doesn’t normally serve food until 6.30pm and we arrived at 5.50pm. The owner immediately said ‘no problem ‘. The pubs decor is beautiful, very rustic and cosy. Within minutes we felt as if we were with old friend. Huge variety of beer, delicious menu and nothing was too much trouble. I had fish in beer batter and my daughter had chicken Kiev. Food was without doubt one of the most delicious meals we’ve had in sometime. Don’t change a thing as everything was perfect, atmosphere,food, beer, service and welcome.

Having had such a good meal here last year we booked our company Christmas meal here for 15 December 2018.

Another totally delicious meal lovey atmosphere and hospitality . Family friendly restaurant. Beautiful decor and flowers .

Booked Sunday Lunch for me and my wife at Y Cantreff Inn. This inn is essentially our local boozer but it is much more than that. The restaurant is beautifully clean and tastefully decorated with some intriguing antiques piquing ones curiosity.

Went for a meal with some friends and the food was absolutely amazing. Scallops were so good. The staff were also really friendly and helpful making it one of the best meals I’ve had in a long time. Would definitely recommend and go again

Tonight I brought 14 American friends to dine at Y Cantref and you made me so proud. Deliciously stunning food, with a cosy welcoming atmosphere and attentive pleasant staff. My friends requested to meet Alex the chef and thank him face to face...it was that good! Thank you Lynnete and team for a wonderful evening

I booked the cantref restaurant exclusively for a family occasion of 25 people which it accommodates comfortably. The ambience for the evening was very relaxed and that reflected in all my guests having a wonderful evening.

Sunday lunch with wife and kids. Beef cooked to perfection and ju was to die for! Lovely atmosphere and attentive staff, well done guys 👍

My wife and I visited on Thursday evening and both had the curry I was pleasantly surprised when it arrived and then amazed at the flavours I’ve eaten a lot of curry over the years and all over the world but never had anything like this absolutely superb

We had an excellent meal very much enjoyed by both the vegetarian and meat-eaters in the party. The chef is inventive and thoughtful and the decor very pleasing. On top of this we had brilliant hospitality and a welcome for the dog as well! A wonderful evening - we'll be back.

Went for Sunday lunch with daughter and husband .such a lovely place ,beautifully decorated .the food was very good indeed. Daughter and I had the steak which was cooked to perfection .husband had the veggie curry said it was great .will defiantly be returning .delicious food and great customer service .

Went out for a birthday lunch with my dad and had an amazing steak sandwich homemade red cabbage and homemade bread amazing flavours perfectly cooked. Compliments to the chef and great beer. Highly recommend this establishment very welcoming and friendly atmosphere.

I once again returned for the amazing ploughmans, the best of all ingredients. My husband had the fish finger sandwich, which was no ordinary fish finger sandwich, with a choice of freshly made breads. We enjoyed our lunch sitting in the lovely garden out back.

came here for a pub lunch to see it’s a massive rip off, very little bowle of chips we payed £3.50 for and just not welcoming for us. The menu has nothing special on it and as close to a pub lunch we could have was a fish finger sandwhich, and there were no other sandwhiches offered aswell. Don’t feel like this is a place for the outsiders

My friend and I are from the area and thought we'd Roy the Cantreff for a change...first thing we obviously noticed was price, very expensive for a Sunday lunch...but...as long as it's good that's all that matters hey?..we were the first ones in there but food took 25 minutes to arrive. The waitress had mentioned the beef would be pink, fine we thought. Finally we receive our Sunday lunch....plated up! Quite sad...next..the pink beef..not pink but red raw with sinew and gristle through it.it looked like frozen scraps of beef that they'd defrosted and cooked, certainly not carved off a joint...couldn't cut it and certainly couldn't chew it..I don't normally complain but had to.she took it away then.there was then a debate about the meat saying the chef could pull it apart so I should be able to cut it and eat it?? Then more delay discussing that I'd have to wait if I wanted a new dinner plated up. Although there was only one other table occupied at this time. I said no just put some decent meat on my plate that I could chew. 15 mins later.. a new dinner minus the red cabbage..the waitress came over and said everything ok I said yes except you forgot the red cabbage. She huffed, went off and brought some to the table in a tiny bowl. No apology yet again. Both our dinners were spoilt. The manager if that's her title was disgustingly rude. We paid..no apology at all...She and her staff need to go on a course and learn all about customer service. I've eaten in some places over the years but this tops it all for rubbish customer service and bad quality food. Never again!!

My wife, daughter, and I were recommended to eat at the Cantreff by a friendly local while we were visiting the town, and what a great tip that was. The proprietress Lynette made us very welcome, and even introduced our 8 year-old daughter to her dogs in the garden at the back. We also enjoyed some nice drinks (Wye Valley ale and Birra Morretti). And the ambience of the building is quite charming. But the most special part of the experience is the food at this place. The new chef Alex is extremely talented and has a genuine passion for his art. You're in for a sublime experience if you eat here. Don't expect a large array of choices (good restaurants can't prepare more than a handful of dishes from fresh ingredients), but the choice is diverse and really appetizing. We ordered the Welsh lamb, chicken tika, and the fish and chips, all of which were outstanding. This is definitely the place to go for dinner or lunch if you're passing through the lovely town of Abergavenny.

Excellent home made food good service friendly staff. Nice local feel. Lovey garden. Small menu, usually a good sign of quality.

We stopped off here on Bank Holiday Monday for lunch. We were welcomed warmly, and I found a superb couple of ales on the bar. They had a small lunch menu, but my wife and I shared a lovely ploughmans, with their home made bread, and my daughters enjoyed a fish finger sandwich. A nice find.

We live in Abergavenny and the Cantreff Inn is one of our favourite places to eat in the evening but we had not tried the Sunday lunch menu before. So we visited today and had a superb experience! This is not your average pub grub - this was a fine dining experience. I had the roast beef - superbly moist and tender beef with crispy roast potatoes, roast parsnips, delicately spiced red cabbage, fine green beans - which I love - and exquisite proper beef gravy - absolute heaven! My wife had a vegetarian Thai curry, which was delicious. Lovely relaxed atmosphere, excellent service and easy parking. Brilliant!

i went here with my family for a day out,as soon as we left we were dying to go back.very sociable and presentable staff the food was delicious and extremely well presented.a little on the expensive side but believe you me the food is special and worth it,especially the tomatoes.

We called here on a visit to Abergavenny because as we went passed there was good parking, and they were serving lunch until 3pm, a quick check on here and all the last half dozen or so reviews were 5 star, so we stopped off.

Can’t believe we haven’t eaten in the Cantref before. It’s everything you could want - great home-cooked food, relaxed atmosphere, friendly buzz. They are going to be in the good beer guide - that says it all. Will go back - often!

Had a wonderful Sunday lunch today. Possibly the best passion fruit sorbet I’ve ever eaten. Looking forward to my next visit. Highly recommended.

Four of us had a lovely evening at the Cantreff last week. Really good new menu – we had pan fried king scallops, Italian white onion soup and the ham hock terrine, all of which were well presented and absolutely delicious. We then had the pork tenderloin, fillet of salmon and the beef bourguignon. All cooked to order and with obvious care and attention to detail. The restaurant area has been redecorated and the lighting is perfect for dining. The service was first class and we all had a really lovely evening. Will definitely return!

Ate here today with my husband and elderly parents. The pub is warm, cosy and is filled with interesting, furniture and tastefully decorated. The food was tasty and was enjoyed by everyone.The service was good and attentive. We will definitely return

We went to Y Cantreff yesterday evening for our annual Christmas meal. I have to say that it was a fabulous experience.

It is unfortunate that the current owners are tarred with the same brush as the previous resulting in a very skewed review of the premises. All reviews prior to and including the review which mentions the building works being undertaken should be ignored. The premises...

Just popped in for a snack but straight away we were meet by Philip nice and friendly , we ordered...

If there's one type of person I can't abide, it's a "sponger"! If you don't like the food or the...

We visited twice over a weekend with our very large dog. The welcome we received was second to mine. We...

I ordered the chicken supreme, but was somewhat surprised when a plain chicken fillet appeared, served with what looked like one potato, cut into sections and roasted . This was followed by some frozen vegetables and beef flavoured gravy.

Do not go. We went for a meal recently, the food was disgusting and the pub itself is disgusting!! Avoid!! Food is overpriced and tastes awful. Would never go back and recommend people to stay away.

Poor quality food at inflated prices.

2 slices of beef, frozen veg and cold gravy - £15!The lady who served us seemed very stressed even though it wasn't particularly busy. Best avoided!

How lovely to be able to pop into one of your "locals " at the end of a long, hard working day (albeit a Saturday) and have your drink served "as you like it" without even having to ask!Well done Lynette and Tom. A wonderful welcome as always. Particularly lovely to enjoy a drink and a chat with you, Lynette. See you both tomorrow for more of the sane, and for your themed night on 15 September. Looking forward to it.First class customer service as always.

Sub-standard food and service even worse. Staff were rude and food was served cold. Will not be returning.

The lady who runs this place is extremely nasty, rude and completely unreasonable. The food was cold, service terrible and I advise people never to come here. Not worth the hassle and the rude service!!

Had lunch today in Y Cantreff - great food, excellent service , lovely restaurant, good value for money - people on next table to us came from the Midlands, they thought it was a worthwhile visit too - can certainly recommend, and we will be visiting again soon.

Reading reviews of this place on trip advisor its clear to see the poor and terrible reviews are pre the recent changes in management. There is absolutely no way that could be same place as we visited today. With absolutely stunning decor Y Cantreff Inn has been renovated with impeccable taste creating the perfect atmosphere to dine or drink in. We found this absolute gem whilst on route back home from Llandovery as we drove through Abergavenny to stop for Sunday lunch. And what a find this was. Without a shadow of a doubt THE BEST Sunday lunch we have EVER had at a restaurant/pub. With a beautiful cut of beef, crunchy vegetables, homemade cauliflower cheese and homemade Yorkshire puddings all topped off with beef gravy which had clearly been made in the beef tin as it had the most wonderful taste. All credit to the fantastic chef and thank you to the wonderful hosting by the new owners. We shall DEFINATLY be going again very soon. I cannot speak highly enough of this place!!! 5 stars!!!!! Also bonus points as its DOG FRIENDLY so we cant wait to visit soon with out pup

On the forth of August I went along to the Cantreff to a themed food evening of food with friends This time it was Mexican, we had a fantastic time and the food was superb it consisted of a number of courses including fish Tacos with a mango / lime salsa which was gorgeous, all was served at the table by very attentive staff the other courses were equally tasty chilli with beef which was so tender it melted in your mouth There were at least forty people who had pre booked this evening For £15 a head this was great value at every level and the meal was finished with a lovely glass of tequila I would recommend this regular meal option , phone Lynette and find out when the next theme night is you won't be disappointed this is my third

What a revelation!! We have visited the Cantreff in the past only to experience poor quality food in less than pleasant surroundings. We have visited twice since Tom & Lynette have taken over and what a turn-around!!The entire pub has been tastefully re-decorated to create a lovely cosy atmosphere. The decor is crisp and clean with a country chic feel - very tastefully done.The beer garden at the rear is lovely and is looking so much nicer under the new management.On both occasions the food has been fantastic. The second of our visits was for a Mexican themed evening. Two courses for £15 - excellent value food.We have no hesitation in recommending The Cantreff (Y Cantreff) for top quality food and a lovely atmosphere. Wishing Tom & Lynette the success they deserve for all their hard work.

Thanks for a delicious lunch, the desserts were divine...we love the new decor, clean, smart & beautiful! We'll be back! Best wishes to the new owner & her staff.

We visited Y Cantreff back in February, since when they have been without a chef. I have to say "well done" to Lynette and Tom for holding out for the right person to fill this position even though that probably means that they have lost money during the interim period.They now have a chef and are, at present, serving meals at lunchtime only. The have a good but simple menu with something for everybody. The light bites" section is particularly suited to the warmer weather which we are experiencing at present. The food was presented to a high standard (I asked for two poached eggs on top of my Welsh Rarebit, and was thrilled that they were served exactly as thy should be). The ambience, as always, was just right and the service excellent.We have made a booking for the weekend of the Food Festival, but doubtless will return long before then.

We hoped to eat dinner here, but their kitchen doesnt serve on Mondays. (thats not unusual for this area, so if youre from out of town, phone to check). However we stayed for drinks and chatted to the landlady who very kindly booked us a reservation for dinner elsewhere. The whole place has recently been refurbished to a high standard and additional work in the beer garden is ongoing. we enjoyed drinking here and look forward to eating there another day.

I have been here quite a few times now since Lynette and Tom took over. On each visit I have found the food to be superb and the service professional and friendly. They even catering for my vegan brother on one occasion, making him a salad he said was the best he'd ever tasted! Lynette and Tome have totally transformed the Cantref into something quite beautiful. I have a feeling that it won't be long before we have to book well in advance to get a table.

We visited again on 18 February 2017 for Valentine's Day. Lynette and Tom have created something very special here. A fabulous dining room space, clearly furnished and thought out with love and attention to detail. A good menu too; my husband had mussels to begin, we both had steak, and the Banoffee Mess for dessert is absolutely delicious! For once I finished all three courses. Well done both; we will be eating with you again on March 26 (Mothering Sunday) and hopefully many, many more times after this.

Members of our party had travelled from Schull, Hampshire and Kent to have Sunday lunch in this small pub/restaurant. Some parking available outside or in adjoining street. Small bar to left of entrance and slightly larger restaurant to the right. Cosy friendly low ceiling room with some nice pieces of furniture. Staff where very friendly and brought us drinks while we waited for late comers and studied the menu. Short menu with a handful of starters, then Roasts and a few other main choices. Most of our party had the roast beef while others had baked salmon on chive mash with mussels and mixed Fishcake with poached duck egg on bed of French beans and samphire in a cream & wine sauce. Only negative was that roast beef was pink although not bloody and only two small dishes of vegetables were served between four people. It would have been good if menu had stated rare beef. Also bed of French beans only contained about four pieces. Prices were reasonable however and the owner allowed us to divide the bill between our various party's. NB The noise level can be quiet high due to the low ceiling.

Went to the Y Cantreff Inn on Sunday the 5th of March there were 8 of us in the group This was for Sunday lunch , we had booked in advance, on arrival our table was ready in the newly decorated dinning area .It has been done in a beautiful way with lovely old furniture and thought full additions which everyone in our group commented on , the owners Lynette and Tom really have put a great deal of effort and thought into creating a really welcoming atmosphere . We had the roast beef which was superb the roast beef was fantastic melted in your mouth a great selection of vegetables , plenty of them and more if you wanted and extra gravy, which were beautifully cooked and yes the meal was served on hot plates We had a selection of starters ranging from Thai crab cakes with pickled salad , white bait , goats cheese beetroot and granola all beautifully presented and was delicious.The service was excellent and we were all made to feel very welcome by Lynette Tom and the team . This type of eating experience is exactly what is needed in this part of Abergavenny if it's a Sunday lunch or a special occasion you won't be disappointed , we will be returning thank you for a great family Sunday afternoon Thank you all

Just had Sunday lunch with the family, and it was lovely. Loads to eat, a very reasonable bottle of white, great service AND beautifully clean!! Will be a regular again now. Well done Lynette and team. Hope you go from strength to strength, and all your hard work pays off.

Just enjoyed a great evening out in the Cantreff's restaurant - we know we always have a very warm welcome from the new owners Lynette and Tom when we visit the bar - great choice of beer always available - but this was the first time we had a meal in the revamped restaurant- we were impressed, food was great and service to match - we will do this again. It's great to see this pub have a new and improved lease of life under Lynette and Toms guidance - well done that team!

A table of four enjoyed a lovely, lively atmosphere in this pub last night. Lynette and Tom have made this pub so different from the previous incarnation that you feel somewhere completely different. The menu was delightful- I could have chosen so many items but honed in on mussels to start and a super fish cake for mains. Had room for a pud too! We'll certainly return soon.

Excellent meal, scallops to start wonderful. My husband had the pork it was amazing, my steak was beautiful. The highlight of the meal was the crispy polenta. Would recommend to anybody.

What an amazing venue, this pub is unrecognisable since new management. I cannot recommend highly enough -fantastic warm, welcoming atmosphere that's looks absolutely amazing!

Fabulous food in a warm, welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. Well done Lynette and Tom; you've created something really special in your dining room and in the pub as a whole. We have already booked for Boxing Day 2017 and will see you many, many times before then.

The Cantreff is under new ownership/management. We wanted somewhere to go for our tennis group Christmas meal so went to inspect and were not disappointed. It has been completely refurbished; great decoration, lighting and furnishings. The Staff were delightful, the food delicious and reasonably priced and we enjoyed a thoroughly good evening. I had been there the night previously with the choir in which I sing, about thirty of us and they were all surprised at how nice it had now become and again, a very enjoyable evening during which we all sang and the atmosphere was very jolly.

The Y Cantreff Inn is back on track , new owners have taken over , it has been beautifully refurbished to a high standard food will be available with a really great looking Xmas Menu with something for everyone . I live in Poole and visit regularly to see my parents in Abergavenny and visit regularly , there is always a warm welcome watched the rugby yesterday and at half time was given a beautiful individual cheese board with a cracking selection of cheese olives tomatoes celery and beautiful crusty bread , a wonderful touch which everyone enjoyed and was greatly appreciated . Great selection of beers and wines importantly always a warm and friendly welcome from Lynette and Tom . I feel that when the food side of things is up and running the Cantreff is going to be great an individual venue to meet friends have a drink , and the restaurant area will lend its self to all aspects of having a pleasurable dining experience I certainly am so very pleased to see the Cantreff have its heart put back Thank you Lynette and Tom for a cracking day of rugby and great half time food Chris Edwards

Called into this pub on the evening of 18th after the food festival New managers took over on the Friday night Lynette and Phillip were very welcoming and went out of there way to make sure we were happy even though they were obviously busy one little moan once your in its very difficult to leave