The best restaurants in Monmouthshire South Wales

We were passing through Monmouth in our motorhome and called into Aslans to see if the fish and chips were as good as last time. I am pleased to report that they are - 2 enormous pieces of cod with crispy batter and decent chips. Friendly and quick service for freshly cooked food.

Friendly staff made you feel very welcome. We were able to sit out the front and enjoy some lovely food. Thoroughly enjoyed , will be back thank you 😊

Everything quality. Bang on time and food was 11/10

Came in for lunch on a Saturday. Explained I was a coeliac and the chef came out to talk through the menu. He offered to make me anything I wanted. I opted for the fish and chips which were spectacular. The chef also brought out a gluten free flatbread and a chocolate brownie for me to try! absolutely amazing! he even gave me the flatbread dough to take home! definitely recommend

We had booked for Easter Sunday I had reviews saying the parking is awkward and that the restaurant was dated,needed updating etc and that there was no atmosphere. Well I can confirm that this is all nonsense ! The parking was ample and easy. The restaurant is exactly what I want in a county restaurant. It’s fits perfectly with its surroundings. Now as for the food and service they were both excellent. Service was attentive and knowledgeable . I mentioned to Kate that it’s first time in all long time that I could had happily ordered anything off the menu as everything appealed to me. Everyone on the table really enjoyed ever mouthful ! My mother in law said more than once “ I don’t want this to end “ So thank you very much we shall see you again soon.

Burnt tuna melt, offered refund with little apology.

Rubbish of late. Staff smoking in the doorway. Food is dreadful and flavourless. Slow service too. Why bother? Pay some more and go to the local in Magor or order from Caldicot and have something nice. This will be shut soon unless there is change, living off the previous name and owner.

Great chicken Dansak, tasty & very generous portion. Highly recommended!

Great spot to watch the footie. Friendly staff!

Ordered a chicken kebab and spent most of my night on the toilet… great place if you want your insides poured out in less than 12 hours.. Would not recommend

Nice spot for drinks and food. Service always really polite as well. Dog friendly too which is nice

We had our wedding at The Woodlands Tavern at the end of April and cannot recommend the venue or hosts highly enough! Kerry was brilliant at helping us organise the day and keeping everything running perfectly on the day itself, including decorating the upstairs function room beautifully. Trev worked with us to create a bespoke three course menu which was delicious and perfectly presented. The day was everything we hoped for and was so relaxed. We had the best time and will definitely be utilsing The Woodlands for any future events we may have. Thank you Kerry and Trev for making our day so special!

Good food. Recommend calling in ahead to order during busier times.

Highly recommend the takeaway Sunday lunch service. Ordered 8 meals, 2 days in advance, as it was for a large group. A good selection of meat to choose from (beef, pork, chicken, turkey or lamb) or a selection of all meats for an additional £2 per person on top of the base price of £14 per person for cold to reheat at home or £16 for hot. I chose the cold option, as not a local to Shirenewton so would have to reheat anyway. Fantastic amount of vegetables, including Roast & mash potatoes, mashed swede, parsnips, cabbage, carrots, french beans, peas & cauliflower cheese. Also stuffing, sausage and Yorkshire pudding and a pot of delicious gravy per meal. Pick up is available between 12pm-2pm. All packaged in recyclable foil trays with lids and boxed for easy pick up. Payment by cash or card on collection. Thank you Lucy and your team, for your exceptional, delicious food. I will definitely be ordering again.

Great cosy, dog-friendly pub with open fire, free parking, shower & toilet available 24/7. Just spent 2 nights there parked-up in our van, free as long as you eat / drink in the pub which we were more than happy to do. Good home-cooked food, generous portions, good beer too ! Di, staff and locals were very welcoming, we felt included almost as 'part of the team' by the time we left, felt like we'd made new friends. Highly recommended, well worth stopping over here ! Usk is a lovely well-kept town, great riverside walks or you can walk higher up around the castle. Also free car-park in the town so you are free to spend as much time there as you like. Lovely place, will definitely return.