Charming free house with tasty pub grub. For beer: the…read moreusual suspects.

Really nice pub, lots of character. Very dog friendly - but there's also a dog free zone if you…read moredon't like dogs! We sat in the decent size garden for a pint and played with the owners' dogs Marco & Pierre. Food was great, all made from scratch & they knew how to cater for gluten free diet. Some nice beer on tap too. Would go back for sure next time we're passing.

Yes I know everyone is tired of all my Wetherspoon reviews as I've now eaten in at least 21 of…read moretheir pubs (and some of them very regularly) but here is another!!!! Well, this very old building is very easy to find being at the top of the shopping street overlooking Agincourt Square. It's very spacious inside with a pleasant quiet atmosphere - as the town was extremely busy yesterday we'd thought it would be packed out but not so. The staff were friendly and helpful as usual for this pub chain (which is one reason why we use them so much when travelling about) and Steph was particularly nice. There's free wireless internet access provided by 'The Cloud' which is a useful thing to have. Lots of real ales on offer including Ruddles, Abbots, Guinness and guest beers - which yesterday included Bath's 'Rare Hare' and Manchester's 'Wobbley Bob'. We waited for one of the Vale of Glamorgan ales to 'settle' but when I went back to the bar it had been removed for some reason. The food was mostly good except for a side order of vegetables I had - the carrots were very rubbery. I think they'd been left in a microwave too long. This is also one of the Wetherspoons which offers accommodation in their adjoining building (shown in one of my photos)

Sited at Agincourt Square this Wetherspoons owned hotel, restaurant and pub was a perfect spot to…read morecool off and take some cold refreshment on the hot day I visited Monmouth. The hotel (classed as a JD Wetherspoon Lodge) looked basic, but clean and tidy with rooms available from £44 a night for a single, with doubles from £54. The bar area, which served regular Wetherspoons fair was slightly down at heel but had character, enlivened by the few local characters in residence. However what distinguished this establishment from most JDWs was the fact that it is in a 17th century coaching inn, which was reputedly visited by King Charles I during the English Civil War. The bar area consequently stretched across several small and adjoining rooms, giving it a rambling feel. It also has a large beer garden.

Wonderful pub deep in the Wye Valley, Herefordshire. The Saracens Head Inn is situated right on the…read morebank of the River Wye and is both a bed and breakfast and a pub/restaurant. We had reserved a table for five on the day and when we arrived we were taken to the nicest possible table, with a window overlooking the river and with ample space. The pub has both indoor and outdoor seating and a nice bar. The staff were all very friendly and the same bar staff simultaneously run the famous "Symonds Yat Hand Ferry" just outside the restaurant. It's a pretty interesting thing to see, as people come to the bar requesting to get to the other side of the river and a barman will literally come out from behind the bar, head off outside and take them (hand pulling a rope) over to the other side of the river! The beer selection here is pretty extensive with lots of local beers such as Wye Valley Brewery and Ledbury. My brother in law and I sampled 5 or 6 different ones over lunch and were impressed. The food here was also excellent with a nice variety of different items to chose from, from traditional English pub fare to Indian dishes. I went with the Haddock and Chips which was fried to a golden crisp and nothing short of delicious. The rest of my family had similarly good food and everyone was left satisfied! Overall the Saracens Head was fabulous and this is a magnificent and picturesque place to visit in general if you're ever in the Wye Valley/ Symonds Yat/ Herefordshire area, with lots of hiking, river cruises and just admiring of nature to do in the area; can't wait to return!

Excellent, excellent & excellent once more. We were seated in the bar area as we were sporting some…read moreparticularly muddy boots which were not appropriate for the restaurant. A large and varied menu sets the taste buds a-tingling in anticipation. We ordered a fish platter to share and goats cheese beignets followed by a bowl of mussels, pie of the day (beef in ale with mushrooms) and fish & chips twice (one kids size). The food was fantastic but beware the large portions if you suffer with a small stomach! Luckily none of us did and all the food was enjoyed immensely along with pints of Wye Valley pale ale, an interesting brew called Butty Bach and Symonds cider. The landlord was a very pleasant chap who kindly gave us a lift back to collect our car as we couldn't stomach the walk back up to Christchurch. Pay them a visit, enjoy their beer and food and write an honest review as they seem to have suffered from one or two of those 'anti-Trip' advisor fiends! Well done Saracens Head and thanks!

VERY diverse and tasty menu. Wide range of vegetarian, vegan, meat-lover, and gluten free options!…read moreI ordered the avocado + feta eggs which were very filling, but could have used a bit more flavor. The decor was very visually appealing and there were lots of seats for big parties or for intimate coffee dates. The only complaint is how long our food took to come out. I understand that it was a Sunday afternoon and many families were out for lunch, but Estero Lounge felt kind of under-staffed. It took about 40 minutes before our food arrived. However, if you're ever in Monmouth, I highly suggest this restaurant!

Pretty good.. the food's alright but the ambiance on the weekend is great fun! Funniest spot in…read moreMonmouth