The Woodlands Tavern is in a beautiful setting surrounded by countryside and within Wentwood forest…read morewhich is well known for walking and mountain biking.The tavern is a great place because it manages to combine a traditional country pub with a top notch restaurant,so you can choose to just relax whilst having a drink in the bar or have a delicious meal. All meals are home cooked and really nice with a lot of local produce on the menu,there is always a good choice of dishes from steaks to stuffed trout and they also have a specials board.Deserts are sooo good especially the profiteroles they are yummy!!! Sunday lunches are excellent and very good value but book early as they are very popular with the locals. Overall the Woodlands Tavern is a lovely restaurant and ideal for family get together or an intimate meal for two.

Charming establishment, the service was excellent (Beth was fabulous), and the food was delicious!…read moreI had the roasted beet salad, Steak-Ale-Onion pie, and the bread and butter pudding. I'll definitely revisit the next time I'm in Wales!

Called in the Castle Inn in Caldicot whilst visiting the nearby Monmouthshire Food Festival on the…read moresame day. Had noticed the advertising board whilst on my way to the castle for the food fare. Was enticed by the two courses for £12 offer. Came into the pub and was very busy as a large group of ladies had reserved or pre-booked a table but managed to squeeze myself in. It is a very small pub, old fashioned looking i.e. fire, low ceiling, oak beams etc. etc. The staff is friendly and very eager to help. Ordered from the two/three course menu although there was a Burger menu, Ciabatta menu and even a pensioners menu too. The set course menu offered soup, garlic mushrooms and about half a dozen other choices for starters. Similarly the main menu was packed full of steaks and gammons but I opted for a Chicken, Sage and Mushroom top crust pie with mixed vegetables and chips which happened to be a special on that day but was available under the courses meal deal. The desert menu had a plethora of choice but I was intrigued by the strawberry prosecco and ice cream bomb. The pub also serves real ale, I enjoyed a pint of Exmoor Gold on the said day. It was £12 for two courses and £15 for three, although the same offer/course menu is discounted for pensioners too. Thoroughly enjoyed my meal in a charming pub, hope to call in there again soon.

Since being taken over by new owners a few years back the castle has gone from strength to…read morestrength. As well as the physical changes that have take place in the form of much needed redecoration, the atmosphere has changed from that of an old gentleman's pub to that of thriving village pub. There is a range of drinks on offer and the quality of the food is excellent value for money. The castle hosts regular entertainment and has become a venue for all ages to drink in a welcoming convivial atmosphere. My first choice place to go in Caldicot.

lovely friendly ran pub great for a nite out easy to get to and parking.read more