Restaurant links
The Restaurants and Hotels listed below all have a relationship with the Abergavenny Food Festival. Some have participated in our Chef Demonstrations and Masterclasses; and others have acted as in-kind sponsors and hospitality providers. These establishments are a great place to start sampling the delights of Welsh cuisine.
In the Abergavenny area:
Angel Hotel
Winner of The Tea Guild's Top City and Country Hotel Tea Award 2011. Read all about it on our blog
The Angel Hotel is the Festival's primary hospitality partner and is host venue for our some of our masterclasses, talks and receptions.
Allt Yr Ynys
Former Les Routiers Welsh Hotel of the Year.
The Bell at Skenfrith
Two AA Rosette Award
"Relentless in their efforts at maintaining this foodie heaven, but not at the expense of losing a decent pub." (The Guardian)
Bistro Prego
"A high-quality bistro with an Italian twist which has become a classy addition to Monmouth's ensemble of quality eateries." (South Wales Argus)
The Charthouse
"The menu can match the best known names in the area." (Trip Advisor)
The Crown at Whitebrook
Has held a Michelin Star for the last 5 years. 'Wales The True Taste' Best Restaurant in Wales 2009/10
The Foxhunter
AA Restaurant of the Year Wales 2010
Fabulous it was ...I started with some hake goujons that were simply astounding. (Giles Coren, The Guardian)
The Gliffaes
Visit Wales Gold Award Winner 2011
The Hardwick
'Wales the True Taste' Gold-Award winner 2011
"This place is a delight, and I cannot recommend it warmly enough."
(Matthew Norman, The Guardian)
Llansantffraed Court
'Wales the True Taste' Silver-Award winner and recipient of the AA Notable Wine-List Award 2010/11
Mint & Mustard
"One of 50 best Curry Houses in the UK" (The Independent)
"Superb flavours and unusual dishes continue to pull in the punters at this calm, contemporary Indian restaurant." Good Food Guide
Restaurant 1861
Two AA Rosette Award
"It was a last-minute choice and what a surprise! The food was simply excellent. Superbly fresh local produce all exquisitely presented." (Trip Advisor)
The Walnut Tree
Awarded a Michelin Star, 2010
"A combination of wonderful food, a happy atmosphere and an underlying sense of quiet good taste." (Tracey MacLeod, The Independent)
... and a little further afield
Y Polyn
AA Restaurant of the Year for Wales 2009
"One of the twenty best places to eat this summer." (Jay Rayner)
Fairy Hill
AA Three Rosette Restaurant, and award-winning wine list.
"The menu is based around the best local ingredients, and features Welsh specialities" Good Food Guide
Tyddyn Llan
Awarded a Michelin Star in 2010. The Good Food Guide's Welsh Regional Winner, 2009
"The locally reared and caught ingredients are knocked into hearty but haute shape by Bryan and his team". (Gareth Scurlock, The Times)
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