The Black Bear Inn

Food : 4/5 | Service : 5/5 | Atmosphere : 5/5 More
Apr 26th, 2023

Apr 21st, 2023

Food : 5/5 | Service : 5/5 | Atmosphere : 5/5 More
Apr 20th, 2023

Food : 5/5 | Service : 3/5 | Atmosphere : 4/5 More
Apr 18th, 2023

Situated close to Clytha along the old Raglan to Abergavenny road, the Black Bear is not a Pub/Restaurant you would pass on a normal A to B journey Its a small building, rustic, and basic stone build Pub with a sparse but genuine interior (ie it has not been Neptuned with Farrow & Ball paints and footballers wives shiny trinkets) Its a tight run ship with the main chef quite often emerging from the kitchen to help out or just do what he feels should be done. The front of house staff are effective, friendly and interactive Because these old pubs can be a bit dark on the inside, it would have been nice to see some candles lit on the tables to add a bit of ambiance Wye Valley Brewery Butty Bach on tap plus the associated Lager 1985 (which has a hint beer taste about it) Food portions small but quite enough for most people, fish cooked perfectly and the sauces and (pre starter) snacks outstanding Fresh oysters very often on the menu served with a shallot vinegar Great selection of Puddings and all in all a refreshing food experience. Well done to all involved Forward Booking essential, unless you are very lucky If the dog is fed up by this point, take him for a walk at the top of Clytha Hill (Iron Age Hill Fort - fenced)
Apr 27th, 2023