O’ come all ye thirsty (and hungry)! Our location is ideal for lovers of food and drink. Not only are we home to Ty Gwyn Cider but we also have a myriad of other amazing nearby options for dining out or taking away! Here are a few of our favourites!
Pubs and restaurants
The Temple Bar, Ewyas Harold, HR2 0EU 01981 240423
Beautifully renovated in 2011, The Temple Bar Inn is a family run pub, offering casual dining, real ales and a large gin selection. Indoor and outdoor seating. TV, pool table, log burner.
The Dog Inn, Ewyas Harold, HR2 0EX 01981 240598
The Dog is a cosy public house, which has been running for 500 years. It is a traditional country pub located between Ewyas Harold Village store and post office and the Temple Bar. Some outdoor seating. TV, pool table, log burner.
The Kilpeck Inn, Kilpeck, HR2 9DN 01981 570464
The quintessential contemporary Herefordshire country inn. Champions of the finest local and seasonal produce. One of the Daily Telegraph’s 10 ‘Perfect Country Pubs’. Indoor and outdoor seating, log burner in bar area.
The Bridge Inn, Kentchurch, HR2 0BY 01981 240408
A wonderful pub and restaurant with plenty of benches right by the river Monnow. Passionate about food and with a farm-to-fork ethos. Live music nights, and a pizza oven on-site too!
The Angel Inn, Grosmont, NP7 8EP 01981 240646
Don’t let the postcode trick you! It is just up the road from The Bridge Inn. A traditional, family run pub and restaurant with real ales, great food and a warm welcome. Indoor and outdoor seating. Live music and quiz nights.
The Bull’s Head, Craswell, Hereford HR2 0PN 01981 510616
A traditional drover’s inn place where rustic meets cool and hip! A more expensive option: posh-yet-yummy portions lovingly created from local produce. A pretty exquisite choice – and well worth the trip up the valley!
The Cornewall Arms, Clodock, HR2 0PD
Step back in time at this little gem in the tiny hamlet of Clodock. Old-fashioned games, a whole lot of history and a real, country, cosy pub feel. Enclosed beer garden. Lovely church and river next door.
The Hardwick, Abergavenny NP7 9AA 01873 854220
Birthday, anniversary, first trip away together? Definitely a treat for a special occasion! Chef and owner is none other than Stephen Terry. Exquisite food and drink on offer but in a cosy, warm, friendly setting.
Takeaways
Old Stables Fish and Chips, Ewyas Harold, HR2 0EX 01981 240237
A vibrant and friendly hub of the village opposite the village’s pubs. Classic fish and chips but also offer burgers and kebabs too.
Open Wednesday –Saturday 17.00– 21.00, plus some lunchtimes. Ring to place an order and avoid the queues!
Sunanta’s Thai Kitchen, Ewyas Harold 07800 578685
Delicious, authentic, homemade Thai food. Orders need to be given at least 24 hours in advance. Best off messaging through their Facebook page.
Check out the Cider Shack!
The completely unique Cider Shack has been more than a year in the making.You may have seen it on the telly – it was a star of the BBC’s ‘My Unique B&B’. This cosy cabin suits couples or solo travellers who adore the outdoors and crave the quirky but love a few little luxuries (such as the famous outdoor bath!).
Discover the Dairy!
The Cider Shack has a cottage-shaped cousin: Yarlington Dairy. It’s a beautiful new holiday let with stunning views of the Monnow Valley. Quiet, comfortable and boasting a luxury bath in the bedroom, it’s perfect for couples on their own, or with a baby or toddler (and/or a dog or two)!
Come and stay or just drop by for a cider!
Penylan Farm is kinda close to everywhere but feels miles from anywhere. Cardiff and Bristol are an hour and Birmingham about 90 minutes. We’ve a licenced shop stocked full of our cider and perry plus a range other goodies from other local producers. Sit, relax and enjoy a few free tastings!