The Black Bear Inn - Monmouthshire

I recently had another fantastic meal at Black Bear. The location is stunning, with all the cozy charm of a local pub and the high-quality food of a fine dining restaurant, but without any pretentiousness. The cooking is excellent, using great seasonal ingredients. I especially enjoyed their oysters and the Scallop dish with bone marrow butter was outstanding. If I lived in the village, I would probably never want to leave. Kudos to the team for their hard work in these challenging times!

I had high expectations for a delicious meal based on the recent reviews, but unfortunately, our experience was not as great as anticipated. Although the overall meal was good, the scallop 'special' starter was disappointing. Priced at £11, I was expecting a larger, perfectly cooked scallop, but instead, it was small and overcooked, making it rubbery. This mishap definitely put a damper on the evening.

We had a delightful dining experience. The ambiance was calming, the food was exceptionally delicious, and the service was extremely friendly. We are planning to celebrate a family member's upcoming 80th birthday by booking a meal at this restaurant. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our meal and will definitely return in the future.

Have been meaning to eat here for ages. Was not disappointed. The Black Bear fully deserves its reputation for the finest of food in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. This is how it's done. Attention to detail in the way the food is prepared, complementary tastes and all so unfussy. Brilliant

Probably one of the finest meals I’ve ever had. I’d heard that this pub had an excellent reputation however I’ve heard that before! This time absolutely justified, everything was brilliantly done, great staff, great food and good drink. Well done all involved