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Pubs in Monmouth

Wye-border locals — kitchen hours on wet Tuesdays.

Monmouth pubs mix square rooms with bridge locals — bar open does not mean the kitchen is serving. Saturday evenings fill the centre; this is not a Chepstow race-day lock-in.

Source: Food Standards Agency — food hygiene ratings · Checked: 2026-08-20 · Pubs and food pubs in Monmouth, Wales

Wales law: food businesses must display their food hygiene rating at or near each customer entrance. Check ratings at ratings.food.gov.uk.
Hygiene rating must be displayed

What to know

Monmouth (Trefynwy) is a Wye border market town — English side is minutes away; Monmouthshire taxi table, check which council a skip or cab is licensed to.

Pubs in Monmouth

The King's Head (Agincourt Square; pub 01600 713417) is the grade II coaching-inn Wetherspoon with rooms upstairs — the practical square pint after Monnow Bridge. Other Monnow Street locals cover an early evening drink before a quieter walk back toward the riverside.

Check last orders if you are walking out toward Dixton or Mitchel Troy after dark — or pre-book Monnow Taxi / Rockfield.

What to check

From Monnow Bridge / Agincourt Square to the station (May Hill, a short hop). Pub food and Sunday roast need a kitchen clock. Hygiene rating still applies.

Local markers for this chapter: Trefynwy, border, market, English.

Monnow Bridge / Agincourt Square to the station (May Hill, a short hop) — quiz night; last orders.

Recommended

Green Dragon InnPub

FSA rating 5/5 — Green Dragon Inn.

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Premier Inn MonmouthPub

FSA rating 5/5 — Portal Road.

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Tintern Recreation Centre & Village HallPub

FSA rating 5/5 — Tintern Village Hall.

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The Kings Head HotelPub

FSA rating 5/5 — 8 Agincourt Square.

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Common questions

What should I know about pubs in Monmouth?
Monmouth (Trefynwy) is a Wye border market town — English side is minutes away; Monmouthshire taxi table, check which council a skip or cab is licensed to. A typical hop is Monnow Bridge / Agincourt Square to the station (May Hill, a short hop). Trefynwy is the Welsh name for the same town.
What should I check before I book pubs in Monmouth?
Hours, price and pub food. Monmouth (Trefynwy) is a Wye border market town — English side is minutes away; Monmouthshire taxi table, check which council a skip or cab is licensed to. A typical hop is Monnow Bridge / Agincourt Square to the station (May Hill, a short hop).
How do I choose pubs in Monmouth?
Use this page for the local checks, then confirm with the venue or operator. A typical hop is Monnow Bridge / Agincourt Square to the station (May Hill, a short hop). People also mention dog friendly and quiz night.
Do you rank pubs in Monmouth?
No. Know Wales does not rank venues or call anything cheapest. We explain pub food and the local checks, then you decide. A typical hop is Monnow Bridge / Agincourt Square to the station (May Hill, a short hop).

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