Y Cantreff Inn - Monmouthshire

Recently refurbished and Rebranded as Fire Fork promising a a traditional American barbecue experience . No Bread available before Starters. Pork Burnt Ends Mixture of under and over cooked chunks of pork in a sickly sweet, slightly spicy smoked sauce. Need something acidic to cut through all the fat came with Texas Toast , Stale slice of bloomer spread with an unidentifiable substance. Beef Cigars Lovely shredded beef in a crispy pancake style roll with a rich, smoked Garlic Mayo. Mains XL Short Ribs not available so both ordered the 10 Hour Smoked Brisket. Served as described on menu. No discernable smoked crust or flavour to the Brisket. No mustard available at this restaurant. No Napkins provided, asked twice, got some from another table. we dealt with our cutlery shortage similarly. No water provided when requested. Inexperience of the staff evident but more than made up for by their enthusiasm and wish to please. Two Starters, Two Mains, Three pints and a Short Mixer £92. Option to add tip to card payment. Cash tip direct to server. This place has lots of potential but needs to overcome teething problems before one will consider a return

Following the wedding of my niece the previous day, the Cantref hosted a private function for us and as we were a large party, they gave us exclusive use of the restaurant and their large, beautiful beer garden at the rear of the pub. They provide us with an excellent buffet with a whole salmon centrepiece. It was beautifully laid out and they even provided special individual platters for the vegans amongst us. The care and attention we received from Lynette and Tom, who run the pub, was outstanding. The food was superb, thanks to Marc the chef. We will obviously be back!

Attentive and kind, very obliging- at a difficult time for the family, provided a varied, plentiful and tasty spread for everyone. The family are all very grateful indeed. Cannot be faulted in any way.

A really lovely place. Decor was lovely. Staff very friendly and efficient and food was superb. Good value food. Highly recommend. My well behaved dog was welcomed too.

Ticks all the boxes. Parking, dog friendly, garden, tasty flavoursome food, good beer, lovely interior with interesting antiques, its own herb garden a hostess with the mostest friendly locals what more could you want maybe a few rooms if you are travelling far.