Boat Inn, Monmouth

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An attractive looking pub in an idyllic location on the River Wye, whilst the pub itself is in Wales (east side if the river) parking and access here is very limited with only a couple of on road spaces that we could see. The easier approach is to approach it from the western (English) side where there are a couple of good sized pay and display car parks as well as free on road parking. There is then a handy old railway bridge across the river directly opposite the pub that you can walk across.

Internally the pub is fairly compact, with the larger L-shape room to the right, and a smaller snug to the left. Decor wise it’s quite traditional with old flagstones on the floor, whitewashed brickwork on the walls and rough white plasterwork on the ceiling, whilst the snug had cream wood panelling on much of the walls. A map of the local area was on the wall, and a large chalkboard next to the bar displayed an extensive cider selection as well as gin, spirits, and forthcoming live music. Seating was a mixture of wooden chairs and some fitted wooden pew style benches, with some padded seating in the snug. This also had a dartboard on the wall, and a few black and white pictures dotted around, as well as a small wood burning stove in the fireplace and a stuffed head of some sort mounted on the wall above.

Beers on tap were The Friendly Pint and HPA from the Wye Vally Brewery, along with Hop 2000 from Grey Trees. Ciders meanwhile were Henry Weston’s Vintage and Stowford Press, along with a trio from Black Dragon in boxes at the back of the bar. The aforementioned chalkboard listed many more, but with no sign of them behind the bar, I assume these were bottled. All in all, a lovely old pub with a friendly welcome from the young barman. Well worth seeking out.

On 4^th March 2025 - rating: 8
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