Station Hotel, Abergavenny

Utterly old school (or ‘unspoilt gem’, depending on your preference), the only thing that's changed here over the last 40-odd years is the ale. Two rooms: a nice lounge on the right, which was surprisingly empty. The décor in here included mounted prints of jazz musicians and some little jazz band figurines. Room has bar access via a serving hatch. The left hand room extends back quite far, dog-leg style. A dart board was situated to the rear, though we were unable to play due to a band setting up. Unique Mona Lisa print bead curtain spotted, along with numerous wall-mounted instruments, framed prints and a collection of jugs on a gantry. Outside toilets fitted into the scheme of things nicely. Four ales on, Wye Valley HPA, Bass, Kingsdown, and Butcombe - good quality across the board. We got a friendly goodbye from the bar. I really liked this one though I guess I should mention that a couple of others in my party were a little less effusive. If you’re in Abergavenny this is the one to do, in my opinion.