Hidden away in a superb verdant valley just a few miles from Abergavenny town is the Allt yr Ynys hotel, which has one of very few restaurants that can offer memorable fine dining in an unforgettable setting. The historic building is a feast for the eyes but the gourmet food takes all your senses to a whole new level, and the helpful staff will assist you in a friendly and welcoming manner with total professionalism but with none of the frosty haughtiness that can sometimes be associated with a prestige establishment.
The Abergavenny area is well served with gourmet restaurants for lovers of fine dining but it's worth your while to take a short drive north of the town to discover this hidden jewel and uncover its long held secret. Not only is the chef's freshly prepared local produce deliciously cooked and beautifully presented, but there is a magical feel to the place that can be felt in every room and even in the luscious riverside gardens.
Tasty snacks and elegant light meals are available in the Cider Mill bar with its feature mill stone and these can be taken al fresco if the weather permits, with a variety of places to sit offering different but still glorious views of the Abergavenny countryside in every direction.
The challenge at Allt yr Ynys is to decide where to partake of the delicious gourmet fare on offer in this splendid venue. The recently refurbished restaurant is gracious and full of atmosphere, but on a warm day you could indulge your love of fine dining outside in the Elizabethan walled garden or, when the Abergavenny weather is less than clement, why not take tea in the oak panelled drawing room by a roaring fire?
Aiming to meet your every fine dining need, Allt yr Ynys is happy to serve you an early bird supper before 7pm Monday to Thursday and there's even a special lunch menu for Senior Citizens on Wednesdays which has proved to be very popular. Not many restaurants can say that a visit to them is a worthwhile day out on its own but a meal at the Allt yr Ynys hotel could be combined with a trip to see the many local attractions, such as ancient churches, fine castles, great walks (including Offa's Dyke path) and acres of beautiful countryside ideal for horse riding, cycling and motoring.
So book your table today by calling 01873 890 or come up and see us - you won't be disappointed.
When you contact Allt yr Ynys hotel for gourmet food in the restaurant, please mention The Best of Abergavenny.