Harden's survey result
Summary
This “innovative gastropub in a remote Welsh village, specialising in high-quality local produce” is “sensibly priced for cooking of such a high standard”. Josh & Hannah Byrne attracted some brickbats in the early days for their refusal to offer a traditional Sunday roast – but six years in nobody is complaining any more (and they’re likely to find venison on the menu anyway).
Summary
Josh & Hannah Byrne’s “remote country pub” punches way above its weight with a “small, exceptional menu that changes every day” of “innovative cuisine”, featuring “bold, delicious flavours” and “locally sourced ingredients, perfectly cooked”. Top Menu Tip – “the deep-fried oysters are a gem”… “even if you’re ambivalent about oysters!”
Summary
This “small, atmospheric gastropub in the back of the Welsh beyond” (closest town Usk), opened by Josh & Hannah Byrne four years ago, is “well worth seeking out for its innovative and well-priced food”. A “short (three main courses) and frequently changing menu makes the best of local produce and the chef’s inspiration”, delivering “incredible flavours in deceptively simple dishes”.
Summary
A “fantastic small inn in an unspoiled area” close to the Victorian market town of Usk. Their “obvious passion for ingredients” plays into the “short, well-considered menu” which changes weekly and is, by all accounts, “really good, high-level cooking”.
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Bettws Newydd, Usk, NP15 1JN
Restaurant details
The Black Bear Inn Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Exquisite 3 courses and great chalk board wine list."
Prices
 Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £29.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
 Extras |
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|---|---|
| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
Bettws Newydd, Usk, NP15 1JN
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | CLOSED |
| Wednesday | 6 pm‑10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 pm‑10 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑10 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑10 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑4 pm |
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