Britons heading to Wales for a holiday may want to consider Monmouthshire. The county’s foodie capital title is still firmly in place, with a new Michelin starred restaurant and plenty to eat and drink.
Monmouthshire’s biggest town, Abergavenny, has been on the foodie map since 1999, when two local farmers created the Abergavenny Food Festival.
Each year, more than 30,000 visitors head to the town for a taste of the best in food and drinks.
The festival is one of the best-known food festivals in Britain, and encourages people to support and buy local.
The local foodie scene is thriving in Monmouthshire.
Everywhere visitors look, they’ll find some fantastic local products to sample.
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One of the highlights of the region is The Preservation Society.
The Preservation Society makes award-winning chutneys, sirops and preserves.
It’s also part of the Wye Valley Producers, a collaboration between local producers to help each other stay afloat.
The Producers offer courses, and Britons in the county can try their hands at making their own preserves if they wish.
Two Michelin-starred Monmouthshire restaurants are making best of lists regularly.
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The Whitebrook not only has one Michelin star, but it also boasts four AA rosettes.
With a focus on local produce, chef Chris Harrod is considered one of the Great British Chef.
He uses foraging in his menus and even appeared on Great British Menu in 2018.
On Tripadvisor, reviewer 840leaf wrote: “One of the best and most cohesive menus out of all 33 Michelin star restaurants that we’ve visited.
“Beautifully plated, tasted absolutely incredible and we couldn’t find fault with any of the dishes.
“All locally and sustainably produced. Innovative woodland themed menu like nothing we’ve eaten previously, simply superb.
“100 percent recommend this restaurant, if you’re visiting Wales you have to eat here!”
Michelin-starred Walnut Tree Inn is an “iconic” restaurant, according to Tripadvisor.
Reviewer Malcom J said: “Exceptional food.”
While Kay said: “How lucky are we to have this on our doorsteps.”
Britons in Monmouthshire in need of a drink are truly spoiled for choice.
There are four vineyards in the county, Ancre Hill Vineyard, White Castle Vineyard, Parva Farm Vineyard and Sugar Loaf Vineyard.
For beers, Britons can head to Untapped Brewing Co or Kingstone Brewery.
There is also the Apple County Cider Co for something sweeter.
Wye Valley Meadery makes the world’s oldest alcoholic drink with a twist.
They use honey from their own hives and infuse their mead with rhubarb, elderflower and hops.
The Meadery will soon open an onsite tap room, but in the meantime, Britons who want to get involved with not only the drinking of mead but the making of it can join one of the Meadery’s courses.
They also offer beekeeping courses.
For something a bit stronger, Silver Circle Distillery produce gin.
Their Damson Negroni recently won a three-star award at the Great Taste Awards.
Britons on a visit can take a tour of the distillery with a tasting or make their own gin.
On Tripadvisor, Geoff said: “What an extraordinary afternoon distilling gin. The experience at Silver Circle was fascinating. A mixture of science and magic.”
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