Food and Drink

Monmouthshire
Food and Drink

Monmouthshire is renowned for its diverse and high-quality culinary offerings, reflecting the county's rich agricultural heritage. Local produce such as organic vegetables, artisan cheeses, and premium meats are celebrated for their freshness and superior taste. The area boasts a flourishing food scene, with an abundance of farm shops, markets, and award-winning restaurants showcasing the best of cuisine.  The region's drink scene is equally impressive, with a growing number of craft breweries, cider makers, and vineyards producing top-notch beverages. Visitors to Monmouthshire can indulge in culinary delights that highlight the county's commitment to sustainability and local sourcing, making it a must-visit destination for food enthusiasts.  Of course the highlight of the year is the annual Abergavenny Food Festival, held in September.

Supermarkets in Monmouthshire

Looking for a supermarket in Monmouthshire? Whether you’re doing the weekly shop, picking up a few essentials or simply looking for the nearest supermarket, there are plenty of options across the county. From larger supermarkets and food stores to smaller convenience shops, you’ll find familiar names including Tesco, Waitrose, Morrisons, Aldi, Lidl, Asda, Co-op, Iceland and M&S in and around Abergavenny, Monmouth, Chepstow, Caldicot, Usk and Raglan. Browse our supermarket guides for locations, opening times, facilities and useful information to help you find the right place to shop in Monmouthshire.
Full List of Monmouthshire Supermarkets

Monmouthshire Food

Monmouthshire certainly isn’t short of great places to eat. From cosy country pubs and independent cafés to restaurants, tearooms and some fantastic hidden gems, there’s plenty to tempt you across the county. Whether you’re looking for somewhere new to try, planning a meal out or simply wondering where to grab a decent coffee and a slice of cake, take a look at some of the local eateries worth knowing about.
01/04/2026
Big Supermarket Closures

Monmouthshire Supermarket Easter Opening Times: What Shoppers Need to Know Across the County Don't forget to plan ahead this Easter weekend, as major supermarkets across Abergavenny, Chepstow, Monmouth and surrounding villages prepare for a change in trading hours. From big weekly shops to last-minute chocolate runs, opening times will vary significantly across the bank holiday […]

23/09/2025
Abergavenny Food Festival 2025, Rain, Shine and Tons of Flavour

The Abergavenny Food Festival made its return on the weekend of 20–21 September 2025, once again turning the town into a hub for food lovers. With more than 180 exhibitors, the streets, market and castle grounds were filled with everything from street food and artisan produce to live cookery demonstrations, drinks tastings and author talks. […]

14/09/2025
Discounts on your Coffees in Monmouthshire

If you love your morning latte or afternoon flat white in Monmouthshire, Coffee Club offers a brilliant way to keep your favourite barista-made drinks flowing without breaking the bank. The scheme gives members 25% off hot drinks, seven days a week, across thousands of UK coffee shops, including both big names like Caffè Nero and […]

13/09/2025
Abergavenny Food Festival Returns This September with Packed Programme

The Abergavenny Food Festival will return on the weekend of 20–21 September 2025, marking its 27th year as one of the UK’s leading food and drink festivals. The two-day event will bring together growers, producers, chefs, writers and food lovers across six fully accessible venues in the town centre. Markets, demonstrations, talks and family activities […]

10/07/2025
New Afternoon Tea Launches at Popular Monmouthshire Garden Centre

The Willows Garden Centre in Usk has launched its new Afternoon Tea, offering the perfect setting to relax and enjoy a delightful selection of treats. Guests can enjoy a beautifully presented selection of sweet and savoury treats, including freshly made sandwiches, homemade cakes, and a tempting array of sweet bites. Savoury options are full of […]

15/07/2024
Free breakfast at Morrisons

Morrisons is teaming up with Kellogg's to launch breakfast clubs in all of its cafes nationwide this summer. The club is open to everyone, adults and kids included. Just ask the staff for a Kellogg's breakfast at any of the 398 Morrisons cafes. You can choose from a free bowl of classic Kellogg's cereals like […]

09/10/2023
20,000 visitors enjoy the taste of Abergavenny Food Festival

AROUND 20,000 visitors flocked to the Abergavenny Food Festival to see culinary stars take to the stage as the event celebrated its 25th anniversary last month. The star-studded line-up saw some of the very best names in the industry- Andi Oliver, Angela Hartnett OBE, Jeremy Pang, Cyrus Todiwala OBE and Bake-off star Jurgen Krauss take […]

19/06/2023
Review Your Favourite Monmouthshire Restaurant

The restaurant and coffee shop industry in Monmouthshire is thriving, with new places popping up and offering diverse menus and unique experiences. With so many choices available, it can be overwhelming to decide where to dine out and where to get your caffeine or foodie fix. This is where reviews come in. Leaving reviews about […]

04/07/2022
New café to launch in Usk

Newly opened Usk boutique hotel, The Lodge by Cefn Tilla, is to relaunch it's Cafe and restuaurant thanks to a collaboration with a local catering business. The Lodge, which is owned by nearby Cefn Tilla Court, has teamed up with Portskewett based Pickled Pumpkin Catering to take over it's cafe and bar area and to […]

02/03/2022
Abergavenny Waitrose Café

Abergavenny Waitrose Café

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We are passionate about Monmouthshire and the amazing people and places within it. We want to promote this amazing county to the people who live in Monmouthshire and show the rest of the World what is great about it.

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