Number of Vegan dishes: Fluctuates
between stalls but roughly 60%.
Price:
Pies
£2.75 or 2 for £5
Breads
around £2
Soup
£2.50
Our Comments: The Parsnipship
is a network of cooks producing and selling unique vegetarian
food, sold direct, primarily at farmers markets.
The dishes change from season to season but the Indian Summer
Pie, vegan and a Silver British Pie Award winner, is available
for most of the year.
Other examples of vegan options include: Puy Lentil & Porcini
Pate, Beetroot Nut Bomb, breads baked in flowerpots, Kale &
Chickpea Curry with tamarind and Mushroom, Nut & Sage Burgers.
Everything is vegetarian; it is approved by the Vegetarian
Society and is well worth supporting.
Location: Cross
Street is the main street in the town centre.
Our Comments: They
understand veganism and will usually have at least one main course that
is suitable. Half the breads they provide are vegan friendly.
Location: Alongside
the B4598 between Abergavenny and Raglan.
Our
Comments: Country pub and restaurant.
There is nothing vegan on the menu but they do their best
to accomodate all dietary requirements. They are happy to
adapt dishes from the menu or the server will liaise with
the kitchen to prepare something suitable. The Hardwick is
very focused on local and seasonal ingredients, which is a
good sign but makes it difficult for them to say exactly
what vegans might expect ahead of time.
Location:
Just outside Abergavenny, on
the B4598.
Detailed directions are available on their website.
Our Comments: They have no problem catering for vegans and have done so in
the past without difficulty. Some dishes on the menu are
suitable for vegans, and they will cook other dishes if
required.
Location: Alongside
the B4598 between Abergavenny and Raglan.
Cater for vegans. When
you contact them to book they will let you know what is on the menu
for the date in question. If nothing takes your fancy they will always
have other options to tempt you with.
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The Trading Post, 14-18
Nevill Street
Even with two day's
notice the best this restaurant can offer is a jacket potato and
salad.
Our Comments:
The white sour dough bread filled with hummus, roasted red
pepper and coriander served with fries is vegan. The warm focaccia bread
is also suitable if ordered with the same filling. This is served with a
side salad. They
can make the vegetarian sharing platter suitable for vegans.
The falafel chickpea burgers are bought in and the time our researchers
were there they did not have the packaging to confirm or deny if they
were vegan. The staff are helpful.
Vegans can have beans
on toast, jacket potatoes, salad baguette etc. The vegetarian
breakfast is suitable without egg. Tell them you don't want spread. No
soya milk.
Mon-Thu noon-2.30pm &
5.30pm-9.30pm
Fri-Sat noon-9.30pm
Sun 3pm-9.30pm
Restaurant booking times:
Mon-Sat noon-2.30pm & 6.30pm-9.30pm
Sun 12.30pm-2.30pm & 6.30pm-9.30pm
Number
of Vegan dishes:
4+
Price:
Bar meals about £7
Restaurant starters £4.50+, main courses £12.95-£13.95
Our
Comments: Village pub and restaurant. They
serve bar meals and a restaurant menu. They always try to
accomodate requests for menu adaptations due to dietary
reasons. Several items can easily be adapted to vegan such
as:
Paninis-Provencal Vegetables with Pesto; Tapas-Sharing
Tapas Plate of Mixed Breads, Olive Tapenade, Confit of
Garlic Balsamic Vinegar; Sauteed Field Mushrooms laced
with a Garlic and White Wine reduction; Deep Fried
Aubergine Fritters served with an Onion Rosti and Sweet
Chilli Glaze.
It is helpful if they are
made aware in advance but generally they also carry the
fresh ingredients to offer the following:
Roast
Pepper filled with Vegetable Risotto; Wild Mushroom
Risotto; Baked Stuffed Aubergine with an Onion Rosti and
Chilli Salsa; Stir Fried Vegetables topped with Deep Fried
Pineapple Fritters; Vegetable Curry; Vegetable Chilli;
Grilled Vegetable Kebabs with a Soy and Ginger Glaze.
Our Comments: Many menu items can be adapted for vegans such as bean chilli chimichangas and enchiladas etc without
cheese/sour cream/guacamole. They state on their
website they cater for dairy free diets.
Number of Vegan dishes: Fluctuates
between stalls but roughly 60%.
Price:
Pies
£2.75 or 2 for £5
Breads
around £2
Soup
£2.50
Our Comments: The Parsnipship
is a network of cooks producing and selling unique vegetarian
food, sold direct, primarily at farmers markets.
The dishes change from season to season but the Indian Summer
Pie, vegan and a Silver British Pie Award winner, is available
for most of the year.
Other examples of vegan options include: Puy Lentil & Porcini
Pate, Beetroot Nut Bomb, breads baked in flowerpots, Kale &
Chickpea Curry with tamarind and Mushroom, Nut & Sage Burgers.
Everything is vegetarian; it is approved by the Vegetarian
Society and is well worth supporting.
Location: On
the medieval bridge over the River Monnow.
Our Comments: They
have experience catering for vegans. They have a range of vegetarian
dishes which can easily be adapted to vegan. Bring your own alcohol.
Our
Comments: The
Stonemill can create a vegan dish from produce that is in
house. Use only fresh local products and have a wide
selection of veg, beans, pasta and pulses. If you want a
specific dish you can phone ahead to request it. Set in a
converted 16th century barn.
Location:
Rockfield
is a small hamlet about 2 miles west of Monmouth.
Always have an
interesting selection of vegetables and wild foods on menu. Inform
them you are vegan when booking but they cannot guarantee a large
choice.
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Raglan:
The
Cripple Creek Inn
Pub/Restaurant
Old
Abergavenny Road Bryngwyn Raglan Monmouthshire NP15
2AA
Our Comments: Country
pub and restaurant. On the normal menu the starter of Crown
of Galia melon with fresh fruits & coulis and the main
course of Mushroom, cauliflower and spinach balti are vegan.
From time to time there may be chefs specials which are also
suitable.
If
they are told in advance that a party is vegan or contains
one the chef can arrange for another suitable dish to be
made available.
Location: Take
the road signposted to Clytha, follow a twisting road for
1/2 a mile, stop at the motorway bridge and the inn is a
sharp left.
Our Comments: They state on their website they have an
extensive vegetarian/vegan menu. They do a vegan Sunday
Dinner of Cider & butter bean casserole, roast potatoes,
parsnips and vegetables.
Our Comments: Their chefs are able to provide vegan
food to order. It is helpful to contact them prior to
visiting so they can prepare your meal to perfection.
Two
of the owners of The Anchor are vegetarian.
Location: Just
off the main road in Tintern, alongside the river.
Old
Station Tintern Chepstow Monmouthshire NP16
7NX
Tel:
01291 689566
Opening Times:
April-end of October Mon-Sun 9.30am-5.30pm
Number of Vegan dishes: 2+
Our Comments: They are happy to cater for vegans so long as they know when
they are visiting and how many of them.
If
they have no prior notice the homemade vegetable soup is
suitable for vegans, as are some sandwiches such as red
pepper & houmous, banana & peanut butter and salad
fillings.
Location: Just
off the main road at the north end of Tintern.
Our Comments: They have been growing organic fruit and
vegetables for over 40 years. Soya milk and Rice Dream are
always available at breakfast.
They
can provide packed lunches and prepare evening meals by
prior arrangement, 36 hours is appreciated. Normally the
dishes are vegetarian or vegan anyway.
Location: At
the north end of Tintern village, up a driveway signposted
"The Nurtons" opposite the entrance to The Old
Station.
Number of Vegan dishes: Fluctuates
between stalls but roughly 60%.
Price:
Pies
£2.75 or 2 for £5
Breads
around £2
Soup
£2.50
Our Comments: The Parsnipship
is a network of cooks producing and selling unique vegetarian
food, sold direct, primarily at farmers markets.
The dishes change from season to season but the Indian Summer
Pie, vegan and a Silver British Pie Award winner, is available
for most of the year.
Other examples of vegan options include: Puy Lentil & Porcini
Pate, Beetroot Nut Bomb, breads baked in flowerpots, Kale &
Chickpea Curry with tamarind and Mushroom, Nut & Sage Burgers.
Everything is vegetarian; it is approved by the Vegetarian
Society and is well worth supporting.
Mon-Sat noon-2pm & 7pm-9.45pm,
Sun 12.30pm-1pm & 6pm onwards
Number of Vegan dishes: 1+
Price:
Starters £4.95+, Mains £15
Sun lunch/dinner £22
Our Comments: Clarkes restaurant pride themselves on
trying to accommodate any special diet. The vegetarian menu
that runs in conjunction with the A la Carte menu can
usually be adapted for vegans that call in for a casual
meal.
With
a little notice they can offer a great deal of variety for
vegans. Sunday meals can be offered, inform them you are
vegan when booking.
Location: On
the A472 just outside Usk town centre, over the river
bridge.
Our
Comments: Family
run hotel and Inn. Set in award winning gardens. From the
vegetarian menu, the homemade chilli and stuffed peppers are
vegan. The owners are very helpful and the Greyhound has won
several awards. Guests can be provided with a vegan
breakfast.
Location:
From
Twyn Square (clock tower) in Usk follow the road signposted
for Llantrisant for 2.5 miles around several bends. Go under
the A449 bridge and it’s on the right.
Mon-Thu 6pm-9pm, Fri-Sat noon-2pm & 6pm-9m,
Sun noon-3pm
Number of Vegan dishes: 1+
Price:
Starters about £3+, Mains about £8
Our Comments: As all their food is produced on the premises
they can cater for vegans. If given notice they will gladly
create a dish to suit any requirements.
Location: From
the M4, take junction 24 for Monmouth and the M50. After
7 miles take the turn off to Usk (Brynbuga). After half a
mile you will see a left turn (Chepstow Road). The hotel is
about 100 yards along this road.
Our
Comments: The
White Hart don't often have vegan items on the main menu
but they are very accommodating to most diets. They will
always rise to the challenge of providing a suitable meal
with a bit of notice. Recommended by local vegans.
Location:
In
Llangybi village, 3 miles from Usk and 5 minutes drive
from Caerleon.
Nothing vegan on menu
but it can be adapted, especially with a reservation. Most of the time
can provide vegan dishes on the day but always better if they know in
advance.
Our
Comments: Orders are delivered
frozen to your door. The delivery charge for local orders
is £5 or free for orders over £35.
The vegan dishes are: Pepper boats; Carrot, parsnip &
nut roast; Vegan chili con carne; Leek & bean
casserole. They also supply to restaurants and pubs.
Location:
They deliver throughout Monmouthshire and further
afield on request.
