The Hardwick - Abergavenny

Delicious full Wales breakfast. Rooms: 5 Service: 5 Location: 5

We live only 20 miles away, but I booked a room so we could have a nice relaxed time with some aperitifs, good wine with the meal, and a digestif. We chose the Hardwick as we've been there before and enjoyed it, good honest food, no unnecessary bits, well cooked. I read in the local paper that they had a large sum of money stolen by their accountant, and nearly folded, so we chose to go to the Hardwick. I am a wheelchair user, and was helped by the staff, they were all delightful, and the food was outstanding, I can't eat much meat, especially red meat, so I had a fish starter and vegetarian main, delicious and lots of it. I am really impressed with the resilience of the owners and staff, having been through a terrible time, due to a dishonest accountant. Goodluck to all of them.

Booked a table for 2. Waited 40 minutes before anyone even approached us to take a drinks order and our starter and that was because I had to ask. Placed our order for starter, main, dessert. Starter arrived after 20 mins of ordering which took us up to an hour. It then took 1 hour and 5 mins for our main to arrive. Had to prompt the staff when we wanted another drink and to ask for the jug of ice water eveyone else had on there table. Finished our main. Waiter came over and ask do we want dessert. We explained we had ordered it when we ordered the starter. 20 more mins go by this time we generally felt exhausted. Finished the dessert and was ready to leave. Nearly 3 hours total for a table of 2. Literally was a joke. It wasn't even particularly busy. 12% service charge added. I read in a review the owner saying it is optional. Well it's not advertised as optional was handed the receipt with it on. I still paid it as not to cause a scene. Food was nice but not amazing in any way shape or form. Defintely overpriced. Very disappointed.

I had the duck confit as an appetizer and the breacon lamb as a main and they were absolutely delicious!!

Beautiful place, food was excellent staff were very friendly. The restaurant was very clean, tidy, and very well presented. If I had anything to say, the tables in the bar area could have done with a wipe down. If you enjoy well cooked and well presented food, please visit The Hardwick Service: 5 Location: 5