The Sloop Inn

I called the inn around 1500 on the day of our arrival (we were walking the Offa’s Dyke Path and were at Monmouth around 8 miles north of the property at the time) to enquire about what time they served food until. A lady answered and was very terse and unfriendly to the point I was obliged to ask if I’d somehow offended her to which she tersely and ironically said “No”! However, upon arrival the reception we received was more cordial; the room was clean but a bit faded and musty smelling and the bed very comfortable. The evening meal menu looked a little unimaginative and dull but one of the two specials of the day took my fancy - fish pie and veg - which pleasantly surprised us with its good quality, decent meal size and plenty of firm, fresh veg. The following morning’s breakfast was served by a very friendly and attentive lady and tasted good if consisting of standard fare and no fruit available.

Undoubtedly good value for money. Food was very good and service also good. Used tea mugs were not cleared from the room. Beer garden is by the side of the main road , so not a place to spend a quiet couple of hours. Open mic night would have driven us out of the room if we had been planning to eat there. All in all it was satisfactory given the price but I would not return.

Great find for a really good price Welcome was lovely, food was good and the pub had a lovely atmosphere - I would be very happy to stay here again. Great find for a really good price!