THE BEAR HOTEL ^{* * * *}

You immediately feel at home between the thick stone walls and under the oak beams of this former coaching inn. Lovely, romantic rooms. The hotel's rustic decor has retained an inn-like atmosphere. The restaurant has won several awards for the quality of its cuisine. Here you'll find local specialties based on local produce: beef, mutton and venison are all on the menu, marinated in the subtle sauces for which the chef is renowned. The menu also includes salmon and trout caught in the river Usk.