Monmouth's only community pub and live music venue launches its refurbished restaurant, Douduk's. Emphasising freshly prepared and cooked meat, fish and speciality vegetarian choices, the menu draws on international cuisine collected by its widely travelled management.

Diners have an opportunity to experience cooking from Eastern European and African cultures, focussing on epicurean tastes with a difference.

The Christmas menu offers classic Russian fare from the days of the Tsar and favourite recipes from the Republics accompanied by a traditional Zakuska table - a diversity of imaginative morsels!

Douduk's Restaurant The Queens Head Inn 1 St James Street, Monmouth

Bookings: 01600 712767

Fine dining in a beautiful surroundings Extensive A la Carte menu at reasonable prices Breath-taking views of the river and valley A warm welcome in a relaxed atmosphere Fresh morning coffee, tasty light lunches and afternoon cream teas Traditional Sunday roast Private dining room available for group functions and private parties Meeting/conference facilities Ample parking

The Florence, Bigsweir, Lower Wye Valley Tel: 01594 530830 www.florencehotel.co.uk

Building on it's enviable local reputation The Beaufort, Raglan, now offers the same brasserie menu throughout the lounge bar and restaurant.

Some old favourites, by popular demand, complemented by an extended starters and light meal selection, as well as full a la carte dishes using locally-reared meats and regional cheeses. Breads and deserts are homemade and fish on the popular specials board comes daily from Devon.

Complete updating of the ballroom has resulted in an excellent increase in celebration and conference bookings of all kinds frequently complemented by a stay in one of the individually refurbished en suite bedrooms.

The Beaufort Arms High Street Raglan Tel: 01291 690412

Nestling among the wooded slopes of the picturesque Wye Valley, Abbey Hotel overlooks the romantic ruins of Tintern Abbey.

Our top class restaurant is open to non-residents for all-day eating from 7.30am for hearty breakfasts to candlelit dinners (last orders 9.15pm). It's innovative lunchtime food court offers a selection to suit any appetite.

The Abbey Hotel Tintern Nr Chepstow, NP16 6SF Tel: 01291 689777 Fax: 01291 689727 www.theabbeyhotel.co.uk