Monnington Lodge is a Public House with Restaurant and Accommodation, which began life back in the 16th Century as a farm built and owned by the infamous Morgan family, Thomas Morgan was a colonel in the Civil War and uncle to Sir Captain Henry Morgan, once governor of Jamaica.

 The infamous pirate Captain Morgan (1635 - 1688), Who gave his name to a brand of rum was born in Abergavenny, and reputedly owned and lived in what is now the Penllwyn Manor, Pontllanfraith.

Morgan was kidnapped by buccaneers in Bristol, he was then shipped to Barbados. There he joined his captors and conducted unbridled, triumphant expeditions against Spanish territory.
He later gained respectability in 1674 as Sir Henry Morgan, deputy Governor of Jamaica.)

The Monnington Lodge is situated on a hilltop near the picturesque village of Blackwood, and boasts fabulous views looking down the Sirhowey Valley towards the City of Newport.

With its fresh and contemporary look, friendly Staff and Management, it’s the ideal setting in which one can enjoy any occasion.  An extensive range of menu options awaits you, so we are certain that there is something available to suit everybody’s appetite.

There are two main menus:
The main à la carte menu, ‘Monnington Lodge Menu’ and the Lounge Menu, the latter typically featuring traditional homemade dishes such as Steak & Ale Pie, Home Baked Ham and Parsley Sauce, Lasagne and Battered Cod with Home Cut Chips and Mushy Peas.

The à la carte menu changes monthly, but typical starters include Grilled Mackerel served on a bed of roquet salad with beetroot dressing, Deep Fried Brie with a cranberry sauce and the Salmon and Dill Fishcakes with tomato and red onion are exceptional.  A Taster of the main courses include Tournedos Rossini, Chicken Supreme stuffed with caramelized onions and roasted peppers, Pork tenderloin with onion mash and cider sauce.  All of which are typical of the inspired combinations our chef conjures up. 

Our extensive grill’s offer includes not only 16oz T-bone and prime cut 8oz Sirloins steaks, but fresh fish with Sea Bass, Fillet of Lemon Sole and Red Snapper to name just a few.  
The desserts are varied and wonderful; they incorporate Homemade Bread and Butter Pudding and Caramel and Apple Tartlets.

This delightful country inn, set in its own grounds, is in the heart of a small community and offers a variety of facilities.  Business and travelling customers can also benefit from the high level of accommodation, with 15 en-suite bedrooms which have all recently been tastefully decorated which can now offer facilities which include colour television, tea/coffee making facilities, direct dial telephones and wireless internet access throughout.

There are so many aspects to this fine establishment that you need not look anywhere else to hold those special occasions such as weddings and christenings.  The private function room is also ideal for business meetings and presentations.