Cherry Tree Inn, Tintern

Sadly closed, possibly for good, this only recently re-opened after an 18 month lay-off. For the record, the Cherry Tree offered real ales from smaller independent brewers plus cask (Bulmers Traditional) and bottled ciders. A wide choice of home-cooked food included renowned curries. Hugely extended some years ago to add dining space and accommodation facilities, the pub's ground floor is the village shop and post office. To appreciate the scale of the extension, the original single bar is up some steps - where the old entrance used to be - at the rear and to the right of the bar counter. A sheltered patio is ideal for fine and wet weather drinking and dining. The pub derived its name from an old cherry tree that once stood if the courtyard.

Opening times: 12-11 (winter hours vary); 12-10:30 Sun