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South Wales Argus
21-07-2025
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Goose and Cuckoo nominated for Best Pub or Bar 2025 award
The Goose and Cuckoo Inn, in Llanover, Abergavenny, has been nominated in the "Best Pub or Bar 2025" category in the Best of Southeast Wales Business Awards. A spokesperson on their Facebook page said: "WOOOHOOOO!! NOMINATED AGAIN!! Thank you to everyone who has voted for us! "Keep voting please!!" The Goose and Cuckoo Inn is up against several other nominees, including The Ship Inn Caerleon, Ponthir House Inn, and The Victoria. The pub has a rich history and a strong family connection. Current owners Kyle and Haf Williams have family ties in the village dating back more than 100 years. Originally called the New Inn, it is believed the pub acquired its current name following a disagreement between the two sisters who ran it in the 1880s. One of the sisters was called a "silly old goose" by her sibling and responded by calling her sister a "silly old cuckoo." The story was passed down through the years, and in 1947, the pub's name changed from the New Inn to the Goose and Cuckoo. As a supporter of the Temperance Movement, Lady Llanover closed every pub on her estate during the late 19th century. However, the 300-year-old Goose and Cuckoo Inn survived as it lies outside the Llanover estate boundary. The Goose and Cuckoo offers a wide variety of real ales on tap, which vary to ensure customers get top quality and choice. The Goose and Cuckoo is an award-winning pub, having been named Gwent County winner at the National Pub and Bar Awards in April and Country Pub of the Year by CAMRA for Gwent in February. Alongside its ever-growing array of awards, the Goose and Cuckoo Inn is situated in one of the most desirable places in Wales, the heart of Monmouthshire. The Goose and Cuckoo Inn is situated in one of the most desirable places in Wales, the heart of Monmouthshire. From Bridge 81, it's a decent climb up to the Goose and Cuckoo, but you'll be rewarded with magnificent views. The Best of Southeast Business Awards will be held on September 7, 2025, at The Maes Manor Hotel, Blackwood.
South Wales Argus
02-07-2025
- South Wales Argus
Goose & Cuckoo in Llanover receives five-star rating
The Goose & Cuckoo in Ancient Road, Llanover, was visited by a food safety officer on May 1. At the time of inspection, the pub was found to have "good" standards of hygienic food handling, cleanliness and condition of facilities and building, and management of food safety. This means that the pub has a good standard of hygienic food handling including preparation, cooking, and storage, and is clean and well-ventilated. There are also good systems in place to ensure food safety. The pub was recently named as one of the best pubs in Gwent to enjoy a pint in the sun by our readers, and is award-winning, having been named Gwent County winner at the National Pub and Bar Awards in April 2024 and Country Pub of the Year by CAMRA for Gwent in February of the same year. The five star hygiene rating is a testament to the commitment and passion of the team at the Goose and Cuckoo Inn.
