The Black Bear Inn Menu

Introducing the vibrant menu of The Black Bear Inn, located on Clytha Road in Bettws Newydd, Usk. Renowned for its exceptional culinary offerings, this inn emphasizes fresh, local ingredients and innovative cooking techniques.

Start your meal with delightful snacks like Pickled Herring and Maldon Rock Oysters, complemented by Potted Venison on Toast. For mains, indulge in the rich flavors of Rare Breed Pork Loin or the vegetarian Gratin of Cauliflower. Each dish showcases top-notch presentation and a wonderful balance of flavors.

Guests rave about the Welsh Rarebit and the chef's ability to elevate simple ingredients, ensuring an unforgettable dining experience. With a friendly atmosphere and a well-curated drinks list, including local ales, The Black Bear Inn truly embodies warmth and hospitality, making it a must-visit destination for food lovers.

Snacks

Homemade Sourdough & Butter

Maldon Rock Oysters: Raw

$£3.50

Deep Fried

Salt Cod Croquette, Seaweed Mayo

Pickled Herring, Horseradish

Potted Venison On Toast, Sauerkraut

$£6.50

Fava Bean Panisse, Beetroot Ketchup, Pumpkin Seeds

$£5.00

Welsh Rarebit

$£5.00

Sautéed Squid, Fennel, Radish, Parsnip, Garlic & Parsley

Chicken Liver Parfait, Cornichon, Pickled Gooseberries, Toast

Deep Fried Westcombe Cheddar Curds, Smoked Onion Mayo, Beetroot, Bitter Leaves

$£15.00

Starters

Mains

Rare Breed Pork Loin, Confit Potato, Sprouting Broccoli, Apple Mustard

$£29.00

Cornish Pollock, Mussels, Pink Fir Potato & Smoked Leeks, Kalettes

$£28.00

Gratin Of Cauliflower, Roasted Shallots, Kale, Brown Butter & Sherry Sauce, Herb Crumb

Confit Potato

$£4.75

Moor Park' Salad Leaves

Buttered Greens

$£4.50

Sides

Desserts

Eton Mess

Salted Caramel Ice Cream

2022 Muscat De Rivesaltes, Chez Jau, Languedoc, France

$£6.50

Morgadio Da Calcada Port, Portugal

$£6.50

2019 Grenat, Rasteau Vin Doux Naturel, Domaine La Luminaille, France

$£49.00

2017 Marsala Vigna Miccia Oro, Marco De Bartoli, Italy

$£10.50

Pedro Ximenez, Valdespino, Spain

$£9.75

2010 Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos, Domaine Hétszőlő, Hungary

$£14.25

Dessert Wines

Tea & Coffee

Round Hill Roastery Filter Coffee

$£3.00

Trumpers Tea

$£3.50

Green Spot Irish Whiskey

$£4.90

Balvenie Doublewood 12 Year Whisky

$£5.30

Teeling Single Grain Irish Whiskey

$£5.25

Penderyn Welsh Whisky

$£4.80

Ardbeg 10 Year Whisky

$£5.30

Oban 14 Year Whisky

$£7.50

Somerset Cider Brandy

$£3.90

Pear Spirit, Gregg's Pit

$£6.50

Limoncello Tosolini

$£3.30

Barti Ddu Seaweed Spiced Rum

$£3.00

Fernet Branca

$£3.40

Derw Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur

$£3.75

Baron De Sigognac Armagnac 10yr

Baron De Sigognac 20yr Reserve

$£10.00

Spirits

Soft Drinks

Pasetti & Boote Cordial

$£3.60

Welsh Farmhouse Apple Juice

$£3.75

Fever Tree

$£2.50

Coke

$£3.25

Spiced Isle Of Wight Tomato Juice

$£4.00

Seedlip & Tonic

$£5.50

2020 Tempranillo

$£8.00

2021 Canaille Gamay

$£11.00

Red

Sparkling

Vouvray Brut

$£8.50

Aperol Spritz

Negroni

$£8.50

Sbagliato

$£8.00

Old Fashioned

White Port & Tonic

$£7.00

Confit Potato

$£4.75

Buttered Greens

$£4.50

Green Salad

2020 Uva Trebbiano

$£9.25

2021 Le Lesc Blanc

$£6.00

2021 Riesling

$£10.50

2021 Cbw Midi Rosé

$£7.50

2020 Le Lesc Rouge

$£6.00

Adonis

Sanchez Romate

Sapling G&T

Damhile Seaweed G&T

Wild Knapp G&T

Spiced Rum & Ginger Beer

$£6.50

Chocolate Malt Mousse, BarleyCaramel Ice Cream, Shortbread

Rhubarb, Vanilla, Raspberry Jam Almond Mess

Honey Ice Cream

Gorwydd Caerphilly Pevensey Blue Brightwell Ash

Others