Heverlee 0623
Heverlee 0623

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The origins of the pub date back to the 15th century when Twyn Square was the town's bustling market place. Known as the 'Pen Cefyl' (Welsh for Horses Head), it was later a coaching inn providing food and accommodation for travellers, as well as a place for local people to enjoy a jug of ale. Although the Nags Head no longer offers overnight accommodation, its purpose has not really changed that much over the centuries.

In the 1960s the pub was bought by the Key Family and has been under their ownership and management for over 50 years. Now in their third generation at the Nags Head, you will always be greeted by a member of the Key family on arrival. Under the care of the Keys, the Nags Head has gained a reputation as a pub and restaurant offering a relaxed, friendly atmosphere, great service and excellent food and drink to match.

The Nags Head is an attractive place to visit at any time of the year, but especially so in summer when the exterior is a blaze of colour with stunning hanging baskets. Weather permitting, you can enjoy a bit of 'cafe culture' with a pint, or coffee and cake outside the pub and watch the world go by on Twyn Square under the pavement umbrellas.

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4.6/5

Peter Blakemore

4 months ago

We have known The Nags since 1966 when we we're married in Usk Church. The Pub has always been a welcoming place and has become over the years an excellent choice for good food. Whilst we have not lived in Usk for many years we still make a point of eating there when we come back to Wales to follow Pontypool RFC. Service is excellent and my choice for a meal is the tasty Beef Pie.

Michael Turner

4 months ago

Good pub with fantastic homemade food. Menu is varied offering something for everyone including seasonal game such as rabbit, pheasant and partridge for those with more adventurous tastes. Homemade faggots and the steak pie are delicious. Make sure you have the Leek and Welsh Cheese soup - it's fantastic. Atmosphere is warm and welcoming as are the staff who are friendly. Well worth a visit.

Philip Morton

5 months ago

Very pleasant and welcoming staff who went out of their way to accommodate our requests. We had a short stay in Usk and ate here on both nights. The food was plentiful and well cooked and the general ambience in the bar was relaxing. Thank you.

teresa plant

6 months ago

Love this place! Its very old inside,lots of history inside the quirky old building, the staff were lovely and the food we had was lovely. The menu looked very appealing so will be going back to eat soon.

Michael Ball

7 months ago

I wish we lived closer, we'd be there a lot more often! It's a genuine pub in the realest sense of that phrase, it's got age, character, beers are looked after properly, and the same family has been running it for decades. I recommend the food, both dishes and the desserts we had were great, couldn't fault them at all. It just had such a lovely atmosphere, that comes primarily from the landlady and her family but also the old school pub decor ... in fact I'd go as far as saying that its pubs like this that should be the standard, not the ever present nouveau 'old' rubbish that is so prevalent today.

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Mon09:30 – 14:30 17:00 – 23:00
Tue09:30 – 14:30 17:00 – 23:00
Wed09:30 – 14:30 17:00 – 23:00
Thur09:30 – 14:30 17:00 – 23:00
Fri09:30 – 14:30 17:00 – 22:30
Sat09:30 – 14:30 17:00 – 22:30
Sun09:30 – 14:30 17:00 – 22:30
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Heverlee 0623
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