Over the next month we shall be bringing you the very Best Of local businesses who can help you get Christmas all wrapped up leaving you chance to enjoy your egg-nog (or whatever may be your favourite tipple!)
Christmas presents
Leaving Christmas present shopping to the last minute is bound to end up in tears – probably yours! So here are a couple of suggestions to keep the tears to a minimum:
Why not try the wonderful Salt & Pepper in Monmouth This award-winning cook shop, gift shop and toy shop could help you cover a lot of bases in one fell swoop with its beautiful range of exciting and inspirational gifts to choose from.
For those who liked to be pampered try the Envisage Beauty Clinic (Church Street) whose vouchers for one (or more!) luxury treatments which will leave your loved one like putty in your hands. Or you could say “Merry Christmas” with flowers from Emma Webster
And for the men who are intent on picking up some last minute lingerie, you must definitely go to Harts Lingerie (Monnow Street online at theunderweardrawer) or you could visit Mono Ladies Boutique (Church Street) – both will do their utmost to make sure your gift is perfect
As for big boy’s clothing then ladies head to Shirtbox (Agincourt Square) or Handyman House if he’s a bit of a DIY’er!
If you are after a gorgeous piece of fabulous crafted jewellery then Atelier Gilmar is a must
Foodie gifts
Hampers are always exciting to receive and Sarah’s Gifts & Hampers has a wide range of them at affordable prices.
For the drink connoisseurs they are sure to love anything from either Ty Gwyn Cider, Wernddu Organics or Fingal Rock
Butchers – if you haven’t already ordered your meat, now’s the time to do it. Call in and see the butchers at Le Gourmet (Monnow Street) and let them guide you on what’s available and give you a few cooking tips (if you need them!).
If you are catering for those that are less carnivorous or just fancy something a bit lighter then head for Wye Valley Cheese (Lower Gockett Farm, Monmouth NP25 4RL 01600860278/984) or Fabulous Fish
For the sprout lovers amongst you make sure you pick up your veggies from Munday & Jones (Church Street); and then swing on by Granny Brown’s Chocolate Box (Church St) swiftly followed by a quick visit to the traditional, much loved Wigmore’s Bakery (St Mary Street).
Christmas Trees and Decorations
You will be spoilt for choice by the lovely businesses offering ways to decorate your home, garden, cake and Christmas trees! Choose from:
Salt & Pepper for cake decorations
Handyman House
For gorgeous table decorations or flowers for the home visit Emma Webster Flowers
Restaurants
Whether you are organising your Christmas Doo or simply looking for somewhere to enjoy a meal, there are a number of fabulous places thebestof Monmouth can highly recommend. Click on the links to find out more:
Punitha’s Southern Indian Restaurant
All of them serve mouthwatering delectable food but make sure you book for popular dates!
Events
There is soooooo much happening around Monmouth this Christmas. To find out what’s going on check thebestof Monmouth’ events pages by clicking here.
Watch for more Christmas updates on the blog section or why not add your recommendations by replying to this blog or emailing monmouth@thebestof.co.uk
Merry Christmas!
