Creates Monmouth

Creates Monmouth Family run, Independent Bistro and Boutique B&B - Winner of Channel 4s “Four in a bed” 🏆
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An Update on Church Street, Monmouth - Historic Old Town & A Huge Thank You​We want to start by saying a massive thank ...
02/06/2026

An Update on Church Street, Monmouth - Historic Old Town & A Huge Thank You

​We want to start by saying a massive thank you to everyone who has recently reached out and offered to help us in so many different ways regarding our continued distruption on Church Street. We truly, deeply appreciate every single one of you. ❤️

​Times are ridiculously tough at the moment. It feels like everything is constantly stacked against us—if it isn’t one thing, it’s another. But we are determined to do whatever we can to get through this..

​Yesterday’s Meeting: -

​Yesterday, we had a meeting with local traders, residents, Monmouthshire County Council, the Town Council, Senedd members, and Heritage & Development representatives.

• ​The Good News: We finally got answers to some questions we desperately needed addressing.

• ​The Reality: Unfortunately, the main takeaway is that nothing is going to happen quickly. The issues we are facing are going to take a very long time to resolve.

​We are just hoping we can manage to scrape through in the meantime. We genuinely worry that by the time help or solutions arrive, it will be a case of too little, too late—not just for us, but for a lot of other businesses on Church Street too.

​Despite the uncertainty, and on top of all the other added stresses currently being slammed onto the UK hospitality sector, we are determined to try and make the best of yet another bad situation...

​It is a real shame that the government cannot see the severe damage being caused to high streets, pubs and restaurants like ours by their decisions.

Lets be honest, quite frankly, our government do not deserve the independent businesses of this country.

​Thank you all for standing by us. Please keep supporting local, supporting Church Street, and helping us keep the doors open.
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Ben, Kenny & the Creates Monmouth Team.

We are so deeply saddened to hear that our colleague and friend, Callum, has passed away.. this was not the news every s...
31/05/2026

We are so deeply saddened to hear that our colleague and friend, Callum, has passed away.. this was not the news every single one of us was praying for..

​Although he hadn't worked with us for long, Callum made a lasting impression on all of us.❤️

He was an absolute pleasure to work alongside—always bringing the kindest energy and a gentle soul to the team, with such endless talent 🌟.

He quickly became much more than a colleague, he became a true friend to us all! You were one of the good ones Callum.

​Please keep Callum's family in your thoughts during this incredibly difficult time. Rest in peace our friend. 🕊️

29/05/2026

❤️🙏 Please continue to support our beautiful street, Church Street - Monmouth 🙏❤️

28/05/2026

❤️🙏 Please support Church Street! 🙏❤️

Church Street is STILL open for business!

​Lately, things have been a bit tough, but our wonderful, quaint, and quirky little street is fighting strong. We promise to do everything we can to work together and get our vibrant community back on track—but we can’t do it without you.
​We all need your support now more than ever. Whether you're grabbing a coffee, buying a new outfit, getting your hair done, popping in to window shop, or finding the perfect gift, every single visit makes a massive difference to our independent business owners.

​Please come by, say hello, and support local! Let’s keep Church Street thriving.

28/05/2026

Well, our first-ever comedy night at Creates Monmouth went down an absolute storm!

​A massive, heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who came out, brought the energy, and packed the room. The atmosphere was incredible, the laughs were loud, and everyone had an absolute blast!

​We’re still smiling from ear to ear. If you missed this one, don't worry—we are already plotting and planning the next one. We can’t wait to do it all over again!

​Keep your eyes peeled for dates.

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27/05/2026

We are determined to get Church Street back to its former glory! A street to be celebrated! ❤️🙏

27/05/2026

✨ Welcome to Your New Church Street & White Swan Court Hub! ✨

​Find out everything that is happening in the heart of our community right here! Please bear with us as this is brand new!

​If you’ve walked down the street lately, you might have noticed it’s looking a little sad. We feel it too, and we are sorry to see it this way.

Church Street is a historic Monmouth gem—a quaint, beautiful little street that deserves to be celebrated, cherished, and buzzing with life!

​Our aim -
​We are going to do everything possible to bring this gorgeous independent quarter back to its former glory. From highlighting our fantastic local businesses to sharing events, updates, and news, this page is all about putting Church Street and White Swan Court back on the map.

​How You Can Help -

​Follow & Share: Hit that follow button and invite your friends to the page.

​Shop Local: Support the brilliant independent shops and cafes right on your doorstep.

​Spread the Word: Let us know what you love about the street or what you'd like to see here!
​Let’s work together to make Church Street thrive again.

Thank you for your support, Monmouth! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿❤️

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Thank you, Church Street community! ​A huge thank you to all the residents, traders, and supporters of Church Street who...
27/05/2026

Thank you, Church Street community!

​A huge thank you to all the residents, traders, and supporters of Church Street who attended our meeting yesterday evening.

We had a great turnout, and it’s incredibly reassuring to see that we are all on the same page regarding the future of our street, and surrounding areas.

​We would also like to extend a personal thank you to everyone who supports our Church Street businesses—not just this past week, but every week.

​As we mentioned last night, our goal isn't to be negative. We simply want to be completely transparent about the ongoing struggles and challenges we are all facing time and time again. We just want answers and communication.

​We are committed to keeping you updated as things progress. We have another upcoming meeting that will hopefully clear up a lot of issues.

Let’s work together to get Monmouth back to being the lovely, quaint town it truly deserves to be!

We will do all we possibly can!

Pop by and see our newly updated summer window display.

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VEGAN NIGHT — WEDNESDAY 3 JUNE 🌱Chef Magda returns for one night with a beautifully curated vegan menu built around fres...
25/05/2026

VEGAN NIGHT — WEDNESDAY 3 JUNE 🌱

Chef Magda returns for one night with a beautifully curated vegan menu built around fresh seasonal ingredients and bold, vibrant flavours.

Expect thoughtful dishes, relaxed atmosphere, and the kind of food that wins over vegans and non-vegans alike.

🌱 Fully plant-based
🌾 Gluten-free options throughout
🍽 Designed exclusively for the evening

Tables from 6:00pm.
Booking is recommended and pre-orders will be needed in advance.

Join us for an easygoing evening of great food, good conversation, and a menu worth slowing down for.

Reserve your table and view the menu now via our website🫶

To our wonderful Monmouth community and fellow independent businesses,​We feel it’s time to be completely transparent ab...
23/05/2026

To our wonderful Monmouth community and fellow independent businesses,

​We feel it’s time to be completely transparent about what’s going on behind the scenes on Church Street.

Recently, it’s come to our attention that our vocal stance on the ongoing scaffolding and town maintenance issues has been misunderstood by some as being "unsympathetic" to local flood victims.
​Hearing this is heartbreaking. During the floods, we worked tirelessly to support our community—opening extra hours, hosting give-back events, and donating 100% of those proceeds directly to flood victims without taking a penny for ourselves. We cared deeply then, and we care deeply now.

​But here is the reality our independent businesses are facing,

The Knock-on Effect, While Church Street wasn't underwater, the floods caused a massive drop in footfall. Visitors avoided Monmouth, and local independents received zero financial support to recover.

Hospitality in Crisis, The hospitality sector here is severely struggling. Cafes, restaurants, and pubs rely heavily on a vibrant street scene, and the current situation is pushing businesses to the absolute brink.

The Scaffolding Stalemate, For months, the town has looked neglected. We’ve tried the "stay positive and quiet" approach, but it hasn't worked. Footfall is plummeting, and several local businesses are now selling up or choosing not to renew their leases. It is devastating to watch.

A Town Neglected, Monmouth is supposed to be the lead town of Monmouthshire. Yet, when you look at thriving neighbours like Abergavenny, Usk, or Ross-on-Wye, Monmouth is being left behind by the local councils. Visitors are arriving genuinely saddened by the state of our historic streets.

​We love Monmouth. You know the immense personal effort we’ve put into making Church Street look beautiful over the years. But we are exhausted, angry, and hitting hurdle after hurdle with no council support.

​We started making noise because polite emails were being completely ignored.

​We aren't trying to be negative—we are fighting for the survival of Church Street.

Thank you to everyone who continues to stand by Monmouth's independent businesses.

WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT NOW MORE THAN EVER. ❤️

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7 Church Street
Monmouth
NP253BX

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Thursday 10am - 3pm
6pm - 10pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
6pm - 10pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

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