# The Gaff, Ellon — Reviews

> The Gaff — Pizza Restaurant in Ellon with a 3/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.8/5 from 96 Google reviews. Location and directions.

Source: https://staycation.co.uk/abergavenny/restaurants/the-gaff (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version.

Pizza Restaurant ££

# The Gaff

Lion Street, Abergavenny

[View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=2812454039617275105&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA)

Photo: [The Gaff](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/101242471074664830316)

Google's listing for this restaurant is currently flagged as **closed permanently**. This isn't always accurate — please confirm directly before visiting.

**In short:** The Gaff is a pizza restaurant in Abergavenny, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 96 Google reviews, with a 3/5 food hygiene rating. Google lists it as permanently closed, so check before travelling.

Details checked 31 August 2026 · source: Google Places

## Good to know

### Parking

- ✓Free car park
- ✓Free street

### Accessibility

- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating

### Payment

- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless

Details via Google — worth confirming with the restaurant before you travel, especially for access needs.

## About The Gaff

The Gaff sits on Lion Street in Ellon and serves pizza, calzones and pizza sandwiches made with dough prepared fresh daily. The menu includes breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner options, along with coffee, desserts and vegetarian dishes. Outdoor seating is available, and the restaurant takes bookings, operates a takeaway service and offers delivery.

The venue accommodates children and groups, with dine-in facilities. It holds a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5.

## Menu & facilities

🥐 Breakfast 🥞 Brunch 🥪 Lunch 🍽️ Dinner ☕ Coffee 🍰 Dessert menu 🥦 Vegetarian options

🌤️ Outdoor seating 🚴 Delivery 🍴 Dine-in 🥡 Takeout

## What's nearby

- SYMPOSIUM coffee house Ellon next door
- The Bridge Bar next door
- Buchan Hotel next door
- Ythan Bakery next door
- Ellon Library Formartine House 150m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Diners like this restaurant's fresh and delicious pizzas, calzones, and pizza sandwiches, noting the dough is made fresh daily with plenty of toppings. They also highlight the fantastic value for money and the lovely atmosphere. Guests mention the brilliant staff who make them feel welcome.

Summary via Google

## At a glance

**Guest rating** 4.8 / 5 (96 reviews)

**Price level** ££

**Good for children** Yes

**Good for groups** Yes

**Booking required** Yes

**Food hygiene rating** 3 out of 5 – Generally satisfactory

**Destination** Abergavenny

Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1154054).

[More restaurants in Abergavenny](https://staycation.co.uk/abergavenny/restaurants)

★ 4.8 (96 reviews)

Typical price range (Google)

£10 – £20

### Quick Facts

**Destination** Abergavenny

**Plus Code** 9C9V9W7G+M5

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## Quick answers

### Is The Gaff any good?

The Gaff is rated 4.8 out of 5 from 96 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 3 out of 5.

### Is The Gaff good for children?

Yes, The Gaff is listed as good for children.

### Can you book a table at The Gaff?

Yes, The Gaff takes reservations.

### Does The Gaff have vegetarian options?

Yes, The Gaff serves vegetarian food.

### Does The Gaff have outdoor seating?

Yes, there is outdoor seating.

### Is The Gaff wheelchair accessible?

The Gaff has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet.

### Is there parking at The Gaff?

Yes: free car park and free street parking.

## More near The Gaff

### Hotels & B&Bs nearby

- [Buchan Hotel ★ 4.2 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/ellon/hotels/buchan-hotel)
- [New Inn Hotel ★ 4.5 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/ellon/hotels/new-inn-hotel)
- [The Smiddy Suite ★ 4.8 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/ellon/hotels/the-smiddy-suite)
- [Station Hotel ★ 4.3 · 0.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/ellon/hotels/station-hotel)

### Holiday cottages nearby

- [Larchwood Lodge 2.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/aberdeenshire/cottages/larchwood-lodge-syk1038252)
- [North Wing - Pitmedden Gardens 4.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/aberdeenshire/cottages/north-wing-pitmedden-gardens-syk1060679)
- [Beechgrove Cottage - Pitmedden Gardens 4.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/aberdeenshire/cottages/beechgrove-cottage-pitmedden-gardens-syk1060431)
- [Schoolhill Croft 5.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/aberdeenshire/cottages/schoolhill-croft-syk932522)

### Campsites nearby

- [Ythan Valley Camp Site ★ 4.6 · 4.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/ellon/camping/ythan-valley-camp-site)
- [Craighead Holiday Park ★ 4.0 · 9.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/peterhead/camping/craighead-holiday-park)
- [Aden Caravan and Camping ★ 4.5 · 11.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/peterhead/camping/aden-caravan-and-camping)
- [Peterhead Lido Caravan Park ★ 4.5 · 13.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/aberdeenshire/camping/peterhead-lido-caravan-park)

### Things to do nearby

- [Newburgh Beach ★ 4.6 · 4.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/ellon/attractions/newburgh-beach)
- [Tolquhon Castle ★ 4.6 · 5.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/ellon/attractions/tolquhon-castle)
- [Formartines Visitors Centre ★ 5.0 · 6.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/ellon/attractions/formartines-visitors-centre)
- [Haddo House Aberdeenshire ★ 4.7 · 6.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/ellon/attractions/haddo-house-aberdeenshire)
