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The Little Crown Inn

➤ Elled Road, Torfaen, United Kingdom, NP4 6PB

Carta • Pub • Steak • Welsh • British

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"We attended a memorial service for our friend yesterday and were very impressed with the changes that have been made at the restaurant since we hadn't visited in many years. The staff, especially the man serving us, were very friendly. The buffet was exceptional and we congratulate the restaurant on their outstanding food and drinks. Overall, we give the service a 5 out of 5 rating."

The Queen Inn

➤ Upper Cwmbran Road, Cwmbran I-NP44 5AX, United Kingdom

Carta • Cafés • Pizza • Asiatic • European

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"A truly fantastic restaurant. Been wanting to come here for ages and finally had the chance. It’s so nice going to a pub and not having to worry about which menu choices are vegan, because EVERYTHING is! Proper meaty pub classics, and great range of deserts too. I had the Juicy Marbles steak which was amazing. The homemade chips were lovely too. Deserts were beautiful too! Service was excellent. Dog friendly too. Very friendly team, and a lovely owner also. Will definitely be coming back. I wish them every success and a huge well done for having the guts to become a 100% vegan pub and restaurant. Thank you for a lovely meal and dining experience :"

The Open Hearth

➤ Sebastopol, NP4 5DR, Torfaen, United Kingdom

Carta • Pub • Steak • Brunch • British

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"My husband booked the Open Hearth so we could go out as a family for my birthday. It had been a lovely sunny day so we did anticipate that the place would be busy. However, as we had booked the table they knew we were coming so we assumed that that would be sufficient with regards to the service etc. On arrival, we were greeted and shown to our table. The gentleman then proceeded to fire off a load of things on the menu that we couldn 't have as they had run out of ingredients. We put that to one side and ordered our food. We waited a little while for our food but as the bar area was so busy we just put it down to that. In the end, it was the kitchen staff who ended up bringing our food out. The food was ok, just basic 'pub grub '. My husband 's steak was supposed to be cooked medium but it ended up coming out well done. The staff were so busy, there was no one really to approach about this and he didn 't want everyone else 's food to go cold so he ate it. After finishing our food one of the girls from behind the bar cleared our plates away and asked if we wanted dessert. We said yes and waited for her to bring the menu. It never arrived. Eventually the same girl came back and asked again if we wanted desserts and again we said yes. We were given the menu and waited to order. Again, no sign of anyone so I went looking for someone to order our desserts. I noticed on the specials board that they were doing a dessert with strawberry ice cream so I asked if I could just have a dish of strawberry ice cream for my little boy. They checked with the kitchen and apparently we couldn 't have that, we could only have whippy ice cream! Desserts finally ordered and we waited. My husband and son had their desserts brought to them and we waited for my dessert. We waited and waited and waited..........After my husband and son had finished their dessert we were then informed by the gentleman behind the bar that they couldn 't bring my dessert as they were serving food to other tables! I was shocked. Surely, you should finish serving one table before proceeding to the next. By the time my dessert arrived we were just ready to go home. I explained that I didn 't want my dessert as it had arrived too late. The girl who brought it did apologise but it was too late. I sent it back and asked for the bill. There wasn 't ever an offer off taking any money off the dessert as it had arrived so late. They were obviously happy just to scrape it in the bin rather than try to make amends. We paid the bill and left. I have noticed on a previous review that someone has said the same thing about the service and the response from the Open Hearth was that they prioritise their booked tables over their walk ins. However, that certainly was not the case for us. We booked the table over a week before we turned up and we arrived in good time yet they prioritised other food over completing our order. Surely it is basic practise to complete one order before proceeding to the next. Unfortunately, the whole experience was not enjoyable and we all came away very disappointed. We will note be returning again nor will we be recommending it."

The Horseshoe Inn

➤ Old Abergavenny Road, Mamhilad I-NP4 8QZ, United Kingdom

Carta • Pub • Welsh • Vegan • British

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"The interior of the restaurant was charming and traditional, featuring warm lighting from candles and classic pub tables and seating. The atmosphere was peaceful, free from loud music or rowdy patrons. We were promptly seated by a polite and attentive waiter who handed us the menu. The menu boasted some intriguing starters and main dishes—far superior to typical pub fare. It was compact, which I always see as a good sign, but with a vegetarian in our group, a picky 12-year-old, and a 6'2" teenager with a big appetite, we all had a tough time deciding among the excellent options. I opted for the confit duck in cherry sauce, which was absolutely delightful. My son went for a homemade curry served with chips and rice, which he devoured and found very filling. My wife chose a broccoli soup that she described as delicious. Despite being full from our entrees, we couldn't resist trying some desserts. The dessert selection was impressive, featuring classic choices like bread and butter pudding, treacle tart with custard, and a cheesecake that was impressively sized—about the size of a house brick! We all enjoyed some drinks, with a selection of nice ales and IPAs on tap. The total bill for our family of four came to just under £100, which felt quite reasonable. The staff were attentive, friendly, and polite, and the owner took the time to chat with us after our meal. We had a lovely experience and left feeling very satisfied. This place is truly a hidden gem; if you're in the area, it’s definitely worth a visit! Vegetarian options: There were several tasty vegetarian choices available. Parking: There were plenty of parking spaces just across from the pub. Kid-friendliness: Our 12-year-old and 14-year-old felt welcome, and there were kid-friendly menu options as well."

The Horseshoe Inn

➤ Old Abergavenny Road, NP4 8QZ, Monmouthshire, United Kingdom

Carta • Pubs • Full • Steak • Welsh

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"It was a wonderful happenstance. We were staying less than half a mile away from the pub, I called in to take a look on the way back to Ty-Cooke (lovely little certified location for caravans) and had a gander at the menu. I started chatting with the clientele who were very friendly and spoke highly of the pie and pint night on Wednesdays. On the strength of this, I booked a table for two, and I'm so glad I did. They had a good selection of beers and wines, so the better half and I were happy. I chose from the specials board and J from the menu. My beef bourguignon was superb, as was the bacon wrapped chicken stuffed with spinach and cream cheese, even the veg was outstanding, especially the red cabbage. Sadly, I was unable to finish it all as the portions were too generous for me, and I wanted to leave space for desert. The creme brulee with a cookie was truly excellent, as was the blackberry cheesecake, just how we both liked it. Not sweet but perfectly balanced with the fruit. We will be back to this location for a stay, and the food here is a major part of that decision. We had no right to expect such exemplary food without doing our research first, and it blew us away, and it wasn't expensive either. If you are in driving distance, you must give it a try, I can guarantee you will waddle away happy."