Best Beer in Pontypool

5 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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The Rising Sun Inn
The Rising Sun Inn
87/100 (817 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Pub
British
British
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Burger and fries
Curry
Lamb and Beef Dinner
Fish
Soup
Beer
Cider
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
Television
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Cash Only
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Mastercard
Parking Available
Visa
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Lovely family run pub, good food, good drinks and friendly locals. When the weather is good the beer garden is fantastic for the family! Had one of..."
Aron Hutchings
"Great place to visit and have some excellent pub food. Lovely staff, very friendly. Great atmosphere and location, the views are stunning. Highly..."
Welshlass67 bowden
"Beautiful charming drinkers pub with a good selection of real ale. The sort of bar your can sink into and feel at..."
Paul Hanlon (Paul)
"We recently moved to the area and was recommended to try this place by a local - it didn't disappoint! Wow! It absolutely has the wow factor! The..."
Laura Pittaway
"Lovely old pub. We sat outside so that my daughter could play on the play toys. She enjoyed herself. We got waited on by a member of staff which was..."
Samantha Brierley
"I have no experience of this pub but my Brother goes weekly to have a pint and enjoy an evening of live music. I have no experience of the dining but..."
Brian in on UC
"The nicest pub,that has lots of hidden gems,very friendly staff and a lovely landlord,the food is absolutely amazing and have gone back a few times..."
Dawn Jewell
"Good beer, no longer serves..."
Steve Wood-Antill
"First time here today. Lovely traditional and cosy pub. Staff were extremely polite and welcoming. The food was outstanding. Very good portion sizes..."
Allan Whitfield
"We just had Sunday lunch here and it was fantastic, compliments to the chef and the staff. Lamb was so soft and so was the beef. All round..."
Mark Leek
"Really great. Good Ales , lovely..."
Jon Hancock
"An absolutely great afternoon and evening had..."
Roger Davies
"Wonderful Sunday lunch very reasonably priced..Cheesecake was the best! Great service. Lovely garden for kids to..."
Chrissie Wilson
"We called in for a cooked breakfast and what a gorgeous breakfast it was! It was the best we have had in a long while, it was not greasy and had..."
Byron Watkins
"Lovely surroundings very friendly server polite and attentive food was lovely I had soup it was very nice mam. Had soup and jam sponge and custard..."
Karen Jenkins
"Sunday lunch was ok. Incredibly small pudding turned out to be just the right..."
Kevin Timpson
The Unicorn Inn
The Unicorn Inn
85/100 (1881 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
Welsh
Bar
British
Pub
Welsh
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
British
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Chicken Breast
Cheesecakes
Roast Beef
Vegetarian Burger with Chips
Cakes
Grilled Pork with Fries
Lamb
Asian Veggie Burger with Slaw and Chips
Beef
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Fish
Hot & Sticky BBQ Pork Bites
Mixed Grill Platter
Pork
Puddings
Halloumi Burger
Biscoff Cheesecake
Lasagna
Cake
Chicken and Chorizo
Beer
Soup
Salad
Doombar
Trio of Lamb
Cheesecake
Haddock Fish Cake
Sausage
Roast Potatoes
Curry
Chicken Curry with Rice and Chips
Onion Rings
Mixed Grill and Chips
Pies
Cottage Pie Chips Peas & Gravy
Sandwiches
Pad Thai
Burger
Roast Beef
Fish and Chips
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
Welsh
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Mastercard
Accepts Credit Cards
Visa
Outdoor Seating
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"fab afternoon tea, I was given a large pot of tea for myself which the staff refilled twice for no extra charge, they also accommodated for my friend..."
Anna Marie Davies
"Had afternoon tea here yesterday, must say it was absolutely amazing.. The staff were really friendly and nothing was too much trouble.. The cakes..."
Amii Buffin
"Very friendly efficient well trained staff. Made to feel very welcome. Food was excellent good value and nicely presented. Pie and a pint good deal..."
Caroline Roberts
"Popped in for lunch, lovely pub food, good value and very friendly staff. Would recommend and definitely visit again...."
Lisa Asp
"Had Sunday lunch for my dad's 70th birthday yesterday ...fab staff..couldnt do enough for you and food was amazing ...only place my 9 year old..."
Jo Turley Jones
"Went on the off chance for a birthday meal with the hubby. (8th dec) the food was gorgeous hot and plenty of it. I enjoyed the new cocktails esp the..."
Gemma Maloney
"Went for lunch today and...wow!! I was blown away. The steak and ale pie was absolutely stunning, completely melts in your mouth and the White..."
Kelly Crimmins
"Brilliant service and the food was lush I had the 10z rump steak & the onion rings are to die for and I don't even like onion rings. I would recomend..."
Christy June Griffiths
"The staff are friendly the Sunday lunch was lovely and price wasn't too bad for three adults would definitely go there..."
Julia Lambeth
"A group of us had lovely Xmas meal. I have eaten here before and always had a nice..."
Colin Guest
"I would highly recommend u try it the food and service is excellent..."
Sue Jane Smith
"Went for mother's day had Sunday lunch very good food and friendly staff as always been there for several..."
Carol Saunders
"First time to the unicorn today had 3 courses me and hubby for the first time and can't say how good the food was will defiantly be going again the..."
Nicola Kinnersley
"It was my First time going to the unicorn had a fab meal and thw atmosphere was great too x staff was welcoming and..."
Tracey Touhig
"Our first choice while meeting up with friends... lovely meals. Lovely menu white chocolate cheesecake to die..."
Alison Eaves Manship
"Lovely cooked dinner to day and a pudding staff were..."
Mary Loosley
"Unicorn is a lovely friendly pub� and serves lovely..."
Diane Okeefe
"My afternoon tea was amazing the staff were very helpful as..."
Gail Gregory
"Absolutely fantastic. All meals we're great. Decent portions and very hot..."
Jamie Skyrme
"Lovely food, big portions and welcoming staff highly..."
Scott Willstead
"Excellent meal, good sized portions, reasonable cost and friendly..."
Tanya Strange
"We had afternoon tea for 6 people and it was great value for money! It was £12 and we had loads of sandwiches and plenty of cakes, tea and coffee!!..."
Gemma Lloyd
"Had a function there last night Everyone thought the food was amazing The room looked brilliant and as always the staff looked after..."
Susan Jeffs
"5 of us had different meals all had 3 courses.Absolutely..."
Janice Harrison
"Friendly atmosphere. Good traditional pub grub at a reasonable price. Would like more choice of vegetarian food but as I occasionally eat fish I was..."
Anthony Hill
"First time here as treated by bil easy to park as we were early but gets full if you eat later good seating for me . Expected the normal Sunday..."
John Larkin
"The food was good. A cosy place to hang out. The staff were friendly. Ordered hot wings and pork steak..both were..."
Heeman
"Good food, good service, great value...."
Mark Carey
"14 of us met for a family catch up! Lovely food, big portions, friendly, helpful staff. Would go..."
Julie Morgan
"Excellent food well presented. It was a delight..."
Jon Horlor
"Great quality pub grub and fast turn around on our..."
Scott Halliday
"Visited this place this week for a lunchtime meal. The food was excellent and plenty of it. The staff were fab, really friendly and made us welcome...."
Marilyn Holloway
"All round a great place for food and..."
Geoff Dyer
"Always lovely food. Polite and friendly..."
Sian Thorne
The Open Hearth
The Open Hearth
84/100 (2454 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pub
Vegan Options
British
Welsh
British
Welsh
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Sangria
blt
Sunday lunch
Beef
Calrling and a Coke
Beer
Hunters Chicken BBQ
Beef Stroganoff
Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta
Cider
Steak Chips & Garlic Cheese Bread
Sea Fury and Madri
Butternut Squash Cranberry and Red Onion Tagine
Viking Gammon
Cod
Chicken Breast in a Leek & Bacon Sauce
Curry
Puddings
Roast Potatoes
Homemade Chips
Chicken Pot Pie
Lasagne
Garlic Mushroom
Burger
Wine by the Bottle
Lamb
Lamb Dinner
Pulled Pork
Lasagne
Bar
Welsh
Pub
British
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Quaint canalside pub with outside picnic tables! Friendly service from bar staff. Only had drinks so can't comment on..."
Sue Bacon
"Another very good family meal five of us for my wife's birthday all meals very especially my steak melt it was brilliant. Service was excellent..."
Chris “Pie man” Morgan
"Excellent Sunday lunches evening menus are also great Service is fantastic the staff are brilliant Highly..."
Philip Robathan
"The perfect place for a break, something to drink and/or eat when out and about along the beautiful canal path. I will be back soon to try out the..."
Maarten “Tony” S.
"Good pub on the bank of the Monmouthshire & Brecon canal. Traditional décor, good choice of beers and cider, and good quality pub grub. Choice of..."
Emma Bailey
"Very nice place in an amazing location right on the canal which is a lovely place to stop if out for a walk or ride, made even better when the sun is..."
Steven Jones
"This is a lovely pub right on the canal. They have plenty of outdoor seating right along the canal and on a few decked areas. The pub is also dog..."
Sam Wall
"Was staying in Pontypool and found this by chance via a Google search for restaurants. It was dark and rainy when we arrived but this little gem of a..."
John Singer
"So myself and my partner have been stopping off for food a drinks here for over a year now and have not once had a bad meal or pint,, Sunday dinner..."
RICHARD STRATTON
"I stopped for lunch, it was very warm outside, but lovely and cool in the bar. I ordered battered cod ,& chips, peas &salad. Along with a pint of..."
Mark Rigby
"Amazing pub this is, situated right next to the Brecon canal in Sebastopol. A good arrange of fine ales and lagers, dog friendly too. Outside seating..."
Christopher Brooks
"Amazing food and staff.. Gemma, our waitress was so friendly and helpful. As always, well done, chef..."
Patricia
"Food is very good here. Sunday roast is a must. Already booked for next week What a beautiful place. Right next to the canal so a must to go on a..."
Ria Gibbs
"18 year anniversary dinner, picked at random, food was delicious and service was really good. Friendly staff, lovely..."
Alice Yorke
"Had a lovely pint on the side of the canal. The locals recommended the Sunday lunch. Service and atmosphere was pleasant. I would definitely come..."
Kerry Ward
"What a find! Great pub, great people & dogs 🐕. There was a right mix & the dogs provided a fair amount of entertainment. Highly..."
ADAM ORRISS
"Old and pleasant pub by canal in Sebastopol offering hearty food, picnic tables by water and most importantly, real ale! On offer today were..."
Sue Gogarty
Horse And Jockey
Horse And Jockey
78/100 (905 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
Pub
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
British
Bar
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Hunter chicken
Hunters Chicken Bottom Mustad Chicken Top
Beef
Puddings
Calamari Rings
Chili
Fried
Halloumi Fries
Salmon
Onion Rings
Gammon Egg and Chips
Apple Crumble
Roast Chicken Breast
Lamb Dinner
Rib Eye Steak Medium
Carrot Cake
Lasagne
Sirloin Steak
Lamb
Hamburger
Fish
Fish and Chips
Pork Belly
Chicken Wings
Chicken Burger
Burger
Brie and Mushroom Burger
Beer
Hunters Chicken Special
Cider
Creamy Chicken and Leek
Bar
Pub
British
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Came over to Wales to help a friend in need. They suggested we come here for lunch as the food is very good, and it's a nice venue. Totally agree!..."
Stuart
"Took my elderly relatives here for lunch. Food really excellent. Good beer. And when they saw my one cousin using a stick, they changed our table to..."
Random3D
"Lovely pub, felt cosy and nicely decorated. The staff were super friendly and totally in the right jobs. Really felt like they wanted to ensure you..."
Aylesbury Bakes
"More of an Asian and pungent spice kind of foodie, however, happy to have a pub lunch too. Not been to the pub for about 8 years, the belly pork here..."
ErraticTomTom
"We thought it might be a bit pricey, but the food was well worth..."
Darren Phillips
"First time at the Horse and jockey. Went with Family to celebrate my retirement. The building was nice enough but it was a little cold inside. My..."
Ian Muirhead
"We booked a table for a Friday night, the pub was very lively. As a group of 4 we ordered starters and mains. The food was beautifully cooked. The..."
Jade Jefferies
"I order a rump steak which came with triple cooked chips, tomatoes, mushroom, crispy onion rings and a salad. All fantastic! Services was perfect and..."
Lauren Arnott
"Popped in for drinks no time for food. Thatchers Blood Orsnge Cider average drink at best . Service was okay the pint was served and very little if..."
Sean Hanson
"Great food and a really good pub. Service a bit hit and miss at times but overall quite good. Would definitely go..."
Alan Leach
Harvester Pontypool
Harvester Pontypool
76/100 (1741 ratings)
Restaurants
British
Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
After-hours
Brunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Lunch
Sirloin Steak
Halloumi
Nachos
Cakes
Chicken Sandwich
Beef
Rocky Horror Sundaes
Fish & chips
Pesto
The Beef Classic Burger
Fish
Puddings
Hot Sauce
Hot Fudge
Cod & Chips
Cake
Pasta
Mixed Grill Platter
Cake
Sundae
Salad
Butternut Squash
Beer
Sausage
Salmon
Breakfast Plate
Full english breakfast
Fried
Gammon and Eggs
Jacket Potato
Bread Rolls
Fish & Chips
Belgian Chocolate Brownie
Classic Combo
Ribs
Half Rotisserie Chicken
Burger
Pancakes
Curry
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
Validated Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
After-hours
Mid-range
"First time visiting, and it will NOT be our last! The service was fabulous. Alice was extremely attentive and helpful throughout. The food was..."
Thomas Archer
"We visited with some friends for a catch up. Seated quickly and given a nice welcome. Very full as it was a Sunday but salad bar well stocked...."
Hayley Stephens
"Absolutely fantastic service and food was great too. Very helpful accommodating one of our 10 family members who is a coeliac. Definitely recommend..."
Amy Everson
"Excellent service from Alice. Alice was always on hand/nearby to help with our order, and offer drinks. We was asked at the very beginning about..."
N G
"Quick service, food was good value off the lunch time menu. Alice was our waitress very pleasant &..."
Leigh Harding
"One of my favourite places to eat out. Nice portion sizes and food is tasty and the sundaes are..."
Anthony Browning
"Received fantastic service from Lily. She was always on hand for any questions. She chatted with us about the menu and she was really friendly and..."
Sian James
"Very good in most ways, our child with a dairy allergy was sad that they had run out of vegan ice-cream by 7pm but we otherwise enjoyed our food...."
Sarah K
"Booked on the off, Food was absolutely spot on steak and Ribs cooked to perfection! Matt L was out server and his customer service skills where..."
Demi Evans
"Staff here were fantastic. Trudy our waitress was just a delight. Very funny very helpful. And another waitress who was not serving us, Caprice, was..."
Ross Mann
"Excellent service, food piping hot. Could have done with more vegan choice. We were served by Trudy, nothing too much trouble and so helpful to me..."
Elizabeth Cowles
"Had booked for 2pm, arrived a little early, at 1.50pm. Waited for over 5min for someone to acknowledge we were there waiting to be seated. Waitress..."
Robert Jeffries
"Matthew G. What a lovely young gent. He’s a credit to you. I’ve been coming here for years. This was the best meal by far. Hats off to the..."
Podiatrist & Ear Wax Removal
"We eat here regular and thoroughly enjoy it every time. The food is always of a high standard but the best part about our visit is being served by..."
Siany Higginson
"After a long, stressful day I didn’t want to adult anymore so snuck out with the kids for a cheeky Tuesday Harvester. Food was great and quick to..."
Keogh McArthur