there was some noise from the bar but nothing that stopped me from sleeping

the staff in the bar were really helpful and welcoming, and it was a lovely place to sit if i didn't feel like

bar that was a fab stay and the food is

wonderfully clean, bar staff excellent and food fantastic

it stood out from the neighbourhood, bar area nicely spread out tvs everywhere, really well equipped, bit of a treck to the rooms but

man on reception was great and super friendly there is also a small bar to go for drinks in the evening if you weren't eating

the wood pannelled bar was comfortable and as we were the only guests for the first night the lovely receptionist

we had a few drinks in the bar and the lady on reception couldn't be more welcoming and helpful

we didn't use the bar or restaurant but it's looked good as did the

a couple of glitches with my room which wasn't quite ready and they gave me a free drink at the bar while they sorted them out

wee bit noisy but stopped when bar shut at 10pm so not much inconvenience

bar menu and food all excellent

the bar downstairs was good atmosphere the staff are friendly and very helpful

was good even though it was over a pub the locals moved to another part of the bar from 11 o clock and i was unable to hear

everything about our stay, food was amazing, and good value at the bar and good value for the food, lovely atmosphere, 5th time stayed here

been with boys room very good bar /restoran quality and good food nice stuff nice and polite i like and back to stay if this

great choice of food from menu, and bar drinks inexpensive, plus free parking

the restaurant was so lovely, with amazing food, and the bar was nice too, with an outside area overlooking the golf course

the bar closes a little early.

bar well stocked if a little pricey for people on a budget

nice locals in the bar area to talk to

the staff were very warm and friendly, as were the customers in the bar and restaurant

the noise that came up from the bar til very late

limited bar menu on a monday evening.

lovely restaurant and bar with nice local people and excellent kitchen, best madras curry ever

the bar needs updating to be in line with the hotel rooms.

bar chap was really friendly sorted breakfast and showed us our room, breakfast was excellent and

room ideal .bed comfy. bar prices very reasonable

as i had to go into a bar where people were drunk and vaping inside

location, good price, easy to find parking space, staff very friendly, although bar was quite busy and loud, room was very quiet (we had family room)

a well stocked bar open to midnight and a great breakfast in the morning

they set up a table for us for dinner in the bar as we had the dogs, both of us enjoyed our meal and the hounds enjoyed the chips i couldn't

hotel lovely staff accessible rooms very accommodating restaurant bar lovely food &

bar area was peaceful

the room was lovely and the bed comfy. the lounge area was v nice. affordable bar menu

clean rooms good food excellent bar & locals friendly staff great value

turned up, the staff were so friendly, the locals in the bar equally as friendly

very clean, nice bar , nice breakfast

welcoming smile on arrival by owner bar staff also very obliging

almost no noise from the bar

very welcoming people and the food was great massive portions for a good price pool table in the bar area and the beer was cheap

it had a loveley kitchen and had everything to offer

kitchen was useful

well planned, comfortable, warm, great shower area, useful location, good parking, kitchen well equipped

really picky maybe a sofa and a folding table and chairs instead of a table and chairs in the kitchen area

the bar and restaurant serves lovely food and the quiz night when we stayed was very good

my welcome from both the landlord and his bar manager could not have been better - and that great service continued throughout

downstairs has a lovely bar with a log fire, frequented by locals, amazing for a good natter

very lively bar area with a lot of functions and live music

top class staff, rooms, bar & food

spacious bar area to spend the evening

the staff who greeted me at the bar, in spite of having to shout over the bar noise, were very friendly and welcoming

had played rugby that day - so there was a bit of noise from the bar which could be heard in our room

awsome breakfast comfortable bed friendly staff and a bar which was unexpected

bar and quality of breakfast

it's a b&b hotel, so no lunch or evening food but they are just having a bar installed

there was no communal lounge or bar though the manager informed that the hotel will be accommodating a bar very shortly with the

there is a bar there and very reasonable prices, the staff are helpful, polite and friendly

the bar had a great selection of welsh ciders would recommend to anyone

the bar strikes me as hyper local, plus they didn't have any draft beer

great location & cheap, well stocked bar

2 for a pint of cider). comfy & functional room.

locals staff the building plenty of parking on a bus route is a lovely place to be and definitely coming

bit of bar noise, but it was saturday night

great pub,awesome bar staff and hosts. comfortable room,close to work

i even managed to get a last minute drink at the bar and enjoyed the company of a few locals

slight quibble was non-availability of wi-fi in room, although wi-fi was available in public bar and lounge

monday the restaurant and bar closed from 6 p

stairs a struggle if infirm .. lift was a tad slow wine in bar was beyond disgusting ...

breakfast was excellent with great choices, good bar area and superbly decorated throughout, next time we’re in ponty this is where we’ll stay

the bar / restaurant on the ground floor is very striking, attractive and welcoming and the staff

bar area, room was nice, clean and spacious

worked better if black out as it was very light in the early hours of the morning, quite a noisy bar just a few hundred meters away which

had a couple of reasonably priced pints in the bar before going over the road for an indian

the host said all they did was bar snacks but the size and quality of the gammon i ordered was top notch

stay at with easy access 24h, parking right outside and the food was lovely, big breakfast and a bar that's quiet in the evening

if you want, you can also get good dinner from the bar downstairs

there was a warm atmosphere in the bar downstairs, breakfast was delicious and the room was really comfortable and quiet which was

it's every friendly place to be in and good for value of money aprt from a drink in the bar tho

especially ellie in the bar and restraunt

staff were very friendly, the bar and restaurant were comfortable and really good

bar is competitvely priced and staff very attentive and helpful

great food and choice, lovely bar area

bar reasonably priced, staff friendly

lovely friendly staff. fab room and a lovely bar with a very friendly bar woman.

wonderful bed, great bath/shower, lovely staff, 24 hr bar for guests

very helpful staff rooms where great everything you need and lovely bar and restaurant

comfortable larger rooms with great staff and 24/7 bar option. had a fan in the room!!!!

couldn't stay the whole evening due to an emergency but we had a fantastic time in the bar with really welcoming staff

great central location , lovely decor , great lounge bar area , lovely welcome and great staff

didn't use the bar but that looked

the staff were friendly and helpful. the bar area was lovely and breakfast was great

there's a lovely little bar downstairs for a drink in the evening

available from the premisise but easy to get to tesco/kfc /morrisons all within a 5 min drive bar shut early on the saturday night that was a shame

spacious rooms with a fantastic restaurant and bar on the grounds

the bar in the pub was very entertaining and the locals are so friendly

friendly staff, good parking, the food and bar looked great however i didn’t have any food.

placed for access to brecon beacons and lovely scenery great bar and restaurant - staff very friendly good parking tea and coffee available in

more of a bar area although we appreciate it is more of an eatery.

bar and restaurant area are comfortable and busy

from the lovely ladies who were at the bar and the chef who catered for us very late after delayed trains, to the owners who are equally

pool tabke in the bar with plenty of seating for enjoy a meal or a drink

staff was very frendly , the food was excellent, our room was very comfortable plenty of car parking space

bar staff were very accommodating

the bar staff were very helpful ud83dudc4d

friendly bar where some great food is served, all in all can't fault it, and i will be going back

great bar and food

and welcoming staff clean tidy cosy and comfortable also there was an artist/singer in the lounge bar who was brill had a thoroughly enjoyable evening

bar area was nice with pool table to socialise

the reception staff were lovely, and we had a nightcap at the bar on our way back from the event, sneaking a peek at the restaurant and menu, which also looked

am a simple salesman that works in the bar and goes to the gym i also eat at the premises, bar and food excellent, the gym is a little

nice bar & restaurant ambience

amazing atmosphere good bar and can take drinks to the room genuine livley hotel on saturday nice hotel and rooms where

​ there is a 24/7 bar on site and breakfast is available, and the coffee/cappuccino was genuinely excellent

coffee, breakfast and small bar in reception

great location for pontypool. staff friendly and clean rooms and bar area etc.

bar available with reasonable prices

comfortable, clean rooms, pleasant staff, easy check-in, strategic location, nice bar area, well-lit car park

so staff at this delightful hotel with plenty of parking ensured that despite my late arrival the bar remained open so that my remedial whisky was available

reception were very helpful and let us check in as soon as our room was ready and the bar and restaurant staff were pleasant and helpful

quite a few people rolled in after the stereophonics gig and he was a bar serving star

the bar prices!!

good bar and restaurant service

again, we want to offer our thanks to mario, stuart, chef and other wonderful staff who waited bar and dining table

service in the bar and restaurant was exceptional and compliments to the chef as the food was spot on

than the stated check-in time, but the staff were so incredibly friendly and i spent time in the bar area having lunch whilst i waited for my room to be ready

reception, gave me a couple of bags of crisps for free as the bar food had ended

the hotel was delightful, the bar lounge was comfortable and relaxing and the breakfast room looked out onto the terrace

the bar area is welcoming and customer friendly

our room was a little cold and the bar meals are a little over priced

the bar food was good and the service everywhere was friendly and efficient

very clean and comfy rooms. bar meal was delicious and breakfast. staff were excellent!

spacious bar area with an impressive log fire, comfortable seating and good range of light meals

good location to the m4. good car parking and friendly bar staff.

there was a dj in the bar that played until gone midnight, we felt like we were in a nightclub - no mention of this on

great location bar staff lovely

noisy in the evening untill late, karaoke and music from the bar underneath the room was going on till late, the outside tables were very noisy, the evenings we

lovely bar staff

bar staff were brill especially the uni student from northfield he was polite, friendly and very

for example - saturday morning they set up a table near the bar with tea and coffee so you can help yourself

very clean. modern looking. bar is a great addition.

hotel staff and manager did their level best serving limited good menu to room and allow the bar to be open again to room only

compliments to the chef and the gentleman behind the bar who made us feel very welcomed

of room, comfort of the bed, staff were all very helpful and friendly, the bar and choices of food and drink

starbucks and bar and restaurant are in the hotel so amazing for when you wake up or need something quick

bar and restaurant was really busy due to christmas parties

great bar and restaurant with excellent menu and an onsite starbucks for that morning coffee

the bar and restaurant had 2 huge screens and a few cinema chairs, which made it great fun to watch the

accommodation separate bar and restaurant to the accommodation rooms have ever thing you need meals in the restaurant are

comfy location staff bar all excellent

there is a bar and

liked the fact that there was dinner and bar facilities, also bed comfy, and clean

good size rooms, they have everything you need, with being a light sleeper it's great that the bar and restaurant are separate to the accommodation if you like sport they have bt sport and there

room was clean and comfortable and the breakfast in the bar across the way was lovely, and again, super friendly staff

we didn’t eat at the hotel but did go to the bar staff friendly

the staff at the bar were a bit slow seemed to be only one person behind the bar

the bar area & food was nice enough

everyone we encountered, in the hotel, the restaurant and the bar was professional, friendly and helpful

choice of beers in the bar (guinness, stella or bud light)

was nice bed very comfy, hotel was nice and the breakfast was nice, staff were very friendly and bar open till early hours

there was a long wait of about 20 minutes at the bar on the friday evening.

they also manned the bar and were very chatty, helpful

helpful staff really good room, comfy bed, good shower spotlessly clean great breakfast and bar meals excellent

staff in restaurant and bar friendly and helpful (great menu) (+) food in the pub was fab, as was the bar drinks (+) staff in bar were friendly too (+)was comfy, the shower was great, the staff in the bar and bistro were welcoming and cheerful throughout the (+) i enjoyed the bar and had some of their fantastic food (+)separate building on arrival we were greeted by a staff member who was kind enough to go into the bar area and grab our room key (+)really lovely room and very cosy bar at the pub. (+) the evening meal we had in the pub was exceptional and the bar had a really good atmosphere (+) they have a variety of local beers and ciders on tap along with a full bar and wine options too

plenty of parking

the kids loved him

room, quiet neighborhood, private parking, reasonable price, restaurant operated by the same owner family serves very good

very clean, modern and comfortable. staff were great and ample parking.

lovely traditional pub and bar and the friendliest staff

were very friendly in the bar area and all staff were polite and helpful

dined in the pub bar which was full of locals eating and drinking midweek,this gave a lovely casual atmosphere

the bar staff and restaurant staff were extremely friendly and welcoming, with the inn having a very

nothing - but a small bar of soap in bathroom sink would be appreciated!

make shift bar because there was a function on on the 3rd gloor

friendly and efficient staff from reception to bar and restaurant

newly opened and the room, receptions and bar area were fantastic

bar staff decided to close its draught beer pumps for cleaning at 10

the on-site bar and restaurant offered a decent selection of dishes and drinks at reasonable prices

do enough for us, excellent service provided by all departments (reception, blok restaurant, bar area & spa (-) great atmospheric bar and live music was on during our stay (+)warm and friendly and the bar and restaurant were excellent (+) we ate in the bar in the evening, food was divine (+)disappointed with the bar staff and the waiters, we got a severe not allergy when asked if there was nuts in one of the (-)attitude with the bar staff in the waiters was appalling (-)fact you had to walk through a bar to get to the spa (-)menu for room service was small bar snacks which i didn't expect as i was allowed to have a proper meal before (+)in was excellent, bar service was swift and friendly, regrettably the restaurant wasn't in use on the night we stayed

gorgeous hotel, perfect for a pampering stay, easy parking, had a lovely room ud83dude03

room service was very good - delicious food and served very quickly on a large tray with everything

for us, excellent service provided by all departments

limited car parking, had to walk 200meters with cases to get to hotel

bar and restaurant on site

bar and restaurant very airy, amazing views, nice touches in the rooms and food was delicious

was a large car park, and the motorbikes dotted around the bar added a tasteful touch to the overall theme

old coaching house type building fantastic restaurant and bar with friendly welcoming

no restaurant and bar due to electrical fault - but not their fault ! !

nice room, very nice breakfast for 10, friendly bar staff, car park on-site.

restaurant and bar area is nice and modern

breakfast excellent with plenty of choice, service at the bar was a little irregular

though the bar is small, it's got a good selection of draft beer and bottled drinks

reception, bar area and restaurant a very well designed place

lovely cosy bar and restaurant, room was large, clean and very comfy beds

staffed in the bar and restaurant at the weekend

very comfortable and clean and perfect location. buzzy bar and restaurant downstairs as well

check-in was a little clumsy as there is no dedicated check-in desk - we had to check in at the bar and we had to wait our turn to be 'served'

amazing staff and very comfortable room,loved the bar and breakfast good

great service in the bar and the food was

the bar is always full and bustling but service is quick and the food hot and excellent quality

although the bar and restaurant are always busy the service is prompt and there is always a smile and a pleasant

has exceptional, space and cleanliness with access from a terrace overlooking the courtyard and bar garden

control in room 28 extremely difficult to operate - evening meal was average at best in bar area

we ate saturday evening 25th january 2025 the steaks were exceptionally good meals gois choice of bar drinks at reasonable prices morning breakfast was worth having thoroughly enjoyed our stay

didn't get the bar staffs names, but they were so friendly, welcoming and helpful.

very nice rooms that were comfortable and well equipped with a good bar & restaurant downstairs.

food in the bar was fantastic and great quality food

he keeps or so well and the bar staff are allways happy to take of the

the bar was also fantastic, offering a great selection of drinks

the bar was nice too and very good service

small bar if one would like to socialise with more than enough space to extend into larger lounge, (could

for them a lot better than the victoria hotel 24 /7 more comfortable and cozy there is a nice bar down

spent the evening in the bar area and was shocked how cheap the drinks were

well stocked bar with a choice of draft local ales, gins, cognacs and liqueurs

staff were friendly, bar snacks good, good range of beers

friendliness of the staff and the ambience of the bar and dining area

very little. i think i preferred the old long bar layout.

commodities where excellent, the restaurant served fresh delicious food and the bar has an extensive selection of alcohols at very good prices, would definitely be coming back

kings arms has a popular bar and sometimes live music

bar area is very nice and food in the restaurant was bang on

greeted with a smiley welcome they even let our little dog be a massive part of our stay as their bar area is dog friendly if you love quirky and fun with lovely views this is the place to

great rooms and great bar and breakfast. would definately recommend

the bar is nice, serving a good range of beer

beautifully decorated bar and sitting area

the bar offered a wide range of cocktails and wines at reasonable prices

breakfast was great and keith behind the bar was great fantastic cocktails , excellent service

maybe offer bar food.

bar area very cosy and breakfast

steak in evening in foxhunter bar bit tough

may be more bar staff when very busy!

the bar prices seemed a bit expensive for the area.

lack of seating in bar area in evening

food fantastic, and house wine in bar excellent

beautiful gardens, perfect place to sit back enjoy a drink from the bar or a cup of tea

excellent breakfast and bar meals/menu

the manager & bar staff went above & beyond to make sure we had an amazing time

building - comfortable luxury bedding - very warm and cosy rooms - hot shower - lovely bar area - great food at reasonable prices - friendly and helpful staff and spotlessly clean

source local produce and the chef cooked a fantastic steak for me, the lady who was in charge of bar and restaurant was so warm,

you walk in the small bar area looks basic and a bit unkempt which does not reflect the rest of the hotel because when

the staff are always great and the bar is really well stocked

recommend this hotel to anyone who wants to stop in abergavenny also live music both nights in bar on friday and

breakfast was fantastic and bar downstairs really good

considering you're in town, it's one of the quietest places i've stayed, after the bar closed about 11 there wasn't a peep, it was heaven

everyone was very friendly, the snack bar in the room was the best i've seen!

early check in location

for early check in of 10

i didn't like but maybe having more choice on the menu or more options of specials in both the bar and the restaurant

stay here, nice bar for arrival drinks with log fire pool

always a friendly stay. great food and bar now open again.

restaurant and bar food were very good

place to stop overnight food and bar were great we could have a swim and go for a walk parking on

an added bonus is the honesty bar and lounge area which is great for a nightcap

thoughtful honesty bar for a gnt with a book

cool way , spotlessly clean , everything you needed for a great break including a top honesty bar and the best welsh breakfast

all you could want for including a fantastically stocked bar and gorgeous breakfast served with a smile, everyone we met were lovely

the breakfast was one of the best i've had anywhere - a good choice, very fresh local ingredients and

the bar below the room was well-stocked and atmospheric and the location of the pontcanna inn is

the staff, whether at reception, at the bar or in housekeeping, are always attentive and extremely friendly

great vibe in bar with fab karaoke

pub and the rooms are decorated to match, friendly staff and a fun atmosphere - busy at night but bar closes at 12 and the rooms are great, comfy beds and everything you could need

lovely clean room, comfy bed, nice shower, quirky design, coffee machine, cereal bar was a bonus

in merlin s bar the service was awful waiting ages

the bar staff the waitresses the golf course everything has been sensational

and the bar afterwards with live music on a tuesday night was a happy surprise

arrived late and headed to the bar to catch up on some emails and a glass of wine after a long drive, the total relaxed ambience

the service in merlin s bar was slow, took a while to wait for service and then a while to wait for our drinks

bar and restaurant

excellent room, great location, nice atmosphere in bar in the evening

the main restaurant looked a bit tired but the bar area was lovely.

location perfect and rooms outstanding too, enjoyed the food and venue lobby quiet relaxing, bar the same

great hotel lovely rooms comfy bed. staff were very good and drink prices in bar were great too.

bar facilities was relaxing and aesthetically pleasing

the bar area was very large and modern

bar and restaurant are really lovely

good size room, excellent breakfast, clean and modern bar area.

beautiful room. great spa. lovely bar area. really special place.

restaurant and bar were closed due to covid but drinks and snacks were available

coffee machine in bar area could be better

bar staff need to liaise with front desk about closing times

the bar staff tom and bruno were amazing

super staff comfortable bed nice bar area what's not to like

great location, good rooftop bar and restaurant and comfortable rooms

it has a lovely bar and the breakfast was tasty plenty of choice

wonderful staff and an amazing roof top bar with delicious cocktails

please, we like a hot towel bar in our bathroom, and that is the only dislike

great location, nice room, friendly staff, 24/7 gym very unusual but great. nice bar too

would have preferred at merlin s restaurant to order food quickly at the bar this seemed to be a service bottle neck

night as i was going to a football match in cardiff, surprised how reasonable drinks were in the bar during happy hour

need umbrellas outside with tables by bar as directly in sun too hot to have drink

bar man in the cellar bar samual

lot's on offer to do, breakfast was excellent and beautiful spots to enjoy drinks from whichever bar you went

polite helpful staff on check-in, in bar and at breakfast

only slight criticism would be that it took too long to get enough staff on the bar resulting in long lines but once resolved queues moved quickly and didn t appear to build up

lovely room. friendly reception staff and the bar staff were really great!

thought bar prices were a little

good bar and with good range of drinks

the hotel is expensive for basic rooms and facilities should be nearer £80 for a saturday night bar space is like a canteen and not very

glad we did as the hotel exceeded our expectations and was really nice, decent sized room, good bar and friendly

comfortable bar and lounge

didn't use the bar or restaurant but it looked nice

well priced hotel as well as the bar and restaurant, lovely helpful staff, spacious room and perfect location

overall stay was great but drinks at the bar was expensive

liked the decor and styling and the honesty bar and lounge.

great set up with the informal lounge containing honesty bar and tea and coffee facilities

slippers and robe in the room, theres a peaceful communal area and roof terrace with an honesty bar and complimentary drinks

had a room at the front and the noise from the bar opposite was a bit intrusive, but that’s to expected in a lively

the room was exquisite, and the executive lounge & honesty bar added an extra touch of luxury

bar of this calibre should have more choices available

rooms tired some staff in bar seems bored and tired too reception staff lovely

evening meal in the bar was pricy for what we had, food didn’t have much flavour and my burger / bun was a bit

service in the bar on sunday 22 february wasn’t great there were multiple tables all over, i had to clear a

staff, bedroom and breakfast. nice champagne bar which serves everything drink wise

staff especially the bar and cleaning staff were excellent

the chef cooked me a wonderful vegan bar

check in and out, clean, comfortable room, staff were fantastic and very helpful, lovely bar area for food and

bar was very colourful and layed out really well ,bar staff very polite ,professional and

and bar has a had a refurb, much more modern and very clean

service in sorting room and lounge for afternoon tea and lack of bar staff in sorting room bar

in the bar were rude, and dismissive

location, pool, sauna, bar everything

omelette bar in the morning would be great. no drop off points in front of hotel.

very comfortable hotel, good location for exploring cardiff. great bar and restaurant.

bar food was great

staff and facilities was above and beyond my expectations excellent value for money nice bar and restaurant to relax in will definitely stay

ar and restaurant) choices are very good

there was a lot we didn t even take advantage of: the bar downstairs looked well stocked

the location to the icc room was clean and very comfortable shower amazing with elemis products bar was well stocked with friendly staff large car park with reasonable overnight