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

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

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

top class staff, rooms, bar & food

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

the bar was pleasant, and a lower area near the toilets revealed a pool table

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

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

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

outstanding, warm hospitality with excellent breakfast and superb bar and food for dinner

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

spacious rooms with a fantastic restaurant and bar on the grounds

monday the restaurant and bar closed from 6 p

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

bit of bar noise, but it was saturday night

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

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

handy to have a wind down drink in the bar also

very clean, nice bar , nice breakfast

almost no noise from the bar

welcoming smile on arrival by owner bar staff also very obliging

the room was clean and comfortable and you could access the accommodation either through the bar when it was open or through an external door at other times which was very convenient

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

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

great location & cheap, well stocked bar

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

it was cosy had good views and decent facilities in the room.good parking.

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

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

quite a busy bar and restaurant

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

entry from the street was a climb of approximately fifty steps from the bar to our room

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

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

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

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

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

were friendly and informative, though we did need to ask where the bar and breakfast rooms were located

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

everything very good bar prices very good very comfortable room

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

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

bar and restaurant on site

bar area was cute but it was the room itself, the view from the balcony was just fabulous

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

bar and restaurant area are comfortable and busy

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

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

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

free parking close and side entrance for guests were a bonus

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'

warm welcome to the dragon inn and check-in was completed while we had a drink in the cosy bar by the fire

atmosphere in the bar was relaxed & it was good to see a busy restaurant on a tuesday night

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

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

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

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

lovely hanging baskets- excellent food in bar - really nice bedroom.

great service in the bar and the food was

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

food in the bar was fantastic and great quality food

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

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

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

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,

room had a superb view bar was cozy and food in restaurant was excellent staff friendly and

complete experience was a delight from check in to a lovely room, bar and restaurant

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

room ideal .bed comfy. bar prices very reasonable

lady at the bar and breakfast area were welcoming and friendly

place to stay, clean & tidy,& a bar with a good atmosphere also has a nice dining area with a good choice of meals

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

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

location staff nice little bar cosy room

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

were great, room was lovely and despite having a downside view you had no disturbances from the bar terrace below

eccentric, great location, cosy bar area, helpful and friendly staff and lovely breakfast

silly trolley in the bathroom; bar service was variable, not enough staff on duty at times

the bar prices seemed a bit expensive for the area.

steak in evening in foxhunter bar bit tough

food fantastic, and house wine in bar excellent

may be more bar staff when very busy!

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

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

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

in middle of town, breakfast was great, bar in property

plus a bar with log fire and butty bach on draft

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.

beautifully decorated bar and sitting area

bar area very cosy and breakfast

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

the rooms are great with the bar being friendly from the staff and patrons

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

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

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

arrived early for a funeral and was worrying about early check in, getting changed etc

one suggestion for owners leave a list of bar food in the room

great bar area a few minutes drive to the brecon beacons

the food was reasonable priced, and they had a well stocked bar with beers

and clare made us very welcome from the moment we arrived, the room was spotless as was the bar area, the breakfast was beautiful in the morning and overall we had a fantastic time, the bar

friendly cosy bar with log burner so lovely and warm on a cold winter's night

limited bar menu on a monday evening.

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

nice locals in the bar area to talk to

the noise that came up from the bar til very late

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

how overjoyed was i to spy a comfortable lounge area complete with a bar and a dining area; what a lucky find

clean comfortable quiet and great reception with bar and coffee.

little bar downstairs and breakfast was good

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

we had a drink in the bar but no food so unable to comment on breakfast

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

especially ellie in the bar and restraunt

bar is competitvely priced and staff very attentive and helpful

bar is spacious which allowed us to enjoy our company as a group in comfort

very friendly staff and facilities of bar and restaurant.

bar

the bar closes a little early.

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

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

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

in the bar compared to a lot of places really exhausting steps if you are disabled no

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

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

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

no bar staff when i got back at 11

bar was very comfortable and the evening meal on the first night was exceptional, really good

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

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

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

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

oven and kitchen cannot be used for insurance reasons (fridge and microwave are available)

location for my work and cym carn forest; clean, well cared for and good facilities in the room - kitchen and lounge area

wifi didn't work, kitchen facilities not as described

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

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

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

bar food was lovely,the restaurant food was some of the best we've ever had

rooms, bar & restaurant area

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

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

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

the staff was very friendly and helpful room was great and the bar food was amazing

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

were first class with the main restaurant offering breakfast and other meals, and the lounge bar offering smaller meals and snacks all day

the bar area is welcoming and customer friendly

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

bar menu closing at 6pm

restaurant and bar food were very good

nice bar and food was

selection of food at breakfast, lovely dinner menu with daily specials, nice relaxed bar and garden area

lovely bar staff

but personnel from the bar help me

great location bar staff lovely

bar and restaurant staff were very helpful, food was reasonably priced and very good

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

the bar and lounge are great

full of character. lovely comfy bar area. room luxurious. lovely setting.

us- we had a beautiful room complete with dog treats, dog bed and bowls, we were allowed in the bar with them and onto to have dinner- would very much recommrmend

beautiful views from rooms and bar terrace

dog friendly hotel ; bar area dog friendly restaurant dog friendly staff very friendly room stylish, bed mattress comfy,

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

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

we liked everything about this hotel , staff, room , bar all was top rate .

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

the bar and restaurant were amazing

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

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

super menu and the bar is well stocked. staff are all very helpful.

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

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

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

friendly and efficient staff from reception to bar and restaurant

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

bar staff are great, daniel is lovely, he always has a great big smile & goes above & beyond for

great bar and food

the bar staff were very helpful ud83dudc4d

and stay at this place as it is clean tidy pleasant surroundings easy to find outside parking and bar staff is amazing

the bar woman was brilliant we went for a wedding adam and dions there and she was great with everyone

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

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

location breakfast bar restaurant room

staff were lovely and helpful especially sara and jamie and the guy behind the bar whose name i didn t get

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

beautiful we ate at the newbridge on usk restaurant and went back to the merlins bar and from the start to finsh the staff where 5 star the room was spotless

an issue here but i will say that the bathrooms off the lobby near the mall, and in merlins bar were freezing

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

we loved the mulberry bar ... lovely setting and fab service !

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

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

there was always someone either at the bar or at reception and all very friendly

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

the bar prices!!

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

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

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

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

bar food was great

the only complaint i have is that i thought the bar prices and crisps of things like that were a little

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

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

lovely spacious ambience in the main reception and bar areas, beautiful gardens, lovely rooms.

bar and restaurant easy to access

lady at bar in lobby bar wasn't very helpful very grumpy

excellent. the restaurant & bar are superb. staff were fantastic

service in the bar for food wasn't great but it didn't ruin our stay

they also manned the bar and were very chatty, helpful

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.

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

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

the guys who ran the bar were friendly and the reception staff were so accommodating

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

excellent bar and good choice of beverages

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

beds were very comfortable the rooms were very clean the reception staff were very helpful the bar staff were exceptional they were very nice and helpful and were happy to bring food to our

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

after our day out we spent the evening in the hotel bar with the owner and met some of his family which was lovely and we felt we were welcomed with

closer, value for money, staff were fantastic , breakfast and free wifi such a quirky hotel the bar area was

room clean and bar area very impressive, lovely stay

the bar was nice too and very good service

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

sky sports in the bar would have been a bonus

lovely carpeted, wide corridors leading to the rooms and various bar / lounge and restaurant / dining areas, plus patio area's

hushed wood-panelled corridors beautiful rooms with every amenity bathrooms perfectly functional bar and restaurant serene and spacious scrumptious bar meals; breakfast served without delay

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

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

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

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

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

the warm friendly service & relaxed bar area.

the wellington was a gem in wales. fresh lobby & bar to relax in. great breakfast.

friendly, welcoming staff - large bar areas sectioned with quieter areas and comfy seating

the bar in the evening was closed and refused to serve us at 9:30pm!!!!

not a massive problem as the bar the next room over

good bar menu

staff comfortable room nice bar area good breakfast and ev charge point a bonus

bar staff and locals were friendly, didn't try the food as i ate elsewhere but i would stay again

breakfast was over priced for quantity given also bar menus advise its £5 and people staying at the hotel are charged

friendly staff on reception and also in bar and at breakfast

everything, staff all very friendly and professional hotel bar and resraurant all lovely

the bar was well stocked of normal brands and also high end brands and was also reasonable prices

stsff at night serving at the bar were pleasant and efficient

of this hotel but now under new ownership it has blossomed further the food was very good , the bar was reasonable and everyone was

room was beautiful and comfortable and very clean and tidy, the restaurant and bar were stunning and the food was amazing

restaurant food a little 'chip' heavy but like the bar prices was sensible

we got few drinks from the bar and went to our room

over the bar meant i could hear chatter and tv until the early hours but i was aware the hotel had a public

bar and hotel staff were very friendly and nothing was too much

we arrived to a warm welcome and joined others in the bar restaurant area and ate the most amazing fish and chips

a restaurant and bar on site

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

they have a separate bar and restaurant to the accommodation

there is a bar and

was dreadful you had to run round to get wet,and bar very expensive but nice pub just down the road at half the

clean, friendly staff, nice bar area and food.

really nice bar area

the bar staff did offer me a menu for takeaway

loved the large room, large comfortable bed, the welcoming bar with real ale and most importantly the staff were great

we had dinner in the bar in the evening and breakfast in morning, both were good

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

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

the bar closed to early

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

hotel lobby and bar area was spacious and comforting

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

our kids slept on the sofa bed and were very happy with it

good parking, good location, 20 minutes drive into cardiff for work in the morning

the wifi speed was great

the wifi speed was very fast which for a business traveller was a big plus

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

amazing breakfast friendly staff excellent gym and spa facilities sports bar area

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

very clean room. lovely staff. bar and coffee shop. convenient for motorway. free parking

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

stay at the temple bar inn

nothing negative to say about the temple bar inn.

rarely give top marks but gino and his staff at the temple bar inn warrant it

got home after staying at the temple bar inn for two nights, gino is the perfect host, he looked after myself & my family so very well

property is beautiful, the bar itself had a great vibe

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

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

reception, bar area and restaurant a very well designed place

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

bar staff but miserable but other than that

nice breakfast left for us in the cabin - granola, jersey milk, apple juice, v good bread, tea, coffee

breakfast was left in the room which consisted of fantastic local yoghurt, home made granola,

delicious breakfast left in the fridge

cabin was beautiful - breakfast delicious and bathroom products

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

shower and blowing his nose muffins didn t come with out breakfast and ordered these with our room service shower also had old conditioner on the

-staff -swimming pool - spa -food plus room service amazing - location - breakfast

spa is unreal and really intimate

the staff are amazing, the room was clean and quiet and the spa facilities were good

very friendly and welcoming , bar lively with friendly locals , early evening and evenings , good atmosphere and good friendly

bar staff were all pleasant and friendly

the locals in the bar were also friendly

dinner was nice and bar was convivial. nice stay for work.

the young lady behind the bar was very lovely

friendly and welcoming bar staff on arrival, which was much appreciated after a long journey

the food in the restaurant was lovely and the bar was very welcoming

food was great. good choice of bar drinks snacks. lovely host

good craic in the bar very good restaurant food

the pub/bar gets busy, such as when the village dog show and fun day is happening, the restaurant service

welcome good free off road parking on site good decor delicious dinner and breakfast and good bar service

lovely bar area and restaurant

whole hotel, restaurant and bar is beautiful and comfortable

scenic location, lots of areas within the hotel; the bar and restaurant areas were all furnished to a very high standard

the location, the quality of the building, spotlessly clean, lovely bar food and good breakfast.

pet friendly hotel the rooms the bar they even have treats for your

delicious home cooked food which i ate in the busy bar with the locals who clearly,and rightly, love this place as it was buzzing

staff were so friendly and helpful, selection of games available behind the bar which were available to play, this was good

great choice of beers and food in the bar

from megan the beautiful border collie who knew exactly where the treats were on the bar and wasn't afraid to ask everybody to get her one

great vibe in bar with fab karaoke

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

the bar downstairs was buzzing and really reasonably priced

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

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

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

bar and restaurant are really lovely

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

the bar area was very large and modern

bar facilities was relaxing and aesthetically pleasing