bar available with reasonable prices

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

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

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

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

bar and restaurant area are comfortable and busy

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

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

room we had was straight under the exit door which was a little annoying with small kids falling asleep early but i am just picky here as i need to write something

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

the bar area is welcoming and customer friendly

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

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

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

hotel was clean and tidy and had a nice pint in bar area

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

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

lady at the bar and breakfast area were welcoming and friendly

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

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

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

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

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

wifi didn't work, kitchen facilities not as described

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

it had a loveley kitchen and had everything to offer

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

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

in merlin s bar the service was awful waiting ages

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

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

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

but personnel from the bar help me

great location bar staff lovely

in the bar friendly and helpful didn't think they were linked to hotel but still helped during opening

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

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

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

friendly and efficient staff from reception to bar and restaurant

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

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

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

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

ar and restaurant) choices are very good

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

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

perfect live entertainment bar area clean friendly staff

near to the leisure facilities which was fantastic for the children and great atmosphere in the bar over the weekend of the

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

from reception to room, the staff i encountered could not of been more pleasant, receptionists, bar staff & gym staff all a pleasure to deal

pool area, great restaurant & bar staff, exceptional staff lovely receptionists

bar and restaurant easy to access

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

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

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

everything very good bar prices very good very comfortable room

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

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

excellent bar and good choice of beverages

i was on business and it was a perfect location food in the bar area was excellent

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

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

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

a great time nice to have food in bar and a 2 min walk to room the room was clean hotel receptionist was very friendly will be back

staff in the bar and reception were very friendly and accommodating

friendly staff on reception and also in bar and at breakfast

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

it s a lovely hotel downstairs is a bar and restaurant

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

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

bar downstairs also serving variety of snacks and food, we did not eat here but menu looked good

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

bar

the staff in the golf shop and bar were excellent, they went out of their way for us when they didn't have to, and made us feel at

the bar closes a little early.

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

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

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

room clean and bar area very impressive, lovely stay

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

is delightful hotel - a time capsule with bar and dining room instantly transporting the traveler back to a time when the port was in its

bar area very cosy and breakfast

beautifully decorated bar and sitting area

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

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

maybe offer bar food.

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

really nice bar area

the bar staff did offer me a menu for takeaway

clean, friendly staff, nice bar area and food.

room was great , staff were fantastic . lovely bar and outside area

lack of seating in bar area in evening

freshly squeezed orange juice had dinner in the restaurant one evening and in the bar on second evening in both cases food was superb and service was

steak in evening in foxhunter bar bit tough

food fantastic, and house wine in bar excellent

may be more bar staff when very busy!

old pub with heaps of character. friendly locals in the bar area.

location staff nice little bar cosy room

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

the bar is nice, serving a good range of beer

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

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

daughter had a room above the bar where there was singing on the weekend, which i would not have liked but they put me in a room

breakfast was fantastic and bar downstairs really good

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

plus a bar with log fire and butty bach on draft

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

i could have asked for help at the bar but i simply couldn't be bothered

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

bar that was a fab stay and the food is

wonderfully clean, bar staff excellent and food fantastic

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

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

thoughtful honesty bar for a gnt with a book

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

perfect - very comfortable, fantastic breakfast topped up by toast with home made marmalade and all really good value provided by an

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

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

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

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

they also manned the bar and were very chatty, helpful

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

food in the bar was fantastic and great quality food

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.

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

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

bar and quality of breakfast

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

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

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

the bar area & food was nice enough

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

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

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

views with comforting sound of lazy river, friendly staff, comfortable rooms, cosy bar for family card games before bed, delicious breakfast, excellent location for exploring

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

bar and restaurant on site

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

out due to covid packed bacon rolls, yogurt, fruit, cereal, bottles of pure orange , breakfast bar and coffee

enjoyed the gym & bar in the hotel

has gym, bar and not far from magor

only thing i would complain about is the bar menu wasn't in a very prominent position, only noticed it when we were checking out

at s what i had)

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

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

top class staff, rooms, bar & food

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

spacious rooms with a fantastic restaurant and bar on the grounds

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

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

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

welcoming smile on arrival by owner bar staff also very obliging

almost no noise from the bar

very clean, nice bar , nice breakfast

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

the rooms are above the bar in the hotel it was very noisy until midnight on one of the three nights we spent there which

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

the wifi speed was great

free parking and wifi

this was very much above average excellent wifi nice food bed / pillows superb

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

lovely traditional pub and bar and the friendliest staff

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!

modern comfy rooms , fantastic bar and atmosphere , staff very helpful and friendly.

soap bar is provided so bring your own toothbrush, toothpaste, and shampoo

the cooked breakfast was excellent

food was good, they serve set breakfasts and will ask you the night before

stayed one night, but the room was comfortable, the real ale was good, and breakfast was delicious

excellent spotless rooms breakfast amazing

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

rooms and surroundings a little tired but cafe bar area great

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

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

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

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

staffed in the bar and restaurant at the weekend

the bar area has sport on tv and fully stocked beverage options like any well equipped pub

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

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

great service in the bar and the food was

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

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

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

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

monday the restaurant and bar closed from 6 p

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

bit of bar noise, but it was saturday night

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

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

the bar service was a bit slow

good bar and restaurant service

after some work that evening, i had a couple of lovely pints in the bar area next to the open fire, served by a new employee who was polite and welcoming

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

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

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

short time for breakfast 8 till 9-30 and bar shutting at 10pm

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

bar and lounge areas are very comfortable and the staff friendly and helpful

excellent breakfast and bar meals/menu

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,

the bar area is relaxing and outside seating gives you those wonderful views

restaurant and bar area is nice and modern

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

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

the pub and bar feels like a nice pub, with a couple of very nice local ales on tap, along with the some of the

excellent rooms, a good bar with fine food on offer both there and in the restaurant.

there is a large covered bar area and a fire-pit for when the weather might be less clement than we experienced

they had a restaurant, bar and cafe on site

we were eating in the bar as the restaurant wasn't open at the beginning of the week, but still plenty of choice

is also a large lounge guests can use with board games available to borrow too, and an honesty bar - maybe next time

the guests lounge and bar was stocked with some excellent wines and a great selection of drinks were on offer

suggest honesty bar explained and room needs to be more inviting perhaps music and the decor needs considering

the service was smooth fast and we cant fault any part of our stay bar at the end when our 6 year old daughter got stung by a wasp

there is a lounge area for guests to relax in with a honesty bar which was a nice touch

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

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

hotel lobby and bar area was spacious and comforting

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

you wouldn t be disappointed if you went for afternoon tea, bar snacks, a meal or a function

only criticism was that the food portions in the bar were very small.

an small bar fridge in room would ve been nice

the entrance to the hotel is striking and both the restaurant and bar serve good food and are worth eating in

food in bar very limited. sandwiches etc are normally a staple on bar meals.

bar and restaurant was really busy due to christmas parties

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

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

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

food and bar service excellent

a small thing, the reception was inside the pub and you had to walk through the bar to get to the check in

friendly waitress and bar staff as well

flexibility and manners of all the lovely staff, the manager, the bar staff the waitresses at breakfast and the housekeeper for our

bar and menu very good relaxing

comfortable bar and lounge

friendly staff

e re fantastic ) ,fair prices at the bar

:friendly staff; free parking on site, nice towels, comfy bed, nice toilet paper, good breakfast, bar not too expensive

this is a proper pub with sports bar and a good selection of beer, served with a smile

it there great place location the staff the food the bar is great our favourite place to

bar was great and the hotel is located right in the middle of the town

weekend stay at beaufort hotel the staff were brill, hospitality was great with ricky behind the bar annie, lucy and all the staff make you feel welcome

great bar and location decent

great atmosphere in the bar at night

my car battery died and the gentleman from behind the bar helped me with the jump leads to start my car,he was extremely helpful

friendly staff showed me my very comfortable room before going into the bar to listen to an excellent band

travel with ear plugs so this wasn’t a problem but the room are above the bar so it was quite easy to hear the quiz night questions below me

breakfast was in the pub bar and freshly prepared to order

as the bedrooms are directly above the bar that would have been inconvenient for anyone who wanted an early night but we were happy to

great bar meal too with excellent

lovely atmosphere in the bar all day

food and beer selection at the bar also very good

the bar area was locked so had to leave with cleaner

all of it great room lovely bar great staff

bar and restaurant are really lovely

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

room was spacious nice big bed and to be fair absolutely perfect, the bar was lovely and

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

bar facilities was relaxing and aesthetically pleasing

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

festive platter at the bar was bone dry.

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

bar and restaurant

really liked the chocolate bar and box of goodies for

the breakfast was lovely and the bar was nice too

there were no rooms ready as there had been a big group checking out late and we were told by bar staff that there were staff off sick

bar staff need to liaise with front desk about closing times

the bar staff tom and bruno were amazing

coffee machine in bar area could be better

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

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

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

great location, good rooftop bar and restaurant and comfortable rooms

wonderful staff and an amazing roof top bar with delicious cocktails

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

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

the bar downstairs was buzzing and really reasonably priced

we were there during the rugby world cup so it was fun to have the bar absolutely filled to the brim

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

good service from reception good porter service waiter service very good all bar restaurant staff very helpful courteous and friendly

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

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

comfortable bar and lounge

we had the room above the restaurant so could hear the music in the bar until 11

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

the lounge and self service bar was

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

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

thought bar prices were a little

lovely bar area, the room was spacious and comfy

breakfast and bar area looked really smart, but we didn t use it

good bar and with good range of drinks

bar and restaurant is a lovely setting and very on trend with industrial look in keeping with the

lovely hotel for children food and bar area very customer friendly and children were accommodated very well

approached the reception where our bags were taken into storage and we were offered to use the bar area

a/c in the bar area could be a bit drafty dependent on where you were sat.

facilities, excellent staff bed was ok but not complaining, food was good had bar meal and breakfast great kids eat free, would stay again

other bar and restaurant also lovely

we opened the bar of soap to wash our hands but for only 2 of us staying for a weekend, the majority of the bar

the staff, particularly tharushi and lucas at the front desk and camerun at the bar and restaurant, were incredibly welcoming and went above and beyond to ensure my stay was

cosy bar area

the hotel bar has good options for food and drink, and the staff is very attentive, mainly the brazilian guy

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.

in the bar were rude, and dismissive

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

location, pool, sauna, bar everything

were brilliant breakfast was nice it was ideal for what we wanted nice to be able to sit in bar an chat to others and bought some honey it was very nice

the polish bar man is amazing and always remembers us when we return

we used the bar ,plenty of choice for drinks, didn t have breakfast but it looked fab and the staff were very

we got back from the concert the bar was cashed up so could only use a card for drinks

free tea and coffee in the bar area