A proper pub with a fantastic atmosphere. Historic building with loads of character. Good range at…read morethe bar, friendly staff and excellent food.

This is a top notch little boozer! I say little but with the restaurant and in the summer, the…read morebeer garden, this 14th century welsh long house is surprisingly big. The lounge has a lovely calm feel about it and the bar is proper cozy. Winter is the best time to visit when the log fires are burning. A good range of beer, wines and spirit and bar snacks. The food is really good. The menu and daily specials board has a good choice and at the time of writing, the current chef puts a lot of effort into turning out quality food with a touch of flair. The staff are all very friendly and professional. All in, this is a good place.

A nice little pub with a long history and a fantastic view. It goes back to when it was the actual…read morecourthouse for Caerphilly in 1320 and from the back deck, you can look out over the Castle. Standard pub selection of meals and platters and several beers on tap. I managed to make it through with a pint of Stella and a beef burger that hit the spot but were nothing special.

Despite it having a mixed reputation amongst locals, the Cwrt House is one of my favourite pubs in…read moreCaerphilly. Whether it's the cheesy 80's classics that often ring out on a Saturday night or the summer allure of the huge beer garden at the rear of the venue, but the Cwrt House is easily one of the best nights out in the Caerphilly area. While it is far from Cardiff standard when it comes to a full night out, this is the place to go if you want a fun night of social drinking but are hoping to save on the pennies. The pub itself isn't anything special, but a summer evening will regularly lead a large portion of Caerphilly to congregate in the aforementioned beer garden. Complete with patio heaters and numerous large, wooden tables and benches, it is far from unusual to find the garden considerably more crowded than the actual pub itself, with punters often setting up camp in a spot outside. The staff are quite friendly and have somehow managed to get the task of serving in a busy pub down to an art form, despite the bar being modestly sized and a bit of a squeeze. If you're waiting to be served on a busy Saturday night, chances are you won't be waiting too long before you've got a drink in your hand. Situated in the upper part of Caerphilly town centre, there are a variety of other pubs in close proximity, which is ideal if you fancy a change of scenery after a few pints; although you'll have a hard time finding an social atmosphere as good as the Cwrt House.

Excellent pub outside of Carephilly. It was exactly what we were looking for. We travelled to…read moreCardiff for a Karate tournament and were staying nearby. It was an excellent tasty dinner in an old Welsh pub. The staff was super staff and cheerful. There was a great selection for dinner. Our order was traditional meals with steak pies, fish and chips, and burgers. My wife had scallops and sea base, and my son had salmon. We then loaded up on the desserts. I had the chocolate brownie with cotted vanilla ice cream. We left a big tip. They earned it.

When I think of a pub, I would never associate classy, rustic, and countryside views with it…read more Maenllwyd Inn begs to differ in those aspects. The interior itself is cozy with a combination of stones and wood accents everywhere. I spied a beautiful patio where the scenery has no obstructions. We, however decided to stay indoors and got a nice corner round table by the window next to the fireplace. Adding to the homey feel, the gentleman who took care of us was jovial and friendly throughout our wonderful lunch here. I started with the STILTON and PEPPER MUSHROOMS on a brioche bread. I was swayed to try this granted that this is an English cheese produced only in the UK, similar to blue cheese in strong smell and taste. What a superb dish! The FISH and CHIPS was also the best I had on this trip. Perfectly crisp batter on the outside and a flaky moist white fish inside, every criteria they nailed. Even the chips were just the right thickness with not a single one of them soggy. A very fitting last meal in Wales that was pleasant and memorable.

Favourite pub in Caerphilly to visit. Staff are always friendly and always have a good chat with…read morethem when we're up Food is absolutely top-tier with a very large menu It's not overly loud and the music isn't over the top The bar doesn't have much of a wait time and cocktails aren't overly expensive

Love the friendly new management there a lovely couple and there staff are so friendly food is…read moreamazing too definitely worth the price also have amazing disabled access and easy access to the disabled toilet very clean pub

This is a great country pub, located on the mountain between Caerphilly and north Cardiff…read more I think its a free house - wide choice of trad beers. A good menu too - curry is a speciality. Popular at weekends with people out walking / cycling around Caerphilly mountain and the common. Close to the Travellers Rest, but is much better pub. Combine a visit to this place with a walk around the area and you'll have a good day out.

Visited this pub last week. Really could do with a sort out…read moreoutside. From car park you have to go over a little bridge which was overgrown and then walk around to the front, passing by an old picnic bench area, the smokers shed etc. Before finding the door in. On a brighter note the food was really good. But it is no wonder the place was empty when no one can find the way to the door. If I hadn't been there before I would have got in my car and driven somewhere else.

Beer, good. Food, meh…read more Staying at the Travelodge across the roundabout, the Cwrt Rawlin was not going to escape my clutches for dinner. It's part of the Marston's Inns and Taverns chain, so I am somewhat familiar with it. On this particular evening, the parking lot was packed. I don't know if it's usually this busy or it's the Cheese Festival that has dragged all these people to Caerphilly. Either way, walking in was pleasant. Lots of families with kids always makes me feel welcome. As an American, I know what a "bar" is and the sort of crowd that inhabit them. This was nothing like that. Most of the tables were filled and there was a warm conversational buzz about the place. I managed to find a table against the wall and perused the menu. It's the typical British (Welsh?) way of doing things, where you place your order at the bar with your table number and pay for it there, and when it's ready the staff bring it to your table. I opted to go with a beer I'd never heard of, Ringwood's Fortyniner (a bitter) and a safe bet of bangers and mash. The food was about ten minutes and while it had the right presentation, the flavor and texture were completely missing. The bangers ("sausages" in American) had no flavor, almost like they had been boiled. The carrots were mushy. The mashed potatoes were just bland. I wouldn't recommend this at all. When my meal was done, I left. After that, I just wasn't interested in hanging around or having another pint.

The Cwrt Rawlin has become a regular spot for a quiet and, occasionally, not so quiet Friday night…read moresocial. For my close group of friends, the Cwrt Rawlin is a regular haunt that has provided the backdrop for many memorable nights over the years; be it birthdays, Christmas Eve celebrations or just a random local night out. The bar is stocked with a good selection of beers, wines and spirits, and offers the ever-tempting option to double up your chosen shot when ordering a spirit with a mixer; which can often be the difference between a quiet night and a forgotten one. However, service can be a wait at times, with me regularly finding myself left staring at an empty glass for prolonged periods of time when the pub is busy. They also offer a solid food menu, with Wednesday being the resident Curry Night, Sunday boasting a traditional Sunday roast and the great deal of two courses for £4.25 from Monday to Saturday. Although, the standard of food varies from time to time, with a previous experience of Red Leicester chicken arriving minus the chicken, i.e. being served up a delicious helping of melted cheese. Yum. Serving faux pas aside, this is a good pub to find yourself in on a Friday night.

A large pub (feels a bit like a chain pub somehow) where the screens dominate a bit. 4 ales though,…read morefrom which I selected a very nice pint of Rhymney export. Toilets could be a lot better. A toilet seat would be appreciated for starters!

This is centrally located, about 1/2 km (1/3 mile) from Caerphilly Castle. Parking is limited to a…read morefew street spots along high street, though there is a decent sized lot near the castle that you can then walk back to the pub, if desired. The food is pretty inexpensive. We had fish and chips, halloumi and chips, a soda, and Guinness for about £13. The food quality is ok. The halloumi was quite salty, but otherwise fine. The crowd is mixed ages, over half (or more) were 40+. There is pretty ample seating; we had no difficulties finding a table on Friday around 7 pm. The one thing that felt a little odd was the music selection. It varied wildly, from Whitney Houston to Linkin Park, many of which were unusual selections for pubs.

A proper local pub- the welcoming kind, not the local people only kind. There's a real open fire,…read morethree different Welsh bitters on tap. When we were there for a wedding reception they'd put a buffet on which was excellent, much better than I might've expected to be honest. If you're there, make sure to have a chat with their pet parrot. She's in one of the back rooms and is usually happy to chat with customers. Because it lives in a pub it's been taught a wide selection of rude things to say, and it wolf whistles (usually at men), so maybe don't introduce her to the kids.

dropped in dinner time had steak and a pint great grub at a…read moregreat price staff were friendly, great pint of beer I will be coming back

The Moat House is definitely one of my favourite pubs in Caerphilly. Whether it's the cheap beer…read moreprices, the great food menu or the endless supply of classic rock on the jukebox, there are too many reasons why this pub normally finds itself on my weekend itinerary. While it may not look too flashy from the outside, The Moat is a really fun local pub. With a pool table, dart board and itbox (in addition to the aforementioned musical goldmine of a jukebox), there's lots to keep the average punter amused on a Friday night. Failing that, there are usually a good number of regulars happy to partake in some mid-pint banter while you prop up the bar. Another attractive feature is the menu. Serving food all day long, The Moat is part of many chain pubs under the Sizzler banner, specialising in fantastic pub grub. The food on offer is superb and, if steak was one of the seven deadly sins, then the sight of those bovine bad boys searing away on a skillet would be an immediate sentence to hell - they are that good. While there are regular quiz, curry and poker nights held throughout the week, my personal favourite night only arrives once a year. The Moat has established itself as the site of my yuletide celebrations for the past three years and, not counting a festive hangover, I always leave having had a great time. The atmosphere is enjoyable, the place is packed with familiar faces and spirits are high, as the whole pub celebrates the Christmas season with a drink in hand and a smile on their face.

Have frequented this pub many times and always enjoyed my visit. Friendly staff, a good choice of…read morereal ales and delicious food and good value for money. Live music at the weekend which is good. I always look forward to my visit to Fagins. Well worth visiting.