Quite a good village pub/restaurant with lots of old polished wood and comfortable chairs. There's…read morea nice restaurant area at the back of the pub near to an outdoor seating area which overlooks the river. We've been here lots of times when family/friends come to visit. There is a large evening menu, and three vegetarian choices which always stay the same (stuffed peppers, tomato pasta and nut bake). Handy for gluten-free diets as many meals are labelled Coeliac-safe. It's a child-friendly pub (like so many now) which suits most people I suppose. However, I have been put off my meal two or three times when small shrieking children have been running about on the bare wooden floors. UPDATE APRIL 2009: We went for lunch there with friends today and I must say we were not impressed. The person behind the bar was not particularly friendly or welcoming. She forgot to bring my coffee for a long time. That was disappointing too - just boring filter coffee (no lattes or cappucinos etc) and only served with some cold milk in a jug - not even cream offered. Later my friend's ordered Coke was completely forgotten about as well! We thought that some of the meals were very overpriced for what we got. I had a tiny baked potato which came with a bit of undressed salad. It was served on a large plate which was half empty. The vegetable lasagne was nearly £9 and was the only vegetarian meal on the lunchtime menu other than the baked potato. Veggie lasagne - one of the most boring meals anyone could offer a vegetarian as we've had so many throughout the years! It was a nice quiet place to sit and talk today but that's the only good thing I can find to say about it. We've decided we don't want to go back, not even in the evening when there's more choice on the menu, because it's just not a friendly atmosphere and the coffee is dreadful.

Used to love their. Sunday Dinners, but they have really gone down hill lately, went there 2 weeks…read moreago with my daughter for dinner, my daughter had Turkey, which was totally bland, no flavour at all, I had beef, which had more fat than meat. We wanted a dessert, and asked for a menu, the waitress forgot about us and after 15 minutes of waiting we left.

We went here for the first time today for a drink and lunch after a longish walk. It's a lovely,…read moreroomy, interior with good quality furnishings and nice decor. There are dining areas at either end at tables of various sizes. Although there were several people dining we still found a quiet and comfortable place to sit. The landlady and her daughter were very pleasant and the younger girl who was serving the meals at the tables was really delightful, so friendly and helpful. My only criticisms are that the landlady forgot to make my coffee (funny that's happened to me in two pubs within a week!) and there was only one vegetarian meal on the menu/specials board, despite a huge choice for the meat eaters. There is a small car park out the front and the toilets are clean and well looked after.

The Whittington Arms is not far from me, and we've visited it quite frequently. It's more of a…read morerestaurant than a pub these days, with practically all of the premises used for meals. It's a large place, but it's still advisable to book - they have a good reputation now, and often it's difficult to get a table on a Saturday night. The menu offers a good range of food, with something for everyone. They offer good steaks, lamb shanks (lush!), chicken in a range of sauces etc, and there's always something tempting on their specials board. There's a nice atmosphere in the pub, and they don't hurry you away from your table, if you want to sit around and chat over a drink. Families of all ages are welcome as well.

A great old pub which used to be a station! There are several real ales and Guinness on offer and…read moreyou can sit in one of the bars inside and watch football on one of the screens, or at wooden picniic tables outside on what used to be a platform! It's got a real countryside feel too with a large green area at the front beside the village, and the forest behind. I thought the people serving could have been friendlier and more welcoming which is why I give only 4 stars. Maybe they are with the locals but we were just passing through today.

great local pub with excellent food and first class service excellent drinks and awesome service…read morefrom the bar staff

How's about that the first review on a Walsh pub is from someone from the states! Had a great…read moresirloin steak, lovey had the Dyffryn Chicken both were made to perfection. The staff was friendly and accommodating. Even made a fire in the fireplace to work up our lady company. Would go back in a heart beat. If a pub was a home it would feel just like that.

Went for lunch here today - the first time we'd even been inside despite living only 5 miles away…read more We were amazed at how nice it was as most of the other pubs in the area are very poor and I certainly wouldn't recommend them (like The Colliers for instance which has disappointed us in several ways each time we've been there). However the Rolling Mill was very pleasant and welcoming, clean and comfortable. The landlord was friendly, as was the young woman who served at the tables in the dining room. Beers on offer include John Smith's, Brains Dark, Stella Artois, Strongbow and Carlsburg. There's a small area with a wide-screen television beside the bar, with windows over the front of the pub, and a dining room at the back overlooking a beer garden with nice views. (Another room contained a pool table, but we didn't go in there) The dining room was very comfortable, with photos of celebrities who've eaten there. The real surprise was the food; I can honestly say you get more for your money here as the meals are huge - but the prices are no more than in other pubs, indeed less expensive than many. There's a great choice, including several vegetarian dishes. We can personally recommend the veggie curry (£6.25) which comes with rice, or chips, jacket potato, or rice and chips. The evening menu is slightly different, and the Sunday menu varies as well. All in all, a great pub, and one we will be visiting again soon!

We had a fab 18th Birthday meal at the rolling mill this evening and a lovely time was had by all!…read moreThe staff were amazing very helpful! And the food was absolutely fab! Everyone enjoyed it! I would recommend the rolling mill to all!!!! Thank you

Cheap cocktails which taste pretty good, great pub food and a modern interior. But it's lacking a…read morebit of atmosphere, because they don't play any music in the background.

While visiting South Wales I was told this was a place to go and we were glad we did!…read more Pros: The pub had plenty of parking and was very cozy and warm inside. In addition it felt very much like an old authentic pub inside. We visited on a Monday during their 'steak supper night' which is a terrific deal. "A couple of prime rump steaks cooked just how you like them with a peppercorn sauce, hand cut chips and garnish and a bottle of our Shiraz, Sauvignon Blanc or Merlot Rosé wine for just £25". The steaks were cooked perfectly and the servers were attentive, prompt and polite. I also recommend the bread and olive appetizer. The bread had the most delicate and tender yet dense crumb and the butter was the perfect salty compliment. Cons/Suggestions: None, currently.

I've been twice for drinks, but never for food and I do hope that one day I'll get the chance to…read moreeat here... They are always busy when it comes to food, so I imagine it is pretty good. Plus the Welshman always has good things to say about it... afterall, he is a bit of a snob when it comes to food! It is a lovely place, nice and cosy on the inside and a nice patio outside where I have enjoyed my drinks. They have a nice selection of wine and ales. My tip: if you want to have dinner here, book well in advance.

As a regular to this pub I have enjoyed many nights at the venue, however recently the management…read morehave become involved in Left wing politics and show full support to the LGBTQ+++ agenda. Whilst I have no problem with the LGB aspect of the movement, I have tried to explain the full meaning of the full LGBTQ alphabet and the detrimental impact on children to the managers Sion and Michelle, but despite this they have invited drag queens and ice creams vans to attract and entertain young kids during the day over the Ponty Pride weekend, they proudly display paintings on social media posts of pride paintings on the pub wall, many of these paintings were done at local primary schools without parents consent, that consent would not have been granted in these circumstances, they should take down the posts showing the kids paintings, and remove the paintings from their walls. Pubs are supposed to be a meeting place where people with different political opinions go to relax, the Pontardawe Inn is no longer politically impartial and I question whether it is a family friendly pub for all families, very disappointed and I won't be using it again.

Great local pub serving lovely food and drinks…read more A warm and friendly atmosphere with live gigs. Great place

This is a nice little pub, and it has recently come under new management, which it needed quite…read morebadly. Coors Light is available on draught, which is hard to come by in this area. The staff and the regulars are friendly, and this really is a good place to watch a football game or to have a quiet drink in the lounge.