Fantastic find! Warm, welcoming, so much hoppy goodness on tap, including the all new Tiny Rebel…read morebeers. Brilliant internet jukebox, and you get the feeling the locals would dance to whatever you put on. Just a brill place, can't wait to go back. See there website which is regularly updated for ale and food menus and charity events. http://www.thecommercialpontymister.com/

Great pub!…read more Loads of real ales and a relaxing friendly atmosphere. I would highly recommend it!

Loved it, great food, great service and it's got a wide range of menu choices suitable for all…read moreages. It's good food for little price

Dropped in on Sunday (31st Aug 2011) as it was one of only a few establishments open for food in…read morethe area. The service was great, just grab your drinks sit down at a table, peruse the really good menu and then order at the till. The food came out cooked freshly and was great, goats cheese on a portabello mushroom is very tasty (ask for the chutney on the side not over it). A rump steak cooked to perfection with all the trimmings and a beer and ale pie for my wife with vegetables went down very well. The finale was the 'pudding table' with 3 puddings, 1 x vanilla ice-cream, 1 x mint ice-cream and a bit of cream is especially for sharing but, would have shared four really good idea and portions were quite big considering. The wine was quite good and you can't complain at £8.95 a bottle. Definitely worth visiting again if we are ever in the area. W. R.

nestled in the countryside between cardiff and Newport, the Cefn Mably Arms is a traditional old…read morecountry pub with a warm welcome. Being only 20 minutes from the centre of Cardiff, the position in Cefn village is deceptive as you are drawn into the relaxed country lifestyle. Food and service are both excellent, with a menu which goes beyond normal pub food but remains reasonably priced.

Not what it used to be. Service is very hit and miss, and you can wait very, very long for your…read morefood. I'm not sure where the previous reviewer visited - there's no such place as Cefn village, it's Michaelston-y-fedw village. Being born and raised in the area I have been to this pub many, many times during my life and I'm sorry to say that it has deteriorated over the last decade or so. In my youth this was a wonderful village pub, with no allusions of being anything more. It's where the locals could get a pint, a chat and traditional pub grub (scampi, cod and chips, ale pie, etc). Quick, wholesome and tasty meals. Since coming under new management it seems to be heading further and further away from being the heart of the village to being a peusdo gastro-pub, punching way above its weight as it fails to deliver what it promises. Bring back the old Cefn with it's spit and sawdust style I say!

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.

Pie Face drinking a pint! The cellar door is one of the best…read moreplaces to come for a friendly drink with the locals

An excellent high-class pub in a lovely location in Llantarnam. The best thing about it is the…read morefood- a wide menu of pub favourites with the occasional special is served very well, very tasty and reliable and fairly reasonably priced for the area There are lots of different areas in the pub so you've a good chance of finding a little corner if you want quiet, or a big room if you're bringing a group. The outdoor area is a little small though for sunny days. There's plenty of parking. If you're trying to walk off a big meal from here, try a stroll through the village, over the bridge, down the hill and to the canal, which is a very scenic walk. Then come back here for dessert. Takeaway fish & chips is also available!

The Three Blackbirds is a pub restaurant and hotel (however I don't actually know anyone that has…read morestayed there). It used to be a traditional style dark wood pub, but has since had a makeover about 6 months ago, and is now a bit fresher, and concentrates mainly on serving restaurant food. The food I had was good, it was a new menu. after the refurb, the place looks better, but I wouldn't say it was particularly comfortably. There are some places that just don't quite make it as a comfy atmosphere. Perhaps its the hard furnishings or the shape of the rooms.

We booked a table here for a birthday and were really happy with the customer care we received from…read morethe owners! It's so rare to have that personal touch these days! On the day our food was absolutely delicious and again, the owners themselves were really lovely and engaging. It's very busy so booking is definitely recommended and look out for their special menu nights as they look great! The asparagus and mushroom pasta dish was beautiful, as was the beef two ways! The stuffed chicken was a bit bland but apart from that all of the food was really good. Highly recommended!

Under new management? Under par. Poor food worse service. Empty on a Saturday evening! Favourite…read moreunder previous owner, v disappointed.