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The John Capel Hanbury

The John Capel Hanbury

(4 reviews)

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Ambiance: This is a very spacious pub/restaurant that has plenty of seating and room, but it still…read moredoesn't deter it from being crowded so keep that in mind when planning your visit. I came here mid-afternoon and it was already packed with only one table available. One thing I have to applaud this place for are the AMAZING restrooms. I'm pretty sure they invest all of their money in just upgrading the toilets. Full-length mirrors, cushy couches, ultra-clean - I was not expecting all of that to come from just a normal pub. Customer Service: Really good. There is a bit of a wait for the food but that's understandable given how busy the establishment gets, but just don't expect a quick meal. The servers were polite, courteous, and friendly. Food: They have special days where certain things on the menu are cheaper. For instance, on Thursdays it's Curry Club with cheap and delicious curries. They also have Steak Club and other specials as well - all affordable! I ordered the Welsh Steak & Brains Ale Meat Pie, which came with vegetables (option for mushy peas) and mashed potatoes with gravy. It was a bit disappointing because the portions were a bit smaller than I expected, but the meal was still delicious. The pastry on the pie was flaky and incredible, meat soft and tender. Unfortunately, I was still extremely hungry even after finishing that main and could have probably finished another set. They do have a small yet delicious selection of desserts as well. I had the Stick Toffee Pudding with Ice Cream (hot custard is an option). I personally recommend choosing it with Ice Cream because the warmth of the Toffee Pudding brilliantly contrasts with the cold Ice Cream. Fantastic dessert! --- I would definitely make another return trip to The John Capel Hanbury. Just keep in mind that if you go in starving, you might want to order a bit more to make up for the tiny portions.

Not a bad Wetherspoons, not exactly what I'm used to though as I normally live in a city and this…read moreone is a little less "city-ish". Overall though it's what you'd expect of a Wetherspoons, well priced drinks, lively enough and the food is fine.

The Unicorn - Stunning home made pies at the unicorn big chunks of steak with a Guinness sauce

The Unicorn

(2 reviews)

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Came here with a group of 5 for my partner's birthday and I was VERY impressed by the food at The…read moreUnicorn and will definitely be coming back the next time I'm in Pontypool! If you're ever in the area, I highly recommend this place! ~ Atmosphere: It's a old homey pub with cushy couches and plenty of seating. However, even though the building is old, they do maintain it well. It's very clean and the outdoor area is very beautiful as well. ~ Customer Service: The only downside is that the service was quite slow, but from the looks of it there weren't many people running this place! It definitely has a more homestyle feel to it than a lot of other restaurants/pubs. You feel like you're dining at your grandma's house! The service was very friendly and welcoming and with a few drinks in between waits from the bar, the waiting time for your meal doesn't feel too bad at all. ~ Food: The highlight and why I'm giving 5 stars. Everything we had was fantastic and everyone in our group enjoyed our meals. My partner's auntie is a very picky eater and even she was happy with everything! I had the Slow-Braised Lamb Shank served with red wine and rosemary sauce, mashed potato, and veggies (broccoli and carrot). All in all a lovely meal! For £12.95 as well, I thought the price was very fair for lamb shank! The lamb was braised beautifully and the meat was extremely tender with a perfect sauce to match. --- Overall, the prices for everything was fair and extremely worth it. The portions were huge, so we all left incredibly stuffed without a huge hole left in our wallets either! All in all a great lunch out. I would recommend The Unicorn to anyone!

What has happend to this pub, was warm, friendly, good food and good value…read more On Sinday 13th Jauuary arrived to be offered upstairs table as did not check all party mobile when I booked, which they were not, so seated by bar. Food was good, but did not have starter and had to wait 30+ minutes for mains, tried for 20minunites to order desert, but five staff either looked through or past us, once cycling group on sceen we were surrounded by sweaty, muddy cyclists and staff seem to have forgotten us. Paid for 2 courses despite not our fault ran out of time as allowed 1.5 hours for two courses and taxi on way, still got charged for food we did not have! Only concession was £2 off as wifi card reader not working! Gereral organisation was poor and waiting seemed to involve no one actually looking after our table, as dealt with three different staff.

The Dragonffli - pubs - Updated May 2026

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