After a long walk (including pub stops) we stopped at the Three Horseshoes after following signs…read morefor another pub and ended up here. We sat in the pleasant beer garden for a drink. As time went on we decided that we would like to stay and have dinner here but indoors as it was getting cold. There were 14 of us and they managed to fit us into the restaurant area on the proviso we ordered quickly before the 6:30pm booking arrived and one table had to vacate by 8pm. The staff were great and we did not feel that we were being rushed even though some people had starters. A lot of us picked from the specials board and the food came out devine and the service was outstanding. The place was busy as it was the jazz/fringe festival weekend so the clientelle was of all ages (a bit annoying having babies/kids screaming thoughout the meal) including elderly who came in through the fire door for easy access. I would definitely recommend this place which is also dog friendly. This place is soo good that Seasick Steve was playing there that evening and eating his dinner in the pub part as we left.

Outside it looks like and olde worlde traditional pub, but inside its a huge open space with little…read morecharacter. The menu didn't take our fancy and one of our drinks (lager) didn't taste quite right. We didn't feel the need to linger.

One of the better hostelries in the rhymney valley for well prepared no-frills hearty pub grub that…read moremay exceed your expectations. The owners are welcoming and the locals are reasonably well behaved and friendly, though expect the odd expletive to be heard above the hubub on a busy night. You have been warned:) Decor-wise its a very traditional dark wood bar and interior. While the tables (and toilets) have undoubtedly seen better days, everything is clean and tidy, and there are plenty of cosy corners in which to enjoy a relaxing pint. The menu reassuringly features a number of vegetarian options including a terrific mushroom stroganoff. The meat eater gave his meal the thumbs-up too. They clearly have a chef who knows about his flavours. The Smiths Arms is a perfectly located refreshment stop for intrepid folk doing the Rhymney Valley Riverside Walk. If the powers-that-be haven't added it to the walking trail map, then they really should. On reaching Pengam just take the road heading to Tir-Y-Berth and you will see the pub in a matter of minutes! If you are in the Rhymney Valley its well worth trying the Smiths Arms. Recommended!

My family and I often stop at The White Hart in Llanddarog on our way to Pembrokeshire. It is a…read morebeautiful thatched pub with excellent pub food and their own brewed beers. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area.

Firstly i will tell you that this is likely to be an expensive experience - but well worth the…read moremoney for a treat now and again. It is a beautiful Thatched Inn, built in 1371. It posseses open fireplaces, and a choice of cozy tables for 2 or 4, and long tables for larger parties in the back. HRH Prince Charles, Dylan Thomas have both visited here, to sample the beer still brewed on the premesis. The food is pricey, but what a meal you get for your money! A huge plateful that would be enough for two! the most reasonable is the Roast dinners, approx £10 a head. The walls and ceilings of the Inn are covered in memorobilia, from horse brasses to farming tolls, there is enough to occupy your mind while you wait for your meal. On your way to the loo you will encounter a full suit of armour, and in the back are fish tanks, and a talking parrot!

The bartender was really nice-she chatted a bit about the area and responded to my request for a…read morelocal beer.

Visiting Bath for a couple days and stepped in here for a pint to cap the day of sightseeing. Local…read morefolk were welcoming, and we had an interesting chat. I'm thankful for this Yelp app and our reviews which is very helpful in finding great spots we might miss otherwise.

Country pub way out in the back country. The Yelp map doesn't know where it is, but I'll tell you:…read moreit's right opposite the church which -is- shown on the map (and which is closed). The outside sign is in Welsh, Tafern Llew Goch. I would never have found this without the locals who took me there, and I have to say it was friendly, warm, and comfy. But I go to pubs for meals, and the menu wasn't entirely to my taste, a little precious and fussy: perhaps the chef is a little too upscale for the venue. I had a burger which was all right.

Probably the best pub in Wales. This place oozes history. Keith, the owner, is a great guy. Ask to…read moresee the tribute room to the welsh borders regt where he has a real vc on display. If you're lucky. A roaring fire will be going and you'll meet gizmo the cat!

A cracking pint of rhymey ale at a keen price, a warm welcome and easy parking - the junction is a…read moreproper friendly valleys boozer and just the ticket if you're in the neighbourhood and fancy a pint. Not sure if they serve food, but the do have a TV and a handy location alongside Hengoed railway station.

My wife and I went here while looking for somewhere local to have lunch. The name initially caught…read moreour interest so we thought we'd give it a go. We were incredibly pleased with how lovely the place is. Great outdoor dining area, and incredibly cosy inside. The staff were incredibly courteous, and the food was just unbelievably good. I'll admit, when I first ordered, I did think that they were a little expensive. However, it turns out that was because I was expecting the food to be of a lower standard. What they brought out to us was worth every penny. This is a fantastic little place, a hidden gem. Worth driving over an hour to go to, seriously.

Food is delicious Staff and manger are friendly and will do…read moreanything for you. Great atmosphere Dog and family friendly pub