Cefn Mably Arms Pub in Newport

Great to have somewhere that has a great peaceful atmosphere and doesn't have kids making a noise or running around. I've seen bad reviews because kids aren't allowed but this is a positive!

Another great meal in pleasant surroundings - lamb shanks were a generous size and tasty with a good portion of fresh vegetables - thewere juicy and perfectly cooked and the pulled pork burger was very porky. Nearly forgot the starters which were very impressive too - cockel and laverbread special was superb so engrossed didn't even share it 🫣 The House wine didn't disappoint and draught beers hit the spot

Another great meal at the Cefyn Mably. Myself and my partner both had fish and chips, which was absolutely amazing. They have a great selection of ales, wines and gins and a beautiful pub dog (Ralph). They are very dog friendly and there are some gorgeous walks nearby.

We have visited the Cefn Mably on quite a few occasions and have never been disappointed. The delightful owners & staff always make us feel very welcome & are always accommodating. The pub has a great atmosphere & the food & service is always of high standards. Would highly recommend.

Love this pub,just wish it was nearer to our home. Fantastic food,gorgeous Guinness,lovely helpful staff. Highly recommended. Great value for money.

Great pub,as I've stated previously,wish it was nearer to our home. Outstanding food. Fabulous ambience and relaxing atmosphere,you're never hassled or rushed by servers.Servers are really friendly and helpful. Guinness gorgeous. Large portions of food,no scrimping here. Highly recommended. Great value for money.

Brilliant meal in a lovely pub. So cosy. The staff were fantastic and the meals were reasonably priced and delicious and there was real beer, Butty Bach my husband's favourite. We had a great time for my daughter's birthday and we will definitely be back.

What a find!! Four of us had a three course meal after going to watch the Rugby. Such a lovely, welcoming, friendly pub with a roaring fire and superb menu. All our meals were homemade and delicious and the portions huge. Would definitely return and recommend to anyone. You won’t be disappointed

Disgusting you don't accommodate children. Rotten attitude from snotty staff.

Excellent Sunday lunch freshly prepared and very friendly service. One of the best I've had in a long time. Not cheap, but well worth it.

Just visited for a planned Sunday lunch to celebrate an anniversary. One member of the group in Coeliac. Nothing phased the excellent staff as they took our order and served the very tasty and amply portioned meals. It was lovely to see them ensuring the gluten free meal was delivered to the right person without making a fuss - as far too often at other substandard restaurants we have had that. The whole meal was fantastic and soon we shall return.

A wonderful Sunday lunch with a Coeliac which rhw staff helped us with Food was superb Service was excellent A real old restaurant which is all stone

It's not the most welcoming place.

Every single time we come for food it does not disappoint. It’s the cosiest pub with a five star restaurant quality feel. The food is exceptional every time, atmosphere is gorgeous and dog friendly! Would recommended this to anyone

Haven't had food in there in a long time but used to be very nice and prob still is

Popped in yesterday for coffees just after midday with my daughters only to be told by two staff that they had no milk. Then a stony-faced man appeared (the landlord I assume) who said "There's no milk on the premises", he didn't even bother to apologise. Not exactly welcoming!

Great Sunday roast, service and ambience.

Lovely pub for a chilled pint on a Saturday afternoon! Highly recommended 👌

Excellent service as usual and dog friendly staff

We had never been before and were new to the area. We have three small dogs and wanted a quality meal. We booked blind and drove in heavy rain in the dark and found this charming country pub with a log burner keeping the whole place warm and creating a delightful atmosphere. We were greeted and given a nice table accommodating our dogs too.. we had a fabulous meal cooked well and home made .. it was delicious and booked a Sunday lunch on the the back of it. NYE we arrived and received great service and a fantastic Sunday roast , Pork and beef, both meals were outstanding and very satisfied with our voice and their ability to deliver top quality pub food .. well done everyone! Rob and Jo 31/12/23

We've visited this gastopub without any problem a number of times with our 8 year old. Ww book ahead. It's not a Harvester or Charlie Chalks / Brewers Fayre. It's a destination / occasion food establishment. As long as you understand there's no kids menu / they don't want children running round it's no problem. If you want to go to a beautiful traditional pub with great food for an occasion, this is the place for you. The landlords are traditional/ experienced. The village are very lucky to have them / the pub. A great range of real ales on tap. Good service.

Delightful meal at the Cefn Mably this week. Very high quality food, proper chips like Gran used to make. Love that they use local suppliers for produce (saw the fruit and veg delivery van in the car park). We received a lovely warm welcome from all the staff and really appreciated the calm atmosphere. We'll be back!

Never ever try this pub!!!!!!!! We are the owners of the Cefn Mably Farm Park and we live very local to this pub where we spend great time in past before last owners Ben and Caroline joined our community in Our local pub! How can be local pub not allowed any children under 12? Because they have no kids menu! Fine! My kids don’t like children menu, they love what we adults eat! But not Ben would rather be empty in the pub than allow children! I work in hospitality for a long time and always go an extra mile for anybody! I never ever complained in my life. But once enough is enough! I cannot wait when Ben and Caroline will move out of our local pub. Shame on you Service: 1/5 | Atmosphere: 1/5

Never ever try this pub!!!!!!!! We are the owners of the Cefn Mably Farm Park and we live very local to this pub where we spend great time in past before last owners Ben and Caroline joined our community in Our local pub! How can be local pub not allowed any children under 12? Because they have no kids menu! Fine! My kids don’t like children menu, they love what we adults eat! But not Ben would rather be empty in the pub than allow children! I work in hospitality for a long time and always go an extra mile for anybody! I never ever complained in my life. But once enough is enough! I cannot wait when Ben and Caroline will move out of our local pub. Shame on you

Warm and welcoming atmosphere. Service was amazing. The food was incredible and plenty of it. The Arancini Balls were cooked to absolute perfection! Opted for the Braised Beef Brisket, Sunday roast (I wasn't a fan of the beef, but that's just personal preference, nothing to do with the chef, etc. I would definitely visit again and pick a different meat) proper puffed up Yorkshire puddings, delicious roasties, Veg was cooked perfectly for me (although my partner not so much a fan of al dente veg) generous serving of gravy in a side boat. Would 100% recommend a visit.

What a little gem! Pulled up on a Sunday in the hopes that they might have space for us. It looked unlikely as the place is obviously a firm favourite in the local area but staff went above and beyond to find a free table to squeeze us in. Our group enjoyed a selection of fantastic offerings from the Sunday Roast menu. The entire party was full and satisfied by the choices; I had the vegi/vegan roast dinner option and it was so sumptuous and flavoursome. The combination of flavours was incredible! Warm, welcoming and the food was absolutely incredible 🤤 think I'll be comparing roast dinners to the one at Cefn Mably Arms for years to come!!

Lovely food, service and venue 😀

Fabulous it’s a hidden gem .Fabulous Sunday Lunch .We would highly recommend.First class service ,faultless . We entered as strangers and left as friends .Ben absolute Gent . Down side it’s overrun by mice ,they are hiding everywhere 😄 (wooden 🐭) .

Service top Feeling relaxed top Food excellent Atmosphere fantastic Recommend every time.

I chose this for a special birthday meal for my husband and I am so glad I did. What a Gem of a place. I can't thank you enough. I had a Prawn Cocktail starter and T.Bone steak main and my husband had the Chicken Satay starter and Chicken Madras main. Absolutely out of this world ! I can honestly say this was the best meal I have ever had. 10/10 for everything from presentation to taste. 10/10 for service 10/10 for atmosphere. Thank you all so much for a very memorable evening.

Nice little spot for a drink with friends

I went here a few weeks ago when the car show was on.A Good atmosphere. Reasonable priced ale.

A really lovely pub! We enjoyed a Sunday roast here after a walk in the area. The pub itself sits next to a very beautiful church, with we imagine a fair amount of history. The atmosphere was quiet and relaxing, the food was delicious (very tasty vegan roast, which can be hard to find), the service was great and our nervous rescue dog was on her best 'good girl' behaviour for the landlord, who rewarded her with many treats (thank you). We were going to ask for the key to the church after our meal but we were so stuffed full of tasty food we decided to leave it and promise to return again. I've no doubt we'll be back to visit with family in tow next time.

Had a lovely birthday meal and with friends. Lovely atmosphere.

We came here for the T bone steak and we were not disappointed! It was amazing as it was a perfectly cooked medium steak and it was really tender. We had home made chips, mushrooms, tomato and pepper sauce. The steaks had come from the local butchers so they were really fresh. The service was good but the waitress could have opened the wine when she put the bottle on the table. It was a screw top bottle but it would have made a nicer dining experience to have had the bottle opened and the wine poured into the glasses. We would definitely return to try other meals on the menu.

When working at Newport I always try to eat at Cefn Mably arms. Best fillet steak I have had for a long time, with a great welcome and good ales.

Excellent country pub with delicious food. Highly recommend. Visited twice during a weekend stay it was so good. Best Sunday roast I've had out for years.

We had a lovely lunch here today. The BLT and the Nachos with pulled beef were absolutely amazing. (Light lunches served from Thursday - Saturday 12pm-2pm) Fantastic value and as always Ben, Caroline and The Cefn Mably Team ensured our visit was as it always is PERFECT. If you are looking for quality cooked food, Fantastic Service and a very friendly atmosphere you won't be disappointed 😁

lovely food. It was a quiet afternoon which suited. The two staff that were in the bar were brilliant.. helpful, polite and very cheerful. Felt welcoming and warm. Didn't mind my extra sugar requests 🙈. Would highly recommend. Food was excellent 👌

Lovely traditional Sunday lunch.

Really good vegan cooked dinner!

We visit ofter as the food is always excellent. Great owners who are friendly and attentive. The food is always fresh, homemade and piping hot and delicious. The staff are really nice, helpfull and engaging. Overall a great pub and resturant.

Lovely relaxing place and the food never disappoints. Always cooked to perfection.

Beautiful country pub , hidden in the countryside between Cardiff and Newport, first time visiting this place. Dining area tables a bit cramped together but overall a nice set up , we both went for the homemade steak and ale pie with puff pastry and chips and peas , the pastry on the pie was immense, highly recommend this dish , space beer garden out back , as you leave the car park turn left and the country houses dotted along the country road to Newport are stunning ( worth the drive just for the scenery 👍

Fabulous country style pub. Beautiful garden and because of their policy of no children under 12, no screaming kids. Highly recommended.

Cosy, clean restaurant and bar areas. We have eaten here on many occasions and is definitely our favourite restaurant as the food and service are a rarity. Consistently high quality produce that is well presented and perfectly cooked. Staff are professional and relaxed and eager to please.

Not what did I aspected... they advertise them self to be fine dining restaurant/pub. It's a simple village pub. Dresses nice me and my wife for the occasion, we felt embarrassed once we entered into the "restaurant." There was no atmosphere, and the staff was not really welcoming. There is no drinks menu, but just a wine list. Placed our order for food and wine. My wine was really awful, and i had to reach the Waitress attention several times before to get a better glass of wine. Our starter arrived, and it was a Mediterranean sharing platter for £18. It was nice but very limited amount of cured meat ( considering that it was to share) and filled of a ridiculous amount of bread just to fill the platter up. Mains arrived, and luckily, the quality of meat was great. I'm just a little disappointed about my t-bone that I wanted blue, but I've been told by the Waitress that for safety, the chef suggests it medium rare being a big steak on the bone. It never happened before 🤷‍♂️. A massive and useless amount of chips that they kept falling from the plate when I was cutting my meat, I had to ask for a side plate to move all these chips. The dessert menu was offered, but the only one thing that I liked was out of stock. We paid the bill and left. In the end I will never turn back here not for the quality of food, not for the not attentive service, but because they wish to be fine dining but for sure, they never saw really one in them lifes. All the nice reviews that have gotten this place come probably from the locals that probably enjoy some pints in this pub! Thank you

Great pub with really friendly landlord and customers Very smart decor and lovely setting We would definitely recommend if staying in the area

Saturday 19th August Lamb shank was full of flavour and fresh vegetables were also tasty. I couldn't resist the fillet steak again and just as perfect as long time, swapped chips for broccoli and pleased with my choice. The Eton Mess and Apple pie desserts were delicious and chased perfectly by liquor coffees. Thanks to Ben and his team for their welcome and great service. February - Another great meal - fillet steak was perfect and Black and Blue burger very tasty. Both meals came with twice cooked chips and other trimmings that were spot on. This week's cheese cake was caramel and finished the meal off very nicely. Lovely atmosphere and friendly staff, thank you

Beef brisket was exceptional again, definitely the best around!

First time at Cefn Mably for years for Sunday lunch still great quality food Took one star off in our opinion should be more veg for 4 people

We love this restaurant. We eat out a lot and have tried all of the restaurants in Cardiff and we come here again and again. The food is exceptional and always presented to a super high standard and consistently delicious. Ben and Caroline are amazing hosts, are always there to welcome guests as well as the star of the show 'Ralph' their gorgeous dog. There is a great friendly vibe with dogs made welcome. We would so definitely recommend this as the first place to go.

We had a delicious meal yesterday. The quality and presentation was excellent and the staff very friendly and helpful

Fantastic food made all the better by Ben and his staff. Attention to his guests (me and family) was amazing. Friendly, courteous and entertaining.

We have been to Cefn Mably twice before for a Sunday lunch and it was delicious, so we thought we’d try it out for a weekday lunch meal. Service was very friendly and attentive, staff were great. As for the food, you couldn’t fault the food. The steak and ale pie was super aley with big chunks of steak, it came with chips which are homemade! Someone else had the black and blue burger which was different but again, really tasty and they thoroughly enjoyed it. Curry was also superb. We all left the pub full and almost needing to explode. All reasonably priced too, including drinks, considering these days’ prices. About £20 per head for meal and drink each, which we thought was very good. Would come here over and over again!

My husband and I dined here on both Saturday and Sunday evening whilst on a weekend break. A true fine dining restaurant with high quality ingredients and exceptional standard of cooking. When you arrive you are given a warm, friendly greeting and the restaurant is dog friendly too! We highly recommend!

Staying locally at Cefn Mably Lakes and found this gem. Ate here several times during our weeks stay and each meal was excellent. Extremely friendly, welcoming staff and a lovely atmosphere. Landlord even took the time to chat with us for 15 minutes on our final night. Highly recommend and hopefully will be returning next year

Great looking pub both inside and out. Lovely atmosphere and good Sunday lunch. However, the price of drinks was far too high (£10 for a 250ml glass of chardonnay) so I probably won't go again.

Amazing food and service. Would definitely recommend. And definitely coming back.

just returned home after an excellent Sunday Dinner at the Cefn Mabley Inn. We were greeted warmly, shown to our table and given menus and a wine list. My wife chose the very tasty Goats Cheese starter and I had the equally good Whitebait. We both chose the Beef Brisket for our main course which was accompanied by a good selection of vegetables, all of which were delicious. Due to the large portion size, we decided to forego the desert course, although it was very tempting. Today was our first visit, but definitely not our last. Well done to all concerned.

Fabulous Sunday roast at Cefn Mably pub today. Brisket of beef outstanding. Huge portion. Vegetables were tasty. Overall a great tasty meal. Highly recommended.

Slow cooker Lamb shanks , mashed potato and veg with mint - the biggest and the best lamb shanks that I have ever had. Top of the top. Must try this dish if you come in Wales

What can I say about this little Gem tucked away in the most idyllic setting, visited for the first time tonight with my daughter having recently moved to an area close by we have wanted to try out this Pub/Restaurant for some time as we...

Have not been here for a long time but will visit again soon. 5 of us are on a Saturday night. Really good atmosphere, good welcome and service throughout. So much better than eating in a large pub chain. T Bone steak was great quality...

Loverly little pub come restaurant. Staff and customers really friendly. Well worth a visit. Xxx

Came here for a classic car meet, so only tried the soft drinks. The staff were very friendly and service was very quick. There were plenty of people eating so can only assume the food was delicious.

Absolutely outstanding the Sunday lunch was the best I’ve had and very reasonable priced. Very friendly relaxed atmosphere.

Nice outside for a cold drink 🍸 😋

First time visiting the venue as I was fishing locally with the missus. I found the food a tad expensive but worth every penny. would definitely recommend to anyone.

We’ve visited this pub and restaurant a few times before and always have had a great experience. The food is absolutely delicious, an idyllic setting and the owners and staff are incredibly friendly and attentive. This occasion was a little different, it was Father’s Day...

An absolutely superb experience at a little idyllic gem of a pub. Looking for something a little special with a casual country atmosphere and a warm welcome with exceptional food, then this is the place to go! Our first visit this evening with our teens and this certainly won’t be the last. Ben and his lovely staff were incredibly hospitable and worthy of their excellent reputation. Plenty of parking, uncramped outdoor seating to the front and rear within the perfect village setting next to the church, a nice choice of cold beers and the food left us wanting more…..just Wow!!

Absolutely gorgeous food lamb shanks cooked to perfection, staff extremely friendly and helpful nothing to much trouble, atmosphere superb 100% will definitely be returning.

Fantastic pub. Lovely atmosphere. Really helpful staff. Dog friendly and the best fish and chips ever. Perfect- many thanks to Ben & Caroline 👍.

I went with friend Wednesday evening to look at some classic cars that were meeting there. What a place! The couple that own it were really friendly, great staff and really good food - I had a curry which was lovely and my mate had...

Before we arrived i thought the prices were a little high. I've changed my position on that, it is well worth the money. There aren't photos as I was too busy eating. Chicken breast was superb. Fish and chips very good. Ribs are massive. Lamb shank was excellent. Good choice of burgers. Starters were very good too. If you're planning on three courses then save yourself all day as the portion sizes are very good too. Would definitely recommend the Cefn Mably Arms to anyone.

Quality food in a country pub with great company, nothing more you can ask for

Just popped in for a lovely pint, beautiful weather and it was quite amazing

We had 4 fish and chips and they were great! The food is always first class, always delivered pipping hot and fresh. Great pub and great staff. Thanks again.

Over rated Inflated prices Poor menu Dont't bother going if you r veggie,you will be insulted and go home hungry No children- but you can take dogs off lead Of course we all love a dog in a restaurant😂

Great menu. Bit pricey but worth a visit. Go midweek if you can as it is quiet. Ben and his team do a great job.

Booked in advance for Easter Sunday. Lovely meal enjoyed by us all. Place was busy but still had a nice homely feel. Will definitely be back.

CHILDREN ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE PUB. DON’T BOTHER GOING. Attended on Saturday 8th APRIL at lunch time only to be told my 2 year old step daughter is not allowed inside the pub and we would have to sit outside to have food. Owners...

Just popped in for a quick half on a nice country walk with my mum. It was so nice to find a pub with a lovely atmosphere without any screaming kids running about!!! EXCELLENT WORK!! Will be back

Turned up for a vintage car evening with our 9 year old daughter, only to be told “ we don’t accommodate under 12 year olds”. Don’t bother taking your kids here!!

One of my favourite pubs in the Cardiff area. Food is amazing. Lovely atmosphere. The burger was amazing and the lamb shank was insanely good 😊

We returned to the Cefn Mably Arms last week after unfortunately being unable to do so for a couple on months. Happily it was as welcoming as ever, and importantly they still have their gorgeous fish and chips on the menu. It is by far...

Very pleasant Sunday Lunch in lovely old pub. The chicken croquettes were exceptionally good. Good choice of beers and friendly service.

Chose the Cefn Mably to meet up for a family get together, it's the perfect blend of cosy country pub and high quality restuarant. There were 7 of us, we ordered a variety of meals all of which were served at the same time and...

Shared a beautifully cooked meal on Wednesday night. All I can say is you get what you pay for. Will definitely be revisiting this restaurant. Friendly staff. Good beer. Don't be afraid to spend the money here. The food is nothing less than perfection. For those that have a gluten intolerance. Not an issue. My lady friend who is intolerant of gluten had no issues with lack of tastey food to devour.. Thankyou Cefn Mably

Superb evening, stunning food. Great service. Will definitely return

Absolutely fabulous meal best I have had in the UK by far. Great service. Catered for gluten free without changing the menu . Brings back the enjoyment of eating out. . Great location. Good beer and wine menu. Loved their spaniels. Good old fashioned pub...

Fabulous Mother’s Day lunch. The Cefn never disappoints. Far superior to any restaurant or pub roast. Great atmosphere, great service and delicious food. What more can I say.

Hands down the best Sunday lunch ever! Mother’s Day Sunday lunch was superb staff are lovely and the landlords make you so welcome. The chef is a very clever chef! Will most definitely be back. Thanks for your hospitality!

You can tell a lot of thought has gone into this place. It’s split into a restaurant side and pub side so there’s different vibes for either side. The service was perfect and all staff were friendly. We had a sharer starter and lamb and...

Fantastic pork special service great

Called to book a table for Sunday lunch and was told my two year old is not welcome.

Sunday lunch was amazing, friendly helpful staff. Looking forward to next visit

My husband and I thought we would have a lunch on Saturday on our way to visit friends. We arrived at the Cefn Mably Arms at 1.50pm, asked if we could get a sandwich or light lunch and were told that "they only serve restaurant food" and that the kitchen was "closing in 10 minutes". I have subsequently looked at their website which says Saturday lunch is 12 til 2.30pm and on their menu the starters are listed as "lighter bites". I'm not sure why we weren't offered the lighter bites menu in a pub that wasn't full and not closing for lunch for another 40 minutes!! Not the warm welcome we were expecting. I have just read the response to my review and would like to point out that my husband did ask if we could order just a starter and we were told "no, not really"!!

We visited 2 weeks ago and enjoyed fantastic food, what a chef, great owners and lovely staff. Anthony & Tanya Reed

Went last Sunday with friends. Superb service, excellent food and good beer and wine in a lovely setting.