Colliery 19 in Rhondda Cynon Taf

I’d heard of Colliery 19, but never got around to going there….until this evening, and we’re so glad we did. The food was wonderful and the staff so very attentive and totally customer focussed. It was lovely that some of the trainee chefs came to our table and asked for our opinion on the course they’d prepared. This just added to what was already a lovely experience. I think we’ll be going back, and soon.

The food was wonderful, really tasty and very well presented. The service was great, everyone was friendly and helpful. It's such a great idea, for the college students to have experience in an actual kitchen. The open kitchen is a nice touch, being able to watch the food being prepared. Really nice setting and ambiance. We'll definitely be back!

Fantastic dinning experience showcasing learners talent.Excellent welcoming service. Great menu using great ingredients professional prepared. Fantastic drinks menu with super cocktail list . The learners and teaching team really demonstrate Fantastic skills and passion ,the food tasted amazing .A really lovely evening had by us all and such amazing value too.

Went for dinner today with my family and the food was lovely! Amazing quality ingredients and everything was cooked to such a high standard - the learners should be proud of themselves! Well done to Annie-Rose too for supporting her learners. The learners really appreciated constructive feedback and you can tell they will genuinely think about what we said, which shows how willing they are to learn and improve their skills :) A shout out to Jay: Keep building on your confidence because you’re brilliant in your role! You did a great job and should be proud of yourself :) Another shout out to Ebony: You made some amazing cocktails! I felt like I was on holidays when drinking the Pink Pussycat, and you got the perfect balance for the Dirty Martini :) - keep up the good work!

What a find right on our doorstep! We had a very pleasant experience here, the ambiance is perfect, low music, low lighting, comfortable and spacious. Good drinks menu and cocktails. The food was absolutely delicious. My husband had a cod loin with samphire starter, confit duck croquettes with kimchi for me. Never had kimchi before, loved the combination. We both had saddle of rabbit with braised spring roll, again delicious. Star of the show was the blackcurrant soufflé for my husband, while for me the lemon verbena sorbet served with my rhubarb and custard tart stood out. Everything was beautifully presented. The service was outstanding, you wouldn’t know the young staff were still in training. Excellent value for money - two beers, a large wine, three courses each and two coffees for £50. Out did our expectations. Highly recommend!