Cross Inn in Caerphilly

Nice pub with a good atmosphere & some good ale.

I booked an area for 14, for Sunday lunch via Facebook messenger. There was plenty of on street parking and a friendly welcome. All the preordered meals were served correct, warm, with a selection of vegetables. Every single person raved about their choice and I got to take our leftover beef (very generous portions) for my greyhound Lily..... her eyes are the best review anyone could have! We are all family based in Monmouth, Cardiff, Blackwood & Abertillery and the location was great for us all.

This is a charity run church business. The welcome is always warm. The food is freshly prepared and the prices are reasonable. Although this is a Christian run cafe religion isn't thrust upon you. My family goes there regularly. Overall a worm, welcoming cafe.

Great choice of drinks. Staff always make you feel personally welcome. Lots of seats inside and outside, and a great view of the valley on a nice sunny day.

Went here a few times but just won't go again. It's a nice place, dog friendly and great to be able to see the brewery from the bar area. Unfortunately the prices are stupidly high and I simply refuse to go again to pay that money. I understand craft beer is typically more expensive than what is labelled as real ale, but it's Caerphilly we are talking about here, not some big city. I recall the last time I went with a friend I paid something like £13 for 2 pints. Ridiculous especially when you consider that's about Oxford prices for craft (in some places it's less). Even tiny rebel in Cardiff is less than that. Unfortunately on this basis I refuse to visit anymore. I don't expect value for money but equally I don't expect to feel ripped off. Looking at other reviews I'm not the only one. At even £5 a pint I would have likely gone at least 10 more times with a friend since I stopped going (having 2 or 3 pints per person on each occasion), but I refuse to pay almost £7 a pint (some on tap are even more expensive). Such a shame.