Islwyn Indoor Bowls Club & Restaurant in Caerphilly

Superb Sunday lunch excellent service as they were catering for 240 people for Sunday Lunch. Ample proportions , prices reasonable. Only one small thing the plates were too small for quantity of food, but the manager told me they have ordered bigger plates

Nice food. Good quality, but the price went up, and portions are now really small. Using smaller plates. Lamb chewy. Gammon is really nice. Need to revert to original dinners to keep customers, or they will go elsewhere.

We were a large group, we all had our food together, everyone's food was delicious, very pleasant staff and we had a really good time. Already planning our next visit.

Went for my mums 82th birthday lunch. Looked lovely poeple were so nice. Meal was sunday dinner. Well u cudnt have got smaller plates meat pot yorkshire pud it was full. When veg come wasnt hardly any it was enough for2 not 5. Ordered cauliflower cheese which we didnt get. No sauce 2 go with meat. It was bit disappointing but a few things put rite it will be very nice.

playing in a competiton a meal in the day very good good parking pleasant countryside in Welsh vally's

Myself and husband had our wedding party there last Saturday night, very disappointed with the food we catered for 60 people enough food to feed 15 people, for the money we paid never worth it, wont be going there again

Very good value and first class cooking on a variety of meals . Usually no need to book for lunch time and staff very pleasant and obliging

We arrived for lunch with my elderly mum, really good disabled facilities and easy for my mum to feel more comfortable. She thoroughly enjoyed her scampi and chips. My ham salad was huge together with new potatoes and coleslaw. All in all very enjoyable, the only reason didn't give it 5 stars was some of the choices weren't available on the day, that didn't spoil our lunch. Give it a try it's well worth it.

Went to this venue on Sunday 9 th December . Restaurant beautifully decorated for Christmas , and had a fabulous 3 course lunch for the great value of £ 13.50 . My wife and I had lamb dinner followed by apple pie .I had delicious garlic mushrooms for starters while my wife had vegetable soup . Service was great and I would highly recommend this venue .

Went with a small group and discovered a generous free car park, a viewing gallery behind glass, and a large open plan eating area, plus smaller areas if you just want a quiet(ish) drink. The food was very good (we all had different meals) and served in record time, though we had ordered in advance.

The Bowls is a really nice place friendly atmosphere, you can sit and watch a match if you visit and match if one is on at the time you visit, Always warm and comfortable, friendly staff.

Good lunches and bar snacks at good prices. Drinks also fairly priced. Follow brown tourist signs to get there, and free parking. Good venue for indoor bowling also.

We held my parents diamond wedding party at the bowls club last night. The 3 course meal was simply stunning. A special thanks to Lianne who helped set the room up for us and was very accommodating. Apologies but I found your sellotape in my bag this morning. I would highly recommend this venue for special events, it’s reasonably priced for excellent service. Thank you.

Lovely setting but I always find it s not dark inside and you seem to struggle to see what you have on your plate. Freshly prepared and piping hot food, with a choice of at least 3 meats to choose from. Usual veg and roast and boiled potatoes with lashing of gravy. Usually choose the trifle for dessert if I have room but all in all fab meal always

A massive thank you to Leanne and her husband for helping us organise a small do for my mum's 80th birthday. They were both helpful and obliging and nothing was too much trouble.Thank you too to Michelle and the young bar maid who was on duty on the evening. The buffet was fresh and plentiful.A younger staff is just what is needed in the Bowls Club. Older staff are sometimes set in their ways and maybe less ambitious to encourage new clientel. A small gripe was that we would have had to have paid £5 a table for white table clothes. While I understand laundry need to be paid for this seemed very expensive.

I got married there last year.My wedding was a low budget wedding but the Islwyn bowls club was excellent value for money. The venue was free and you paid per person for foof. Food was fantastic and the staff were fab especially to two ladies there.I would recommend this place to anyone for a wedding reception or any other party .

Good reviews prompted us to book Sunday lunch for 4 adults and 2 young ones. The restaurant is clean, bright and not cramped. We had a table where we could sit around in comfort without the buggy and high chairs being a problem for us or others. Soup starter was lovely, the prawn cocktail not special. Good traditional Sunday lunch with the meat served on the plate and vegetables in dishes - quantity ample. Three of us had pork and two had beef - the pork was very good (apart from rubbery crackling) and the beef was excellent. Desserts were not great. We will return because it's a really friendly place and very good value compared with many around.

Popped in on a Thursday, The club has specials every day, The food and service was brilliant, will definitely be visiting again, Heard you have to book for a sunday lunch, we will be.

Today our family enjoyed an excellent Sunday lunch to celebrate our Mum's 85th Birthday. Food was of a very high standard. Service good & delivered in a warm & friendly manner. Two of our party are wheelchair users. Accessibility very good. Staff very accommodating, nothing was too much trouble. Will definitely return.

Después de haber visitado este restaurante por primera vez en domingo por recomendación, no puedo expresar con palabras mi experiencia fue increíble, desde la limpieza y decoración de las instalaciones, al servicio de los camareros y camareras para el personal del bar y no olvidar la comida de 3 platos. Muy buena elección de todos los entrantes, platos principales y postres. La comida era fabulosa y no puedes dejar nada de este lugar. Recomiendo encarecidamente.

We go regularly and are never disappointed. The food is always nice and reasonably priced. The atmosphere is calm and quiet. We are always welcomed in. Book early to get a seat

Almuerzo de comida bien de jamón, huevos, patatas fritas. Compañeros de gambas/chaqueta, chaqueta y los cazadores de granos/pollo parecía agradable, pero de nuevo todas bastante pequeñas porciones. Buena cocina pero no de comida, podría haber hecho con una porción más grande. Precioso interior fresco y muy limpio. Si yo estaba en la zona que yo llamaría para una comida. Las comidas son buenos precios, creo que mi jamón, huevos, patatas fritas era £5.60.

They have a special every day at a very reasonable price,the day call was a tuesday and the special was ham egg and chips and dessert to follow, could not fault the meal in any way. Service by the staff excellent.

We enjoyed our family Sunday Lunch. Good food and pleasant staff. Plenty of space so that when our granddaughter got restless she was able to move. Staff very tolerant of the children.

I had my surprise 60th birthday party, where almost all of my family attended, there were some 42 people in attendance, somewhat small for the size of the venue, but having eaten at parties I have organised myself in the past I expected good service, food, and to be looked after by the staff. I have to say I wasn't disappointed, the evening went well, the food and service was very good, all the food came out quite quickly, and no one was left waiting too long for their meal. Hear's to the next time.

You will not be disappointed if you have a meal here, for it is well laid out clean, and the staff are very friendly, especially the young man behind the bar,for in our many visits I have never seen him anything but helpful and polite. The food is VERY like home cooked, and the omelets are are prepared just the way you like them and with a variety of fillings. Keep a look out for the specials board, for the value is exceptional. Sunday roasts are good, and the main room also doubles as a function room for wedding etc.

Having been to the bowls club restaurant many times over the past 5 years I must admit u will not find a btter place 2 eat . The food is ALWAYS superb with a wide variety of choice, the service is excellent every time and NOTHING is too much trouble . My nephew had his wedding reception there and my daughter has just had her 7th birthday party there , having previously had her 6th there too and every time EVERYTHING is spot on. We have also been there for numerous small family meals and popped in many times for a quick lunch, each time u receive a warm welcome and lovely food. The restaurant is spotlessly clean, spacious and modern and if myself or any other family member decide to go for a meal we go here everytime . I would highly recommend this establishment, you will not be disappointed !!

Much like a fancy sports car, the fantastic atmosphere and buzz means that you usually hear the excitement before you see it. And, sticking with the sports car metaphor, it plays on the attention it gets as more and more people are going to see what the fuss is about. That fuss is over decent food, great coffee, great prices and professional helpful staff all based within an environment that defines the lane-ways of Islwyn. Just like the fancy sports car the food is very well presented, mouth watering, great value for money and a trip well worth booking!

visited there a couple of times in the last month,food very expensive and of poor quality,the only ones seem to be enjoying themselves are the three old admin staff who watches what everyone else is eating

Have held many a family party at the club since my wedding in 2014, that was conducted in a very professional way with a wedding co-ordinator in attendance throughout the day. The food was excellent and the staff second to none. We had my mother's golden wedding there this year and we could not fault it, and Sunday lunch is the best we've had in the area. Don't be afraid to visit the club just for a coffee, or your large function, very friendly and all the staff very obliging.

I have visited the bowls club on a few occasions and every time has been really lovely, the food is cooked brilliantly with great presentation, the staff are also very good. Both Sunday lunches and mid week meals are very very delicious! I would highly recommend the bowls club to anyone!

Had a really nice meal with my elderly parents, food very good, all on one level so perfect for my parents, clean and staff friendly, will call again

Unfortunately the standard of service was very poor when we visited for an 80th birthday party tonight. The booking was made for 30 people to eat at 7pm with all meals ordered in advance however it took so long for all meals to be brought out some people on the table had finished their meals before others had even received their order. They also had a member of our party serving tables as they didn't have enough waiting staff. After the main course it took forever to have the plates cleared and we had to enquire at the bar about the possibility of desserts. These were farcical as the desserts received were nothing like what was ordered. The trifle was a cake and the white chocolate and raspberry cake was a lemon cheesecake. Staff assured us they were correct. 5 members of the party didn't even get their desserts and gave up at 9pm. Although the food was a fair quality (portion sizes varied greatly!) we had very poor service from what can be a quality establishment. Will not be visiting again anytime soon.

We were visiting family and decided to pop in for Sunday lunch. We had our engagement party here 14 years ago and so it holds happy memories. The roast dinner was fabulous and as close to a home cooked roast as you can get. Service was brilliant and all for a good price. We will definitely come back. We've spread the word and other family are trying it out too.

Had our engagement party here. Its owned by Caerphilly Council so youcan't take your own food in, but the catering was excellent. Very good choices, very well presented. If you need music you can take your own disco/DJ they don't make you have theirs.

Booking in this place is essential on a Sunday. Had lunch here today as a party of five. Despite it being so close to Christmas, they had not artificially increased the prices of their Sunday lunch menu. Three courses for £11 - too good to be true? No!! Each course was excellent value for money. Even if you had settled for the main course only, this would only have cost £7.The soup was just right, neither too spicy or bland. There was a choice from four meats for the main course, and the meats were properly roasted rather than the processed, rolled meats some places serve up. Plenty of veg and potatoes provided in tureens. Nice gravy too. Reasonable selection of desserts. Drinks are not too pricy either. Well worth a visit.

Attached to a large indoor bowls rink, the restaurant is competitively priced and has a typical menu that you might find down the local pub. The atmosphere is unlike your local pub though. The room is large and it caters mainly for bowlers and their friends and family. It has a number of specials and is trying to attract regular customers and the age profile of diners tends to be that of most bowls clubs, i.e., 65+.On the day I visited I chose a chicken Korma which was served up with Naan bread but no popadom or chutney. The portion of rice was large and the chicken was in large chunks-plenty of it but very unimaginative, it could have done with some little extras to spice it up a bit. It was a weekday lunch time and so it was very quiet, except for some banter between some of the staff and some regular customers. Compared with other places in the area you could do a lot worse but don't expect unusual dishes or high standards of service.The venue is often booked for private parties and so its best to phone if you have a large group.