Red Cow Inn in Merthyr Tydfil

Lovely homely pub, perfect atmosphere with a warm fire and to top it off the food was excellent. Would definately recommend as we are not from the area, but will certainly come back. Ps. the chips are amazing!

We had drinks our first night and had such a great time we booked dinner for the next night. Everyone was so friendly and accommodated our large dog with lots of cuddles. The food was great, proper freshly cooked delicious pub food. Prices were excellent. Staff were great. Well worth a visit!

The food was terrible and the staff were not welcoming at all. We had a baby with us and they put us on a table by the ladies toilet and then made us move the chair that her car seat was on because it was ‘blocking the route to the ladies toilet’, The owner was rude and we will be giving this place a wide birth from now on! No one else was eating there which says it all really!

Absolutely amazing food very fresh and great value for money The staff were extremely friendly and accommodating. The atmosphere was great Can't wait to go again

First class food. Good selection on the menu. Staff very helpful and friendly.The local`s made us feel very welcome. Visited several times and would recomend a visit if you are staying in the area.

Haven't been here for a while has it has changed owners/cook. Atmosphere was brilliant and the staff gave us a very warm welcome, orders were taken very quickly and the service was spot on . However the food was below standard and my wife left her complete meal, we struggled on and made the best of it has it was my wife's birthday. When we got home and sat down i asked everyone what their honest opinion was and they all said the same we had all thought the same and did not want to spoil the evening after a great start to the day. It is not my aim to give a negative opinion but sometimes it's best to be honest. I wish you well for the future.

Such an amazing meal at the Red Cow Inn! After being rudely turned down at the Butchers Arms for food we came to see if the Red Cow was open. We ended up having a brilliant meal here really great clean food, decent prices too. My friend said the lasagna was one of the best pub lasagna she had, I had the steak and ale pie which was really flavourful. Also the halloumi (or “halloumi-oumi whatever it’s called” as it was dubbed by the barman) starter was lush. The thing that made our visit was the gentleman behind the bar, he was a cracking character absolutely lovely to talk to and a laugh a minute. After the terrible stand offish reception we got at the Butchers Arms we were so glad we came to the Red Cow as this chap made our night and cheered us up.

A great choice for a lunch out! Food was very satisfying. Great to see a gluten free menu, assured cooked with a separate fryer! The staff were very welcoming and extremely helpful ensuring we had everything we wanted, and one of our dishes was truly gluten free (even adapted one that wasn't on the menu!). Local beer was superb - Grey Trees brewery!

Worst meal I ever had gammon was black chips cold peas cold service poor people at the bar language foul never go back only reason I went it’s one of the few places open on Monday

Very good steaks . Surf and turf went done well. We had 3 steaks and a chicken in ham and leek sauce. Large servings. Friendly staff and good value for money.

Called in on a Sunday lunchtime for a snack. We both had the jumbo hotdog/chips, they were excellent and good value at £6.50 each! Also their excellent Afghan real ale was epic! A fantastic venue, always!

Took a little drive up to this pub and was not disappointed. The food was all homemade with real chips which is unusual these days. The portions are big, but so tasty. Lovely roaring fire with real ales on tap

Lovely meal in a country pub with a warm welcome. Portion sizes and choices were great. Dogs welcome too which was a bonus.

Visiting my home town from Australia we called in for a lunch on the way in and went back with friends on several occasions. Great pub serving a wide range of beers and offering an extensive menu. All meals were high quality. Excellent log fire too.

Had two fantastic meals here on Easter Monday! Red Cown stack burger and the Lasagne. I had three pints of their excellent Afgan ale too! Packed to the rafters too! Thank you Maria, nice to see you! Always our favourite place! Our late Jack Russell loved it here too!

We Dropped in over the bank holiday weekend as a group of 10 on the off chance of some food and a tipple having walked up the nearby Pen-y-fan! The staff, even though busy were absolutely brilliant and managed to get us all sat together after a short wait. The menu was plentiful and had a delicious selection of fantastic meals. When our food came out we were absolutely delighted, good hearty home cooked meals. Definitely worth a visit. Very reasonably priced, friendly helpful staff and fantastic food!

An amazing friendly pub with great food and a good selection of beers and ciders. The chips are just to die for. A lovely pub in a lovely village.

After driving to Pen Y Fan from Newport and climbing the mountain in wind and rain my friend and I were soaked to the bone and looked on line for a pub that does both grub at 3pm on a Saturday and was dog friendly… we found this little gem called The Red Cow Inn! We called ahead and the lady was sooooo lovely and saved us a table as we said we would be half hour… The outside of the pub is sooooo traditional, such a delight to see some old British pubs are still thriving rather than being torn down! The inside didn’t disappoint either! Welcoming staff immediately at the door… A roaring fire in the background, along with regular patrons dotted around the bar, it was beautifully buzzing! Got two cold pints of Madri with change from a tenner… amazing traditional home cooked food options it was like taking a step back in time when everything on a menu was appealing and full of proper British “pub grub”! I had chicken curry half chips half rice and it came with warm bread..The chicken reminded me of when my mama made curry and it was all “stringy” yum yum. My friend had chicken in whisky sauce and we both devoured the meals like it was our last! We ordered 2 sausages for the dog and that wasn’t a problem at all x They were HUGE lol. (Mac says thanks! Woof!) FYI the chips are to die for!!!!! They were the proper cut potatoes deep fried but even I can’t make them like that!!! Amazing!!! Whilst eating we were asked how are meals were (outstanding and fresh!) as soon as our plates were empty they were cleared with a smile… 😊 There was a young sweet girl as well going around the pub clearing and wiping tables constantly… Unfortunately we had to be somewhere else at 6 and our table was rebooked or we would’ve stayed and just sat by the fire… On leaving the young man who took the cash payment was delightful and we left the change it was more than well deserved… but it’s not about that, it’s about knowing that there are these little gems of British pubs still existing even if you have to drive a little to get there! I can’t wait to return to the Red Cow Inn as we climb mountains down that area very frequently… I’ve told all my friends… and can’t wait to return… PLEASE go to this pub.. it’s truly a special place. Xxxx Thanks… love Sally and David x from gloomy, miserable Newport lol 😂

Went here after doing the Pontsticill loop with the dog. Husband enjoyed his curry though no rice available just chips, I had the vegan shepherd pie , bit overcooked but tasty. Chips were lovely could have a plate of them. Nice fire going pub busy all tables taken even though it was a Monday.

Absolutely magnificent! We had the veggie tikka and veggie sausage, beans, and chips. Never had chips as good as those in my life. Big up The Red Cow

Amazing food and atmosphere! The chips are to die for. Lovely pub to warm up in next to the open fire after a walk. 100% would recommend. Stunning

Great traditional pub, friendly crowd, great service and quality beer. Brilliant option after lots of walking. They even have a naughty corner.

Fantastic food, very friendly staff, and great ales. Also very dog friendly. Near to Pen Y Fan and the Brecon Beacons, perfect before or after a mountain walk.

Lovely pub and food . Great rawing fire . So cosy and welcoming. First visit and ready to visit again . The staff are nice too .

My daughter, puppy, and myself came to this part of the world to celebrate my birthday. Staying locally, we visited the Cow Inn, and were told that the kitchen was shut. Quite exceptionally, the staff reopened the kitchen, and made us our meals of choice – which became my birthday celebration. The food was lovely and the staff were terrific 👍

Lovely traditional pub; good quality food from a basic but nice menu. Very friendly staff; lovely roaring fire so very warm. Would recommend it for a nice meal out and reasonably priced. Dog friendly.

Fabulous evening with friends and family. Everyone's meals were excellent from starter to main to dessert, with the chef Lisa personally coming out to see if we were all happy. Brilliant service throughout the whole evening from all of the staff. Would definitely recommend the...

Top tier food for all 16 of us. Starter mains and desserts were great. Thanks to Lisa and the rest of the staff 10/10

What a gem of a pub! We popped in for Sunday lunch on our way home from a day out and have to say we had the best pub roast we’ve had in a long time (the kids’ sausage and chips went down a treat...

We visited The Red Cow for a family Christmas meal. The restaurant is cosy, warm and inviting. The young girl that served us called Brydie was so lovely. She was attentive, friendly and smiled throughout the whole evening. Nothing was too much trouble for her...

Fabulous food and excellent customer service nothing was to much for them expecially from Kate will definitely be going back

So so pleased youre now doing Sunday lunch again. It was sooo worth the wait and stunning as usual 😍 Food and service outstanding 5🌟

I've visited this pub on a number of occasions when visiting Wales. There is always a warm welcome from all the staff, owners and the locals. My friend and I ate in here twice after walking in the area. The food is homely, with good...

It’s one of those local little pubs that when you walk in you find everyone looks at you. Difficulty in entering the pub due to someone sitting right behind the door, felt each time I went in I had to apologise (we were outside with...

Welcomed in after a very wet walk to lovely a open fire. I had the lamb shank for lunch which I would recommend, and the service was great. Very nice pub.

A group of us stopped here for lunch on Saturday after a very wet walk. It was an awesome stop off with a warm fire, good food and beer. Most importantly, very welcoming staff who couldn't have been more helpful to a group of wet...

Amazing pub. Ended up here for lunch with a large group of friends following a extremely wet walk. The staff went out of their way to make us feel welcome and helped us to dry out. Food and drink was top notch. Just a lovely...

Couldn't have been more welcoming to a soaking wet group of walkers. Beautiful pub, incredibly hospitable staff and tasty food. Guinness was smashing too!

Lovely service and staff! 5 out 5! Welcoming to wet tired travelers! Highly recommended if you are in the area

This ia a lovely country pub, in a beautiful spot in the Brecon Beacons National Park.It has so much character about it, with a roaring open fire, and so cosy. Yes its old fashioned but in a lovely rustic way .You always feel so welcome...

Very friendly place big roaring fire. The food was amazing best one we had in a long time look forward to go back there when we in the area

Lovely welcoming pub, roaring hot fire, not too busy for a Friday night but great atmosphere. The food was good and excellent value for money, lovely serving staff and bar maid too! Would recommend.

Gorgeous pub that we first heard about when it was featured on Wales Online. We had just been to the Brecon Mountain Railway and knew that The Red Cow was nearby. We went for drinks but decided to have some food as well. The food was excellent! The chips were lush! All homemade and just really really good! We did wait a while for the food but that was fine as we were happy sitting outside in the sun with our drinks. Came home and recommended to my Auntie straight away! We will be back!

Outstanding service and food... Quality service.. Toilets spotless..i have ocd so if your toilets are dirty we dont eat in the place.. Polite lovely staff..

I had steak and ale pie, topping anaemic pale on the pie. Chips tasted appalling few peas, tasted of gravy mixture. Though steak meat good. When I went to pay no Internet connection led to queue waiting manager had to give me their bank details so I could transfer money. With one glass of wine came to £17.95 not good value for money considering chips were bad.

Called in recently for Lunch. We shared the mixed platter which was very nice. Three pints of Madri went down well Too! The barman was a star too! See you soon!

A place to flee away when you are a tourist ! No service at all. Very ordinary cooking , horrible half-baked Apple pie and above all, don’t pay without asking for and checking the bill. When I wanted to pay, the waitress just announced an...

Such a lovely place! Food was delicious and staff couldn’t be friendlier! We had an extra pint just because we loved it here and enjoyed the atmosphere. Best addition: they’re also dog friendly. Definitely recommend!

1st time visit to this great pub,staff are fantastic, we had the Hunters Chicken, best I have tasted for a ling time,the rest of the family had steaks,also cooked to perfection would definitely recommend this pub.

Lovely friendly local pub. Lovely food. Dog friendly both insude and out. Well worth a visit especially if going to the railway nearby

Was taken here for my birthday meal after recommendation, starter missing from order, that was resolved then steak came and was horrendously overcooked, scampi were raw/slimey, definitely geared up for quantity over quality, such a shame and hopefully caught them on a bad day, would...

Popped in before going to the Brecon Mountain Railway. Currently sitting here enjoying a delicious pint of Wye Valley. Had spicy prawns and chicken on skewers. Nicely cooked and very friendly staff. Well worth a visit.

Had a great meal when we visited with family last week. Great service and food recommendations with plenty of vegetarian and gluten free options . Everyone loved their meals, and we’ll definitely return if we’re back in the area.

Staff were amazing, very friendly and well informed about the food. The burgers were huge and great value. Overall a great place to eat in a beautiful location.

Lovely beer, friendly locals and although they weren’t serving food (apparently very rare!) the barman was very helpful and arranged for some good to be delivered. Shout out the the barman who helped us, great service.

The best steak my husband and father in law have had for years cooked to perfection. It was so busy but a lovely atmosphere and the bar staff were fantastic a really lovey meal.

The most friendly and helpful staff I’ve had in a pub for a long time! Great food and atmosphere, we had a lovely evening. Thank you!

I was looking forward to coming here after reading some of the reviews and boy it didn't dissappint. Me and my friends arrived about 7:45pm on Sat evening to be greeted by a pub full of a traditional Welsh choir singing Sweet Caroline. We managed...

Absolutely amazing food. Not shy on size either! Very warm and welcoming place, with amazing staff to make you feel more than welcomed! Would highly recommend

Great buzz in here today, a roaring fire and a lovely welcome from the staff. The place has a really nice traditional feel. Great local beers on cask, and we all had a really decent meal. A real gem of a pub. Cheers!

Red Cow is more than your traditional Welsh pub as it has warmth in many ways. Tasty appetizers and entrees and a well poured Guinness or two can warm one's insides. Red Cow has a wonderful menu and ample selection of refreshments. Tasty appetizers and...

Food is not bad but unfriendly staff, specially management. Privacy interruptions while dining in this place, will never come back!

Visited whilst staying in an air bnb not too far away and so glad we chose to have some food here! When we walked in the place was extremely busy and I did think we would have to wait ages for our food and maybe...

The Red Cow Inn was about a half an hour walk from our campsite- and the first place where we picked up phone signal! We ate outside- my husband had a massive beef burger and I had a lamb shank with mash. Very tasty. We...

Just visited for Mother's Day, had a fabulous meal (huge portions), very friendly waitress called Mandy, we will definitely return

We were on holiday nearby and went to the Wednesday night quiz. We really enjoyed it, we found it to be very friendly, with a roaring fire, and very busy, we were lucky to get a table. We didn't have food, so can't comment on...

We decided on trying this nice country pub while on a day out in the area on a cold rainy Saturday. On entering the pub we had a warm welcome from the staff who were very friendly. The pub had a homely feel to it...

Second visit to the Red Cow and our second bad experience. The welcome matched the temperature………FROSTY. The two female members of staff were soooooo miserable. Unless you manage to sit by the open fire the rest of the pub/restaurant is freezing. As previous reviews have...

Excellent food, lovely atmosphere at a local pub. Perfect for walkers but we went back for another visit and the food was even better. Nice beer too

Lovely pub with a cosy fire in the corner. We expected pub grub but it was far more than that. The food was fantastic, all parties enjoyed and we will definitely be visiting again. The prices are reasonable and the service was great, many thanks

We dropped into The Red Cow after a big day out in the hills of Brecon Beacons. Desperate for some good pub grub and a few pints we were welcomed with open arms. The barman was a gent and we racked up a decent tab...

Not really sure what the young blonde girls problem behind the bar is. Very very rude to us, staring over at us consistently whilst eating our meal. Her customer service skills are non existent constantly sighing, huffing and puffing at us, snatching money no thank...

A very warm welcome in the Welsh hillside! We had some excellent local ales and fantastic food at this lovely Welsh country pub. We enjoyed it so much we came back for our second night. Highly recommend the lamb shank and the steaks. Excellent value...

This little gem is amazing 😍 the food is always freshly cooked, the portions are huge too! Always a lovely welcome and staff are great and the atmosphere is with the open fire is great for the winter nights! Definitely 5 stars 🤩

After a weekend in the hills, just what we needed! Full bellies, roaring fire, good beer, nice staff, very accommodating and put us in a nice warm seat!

What a lovely find. There were 14 of us some of whom were Vegan and some Gluten Free. Nothing was too much trouble in order to ensure we knew what food to order. Food was lush and considering how many of us there were we...

Friendly staff, good choice of drinks and food. Really good!! A really welcome visit after a day mountain biking!!

We popped in on our way to our accommodation for the the weekend while visiting BPW and I'm so glad we did, we were greeted such a warm welcome we decided to book a table for the following night, omg the steak pie was out...

Have visited the Red Cow many times,living locally. A very warm and welcoming pub with an open fire. The staff were friendly but unfortunately the food was nothing special at all. It was ordinary and quite expensive for what we got. We would go back...

This could be such a wonderful venue. Beautiful pub with a beautiful welcoming fire. Unfortunately the food isn’t great. Chips are slightly soggy and our burger was clearly microwaved causing it to be tough as leather with a stale bun. We love coming to the...

Myself and partner went to the red cow tonight , amazing staff , gorgeous garlic mushroom starter , had sirloin steak medium rare , cooked to absolute perfection, it’s by far without doubt the best steak I’ve had , and I’ve been to a few...

Visited on a lunch time on 5th Nov, they squeezed us in to their busy restaurant within half hour driving there.. Service by the lovely lady welcoming us and barmaid was excellent on arrival. Food was outstanding (real chips to die for) We had halloumi...

Our 2nd visit to the wonderful Red Cow 22 for lunch. The food was all amazing all freshly cooked with wonderful homemade chips. You certainly won’t go hungry as the portion sizes are great. Mandy the waitress deserves a medal. She is so friendly and...

We attended today as a large car club with 15 plus members, Mandy was simply fantastic !! She was polite, attentive and worked so hard to get all our food out hot and it was delicious ! I had the hunters chicken burger and it...

Entered the pub to see a young girl behind bar, asking what do you want with a unwelcome glare!! very rude, big attitude with us.

I’ve started coming to the red cow for a couple of weeks now for a drink and I found that every time I visited this pub, I would always be moved tables for other customers who are eating (even though they have not booked) and...

We really enjoyed the food we had. Dog friendly pub. Staff were efficient and engaging. Great location near the reservoir.

I was absolutely delighted with our lovely meal we had at your pub on Saturday evening. We called in after a day out hiking in the beacons and was delighted to discover you do vegan options. Myself and my husband both had your delicious vegan...

Fantastic spot - great food, drinks and excellent service (shout out to Rhys and the team). Went out of their way to find us a table when it was very busy.

Young girl behind bar, very rude. Had an attitude with us. Slamming food down at table at our family meal.

All meals were of poor quality. Chips were soggy & very greasy. Nobody finished their meals. Service by one member of staff was very rude & she slammed plates on table.

Visited tonight after a recommendation. Rang in the afternoon and staff were able to accommodate. The Red Cow is dog friendly so we took the pooch for an anniversary meal. Where do I start, a great crowd and really friendly staff. Fabulous outside area to!...

birthday meal for mother, amazing food/service/value for money. the meals were perfect the amount of food was staggering for the price , and the service was second to none,(well done mandy) and staff. Beautiful pub and area, our new favourite place to eat.

Visted tonight with 16 family members. From start to finish the staff couldn’t do enough for us! Nothing was too much ☺️ We pre ordered our food which made everything so much easier. Didn’t wait long at all and all food was brought out together...

Lovely food for a family birthday meal , freshly cooked food and was hot when arrived at table.Great portions for a reasonably priced meal and the service was great from the staff. Will definitely visit again soon and recommend the loaded naan bread to anyone...

Red cow Pontsticill,To all you vegetarians an NL Naan- naan, chips, cheese, vegan chicken and meatballs, peppers, cucumbers, many sauces- bloody awesome -bwyd anhygoel- live a bit or be sad

We loved this pub, this was our local for 2 days when we visited from Newcastle With our husky puppy. perfect to stop off for a drink, any time of the day. the food was really nice and a good verity & the staff were...

Arranged on numerous occasions for a family of 20, to arrive at the pub 21.15 hours to have drinks and celebrate a birthday party. On arrival at 2110hours SHOCK HORROR PUB CLOSED, go home what else can one do ? VERY DISAPPOINTED

I would highly recommend this Pub, unlike most Pubs the food is freshly cooked, large, delicious portions of well cooked food. All the dishes looked lovely and tasted fantastic, the young man who served us was so helpful and friendly. I would highly recommend the...

Well where to start, lets start with the positive 1st, a great selection of drinks and not overly priced, £3 for a pint of thatcher's rose is great value. We visited a couple of days before and the atmosphere was a positive one, We have...