Tafarn John Y Gwas in Carmarthenshire

We're looking forward to visiting as we had been told it was amazing, by my partner's parents (who also joined us on this occasion). However it did not turn out to be even remotely what we expected this time! My in-laws had a great time when they visited in may, but we certainly did not. The staff were friendly enough but not overly so. We ordered drinks in the bar, and my partner got some beer previously poured that was in a jug (bit wierd..?). However it seemed to taste alright. We ordered curry, burger and loaded fries. We sat in the garden. We waited roughly 25 minutes for the food which is normal and not a problem, but then we got served minimal portions in takeaway boxes without lids. The curry was no more than a snack size! My partner finished it in less than a minute, and his mum too. The chips were from the freezer section and they only got half a naan bread each. The loaded fries had half melted, now cold, cheese on top and sauce. Otherwise tasted ok. It was not expensive, so the price is not a complaint. But we would much rather have paid more, in order to have proper portions! Very disappointing as we were "celebrating" our last evening together before us returning home to a different country. A bit of a shame when it clearly was great previously.

We love our trips back to Drefach Velindre and seeing everyone including the friendly local landlord at the John y gwas. Great pub grub and ale.

This pub is pretty much how pubs should be. A cosy, lively little pub with great hospitality, beer and music. You will make friends after your visit here. We didn't eat here but noticed that the take away service that they provided at the time was very popular. Will definitely return to this gem.

What a fantastic place, beer was fantastic, the staff very pleasant, the owners great, food was reasonably cheap and very edible. The guy doing the karaoke was a right laugh we had a great wkend. Well done guys big shout out too tony Lee

Absolutely cracking beer and lovley neibours. Warm hospitality and lovley neibours. With cracking neibours

Such a friendly place. We were looking for somewhere to eat on a Sunday night and came across this pub on a search engine. Good basic food, very tasty and prices everyone can afford. We had a lovely pulled pork loaded chips in a basket and loaded is the word! The landlord was friendly and very informative about the area, giving us a booklet detailing a great walk with history notes. We plan to do it to tomorrow, after which we’ll be back at Tafarn y John Gwas for our tea. Instead of going to the fancy, over priced places in the area, do check this pub out, you won’t regret it.

I was staying at a local site (Ceridwen Centre) for my 40th at the beginning of June. On the Friday we walked down to the pub and the bar staff were amazing, we spent all night in the beer garden and made a food order for over 20 people. The staff provided great service with drinks constantly flowing and to be honest we were expecting standard pub food but it was absolutely gorgeous and everyone really enjoyed their meals. The locals in the pub were also friendly and overall we had a great time, would recommend this place all day long and can't wait to go back!

Awesome friendly pub, welcoming with an eclectic mix of locals. Fantastic real ales, usually three on, but be quick - the turnover is impressive! Thoroughly enjoyed every minute spent there during our week away staying just up the road.

Staying close by we visited this pub twice. What a treat! A lovely welcome, especially for the dog, and a great choice of local ales. It is very COVID aware and is following all the rules. The menu is limited as a result but good value for money. Try one of Rosie’s Boxes of Filth - did us for supper and lunch al fresco the next day! We look forward to visiting again when we are next in the area.

Lovely little pub with character! Nice food and desserts. Looks like a popular little place with the locals. Lovely landlord and landlady. Very friendly atmosphere. Menu has variety and good prices. Offer takeaway service locally. Dog friendly, beer garden at rear

We have visited few times in recent months, our local pub. Great beer and food. Menu caters for all tastes meat to vegans and good value for money. Friendly landlord and staff.

Best little pub in wales! Fab food, great hosts best beers,lovely beer garden cant be beaten!families made very welcome with plenty of space outside for kids to run about also offers take away service excellent value

We were staying near this pub on our holiday and we ate there twice. The landlord and the locals were so friendly and welcoming. It is a drinkers pub with a simple menu but also cosy and relaxing. The food is great value and served piping hot and well presented. My husband loved his “box of filth” which was perfect with a pint of cider. The children loved the naan bread pizzas and the homemade chilli was tasty.

Yorkshire puddings vegetarian and meat stacked full. Really good value food with good prices. Great pudding takeaway too.

Called in on a Sunday pm and was very quiet with a few locals propping up the bar . We talked but pub did jack atmosphere . Beer was qood and well kept but pub very tired .

Awesome little place. Great food, poker nights are fun. Quiz nights are a great laugh and it's definitely the place to go if you're in the area. If you're there for a week, it's like one long beer fest with the variety of great ales on pump. Plus, dog and stranger friendly

Hands up, I'm local, but where this pub is situate, we see a good mix of locals, visitors stating local at glamping sites, biker camps, relatives etc, Dogs welcome...but not overrun, You can now get evening food and there are regular local events posted on the blackboard outside, big shindig is the August bank holiday weekend Beer Festival, definitely try it and make up your own mind

Been here for the second time in my life and both times was greeted with excellent friendly service had food here once and it was delicious and have the nicest largers and whiskies without a doubt will be returning 👌

Four of us girls went to this little pub for the wales match..brilliant time had by all..made us feel so welcome here..will definatley be callig in again in the near future ..

My mum lives in Newcastle Emlyn never visited the pubs we went to stay & had the best time in this pub with Andrew the landlord so friendly made mum feel so welcome & told her the best evening to go the pub to get to know the local peopleFunny little jokes on the wall outside caught my attention so we went in and it was delightful good music friendly what more could you ask for

A friendly little local village pub. with a wonderful pub quiz on the last Sunday of each month. Partway through the quiz a platter of chips emerges with bread and butter to make your own chip butty. All included in your £1 quiz entry fee. Brilliant fun and excellent value.

A nice enough small friendly pub in a lovely village ,no sign of mine host but temporary barman was friendly enough limited basic menu usual largers on offer but terrible real ale selection!!

This pub looks like it belongs in the past.The first bar looks more like someone s front room that needs a good clean.Barman was friendly enough but the pub looks so sad inside that it made me feel depressed.Sorry,but I won't call again.

Se trata de un antiguo pub agradable moda en una comunidad del pueblo. contienen diversas promociones y festivales incluyendo festivales de la cerveza. hacer comidas/ fritas limitadas del chip en cestas ... pizza a veces. Piscina en zona principal de bar. Esta taberna no pretende ser inteligente o pretencioso, pero es tranquilo y tiene su propio ambiente siguiendo local. Vale la pena una visita para una pinta y charlar.

We were early doors in here a couple of times so very quiet and had the telly on! I'm sure the atmosphere during the evening would have improved. Friendly staff and locals and lovely area with a wood burner.