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Nº 173 in 380 in Caerphilly

Nº 39 of 67 British in Caerphilly

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Good food, Good beer, awesome location

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Lewis Warrington . 2025-05-17

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Great food had the pork terrikai of the board would highly recommend, lovely relaxing area to have drinks staff were little gems . Nothing was too much trouble and my meal was delicious .. 5/5

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rachel Anne . 2025-05-16

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My partner and I had a good Sunday lunch here a few days ago. The food was very good, decent portion size and all cooked very nicely. The service was good and the staff were friendly. Plenty of parking too.

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Andrew Scott . 2025-05-13

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Epic food fush and chips perfect

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Darran Pritchard . 2025-05-10

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Even though they were busy with a party of 20 kids they were kind and helpful and the pork was delicious

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David Powell . 2025-05-08

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Lovely family drink in the beer garden. Good range of drinks and plenty of space. Food looked great but we'd already eaten.

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Barri Mock . 2025-05-05

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Best ever Sunday roast, attentive and friendly staff, very accommodating of our dog. Definitely returning again soon. Thank you.

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Andy Jones . 2025-05-04

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First time here and everything was great, there was an unexpected big party of people so food took a little bit long but the staff were lovely about it and the food was delicious, will definitely be back soon

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a harvey . 2025-05-03

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Came in for a drink. Felt like we were not very welcome. Asked for my drink to be topped up as not filled correctly and made to feel like I was in the wrong. Never again

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Rhys Towersey . 2025-04-28

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Went with the family for a birthday meal. Booked a table for six and Wen arrived had a table for five. Menu was very limited, hardly any choice. After ordering wat we really didn't want but thought out of the limited choice was the only preferred thing. We had to wait quite a bit for our food with then most of us receiving ours, leaving my father having to wait for his. Ending in us nearly finishing ours before him having his. My partner ordered fish, which for the price looked terrible. Think we'd be better off having a chippy. The fish looked catch of a few weeks ago. Potions were tight Really disappointed. Will never go there again. Not good value for money

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Amanda Guler . 2025-04-20

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Only did a delivery but looks a lovely place

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Matt “Deus” Naish . 2025-04-01

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Had Sunday lunch and it was fantastic. Very busy but staff were great.

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steve gibbs . 2025-03-30

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Fantastic service and hospitality form Sarah , absolutely top notch . She handled everything with ease and could teach some of the other staff the art of hospitality . Good food , to see a three hygiene rating was surprising Thank you Sarah we think you should be recognised for your hard work

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Sarah . 2025-03-25

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Had dinner here for the first time in a few years. It's looking really good, the dining room is well maintained. Between us we had the pie of the day, rump steak and short rib of beef. All the food was lovely, definitely well above normal pub quality. The service was generally brilliant, though they were looking harried at some points - that's pub life though, so can't criticise them for that. There's a good selection of drinks and everything is pretty reasonably priced, so we were all happy. Will definitely come back soon.

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Le Ge . 2025-03-24

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Visited this pub for first time today for many years to try a Sunday service was quick the dinner fair play it was lovely,plenty of meat on the plate extra gravy was given,plenty of veg was provided and staff were nice and friendly,couldn’t fault it,definitely be returning

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m and j . 2025-03-23

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Called in for a couple of pints after a local walk. Good selection of drinks, lagers and real ale. The Butty Bach is outstanding! £4.75 a pint. Below the £5 barrier which is important.

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DavidDickenson . 2025-03-22

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Lovely pub with real log fire. Server Finn very friendly and helpful. Food tasty and good portions. Relaxing atmosphere and very enjoyable meal. Highly recommended.

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Rhiannon Dimond . 2025-03-21

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Visited the Blackcock Inn this evening on way home from work. Walked in to a warm welcome from Gina and a very nice young lady behind the bar, we had not book but was given a table straight away Ordered food which came to us quite quickly and piping hot, always a good meal Keep up the good work and will be back soon and looking forward to the summer

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rachel pearce . 2025-03-20

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Very helpful staff, really lovely food and wonderful people. Thank you

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Rachel Daniels . 2025-03-19

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What a nice welcome on our first visit… at very short notice as well. Steak wonderful. See you soon. Thanks Gina.

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Donal Murphy . 2025-03-19

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Lush food!!!! Even better service from Gina and the young lad behind the bar!!! Thanks guys ❤️ lovely night x

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Kate Hall . 2025-03-19

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Back at the Black Cock again for their Wednesday special Wine & Dine evening! Gina and the rest of the staff worked really hard as the placed was packed!!! Really enjoyed the Sea Food platter and the Rhubarb crumble. Will be back next week!!!

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Craig Jones . 2025-03-19

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At last home cooked food not brake brothers, great food only gripe was brisket bit fatty apart from that all good

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Curtis Newman . 2025-03-19

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Great food and service at the black cock inn. Sarah gave us a great warm welcome and the short rib burger was delicious! Will be back soon

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Jordan . 2025-03-15

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Good food.... Service could have been better. Late drinks, other people's drinks brought to table, other people's desserts brought to table, our desserts forgotten.... But they were busy and food was quality.

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Wayne Samways . 2025-03-14

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Lovely meal thanks Gina great service

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Sarah Winfield . 2025-03-12

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Food is always banging and we are returning customers. Gina always offers services with a smile.

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Richie Joyce . 2025-03-12

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The Black Cock Inn was the destination with our campervan. After visiting Caerphilly Castle, here. We asked for a place to stay overnight and stayed for dinner. A burger and the salad with halloumi cheese. Plus a pint of Peroni each. Yummy. The meal was excellent. The service is good, the place is clean and the prices are reasonable. We were also allowed to leave our van overnight. An absolute recommendation! We'll be back.

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Travelfee 44 . 2025-03-08

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Lovely local pub with good food

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Debluklau . 2025-03-03

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First time here. Lovely space, food was great relaxed service but nice. I had American burger was really tasty & fresh. Friends enjoyed

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Susannah Underwood . 2025-02-22

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Always recieve great service, food is excellent and good value, friendly helpful staff nothing is too much trouble, very large car park which is a bonus.

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Paul C. . 2025-01-31

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Amazing service food was well presented and cooked to a great standard staff very friendly

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19starwars Fan78 . 2025-01-18

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Great food & service with a cozy atmosphere pet & family friendly definitely worth a visit

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yvonne kibble . 2025-01-11

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Chips undercooked and cold. Pub was freezing cold. No heating.

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Paul Coopey . 2025-01-11

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We'd never been here before. Lovely food, great service, and friendly.

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B Horton . 2025-01-09

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Went there Xmas Eve all very festive. Setting up for Xmas day. Nice place very friendly 👌. I've not tried the food but definitely give it a go. Seems a nice menu.

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Nigellus Latin . 2025-01-06

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Excellent food, excellent friendly staff. Very dog friendly. Will definitely be returning. Highly recommended.

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R Pulley . 2025-01-06

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Very disappointed....visit previously and was a good experience, but today was poor.... Booked just incase it was busy, but no need as when we arrived there was only one other table in use... Menu now very limited, only bout 7 choices and three or four if them where" festive" choices. We decided on burgers as they had been recommended , but the burgers were over done, very dry and cremated, even swapping with my husbands they were no better, if we hadn't have been with company I would have sent it back.. The seating area had no heating on at all, had to put my coat back on which isint perfect when eating out. People on the next table complained about it being cold too. They said " they would put the heating on"..why wasn't it on anyway?????. We finished our meals and left very quickly rather than sitting and chatting, and by the time we left the heating still hadn't been turned on!! Not a good experience at all...... .won't be returning"

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Debbie B . 2025-01-02

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There was a limited holiday menu which was lovely but nothing Vegan on offer which was disappointing. We regularly have Sunday lunch here and they offer a Vegan option every Sunday. We were surprised that there wasn't anything on offer on a Saturday. I asked a waitress who kindly asked the chef, and they were able to offer three bean chilli, which my daughter thoroughly enjoyed. The rest of our meals were really good, homemade chips, good portion size too. Service was good, they were very busy so there was a wait for about 25 minutes for food to arrive, all round a great pub lunch.

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TheWalters17 . 2024-12-28

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Thankyou to the staff who made our Christmas lunch really special. Nothing was too much for them, service with a smile - impeccable. The food was outstanding, proper homemade food, huge portions and perfect turkey (with the bonus of a fabulous Yorkie Pudding) First time we have been out for Christmas lunch and it certainly won't be the last - we have already asked for a table next Christmas. We chatted to the staff before we left and they were all going home to their families to open their gifts and have their own lunch, they didn't try to rush us out even though they needed to clear up- thankyou guys 10 out of 10.

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Lisa E . 2024-12-27

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The food was awful . Steak was advertised as 10oz but was told it was 8oz, the chips looked and taste like they were from a local chip shop . Burger had a bad taste so kids wouldnt eat and they added extra to my bill for a smaller steak that wasnt aged.... will never return to this place

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robert . 2024-12-21

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Out the way a bit, But worth the Journey a Traditional Pub Lovely Food...Nice Cat

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Chop Stix . 2024-12-15

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Such a shame that bar staff ruined our visit here yesterday. The tall, thin barmaid was expressionless and unwelcoming upon our walking into the premises. There was no “good afternoon” or “what can I get you” She just stared at my husband until my husband said “can I get two pints of lager please?” Very awkward indeed 🤦‍♀️ Other bar staff walking around cleaning tables & serving food were the same. Not a smile on their faces….If people don’t like their jobs why do they stay there? What was once was a good, cosy, hospitable pub is long gone

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Miss Williams . 2024-12-15

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Beautiful Sunday lunch.... faultless in every way. Tasty toasties, generous portions of meat. So delicious! Will definitely return for more.

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FroggirlSouthWales . 2024-12-15

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Lovely family meal for 10, staff polite and welcoming… food delicious… thanks

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Rebecca W . 2024-12-01

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Perfect in every way n the food was to die for, we will definitely be going bk

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Lannah Zamora . 2024-11-25

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What a lovely experience we had at the pub. We were a large party of 20 with children mixed in. The team at the pub were very accommodating and the food was absolutely fantastic. Thank you all.

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Marie S . 2024-11-17

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The food was lovely, especially the cauliflower cheese. However we waited an hour for it to be served, not ideal, there was no explanation. I understand they were busy, but don't take bookings if you can't deliver the service.

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Helen E . 2024-11-11

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Great place and we took the dog

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Alan Jones . 2024-10-26

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Good Standard menu plus specials were available. I ordered my steak medium but it was well done (didn't complain as we were being taken out). Needs a bigger dessert selection!

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Jude Seddon . 2024-10-19

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Popped in for some food with my wife and daughter and met my brother and mother here. The food was beautiful the staff were really friendly and welcoming, there is a nice menu and reasonably priced dishes. The girls enjoyed a couple of bottles of Malbec. Five people eat with drinks for £115.00. There is a large off-road carpark with disabled bays. I ordered the farmers' plate, and they all had the curry rice n chips half n half. We will be calling again. They have offers on certain nights. 20% off night amongst them. Well, it's worth a visit if you're in the area of caerphilly, tucked away just on the side of caerphilly mountain heading towards Tongwylias, passing the enternce of caerphilly castle.

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Gareth Griffiths . 2024-10-16

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Great pub! Absolutely delicious Sunday lunch, great portion size, really tasty food, and friendly staff - would thoroughly recommend! Thank you, we will be back.

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Ewan Elliott . 2024-10-14

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Really friendly staff, great service and fantastic food. Great bonus that we could also take our dogs into the pub. Highly recommend.

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Michael . 2024-10-09

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Great country location, with friendly, welcoming staff and a reasonable selection of vegetarian options. Dog friendly.

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Clint . 2024-09-24

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Haven't been for a few years was always a place to visit on my travels but my last visit I waited at the bar to buy drinks 3 staff came and went not one acknowledged me and said anything to let me know that they would soon return I waited a while and finally gave up obviously they didn't need my money 🤔so decided to go Gwaelo dy Garth where they were more accommodating 😎

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Steve Rammer Rhodes . 2024-09-22

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We booked for 11 and had 3 extra turn to which the staff easily accommodated and brought all food out at the same time. I can not thank the staff enough for making the evening special for my son and fathers birthday in particular Tarin and Leia who were amazing. We will definitely visit again and will recommend to all our friends and family.....if I could give 6 stars to Tarin and Leia I would. Thank you to all at the Black Cock this evening.

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Craig S . 2024-09-19

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Had a really lovely meal hear. Food was delicious and service was great, I will be visiting again.

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Aaron Sull . 2024-08-31

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Basic pub food. A lot of chips.

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Ruth Morgan . 2024-08-28

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Lovely meal, well cooked, good portions and excellent service.

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Wendy Brown . 2024-08-16

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Great meal , Great staff. Thank you

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richard hall . 2024-08-13

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The Sunday lunch here was fantastic. All of the lunch was great but especially the meats were delicious, carrots amazing as was the cauliflower cheese. As much gravy as we wanted. Really busy but the waiting staff were really attentive. Will be back and have already recommended to friends.

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Laura S . 2024-08-11

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Wonderful food and staff that are very welcoming and accommodating. The Sunday lunch is like home from home and I highly recommend the lamb with extra Yorkshire puds and cauliflower cheese. Beautiful dinner and an empty plate at the end.

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Kevin A . 2024-08-11

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An oasis! Beautiful peaceful garden, delicious food, very nice staff. Nice play area for kids. A really great pub, I had a very pleasant afternoon there.

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Hattie French . 2024-08-10

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great location with lots of different pairs on offer, great walking from the pup

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Alastair Rayment . 2024-08-04

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Just had lunch here. Breaded mushrooms to start both my wife and myself, badly overcooked. Main, I had Thai fish cakes, overcooked, chips, overcooked. My wife ordered ham, egg and chips, she was served gammon , egg and chips, gammon was dry, tough and overcooked, the chips were overcooked so badly I asked the waitress, why would anyone plate up food that looked so bad to serve to customers. I ate here 3 months ago and the food was super which leaves me to ask who delivers up 4 meals in one sitting that bad. No return I'm afraid.

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martin witherall . 2024-08-01

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Decent roadside restaurant. Bar service, not too long a wait. Good value for money. The food isn't too bad but the fries in our meals were undercooked and a little greasy. Burger with peanut butter, very heavy to eat. The setting is quite pretty.

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Joachim Tapia-Almosnino . 2024-07-27

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Lovely pub out of town great service friendly staff ample parking

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The Welsh Wanderer . 2024-07-15

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We visited in a rather large group recently to an evening meal. It important to note that no fault can be found with the food, we tried various starters, mains, sides and desserts and they were all incredibly good. If it was just for the food, we’d be back in a heartbeat. Unfortunately, the kitchen team are let down heavily by a front of house team that are ultimately quite rude. We overheard chat asking between staff about our table, facial expressions suggested that there were countless other places they’d have rather been and the swearing amongst staff in front of customers leaves something to be desired. It’s a shame really given how good the food is, however, we won’t be in a rush to return.

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Sebastian Brooks . 2024-07-09

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Came up for Sunday lunch yesterday with a friend and it was absolutely lush. We both had mixed meats, veg was lovely (especially the swede and cauli cheese - to die for!) and plenty of gravy. Can’t get a better dinner anywhere else in Caerphilly. Very reasonably priced. Front of house staff couldn’t do enough for us. Thanks again will be back!!

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Amy B . 2024-07-08

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Good food and reasonably priced. Came in on a Wednesday and got a free bottle of wine (one bottle with every two main meals).

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Leeanne Edwards . 2024-06-10

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Lovely little pub to stop in for food. They stop serving at 2.30 then kitchen is open again in the evening I’m presuming. The food option were varied, up to date & really delicious food. Would return and recommend

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Evie B . 2024-05-26

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First time visit to the Black Cock . It was a lovely evening when we visited . Very busy outside seating area . We had pre booked the inside area . Good variety of food some more unusual food available from the grill . Friendly staff , plenty of parking . Fair pricing . Worth a visit

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Janet D . 2024-05-24

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Very slow to deliver food. Which was odd as sunday roast so would need to be prepared before hand. Rab out of condiment. Staff were all nice - just very slow to deliver food

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Andrew McGregor . 2024-05-20

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Fab food great staff lovely outside area for children

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Patricia Troake . 2024-05-19

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Only popped in for a drink but staff lovely and the food others had looked fab!

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Lisa Jones . 2024-05-11

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A busy bank holiday but the staff coped will with the masses. Food ...steak and ale pie with cheesy mash was very good.

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David . 2024-05-07

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This pub is a gem, family meal this evening was super. Ģppd menu and atmosphere would definitely recommend

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Stewart Foster . 2024-05-06

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Turned up to have a meal. Restaurant had 3 tables full. Told. No walk in bookings. So we took our business elsewhere. Not a great business model in this climate!!

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Mewwitch71 . 2024-05-06

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From Birmingham to Cardiff to see Bruce Called in here as my husband has eaten with you before and recommended the food. Despite being busy staff made space for us and it was the best roast beef I've had in a long time. Thankyou to everyone involved in making our visit great. 🙏

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HELEN MCBRIDE . 2024-05-05

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Great service from start to the end. Food was really tasty. Relaxed atmosphere.

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Helder Martins . 2024-05-03

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Great food , great service , thankyou , we will be back .

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Roger Clarke . 2024-04-25

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Had lunch here and it was excellent.

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andrew jenkins . 2024-04-24

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Food very good. Closes quite early if you only want a drink.

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mal harrison . 2024-04-15

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Just had a very tasty Beef Sunday roast here and I couldn’t fault anything about it. Everything was cooked to perfection and the gravy was so tasty too. Had a strawberry cheesecake for desert which was also delicious. The service was excellent and everyone was really friendly. Think this is my new favourite place for a Sunday roast 🤤. Highly recommended!

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Gemma Wilson . 2024-04-14

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Always a great atmosphere and the food is always great

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adam mills . 2024-04-02

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Best Sunday lunch going! The lovely girls that served us were so welcoming and kind. Thank you all so much. We will see you again next Sunday

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Rachiebaby . 2024-03-31

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Lovely cosy pub with a funny name

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richard bale . 2024-03-25

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Booked in a large group for my Mothers birthday, nice food and great service, staff were very helpful.

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Dean . 2024-03-23

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first off mothers day menu changed without warning which shouldnt be allowed the roast was bland turkey was bland and tasted watered down brisket tasted over cooked and watered down like these 2 meats was left ages and moisture to them the chicken was dry and bland only the was nice and had flavour was the chicken skin, carrots, roasties and gravy and best thing was dessert also diapointed that no normal coke on tap only over priced bottles so ended up paying over priced for a bottle of cider at £5.05 i was shocked when i seen that price on bill also hair was on 1 on the cheese cakes which they replaced and gave it for free last time tub to take food home was greasy and dirty it had like dirty water or something in them

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Mystiicc . 2024-03-12

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Updating my review after visiting again recently, friendly staff, food was excellent, great portions.

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Joss Ingram . 2024-03-12

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Popped in here with our little lab puppy after a nice forest walk - most loveliest pub I have ever been to! Everyone was so welcoming, service was incredible and the food was really nice. We are definitely coming back again!!

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Keirachuter21 . 2024-02-28

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Absolutely lush, me and my boyfriend visited castle coch and had lunch/early dinner at the inn after, we had the haddock/chips and chicken/cranberry burger followed by cheesecake and the best sticky toffee pudding ever. They were very busy but worked as a great team and their manager could not do enough for us or the people around us. Great beer, great service, great food and atmosphere. They even gave us a free beer from another customer changing their mind! 10/10 would recomend.

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Harriet R . 2024-02-17

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Lush Sunday lunch, great service, but be sure to book as it gets really busy.

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Miche . 2024-02-14

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Wonderful dinner on Sunday. The mashed swede and cabbage are gorgeous and the meat was cooked to perfection. I hadn't had a Sunday lunch here for years before Covid. I will be returning very soon. Staff were fab considering how busy it was. I would recommend booking 😉

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Anne marie Davies . 2024-02-13

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We booked for 3pm for a Sunday roast. The dinner was fantastic especially the veg we had mashed swede and cabbage which is my absolute favorite also peas and carrots(note to staff,please keep the swede and cabbage it's gorgeous)I had mixed meats and all the meats were cooked to perfection. Beautiful gravy. We will definitely be back ❤

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annemariedS5163IP . 2024-02-12

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Good lunch food friendly service and love the country background music

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mike heath . 2024-02-06

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We all had a lovely meal we all had different meals and every meal was really nice it all came out hot and the staff were friendly and helpful will definitely recommend to friends and family

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Sandra Hughes . 2024-02-05

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Great food a lovely pint and outstanding service from Pippa, Sarah and my absolute favourite Gina …………………………………………………..,.,,,..,,,,..,..,,.,,.,

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Dale S . 2024-01-26

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Lovely pub, stopped at after a good walk. The food was great and the beer.

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Dan Davies . 2024-01-20

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We were passing a couple of weekends ago and decided to call in for drinks. The pub was very busy with most tables occupied by diners. Firstly, having ordered my drink, the barman nearly dropped my pint all over me, catching the top of a tap when handing it to me, some of which did land on my coat. Whilst he did apologise, for some reason he also found it slightly amusing... Secondly, we managed to find a large table close by the entrance door and sat down to enjoy our drinks. Some 15 minutes later a waitress approached us to say the table was reserved and asked us to move. There was nothing on the table to say the table was reserved and our only option was to sit by the empty fireplace, sitting upon seats that had been climbed upon by a couple of little darlings, whose parents did absolutely nothing to stop them, neither did any of the staff. The people occupying our table were embarrassed and apologised for us having to move but it wasn't heir fault, staff should have reserved the table in the normal way. We drank up and left, this being the second poor experience we have had at this pub. The owner behaves as if she is doing you the favour by serving you. The staff are rushed-off their feet catering to eaters and, frankly, if you just want drinks you are treated almost like lepers! This used to be a traditional pub, in which you had a friendly greeting, a welcoming fire after a walk, walkers with well-behaved dogs and a great selection of ales in a convivial atmosphere. However, this has been replaced by a surly attitude, cold uninviting atmosphere, little room to enjoy a traditional pint and kids treating the area as a playground with parents allowing them to run amok. Far too many pubs are going this way and concentrating more on the dining side rather than what a pub should be known for. There are nicer places to drink in and I think some of the replies from the owner mirror this. Won't be affording them the benefit of the doubt next time and will take our custom elsewhere, two poor experiences is more than enough.

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ConSouthWales . 2024-01-18

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Great local pub Great menu Lush chips