The Castle Inn in Caerphilly

Steak was the worst we have ever had

Brilliant! Thank you very much for having me! Very friendly, The food is fresh and delicious! Vegetarian options available, Great portion! And very reasonable prices! The perfect meal to have after a long hike! Will definitely return! Thanks again!

Just moved into the area and was excited to try out a place so near. We booked a table for 10 but showed up with 11 and were made to feel super inconvenient about that which I thought was a bit odd but ok. Ordered food and went outside to the smoking area and before we know it we were told to stop using “such” language and it was 3 strikes and out. I was pretty annoyed by that, we’re having an adult conversation in an adult environment away from the dining area but a few swear words are off limits. I decided to not let it effect us and we enjoyed a lovely meal, food was great! After dinner we play a bit of pool and suddenly we’re loudly scolded to keep it down because there are other customers. For me this sealed the deal in that we would not come back. How unwelcome can staff make someone feel?

Food is always excellent! Portions are big and the taste is fabulous, plus the views are spectacular!!

If you want a arrogant man serving your food fit for ammunition in the 3rd WW followed by owners that won't make good then come along to marks come and ....nothing good

First visit (went on a recommendation) & we weren't disappointed. Good service, very reasonably priced drinks and the food excellent quality and value for money. Will definitely return and would recommend.

Really lovely meal as always. Recommend the stilton and mushroom burder 😋

Phoned and booked a table for 6pm. Spoke to a woman over the phone who said yes 4 people at 6pm will be fine. So I reply with, shall I come on over for 6 then? She confirms yes, 4 people at 6pm. Me and my family take a walk over there, eagerly anticipating food, only to be told there is no booking and we can't be seated. Handled really poorly by bar staff who kind of just shrugged and sent us on our way. Had to walk home with my hungry 3 year old crying and asking why we can't have dinner in the pub. Really disappointing and ruined our night. What's the point in phoning to book a table if you don't actually get booked a table?! 1 star for service. Food is actually quite nice which made it even more annoying to be turned away!

Food stunning all freshly cooked service good also

Sorry for the late review. We celebrated our daughter 21st birthday here last Saturday. 28 of us!! I have to say that the service and food itself was amazing!! All our food came out together and was delicious. Thank you for all of your hard work, kitchen and bar staff for everything!!

The woman behind the bar was friendly, but we were asked to leave by 20:15 as we had two 13 year old with us. She made sure that happened as well.

Arrived at 12pm for Sunday lunch. Pub only just opened. Ordered straight away. Was another 40 mins before the 1st meal arrived on any table. I very nearly walked out. I have to say the meal was amazing.. Chicken was great. Beef was amazing. Lamb was very nice. I did feel the £1 for a pint of squash a bit over the top when tap water is free. Would I return? Probably...

Very clean. Comfortable beds. Would benefit from a lamp by the bed, as there's only ceiling light and I had to get out of bed to switch it off. Nice touch of essentials to use, bread, butter, milk, cornflakes, juice and biscuits .Also a microwave and fridge to use. Parking a little bit tight as car park is shared with pub. Owners very welcoming and friendly. Pub was a little noisy at times as weather was OK and people were drinking outside.

Loved our Family Celebration Meal - starters, main, dessert fab.

The outside if this pub is a bit off putting, however inside is lovely, food is good traditional homemade food.

Very nice food and atmosphere enjoyed evening with friends staff really helpful

Friendly staff. Nothing is too much trouble. Food was delicious and well presented.

Having recently moved here from Cardiff I am pretty pleased this is now my local pub, food is your standard pub menu but done really well, pretty sure they do homecooked chips, comforting and good sized portions. Staff are super friendly, already been twice and I'm sure we'll return. Only think I can say is get some proper real ale pumps on your bar! :)

Had a lovely meal at the Castle. Loads of choices, good portions and excellent value for money. Couldn't fault it

Fantastic staff excellent Sunday lunch. Great accommodation

A bit lively on a Saturday night but good fun. Weren't doing food due to a private party, which was a shame. Only alternative was the local chippy

Had a regular meal here at first one afternoon and was so good we decided to try the Sunday roast. Both meals were absolutely lovely. Very tasty and well priced. Recently been refurbished and is beautifully done. Feels very cosy and welcoming. They have chalets/lodges here to rent which is ideal for hikers or cyclists as the Cwmcarn Forest Drive is literally around the corner. Certainly will be going here again

Went in for lunch today with my better half and her daughter I ordered the gammon which was well.over cooked the eggs were like all rubberised in turn over cooked although the girls did enjoy there chicken bites very disappointed as the food we had a few weeks ago was absolutely amazing

Fantastic food and Service. Very reasonable priced *

Amazing food! This is now our regular for family meals. Service is great and so reasonably priced.

Had a lovely meal here and friendly staff

Great food and environment. Super friendly service and staff. Highly recommend The Castle Inn as a venue for a get-together.

Always had amazing food and will continue to visit here.

Excellent food and great value for money.

We live local so we actually went for a meal only, but it was well worth it . As the meal was lovely, although I was driving they had a good range of Ales and drinks .

Absolutely stunning meals at the castle and all staff are so friendly and the pub is spotlessly clean i would definitely recommend the castle for meal.

Came here on a off chance after seeing it on Facebook. This place does not disappoint. Food is really nice and service with a smile. Highly recommended.

Good food, good price, good service

Gorgeous food really friendly staff. Lovely little pub.

Did not stay so cant comment on rooms. The Castle Inn is about a 5 min walk from my home so very convenient. Myself and my wife went for Sunday Lunch it seemed a popular choice as the dining area was very busy. Basic choice of Chicken, Lamb or Beef, I confess I don't know if a vegetarian or vegan options are offered. The dinner was fabulous plenty of side vegetables and gravy we both had lamb on this occasion followed by chocolate fudge cake for dessert it was lovely. The service was excellent and I must say very good value for money much more reasonable cost than I thought there would be we will go again.

Fantastic food here. Good portion size and low prices. Staff happy to help x

Great food at a reasonable price lovely clean pub and restaurant. We visit it often had my 60th Birthday Meal there with 19 family and friends. Food came out together no one waiting for their food and when it came it was very hot.great staff are lovely atmosphere. They do breakfasts now but ring to check

Great place nicely decorated and clean and tidy we came down for breakfast after seeing posts on facebook and they didnt disappoint us the quality was great and tasted lovely and we couldnt finish as we were so full. Defintely value for money and im all for supporting local businesses. Will definetly returning for evening meals.

Oh my! The Castle has started serving breakfast! Delicious food at extremely fair prices. Go support your local. If you are passing check if they are available, as tables get booked up.

Took my dad there for his birthday. Lovely meal, only down pour was that is was very cold which my dad had to keep his coat on while he was having his food.

The food is amazing and such great value. Unfortunately they were short staffed on the day we went which ment service was a little slow but we will still be going back and would highly recommend it everyone

Great food and drinks, good value for money.

Very nice place for having drinks the last two nights and plus the yummy steak and chips. Highly recommended.

Best food around. Warm welcome and great prices

Food was fantastic and service was second to none thank you and would recommend to. Anyone

Very nice pub to visit, I highly recommend it

Fantastic food Great prices Fantastic staff and service 2nd visit Definitely not the last

Thoroughly enjoyed meal. First visit but won't be last.

Food fabulous great value for money but very understaffed, waited for over an hour for pre booked meals, one bar staff on coping with 2 sides of the bar, felt sorry for her, she was very professional and took it in her stride, lovely cozy venue, hope they employ more staff... shame alot of customers today said they wouldn't return because of the wait...

Apparently food is great which i have no reason to doubt, however trying to give someone a pint is very difficult for them, both in how long it takes to serve and whether they are able to serve what's on offer 🤔

Went for family meal, food was fab and staff Couldn't do enough, so helpful

Hubby and I went to the castle Inn pontywaun wednesday for a meal been there a few times and I must say we were not disappointed again,great starters dinner excellent we have never had as bad meal there,good wine also,very reasonable prices, definitely be going again for sure,

Always had a lovely meal here. Can't beat real chips and the chicken tikka sizzler is amazing

Lovely people, atmosphere lovely and good food.

Lovely food at very reasonable prices. Always a good welcome.

We finally managed to get in after many recommendations from friends and it certainly didn't disappoint , food was fantastic, staff very friendly and very reasonably priced. We will return 👌👌👍. Many thanks.

Really nice food and lovely people

What an amazing place to go for food the portions are amazing, the quality of the food is outstanding 😋 I had the steak sizzler and my wife had the chicken sizzler, both where amazing and would definitely recommend giving the place a try to anyone. Will be visiting again no doubt.

First time here very nice food at good prices

Beautiful food. The Sunday lunch was amazing. Beef fell apart and the gravy was beautiful. Definitely recommend 👌

The chef at the Castle had moved from another pub, and I think he must have taken most of the customers with him, which only goes to show how good the food is. Lovely dining area and really polite and friendly staff. Meals were delicious and very reasonably priced. Booked to go there again soon.

Fab food served at the Castle plenty of choice.

Food has been excellent on every visit. Staff friendly and great atmosphere. If you haven't been there yet then you should.

Cannot highly recommend enough, food, drink and staff amazing. Your onky disappointment would be not going!!!

Friendly Staff Food was absolutely delicious ,we will definitely be going back there

Excellent meal, good portion size! Value for money, love the loyalty scheme will definitely be visiting the local more often!

Decent pint, large sports screen.

Excellent food very good bar prices and a lovely warm welcome you must try.

Friendly local serving good homemade food. Good portion size and excellent value for money.

The castle is am amazing pub, they now serve fantastic food. Very welcoming and full of lovely local people.

Nice first meal Cajun pasta. Very nice

Lovely place, lovely food, lovely staff and good prices will be returning.

we went as a party of 8 amazing service amazing food more than happy to leave a review will definitely be returnig

Disappointing , seated in doorway, sticky table from varnish , no red wine, no madri, most starters unavailable and no rice ..pleasant staff , won’t be back ..

Absolutely loved it here great pption sizes and price, lovely atmosphere & great staff, looking forward to going back

Super friendly and great food and portions! We both enjoyed our impromptu visit!

Great atmosphere and friendly now with great food

Lovely friendly staff and a nice quiet place definitely recommended

Amazing place to stay extremely great owners accommodation is always very clean and at a very good price

Fantastic staff, spacious and clean rooms finished to a high spec, friendly locals and a great selection of drinks.

Lovely cozy place. Friendly staff and customers Dog friendly too Smoking area outside Plus a pizza shop next door. Would definitely go there again.

Great accommodation, lovely pub with friendly staff and locals.

Very friendly. Good value. Great location for biking.

Good beers and friendly service

Good little place to stay, lodges for up to 3 people. Nice pub, with Indian resaurant. Variety of take-aways in village. Main point of interest nearby is the Forest Drive and mountain biking. Good walks and views

Great room and great hosts we will be back 😀 👍

Everything is brand new and clean. Easy parking in front of the door. Friendly management and friendly Pub next door. Perfect accomodation.