The Little Crown Inn & Restaurant in Torfaen

I give 4 stars only for the lack of AC which in summer can be a problem. For the rest, the place is nice and welcoming. Very friendly staff.

Popped in for a drink late Sunday, both refreshing and reasonably priced. We sat in the beer garden on a sunny day, top notch.

We booked a four night stay and were looked after exceptionally well by the whole team. Wonderful breakfast and dinners, great room, very homely feeling and we got many recommendations for memorable days out in the area.

Came here for a Sunday roast and it was divine! Dog friendly too, though we had to check in advance and they had to move our reservation as they were only allowed in part of the pub!

We were in the area for a family get together and stayed two nights with Saul and Jacqui. The rooms were spotless and really quiet, which was amazing given the pub was really busy - it's obviously a very popular place! The food was lovely, the staff were incredibly friendly. We feel like we've found a gem for next time we're down. Thanks very much all. Catherine and family

Booked last minute as I needed a stopover due to a change in work plans, and what a great find this place turned out to be! The owner made me feel right at home from the moment I arrived. Millie behind the bar was fantastic—friendly and attentive. The accommodation was spotless, with a very comfortable bed, and the food was absolutely outstanding. I’d highly recommend this place to anyone passing through or looking for a welcoming stay.

Superb service and food, the staff are incredible! Stayed the night and the rooms were good value

What an incredible find. THE BEST Sunday dinner we have ever had out! 13 of us and service was great, food tasted beautiful and the place itself is so clean and tidy. We will definitely be back!

As always one fantastic Sunday lunch. Real tasty food.served by a great team. And the owners of this establishment are so kind and considerate. Real beautiful couple.

Waited over an hour for an overpriced microwave Sunday lunch. Absolutely shocking experience.

Found this inn on a search, to visit parents. Saturday night, rooms nice a clean, shower powerful. The food looked good, bar busy which is good. Breakfast plentiful. I will definitely come back

Highly recommend chef’s specials ,had Greek kebabs and trio of sliders ,both delicious

Lovely b&b for overnight stay.. Wonderful breakfast

It has been many years since my last visit to this pub, so I called today to inquire about a Sunday lunch booking. While they were fully booked, they kindly accommodated us for a limited time, which was perfectly acceptable. The garlic mushroom starter was exceptional; possibly the best I have ever tasted. We then enjoyed a mixed meat (beef and chicken) roast, which was abundant, hot, and included extra gravy, a delightful bonus. The roast was delicious and deserves the highest praise. The restaurant itself was spotless, and the service was excellent. My only concern was the bill. We had intended to order the £26 three-course meal, but when we were about to order dessert, we were informed that the mixed meat roasts were not included in that deal. I wish they had mentioned this when we initially ordered, as I would have chosen a single meat option and included dessert. Despite this minor setback, I will certainly return and highly recommend this establishment.

Today we visited this establishment to have Sunday Dinner.. And without any hesitation at all, the whole experience was just superb.... Very warmly welcomed by staff member, absolutely no rush to place our orders, and the lamb shank meat just fell off the bone.. Zero fat.. The accompanying vegitables were just perfect in regards textures and served hot.. And the gravy just finished off a wonderful meal.. I enjoyed the garlic mushrooms in a really tasty sauce and my wife enjoyed Brie on toasted breads for starters.. Pudding was home made crumbed and custard that was delicious.. My wife had home.made treacle sponge.. Faultless.. This place seriously delivers great value for money, in a setting that is fresh ,open, yet cosy... We will definitely be returning for Sunday dinner again and soon.... .

Went to eat here. Was a great atmosphere and the service was perfect

Had the lamb shank,out of this world and the peas, omg,never tasted peas like it,ordered more.,they was that nice. Staff and owner are amazing, can't do enough for you. See you next Sunday 😁

Convenient location, extremely friendly staff & superb cooked to order breakfast. Would definitely stay again, highly recommended.

Lovely guest house, handy for visiting World Heritage Site 'Big Pit' 5 miles away. Nice rooms, good menu, lovely staff & owner Saul. Reasonable prices, and good bar. Highly recommended.

RIGHT, I was outraged to find that you have changed the burgers, the old burgers were truly a beauty, the new ones are crumbly, messy and unpleasant tasting, you can change your pub all you like, but you stay away from my burger! I’m not mad just disappointed.yours sincerely Noah cunningham

Really lovely food and a great looking place. Great staff and good beer. Foundbinvan unlikely setting but with a nice atmosphere.

A little gem of a venue, hidden the heart of a Welsh valley, steeped in coal mining and victorian industrial history. Lots to see and do in the local area, fabulous walks on the doorstep too. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Also there is a children's playarea and this looks to be well maintained. There also appears to be seating outside, perfect for warmer sunnier days. As you enter the restaurant, you can see it's meticulously clean and well kept. Decor is modern and comfortable in style. The toilets are very clean and well presented with a unique design and a nod to the local coal mining history of where the restaurant is located. The bar is well stocked, offering drinks for all kinds of palates and budgets, including tea and coffee. The food is absolutely divine, and the chef is very knowledgeable of the dishes he has designed. I visited on Valentines Day, where there was a choice to order from their exclusive valentines menu and the regular day to day menu. There are a lot of different choices to suit everyone's tastes and budgets. The food is well designed, prepared with care and love, and I'd say the gentleman who prepared it most definitely has a passion and flare for his craft. He was more than happy to come to the table and describe the different dishes on offer and chat re options available. There was also a specials menu too. Overall, I would highly recommend this venue. Also to added I visited a second time with friends. The venue was again clean and staff friendly. We chose from the light bites menu. This was equally prepared with love and meticulous detail. I had the ham and handmade chips option with peas and was equally as good as the more intricate dishes sampled previously. Thank you to the chef and the service team who made both visits immensely enjoyable and relaxed. We will definitely return.

I stayed for one night and had dinner and breakfast. Everything was perfect: nice room with all facilities, very good dinner (for me, vegetarian), and on Sunday morning I was able to have an early breakfast as requested. The staff were all efficient but also very friendly.

Great food and amazing, friendly, and helpful staff. Will definitely be going back.

Long wait for our food. Stroganoff a bit greasy. Normally great & would recommend. Great menu choice, best around. Will be back though.

We didn't stay in the accommodation but ate in the restaurant.

Booked for Christmas Day dinner. I booked rather late but they fitted us in at 2.30pm. As you would expect it was very busy but the hard-working staff were amazing... friendly, patient and well-organized. The 3 course meal was worth every penny. Tasty, well-presented and enjoyable. Would definitely think if going again! Well done to the staff, hope they all had a relaxing Boxing Day!

Great ambience nice food at reasonable prices staff are brilliant with a great drinks collection,

Went for Christmas dinner with friends. Food and service was excellent and everyone was so helpful and friendly. I can not find anything negative to say will be returning soon. Thank you so much Saul & Jacqui

Everything brilliant. Great food and friendly service.

Loz and Chris Manchester -one of the best places we have ever been to, Saul and Staff absolutely fantastic!!! We will be back!! Food amazing!!

Had a Christmas meal tonight with friends. There were 16 of us, and every plate was cleared. The food was phenomenal, piping hot when brought to the table, and the service was outstanding. The girls, and landlord, were very friendly and courteous. Can't say we had one issue. We were well looked after and couldn't be happier. Thank you so much guys for a lovely evening! The Christmas decorations were beautiful, too.

I stayed at The Little Crown for a week whilst on business. It is a fantastic pub / Inn and would thoroughly recommend this to anyone staying in the Pontypool area. My special thanks to Saul, Millie and the team who made my visit so comfortable and really looked after me, as I could see they do with all their guests. It's a popular pub and always nice to see it so busy. Thanks very much for making my visit so enjoyable.

Collected sunday dinners today Very poor portions Including gravy, beef chewy and too salty very poor been ordering for a few years too. Such a shame 😳 but won’t be ordering again

Three of us for Christmas lunch yesterday and it was mega busy which is a good sign. The waitress was brilliant, the food very tasty and good value. Well done and we will return.

While we were there for a family funeral the staff at this gem of a pub and inn couldn't have been more welcoming and accomodating for our group. The friendly welcome was matched by the lovely food and cosy rooms. If we ever find a reason to return to Pontypool then the Little Crown will be at the top of our list. Thank you to everyone for making our stay so lovely.

Not been here for about 7 years, wow what a great place. Saul & his team are fantastic, the food is wonderful. A credit to the area, keep it going *****

Superb little find during our visit to Pontypool. Wonderful attentive service, everyone so, so friendly and a real quality Sunday roast. Beautiful soup! And brilliant value for the three courses plus beer and wine. Loved it.

Great pub/restaurant. Very friendly, great food, beautiful surroundings and spotlessly clean. Saul was extremely welcoming, he talked through the menu options patiently. Was very knowledgeable of the local area and nothing was too much trouble! Would definitely recommend.

We got fitted in last minute today for Sunday dinner …The food was outstanding and the service was great! Special mention to the chef for making us cauliflower cheese to go with our dinner even though it wasn’t on the menu for today…Highly recommend!

Our second visit for Sunday lunch in 2 weeks.. Staff are extremely polite and friendly. Nothing is too much trouble. We both had beef today which was lovely, nice selection of veg and wonderful homemade gravy. Blackberry and apple crumble was to die for. My only quibble - would prefer homemade yorkshire pudding. The Little Crown is my new "go to" for Sunday lunch.

Only went their for drinks but the Staff were very friendly. Had a great time.

Lovely little pub, hidden away, really nice and friendly staff and owner, very tasty Sunday dinner and excellent dessert. Would gladly go again when next down this way, highly recommended!

Have been for Sunday lunch quite a few times since Jacqui and Saul took this lovely pub on, and it just keeps getting better and better. Jacqui and Saul are wonderful hosts and an asset to this charming little place that they are putting their hearts and souls into. The revamp is beautiful and welcoming. It's brightened the place up loads. We always get a warm welcome from the lovely staff who are always polite. It's reasonably priced, 100% recommended. Well done to the Little Crown team.

Lovely Sunday lunch, good selection of vegetables and the meat was very tasty.

Absolutely perfect stay. From the very start, the owner Saul was welcoming and friendly. The rooms are very classy, clean and the beds were comfy. Offering a great few nights sleep. The food was fantastic and beyond expectations. I highly recommend stating here. One of the very best we have Visited and stayed in by far. Saul was great along with Hannah, and the chef very friendly. And we will definitely be back again. Pete,Magda, and kev

They helped us throw a lovely birthday meal. Everything was delicious and the staff were helpful. I've been several times with several groups and we've always enjoyed it.

Absolutely perfect stay. From the very start, the owner Saul was welcoming and friendly. The rooms are very classy, clean and the beds were comfy. Offering a great few nights sleep. The food was fantastic and beyond expectations. I highly recommend stating here. One of the very best we have Visited and stayed in by far. Saul was great along with Hannah, and the chef very friendly. And we will definitely be back again. Pete,Magda, and kev

"The service was very friendly, and the food was brilliant."

We’ve just got home, bellies full, after the most delicious Sunday lunch. My daughter had lamb shank, I had roast chicken and the others had roast beef. The lamb just melted in the mouth, my chicken was succulent and had all the trimmings. A great selection of vegetables, and there was plenty of it! Roast potatoes were crunchy on the outside and soft in the middle, just how they should be. Each meat had its own gravy to compliment it. We really enjoyed. Cant wait to go back! Great value and great grub :)

Excellent food Excellent staff would highly recommend this place haven't stayed there but seen the rooms and they are very nice

Excellent food and service was a1

Good food and very friendly staff, always helpful and welcoming

Lovely little pub friendly and order food for family on the new special board they do a pizza selection with all the trimmings to go with it kids love it and ate well . Would definitely recommend this place food looks and sounds amazing

It’s been renovated since my last visit and it looks lovely Staff were brilliant, Sunday lunch was beautiful beef melted in your mouth,and enough veg for the 3 of us we had 3 courses for £25. Enjoyed it so much we booked Christmas Day dinner.

Our favourite place to visit when in Pontypool visiting our son. Whether it's just for a drink or a meal it's in a lovely quiet spot!

Called in on our way home from Big Pit and so glad we did. Owner so welcoming. Service was amazing. Food was top quality and a really good portion. Will be travelling here again from my home near port talbot its worth the drive.

Beautiful little Country Pub with an amazing Sunday Lunch , The Beef was to die for cooked perfectly and all the accompanying vegetables were delicious and plentiful cannot wait to visit again . Service was 5 ⭐️.

Came for Sunday dinner at the little crown inn and I have to be honest it was lovely ! Plenty of vegetables given with no extra charge and gravy , really tasty meal will definitely be back x

Went to the little crown for a Sunday dinner, cos I was told it's lovely. But I was disappointed with the meal because of the veg you get and only 1 spub on the plate, as for the meat well that was lovely. But if I'm honest £15 pound for a meal with the veg you get then it's not for me. Won't be going back there again. Sorry little crown.

Amazing host, very knowledgeable about interesting places to visit in Wales great little pub

Exceeded all expectations, great hospitality

Very friendly atmosphere very welcoming staff We had Sunday lunch & food was lovely & there was plenty. Also there's plenty of room to park in car park at back.

1/6/24...Superb evening ...from the moment we were shown our table the service was 1st class...our drinks were brought to us swiftly before our order was taken...the starters was garlic mushrooms and chicken tikka pancake both very tasty...mains were surf n turf and a 16oz rump stake both cooked medium and the chef got them both spot on...Highly Recommend for great food and service

Absolute superb Sunday lunch today, staff were amazing and helpful and the food was just perfect.

Visited for lunch today, having eaten here several times before. The food as always was excellent. Good choices on the menu, something for everyone. Great selection of beers available. I really can’t fault this little pub in the slightest and will definitely be back soon !

We loved our stay at The Little Crown Inn, a charming and historic building, with lodging upstairs. The owner was incredibly hospitable friendly and helpful. The breakfast was the best we had on our trip to Wales. The room was surprisingly large, clean and comfortable. The Little Crown Inn has its own parking lot, with plenty of room, which is always a plus! The building had a lovely atmosphere, and I would highly recommend staying here if you are in the area.

Booked a 90th birthday for 18 people at this resteraunt after eating there twice before. We liaised through whattsapp and I always got a reply within 5 minutes or less and always overly polite. The food was plentiful and of a high standard and presented well. The menu has a great selection and caters well for allergies. Please try this place and ibet you will return. Thanks saul ( landlord )you've been a star

Exhausted after 19 hrs of travelling, unable to get booked in anywhere rang on the off chance of getting a room. Result! 15 min until last restaurant service. No problem say's Saul I'll keep the kitchen open. Made us so welcome, didn't rush us at all, served a fabulous meal. Hannah was so lovely and attentive. Everyone in the pub was so friendly. Room was spacious, spotless everything had been thought about. Powerful hot shower which was bliss. Fantastic breakfast in the morning. Totally envigorated and felt we'd found a gem of a place. Fully recommend. Thank you Saul. Allison and Norah ☘️

Great little pub, food outstanding, staff very helpful. Lovely atmosphere 👌

You would not find this little treasure by accident, but do use the postcode ( which is accurate ) to seek it out. Fantastic pub, family run by a lovely crew. The room was exquisite and the bathroom luxurious with a fantastic shower and high spec in every detail. The pub pays homage to the rich and proud mining history of the local region, including all its tragedies, the worst one of all being imposed out of spite by Thatcher!

Booked a table 2night.06.05.2024_ A lovely welcoming by a lovely friendly bar staff good food very good and freindly service will b recommending this place to everyone

Fantastic food and super service

Had Sunday lunch last weekend, food was absolutely stunning and the perfect amount! Will be booking in again, would highly recommend.

Didn't stay this time but stayed twice before rooms are very clean and serviced every day went for meal while home for a few days as it was hubby's birthday meal was fantastic never had bad meal here ever staff friendly and accomadating at all times will always go here while at home for a meal always clean

Sunday lunch was fantastic, best i'v had in ages

Wonderful great food loved it here

Absolutely wonderful great rooms Dinner was amazing Breakfast was delicious, I loved the decorations around the toilets set like an old coal mine brilliant defantly recommend I loved it here

Fantastic meal, great service can't tell you about the room's, but will definitely be going again 💯%.

Decided to treat ourselves to Sunday lunch at The Little Crown. The food was excellent! Definitely recommend the garlic mushroom starter and the roast beef main did not disappoint. Excellent service as always. The team are a credit to Saul and Jackie. See you again soon guys!!!

Quality two course meal today, proper portions, great service & a nice pint 😀😀

Went for lunch on a Wednesday with 3 adults and 2 teenagers. Menu was very varied and all the meals were excellent. Landlord was a great host too. Always a good sign when there's not a spare table midweek lunchtimes.

This is a great little pub.....very pleasant staff....the food is top notch and...having just given the dining areas a spruce up....makes the whole experience very pleasant indeed 👍

It was such a friendly and welcoming place. They were really good with our children and we couldn't stop our children chatting to the manager, when usually they are so shy. We felt very at ease whilst eating out with our kids. The food was tasty, very good value and we look forward to coming back.

Went for a midweek meal with my husband. I had eaten at the little crown with friends in January and recommended it to my brother, who recently had a meal which he said “was the best sirloin” he’d had (and my brother isn’t easy to please), so my husband wanted to try the sirloin, and he wasn’t disappointed either. The landlord even managed to get him some colmans mustard to go with it 👍🏻 I had the steak and mushroom stroganoff which was also very tasty. The food was good, the welcome very friendly and very good value for money. We will definitely return soon.

Excellent food in a bright friendly atmosphere

UPDATE FEBRUARY 2024: Booked here for valentine's after a good Christmas meal with work and they did a brilliant job! Vegan option for all courses which is brilliant for me. Everything was lovely. I had a tofu starter which was brilliant, followed by the vegan pie - very yummy and then the vegan brownie and ice-cream to finish. My husband thoroughly enjoyed all his courses too. He had prawn starter, ribeye main and chocolate cake. Staff were friendly and attentive. Highly recommended, we'll be returning again. DECEMBER 2023: I came here with my work for our works Christmas meal. Plenty of vegan options to choose from when speaking to the staff, who were friendly and helpful. I went with the soup for starter, which was nice. Then the pepper pot for my main, which came with the usually Christmas dinner veg. Large portion size and enjoyable. For dessert they had a vegan brownie and vegan ice cream which wasn't on the menu and it was delicious! Everyone enjoyed their meals and we all left stuffed. Lovely pub and great meal.

FOOD REVIEW ONLY. UPDATE: 14.02.24 Booked here for valentine's after a good Christmas meal with work and they did a brilliant job! Vegan option for all courses which is brilliant for me. Everything was lovely. I had a tofu starter which was brilliant, followed by the vegan pie - very yummy and then the vegan brownie and ice-cream to finish. My husband thoroughly enjoyed all his courses too. He had prawn starter, ribeye main and chocolate cake. Highly recommended, we'll be returning again. ---- I came here with my work for our works Christmas meal. Plenty of vegan options to choose from when speaking to the staff, who were friendly and helpful. I went with the soup for starter, which was nice. Then the pepper pot for my main, which came with the usually Christmas dinner veg. Large portion size and enjoyable. For dessert they had a vegan brownie and vegan ice cream which wasn't on the menu and it was delicious! Everyone enjoyed their meals and we all left stuffed. Lovely pub and great meal.

Nice place food was good.try it...

Partway through my shift caring for our older people I just felt that I really fancied a roast beef dinner. My client mentioned The Little Crown. I rang to ask if they did takeaway Sunday dinners. The answer was yes, what would you like? And when do you want to collect? They made my day !!! And they made my day even more when I plated the most fabulous roast beef, roast potatoes and a lovely selection of vegetables. I'll be ordering again on a working Sunday when my girls are at their dad's. I also saw what a lovely place it looks to eat so will definitely treat us all to Sunday lunch together .

Stayed for three nights with work and can't speak highly enough. A great welcome and really well looked after by the owners. Comfortable, spacious and well appointed rooms. Delicious food in the restaurant, plenty of choice and very reasonably priced. Would highly recommend and hope to visit again in the future.

Very slow service, nearly 2 hours for dinner to arrive. Not very tasty, very disappointed.

Called for lunch today, although they were fully booked they found a table for two of us. We had 3 course Sunday lunch, 1 chicken and 1 beef which was beautiful. The staff were so friendly. Lovely atmosphere and food

Very friendly staff who can’t do enough for you. We’ve ate there several times now and the food has always been good, we ate a Sunday roast this time and it was absolutely delicious. Proper home cooked food, generous portions and the food had lots of flavour. The lamb was out of this world! We have recommended this pub to all our friends as you can’t go wrong. Lots of choices on the menu too so defo something for everyone.

We had a fabulous meal here. It was our Tai Chi group, we had meals from the main & Christmas meal! It was outstanding. All the staff were efficient & friendly. Nothing was too much trouble. Looking forward to returning in the New Year! 🥳 x

Visited for a family birthday meal, we were a party of 18 and the service was excellent. Two allergies to cater for which were managed brilliantly and staff were always on hand. Great environment and the food portion were very very good. We all left full and happy.

The liver and bacon with bubble and squeak and lots of onion gravy was very good.

I came here with my work for our works Christmas meal. Plenty of vegan options to choose from when speaking to the staff, who were friendly and helpful. I went with the soup for starter, which was nice. Then the pepper pot for my main, which came with the usually Christmas dinner veg. Large portion size and enjoyable. For dessert they had a vegan brownie and vegan ice cream which wasn't on the menu and it was delicious! Everyone enjoyed their meals and we all left stuffed. Lovely pub and great meal.

Lovely Sunday lunch today .amazing friendly staff. Highly recommended 👌

Attended a wake for our dear friend yesterday.Very impressed with the changes made there as we haven't been for many years . The staff were very nice especially the man serving us.How lovely 😍 The buffet was outstanding congratulations to you all 👏