The Racehorse Inn in Monmouthshire

Old fashioned pub, with old fashioned values, lovely staff fantastic prices, can't recommend it highly enough :)

We were given excellent service by very friendly & welcoming staff. Our meal was good, honest, home cooked food that was hot & delicious. My husband ordered steak that was cooked exactly to his preference and I ordered lamb shank that fell off the bone. Both meats were tender & juicy. Our dessert was home made blackberry tart, just delicious.

I was driving in unfamiliar landscape and needed some sustenance. Saw the pub sign welcoming campers and everyone so pulled in. I had to admit that first appearance wasn't great. It looks somewhat rundown. This was later explained by the charming landlady that it was their first week of operations since a long, tough lockdown without furlough or funds! So never judge a book... Inside was also old fashioned but clean enough, rustic and welcoming. The food specials for the bank holiday were cheap and simple. I had a cottage pie, salad, peas and chips for a fiver! She boasted all freshly cooked this morning and I certainly wouldn't doubt her. Several other simple satisfying meals and snacks plus a fuller menu for the evening. Perhaps not a place for a flashy date or meal, but a decent supper. Beers were reasonable too, but unfortunately no real ales. Perhaps when season gets going...? Real ales need a short turnover or there's wastage. I'd definitely eat and drink here again and possibly even stay over in my campervan. Good luck to them.

Found this beauty of a place on a pubstopover website as I wanted to stay with my T5 camper. A nice level carpark in a very quiet area with lovely views to wake up to. I didn’t have any food as I arrived quite late, but looking at others reviews I wish I had. Amanda and Neil were looking after the pub whilst her father the landlord was in hospital, they were so friendly it was like being amongst old friends. We sat and chatted all evening and I can honestly say I’ve never been made to feel so welcome by people I’d just met! Their little pooch needs a quick mention too… Trixie is a beautifully well behaved dog, she just wanted to play all evening. Next time I'll bring my Jack Russell too, I'm sure they'd get on great. I promised I’d be back and I will hold myself to it! I couldn’t recommend this place enough!

I love the Racehorse! I love it for its cosiness, its atmosphere and the friendliness of the owners, Ron and Mandy. The food is traditional pub food, but all the ingredients are bought locally and cooked by Mandy, so the quality is excellent. The portions are also generous - something that suits my husband perfectly. I have been here many times, have brought friends here as well as visiting members of my family, and they have all loved it. Ron is a fascinating character - a champion cyclist many years ago - with a wonderful, dry sense of humour. Their Sunday lunch is extremely popular, but you need to book in advance.

After hearing great reviews about the Sunday lunch we went and werent disappointed. Its a set lunch 4 courses for £10. Theres no choice of starters but the vegetable soup which was served was delicious. The roast beef on the main course was so tender. There was a choice of about 6 desserts and then coffee or tea to finish. The pub is dated but has lots of character. The Staff are very friendly. I would highly recommend The Racehorse for Sunday lunch and will be going again.

Visited on a girls night out and what a gem! Best gin selection with superb service. We were only popping in for a few drinks but as soon as we smelt the food we just caved.. Another huge bonus were the prices, very reasonable and the atmosphere was just perfect. Loads of history wall to wall.. be back very soon!!

There is a very odd smell in the entrance of this pub, which is very unappetising. The staff are friendly though, and the food is good. Almost everything comes with chips; this is not a gourmet dining experience. However it doesn't pretend to be posh, so go with the expectation of simple food in a old-fashioned pub and you'll be fine.

Myself and my family hadn’t been to the racehorse in years and it hadn’t changed one bit, the owner Ron greeted us with open arms, what a warm and friendly welcome from all the staff we received too. Food is basic but enjoyable. If you want an old pub atmosphere then The Racehorse Inn is one to visit.

I booked a coach trip to this family run pub for a Taste of Wales Lunch What a delightful time was had by everyone. The food was well presented and hot, pleanty of it, with homemade tart to finish. I must say I was very impressed with the young lady Abbie who was our host at front of house. She was chatty and had a lovely way about her with my elderly guests. She even chatted in Welsh with one of them. Thank you for making it such a memorable visit

I went for Mother's day. Sorry not good. But I love the atmosphere of the Inn. Would not stop me returning just to have a drink.

Tired, dated pub. Food was very average. Ordered sirloin steak and was presented with a gristly rump,chips underdone, bottle of doom bar poured with more head than I ever thought possible. Won't be back.

Stopped off here in our motor home overnight. Had some food in the evening, and was very impressed by the quality of food and friendliness of the staff. Proper family-run place, with all the friendliness of being a part of their family. Food was nice and in good portion sizes, and the final bill was reasonable. We were going to stop for Sunday lunch, but had to leave earlier than anticipated, which was a little disappointing. Sunday lunch was described as, freshly cooked, straight out the oven to the table. There is one sitting for dinner, again, like being part of the family... would have been fantastic... but we had to go :(. We will be back to try the meal at some time in the future. Lovely hosts and great food, highly recommended!!

The flagstone floor in the entrance along with the smell reminiscent of a gents urinal was enough to put my family and myself off continuing further into the establishment.

Stopped here in our motorhome last night and had a beautiful meal with my wife. I had a mixed grille and my wife had gammon and it was beautiful. The owner and his daughter couldn't do enough to make us comfortable and the warm, friendly surroundings made us feel at home right from the start. We shall be spreading the word amongst other motorhomes about what a gem this place is.

Stayed here overnight in our motor home. We had a wonderful evening. The pub is full of character, as are the owners! It doesn’t try to be anything that it isn’t & it’s certainly frequented by the locals. We had a great evening chatting to a party of 3 & another couple. Dinner was lovely...good honest food & ample portions. The car park is a good size & reasonably level so getting the motor home set up was easy. We would definitely recommend. Thank you

Wow what a little Gem. Fantastic hosts, Amazing food and a great atmosphere. What more can one say. We will be back.

Lovely location with plenty of parking. Great vista outside and friendly atmosphere inside. We had a drink when cycling on the local trail. Drinks are cheap and the bar staff are friendly. Would recommend.

Turned up last minute, because we got let down my another local restaurant, warm welcome and fantastic food, great value for the money, would defiantly return.

This pub has a home feel to it . The food is always first rate and if your not hungry be warned you won’t finish it all because there always lots of it. Ron and Amanda will make you feel very welcome enjoy

In all the years we have been going here we have never had a bad meal. The staff are always very welcoming and friendly and the food is always good and boiling hot. Very good value for money. Just make sure you are hungry because the portions are massive.

Everyone that works there are so welcoming and friendly and as we go as a family, We take our 2 year old Grandson, He loves going there and was given a book to play with and would highly recommend family's to visit, You will not be disappointed. The quality of the food was lovely and I can highly recommend the Rump Steak.

We had arranged to stay here overnight in our motorhome after good reviews impressed us. We were not disappointed. Our experience was positive and we left intending to return again in the future.

Stayed over in our motorhomes whilst on holiday from Scotland. Very helpful staff and the food was absolutely fab. Lots of interesting photos on the walls and could imagine this would be a very cosy place in the winter. The owner (think his name was Ron) was an extremely interesting man to talk to. Hope to be back when we're down that area again.

the pub is a lovely quaint pub , we had lunch and it was lovely home cooked and served by friendly staff. 10 pounds a bargain for 3 courses. Will b back

Popped along here as we were aware we could park our campervan overnight so decided to come up from Blaenavon...not far, I know.

Arrived for an evening service with my wife in our motorhome after a days walking. Pleased to find plenty of parking at the Inn and indeed easy access to same. A quaint, oldy worldly type Inn but very comfortable - we sat in one of...

Fuimos exactamente en el momento de apertura, de manera que era encantador y tranquilo. Sólo había una pequeña familia con nosotros. La casera y su querido padre era muy atento y la comida era abundante, delicioso. Nada era demasiado problema e incluso a través de algunas fotos familiares breezed del pub en la nieve. Una niebla bajaron mientras estuvimos allí haciendo muy atmosférico. ¿Ha visto alguna vez en hombre-lobo Americano en Londres. "La Moooooors". Gran lugar

12 de nosotros fuimos comida comida era deliciosa y abundante y los postres era casa especialmente caliente y coco flan de jamón y esponja

Almuerzo de domingo. Tenía Llegamos al pub un lugar muy acogedor, muy limpio, una cálida bienvenida por parte de todos, los 4 platos de almuerzo era fabuloso CookedTo perfección, GRACIAS, nos contaremos a nuestros amigos y familiares que, volveremos. Gracias de nuevo.

I had a group of 21 Canadians visiting Wales & they wanted to have food cooked from local produce at a pub close to Big pit.We booked in advance with Amanda & Ron. The food they served for us was amazing, hot buffet style with Dragon Sausage, faggots & mushy peas and leeks wrapped in ham with a cheese sauce, new potatoes with mint. Followed by Winberry Tart & cream, welsh cakes & bara brith. Tea & coffee & welsh sweets.The group were wowed by the hospitality & the warm welcome.I can highly recommend the establishment to anyone

Went with my family for Sunday Lunch. Really not up to much. Not a lot of choice. Pudding's were quite good though. Lot's of regular's eating there so perhap's it was just me. SORRY.

What a greatly run family pub. Biggest steak I have ever seen. Service was excellent and the staff were extremely helpfull

This large pub is a a rather off the beaten track location and has seen better days. The owner was freindly and helpful. Food as great. Not very busy when I visited ( I was the only customer ) Dont be put off by the rather run down exterior. This place has a good reputation and is reputed to be busy at weekends.

We celebrated our baby granddaughters Christening at this family run pub yesterday and what an amazing time we had. We decided after the service in Blaenavon we would all have Easter Sunday Lunch.Our party was 26 including 6 children & 2 vegetarians.Everything was pre booked and served to the tables hot and timely without a fuss.The portion sizes were generous and all home cooked, and there was lots of beautifully cooked veg & potatoes and boats of lovely thick gravy.The puddings were also home made and again beautifully presented and tasted gorgeous.I can highly recommend the Sherry Trifle���Thank you Amanda, Ben, Granddad & staff for making the day so special x

My wife and I have had Sunday Lunch in numerous places in the surrounding area, and found this Inn to be the BEST... 10 out of 10.A three course meal (four course if you count the tea and biscuits) all for a TENNER.The food is superb. The staff cannot do enough for you. What a fantastic place.

Been past a couple of times, and were prompted to try it after good recommendation from a family friend. We arrived early so were the first customers there, but it soon got busier. The Sunday lunch is a set menu, but the meal was excellent. We rarely have starters, but the vegetable soup was delicious. For the main course, it was pork and beef, which were tender and tasty, with a traditional choice of veg, plus gravy. The desserts were really nice too, all served nice and hot, by very friendly staff. The pub may be old fashioned, but in a good way, and with an interesting collection of sporting memorabilia as well, all adding up to give the place a unique character. Hopefully we will be back soon (Ron, we did warn you - that's a promise!)

What a fantastic little inn... Hidden away on the mountain we were taken to this little treasure by friends we were visiting.. The car park was full which is an obvious sign of a good place.. On entering it was like stepping back in time to an old style pub.. This is not a negative it was so nice to go somewhere where you felt welcomed from the moment we spoke to the friendly gentleman at the bar until a handshake on leaving by the lovely gentleman that owns the inn. ( coming from a city, that is something we are not used too !! The gentleman at the bar remembered our drinks exactly as we ordered them first time and the lady who took our order was very good and explained that a large party had just arrived and she was happy to take our order as soon as we were ready so we would not have to wait too long which we really appreciated.The gentleman who cooked our meal (who we later found out was the owner) came and spoke to one of our party who had special requests. To clarify the way the meal had been ordered... This is something we have never experienced previously.We would definitely be visiting this little Beaty again on our next visit to the area..Well done to all involved at this little treasure you should be very proud of the service and ambience you offer.. We look forward to seeing you again.

The best steaks around. The bar is closed but if you're not eating, you can go in and watch a bit of TV by invitation. Landlord is super friendly.

No nonsense approach, I camped and dined at the race-horse on the evening of the review left by sarahw2590. I must say the use of these younge ladies language, was appalling and could be heard from the lounge and they were seated in the bar.A younge French family sat at the adjacent table, the parents covered the children's ears, at which point the landlord and his daughter swiftly delt with it and removed them from the premises.On a lighter note my steak was cooked to perfection.Fellow britstops, this is one to look out for, the landlord even made me a cuppa and a piece of toast in the morning to fill my stomach for the journey ahead.

My motherinlaw introduced me to Rons we go quite regular and always enjoy the food, the staff are very helpful to the point my mum had an asthma attack there and they were fantastic with her which we were very thankful for I have to say a family run place who go out of their way to help and I love Rons gravy Well done and Thankyou to you all.Deby

Fawlty towers experience but the food is exceptional, home cooked and excellent value. Tried many local establishments for Sunday lunch before work and this is by far the best. Some could take offence to the proprietor when booking via telephone but he is very nice when you get there albeit not that cheerful. You have to be there 12.45 to sit down to lunch at 13.00. The only choice you get is with dessert which I did find strange the first time we went. Soup and bread roll to start. Two meats and usual accompaniments followed by a choice of home made fantastic seasonal desserts at a price of £19.30 for two. Awesome food, amazing value. We are regular visitors now. The added fawlty towers experience makes it!

Great place to eat and really friendly, Mandy was ever so helpful and provided us with the information we needed for the area. There is so much to do from Big pit, Rhymney brewery, Ironworks .....loads of walking, Blorenge Keppers pond etc. Mandy's dad make's a mean steak and great puddings, Sunday lunch is to die for. Not flashy, warm and genuine.

An anniversary celebration was the reason for our most recent visit to the Racehorse and as usual, the food was excellent. The T-bone steak was very large, tender and perfectly cooked. The 7 meat mixed grill was also a huge plateful and all very nice.Nice choice of desserts too - many of them home made.This is a very traditional family run pub that doesn't do fancy frills, with an artistically arranged plate of nothing much - what you get here is good home cooking, all real food and plenty of it. Can't beat it! Having been going here for family celebrations for many years and can honestly say that we have always been pleased with our meals. Always a warm and friendly welcome from the landlord.

This is the second time we have visited this restaurant, on both occasions the food was excellent quality and quantity , the steak was one of the best I have ever had, It was all cooked fresh excellent value,its a little gem , well worth visiting ,they make you feel so welcome ...

We stopped overnight in our motorhome during a tour of Wales. I can only write this review according to our experience. We had an evening meal which was excellent, very well cooked, excellent quality and value. Another reviewer said the place is tired, I prefer to say full of character. The place is very homely which is refreshing in these days of fast food. The owner and his daughter were very welcoming and attentive. I wish there were more pubs like this in our area (Durham) with good old fashioned, friendly service.

Visit on may occasions. The people friendly and owner a character. Food last time was not as good as normal. The place maybe comfy by it definitely need re-decorating. Its getting tired. The best time to visit in the winter when there is an open fire.

Me and my girlfriend stop in for lunch regular they have a selection on the menu all freshly cooked none of that freezer burnt crap staff are great would recommend this inn to anyone who wants a damn good meal reviews bad mouthing the food and staff pay no notice visit your self and you'll see

My daughter took me and four other's for Sunday Lunch on Mother's Day. Not good. No choice what so ever. Soup or fruit juice for starter. Beef or Pork main meal but several sweet's on offer. Would possibly try again on different day as it is a lovely little pub.

We dropped in whilst away with the motorcycles — really friendly staff put some scampi & chips on for us. Simple pub, nice staff, I'll drop in again if I'm passing.

We didnt have a meal here but plenty of people we eating and the meals looked large and well cooked. A good selection of drinks are available including one of the locally brewed Rhumney ales.A open wood fire in the room made it warm and welcomming.

I visted here with a group of work colleagues. It is very dated and could be improved with a refurbishment. However, staff were friendly. Food was ok although my dish seemed to be a microwave meal (I had the Chicken Tikka). One plus was the portion sizes as chips were served separately to your meal so you could grab as many as you liked. This was an advantage because we were a group of 14.

This place is steeped in memorabilia with photos of so many renown people the owners have met intermingled with collectables through the ages and a lovely open fire to add to the charm of a good old fashion pub offering good old fashion food. We arrived at 1.30pm for Sunday lunch to find the place full but the owner found us a table and we were served with our Sunday roast almost immediately. It was just like eating my grans dinner, lovely home cooking with all fresh veggies and lovely thick gravy. The staff were all lovely and it was evident from the conversations that most of the diners were regulars who travel from all over the valleys. Worth a visit.

After doing the Big Pit and the walks on the trail refreshment was required So The Race Horse Inn it was the nearest place for Good food a big car park but can get full Sundays and their Sunday lunch is great have eaten there many times a good place good beers and wines warm friendly welcoming but is not open all day due to location check first for opening times on line

Having read the other reviews we thought this was THE spot for lunch, but when we arrived Monday it was closed - to be fair a gentleman came out and seemed willing to offer us a drink but no food - shame looked like a nice spot but to be fair he did recommend the Bridgend Inn which without having the views had good pub lunch food

My wife and I parked our motorhome in the car park of this inn in July 2015. Ron and his daughter made us most welcome.Ron had been a competitor in cycling in the 1958 Empire Games.Now 82 he is the host with the most and works every day early til late.The prices are amazing so so reasonable and the food is brilliant.Everything is cooked from scratch so although it may take a little longer the end result is fantastic. I could not believe it when Maddy his daughter said "If you want anymore just ask". I have a big appetite but found it difficult to finish the portions.The pub also does a lot for charity.If in the area either for lunch or dinner it is not a place to be missed.

Just had a lovely lunch, the welcome was 5 star, the food was beautiful, my husbands steak was perfectly cooked, I had the cow pie and would come back everyday just for that, desserts were delicious £30 for two including coffee , can't be beaten , will definitely be visiting again .

we arrived for our sons 18th birthday for a bar meal party of severn meal was very good and made to feel very welcome and was ask if everything ok with meal and if we wanted extra chips or anthing we needed which was nice also my son was given a drink on the house and a bottle of wine for his birthday which was very nice thankyou we shall return for sunday lunch very soon thanks

we were made to feel thoroughly welcome by Ron when we arrived at the Racecourse Inn hungry and cross because Blaenavon does not welcome visitors on Mondays ! After home cooked beef pie and real ale we felt much better ! Rons stories and the "sports bar" character are great fun -not to be missed

amazing quiet local family run pub. Freshly made amazing local food! The food well priced and lots of it. Sadly only got to eat here once! Will revisit for sure!

We have visited the racehorse for a number of occasions. The food itself is bloody lovely. Tasty, fresh, pleasant meal. Nothing is too much trouble for Ron either. He always go that extra mile to make his customers welcome. He even gave my children a free bar of chocolate. I would return to this pub without a doubt. If your in the area - well worth a visit

Spotted the pub whilst passing at lunchtime and stopped to see if they were serving lunch. I was very glad that we did. Ron the landlord was extremely friendly and served us his freshly cooked food and chatted to us as if we were old friends. It was interesting to see the photos on the wall of the various celebrities who had visited what is quite a remote pub on the top of a mountain. It was also a nice surprised when the bill arrived a the end and what good value the food and drink was. Will definitely pop in again if we are in the area.

popped in here for quick drink when passing had real ale on so had pint that which was fine haven't been here for years got new owners since I been there

We visited The Racehorse on April 10th and thoroughly enjoyed our homemade deep filled chicken ham & leek pies, along with homemade winberry pie. Ron shared his photos and memories from his Comonwealth Games experiences, very interesting and enjoyable.

We were there Easter Sunday after a brief visit to big pit. All the food was home cooked and every mouthful delicious! We will definitely be visiting again.

Lovely home cooked food, good prices and a very warm welcome. The boys even had Easter eggs as a present! Ron was a fabulous host. We look forward to visiting again.

It doesn't look the most inviting place from outside but the appearance belies this great pub. We arrived on a very wet, drab Monday lunchtime and were the only customers. The inside is old-fashioned, full of photos and posters of Welsh sportsmen, especially rugby players. You can be sure of a very warm, Welsh welcome from Ron, the landlord. Try the local beer; it's lovely. My lunch was exactly what pub food should be. Home made, freshly prepared and delicious. Chicken, ham and leek pie with a water crust top came with chips, peas and salad in very generous quantities. Totally delicious. Next time I'm anywhere near, I'll make a detour to revisit.

We had a great meal with steaks cooked to perfection. The hosts were also very friendly and made for a very pleasant evening. Will go back!

Had two excellent meals last week. Ron, Mandy and team are always willing to go the extra mile to satisfy customers. In a world where corporate pub chains have become the norm, a trip to the Racehorse is reminiscent of a meal at your favorite Aunty and Uncles house, but with better food! Thank you Ron, Mandy and team, Keep up the good work!

Just had a wonderful meal with a friend. Ron and Mandy had gone all out to create a spooktacular Halloween setting in the restaurant. We were greeted by an animatronic waiter with a scary repertoire of phrases direct from the Adam's Family script department. The food was as outstanding as usual. When my husband's rump steak arrived our friend's eyes nearly popped out of his head as he had never seen a steak that big without horns on it. It was superb, so tender it melted in your mouth. I ordered Cauliflower Cheese as a main course as I had no intention of missing out on my dessert. We all had home-made Wimberry pie and cream and they were great!!If you are looking to go anywhere on the weekend you really should drop by to get a great meal and a fantastic Halloween display.

A part of 16 of us went to the racehorse saturday 25th october where we were greeted by the warm and friendly staff.There was a variety of meals ordered the service and food were excellent,so much so we have booked to go back for our christmas meal

I would like to say a big thank you to Ron and Mandy for a great night. food was out of this world, I had the chicken supreme and it was delicious. everyone had a lovely evening. so if your ever passing, you should definitely drop in you won't be disappointed.

Hi, Ron .We told or friends to the Racehorse in for an evening meal was met by the dog at the door , out came the owner (Ron), i said are u open,"of course we are", Are u serving meals, same reply.In we went it was a pleasant welcome and a repore between Ron and our friends made for a good night, although Ron and his daughter were busy cooking and attending the bar Ron had time to come over to our table to talk and make jokes to which my wifes cousin Jackie bounced of each other. We all had a very nice meal with plenty to eat. Bar service and meals are excellent, so if u are around that area call in to see Ron u wiil enjoy the time.Having come from Adelaide ,South Australia.seeing the sign over the top of the bar ,ADELAIDE.was like home from home.All the Best. Dennis.,Flo,Crocket,Maggie ,Jackie and Vonnie.

Booked for Sunday lunch, the food was homemade and absolutely gorgeous. (Just like my Nan used make ). The staff are very pleasant and even though the owner was extremely busy he came and chatted to everyone.With great food and great atmosphere I thoroughly recommend a visit (but remember to book first for Sunday lunch!)

We had a warm welcome from Ron at dinner on a Monday night. There isn't much open in Blaenevan on Monday's so this was a great find. The food is home cooked by Ron and the serves are enormous. We had the Duck a la Orange and the lamb shanks - both very good. Ron is a great storyteller and and a real character and we had an enjoyable evening!

Driving across the Brecons we were desperately looking for a place for lunch at just before two in the afternoon. Saw this pub and noticed it shut at two but decided to try on the off chance we would be able too pick up a sandwich at least. Spoke with the publican who said he could do us a Sunday lunch but apologised as it would be the leftovers from the lunch service. We'll the three course meal was excellent, not fine dining perhaps, but a Sunday lunch you would have been proud to cook at home. Excellent portions for the even the trencherman among us. The landlord and his team made us very welcome and he himself had a wonderfully dry sense of humour. I would thoroughly recommend this inn as a place to eat well cooked tasty food.

Had a meal here in December 2013 and only just remembered to review. Food was excellent with huge portions and great value (about £11 for a main). Beer was nice and obviously well kept. Staff were very friendly and pub was very warm and inviting. Basically all you want for a nice night out in a country pub. Have already recommended to friends and we will return ourselves when we get the chance. Top class.

Went to the Racehorse Inn this Friday at very short notice, ALL the staff were very friendly and the hospitality was excellent. The food as usual was hearty, well cooked, good for value food. I have also taken my children aged 6 and 13, which were welcomed! I highly recommend the Racehorse, they don't tolerate bad mannered, offensive people and rightly so when your out for quality time with loved ones!! Well done to Ron and his family xx

I went to the racehorse last night and I must say the food was amazing.I went there with a few other people so a party of 6.Ron knew my friend who I went with and also the bar staff and they were all lovely and very approachable .I had the bbq chicken and it was amazing.The food and drinks were good for the money as you get such a large portion.loved it there and will definitely be returning soon. :) :) :)

This Inn is characterised by a very attentive owner, who it can be seen enjoys his work and does everything possible to ensure that the home cooked meals are of the highest quality both in appearance and taste. The eating area was nice,warm and welcoming on a day when the outside temperature was 2 degrees.Photos on the walls, of well known celebrities testify to the facts already stated.We look forward to our next visit there, even if it a round trip of 80 miles.

Me and my partner have visited this place on a few occasions and each time we've had a lovely evening.The pub is very cosy (ideal for couples and families) and the food is fantastic. The portions are enormous and the price is very reasonable. The highlights of my visits have certainly been the peppered steak and the mixed grill - which probably contains the equivalent amount of meat as a small farm!A special mention must go to the host too: on the occasions we've visited he has always made a fuss of me and my girlfriend, and comes over to chat. I don't think I've ever met a more accommodating owner!Overall I would recommend The Racehorse in a heartbeat!

Very enjoyable eating experience good food, relaxed atmosphere good service great host. We dine regularly at The Racehorse and have enjoyed every dining experience. Ideal for us as we are not located too far away.........

This place is awful. It is very old and uninviting with hard benches to sit on. We went for a birthday celebration and out of four of us only one enjoyed they're food. Two people ordered a peppered steak which when it came smelt and tasted awful. I had ordered a garlic bread for a side dish and it wasn't cooked properly, the garlic butter wasn't melted. We asked for the menus to order something else and the owner came out to tell us that he sells loads of these steaks and couldn't understand what was wrong. He wouldn't bring us the menus and took the steak away to wash them and returned them with a separate pepper sauce. The pepper sauce on its own was lovely but the steak were awful. They smelt like the meat was off! One of our guests took the steak home for her dog and even the dog turned her nose up at it and wouldn't eat it. The garlic bread when it was returned still wasn't cooked properly and we left without eating much. The owner didn't charge us for one of the steaks but he was not happy we didn't like his food. All in all, I would never return here, not even for a drink. The owner needs to realise that the customer is always right and improve his customer service skills big time if he wants his business to survive in this day and age. Would certainly not recommend.

As on every other occasion Chris and I have visited, service with a smile and nothing too much trouble. We are always treated as friends, not just customers. Always, freshly cooked food and ample portions served without having to wait. Mandy and Ron make you at home as soon as you arrive, this is the way pubs used to be, sadly few and far between these days.

went ino pub asked for 2 drinks of stlla bar peson did the pints both where rally flat bar boy gave them to as we said we cant drik that it flat so he did another one that drink was even worst ty i bit of it the dik was off.meal time hubbu has gammon he say hhis w ok but i had chicken in a sauce omg it wass awfull worst meal i have ever had in my life the chiken was over cokked was tin chop tomoate all over the top but plate was swimming with water i just didt eat my food at all both me and husband paid walked out.

The food is fantastic, and an absolute breath of fresh air in an age of plastic-cartoned meals warmed in microwaves that seem to be the norm nowadays thanks to chains such as Frankie and Bennys, Harvester, etc. All home cooked, massive portions and great value!And like so many others have said in their own reviews, it's lovely to visit a place where you're treated as a friend and not just a customer. I would recommend a visit, alone, just to meet Ron - he is quite a character and had us in stitches all night!A fancy restaurant, this is not - but I guarantee you will not enjoy a better evening elsewhere.

Absolutely dreadful! The whole pub stank of stale cheap beer, the meals were served wrongly or with added bits of things that weren't ordered :(!! On the plus side I was given a complimentary bottle of wine for my birthday lol! Absolutely fab company in awful conditions! Oh, and no mobile signal lol :( x

All the food is home cooked and the proprietor is very friendly and welcoming. I recommend the beef pie.

As I said well worth a visit good portions limited menu BUT something for very one to eat and the owner well what can be said about him it is worth the visit just to see him (Ron)makes you at home

This pub is not much to look at with aginge decor but it certainly adds to the atmosphere! The food was fantastic and very fairly priced. The host was extremely entertaining and full of stories, it was a fantastic meal.

have visited the Racehorse on several occasions the first time me and my partner got engaged on her birthday with our families present. everything was lovely and nobody had any complaints about anything. we have been back since without any problems.

This pub is situated to the north of Blaenafon (note not Abergavenny) with some stunning views across towards the Sugar Loaf. The Valleys have so much to offer visitors and the town of Blaenafon is a great example with Big Pit a must. You need to visit this unique part of the world. Where they have lacked in the recent past is the offer for good food and accommodation but that is changing with more and more locations rising to the challenge.Sadly, the Racehorse is well off the pace if my recent visit is typical. The welcome is warm as one would expect in the valleys, but the food was poor and expensive for what it is. The menu is fairly extensive but would perhaps benefit from doing fewer things better. I took two people from Europe with me and none of us finished our plates. At least the beer from the Celt Brewery was good.Sort it out and this could be a location to aim for.

Aussies from Queensland visiting the area, fantastic food and wonderful welcome! Warm and inviting! Definitely a must when in the area! An amusing host and fantastic atmosphere!

We celebrated my Aunty's birthday here and we had a great time!The service was great and entertaining. The owner was a joker and it really made the night fun. The food was great, there were choices for everyone but maybe a bigger menu could be beneficial. The desserts were amazing, my grandfather couldnt speak because he enjoyed it so much!Good value for money and wehope to return soon!

I've had a few meals at The Racehorse recently and must say that I've never been disappointed. All the food is freshly cooked to order and very tasty. Even though the prices are very reasonable, the portions are very generous and Ron's whimberry tart, made with berries gathered from the local mountainside, is a must try dish for visitors to this part of the world.If you're looking for a traditional pub that serves good quality food at a fair price then The Racehorse is well worth a visit!

I don't know where the last reviewer was on about but it almost certainly wasn't here! We popped in off the cuff & were greeted like regulars, extremely warm welcome & friendly service made us feel comfortable straight away.We ordered a lot of food ranging from side dishes to the main courses because we weren't aware of the portion size, lets just say the sides were not eaten! I think people get carried away when reviewing, this is not Hestons restaurant nor does it claim to be, however if you want a brilliant meal in a great venue with lovely people then this is for you.I'd say the only negative was that I didn't have space to eat it all!If we are ever in the vicinity again ill make sure we stop here.

Owner really nice bloke but he no chef food I'm afraid pretty poor.good if you want a bar snack. Need to hire a good chef

Steaks not good quality pepper sauce really bad,why its not pepper sauce it's mild curry sauce. Chips are really good but that's about that is about it. Owner nice man but get a good chef.

Don't make the mistake of thinking The Racehorse is just another run of the mill pub with chips spilled on the side yes portions are huge but this is one of the few places that can mix quantity with quality also 13.75 for a 16oz rump is incredible value

We visited the Racehorse inn on the 23rd of December for our 23rd wedding Anniversary as a treat from our children. A very warm welcome from the owner and other staff, the food was excellent and we all left with very full tummys. Recieved a free bottle of wine as a gift for our Anniversary. The pub itself was decorated for Christmas and really got us in the Christmas spirit! A lovely treat, will definitely be returning and would recommend a visit to anyone.