The Red Cow in Rhondda Cynon Taf

Excellent food and attentive service. We will be back - especially as the bar area is dog friendly

Huge tasty meals but it was so noisy in there

Cosy atmosphere, friendly service, amazing food!

Love the Red Cow! The new menu is delicious, loads of us had the belly pork which was simply perfection. Can't wait to go back to work my way through the rest of the menu. Lovely staff and great friendly atmosphere.

This was our passing visit and thought we would give this a chance. We had 5 meals and wanted meat for our dog. We were charged £14.00 for meat which was presented to the dog and had no veg. Yes! £14.00 for a slice of Turkey and Beef. The vegetable portions were very small. Gravy was very nice and the customer service was standard. However, people from all walks of life sit on the seats and are less hygienic than others. However, I was surprised when the duty manager / or land lady advised 'Dogs off my furniture'. Really! My dog is 3 year old and doesn't cause any harm to the furniture. The bar teams and older lady were willing to provide a standard customer service and were very proficient with food delivery times. The portion sizes were the major Issue. For example: A tiny tray of veg between 5 people. Try and have swede and mash potato available (carvery style). This would provide customers with more value for money. Plus, hire a new coffee machine. A popular one is the Franki machines or MF Bistro which are common in most restaurants. When customers request the bill, it's always more proficient to provide a detailed analysis of the bill. This primarily documents WHAT you are paying for and not being charged an extra £14.00 for two slices of meat for the dog! Where is the common sense here?

Had a takeaway Sunday lunch from here last Sunday. Well worth it, lovely flavours and the beef was so tender. Will definitely return.

Second time visiting due to loving it so much the first rime. The mushroom soup and curry are both winners - speaking as someone who isn’t a fan of mushrooms but can make the exception for this soup. Also major bonus is the real chips, makes such a difference to have proper hand cut chips. Absolutely gorgeous.

I took my mum here and we had a lovely time. There is a car park but it was very small so we ended up parking on the street. When we walked in the bar area was very loud and full of people but when we were shown through to the restaurant it was much quieter and had a lovely atmosphere. The staff were very friendly and attentive. The food was very well cooked and the portions were massive!

Had a amazing meal here last night at the Red Cow..the service was first class and the food was amazing...large portions and all home made...I would highly recommended..we will be returning..thank you for making my dad's 80th birthday special

Food was superb , service was slow but the lady did apologise and said its not always like that , I'll be going again

Fantastic food and excellent service!! All three courses were great, we tried the specials which were really tasty. Service was great really friendly helpful staff.

Went here for a birthday meal , there was 33 of us on a Friday night and we all had a fabulous evening , service was brilliant , all food was brought out together, no waiting for anyone , all the food looked and tasted lovely , will definitely visit here again . Also loved the fact and they make home made chips , what a treat 😁 , well done the red cow 👏👏

Absolutely lovely staff friendly and warm place, had the special and omg ❤️, was too stuffed to try desserts but will next time

11 of us rolled up for lunch! We hadn’t booked but we were welcomed in, tables found and menus produced. The taking of orders brilliantly done. The food was fantastic the prices quite reasonable and we all enjoyed our visit! Well done to the ladies behind the bar. We were delighted to have found your pub!

Table booked for 7.30 walked out at 8.25 still waiting for our food. Never again.

Booked a table in the restaurant for Saturday evening as it’s always busy. I had hunters chicken with the sauté potatoes which were stunning. My husband had the steak pie which he said was so tender. All in all the food was outstanding wonderful value and the service faultless.

Thank you for a lovely evening, your food was amazing, the waitresses were friendly and welcoming. I came with friends who were really impressed too . We will be back most definitely x

Every time I visit The Red Cow, the food, Service and prices are excellent, I decided to have the Gammon again, it was absolutely delicious

Went there for a meal last night and it was amazing food was stunning and staff very professional. Best pub food in the valley definitely go there again x

Gorgeous meal well worth the cost and service was excellent. The only downside was that we were in the conservatory and there is very little room between the tables causing issues if you needed to get up from the table. We have never been in the conservatory before and will probably request the dining area section when we go again.

Especially for Sunday lunch very good service . Very friendly always with a smile nothing is too much . Good food at any of the mealtimes

What can you say about this fantastic pub that hasn't been said already! Fantastic meals, Staff beers and Stuart is a fantastic Chef! We had the pork belly specials, like many other diners that day - it was superb! An excellent place on the outskirts of Aberdare.

Stopped here with my daughter for an early dinner. Nice friendly atmosphere in a very neat pub with a good selection of drinks. Great staff and really tasty, homely pub food with generous portions. There was a mix up with the bill which I wasn't aware of but the Manageress handled it in a super professional way. Highly recommend a visit.

All the staff were friendly and efficient, we had really good service. The food was amazing and really tasty, all the food arrived at the same time for eight of us. I had the fish which was very good, chips were lush with mushy peas. It was a bit busy on a Friday evening but it helped create a nice atmosphere, it wasn't particularly noisy either. We all enjoyed the food and evening here. Will definitely recommend and return ☺️ Sorry I didn't take photos 🙏

Great pub. Lovely atmosphere, well run, very nice, efficient staff and delicious food.

Lovely food, gorgeous pub! So cosy & cute

Absolutely fantastic hospitality, very warm welcome. If you enjoy a lamb shank definitely recommend 10 out of 10

Excellent food with friendly staff. Very surprising menu for a village pub, but need to go back as the quality of the meals was outstanding. Also staff were really helpful suggestions and willing to amend dishes. Highly recommend a visit

First time visit on the weekend, and was very surprised about the service and food . Average cost 2 meals and 3 drinks £40 meals were excellent and large portions. Will definitely be going back. I had steak pie, which was lovely and proper chips ,not this frozen rubbish, Wife had ribs which was so big ,she couldn't finish it, I would highly recommend this place.

The food was stunning. The chefs quality of food is outstanding. Will definitely be returning. The staff was friendly and very attentive.

Lovely food great variety on the menu very fair prices. The pub is vibrant and full of locals who contribute to a great atmosphere.

Met my Family here for Sunday Lunch. It was very busy and too noisy and as a result the meal suffered. Very cold, the three meats of pork turkey and beef; only the beef was edible! Not for me at all!

A gorgeous, welcoming, friendly village pub! Came here for a meal over the Christmas period and must rate the food nothing less than 5*. We had starters and desserts and the portion sizes were fantastic. So much value for your money. Have returned since for Sunday lunch in January 2024 and was really pleased with the standard of our food. Extra points for giving every person their own gravy!

Visited from Bristol yesterday for a family lunch. What a lovely village pub. I hadn't been there in over 11 years. Beautifully clean, great service, lovely atmosphere, staff all very friendly, polite and nothing was too much trouble. No complaints on the food side. Just one FYI, portion sizes are HUGE, we had to ask for a takeaway box 🤣 we will definitely come back when we are in the Valleys again. I am looking forward to trying the Sunday lunch next time. Big thumbs up from us! Thank you. Just one tip : always ask for a table in the bar if there's one available as the extension / conservatory part has no atmosphere. Portion sizes are HUGE- so if you have smaller appetites, it's worth sharing a main. The kids' menu is a bit basic, so my boys aged 10 and 13 shared an adult chicken curry, which was big enough for them to share.

The service, was excellent and all the meals were simply delicious. We could not fault it. I would definitely recommend 100% and will be returning ourselves

Visited the Red Cow on a recent trip. The pub was fairly busy and we had a warm welcome from everyone. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the menu had a good selection at reasonable prices. The food arrived fairly quickly and was well cooked with generous portion sizes.

Visited last week and even though food service was not beginning for another hour, the barmaid was very kind and had some chips made for us. Nice gesture and shows this is a good pub to visit Very scenic too! Highly recommend if in the area. Beers on tap were decent too.

Ok pub grub, super salty gammon this week tho

I have visited this pub many times midweek and for Sunday lunch, the food is always amazing and good sized portions. Excellent value for money. It can be difficult to get the attention of staff when trying to get served at the bar due to some customers sitting here. I understand why customers sit there, but on a packed weekend I think they should be asked to keep the bar area clear given it’s only small. However this certainly won’t put me off returning.

Good food nice pint great service thanks

Best Sunday lunch we have had, food was spot on and well cooked. Service was very fast and efficient. We will be back as soon as we can. Thanks

We stayed in Cwmbach and decided to go for a walk along the old railway line. We decided to visit The Red Cow for a drink and something to eat. They were holding a private function and were very busy, but still managed to fit us in. The meal was excellent and the staff lovely and friendly. The pub is also dog friendly.

Have visited this lovely bar/restaurant on a few occasions lately and every meal has been great. We have tried the gammon, steak pie, curry, and lamb. Steak pie is the best I’ve ever had. Real homemade chips too which is always a bonus.

Always a great experience here. Service, food and atmosphere perfect.

Wow Amazing food here .. I honestly can't fault anything from the service to the food absolutely fantastic

Great place to eat food. Huge portions! Lovely family friendly atmosphere And lovely service from all the staff

Just returned from an epic meal here! The chicken curry is to die for! Beautifully presented too with plenty of accompanying sides. This has to be the best place to eat on Aberdare, no arguments!

Classic pub food, but quite expensive for the grill what you actually get. £28 for an 8oz steak, that’s more expensive than Miller & Cater!

Fab atmosphere fantastic food nice and hot fab welcome

First time I have been there and certainly not the last. The buffet had a great variety of food and all freshly made. The staff were so very helpful and friendly with a great atmosphere.

Visited the Red Cow with my family for Sunday Lunch to celebrate my nephew’s confirmation… the lunch was absolutely delicious with plenty provided and the service was fantastic .. 100% recommended

We stopped for lunch, the pub was busy with a friendly atmosphere,clean bright and well looked after. We got drinks and the food menu, we were warned that they were busy and there would be a delay with the food. There was a slight delay but nothing more than other eateries and the pre warning was great to manage our expectations. The food was amazing 10/10, hot, a good serving size and fantastic quality. In short The Red Cow staff both front of house and behind the scenes did an outstanding job I would return again when in the area.

This was my first time here for a meal, and what an amazing one it was too. My sirloin was cooked to perfection and all the accompaniments were delicious too. Two of our party had the lamb shank with mashed potatoes and creamed leeks and they were very impressive too. The staff here are all wonderful. Very friendly and accommodating. Thoroughly enjoyed our mains and desserts. I will definitely be returning here.

Amazing home cooked food, Nice beer Amazing atmosphere Is a bit of wait when busy but worth it

When it comes to Aberdare and pubs, a lot is left to be desired. Generally it's the same old story across the board with pubs having badly stored beer (or a terrible selection where for ales it's John Smith's or Worthington's) that tastes horrid, rough people making you feel unwelcome and an overall bad vibe. The red cow is one of the few exceptions. It's a friendly pub with a nice interior that also does some great food. It's dog friendly and the beer is fine there. The only reason for not getting 5/5 is due to them only having grey trees mosaic ale on tap (the rest are smooth flow Worthington's type and cold lagers). It's not a bad ale but would be nicer to have more of a choice or at least to rotate that one ale (it's a hoppy beer so fine in Summer but nicer to have a bitter or even darker ale in colder seasons). For most of the part people are friendly but it wouldn't be Aberdare if there wasn't 1 or 2 gobby people there with a chip on their shoulder who might put a few rude comments your way (it's not a regular occurrence thankfully)

Fantastic local pub. The food was superb. Highly recommended 👌 👍 and the staff are freindly and efficient. Very clean and good selection of beers.

Excellent food and service. Large portions and good value for money. Staff and service spot on, will definitely return

What a fantastic place this is! I had the chicken curry and the Wife had the ribs! Both were excellent in quantity/quality. My congrats to the Chef. First and most certainly not the last you’ll see us. Best pub meals around.

What a fabulous place this is! I had the curry and the Wife had the ribs. Both were excellent in quantity/quality and we'll soon be back to try other dishes! 10 out of 10 to the chef!

We came here for a small family event. Service was second to none. Staff couldn't have been more helpful & friendly. Would highly recommend this lovely pub

Good food and huge portions. Was part of a large pre-booked group and they dealt with us well. Friendly staff and well organised. However, let down by people being seated at the bar making it difficult to get drinks as there was no table service for drinks.

Lovely meal and great service from all the staff. Will definitely be back

I had a lovely meal here with friends. Great atmosphere, friendly staff and fabulous food!

A party of 3 of us had a wonderful lunch. We had gammon, pork ribs and the curry followed by lemon cheesecake. The portions were generous, well presented and full of flavor. We were fortunate to say a thank you to the chef who was immaculate. I highly recommend the restaurant where the staff were attentive and friendly. We will certainly be visiting again.

First visit here, but definitely won't be my last. Visited with family for my brother in laws retirement. Excellent first impressions, lovely friendly sociable pub in the heart of the village of Llwcoed. Modern comfortable lounge area at front of house and serving excellent selection of beers, ales etc and large Tvs showing sport on a Saturday afternoon. Friendly helpful staff throughout providing a first class service. Beautiful restaurant at rear serving a good selection of quality food, plentiful choice. No complaints from any of our party of ten. Would recommend, first class.

Fabulous food with friendly staff.

Food, price portions and staff. All great.

Food is great but they could do with some good beers, it's just the usual Carling etc.

I booked a table for two in the restaurant part of the red cow. I didn't get to try the food ( which might have been great). The reason being after walking through the pub area to be taken to the restaurant part by a waiter I took a couple of steps on to the wood floor which was so slippery I had a nasty fall and hurt my leg. A lady came out I don't know if she was a waitress or manager and asked if I was OK. I was visibly upset because of the pain and the embarrassment. She looked at my shoes which are 3 inch stilettos that I have zero issues walking in and said. " stilettos can be tricky on this floor ".....it was nothing to do with my shoes or my ability to walk in them. I fell because for whatever reason that floor was like an ice rink!!.. The food might be great I have no idea. I do not appreciate being made to feel like it was my own fault because of my footwear.

Lovely home cooked food and very large desserts

Visited this pub on a friend's recommendation. Very good food. Good value for money. Glad we visited. Will be going back soon.

Sunday Lunch outstanding, proper home cooked food and gravy to die for, nothing is too much trouble for the staff serving you, need to go every Sunday lol Excellant all round

Great staff really good food they know how to cook lamb which is a rareity these days. Will certainly be back can't say no more really and also they've still got proper strongbow a bonus. Next time home for a weekend we will be there 😂😂

Amazing food, huge portions, excellent service as always. Thank you ❤️

Absolutely delicious food, the lamb is cooked to perfection, burger and lasagne also amazing and the beer is great. And the staff are so friendly and couldn't be more helpful. 100% recommend this pub

Food was overall very good, service was fairly prompt as we had pre-ordered our meals. Only downside was that one of the older serving staff was very rude as opposed to the younger staff who were very courteous and polite.

Helpful and friendly staff and exceptional food - baked hake off the specials boards and crusted lamb off the regular menu. Both were absolutely delicious and served with perfect sautéed potatoes

My first time here. It really is a hidden gem. The food was AMAZING!! Tasty, well presented, and hefty portions at a good price. The staff were extremely friendly and welcoming, and rightly proud of their establishment. I’d definitely come again, and really recommend it. The chips were AMAZING!!

Nice food. Large portions. Don't have the ribs, though...

Gorgeous food & large portions. Friendly staff!

The staff were friendly, the food was excellent make sure you don't eat for a few hours before going to eat here because the portions are big

Delicious food and massive potions topped off with friendly staff, definitely be going back for a return visit

First time to sample the evening menu, having only had Sunday lunch previously..I can say the fillet steak was delish top marks 😋

Nice pub, friendly staff small car park and a nice beer garden. A good place to spend time with friends to chat,eat or have a drink

The Sunday lunch was amazing so tasty.so was the desert. Staff so friendly and helpful highly recommend. Be going back very soon.

our first time here and the food,service,were faultless,will be returning again soon would highly recommend.

Don't be fooled by this quiet looking little pub. The food served here is fresh, large portions and overall an amazing taste. Awesome dinner

Lovely food good professional service

Lovely staff great food good beer

Food was great. Good atmosphere.

Delicious local Grey Trees beer on tap and friendly staff. The food was tasty and all freshly home cooked. Warning: portion sizes are enormous! Would have been nice to see a slightly more interesting veggie menu, but the food I had was very nice.

Food was delicious, service was excellent. Warm and friendly atmosphere. Would highly recommend.

excellent Sunday lunch today, including vegetarian nut roast with veggie gravy. Only ever eaten/dined there in the evening, which has always been top notch. But will be having Sunday lunch there again without hesitation. Good choice of roast meats and lovely selection of desserts. Staff are helpful and friendly. Excellent portions.

Beautiful food and warm friendly pub 🙂

Nice friendly local pub that does good food with generous portions.

It's run by the most loveliest of couples .

Nicest dinner I've had its100%beautiful

Great food, great service, good atmosphere.

Best Sunday lunch around amazing was there yesterday food amazing serving staff amazing definitely will be back

Excellent service, excellent food. A very good beer recommendation. When I am next in Aberdare I'll be back for more.