The Rose and Crown Eglwysilan in Caerphilly

First time visit for Sunday lunch. Really poor choice and NO starter which I thought was a bit strange as I personally would rather have a starter than desert. I opted for beef, there was only 3 choices and one of those were vegetarian. The food was lovely and nice to have mashed potato on a dinner for a change. Staff were attentive and very pleasant. Surroundings were lovely.

Need to up grade your menu ,won’t be back for meal anytime soon, Not cheap ,roads not great from Pontypridd area, you have to be very careful. Staff were lovely and friendly,sorry didn’t like your menu choices not much on there?..

Lovely Sunday dinner and quick service, bit strange not to be given a menu when we arrived rather had the Sunday lunch menu spoken to us but apart from that all tip-top

Been here a few times now over the past few months the staff are always friendly and approachable and the food has always been lovely! Very family friendly with Beautiful surroundings and spotlessly clean! Will be returning soon!!

Called in on a busy Saturday afternoon for lunch with my daughter, the pub itself is in a beautiful location and the interior is absolutely stunning. I had a club sandwich with fries as only wanted something light to eat and It was delicious. Service was faultless can’t wait to return. Would highly recommend.

Visited early evening. Food was fresh and well cooked . Fish was crispy . Well run , not a huge menu but understandable in these difficult times , definitely worth visiting . Lovely garden to enjoy .

A disappointing return for Sunday Lunch. Have been to the pub over a number or years but this visit was both good and bad. Whilst the food was tasty, the beef nice and tender, the size of the serving left a lot to be desired - one small to medium slice of beef, dessert spoon of mash soft Yorkshire pudding, a few carrots, broccoli, a small floret of cauliflower, peas an two roasties all ready served up on a plate. Just not enough food. There was not on option offered for starters and whilst there was a choice of four meats surprised to see two for poultry (where was the Lamb), also as we were the last sitting only beef or turkey available; whilst I accept the late sitting my choice would not expect meats to run out perhaps even more so given it was Father’s Day. Would suggest you need to add starters to the menu, look at the portion sizes and put the vegetables in dishes for self serving. Overall the meal was okay but nothing to outshine other pubs in the Caerphilly/ Pontypridd area, wont be rushing back.

This great pub never fails to deliver. Good food and drink, friendly staff and great service. Tucked away up the hill with lovely views.

A group us visited to celebrate a few birthdays on bank holiday sunday. We had pre-booked 2 tables and the rules around COVID were explained to us when we arrived. The system in place for ordering drinks was very straightforward and waiting staff did a great job on a very busy day. Good to see the outdoor area full while everyone stuck to the rules in place. Will be going back up there very soon 👍

Found this remote pub/restaurant on Searchforsites as a "Motorhome Stopover". No facilities but a safe environment. Staff welcoming and friendly. Beer was well kept. The Sunday Lunch was excellent. I would certainly chance the very narrow lanes and visit again.

Amazing staff and the best freshly cooked pub food I’ve ever had! Home cooked peppercorn sauce was amazing! 10/10 for me! Will definitely be going back!

Me and my husband havnt had a date night in a long time.This pub has been a family local for a long time and we was looking foward to spending our evening here. Under new management aswell always nice to see what they'd done with the place. Well what can I say looks amazing now with a lovely atmosphere. We were seating and asked for our drinks order straight away. Considering there was a 30th birthday meal food was surprisingly quick. Our food was delicious homemade halloumi fries were to die for. As we finished our meal we over heard a couple getting quite ratty with the young waitress over their dessert. (The staff are young and obviously still learning ) This couple was very rude to this young girl. This made a scene which is not nice when your trying to have a nice night. I then heard the young girl was in tears. I hope shes ok? Every table noticed the attitude and rudeness of these men and were disgusted by it. 1 young lady certainly made them aware of this. In my opinion if you have a problem speak to management do not take it out on their staff they're just doing their job. Anyhow this pub/restaurant is a beautiful place and is worth a visit. Will be back soon ( might bring the kids next time lol )

Visited here with my family for a birthday meal. It really didn't disappoint. The food was lovely, service was incredible and the whole layout was fantastic. Everything was so clean and I felt very safe. Will definitely be coming back soon. Well done guys ☺

Since the pub re-opened in May I have visited with my family on quite a few occasions sampling lunch, evening meals and Sunday roast and I cannot fault the service, food and drinks. We are slowly working our way through the menu 😆 Considering how testing times have been for the hospitality sector and with tough covid guidelines to follow I cannot fault with how the pub has re-opened. Looking forward to my next visit. Hats off to all the staff and chef 👏

Before lockdown, this was a favourite local pub of ours. We were so looking forward to returning post lockdown and supporting this great venue. Sadly, new management and staff have turned this once fantastic place into a bland and lacklustre experience. The menu and prentation of the food is sadly now very basic. The waitressing staff, although pleasant, were very slow and inexperienced. Our starters arrived at our table worryingly quick. I know I shouldn't complain about speedy service, but when food comes out in less than 5 minutes, I do wonder if its been cooked fresh to order. It was edible, but nothing spectacular. Our steaks for main course were delicious, but the chips were undercooked and no effort had gone into the presentation. The main problem came with dessert. Firstly we had to wait 20 minutes after our main course. We were never offered a dessert menu, we had to ask to see it. I ordered a cheesecake with fresh cream. My partner ordered a sundae. When the food came out, my cheesecake was clearly shop brought and not homemade. And there was no fresh cream, just squirt cream. I'm not a child at a party. I expect much more than this! My partners sundae was just 3 different flavoured ice creams with yet more squirty cream. Several of the listed ingredients were not present. When we queried this with the waitress her initial response was to take it back to the kitchen and tell the chef. When she brought the same dish back to our table and told us that "this is how the chef serves it" we were not happy. When we then said it isn't as described on the menu, her response was "I don't write the menu". We were not happy with this response and asked for it to be removed from our bill. A few minutes later, the manager came to our table to tell us that the waitress was in floods of tears as we'd been so rude to her!!! As far as I'm concerned, neither myself nor my partner were rude. And it certainly was never our intention to upset the girl. The problem clearly lies with the management, the chef and the training / communication skills of the staff. I do not go out and spend money, to then be made to feel that I am in the wrong for complaining about poor standards! I appreciate that it has been a difficult year for the hospitality industries, but even more reason to take pride in the service that they provide. My bad experience today, sadly means that we will not be going back! I never write a bad review, but feel the way we were treated was appalling!!

After reading good reviews we decided to give this place a try.Upon arrival the staff were friendly and brought us the menu.This consisted of a couple of sheets of paper.The menu choice was very small,no chicken no mixed grills.I opted for the gammon which was...

We have visited several times for lunch and an evening meal and every time the food has been lovely. The staff are always so friendly and accommodating.

Finally made it for food tonight and it was incredible. The food was fantastic, the atmosphere was so relaxed we didn't notice 2 and a half hours had passed. The staff are so friendly, helpful and engaging it really was a joy to spend an...

Fabulous food and great food in a lovely setting! Recommended by a friend and it did not disappoint! Celebrated our boys 10th birthday with friends after an hour of quad biking. Staff were great and the food was amazing! Will be back again for sure....

We had a fabulous family celebratory Sunday lunch here yesterday. The food was delicious- starters, main course and puddings, compliments to the chef! All the family enjoyed their meals even our 14 month old grandson (who loved the beef and gravy especially). The service was...

Two of us visited the Rose and Crown at Eglwysilan today for a celebratory lunch for my birthday. The staff wouldn’t have known it was a special occasion but they made it so simply by the quality of experience they offered as a matter of...

Had a lovely family meal in here on New Year’s Day, the newly renovated restaurant area is beautifully decorated. We all thoroughly enjoyed our meals, all fresh, tasty, homemade meals. We’ll definitely be returning! Maybe when it’s less foggy mind, the roads getting there with...

On the strength of the recent reviews we decided to revisit this pub. Couldn't fault a thing. Service. Atmosphere. Food and drinks all absolutely excellent. The Parma Violet Ice cream and Quince Gin was a great end to an excellent Saturday lunch.

What a gem of a place. Stumble across this pub and church and we were pleasantly surprised by the quality of food and the lovely atmosphere. It feels like a real pub and the welcome is friendly and warm. We will return

Four excellent lunchtime meals today in a fabulous newly renovated pub. Couldn’t fault it. The rump steak was particularly good, perfectly cooked with proper chips.

Another great meal at the R&C! Everyone’s food looked and tasted fantastic! Yes, the price is not cheap but the quality is superb and the place itself looked stunning with its Christmas decor. 🎄👍🏻

Stunning. Do not miss the opportunity to eat here. The only advice I’d give is the roads are narrow and in a shocking state so take it slow, but we’ll worth the effort.

I have visited this pub a number of time since it was refurbished. I use it as a base for running routes on the hills and trails around it and I always get a friendly welcome in the farmers bar when I've finished and need...

Our first visit to this pub with our daughter for a Sunday lunch. Nicely refurbished bar area, light and spacious conservatory area. Food was excellent and served with a smile despite being busy.

Fantastic lunch in this gem of a pub on a cold Saturday. Food superb and catered for me being vegetarian. The desserts are to die for. Can't wait for our next visit and would imagine that it is absolutely beautiful in the summer

This pub has much improved since it changed hands recently. We stopped here for lunch and were very impressed with the quality of the food and drinks.

Just spent our first visit to the ROSE AND CROWN well what a treat right from the entrance you were very pleasantly surprised The pub looked. Immaculate along with a very comfy area near a welcome log fire The staff were very friendly and invited...

A private party held a week ago in the pub function room which is light and airey commanding spectacular views. The food was extremely reasonabley priced and the main coarse was a Hog roast so tender it was exceptional. The pub catering staff are happy...

Very disappointed with the meal 3 people didn't have any veg till they nearly finished their meals. Gravy very watery the desert was the best thing for me. Quite pricey beautifully old pub done to a high standard friendly staff

Wow, great Sunday lunch, I had Lamb shank and my wife had pork, both were fantastic, the starters were also great, duck pate & goats cheese. This pub is in a fabulous location right on the top of the mountain, we live a short distance...

Lovely pub in a great situation. Menu choice was very good and the quality of the food and service was excellent. We were in a large group and the kitchen coped brilliantly.

Visited this evening as the pub has been a family favourite for years. We knew it had undergone a full refurbishment and despite trying to book previously and it was fully booked we couldn’t wait to try it. Lovely welcome into the pub, staff were...

This pub has been newly renovated and taken over and we were keen to visit to see the difference that the new owners had made. We visited as a family of 3 on Sunday at 4pm for a traditional roast, the pub was thoroughly busy...

Been here 5 times in the last 3 months, the food is always spot on and the service great. One of the best roast dinners I've had in a long time! Been here with friends, family and just as a couple with my other half....

Finally visited this lovely refurbished country pub. Log fire, cosy environment, engaging staff. Reasonably priced wine and food and of excellent quality. I will be back to enjoy more cosy winter evenings. A hidden gem that’s a delight.

Absolutely perfect venue for our celebrations. We had an excellent buffet with plenty of choice for meat eaters and vegetarians. There was space for a bit of dancing too. The staff couldn’t have been more helpful. Highly recommended!

I’ve lived inly 10mins away from the Rose and Crown for almost 14 years and, if it wasn’t for a friends recommendation, would have never thought about going. What a lovely rustic pub/restaurant. My Other half treated me to food for my Birthday and it...

Lovely rural country pub just outside Cardiff. Great service, friendly and knowledgable staff. Views from the top amazing, perfect place to enjoy a nice lunch! Super family and dog friendly too which is great.

First time here in over 20 years. We had booked for Sunday lunch and were sat in the bar area, dogs allowed (fine by us) and it appeared families with children were sat in the dining area (even better! No offence but we are finally...

Visited here for the first time on Sunday for a roast with lots of our family members. Food was delicious and service by both bar staff and waiting staff was equally as good. The pub has been renovated and is very welcoming and cosy. We...

The welcome from the staff who have worked so hard to renovate this lovely old pub. The decor is very tasteful, spotlessly clean has lots of interesting pictures to explore. The beer garden has plenty of room with spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. The...

Well worth a visit. Rural location but not far from civilisation. Excellent refurbishment of the whole pub. Large beer garden to enjoy the sunshine and scenary. Nice pint of real ale. Very friendly staff. Will be returning soon

Visited for an early Saturday dinner (6pm). The restaurant where we sat is a huge and light conservatory but there were also people eating in the bar. The menu was not extensive but then there were three specials so plenty of choice for meat eaters....

Excellent food and service. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Took our drinks out to the beer garden after dinner. Views are spectacular. Cannot recommend highly enough

After reading the reviews and having fond memories of visits to this lovely pub I thought why not try it for Sunday Lunch. It is a little out of the way but what a fabulous location and the owners have done a fabulous job in...

Unfortunately will not be returning. Very disappointed. Very Overpriced for the amount and quality of the food. On the plus side lovely staff and the setting is fab but quite far out to travel if the food is not up to scratch.

Haven’t been to the Rose for many years and went last night as we’d heard good things. The new owners have refurbished the place sympathetically and beautifully. All staff were courteous and service was prompt. The menu is a little limited at the moment, catering...

Lovely pub classic feel like walking into your local, great pub grub good portions beautiful setting with lovely views Thank you

Amazing that this pub was not on TripAdvisor already! Amazing, polite, efficient service. Amazing food! Pub totally refurbished since I went there many years ago- it was just an unimpressive local then serving little food, but now, what a change! Great decor, well furnished and...