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Hours
Sun
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Mon
12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Tue
12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Wed
12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Thu
12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Fri
12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Sat
12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
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Ratings and reviews
4.5
Travelers' Choice 2024
RATINGS
Food
Service
Value
Atmosphere
Food and ambience
Local cuisine, Bar, British, Pub, Welsh, Vegetarian friendly
Special occasions, Romantic, Scenic view, Large groups, Bar scene, Business meetings
Does this restaurant accept reservations?
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About
Country Pub on the outskirts of cwmbran near the mountain for walks,stream with ducks running through and always 1or 2 popular real ales on. 100% Vegan Food Menu
CUISINES
Bar, British, Pub, Welsh
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Free off-street parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Mastercard, Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Dog Friendly, Gift Cards Available
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4.5
482 reviews
Excellent
408
Very good
41
Average
14
Poor
8
Terrible
11
Ashleigh C
Bebington19 contributions
Feb 2024 • couples
The friendly atmosphere and smiley faces from staff are just the beginning... prepare to be amazed by the selection of food and drinks - never mind the generous portions! We had the crispy chilli beef and mixed grill sharer - I have no words for how perfectly it was cooked and presented. Value for money and extremely dog friendly (they provide treats and blankets so your fur baby can sit on the bench with you!)
Cannot fault this place and we are so gutted we live so far away. I would 100% make this a weekly trip otherwise. 5 star & 11 out of 10 👌💚🏴
Written February 23, 2024
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Martin T
Bristol27 contributions
Jan 2025 • couples
It was a snowy sunday which made the pub look proper scenic. We had booked Sunday lunch. My partner is vegan and had recommended this pub. It didn't disappoint, friendly staff, that created an atmosphere where conversations were across tables with strangers, and nort being a vegan I didn't know what to suspect but mushroom and faux bacon was delicious and no meat beef roast was mighty filling. we will certainly be going back to try more of the menu?
Written January 5, 2025
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Ady
17 contributions
Aug 2024 • friends
...because then it will get too popular and I'll never be able to get a table ever again!
Went with friends and absolutely loved the flavours and variety on the mixed grill platter. The ch*cken and r*bs were the stand-out favourites when it came to authenticity but the Juicy Marbles and Redefine steaks were also excellent in terms of flavour and texture. Fully recommend the Jaffa cake dessert (VERY orangey). Our party had one vegan and two vegetarians but I'm pretty sure even the omnivores enjoyed their food.
So keen to come back and try lots more things on the entirely vegan menu.
The pub itself is also lovely, with stream, waterfall and ducks opposite, an outside space, TVs showing the Olympics and plenty of space to sit. Friendly staff, good local brews from Tiny Rebel and Mumbles Brewery on tap, as well as classic lagers such as Stella and Birra Moretti.
Very minor downside which didn't take away from the experience at all, but I like to give balanced feedback: service was a little slow when it came to taking orders, and paying the bill. We weren't in any rush, so it wasn't an issue.
Loved the food and the pub. Can't wait to come back.
Written August 11, 2024
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Kat_r_G
64 contributions
Sep 2024 • couples
Very disappointed. Came here a few years back when they were vegan for just veganuary - absolutely loved it. I have been dreaming about returning for some time. However this time we felt incredibly let down. One of the meals we ordered was the fish and chips with mushy peas and tartare sauce. This plate only has 4 components, a fairly simple dish. The meal was brought out with no tartare sauce. When the waitress brought out another meal we asked for the tartare sauce. She told us "the kitchen has been too busy to make it". I'm sorry, but that is a terrible excuse. Imagine bringing out Mac and cheese, without the cheese sauce because the "kitchen was too busy". Or a loaded fries without the topping. Not only was this a poor excuse, the attitude from the waitress was far from appropriate. If the kitchen was too busy, tell us before we order a meal. We would have happily picked another option. Or when you bring the plate out with something clearly missing, be honest and open. Don't wait for the customer to have to ask. We did ask if the kitchen had some time to make some sauce then that would be great, because in all fairness the fish and chips was bland and clearly needed that component. She eventually returned when we had a mouthful of dinner left with what could only be described as mayo, a chopped pickle with a sprinkle of parsley. No seasoning. Basically, it was just mayo.
We have been vegan for 5 years and was looking forward to going out for a proper vegan pub meal. I for one won't be returning. We had been planning on having a dessert, because it's not often that you have the choice to, however, after that incredibly poor service I didn't want to waste any more money or time in this environment.
Maybe make the menu smaller and concentrate on smashing those items, as it didn't seem overly busy.
We did speak to a lady at the bar prior to leaving who offered us a dessert. However, at this point we were too disgusted with the service that we couldn't bring ourselves to stay.
On a positive note, the lamb kabab loaded fries was delicious.
Written September 9, 2024
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Jane Edwards
We’re really sorry for your disappointment yesterday, I will speak to the waiting staff about her attitude, and you should’ve been told we were out of tartare sauce when ordering your meal. We always pride ourselves on brilliant service so definitely messed up here.
We were much busier than expected as we had a lot more walk-ins than usual and were short staffed due to illness, although totally understand this shouldn’t cause our standards to slip. Really hope you visit us again in the future to experience the top standard we always strive for 🙏
Sorry again,
Written September 10, 2024
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Detty W
1 contribution
Oct 2024 • family
My daughter booked a table here today for 8 of us, her being the only vegan I was skeptical. It was phenomenal, the food was exceptional as was the young lad xavier who served us, he accommodated us in every way and was so lovely. The roast beef main and crispy beef starter were absolutely banging, they really knocked it out the park and don't even get me started on the oreo ice cream balls!!!The whole ambience both inside and out was gorgeous, the ducks, stream, whole package! Thankyou so much from all 8 of us, we WILL be back.
Written October 13, 2024
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Jeva23
Bristol181 contributions
Dec 2024 • friends
Visited recently for the Christmas menu and as always when we visit, were completely blown away by the choice, the portions and how delicious everything was. Even the non vegans with us loved their meals. Always a pleasure to travel to and love seeing that it’s always fully booked and busy (reservations needed especially on weekends!) cannot recommend enough.
Written December 20, 2024
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Dani
New Zealand1 contribution
Dec 2024 • couples
What a fabulous vegan pub in the middle of an unassuming little village. We happened upon The Queen Inn whilst road tripping through Wales and could not have been more pleased and charmed. Their ‘Festive Menu’ was on offer - complete with Christmas crackers and party hats - and once seated we were given the most comprehensive vegan Holiday menu I have ever seen. I immediately chose one of the traditional offerings (Hasselback Squash) that came with all the fixings - Brussels, parsnips, roasters, red cabbage, stuffing, peas and leeks and other delicious things - the topper for me was the vegan Yorkshire pudding and delicious gravy. There was no way to finish it all - particularly as I’d begun with a tasty leek and potato soup and was determined to have one of their amazing desserts. My husband, less of a traditionalist, decided on the sticky beef* ribs and chicken* with corn cobb and coleslaw. He was delighted.
After much deliberation we chose our desserts - Yule log for me and Christmas pudding donuts for him. We were both thrilled with our choices.
I must make a special mention of the owners, Gareth, Jane and Ryan who have been running this gorgeous old pub for twenty years, for taking a chance and creating a vegan restaurant three years ago. It was an unexpected and wonderful treat.
Written December 16, 2024
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Julie
Cwmbran9 contributions
Dec 2024 • family
We absolutely love this place! My other half eats mainly vegan but still eats meat when we go out and he loves the food here! It’s always tasty and plenty of it, served up by the lovely staff and because the menu is always being updated and changed on a regular basis, it’s become our favourite local place to go for a meal. Tonight we had the festive menu, with the T*rkey breast and herb crusted l*mb followed by the Black Forest che*secake and biscotti and gingerbread tiramisu. Our mains were a delight, so full of flavour and so beautifully cooked but the desserts were the stars of the show! Literally THE best che*secake I’ve ever had in my entire life - both as an omni and as a vegan - so light, fluffy and tasted like heaven on a plate. The tiramisu was its equal in texture and lightness with a superb flavour. Overall an outstanding meal …. Again ! Keep up the amazing standards - we’ll be back again really soon
Written December 11, 2024
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Tom M
6 contributions
Dec 2024 • family
Came for the Christmas Feast with family, and I have no words - because I am entirely too full of food.
First, the staff were all incredibly welcoming and friendly - really made us feel at home (shout out the server who was flying solo when we arrived, you did a great job!).
But the FOOD.
The cooking was excellent, and every dish was delicious - kept eating long past my stomach begging me to stop.
Can't recommend highly enough, and suggest you all come and experience it.
Written December 20, 2024
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Laura
Liskeard84 contributions
Sep 2024 • family
I had an absolutely amazing experience at The Queens Inn in Cwmbran. The vegan food was outstanding—the best I’ve ever had! The staff were so lovely and welcoming, creating such a warm atmosphere that made the whole experience feel special. They were also incredibly lovely to our dog, which made us feel even more at home!
Even my dad, who’s usually hard to convince when it comes to vegan food, loved the food! Highly recommend for anyone—vegan or not.
Written September 25, 2024
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Paul and Gill Harris
Swansea141 contributions
Jul 2024 • friends
Summer menu absolutely superb! We booked well in advance to make sure we could get a table on the second day of the release of the Summer Menu, we had for starters the Breaded Gherkins with vegan thousand island dressing a taste sensation, we also had the bbq spare R*bs and the crispy chilli b**f so so tasty the crisp b**f is a bit of a handful as a starter but is so worth it, we had the herb mushroom homemade gnocchi which was so creamy and tasty and some lovely garlic bread to mop up the creamy sauce, then the new sweet and sour battered ch*cken so tasty with stir fried veg and udon noodles a taste sensation which will be had to beat, we decided on desserts which we had the new sweet waffles with chocolate sauce and ice cream which finished of the meal superbly, took home the Jaffa cake cake for laters, staff so helpful and now all the answers to any questions you may have. It was very busy for a 12 o’clock slot but was served within great times, nice and relaxed! Would recommend even if you’re not vegan to give this place a try! Bought some peanut chocolates and made out trip home! Looking forward to next visit it August for our Anniversary
Written July 6, 2024
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lchilver
2 contributions
Dec 2023 • family
We went for my partner's birthday with our twi neurodivergent children. It's always a bit difficult going out for meals but they were so accommodating
They made my eldest's meal with the veg all separate and turned the music down for my littlest, who was struggling with being overwhelmed. The food was incredible. They honestly turned what could have been a very difficult meal into a lovely one so thank you.
Written December 3, 2023
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VAli V
5 contributions
Nov 2023 • couples
Set in beautiful surroundings with a mini waterfall, stream and a family of duck’s, this lovely country pub is full of charm, a large outdoor fairy lit seating area and a cosy setting inside. This pub offers a warm welcome from members of staff who give the feel of one big family, once seated I noticed how accommodating for our fury friends it is too with offerings of a dog menu and blankets to keep them snug. The menu is huge and offers something for everyone. Non vegans should not be put off here as this is the most down to earth plant based food that is extremely high quality, well prepared and extremely tasty, in 10 years of being vegan I’ve never found a gem like this and can only dream of this becoming the norm!
Thank you guys for everything and for kindly giving me the information that I asked for…. Proving that you are true vegans at heart 💜 thank you on behalf of the animals who we are all fighting for!
Written November 25, 2023
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Patricia H
1 contribution
May 2024 • family
Thoroughly enjoyed a relaxed Sunday lunch here, - our table of four sampled most of the starters and three different main courses all of which were well appreciated (even the broccoli).
Compliments to the chef, and a word of appreciation for the waiting staff who were unfailingly efficient and pleasant, even on a busy Sunday.
Looking forward to visiting again.
Written May 14, 2024
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Lexi2468
Hove30 contributions
Aug 2024 • couples
Where can I start...such a welcoming vibe. We had our dog with us and asked us how our dog was around others dogs (when you have a reactive rescue this was just so lovely) they seated us further away, gave us a blanket for him to lay on and they had sausages and ice cream from him!
On to the food - O M G. We had the mixed platter which was just delicious and was a great portion size. The chickn thighs were the standout for me.
We took our dessert to take away and the Jaffa fudge cake was just amazing.
Great service, dog friendly and some of the best vegan food I've had.
Written August 13, 2024
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