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The Horseshoe Inn

➤ Old Abergavenny Road, Mamhilad I-NP4 8QZ, United Kingdom

Pub • Welsh • Vegan • British

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"Very lovely Sunday Dinner. Staff were so nice and helpful, including when dealing with allergies and ingredient sensitivities. More importantly the food was TOP! One of us had a Lamb Roast with Sticky Toffee Pudding and the other had Taragon Cod with Cheesecake. Both dishes were excellent but the size and preparation of the cod was amazing. Delicately Creamy (milk poached? and light with tasty seasoned potatoes and veg. So good. The photo shows the shortest end of the cod. Yes, it was huge."

The Horseshoe Inn

➤ Old Abergavenny Road, NP4 8QZ, Monmouthshire, United Kingdom

Pubs • Full • Steak • Welsh

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"It was a wonderful happenstance. We were staying less than half a mile away from the pub, I called in to take a look on the way back to Ty-Cooke (lovely little certified location for caravans) and had a gander at the menu. I started chatting with the clientele who were very friendly and spoke highly of the pie and pint night on Wednesdays. On the strength of this, I booked a table for two, and I'm so glad I did. They had a good selection of beers and wines, so the better half and I were happy. I chose from the specials board and J from the menu. My beef bourguignon was superb, as was the bacon wrapped chicken stuffed with spinach and cream cheese, even the veg was outstanding, especially the red cabbage. Sadly, I was unable to finish it all as the portions were too generous for me, and I wanted to leave space for desert. The creme brulee with a cookie was truly excellent, as was the blackberry cheesecake, just how we both liked it. Not sweet but perfectly balanced with the fruit. We will be back to this location for a stay, and the food here is a major part of that decision. We had no right to expect such exemplary food without doing our research first, and it blew us away, and it wasn't expensive either. If you are in driving distance, you must give it a try, I can guarantee you will waddle away happy."

The Lower New Inn

➤ 48 Newport Road, NP4 0NU, Torfaen, United Kingdom

Pizza • Steak • Seafood • Vegetarian

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"We were incredibly impressed by this restaurant - the food, the ambiance, and the service were all fantastic. The staff were extremely attentive and went above and beyond to make our experience enjoyable. The Sunday Roast was exceptional, one of the best I've had in a restaurant in a long time. It came with all the traditional trimmings, but we also ordered the cauliflower cheese and Dauphinoise on the side, which were absolutely delicious. The meal was well worth the price, and I am looking forward to returning to try their main menu. We dined in the bar area, which had a relaxed yet elegant atmosphere, and I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone."

The Bush Inn

➤ Graig Road, Cwmbran I-NP44 5AN, United Kingdom

Mexican • Seafood • Asiatic • European

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"Best pub in Cwmbran!! Vegetarian options: Many good options to all diets Kid-friendliness: Very friendly to all ages Parking: Terrible parking really hard to find a place to park, good for locals that live nearby Wheelchair accessibility: Good wheelchair accessibility, spaced out Dietary restrictions: A lot of options for most diets, except gluten Price per person: £20–30"

The Little Crown Inn

➤ Elled Road, Torfaen, United Kingdom, NP4 6PB

Pub • Steak • Welsh • British

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"In December 2023, I visited this restaurant with my coworkers for our Christmas meal. There were plenty of vegan options to choose from, and the staff were friendly and helpful when I asked for recommendations. I started with the soup, which was nice, and then had the pepper pot for my main, accompanied by traditional Christmas dinner vegetables. The portion sizes were large and the meal was enjoyable. For dessert, they had a vegan brownie and ice cream, which was not listed on the menu, but was absolutely delicious. Everyone in our group enjoyed their meals and we all left feeling satisfied. The restaurant has a charming atmosphere and serves great food."