We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The Tripadvisor website may not display properly.We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.

Ratings and reviews

Travellers' Choice2023
RATINGS
Food
Service
Value
Atmosphere

Details

PRICE RANGE
US$9 - US$57
CUISINES
International, Contemporary, Gastropub
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
View all details
meals, features, about
Reviews (374)
We perform checks on reviews.
Tripadvisor’s approach to reviews
Before posting, each Tripadvisor review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information, answering the following questions: how, what, where and when. If the system detects something that potentially contradicts our community guidelines, the review is not published.
When the system detects a problem, a review may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists, who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site.
Our team checks each review posted on the site disputed by our community as not meeting our community guidelines.
Learn more about our review moderation.
Filter reviews
373 results
Traveller rating
279
47
12
9
26
Traveller type
Time of year
LanguageEnglish
Traveller rating
279
47
12
9
26
Show reviews that mention
All reviews pan fried hake steak and ale pie lamb shank sunday roast cheesecake chateaubriand peas yorkshire pudding the pub butty bach lovely evening generous portions melt in the mouth friendly atmosphere food was amazing booked a table landlord
Sort and selected filters
Sort FilterEnglish
Updating list...
Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Fabulous it’s a hidden gem .Fabulous Sunday Lunch .We would highly recommend.First class service ,faultless . We entered as strangers and left as friends .Ben absolute Gent . Down side it’s overrun by mice ,they are hiding everywhere 😄 (wooden 🐭) .More

Date of visit: November 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Caroline Hill, Owner at Cefn Mably Arms Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Thank you Gill for a great rating and wonderful review. We are pleased you had a lovely experience with us. We are glad you like mice- the wooden variety of course. We look forward to welcoming you again soon. Best Wishes Caroline, Ben & Team...More

Restaurant's Favourite
Reviewed 20 February 2023 via mobile

The ultimate Sunday lunch experience - we were lucky enough to book a table on a Sunday morning for late afternoon. We were immediately acknowledged by friendly staff and there is a warm ambiance in the pub. There is a varied selection of quality drinks...and the Sunday menu choices are traditional. We ordered soup and ham hock terrine as starters both were generous portions and very tasty. We were taken aback when our main meals, turkey and beef arrived - it looked superb. A selection of fresh vegetables, roast potatoes and parsnip and thick tender meat. It tasted even better than it looked, the large Yorkshire Pudding and additional gravy made it 10 out of 10. This Sunday we booked again and had the same warm welcome and fantastic food. Thank you very much and especially for the no under 12s as we realised that added even more to our experience. I say that as a parent to 4 children and a doting grandmother to exceptionally well behaved children.More

Date of visit: February 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Caroline H, Owner at Cefn Mably Arms Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 20 February 2023

Wow wow wow! Thank you for a great rating and an outstanding review. It was very kind of you take the time to do this. We are pleased you enjoyed all that we want customers to experience every time they visit us. We are very...More

Reviewed 11 October 2023

When working at Newport I always try to eat at Cefn Mably arms. Best fillet steak I have had for a long time, with a great welcome and good ales.

Date of visit: October 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Caroline Hill, Owner at Cefn Mably Arms Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 12 October 2023

Thank you for a great rating and review. We are pleased you keep coming back for our amazing fillet steak friendliness and great ales. We look forward to welcoming you when you are in the vicinity. Best Wishes, Ben & Caroline

Reviewed 20 September 2023

We visit ofter as the food is always excellent. Great owners who are friendly and attentive. The food is always fresh, homemade and piping hot and delicious. The staff are really nice, helpfull and engaging. Overall a great pub and resturant.

Date of visit: September 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 30 August 2023

Cosy, clean restaurant and bar areas. We have eaten here on many occasions and is definitely our favourite restaurant as the food and service are a rarity. Consistently high quality produce that is well presented and perfectly cooked. Staff are professional and relaxed and eager...to please.More

Date of visit: August 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 22 August 2023

Great pub with really friendly landlord and customers Very smart decor and lovely setting We would definitely recommend if staying in the area

Date of visit: August 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 12 August 2023

We love this restaurant. We eat out a lot and have tried all of the restaurants in Cardiff and we come here again and again. The food is exceptional and always presented to a super high standard and consistently delicious. Ben and Caroline are amazing...hosts, are always there to welcome guests as well as the star of the show 'Ralph' their gorgeous dog. There is a great friendly vibe with dogs made welcome. We would so definitely recommend this as the first place to go.More

Date of visit: August 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Caroline Hill, Owner at Cefn Mably Arms Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 13 August 2023

Thank you for great rating, review and recommendation. We are proud of our team of Chefs and front of house staff and they appreciate the feedback. It's good to know we are being consistent with high standards that we want for everyone on every occasion....More

Reviewed 8 August 2023

Fantastic food made all the better by Ben and his staff. Attention to his guests (me and family) was amazing. Friendly, courteous and entertaining.

Date of visit: August 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Caroline Hill, Owner at Cefn Mably Arms Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 9 August 2023

Thank you for a great rating and lovely review. We are glad you had great dining and service experience with us. We would love to welcome you back again. Best Wishes, Ben & Team Mably

Reviewed 7 August 2023

My husband and I dined here on both Saturday and Sunday evening whilst on a weekend break. A true fine dining restaurant with high quality ingredients and exceptional standard of cooking. When you arrive you are given a warm, friendly greeting and the restaurant is...dog friendly too! We highly recommend!More

Date of visit: August 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Caroline Hill, Owner at Cefn Mably Arms Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 9 August 2023

Thank you for a great rating and amazing review and recommendation. We are pleased you appreciated are food and your welcome. We dog friendly in the bar area and the menu and table service are the same as the restaurant. We hope you get chance...More

Reviewed 7 August 2023 via mobile

We have been to Cefn Mably twice before for a Sunday lunch and it was delicious, so we thought we’d try it out for a weekday lunch meal. Service was very friendly and attentive, staff were great. As for the food, you couldn’t fault the...food. The steak and ale pie was super aley with big chunks of steak, it came with chips which are homemade! Someone else had the black and blue burger which was different but again, really tasty and they thoroughly enjoyed it. Curry was also superb. We all left the pub full and almost needing to explode. All reasonably priced too, including drinks, considering these days’ prices. About £20 per head for meal and drink each, which we thought was very good. Would come here over and over again!More

Date of visit: August 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Caroline Hill, Owner at Cefn Mably Arms Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 9 August 2023

Thank you for a great rating and amazing review our team really appreciate the feedback. We are pleased you all enjoyed your meals and that you left full and thought the experience was value for money. We look forward to welcoming you back again. Bes...More

Reviewed 4 August 2023

Staying locally at Cefn Mably Lakes and found this gem. Ate here several times during our weeks stay and each meal was excellent. Extremely friendly, welcoming staff and a lovely atmosphere. Landlord even took the time to chat with us for 15 minutes on our...final night. Highly recommend and hopefully will be returning next yearMore

Date of visit: August 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Caroline Hill, Owner at Cefn Mably Arms Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 5 August 2023

Thank you for a great rating and wonderful review, our team appreciate the feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to the Cefn Mably Lakes lodges. Best wishes Ben & Team Mably

Reviewed 1 August 2023

Great looking pub both inside and out. Lovely atmosphere and good Sunday lunch. However, the price of drinks was far too high (£10 for a 250ml glass of chardonnay) so I probably won't go again.More

Date of visit: July 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Caroline Hill, Owner at Cefn Mably Arms Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 3 August 2023

Thank you for your good review and constructive feedback. We are pleased you enjoyed the pub, food, and atmosphere. We are disappointed you won’t be returning because of the price of the wine. We offer 7 pouring wines with large glasses from £7.10 to £11.60....More

Reviewed 30 July 2023

Fabulous Sunday roast at Cefn Mably pub today. Brisket of beef outstanding. Huge portion. Vegetables were tasty. Overall a great tasty meal. Highly recommended.

Date of visit: July 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Caroline Hill, Owner at Cefn Mably Arms Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 31 July 2023

Thank you for a great rating and wonderful review. We appreciate the feedback and recommendation. We look forward to welcoming you back. Best Wishes, Caroline

Reviewed 30 July 2023

just returned home after an excellent Sunday Dinner at the Cefn Mabley Inn. We were greeted warmly, shown to our table and given menus and a wine list. My wife chose the very tasty Goats Cheese starter and I had the equally good Whitebait. We...both chose the Beef Brisket for our main course which was accompanied by a good selection of vegetables, all of which were delicious. Due to the large portion size, we decided to forego the desert course, although it was very tempting. Today was our first visit, but definitely not our last. Well done to all concerned.More

Date of visit: July 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Caroline Hill, Owner at Cefn Mably Arms Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 30 July 2023

Thank you for a great rating and excellent review. We are all really pleased you had a fantastic experience on your first experience dining with us. We appreciate the feedback and we look forward to welcoming back again. Best Wishes, Caroline, Ben & Team Mably

Reviewed 27 July 2023

Slow cooker Lamb shanks , mashed potato and veg with mint - the biggest and the best lamb shanks that I have ever had. Top of the top. Must try this dish if you come in Wales

Date of visit: July 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Caroline Hill, Owner at Cefn Mably Arms Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 28 July 2023

Thank you for great rating and review. We are pleased you enjoyed the lamb shank, it is one of our popular signature dishes. We look forward to welcoming you again. Best Wishes, Caroline, Ben & Team Mably

View more reviews
Best nearby
Best nearby hotelsSee all
ibis Cardiff Gate - International Business Park Hotel
786 reviews
1.83 miles away
Campanile Hotel Cardiff
363 reviews
2.49 miles away
Premier Inn Cardiff North hotel
1,730 reviews
2.56 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Newport, an IHG Hotel
837 reviews
2.61 miles away
Best nearby restaurantsSee all
Coach And Horses Beefeater
716 reviews
.97 miles away
Parc Golf Club.
74 reviews
2.10 miles away
The Ruperra
848 reviews
2.35 miles away
Melrose Inn
558 reviews
1.76 miles away
Best nearby attractionsSee all
Treetops Sporting Ground Ltd
22 reviews
2.07 miles away
Fourteen Locks Canal & Conference Centre
211 reviews
3.44 miles away
Walnut Tree Farm Park
159 reviews
3.45 miles away
Tredegar House
1,311 reviews
2.97 miles away
Questions & Answers
Ask a question
howardh533
3 September 2022|
Answer
Response from S3227GWcarolineh | Property representative |
yes we start serving food from 5.30pm
0
Votes
GwirionDeb
2 September 2015|
AnswerShow all 2 answers
Response from Vic D | Property representative |
They most certainly are as all of our staff love dogs. We have even had dogs in the pub during Wedding receptions. Irene and I have tow dogs ourselves. Please ensure that you mention this need when you book. Vic & Irene.
0
Votes
Is This Your Listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim Your Free Listing

CEFN MABLY ARMS INN, Cardiff - Updated 2023 Restaurant Reviews, Menu & Prices - Tripadvisor

Frequently Asked Questions about Cefn Mably Arms Inn

Yes, Cefn Mably Arms Inn is taking precautions against COVID-19. A full list is available within the "safety precautions" section of this page.

Cefn Mably Arms Inn is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 5