In all respects this was good without being excellent. Some staff great, others need more training, food OK without being top rate and same with beer. Certainly nothing wrong with the place

We thought we'd give this a go after reading many good reviews, wasn't disappointed apart from what seems to be the norm in this part of the country, a small menu choice. What we did choose was plentiful and well cooked and an ok price....No quibbles about having a dog with us. Were made welcome and never had to wait long for the food to arrive. Have to order from the bar but that's not a problem. Again as some of my previous reviews if only the menu offered a few more choices it would be right up there as the go-to pub in the area.More

An absolutely lovely evening meal, with excellent service, even though very busy. We sat in The Shed area, which was fun, and dog friendly. Have booked to go again.

This was our fifth visit before and after lock-down. The service in the bar and the quality of the evening meals was exceptional ( we had previously stayed at a 2 star Mitchelin Hotel). Rooms could do with a little TrC but still a great...location and vfmMore

We were recommended this place. We booked for Sunday Lunch and it was fantastic. Friendly service, nice traditional pub decor, fabulous roasts - all the trimmings and so much veg alongside.

Arrived on a nice sunny early evening for a pint with a couple of friends. We used to visit the GL regularly, used to have a great atmosphere for a drink, game of pool, catch up with friends - sadly no longer the case. Arrived...and walked to the bar to order our drinks, but we’re told we could only order if we were going to sit outside of the pub with the drinks. No pool table either. Inside is reserved for eating only. All pub tables were booked up like a restaurant and you can’t stand at the bar with a drink. Then there’s the prices! I know there target audience are holiday makers from london, but a pint of coke was over £5! So we went to the llwyngwair arms instead. We felt much more welcome there.More

A busy time in Newport. Website said no tables available but called in on off chance. Staff very accommodating at squeezed us in for that evening. Dining experience excellent. At table drinks service. Meal was excellent, ate off Specials Board. Pork Belly with Black Pudding...breaded balls super find. Very pleased with reasonable bill for the quality of the meal.More

What a lovely evening , it was recommended to us , and it didn’t disappoint, staff really friendly , food delicious , special board … can’t fault it at all and good value too …. Waitress asked where we were staying and told us if...other places to visit , just a lovely experienceMore

Family of 4 and the dog! It was the last night of our weeks holiday and thought it would be nice to have a meal here. It was a god choice. We were in the bar instead of the restaurant but it was still lovely...and cosy, tasteful decor and plenty of staff who were all really friendly and polite. Between us we had a burger, lentil cottage pie, vegetable thai curry, eaton mess, peanut chocolate brownie with ice cream and a round of cappuccinos with oat milk. All were delicious and everyone was happy. We couldn't fault the place. Would definitely visit again.More

Best pub Sunday roast dinner we’ve had. One meat eater and one veggie. Selection of veg accompanying the main was delicious and lots of variety. Generous portions. Great service from staff too. Will be back.

Stay Triple room with our dog Clean good facilities coffee tea etc Eat Ate in the bar both nights different meals orders all excellent We had duck croquettes whitebait king prawns lamb chops chicken green Thai curry tempura haddock and 1/2 lobster and desserts over...the 2 nights all excellent. Drink Good choice of local ale bluestone was excellent Good choice of Welsh gins and rum Staff All staff were great worked hard at very busy time of the year from morning breakfast to evening service Thank you all Will be back as soon as possibleMore

Very disappointing experience. We had been there several times in the past and the food was excellent. This time the fish was like from a bad chip shop! And the prices way too high for what we ate. We both had indigestion afterwards. I think...the chef has changed. Not going againMore