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PRICE RANGE
US$11 - US$28
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, After-hours
CUISINES
Bar, British, Pub, Welsh, Gastropub
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Dog Friendly
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Reviewed 17 October 2020 via mobile
I hope the tent is closed!

Made a reservation for Sunday lunch but the only tables left we’re in the ‘Marquee’! Ok we thought as it’s a premium venue it would be ok. The Marquee was a grubby tent with muddy grass underfoot and picnic benches which my elderly mother struggled...More

Date of visit: September 2020
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PenYCaeInn, Owner at Pen y Cae Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 21 October 2020

My apologies for the marque, we are sorting it out soon with new floor and heating,, maybe due to social distance and busy this was the only option, next time hopfully a better experience regards Anthony

Reviewed 6 October 2020
Lovely food, lovely surroundinga

Had lunch at Pen y Cae early October. Excellent food and very well presented. Fast, friendly and professional service in great surroundings. A small "zoo" in the gardens was an added benefit! Can thoroughly recommend!

Date of visit: October 2020
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Reviewed 20 September 2020 via mobile
Everything fine but the animals

Popped in for a drink. Everything fine, pleasant staff. Distancing and tracing adhered to. BUT oh dear the animals, the conditions they were kept in are not adequate or barely adequate. Too many meerkats in a small area, hardly enough room for the wallabies to...More

Date of visit: September 2020
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PenYCaeInn, Owner at Pen y Cae Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 21 October 2020

Seen a few crazy reviews in the past, but this is the best one yet, you are absolutely barking mad,

Reviewed 5 September 2020
Definitely worth a visit. Very tasty.

Popped in here hoping for dinner after long walk. The staff were expecting a lots of people for the evening but were more than happy to accommodate us. We had a pizza and the fish pie and it was one of the best meals I've...More

Date of visit: September 2020
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Reviewed 31 August 2020 via mobile
Nice to see it open again

Went to the pen y cae for a meal last Saturday, and as usual the food and service was superb.there were 4 of us together all had different meals but all were really nice. However, I must comment on the deserts, £7.00 for a small...More

Date of visit: August 2020
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Reviewed 29 August 2020 via mobile
Lovely setting & delicious food

Thank you all at Pen y Cae for a wonderful experience from start to finish. The staff were all friendly and efficient especially Aaron who was totally charming - Diolch yn fawr :-). All our meals were spot on and we would highly recommend the...More

Date of visit: August 2020
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Reviewed 29 August 2020 via mobile
Dog friendly. Lovely atmosphere.

Dog friendly. Lovely atmosphere. Super mini zoo. Great food. Tables and settees. Good value for money

Date of visit: August 2020
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Reviewed 21 August 2020
Another Welsh gem

My partner and I along with our 9 month old son was visiting the local caves Dan Yr Ogof And fancied lunch.. 5 mins down the road and we found this beautifully decorated warm Welsh inn .. the food was so good ..the service impeccable...More

Date of visit: August 2020
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Reviewed 21 August 2020
Family of 3

As a family of three, we ate for the first time at the Pen Y Cae in on 21st August following a number of recommendations, the place did not disappoint. A fabulous venue which is tastefully decorated, a wide range of drinks to choose from,...More

Date of visit: August 2020
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Reviewed 20 August 2020 via mobile
Great pub

Great service, food arrived in good time and staff were friendly. They were accommodating of a vegan diet and the meals were exactly what we needed after a walk.

Date of visit: August 2020
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Response from AlanMichaelWard | Reviewed this property |
I’ve no idea - give them a call.
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Response from dianneCardiff | Reviewed this property |
Certainly not our experience!
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Hilary P
1 October 2018|
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Response from PenYCaeInn | Property representative |
You can call in to purchase a gift voucher, alternatively give us a ring on 01639730100 for more advice. Many thanks
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    Pen y Cae Inn is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
    • Food: 4.5
    • Service: 4.5
    • Value: 4.5
    • Atmosphere: 4.5