The Bridgend Brynmawr - Blaenau Gwent

This is a real rarity in the Valleys: a pub that offers ample choice for vegetarians and vegans. If you travelling west on the Heads of the Valleys and have had enough of the roadworks on the Clydach gorge, this is a great place to stop. I fancied the curried cauliflower pie, but this was (temporarily? off the menu, so I had a Mexican beanburger and chips instead. This was fine, but a bit stodgy, and i was longing for some green veg, too. Also the only real ale on offer was Hobgoblin; a nice pale ale would 've been just the job. That aside, the Bridge is a great find, but you may need to book at busy times. Oh, for the benefit of any passing Americans: 'bryn ' is easy to pronounce (rhymes with 'gin ' , but 'mawr ' rhymes with 'flour '; only imagine it 's spelled with about six Rs: 'flourrrrrr '.

Lovely meal great service Parking: Great Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Mixed Grill and Chips, Beef Madras Parking space: Plenty of parking

Lovely friendly welcome, perfect pub grub. Price per person: £60–70 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4

We had food delivered, three different curries, all cold, sent back. Came back, still cold, korma smothered in mint sauce. Overall food disgusting. Food: 1 Service: 3 Atmosphere: 3

It was an amazing place to have good food served quickly and tasted fresh, was very happy with the customer service and lovely family atmosphere, great place for celebrating occasions with friends and family. Would need to book as this place is usually very busy. Wheelchair accessibility: There is a flat surface in and out of the dining area, they have an upper floor in there so please advise when booking table if pushchair or wheelchair users are with you.