The Open Hearth - Torfaen

Stopped here after a stroll up the cancel, kids had cooked dinner and I had the Chicken stuffing baguette that comes with roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding and gravy. Cant fault the food, was delicious, portion size was great and service fine. Top notch, and we will be back.

Had high hopes based on previous reviews but these were unfortunately not met. We each had the Sunday roast (beef, lamb and chicken) and it was definitely quantity over quality. No one from our table could honestly rate the food, it was edible but nothing more. We each tried the desserts too, these were slightly better but the Whippy ice cream was watery and flavourless. The staff were nice but the facilities such as rest rooms are dated and shabby. Probably fine if you’re dropping in for a drink as you’re walking along the canal but definitely wouldn’t consider it a restaurant.

Really nice atmosphere in this pub, on a nice day it’s lovely to sit outside on the canal and they sometimes have live bands. Tonight, 9 of us came for a meal and a few drinks, opened a tab straight away, no problem being seated and was a chilled atmosphere. staff were so helpful and friendly, couldn’t be more helpful if they tried. Food was great and came quite quickly considering there was 9 of us! Wasn’t too expensive either, very happy!

Lovely little find on a warm spring day! Food was lovely and fast, pleasant service.. So nice to eat outdoors next to the canal and watch the world go by... plenty of outdoor seating for food or just drinks, plenty of parking, children's play area near some of the seating, other seating further away and closer to the canal... what more could you want...

Thank you so much for turning the ice cream machine back on. The food was stunning and the service amazing !me and the bestie ate loving the music and vibes on a Tuesday evening .