Vegan
Western
Beer/Wine
Take-out
British
Catering
European
Fusion
Gluten-free
Welsh
Pub with a large selection of vegan mains plus starters, sides, kids' dishes, and vegan desserts. Also has dog food. Kitchen open until 9pm daily, but pub is open later. Formerly served meat but transitioned to fully vegan January 2022. Open Mon-Sat 12:00-21:00, Sun 12:00-16:00.
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- Outdoor seating
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- Wheelchair accessible
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Last update on 28 Jul 2023 by ry_edwards
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Added by ry_edwards on 26 Jul 2021
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272 Reviews
First Review by ClydieCreese
BeccaEdwards
Points +34
Christmas Dinner 2024 - Edit
The service was super speedy! We had to prebook and preorder our festive menu but when it came out it was absolutely delicious. We had the faux grois, pr*wn cocktail, Maple Glazed fillet roast dinner (complete with Yorkshire pudding and all the trimmings) and Yule log and black forest Cheesecake for dessert. Wonderful atmosphere in the pub, too!
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Touring_in_tillie
Points +653
Wonderful pub - for vegan & non vegans! - Edit
Fantastic pub with great food, for vegan & non-vegans alike!
Read moreWe’ve now been there times and are planning our next trip in the New Year.
Highly recommend!
Dogs more than welcome. 🐾
Update: we went back in August 2024 and it’s still great with so much choice! ✨
Update: Xmas dinner 2024 - fantastic as always. 🎄 the staff were exceptional.
Updated from previous review on 2024-08-28
Pros: The cheesecake!, Dog friendly, Camper van friendly
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Charltonchick
Points +77
Delicious plentiful food - Edit
Absolutely delicious food - we had the 3 coirse Christmas menu. Delicious faux gras to start, followed by t*rkey with ALL the trimmings and then some, and Welsh cakes to finish. Cosy place with friendly and attentive staff. We’ll be back!
Read morePros: Delicious food and great staff , So many choices , Good prices
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ThroughTheLens
Points +440
Spectacular food, friendly staff, cosy environment - Edit
Just had a 3 course Christmas dinner there and it was fantastic.
Read moreHad a Cheesy garlic bread starter to share, which was a great size for two.
Then for my main I had a 'Tournedos Rossini' which is basically a Christmas roast including a 3D printer vegan meat flank which was unlike any vegan meat I've ever tried before. Sided by a wide range of stuffing balls, 'pigs' in blankets, Yorkshire pud and roast veg.
For desert I enjoyed a delicious cheese cake, and the entire meal was fantastic, carried to the table by lovely and friendly staff.
We are keen to return when they are running their normal menu to try their big range of food.
Highly recommend.
Pros: 3D printed vegan meats , One of the best gravys I've had, Friendly staff
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CassWhelan
Points +16
5 stars all round! - Edit
Food, drinks, and service were all great. Tasty food at reasonable prices. Would 100% recommend and will be back.
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Libra77
Points +3524
Queen Inn - Edit
Lovely traditional pub with really welcoming owners. I stayed overnight in my campervan and had Sunday roast the day after. (Owners happy to allow campervans if buying a meal.)
Read moreI had a relaxing night lulled to sleep by the running water of the adjacent stream. Very quiet after the pub closes.
This place is very popular and you’ll likely need to book a table, it was full today. The roast is served in two sittings on Sundays, an extensive menu is available on other days and I’d love to return and try this soon. I had the homemade seitan roast, which came with a good selection of veg, roast potatoes, a Yorkshire pudding and a massive portion of gravy. I couldn’t fit in a pudding, but took away a portion of the lemon cheesecake for my daughter to have and it was scrummy.
Finally got to try here and I wasn’t disappointed 😋
Updated from previous review on 2024-11-10
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JoshuaBrunt-Torjusse
Points +11
Great food! - Edit
My vegan partner and I went for a celebratory meal and couldn't fault it! Everything was great and on par if not better than the meat equivalent. Wouldnt hesitate visiting again sooner rather than later
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LloydWatkin
Points +314
Great food! - Edit
Finally got to visit with the wife and kids today. Food was fantastic, kids portions were fairly generous, staff were lovely, and not too expensive.
Read moreIt's standard pub food not a gastro pub as some might suspect.
Pros: Amazing fully vegan menu, Lovely staff, Good prices
Cons: Quite small so I'm not sure you can just turn up
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RoboHippy
Points +21
Tasty pub food - Edit
A really good selection of pub food
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olivia123
Points +309
Wow amazing - Edit
What fabulous food. We travelled 4 hours to visit this pub and we were so impressed!!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-10-21
Pros: Excellent value , Loads of fake meat alternatives , Inventive dishes
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Mollymoon
Points +26
Amazing !!! - Edit
Been here twice now with my partner and wow it’s so nice to have so many amazing vegan options!
Read moreThe staff are super lovely and provided great service!
Will definitely be back again!
Pros: Food, Great service , Atmosphere
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czery
Points +100
Delicious classical cuisine - Edit
This vegan restaurant offers a wide selection of vegan alternatives to classical local food like fish'n'chips, steaks, pies, burgers, ... All the dishes we tried were delicious. Most remarkable was how dog-friendly this place is: Free treats, blankets so that dogs can come on the bench, water and dog-food selection
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-10-10
Pros: Delicious vegan local classics, Very dog-friendly, Super nice staff
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Lynstep
Points +46
Fantastic food - Edit
Well worth a special trip for lunch. This was the best meal we have had at a restaurant since turning vegan and we are already planning our next visit.
Read morePros: The mixed grill, The chilli beef, The custard slices
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RojiVerdeVgn
Points +705
Amazing food and experience - Edit
A friendly welcome was followed by some amazingly tasty and very filling food. Highly recommend the mixed grill. It was incredible. Tried the Jaffa Cake pudding with ice cream and it was superb.
Read moreOnly thing, I'd like to see at the Queen's Inn and other places, is a separate area for those with dogs. This would accommodate those of us who love animals, but have allergies, and/or just don't want the strong smell/behaviour of someone's dog interfering with the enjoyment of a meal.
Hope to visit again.
Pros: Incredible food, Great service, Lovely experience
Cons: No sepearte area for those visiting with dogs
JaneEdwards
Thank you for your review, we do try to keep dogs in our Lounge area but not everyone tells us when booking 🙈 glad you enjoyed your visit and your food, hopefully see you again soon. 💚
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VictoriaHawtin
Points +42
A weekend in Cwmbran/ Pontypool - Edit
We decided to have a trip Down to Cwmbran because we wanted to try the Queen Inn after hearing so many good things. So we booked a Saturday lunch and A Sunday Lunch . For the Saturday Lunch we had the Lemon and Pepper Tofu and The Hunters Chicken and a side of Crispy Chilli Beef which was all absolutely delicious and cooked perfectly. For Dessert we had the Sticky Ginger Sponge and Chocolate, which were sweet and indulgent a real treat.
Read moreOn the Sunday we had the juicy marbles steak and the Rosemary Chicken thighs Roasts. The Portion was generous and the veg were all cooked how I like them. It was a comforting traditional roast dinner that is just what I wanted, The chicken thighs were very realistic but this wasn't an issue for me. The Juicy Marbles was cooked just as the person wanted. We ended up with three clean plates. For Dessert we had Apple pie with Custard and Lemon and Berry Cheesecake with Ice Cream. The Cheesecake was zingy , light and tasty. The Apple pie was warming and filling. All in all the Queen Inn Didn't disappoint and we have even booked our festive meal at the Queen Inn for December. Highly recommend the Queen Inn
Pros: The food is a high standard , The menu has lots of choice , Staff were welcoming and friendly .
Cons: Nothing
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lesleyjco
Points +170
Fantastic! - Edit
Sunday roast is amazing! So many things on one plate!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-05-19
Pros: All of the delicious food, Great location, Lovely staff
Cons: None
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LettuceMuncher
Points +736
Gut busting portions - Edit
We'd been looking forward to eating at The Queen's Inn for months and it didn't disappoint. Well worth the wait. The Queen's is a typical pub set up with a covered beer garden. It's situationed on a hill next to a picturesque stream & there's ample parking.
Read moreWe shared the cheesy garlic bread to start. Then I ordered the chicken & BBQ ribs while my partner had the Queen burger. The portion sizes was great & we really enjoyed our meals. Very tasty. We both felt so full after that, that unfortunately we couldn't manage a dessert. I'd have loved to try something but again the dessert portion sizes were big & being so full, I just couldn't manage it 😞
I can definitely recommend The Queen's. It was wonderful having so much choice. It's such a novelty being able to choose anything in a menu and know that it's cruelty free. The waiting & bar staff were very friendly and welcoming.
Updated from previous review on 2024-08-29
Pros: Great choice , Big portions , Reasonable prices
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Lauralouiseyoga
Points +43
Outstanding experience - Edit
I had an absolutely phenomenal experience at The Queens Inn in Cwmbran. The vegan food was outstanding—the best I’ve ever had! The staff were so lovely and welcoming, creating such a warm atmosphere that made the whole experience feel special. They were also incredibly lovely to our dog, which made us feel even more at home!
Read moreGood portions and great price.
Even my dad, who’s usually hard to convince when it comes to vegan food, loved the food! Highly recommend for anyone—vegan or not
Updated from previous review on 2024-09-25
Pros: Incredible vegan food , Warm, friendly staff , Welcoming atmosphere
Cons: That I don’t live closer!!
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EllieEngland
Points +153
Great pub menu - Edit
My 7th visit to the pub. There is so much choice on the menu and lots of fake meats if you like that kind of thing. Nice choice of desserts. Friendly staff and quick service.
Read morePros: Menu choice , Quick service, Big portions
Cons: Not open Sunday eve
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CazHarrison
Points +18
Saturday lunch - Edit
We headed across from the East Midlands to visit, and it did not disappoint. The journey was well worth it, the food was delicious and the staff were all incredibly friendly. Will definitely make the trip again.
Read moreTip: book in advance theirsiary was chocka.
Pros: Friendly staff, Beautiful location, Great food
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ElliotRobinson
Points +184
The best place to eat for your four legged companions - Edit
Fabulous food and hands down to best restaurant for dogs I’ve ever been to, complete with a doggie menu and blankets in case you want them snuggled up next to you!
Read morePros: Brilliant for groups with dogs, So many vegan options , Great meat mimics
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whumpty
Points +861
Brilliant - Edit
Ordered the mixed grill. Every aspect was fab! Really couldn't fault it and the portion size was really generous. Nice service. Chocolate fudge cake was also lovely. Would definitely visit again.
Read morePros: Food was fab
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VeganDakini
Points +186
Delicious Sunday Roast - Edit
Lovely located traditional pub with vegan steakhouse - the Sunday roast did not disappoint. Lots of choice of starters, mains and desserts. Friendly helpful staff.
Read morePros: Delicious food - lots of choice, Great value - good size portions, Friendly, helpful staff
Cons: None
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KatieGarrett
Points +43
Disappointed - Edit
Very disappointed. Came here a few years back when they were vegan for just veganuary - absolutely loved it. I have been dreaming about returning for some time. However this time we felt incredibly let down. One of the meals we ordered was the fish and chips with mushy peas and tartare sauce. This plate only has 4 components, a fairly simple dish. The meal was brought out with no tartare sauce. When the waitress brought out another meal we asked for the tartare sauce. She told us "the kitchen has been too busy to make it". I'm sorry, but that is a terrible excuse. Imagine bringing out Mac and cheese, without the cheese sauce because the "kitchen was too busy". Or a loaded fries without the topping. Not only was this a poor excuse, the attitude from the waitress was far from appropriate. If the kitchen was too busy, tell us before we order a meal. We would have happily picked another option. Or when you bring the plate out with something clearly missing, be honest and open. Don't wait for the customer to have to ask. We did ask if the kitchen had some time to make some sauce then that would be great, because in all fairness the fish and chips was bland and clearly needed that component. She eventually returned when we had a mouthful of dinner left with what could only be described as mayo, a chopped pickle with a sprinkle of parsley. No seasoning. Basically, it was just mayo.
Read moreWe have been vegan for 5 years and was looking forward to going out for a proper vegan pub meal. I for one won't be returning. We had been planning on having a dessert, because it's not often that you have the choice to, however, after that incredibly poor service I didn't want to waste any more money or time in this environment.
Maybe make the menu smaller and concentrate on smashing those items, as it didn't seem overly busy.
We did speak to a lady at the bar prior to leaving who offered us a dessert. However, at this point we were too disgusted with the service that we couldn't bring ourselves to stay.
On a positive note, the lamb kabab loaded fries was delicious.
Pros: Lamb loaded fries
Cons: Service, Attitude, Fish and chips
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Bethymayy2
Points +91
Lovely pub for a good vegan feed - Edit
I’ve been here twice so far and enjoyed it both times. The mixed grill is massive, big enough for 4! They only lose a point here because the second time I went it was not as good. The onion rings were undercooked so went soggy and not crispy, and the sauce had split and was inedible. The lamb skewer was pretty bland too. I think they were having an off day though and I’d definitely go back.
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victisch1
Points +802
Fab! - Edit
Traditional pub with all vegan menu. Specialises in meat substitutes which I’m not keen on, hence the rating. Friendly service in a lovely, off the beaten track location.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-07-20
Pros: Dog friendly
Cons: Few healthy choices
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CharlieMills
Points +5286
The most delicious burger! - Edit
All the food here was amazing. The beef and chicken burger with bacon and cheese was delicious. I loved the chicken and ribs too. The Sunday dinner here was delicious and such good value £14 for the chicken - more for the steaks. The cheesecake was so good too.
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