Dynevor Arms — Restaurant in Wales

Nobody gets five stars, but saying that, this is as close as it gets. A very warm welcome to a warm, cosy, yet spacious village pub that has a lovely atmosphere, and the gentle buzz of conversation enhanced this. The staff were very pleasant, busy, yet attenntive. One of the best menu selections I've seen for a long, long time with, just for example, a selection of three types of fish dishes which include sea bass, salmon, and cod - four if king prawns are included. Additionally, as if there is not enough choice on the table menu, there is also a 'specials board' with additional choices. The food (not fish) was well presented, piping hot and plentiful - I couldn't finish mine. If you like onion rings, the ones served here are the best! Seriously!! The batter is unbelievably crispy - not soggy in the least - and tasty, sooo tasty! The rings are from large onions. Chips - well, if you like chips, this is definitely the place to go - crispy, and so tasty, and not your usual bland 'pub chips/fries' - these seem to be scalloped and seasoned. What more to be said? Several dining areas ranging from a smallish room through to the main dining area and then through to the large conservatory area. A lovely seating area outside with mature garden, which in the warmer weather will be a delight to sit in and enjoy food or drink outside. Finally, access from the car park can be a little awkward due to some steep and narrow steps for those with mobility issues, but thoughtfully, several disabled parking slots have been allocated at the front of the pub, with easy access to the interior. We've been here quite a few times, and this is one of our 'Go to' places for lunch when in the vicinity of Llantrisant....

Following all the review I was looking forward to enjoying a quality Sunday lunch.

The pub is a traditional country pub fayre and is well presented whilst having that older pub feel, not a fake old pub if that makes sense.

Service was ok - not overly attentive and at times a little dismissive, for example I began to request certain veg/potch to not be included in my plate - and I was stopped mid sentence to be told it comes for the table - which was ok - but a little abrupt.

Food was quick to arrive at the table and I was disappointed to find the pitch was on the plate not in the veg bowl as was advised.

Plates consisted of your meat selection, roast potatoes, potch and gravy - the amount of meat was reasonable, roast potatoes a little stingey - not that Sunday roast opulence - 3 roast potatoes in my mind is tight.

Onto the veg bowl, for 3 persons it was effectively a cereal bowl, half filled with peas, minimal carrots, small amount of cabbage and 4 new potatoes - definitely not enough for 3 persons.

Roast flavour and cooking was good, meats perfectly cooked and not tough or fatty, and veg cooked well.

Puddings were a little disappointing - the cheesecake had the weirdest consistency - more of a whipped cream base then that sharper cream cheese flavour, the fresh single cream with it managed to bring a little dairy flavour back to it.

With so many pubs using Sundays to showcase and attract customers - I would not put this anywhere near the crowd, sadly the chain carveries manage to trump at a similar price range (not what I am seeking from a country pub).

Not likely to return and I wouldn't rate as a destination pub...

I visited here for three first time Friday and was left disappointed. I ordered a lasagne which i had confirmed was beef prior to - the chicken curry was being unsold by the Chef however went with lasagne. I can honestly say I've never had anything like it. The lasagne wobbled, the lasagne had a similar texture as blamange and the bolognese was tasteless, I added salt etc however, felt queasy trying and therefore didn't. If did manage a handful of chips. My.partner enjoyed his meal of cod and chips.

I found it a little strange how nobody approached to ask how food etc was and although we asked for the bill however upon waiting a little we saw that the staff were busy and went to the bar. Upon asking for the bill we mentioned what we has as well as the fact the lasagne meal was left on the table as although tried I could not eat it and was very disappointed. Paul was called over however did nothing I assume he was the manager nut seemed unphased at the issue. A young barman who was behind the bar with the card machine presented this to us and asked how everything was I was honest I'm saying my food was disgusting. The bar person actually burst out laughing to which I advised I felt was unprofessional and poor customer service this only made matters more or a comedy it would appear as rhe laughter continued. I expressed my disgust at this and was met with a 'oh you are serious'. No apology, no refund, no acceptance of poor experience.

I emailed the premises directly but received no response so far. Looking at other reviews I am hardly surprised. I would not waste money let alone...