The Carpenters Arms
Coed-Y-Paen, NP4 0TH - Pontypool
·£10–30
Bar
British
Menu - Popular Dishes
Fish and Chips
Apple Pie
Garlic Mushrooms
Hummus
Cheese Burger
Vegan Roast
Garlic Prawns
Iced Tea
Super Bock on Draft
Panna Cotta
Craft Ale & Mulled Wine
Latte
Irish Coffee
Pie of the Day
Wagyu Beef
Pot Roast
Rigó Jancsi
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Outdoor seating
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Dine-in
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Delivery
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Takeout
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Alcohol
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Cocktails
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Wine
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Reservations
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Wheelchair accessible
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Accessible restroom
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Casual
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Cozy
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Good for groups
👍 Recommended by 10 people
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📊 Popular Times
Not busy
Moderate
Very busy
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Google Reviews ⭐ 4.5/5 (378)
Edited a year ago
So glad to see it is open again, and even more glad after trying their freshly cooked tasty menu and meeting their welcoming and extremely friendly and helpful new owners. Great gluten free and veggie options, and for fussy eaters like …
3 years ago
Had my first roast meal here and absolutely fell in love with the place and food. The service is friendly and quick.
I ordered the Vegan Wellington and it was fantastic. The gravy was delicious and …
2 years ago
Had a really lovely time at The Carpenters last night, attending an evening of Mediumship. (Definitely want to know when you are putting on the next one please Nelson!) …
3 years ago
Went on Saturday the 30/04/22, despite being very very busy they got us a table with no reservation (although I'd advise booking to avoid disappointment). The food was beautiful, I had garlic mushrooms for starters, steak & ale pie for …
3 years ago
Lovely food lovely people desserts looked amazing. But we were so full I could not fit one in would defo recommend 100 per cent bith the manager and chef were so friendly
6 months ago
Place has really gone downhill. Extremely late service (took an hour and a half for food) and the food wasn’t better than Wetherspoons. Such a shame, was such a nice place before, the location is still amazing, so just stop for a drink only.
Features & Services
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has fireplace
Has great beer selection
Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Has great tea selection
Has great wine list
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Serves healthy options
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has catering
Serves dessert
Has seating
Has table service
Amenities
Has bar on site
Has toilet
Has Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Historic
Romantic
Crowd
Family friendly
Good for groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Popular with tourists
Planning
Reservations required
Dinner reservations recommended
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free parking lot
On-site parking
Plenty of parking
Pets
Dogs allowed
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