
Harvester Pontypool
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About Harvester Pontypool
On Gwent in Pontypool, Harvester Pontypool serves grilled meat, salads, pasta and seafood as a British bar and grill. Guests are seated by staff and served at the table, and a help-yourself salad bar lets diners fill their own bowl alongside the main menu. The mixed grill comes with a 4oz steak, and the BBQ chicken dish is another option, with meals served with chips. A traditional breakfast menu runs in the mornings, and the restaurant opens daily. Booking ahead is recommended. High chairs are available for families with young children, and outdoor seating gives another option for eating outside. Dogs are welcome, and a step-free entrance suits visitors with mobility needs. Those wanting food off site can order takeaway or home delivery. On-site parking is available for anyone driving in.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · On-site parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Good for kids birthday · Has changing table(s)
- DietaryServes vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
21 dishes- Get collection or delivery
- Full English Breakfast
- Fish and Chips
- Rocky Horror Sundaes
- Sirloin Steak
- Eggs Benedict
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention free salad bar, mixed grill steak and bbq chicken dish.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention free salad bar, mixed grill steak and bbq chicken dish.
Customer Review Summary
The mixed grill draws the most attention, though experiences with it diverge sharply: several diners praise the salad bar, treacle pudding, and dishes like the BBQ chicken stack or scampi as hot, tasty, and generously served, while others describe a mixed grill steak far smaller than expected or chicken served well done when medium was requested. Service is the other recurring thread, with many singling out individual servers by name for going out of their way, checking on allergies or substitutions, wrapping up meals for someone unwell, or surprising a birthday with a candle in dessert. But this isn't universal: multiple reviewers describe long unacknowledged waits, dirty uncleared tables, drinks forgotten at the bar, or being told to find their own table with no menu provided. A home delivery order arrived missing sweet potato fries, salad, and gravy, and one diner felt prices had risen without matching quality, citing an £18 BBQ chicken. Breakfast fares better, with Eggs Benedict and salmon on sticky rice both called delicious, and one visit ending with a stroppy toddler patiently accommodated by staff.
Customer Review Summary
The mixed grill draws the most attention, though experiences with it diverge sharply: several diners praise the salad bar, treacle pudding, and dishes like the BBQ chicken stack or scampi as hot, tasty, and generously served, while others describe a mixed grill steak far smaller than expected or chicken served well done when medium was requested. Service is the other recurring thread, with many singling out individual servers by name for going out of their way, checking on allergies or substitutions, wrapping up meals for someone unwell, or surprising a birthday with a candle in dessert. But this isn't universal: multiple reviewers describe long unacknowledged waits, dirty uncleared tables, drinks forgotten at the bar, or being told to find their own table with no menu provided. A home delivery order arrived missing sweet potato fries, salad, and gravy, and one diner felt prices had risen without matching quality, citing an £18 BBQ chicken. Breakfast fares better, with Eggs Benedict and salmon on sticky rice both called delicious, and one visit ending with a stroppy toddler patiently accommodated by staff.
Featured reviews
- Victoria Carnague
“Every time we visit this Harvester, it’s full of life and buzzing with people, which says so much about how popular it is. Despite how busy it always is, we’ve never had a bad meal, and the service is consistently exceptional. The staff all work incredibly hard and always make us feel welcome. On this visit, we had the pleasure of being looked after by Kyla, and I felt she deserved a special mention. She was absolutely fantastic. Unfortunately, I was suffering with the worst toothache, and Kyla couldn’t have been more caring. She kept checking in to make sure I was okay, offered me water, and kindly asked if I’d like my meal wrapped up to take home because she could see I was struggling to eat. It’s rare to come across someone with such genuine kindness and compassion. Kyla is a real credit to your team, and there should be more people like her in the world. Harvester, you are incredibly lucky to have Kyla as part of your team. Thank you once again for another wonderful meal and a fantastic experience. We’ll definitely be back!”
- Dave Evans
“Had a lovely meal but what made it special was the attentiveness of Kyra, even when she was extremely busy she made sure we were happy. She is a real asset to the restaurant.”
- Rob Long
“Enjoyed some fantastic food today at the Pontypool Harvester (the salmon rice dish was delicious!). Taken good care of by friendly and polite staff working closely with manager, Mike, who made us feel extremely welcome. We will be back there again soon...”
- Fuzzy Duck
“Had a meal for Daughters birthday today 4th July. Fantastic service by a gent we think was called Ethan? He couldn't have been more helpful, so friendly and a real credit to Harvester. Went above and beyond by popping a candle in her dessert as a surprise. Food was beautiful as usual, hot and plentiful. Thank you all for making a birthday treat so special.”
- Natalie Webley
“Absolutely amazing meal at the harvester tonight. Just as the uk are getting over a monstrous heatwave, and it still being hotter than normal the staff were still at their very best! Couldn’t do enough for us and also couldn’t apologise enough for a longer wait for food, but I would prefer to wait abit longer and everyone keep hydrated & safe. Kayla our server was running around like a headless chicken, she has been our server a couple of times and she always makes you feel like you are the only people she is waiting on when in reality there are several tables. Thank you harvest keep up the good work and stay safe!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Simple, child-friendly chain restaurant serving grilled meat, salads, pasta & seafood.”
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Popular for popular for breakfast
- Popular for popular for lunch
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed outside
Show more amenities
- Has no-contact delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Good for kids
- Serves vegan dishes
- Has bar on site
- Offerings· 13
- Serves alcohol
- Serves beer
- Serves cocktails
- Serves coffee
- Serves food
- Serves healthy options
- Serves late-night food
- Quick bite
- Has salad bar
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves wine
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Service options· 2
- Offers delivery
- On-site services available
- Dining options· 7
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Parking· 4
- Free parking lot
- On-site parking
- Paid parking lot
- Plenty of parking
- Highlights· 4
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Popular for· 4
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Cosy
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids birthday
- Has changing table(s)
- Has kids' menu
- Planning· 2
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
Location
Bar & grills near Harvester Pontypool
- Three Blackbirds Inn4.11,6274.7 mi
sunday roast, fish and chips, loaded fries
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvester Pontypool | 4.34,619 | — | free salad bar, mixed grill steak, bbq chicken dish |
| Three Blackbirds Inn | 4.11,627 | 4.7 mi | sunday roast, fish and chips, loaded fries |
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