The Lower New Inn - Torfaen

We were incredibly impressed by this restaurant - the food, the ambiance, and the service were all fantastic. The staff were extremely attentive and went above and beyond to make our experience enjoyable. The Sunday Roast was exceptional, one of the best I've had in a restaurant in a long time. It came with all the traditional trimmings, but we also ordered the cauliflower cheese and Dauphinoise on the side, which were absolutely delicious. The meal was well worth the price, and I am looking forward to returning to try their main menu. We dined in the bar area, which had a relaxed yet elegant atmosphere, and I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone.

We had an absolutely lovely experience at this restaurant. Everything was cooked and presented perfectly. Our family traveled a long way to dine here and we were not disappointed. One guest even said the tuna with sauce was fantastic, and they are used to dining at very expensive restaurants, so it was a great compliment. The desserts were delicious but quite large. The only downside was that it was a bit cold at the back of the restaurant, but the amazing food made up for it. Thank you to the staff for providing us with a wonderful New Year's Day meal. The service was brilliant and the food was equally fantastic.

My friends and family visited this restaurant during the Christmas season. The ambiance was wonderful with attentive staff and delicious food that was beautifully presented and tasted amazing. This is a fantastic spot for food enthusiasts in the area.

I'm visiting my dad, but grew up here and worked behind the bar before I went to uni in the 90s, so I remember it as the Lower from the olden days (IYKYK). Turns out, both of us look a bit different to how we looked back then. It's had a GORGEOUS makeover, and the decor is just on point with a tasteful fusion of modern and classic European. The music was appropriate, if a touch loud when sat close to the speaker. But not offensively so. The service was excellent; friendly and attentive. Ok so drinks; they have some sort of French gin that was sweet and went perfectly with elderflower tonic, served with what I think were sloes and a sprig of rosemary. I was LIVING for it. Papa said the malbec was very decent too. I also had a chocolate martini, and it was divine too. The food. Yaaaas, queen, the food. So there's not a huge range of choice, like when you go somewhere and you have to go through a ten page menu, but I can recommend the chicken goose pate and the sirloin steak. Both were done perfectly and I could literally eat that every day for ever. All in all, a well deserved five stars. Not cheap (hence the title), but given there's ample parking and it's a restaurant rather than a pub that shouldn't be a problem. Will definitely recommend and visit again.

Yet again, excellent food, ambiance super festive yet calm, beautiful decorations (and not just the Christmas decs) the meal presentations were super too as was the taste. Service really is given with a smile. First class experience, thank you to both chaps managing front of house and excellent meals (to the chef). Here's to a prosperous New Year for everyone providing exceptional food and service this standard really does deserve patronage. Best wishes and thank you again.