The Ivor Arms Inn - Rhondda Cynon Taf

Over crowded car park, spilling out into the nearing housing estates. Felt like a busy canteen inside, staff stressed, customers being pushed and shoved out of the way queuing for our table 30 mibs staff trying to get the dinners out, I could go on and on, took ages to get a drink and for somebody to take our order, meal arrived hour and a half later, the meat was beautiful. But the veg i was chewing cold wet water. Won't be back anytime soon.

Fantastic family Sunday lunch, great food and staff could not have been more accommodating and helpful, thank you very much

I pre-booked a table for tonight at 6:15pm for 4. When we got there it was packed. One side was a wedding and the other a 30th birthday and a packed bar. We weren't greeted on arrival and had to wait for 35 minutes to be seated to which we were sandwiched between two tables. We had to ask several times to order food and even had to wait 40 minutes for our drinks. If it wasn't for the fact all other establishments were booked in the area we wouldn't have stayed. Fairplay to the waiter and waitresses they were run ragged but shame on management allowing the capacity of people tonight squashed under 1 roof (H&S risk). We certainly won't be returning.

We visited The Ivor on Saturday 25th, as a group of 6 adults. A lovely village pub/restaurant. Our table was booked for 7.30 and we were seated at our table on time but sadly at 7.55 we had to go looking for a member of staff to take our food order. The food took a little while to arrive but not overly so, and we were fully aware it was a busy Saturday evening. The food was excellent and we all enjoyed our meals. Unfortunately, the service is what let this restaurant down. One of our party ordered a drink and didn't receive it until he went to the bar 20 minutes later to ask where his drink was (it was only a diet coke). 45 minutes after we'd finished our main course, our plates had not been cleared, and neither had anyone asked if we'd like a dessert. This is not a reflection on the staff who actually served us, as they were lovely. However, our table just wasn't looked after. We decided to leave at that point and asked for the bill, which funnily enough, arrived in a few moments. My husband spoke to whom he believed to be the manager (but he wasn't 100% sure) and expressed our disappointment at the poor service. The lady did apologise, but we felt she wasn't that bothered. Sadly, we probably won't return due to this.

Booked a table for 8 for lunch. Pre-ordered food as limited on time. Excellent presentation, go hungry as big portions. Ceri is an amazing host and has a good team working for her. Also visited for Sunday dinner.. best one around in area