The New Conway

When i went for the first time over christmas there was limited choice of food with variations on 'meat + potatoes', some carrots or green beans or something would have been welcome. The christmas pudding was bland and soggy. There was ample seating for my group of nine and there was light music playing at low volume. The food came in good portions but still seemed over priced for what it was. Service was very slow on a day that wasn't busy. The entrance smelt as though the carpet had seen it's fair share of spilt beers. Would not go there again out of choice.
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Food 3 | Service 2 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 4
Monday, January 02, 2012

Tried this place twice now, once in the summer for an al fresco pint and lunch and then in the winter for an evening meal. Both times I was satisfied and had a good experience.

Although I tend to see the point of people when they find it a bit pricey, it has to be understood that this place would not consider itself just another local pub (that said it's location will always contrast this). The food is imaginative and thoughtful as is beyond the usual choices found at 'Your Local'.

What really made it stand out though is the service I experienced, the staff were passionate and knowledgeable about both the food and the drink on offer and they made us feel very welcome indeed.

In all a nice and unique place, serving good distinctive food, great selection of Beers and Wines and for that reason its worth paying for.
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Ben
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Food 7 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 7
Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Moss said "The previous reviewer is a little confused. The New Conway is pretty far from a being just a corner pub."

Well if it's not a corner pub. What is it ? At £9. 75 for a pint of lager and a glass of wine it should be a bar on the French Riviera ......
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Taff - View all reviews by this user
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Food 2 | Service 2 | Atmosphere 2 | Value for money 1
Monday, November 08, 2010

The previous reviewer is a little confused. The New Conway is pretty far from a being just a corner pub. The food is always first class, imaginative and served in a polite and unfussy way.
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Moss
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Saturday, June 05, 2010

Goodness me it's just a corner local pub. The bar prices are extortionate. The food is average, why are the plates always cold ?

The owners should maybe get a reality check and remember it's a local boozer and not the Hilton. (The lager is cheaper in the Hilton).
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Taffy
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Food 2 | Service 2 | Atmosphere 2 | Value for money 1
Monday, May 31, 2010

The pub for me was far better, the food was better! the atmosphere was better I generally liked the pub, the restaurants new family feel is really not well suited! I had fish and chips a great British favourite the fish was cold inside the batter, the chips were as white as they were in the freezer and well if you could call this tartar sauce! It was horrible meal, well presented though but not good enough I'm sure if it has this family restaurant theme the menu needs to be better! "credit crunch lunch" you're having a laugh I bet! 2 course meal £10 go to cosmos 3 course buffet meal with a wonderful range of oriental food if your looking for quality nearby go to cibo's, diner 77 or cafe brava or on romilly crescent le gallois or stefano's now they're quality!
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Lawrence - View all reviews by this user
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Food 4 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 6
Thursday, May 20, 2010

I Went to the New Conway last night for the first time. I hadn't been to the old Conway.

The interior is clean and modern with some nice older touches. The art work on the walls and the book shelves.

The staff were amazing, happy to discuss the pub, beers they served and the food and came across as being very knowledgable.

I had the Boston beans with Pork Belly and had no idea what to expect from it. What I got was close to perfection. Really tasty beans with shredded meat, accompanied by garlic toast that sent my taste buds wild. The block of pork belly went from VERY crispy crackling to the softest juiciest pork and on to a layer a beautiful soft salty fat.

I just about managed to share some warm spiced jamaican cake with cream and toffee, which was presented beautifully and tasted delicious.

After settling up (You can keep a tab open so you dont have to keep putting your card number into the machine) and another chat with the barman we left a packed pub. I just wish I could have stayed for the quiz.

I'll definately be going back and I am trying to think of people I havent yet recommended it to.
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Gavin
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Monday, January 25, 2010

ate Sunday lunch there yesterday and it was terrible. . stringy, fatty beef with very small portion of veg. 2 potatoes each and burnt yorkshire pudding,and was cold on arrival. not at all value for money. grossly overpriced. went with party of 6 who were not at all impressed either.
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j. blooggs
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Food 0 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 0 | Value for money 0
Monday, September 14, 2009