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The Malcolm Uphill (JD Wetherspoon), Caerphilly
Caerphilly
CF83 1FQ
Reviews of The Malcolm Uphill (JD Wetherspoon) (Average Rating: 6½ of 10) see review guidelines
Quinno _ left this review about The Malcolm Uphill (JD Wetherspoon)
Classic 20 year old comfy conversion with what looks like a recent light renovation. You have two long rooms (via a knock-through into an adjacent property) either side of a central servery. Interest in the right room via some nice arched ‘coal shaft’ booths. Service with a smile and chat from the engaging young barman. GBG listed, my Innis & Gunn beer festival ale was very good (NBSS 4) and I think there was a choice of four guests - though Beer Fest time tends to increase the range so I assume three is the standard default as it is in many small town Wethers now. Overall, a well-run Spoons with a nice atmosphere (at lunchtime, anyway).
On 4th December 2024
- rating: 7
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Blue Scrumpy left this review about The Malcolm Uphill (JD Wetherspoon)
After a curry on the outskirts of the town, we rounded off our visit to Caerphilly with a visit to the town centre branch of Wetherspoon's which is conveniently located close to the bus and train stations and the main shopping area.
As usual, it was busy and we went to the bar to see what they had to offer. We were very quickly approached to ensure we had completed Covid formalities and requested to take a seat, which we duly did.
I was after a pint and wanted to use a CAMRA 50p off voucher. Attempting to order via the app was therefore not an option. Instead, there was a piece of paper on the table with green on one side and red on the other to indicate whether or not you required service. Not a bad idea during times of Plague and probably copied from Brazilian restaurants. Unfortunately, despite plenty of staff and much waving of the green side of the slip by my drinking partner, service was on the slow side.
Greene King Abbot, Ruddles Best & Sharp's Doom Bar are the regular ales. The guest beer was Summerskills Westward Ho! and the real cider was Thistly Cross Whisky Cask.
This place is certainly quite spacious. Toilets are upstairs, therefore allowing more space for drinking and dining. As the previous reviewer states, the 3 booths to one side are quite novel. All around, there are also pictures of the local motor cycling hero after which the pub is named.
Not the worst Wetherspoon's I've been in, but the lack of beer choice and the slow service didn't do it many favours.
On 15th July 2021
- rating: 6
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Graham Coombs left this review about The Malcolm Uphill (JD Wetherspoon)
As a pub this is slightly above the average Spoons, with a nice comfortable feel to the interior which is divided between two distinct areas. I especially liked the 'coal mine' booths for novelty value. The beer range was a bit disappointing, with just two guests alongside the usual suspects and ciders, although condition seemed good.
On 12th February 2020
- rating: 7
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Aber, 0.77 miles, 14 min walk (show)
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- Accommodation : No last updated 04 December 2024 by Quinno _
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 04 December 2024 by Quinno _
- Beer Festivals : Yes last updated 04 December 2024 by Quinno _
- Beer Garden : No - Patio - last updated 04 December 2024 by Quinno _
- CAMRA Discount : No - Just the usual 50p vouchers - last updated 04 December 2024 by Quinno _
- Car Park : No last updated 04 December 2024 by Quinno _
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 04 December 2024 by Quinno _
- Darts : No last updated 04 December 2024 by Quinno _
- Dog Friendly : No last updated 04 December 2024 by Quinno _
- Function Room : No last updated 04 December 2024 by Quinno _
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 04 December 2024 by Quinno _
- Jukebox : No last updated 04 December 2024 by Quinno _
- Karaoke : No last updated 04 December 2024 by Quinno _
- Live Music : No last updated 04 December 2024 by Quinno _
- Live TV Sports : Yes last updated 04 December 2024 by Quinno _
- Micropub : No last updated 04 December 2024 by Quinno _
- Pinball : No last updated 04 December 2024 by Quinno _
- Pool Table : No last updated 04 December 2024 by Quinno _
- Quiz Night : No last updated 04 December 2024 by Quinno _
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 04 December 2024 by Quinno _
- Real Cider : Yes last updated 04 December 2024 by Quinno _
- Wheelchair Access : Yes last updated 04 December 2024 by Quinno _
- WiFi : Yes last updated 04 December 2024 by Quinno _
