The Cefn Mably Arms. Everything a country pub should be.

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Your Local. Done Properly.

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Meet Ben the Landlord

Get to know the man behind the bar — keeping the fires lit and the pints flowing.

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Rich in History

There’s more to this place than meets the eye - explore the history behind the inn.

Step back in time

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Whether it’s vintage motors or sizzling steaks - our events bring people together.

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The Cefn Mably Arms is a charming country pub just outside Cardiff, set in a historic 16th-century building with cosy log fires and original wood beams. Surrounded by beautiful countryside and one of Wales’s oldest oak trees, it offers a warm welcome, hearty home-cooked meals, and a great selection of real ales — perfect for relaxing in the spacious beer garden or by the fire.

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Food, Drink & Good Times.

Food, Drink & Good Times.

From comforting classics to à la carte dishes, there’s something for every taste, occasion, and season - fireside or in the beer garden.

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Don’t just take our word for it…

  • A restaurant table set for two with white wine and red wine glasses, silverware, and napkins, inside a cozy dining area with wall decorations and wooden furniture.

    "The Owners were extremely welcoming and after our first visit The Cefn Mably Arms felt like home."

    - Amy Millington, Tennessee

  • Bar counter with beer taps and assorted snacks in a cozy pub or restaurant.

    "Outstanding hidden gem!! If you're passing be sure to pop in. Well done Cefn Mably pub."

    - Sade Cardiff, Wales

  • Interior of a restaurant with dark brown chairs, tables set with plates, cutlery, glasses, and bottles, stone wall background, mirror, framed pictures, and wall-mounted lights.

    "There is a lovely, welcoming atmosphere that shakes your hand the moment you walk through the door."

    - Kevin L Cardiff, Wales

  • Glass of white wine and a plate of pork belly with garnish on a wooden table in front of a fireplace.

    "This is a busy pub and you can see why. The owners have got it spot on."

    - Tellita Dorset

  • Two brown cocker spaniel dogs sitting in front of a fireplace with a fire burning inside. The dogs are sitting on a red patterned rug near a stone wall, with logs stacked near the hearth.

    "I am in love! I have honestly never ever tasted a meal like this. My lamb was out of this world and worth every penny."

    - Jade Cardiff, Wales

  • A glass of red wine and an Indian meal on a wooden table, with a fireplace in the background.

    "Proper pub with excellent food. I will have to visit regularly to try out all the wonderful sounding dishes."

    - Richard Cardiff, Wales

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Award graphic for the '2 Food & Drink Awards' 2021, featuring Cefn Mably Arms Pub in Cowbridge, South Wales.
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