About The Halfway House
A proper local pub with a lot of heart - and a kitchen that takes food seriously.
The pub
A village pub with deep roots
The Halfway House has stood at the heart of Blackwood for generations. It's the kind of place where locals know each other by name, where the fire's always going in winter, and where a quick pint somehow turns into a long evening.
After years of being a well-loved local, the pub has had a new lease of life under fresh ownership - keeping everything that made it special while raising the bar on food, drink, and the overall experience.
The people behind the bar
Meet the landlords
Ben & Katie
Landlord & Landlady
When Ben and Katie took over The Halfway House, they had a simple ambition: run the kind of pub they'd actually want to go to themselves. Young, ambitious, and deeply passionate about hospitality, they've brought fresh energy to every corner of the place - from the menu to the décor.
Between them they've got a background in Chefing and Hospitality - and an unwavering belief that a great local pub should be at the centre of community life. They're in every day of the week and chances are one of them will be the one pulling your pint.
“We wanted to do something we're genuinely proud of. This place means a lot to the people here - we take that seriously.”
How we cook
Proper food, locally sourced in South Wales
The kitchen at The Halfway House is built around one idea: use the best ingredients you can find, and let them do the talking. That means working with local farmers and suppliers wherever possible, keeping the menu seasonal, and not overcomplicating things.
Our meat comes from Chris Haymen Butchers in Blackwood, our vegetables are sourced from WR Bishop in Cardiff, and we bake our own bread in-house. When something isn't in season, it isn't on the menu - simple as that.
We believe pub food should be unpretentious but never ordinary. Every dish is made from scratch, every day.
Local first
We source from local farms and producers wherever we can. Good food starts with good relationships.
Seasonal menu
The menu changes with the seasons. We follow what's good rather than what's convenient.
Community pub
We're part of this village and we take that seriously - from hosting local events to supporting nearby charities.
Come and see for yourself
The best way to understand what we're about is to pull up a stool. We're open Wednesday through Sunday.