Pubs in Blackwood
Blackwood has 19 pubs and bars on the Food Standards Agency register, in the Caerphilly council area. 9 of them are rated 5 out of 5 for food hygiene.
19pubs and bars
9rated 5 out of 5
3rated over 3 years ago
21 September 2026register checked
| Pub | Rating | Rated on |
|---|---|---|
| Bijou Blackwood2-3 The Pier, Hall Street, Blackwood, NP12 1NT | 4 | |
| Bird in HandBryn Road, Pontllanfraith, Blackwood, NP12 2EX | 4 | |
| Brewers LodgeBrewers Lodge, Gordon Road, Blackwood, NP12 1DS | 4 | |
| Church InnChurch Inn, Mynyddislwyn, Blackwood, NP12 2BG | 5 | |
| Church InnChurch Inn, Bedwellty Road, Bedwellty, Blackwood, NP12 0BD | 4 | |
| Hollybush R F CHollybush Rugby Club, Banalog Terrace, Holly Bush, Blackwood, NP12 0SG | 4 | |
| Islwyn InnIslwyn Inn, Glanhowy Road, Wyllie, Blackwood, NP12 2HN | 4 | |
| Markham & District Welfare SocietyBryn Road, Markham, Blackwood, NP12 0QE | 2 | |
| Moggridge Arms142 High Street, Blackwood, NP12 1AH | 5 | 3 years ago |
| Moose InternationalMoose Hall, Pentwyn Road, Blackwood, NP12 1HN | 5 | 3 years ago |
| Smiths ArmsSmiths Arms, Commercial Street, Pengam, Blackwood, NP12 3ST | 5 | |
| Studio 54Studio 54, High Street, Blackwood, NP12 1BB | 1 | |
| The Bumble BeeUnit 8, Blackwood Gate Retail Park, Blackwood, Gwent, NP12 2FS | 5 | |
| The New ForestersNew Foresters Arms, 110 High Street, Blackwood, NP12 1AF | 3 | 3 years ago |
| The RockThe Rock, Tredegar Road, Blackwood, NP12 1DD | 1 | |
| The Sirhowy61-63 High Street, Blackwood, NP12 1BA | 5 | |
| The Westgate161 High Street, Blackwood, NP12 1AA | 5 | |
| Travellers RestTravellers Rest Penyfan Leisure Park, Manmoel Road, Manmoel, Blackwood, NP12 0HY | 5 | |
| Valley Tavern Limited15 High Street, Fleur-De-Lis, Blackwood, NP12 3UD | 5 |
How old are these ratings?
3 of the 19 ratings in Blackwood were given more than 3 years ago and are marked in the list. Councils schedule food hygiene inspections by risk, so a well-run pub can go years between visits. An old rating records the pub on the day of its inspection. How this directory works.
Clubs and venues in Blackwood
Licensed clubs, halls and venues the register files alongside pubs.
- Argoed Reform Club & Institute Ltd
- Blackwood Golf Club
- Blackwood RFC
- Blackwood Stars RFC
- Blackwood Town Cricket Club
- Blackwood Workmens Club
- Central Club & Institute
- Dagger Reform Club
- Fleur De Lis RFC
- Islwyn Masonic Hall
- Maxime Cinema
- Oakdale Rugby Football Club
- Pengam Constitutional Club
- Pontllanfraith Ex Servicemans Club and Institute
- Pontllanfraith Rugby Club
- Twynyffald Workmens Club
- Zeus Nightclub
Pubs in towns near Blackwood
- Hengoed (10)
- Bargoed (10)
- New Tredegar (5)
- Treharris (12)
- Newport (30)
- Caerphilly (25)
- Blaenau Gwent (40)
- Ebbw Vale (6)
Source: the Food Standards Agency food hygiene register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the local council’s food safety team.