Risca
Places to eat in Risca, Caerphilly
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Risca sits in Caerphilly, in the south-east of Wales. It is a working town rather than a tourist destination, but it does have places to eat worth seeking out. Brew Coffee House earns consistent praise, rated 4.8 from around 130 reviews, while both 3 Mum's Kitchen and Bee Kind Risca score 4.9 – the latter a smaller spot with a devoted following. Bengal Cymru, rated 4.5 from nearly 600 reviews, offers a different kind of meal. There is also a Tesco Café if you need something quick.
Where to stay in Risca
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The Castle Inn and Lodge
Twyncarn Road, Crosskeys
Parkway Hotel & Spa
Cwmbran Drive, Cwmbran
ibis budget Newport
64 Malpas Road, Newport
Holiday Inn Express Newport
Lakeside Drive, Newport
The Coach & Horses Inn & Restaurant
Dewstow Road, Newport
Box Guesthouse
145 Stow Hill, Newport
Travelodge Newport Central
66 Bridge Street, Newport
Belvilla Newport City Centre Hotel - Lifestyle
55 High Street, Newport
Things to Do in Risca
All attractions in Risca →Where to Eat in Risca(8)
All restaurants in Risca →About eating out in Risca
Most visitors to Risca come for a specific reason – work, family, or passing through – rather than as a destination in itself. If you are staying elsewhere in the area and find yourself here during the day, the better-rated restaurants offer genuine food worth stopping for, particularly if you want coffee or a proper meal in a local setting.
Attractions Near Risca
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2 mi
Morbitorium
Newport · ⭐ 5.0
2 mi
Cwmcarn Forest
Caerphilly · ⭐ 4.6
3 mi
VR Experience Wales
Newbridge · ⭐ 5.0
3 mi
Cheeky Monkeys Cwmbran
Cwmbran · ⭐ 4.3
4 mi
Cefn Mably Farm Park
Cardiff · ⭐ 4.5
4 mi
Tredegar Park Mini Golf
Newport · ⭐ 5.0
4 mi
Winding House
New Tredegar · ⭐ 4.5
4 mi
Tredegar House - National Trust
Newport · ⭐ 4.6
Camping in Risca
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Forest Garden Camp Spot
⭐ 4.6
Cwmcarn Forest
⭐ 4.6
The Chicken House
⭐ 4.7
Northern Hay Stables
⭐ 4.7 · from £20/night
Lodge on a Lake
⭐ 4.5
Tredegar House Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
⭐ 4.5
Tredegar House Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
⭐ 4.5
Usk View at Roman Farm
from £65/night
Self-Catering Cottages in Risca
All cottages in Risca →Cwmcarn Cottage
3 bed · sleeps 5 · from £367
Rudry Retreat
2 cottages · from £1,047
Newport House Crindau Road Upper
5 bed · sleeps 9 · from £1,007
Newport House Lower
4 bed · sleeps 7 · from £937
Woodside Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £580
Cwtch Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £571
Taff’s Well Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £433
Sugarloaf Hut
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £487
Common questions about Risca
Where can I eat in Risca?
We list 8 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Risca.
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