This is a very popular pub with an enviable location on the coast, opposite Sully Island (which is…read moremore of an islet but still scenic). There's an extensive garden with sea views, though (sadly) the access road and car parking sit between the pub and the sea front itself. The pub was originally a row of fishermen's cottages, and converted into the pub in 1977. The interior therefore has an appropriately rustic feel, although extensions and recent renovations have taken away from of its original atmosphere. It is named after the story of nearby Sully House, where its sea captain owner reputedly buried his wife in a nearby wood rather than declare her death at sea. They have a menu of standard pub grub with a couple of veggie options - starters range from £4.95 (garlic bread) to a whole baked Camembert (£13.25); mains are around £12 - £20 and include lasagne, beef casserole, fish & chips, gammon & chips, roast sea-bass, salmon with pesto, and roast lamb. There are also pizzas, burgers, salads and steaks. Puddings are around £6-£7. There's also a lunch menu with lighter options. There's a full bar available, but a couple of real ales on tap. The quality is okay but it's slightly formulaic - you can tell it's owned by a pub chain. (Vintage Inns.) Service on my recent visit was very good, but things can slow up in the summer when it gets very busy. A word of warning: if you decide to visit Sully Island, abide by the tide warnings. The causeway gets rapidly cut off by the rising tide and the currents make it too dangerous to wade or swim back.

5 stars for location 4 stars for the building…read more3 stars for the menu What is it with this health and safety ay? This gorgeous restaurant-pub used to make the kinda homemade food you'd expect of a seaside tavern steeped in history. But then along came a culture of suing and with that businesses became paranoid and food started to be brought in precooked, frozen and you can taste it. I mean it's ok, but far from special. All that aside it is a lovely spot, at low tide you can walk over to Sully Island, but be warned the tide will turn and you could well end up marooned! The interior of the Captains Wife was renovated a few years ago, well, but personally I think it lost a little of its rough around the edges charm, which I'm a sucker for. The place still has loads of character, an open fire, little cubby holes and exposed beams. The Captain's Wife's website has some interesting information about the pub's history which was apparently popular with pirates and smugglers: "The Captain's Wife was originally Sully House, a house originally owned by a captain. Legend has it that when his wife died, her body was kept in a box that was mistaken for treasure and stolen." Perfect for a lazy Sunday afternoon's beer supping and newspaper reading and perhaps a little walk on the beach to make you feel like you earned it.

On a sunny day in Barry, the chairs and tables outside the Buccaneer are usually full of folks sat…read moreoutside on the crowded pavement, sipping pints and watching the world go by. This pub is totally not my scene, it seems to have a 'local people' vibe to it and I see the regulars whenever I walk past so when I nipped in I did feel a little like I was intruding. Still, it's a decent pub with decent prices, anywhere with a bottle of wine for £7 is a win for me and if you were so inclined, they do serve food. Children are welcome (and I'm not keen on children) and the regularly screen sports and events as well as having entertainment on the weekends. I'm sure it's lovely, it's just not for me.

An ok pub as pubs go…read more I.e. one for the masses, not up market

the food was surprisingly incredible. everything tasted great. i tried the fish and chips along…read morewith the sticky toffee pudding and i completely recommend it all. the staff was very friendly and the service was quick! a great food spot!

Firstly let's get it straight - this is The Acropolis (or The Crop) as regulars or Barrians will…read morerefer to it! There's even a group on Facebook dedicated to getting its name returned to what is familiar to all who drink in there! The place tends to get more lively as the night goes on. Cheap beer, lovely regulars, fantastic bar staff and i havent seen a punch up in there for many a month now! (Maybe its because i dont go in there often tho)!

Very good pub. Good mixture of alcoholic drinks on sale at the bar. The local people that attend…read moreare very lovely people and there's a really lovely atmoshipre going about this place. There's always a live band performing on a Friday night and the crowd that show up seem to be very enthusiastic about live music. Whenever there's a major spotting event taking place (ruby, football etc) the pub alway show this on a big screen. If you ever get the chance I was highly recommend visiting for a drink or 2

This is my Wetherspoon's of choice, even though it's admittedly a bit outside my neighbourhood. The…read moreSir Samuel Romilly was once my after-work local, where come 5 pm, the gin and tonics would flow like water. While it serves the usual pub grub like any other Wetherspoon's, what sets this establishment apart from the others is its unusual labyrinth-like layout. Evidently, The Sir Samuel Romilly previously stood as bank, and the room that was once the vault is now one of my favourite spots to hash out the day's events while enjoying a pint or two. The interior is a bit more opulent and grandiose than I'm used to, but it makes for a fine backdrop to an afternoon or evening session. I only remember one occasion where a woman kicked off, but other than that, it's a fairly quiet pub, with chipper staff behind the bar always ready with a bit of banter (when asked where cigarettes could be procured, the dude pouring pints simply looked up at us, shrugged and said, "The shop". Cheeky, but better than a po-faced mug, as far I'm concerned!

When a whale washed up on the shore near Barry beach, one blogger remarked "This is the most…read moreexciting day in Barry history since the Wetherspoons first opened". As 'spoons go this one is actually alright. The menu is the same as all the others of course and the drinks are dirt cheap but this one has a nice little outside area and if you're a fan of alfresco drinking in the summer it's ideal. It's a nice family type pub basically, but no one will look at you funny if you go for the (underrated in my opinion) breakfast in your pajamas.

A proper old fashioned pub with buckets of charm where the beer flows freely and the punters are…read morediverse. The main bit of the pub is very much an old school bar lounge with stools and slightly sticky dark wood tables. But there's always a gentle buzz atmosphere wise which is often punctuated with laughter from all over the room. Downstairs, in the basement is a music venue that often showcases local bands as well as cover groups. There's a new cocktail bar attached which I haven't tried yet, but I get the feeling it's probably a bit ghetto. I'm personally a big fan of the basement bar...

Cosy and a great place for a quiet drink! Locals are friendly and bar staff are brilliant!…read more The locaton is great as you've got Cubanas nearby and around the corner from a wine bar and other pub. A great place for a pint!