Great local pub, with a lovely catering option. The staff are very friendly and the garden has a…read morewonderful view out on to the old square of Llantwit where a number of other pubs reside. Guinness is always good here

A genuinely historic pub serving real ale and food - with a real fire in winter…read more The Old Swan Inn sits in the old centre of the ancient town of Llantwit Major, across the narrow street from the 15th Century town hall. The pub building may be almost as old - it is thought to have been built as a substantial house in the 16th century, although it is not clear when it became a pub. Records show that in the 1650s the owner was allowed to mint his own tokens due to a shortage of coinage - usually a sign of a pub or other business. Anyway, it has now been a pub for at least 200 years, and feels like it: the stone-built exterior is fairly plain, with a low door giving on to a small, cosy room, with another room (with the bar) off to the right. The interiors are exactly what you would expect: flagstone floors, stone walls, traditional dark wood furniture, and low beamed ceilings. There is an attractive beer garden outside for use in the summer, as well. The pub is known for its real ale, and has three or four on at any time - usually local or interesting small breweries, which makes for a nice change. They serve food as well - roasts on Sundays, with a slightly more adventurous menu during the week. The food is fine, though not outstanding, but service was prompt and very friendly - as were the bar staff. On my visit, there was a roaring fire in the main dining area. The main downer is that it does get very busy, and is worth booking a table if you want to eat. The crowd a mixture of locals (coming to drink) and well-heeled Vale types coming to eat. There's no car parking at the pub, (the streets are far too narrow for that) but there is a municipal car park over the road, just behind the town hall.

You can just feel the ghosts of pirates in this seaside tavern. With its nooks and crannies, it's…read morejust perfect for an illicit rendevouz and talks of treasure over a glass of brandy and the crackling fire. This has got to be one of the oldest pubs in South Wales, it's medieval and dates from 1380. This is one of those places that reminds you how small we used to be - I'm only 5ft 7 and I stoop through the worn wooden doors. I havn't eaten here, but there is also a well respected restaurant upstairs offering a good selection of seafood dishes. Dishes include: Brixham Crab Cake with baby leaves and lemon butter sauce (£5.25); Plaice Goujons with paprika and a sweet red pepper tartar sauce (£4.95); Roasted Fillet of Hake with a chorizo and roasted red pepper risotto ith tomato, garlic and orange sauce for £13.95 For the vegetarians on the day I visited there was: Tomato Fondue, Wild Mushroom and Aubergine Bake, finished with garlic crumb and poached egg (£4.95) and Rosemary and Truffle Arancini Risotto with a tomato, red onion and spring onion salsa ( £4.95). The restaurant opening times are Monday to Saturday from 7pm to 9.30pm. They also offer bar meals between 12 and 2 pm Mondays to Saturdays and evening meals Monday to Friday from 6 to 8 pm.

One of my favorite pubs when I come home to Wales. I've been coming here for 40+ years. Great…read morebeers, lovely staff, exceedingly good food on a great menu, and a building that should last another half millennium plus. And a beautiful spot for a picture that will include a thatched roof and hanging baskets.

It's easy to bypass The White Lion on the way to the historic square and the delights of The White…read moreHart (http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz/the-old-white-hart-llantwit-major) and The Old Swan Inn (http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz/the-old-swan-inn-llantwit-major). Maybe they should wedge an "Old" into their name. It wouldn't be a fib, The White Lion has been a pub over two hundred years. If it was located anywhere else, in Cardiff say, I would be raving about this place, but with such brilliant competition around the corner, it palls slightly. The White Lion is very nice, just not quite as nice as the previously mentioned pubs, but more than equal to The Kings Head (http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz/kings-head-llantwit-major) which is directly opposite it across the road. It has an open fireplace, a pool table and a jukebox, a couple of cask beers and all the lagers you'd usually expect to find. What it does have over the over pubs in Llantwit Major is a large projector screen for all the big football and rugby matches. The White Lion is a good, solid pub.

Quite a youg corwd…read more The locals used to drink 'half and half' which is half a regular lager and half a premium lager. I've been all around the world and I've not seen this phenomenon anywhere else.

The Plough and Harrow is a fantastic village pub which is ever popular with both locals and the…read moremore in the know townsfolk aswell. It's a properly traditional pub, with low ceilings, old ornaments on the walls and a great tradiitonal menu. On summers days they also open up an outside area which serves burgers, bacon rolls and the like. The food here is always exemplary and well-priced and the staff are always super friendly. There's a lovely outdoor seating area which is a spacious, chilled out place to enjoy a sunny day. It's close proximity to Monknash beach also make it an ideal pit stop after a day by the seaside. I went in about two hours ago for a pint of Butty Bach, which is brewed in the Wye Valley. It's a fantastic, strong bitter and one I always have when visiting here. The odd celebrity has been spotted within these walls and it's not at all difficult to see why. In the local area, the Plough and Harrow is truly one of the finest traditional pubs.

This is a lovely pub in a quiet area of the South Wales coast, and is worth visiting if only for…read morethe local. Here you might want to go check out my review of Monknash Beach. Apparently, The Plough and Harrow was awarded the honour of being one of the ten best seaside pubs by The Guardian. It's not too hard to understand why. This is a traditional pub through and through. There's no loud music or slot machines to be found here. Instead there are open fires, delicious meaty aromas and that summery smell of spilt cider from the bar. The staff are exceptionally friendly and show a great amount of attention to detail. The food in The Plough and Harrow is delectable. Really. You know how everyone's favourite roast dinner is their own Mum's? Not anymore; the Plough wins out. So, in short, I agree with Gareth.

This pub, along with the Cups in Southerndown is a favourite with locals from all surrounding…read morevillages such as Southerndown itself, Ogmore by Sea and of course St Brides itself. It's really well decked out inside. It's been refurbished but it has still kept that traditional, village pub feel which is so important in these types of places. It's also apparently haunted and many locals claim to have seen some spooky goings on here. They do one of the best Sunday lunches here aswell, with your standard choice of meats. Last time I checked that was £6.99 but that may well have changed. Really friendly bar staff here, and there's always good banter to be had with them and the regulars. It's one of those increasingly rare places these days where there's never any trouble, everyone seems to know each and get along, and there's an all round, homely relaxed vibe here. There's a pool table, dart board and a large seating area here too and although still cosy, there's always plenty of space here. This is where I'd normally write my main gripes and faults but I genuinely can't think of any! Full marks.

From the owner: Traditional village pub set in the heart of St.Brides Major. Freshly cooked " pub grub " served…read morethrough the week, curry night on Monday evening and Sunday Lunch served 12 till 3 on Sundays. Regular bands and entertainment held in the bar that also accommodates a Pool table and Dart Board.

The Green Dragon does the most amazing Sunday Lunches and their cabbage (sounds funny I know) is…read moregorgeous - I hate cabbage and I don't know what they do to it to make it edible but it is lovely! We went there for a New Year celebration as my cousin was the singer and we had a great night out.

A very nice olde worlde country pub with a lovely big dining room, comfortable chairs, and an…read moreextensive menu. Several vegetarian choices too and not too expensive (you get lots to eat for the money too). It's usually quiet (soft or no background music) so it's easy to have a chat with friends. I've eaten here lots of times over the last few years, both in the evening and at lunchtime. The staff are usually friendly as well. Can't tell you anything about the beer because I don't drink it - I'll leave that to someone else!

This is a charming country pub which I love to visit after a bracing walk along the nearby cliff…read morepath. The food is excellent, with a menu offering lots of choice. As a vegetarian I appreciate the fact that they have a good veggie menu, my favourite being their Penne Pasta Provencal. They have a number of real ales on offer and have Cwrw Braf (Tomos Watkin) on draught. I visited the Inn one New Years Day before a walk along the coast and was lucky enough to witness the ancient welsh Mari Llwyd cermony, when a decorated puppet of a horse is brought into the pub with a band of followers demanding food and drink in song- certainly a different way to spend New Year!

I lived in Llantwit Major for a number of years and never visited The Old White Hart, mainly…read morebecause during one election, I think it was 2005, they put up a massive UKIP banner. Now there's one way to deter the punters. But on returning to Llantwit, I understand that there are new owners in charge now. Apparently they've turned the place around. Once grotty, it's now a magnificent traditional country pub. In the public bar, you'll find three guest cask ales (Spitfire, Old Specked Hen and the sublime Timothy Taylor's Landlord were available on my visit) at £2.90 a pint or £4.60 for a pie and a pint. Such an old-style approach to bar snacks is further cemented with the large jars of pickled eggs, pickled onions and cockles behind the bar. I can't stand them, but it was heartening to see them in a pub. The low wood beam ceiling, the slate floor, the beery smell and the yellowing Bass clock, completed the scene of country pub precision. Only the sporadic jukebox bungled the show. One concession to modernity I was pleased to see was an It-Box with Monopoly on it. There's also a dart board for use here. On the other side of the bar you'll find a large lounge set up for diners that looked clean and well presented. There's a large and quite pretty beer garden to the rear as well as some tables out front, which overlook the historic square. With poker on Monday nights, a quiz on Thursdays, a disco on Saturday nights and live music on Sunday afternoons, there's always something going on in The Old White Hart. A cracking pub.

This place is like Cheers, Vale-style…read more I guess you can attribute the convivial atmosphere to its location in the centre of such a small village - I certainly felt it while sipping a few Stellas, and it was enough to cement its place in my cold Yank heart as a pleasant pub with a personality. The clientele here encompass a range of ages, from jitterbugs to one lady who I overheard saying that she and her husband have been together 63 years (!!). I can't imagine living that long, much less upholding marriage vows to one person. The building that boasts The Old White Hart was built around 1440 (according to the website) and embodies the quintessential British pub persona with its low wood beam ceiling, traditional decor and expansive beer garden. With a range of beers, ales and ciders, The Old White Hart is a haven for imbibing locals, but its warm and familiar spirit is extended to everyone who passes through its doors.