This is a great family pub we went there last week for a meal. I found that the staff were really…read morefriendly and welcoming. Outside the pub there is a little playground for your children to play in and there's some picnic benches for you to sit down and have a drink at. I ordered a standard meal and my husband and daughters ordered a roast. I found the children's portions were just as big as the adult portions and with there meal they received free ice cream for pudding so great value. The food came out fast and tasted nice. The pub itself wasn't that busy but probably would be on certain days and nights as I noticed there was a snooker room and signs for quiz night etc.. I would definitely go there again for a meal as a lovely relaxed atmosphere.

False advertising. Chips were frozen not home cooked. Decor needs an overhaul. Staff didn't provide…read morebasic cutlery to eat steak.

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!

Staying with friends and they. Said it was their best pub! They were right! The fish and chips…read morewere something to rave about. Amy took outstanding care of us and the atmosphere was beautiful and cozy!

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.

Update 07-03-2010…read more After a disappointing visit last year, a more recent visit went better. The meal was fine, and came in at around £20 a head (some had two courses, others three), and service was friendly (they made a couple of mistakes but rectified them straight away without a quibble). Decent portion sizes still, but not a great deal of choice for vegetarians. --------------- Located in the tiny village of Penmark in the Vale of Glamorgan, the Six Bells is a traditional pub with a restaurant area and function room, under new management (as of January 2009). Penmark itself has a church and the remains of a 12th century castle, once home to the Umfraville family. The Pub itself has a traditional bar area with a low ceiling, wooden beams and a tiled floor and a large fireplace, which is home to a roaring fire in winter. There's a second bar on the other side of the servery leading to an airy, modern dining room, although I prefer the cosier side myself. They serve real ales, which on my visit included Hancock's HB and Old Speckled Hen. They also serve food (Tues-Sats, 12-14.30 & 18-21h) ranging from sandwiches, warm baguettes and salads to a decent menu of pub grub favourites, including a curry, lasagne, sausages and mash, fish and chips and a slightly more upmarket menu with the likes of steak and sea bass. They also have a daily selection of traditional desserts and a Welsh cheese board. During the week they do a £10 for two courses special offer. On Sundays they do a traditional roast from 12-16h, for which it is advisable to book. We had a family meal there recently, and the food was both well cooked and very good value indeed, with everything freshly prepared - be warned that some of the portions can be on the generous side, so if you want pudding, you may want to skip the starters! Although they weren't terribly busy with diners (it was a Saturday lunchtime), service was spot on, and all the staff were very friendly and helpful. The pub has strong competition locally, as neighbouring villages feature the Blue Anchor (a genuine 'olde worlde' building with excellent real ales and a posh restaurant) and the Fox & Hounds at Llancarfan (also well known for its food, but pricier). The Six Bells sensibly goes for something slightly different, and scores on quality and good value food and the friendliness of its service. In terms of practicalities, it also has a large car park tucked behind the building, so parking is straightforward. It is accessed by a minor road off the B4265 Cardiff Airport - Llantwit Major Road. Worth looking out for.

What a great little find! Cute place! Lovely service. Beautiful gardens. Clean bathrooms, and most…read moreimportantly, fabulous food. I wasn't expecting much, but left delighted.

From the owner: Quaint and traditional 16th century pub and restaurant on the edge of Dartmoor, offering great…read moreales, Ciders. Only 10 miles from Exeter and 15 miles from Okehampton. Only 1 minute off the A30 Devon to Cornwall road.

The six bells is a proper family friendly pub that is located on the run up to the airport…read more The outdoor seating area is great in the summer and the home cooked food is served quickly, whilst still being really tasty. They often have live events for the family, from bands and musicians to drag queens. Often the price of a ticket includes food and a drink as well. It's great value for money and it has a genuinely lovely atmosphere.

This pub first came to my attention via a book called 1001 Great Family Pubs (Automobile…read moreAssociation). The guide book mentioned that not only was it an ancient thatched free house but had its own micro brewery too. I too am a member of CAMRA (Carmarthenshire Branch) and a beer taster/tester for the Evan Evans brewery plus a regular attendant of food and beer festivals in the area, so with that premise I decided to investigate the White Hart further via their website and a recent visit to them. The White Hart is located near to Carmarthen itself & very close to the Botanical Garden of Wales. The pub itself is a traditional 600 year old thatched cottage with thick stone walls and heavy beams plus a converted barn restaurant. The interior is very cosy and full of antiques and a large log fire. The inside is strewn with farming implements, mugs, tankards, old fashioned photos, local scenes, stag antler hat rack, a suit of armour, horse brasses, medieval/gothic looking benches & chairs, so much paraphernalia the place is a museum unto itself. There is even a tropical fish tank and a grey & pink parakeet/parrot in one passageway, but I digress. Let's start with the beer & food. The Coles family that own the pub brew several beers & ciders inc. beetroot ale, liquorice stout, nettle ale, golden ale, Merlin Stout, Cwrw Blasus (bitter), brown ale, Llandarog ale etc. (Maybe even a black lager in the future too. !). All cask beers are brewed locally, in addition to the traditional ingredients of barley, hops and yeast they use their very own water from a well 300 ft under the White Hart, it is a hard water so it gives the beer a bit of bite/substance (in a good way). You have the option at the bar of having a third of a pint beer taster too. As for food there are a range of snacks, sandwiches, bar meals, roast dinners & daytime specials. Dishes such as duck in orange sauce, swordfish, Welsh lamb chops, Black Beef steaks, cod, lava bread, various pies. On my own visit I have a lamb and apricot pie with chips and peas (really nice). Bar meals/grills are around the £10-£15 mark and the bar snacks like jacket potatoes, sandwiches are about a fiver, this may seem a little pricey but then the meal portions are large and you have local produce too. Speaking of which The Coles family have farm too and sell their local free range eggs, jams & chutneys over the bar to take away plus you can but ale gift packs too from the small shop corner of the pub which showcases the range of bottled ales. The pub also boasts a patio garden & children's play area too. The kitchen is open plan also so you can actually see your food being cooked as well. Pre-booked coaches and parties are welcome also. I found the place very welcoming, the hospitality & service was good, fairly quick being served and table cleared away regularly. The bar man does know his beer and the licensing trade inside out as I tested him with my own meagre knowledge as a CAMRA member & Evan Evans beer taster. Cannot recommend this place highly enough, it is a hidden gem and one of Wales' best kept secrets. Go and discover it for yourselves and see if you agree.

Firstly i will tell you that this is likely to be an expensive experience - but well worth the…read moremoney for a treat now and again. It is a beautiful Thatched Inn, built in 1371. It posseses open fireplaces, and a choice of cozy tables for 2 or 4, and long tables for larger parties in the back. HRH Prince Charles, Dylan Thomas have both visited here, to sample the beer still brewed on the premesis. The food is pricey, but what a meal you get for your money! A huge plateful that would be enough for two! the most reasonable is the Roast dinners, approx £10 a head. The walls and ceilings of the Inn are covered in memorobilia, from horse brasses to farming tolls, there is enough to occupy your mind while you wait for your meal. On your way to the loo you will encounter a full suit of armour, and in the back are fish tanks, and a talking parrot!

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)!

Risen from the ashes, with much hard work, care and attention, The Bush Inn is simply a great place…read morefor an evening or lunch out. With its thatched roof, low ceilings and flagstone floors, it captures the very essence of what a country pub restaurant is all about, and the building itself dates back to the 16th century. Run by the highly accommodating Liz and Andy Silva, the menu features locally sourced ingredients and mouthwatering specials, far superior to anything you would get from the average chain pub. Great care and attention have gone into the renovation of The Bush Inn, and it shows. The wine list is expansive and varied, prices are very reasonable, and children are welcome, too. Word of advice - make sure you book before you go!

Lovely county pub in a quaint little Welsh village. Very…read morecozy and always alive with chatter and laughter. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful, the atmosphere is warm, the food is simple, fresh, extremely well prepared and presented. This place is a must for an evening away from the City or on the way back from one of the gorgeous costal settings along the Heritage Coast in the Vale of Glamorgan.

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.