Bar 44 is another one of those places that seems to be trying to do absolutely everything at once…read more Not content with being a coffee shop, it wants to be a cocktail bar and a tapas lounge too. In principle it's fine but I just can't seem to shake the feeling that it's just trying a bit hard to appease absolutely everyone and be all things to all patrons. The cocktails are really great so it would make sense to pick one thing and focus on it rather than trying to be the jack of all trades but master of none. The classics start at a fiver and you can upgrade the alcohol to a premium brand for a little extra. I sort of disagree with that because really they should be using good quality booze in their cocktails anyway. The bar staff are skilled and knowledgeable and able to rustle up a delicious virgin drink that will satisfy even the saintliest of creatures. Atmosphere wise it's a four out of five, very cosy but also vibrant enough to keep you from nodding off (an urge I often get in windowless underground cocktail bars). I just wish that they would make up their minds and focus on one thing though because instead of being good, this place could really be great.

An incredible place to go for a relaxing few drinks. Bar…read morestaff are great and always happy to help you choose a cocktail you may enjoy. Food is served almost all day which is incredibly delicious. A highly recommended place to go for a night out in cowbridge!!

I'm going to have to write this from the point of view from my lovely and then myself…read more Being a big fish lover, she really enjoyed her salmon and said it was probably one of the better ones she's had in a long time. "So fresh" she sad. I avoided the fish as I'm not a massive lover of it and mainly just stuck to my delightful cider. The setting for this place really is beautiful and as the sun shined down upon us I couldn't think of too many places I'd rather of been (Probably the beach if my thoughts weren't hindered by the cider)

There's nothing I like more really than going out for a drive and picking somewhere on route to…read moreeat. I have no idea how we came to be in Creigau and I would certainly need the map to get back. Didn't know what to expect but it seems like i'm not the only person who really enjoyed the food here. I wasn't so keen on the whole queueing up to order the food but thats just a little niggle. Food wasn't outstanding but it was better than average pub food and I loved that we could eat our meal and then go and enjoy a drink in the back garden while we digested the meal. The fish choice is great and not to be missed. I also really like the farmers market they run next door where we went to get some bits and pieces to try and recreate another masterpiece at home.

What is fantastic place to eat. It is in the bull on the cobbles in old Llantrisant. It looks like…read morea small shop from the outside but when you go in it is like a tardis. The food is probably some of the best I have ever tasted. You have remember to reserve a table as it is alwys busy. It normally has 2 sittings on the weekends. The staff are extremely helpful and friendly. They have the normal items of steak on the menu but also have usual items on the specials like wild boar and ostrich.

I cant praise it highly enough! excellent food, anything and everything you can imagine. Service to…read morematch the meal, you will not regret it! (i recommend the exotic platter if your lucky enough to see it on the specials board!) Enjoy!

Popped in for a quick lunch with the family. First impresion it was loud.It an order at the counter…read moretype restaurant . Ordered some drinks and our food order followed soon after. The food was OK nothing special.

Tried to have lunch here today but had to leave as I was left so angry and frustrated…read more I'm allergic to bell and chilli peppers and because that's not one of the main 14 allergies the staff were completely unhelpful when it came to asking about ingredients in their food. They could tell me if the soup was safe (it was not) because the chef made it but would not let me even look at bottle of chutney so I could make my own judgement call. Will not return here due to the completely unhelpful attitude.

went for a lunch time meal we have eaten here plenty of times before but hadn't been for a while…read moreand definitely won't be going back food was really average and over priced, service was poor staff looked bored and looked like they couldn't be bothered not like before always had very attentive staff such a shame it was a lovely little bistro

This small, quaint restaurant is located on one of Pontyclun's busiest streets, Cowbridge Road. In…read morean area that is dominated by Indian and Oriental restaurants, it was a refreshing change to find a venue that offered more traditional meals as well as more extravagant, foreign dishes. The quiet midweek evening meant service was very speedy and I had a menu in my hand before I'd even had chance to wipe the drool from my chops. And what a menu it was, with starters ranging from pates and soups to fried mushrooms and whitebait, accompanying mouthwatering mains that would leave Gordon Ramsay's cookbook looking like a hobo's diet plan. For my starter, I chose the lemon prawn bruschetta and when the first mouthful hit my tongue, it released a taste so satisfying it could make the Antichrist praise the lord. Pan seared with garlic and chili, the prawns were a taste sensation and the chili gave it a distinct kick in the aftertaste for good measure. Served with a modest side salad, this starter got an immediate thumbs up of approval from the spotless state of my plate. For main, I put my love of steak to one side in favour of the pork cacciatore, which was absolutely gorgeous. Two slices of lean pork topped with a tomato and basil sauce was exactly what the doctor ordered, and I would happily OD on that prescription any day. The only downside of the whole experience was that the first two courses were so delicious that, by the time I saw the dessert menu, I was fit to burst. But after such a triumphant first impression, there will definitely be another opportunity to sample that.

As a lover of Italian food, it came as no surprise that I absolutely loved La Trattoria. Tucked…read moreaway at the far end of Talbot Road, everything about La Trattoria is genuine; from the authentic ambience of the restaurant itself to the food that graces the plate. Having been there a number of times, I have had chance to sample a variety of dishes. The pasta was gorgeous, the meat was cooked to perfection and the fish was so fresh it almost jumped off the table, but despite the quality of these dishes, there are certain ones that stand out like an overeater at a buffet table - most notably the calamari. This dish is the stuff of legend and is proof that you don't have pay to go to Michelin star restaurants to find culinary excellence. Besides the regular menu, there is also a great value lunchtime menu that offers two courses for £9.99 with a glass of wine thrown in for good measure. What's more, they have recently started up a take-away service, which means you can now enjoy this authentic Italian food in the comfort of your own home. While the speed of service can be hit and miss at times, they can often be forgiven as the restaurant is frequently fully booked and the friendly staff clearly work hard to serve everyone as quickly and efficiently as possible. All in all, if you love Italian food, you will love La Trattoria.

This is a great Italian Restaurant on the main street on Talbot Green. It has an outside seating…read morearea for the summer which is pretty. This restaurant is are busy and make sure you make a book a table. The food and wine is good and they always make you feel welcome and make you feel that you can stay for as long as you wish. My favorite are the pizzas they have a variety and then now offer a takeaway on pizzas. It has a rustic deco with wodden floor. It cters for large parties and nothing is too much trouble.

We enjoyed cosy club for the: Food…read moreService Atmosphere Friendliness We were going to a concert and didn't have much time. We were in and out quickly. We enjoyed the food and went back a few nights later. Plenty of vegetarian options and a nice selection of drinks and cocktails. It"s a large well lit space and I would go back if I'm in the neighborhood again.

Came here for a work-do with a large group with a booking and we all really enjoyed ourselves. Cosy…read moreClub is a bar doubling as a restaurant with snazzy décor, excellent drinks and some solid food to accompany all of that. A solid 4 stars from me (5 stars is reserved for my mind being blown). ATMOSPHERE: Really awesome. This location has everything upstairs so you enter and there's a few stairs or a lift to take you to the main area. The bar area boasts plenty of seating with stools and couches as well to cater to groups of various sizes. Despite being a bar, it's quite upscale and kept very clean. The décor is very interesting as well with a very interesting mural on the wall reminiscent of 1950s Soviet propaganda which definitely amused us! CUSTOMER SERVICE: Long queues at the bar, but the staff did their best to keep up with demand. After ordering food, everything took a reasonable time to arrive and our waitress took great care of us. No problems at all with the service. FOOD & DRINKS: Their pina colada was excellent. For food, I had the Roasted Pork Belly. Cooked very well, the only fault is that the gravy was a bit bland and required quite a bit of extra seasoning from myself to give it a bit more life. Also tried the Whole Baked Camembert which came with some chutney and bread. Can't go wrong with excellent camembert! --- Overall, the food was great and well cooked. Our large group was well looked after and everything came at the same time which a lot of places don't pull off well at all. No faults that I can find! I would definitely come back again.

We stopped by Tessa's this afternoon for a quick afternoon cream tea stop, and what a place it was!…read more The location was lovely, though the tables did need a wipe down and cleaning, it was a busy day but there was a number of tables occupied by dirty plates and cups. The only other downside was the staff could do with being a little happier too! That being said, the food and the venue were fantastic. We ordered their afternoon cream tea and it was delicious! See the pics for proof. The venue was stunning and albeit needing cleaning, the setup with the back garden and the gorgeous interior was fantastic! It's well worth a visit to Tessa's if you are in the area and it can be very easily reached from Dunster Castle, just a minute away from the National Trust parking lot.

Dunster is full of tea shops, but this one is particularly good. Today we were just looking for a…read morepot of tea and cake... but the delicious looking meals being served to other tables all looked very tempting and there was a constant stream of scones, cakes, savoury pies and tarts, soup and 'doorstop' sandwiches, together with a mind-boggling range of teas and coffees on offer. Tessa and Paul specialise in organic fare - but also provide a really impressive range of gluten/dairy free cakes, savoury tarts and pies. They also happily provided soya milk as soon as we asked. Usually finding one gluten free offering on a menu is a bonus, but to find at least half a dozen was absolutely amazing! If only I had reason to visit Dunster more often...