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.

the love i have for this restaurant!! such a wholesome atmosphere! the softplay area and the…read moreoutside park with the swings are the best, and the food is really nice! i believe they recently had a new chef aswell and the service has been much quicker than before and definitely more welcoming. i noticed they always have something on aswell wether it's football, boxing, a party.. they have it!

Used to go here on regular basis for Sunday lunches 10 years ago,then drifted away,mainly because…read moreit was full with coaches loads of tourists!Then about a month ago my step-daughter suggested 7 of us go there for Sunday lunch/birthday celebration.We had a really excellent meal with main course & sweets.Recommended to friends who also enjoyed.We have now been here 4 times in a month. Large choice of menus,blackboard specials,special deals.Excellent staff who show an interest!Everone makes you feel welcome.Plus Brains beers.Plus Large car park.Try asap you wont be disappointed Geoff Clode,Llandaff

Excellent menu which is a bit on the pricey side but worth it due to the quality of food and…read moreservice. If only certain parents had been as considerate to fellow diners when controlling their children it would have been the perfect evening! (And, Yes I have kids and would not have let them ruin everyone else's evening by ignoring their screaming tantrums!) However the staff were amazing and did everything they could to make us comfortable!

Probably first went here in 1976 for a game of darts and have been back regularly since. Although…read morethere have been some changes over the years, the character of the place has remained and the beer always makes it well worth a return visit. Particularly nice to call in for a swift one whilst out shopping.

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)!

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.

I really like The Waterguard, it is such a refreshing change from the crowded chain pubs in the…read morerest of the Bay. There's no blaring music or TVs showing sport that couldn't give a monkey's about and there's enough room to relax without being squashed up against the neighbouring tables. You can quite happily sit in peace and wile away an hour or so playing Scrabble or draughts cwtched up on one of the sofas. The bar is stocked with proper lagers and beers brewed for taste and quality, not your mass produced run-of-the-mill Carling or Fosters. And at less than £2.50 for a pint of lager, that's quite refreshing too. The food isn't bad either. They've had a few changes in management over the past few months but the kitchen is open again and serves traditional pub fayre: various pies, burgers, curries, even toad in the hole as well as 'lite bites' and sandwiches. Most things are around the £5/£6 mark. What I found quite interesting is that a lot of their bottled drinks like lagers and ciders are marked as being suitable for Vegans - so no shellfish in their finery. Plus on a completely different note - parking outside is free after 6, and all day on Sundays!

I admittedly walked past this place many times without actually realizing what it is. It looks half…read morelike a castle keep, with a super modern shell attached to the back. It wasn't until the summer when I noticed all the people drinking outside that I realized it was a bar and restaurant! The inside is an equally odd mix of old mixed with very new. It's a Samuel Smiths bar which means they offer up a unique mix of reasonably priced beers. My bloke was recommended a 'Man in a Box', which tasted better than its name would suggest. I opted for a lovely cider. The menu didn't temp us, especially being a little more expensive than we would normally pay. Nice enough place for a quiet, relaxing drink especially in the summer, but not really anything special.

I'm a fan of this pub. It's the kind of pace that anyone who lives in Cardiff has driven past a…read moremillion times, but perhaps has never thought to venture inside. But I urge that you do! On the road heading out of Cardiff from Culverhouse Cross towards Cowbridge, this pub has amazing views of Cardiff. From their outdoor seating areas you're up high enough to see right across the city to the Millennium Stadium and the Wales Millennium Centre (Armadillo). The cask ales on tap are usually local, and they also have a very nice selection of wines. The food too is extremely tasty; traditional British food, but very well sourced, cooked and presented. This is a low-ceilinged traditional pub which tends to call itself a restaurant. The prices are higher than what you might pay in other places, but this is not pub food. It's far too yummy for that.

Had a fantastic meal here on March 4th great food fantastic value and quality…read more If you are in Cardiff try it you will not be disappointed