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 has a superb location overlooking the river Ogmore and its ruined castle. On a sunny day…read moreit's lovely to sit outside enjoying a cool drink and watching the world go by. The interior of the pub is very traditional with flagstone floors and low beams. The food served here is excellent; when I last visited I had their cheese and tomato pie which was superb! Although I have not yet been there at the weekend the Pelican is noted for its Sunday lunches, which have been recommended in national papers and by numerous of my friends and relatives.

Real ale, brilliant food, atmosphere, some outside tables. Gets crowded in holidays. Near the sea.read more

The Ty Risha is one of the nicest places in Bridgend. I've been here a few times, mainly for…read morespecial occasions and it's got a typical traditional pub atmosphere mixed with brilliant food and plenty of space in the restaurant. I was here most recently for a leaving party for work and the food we had was amazing. I had a mixed grill which was so large it almost killed me. I then somehow had a treacle sponge for dessert and could barely stand. There's some weird, but good touches such as having a huge wooden bed converted into a table. The service in the restaurant is pretty basic but not personalised or attentive in any way. The service at the bar is great though and very friendly. If you're in Bridgend it's highly recommended by pretty much everyone I know, and it's great for a get together over a couple of drinks or a nice meal. It's very close to Macarthur Glen to so a nice place to stop off after a days shopping.

Huge beer garden, quiet surroundings and good beer. The Ty Risha is often frequented these days be…read morecombination of locals and staff from the McArthur Glen outlet village looking to have one after work. It's a good quiet pub that does good food with an interesting décor of old stone walls showing both outside and in.

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 Haywain has been up and down over the years, having changed management at fairly regular…read moreintervals ever since I've been of drinking age. They've done the entire place up and it's got the huge benefit of having a totally separate pool room in it. I can't think of anywhere I've been to recently which has a totally separate area and it's nice to not be bumping into people and things as you're trying to play pool. This pub was my local before I moved to Cardiff and it's got the best staff and atmosphere in any pub in Bridgend in my opinion. They always have stuff on, whether it's live music or pub quizzes or karaoke. It's mainly older people in here but it's never jam packed to the point that you become overwhelmed and depressed by the ravages of age as you're trying to enjoy a pint. The food here changes every day and they have curry days, carveries and other themed days on differing nights of the week. The food here is really well prepared and well priced too. One of the best pubs in Bridgend on a Friday and Saturday, it can get a little dead during the week. If you want a chat with a few friends it's ideal. If you're looking for a wild night out and you're under 40, perhaps head into town!

If you want a punch up, best place to be.! Used to be a…read morelovely pub, especially in the summer as has large sitting area. However, the decor hasn't been updated for some time, and the regulars have clearly left their mark. The landlady has been known to get drunk with customers, which is very well, but is also known for causing huge fights for no known reason. Keep away unless you want a black eye with your pint!

This self-styled "pub on the pool" is an ideal choice if you like rural pub / restaurants located…read morein picturesque settings. The Farmers Arms is a long established business, situated opposite the Pitcott Pool in St Bride's Major. Although it's a CAMRA recommended pub, with a good selection of real ales, its main business is food, where you can eat either in its sizeable main restaurant or have a bar meal. You'll find nothing trendy or unexpected here. The menu is broad but predictable, and when I visited for Sunday lunch its clientele were predominantly senior citizens. Unusually there is no inclusive menu, but each course was reasonably priced, with generous portions. The desserts were particularly plentiful and at £4.50 on average reasonable value for money. It also has a good fish menu, with sole and coley the highlighted daily special offerings when I visited. The staff were very friendly and efficient, providing brisk service without making you feel hurried or harried. Overall well worth a visit. It would be an ideal place to end up after a long walk on the Southerndown coast or the Merthyr Mawr sand dunes.

Gloopy sauce, tinned mushrooms; not very nice. Tasted like, well, gunk…read more The Farmers Arms has a reputation for being a decent place to enjoy a convivial meal with friends in a reasonably relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Shame then that this experience was let down by a lacklustre initial welcome and the quality of the food served. Though the restaurant service was attentive and the mushroom stoganough was quickly and reasonably presented, it was just unpleasant to eat, which I suppose is the key factor. Chips were cooked nicely, crisp on outside and soft centred, but they were the usual caterers' mass produced ones (presumably bought in big bags) that taste as if they've been reconstituted and not like freshly cut chips from proper spuds. Pudding was priced at town center restaurant prices lemon meringue roulade but looked like it had been thrown at the plate from the other side of the kitchen a real smash up. This is definitely not fine dining. Is this a pub or is it pretending to be a restaurant and doing neither very well? The location of the pub/restaurant is good, on the road out of St Brides towards Wick just by the duck pond. If you like traditional, low beamed rooms decorated with hanging jugs and such like, with dark red carpets and traditional dark wooden tables, then this is the place for you personally find this decor dated and gloomy. Not great.

Excellent pub with stunning food. This pub has traditional little areas, each different and one is…read morededicated to food. This area isn't big though so you'll have to be sure to book. I've never come here without a booking. The restaurant part is small and dark with a fireplace at one end and is close to the bar (as is every room). The main area has multiple TVs and is geared towards drink as much as food. There is a small area off to one side with a large screen TV set up like a living room which is always full of people relaxing and watching the TV when I pop by. The food here is fantastic always and although sometimes it isn't perfect it's always created with care. The menu doesn't vary too much and there are a few starters and a few mains and there is a slightly different lunch menu here. I'm always here with 3 other people and we always enjoy our meals. The desserts are pretty standard but the starters and mains can be different. Service isn't always instant but where is in a pub? You'll not have to wait long and you'll get some lovely hot bread with butter and oil & balsamic vinegar for dipping. The owner is often pottering around and you are as likely to have her take your order as one of the staff. Worth the trip out into the middle of nowhere :-)

A restaurant with a pub is the way I'd describe this excellent eatery in the small village of Troes…read moreon the outskirts of Bridgend. Rustic and traditional, the restaurant is warm and welcoming with a real fire crackling away during the winter months. A large menu is supplemented with daily specials and I've always been very impressed with the quality and presentation. The owner Clive and his wife are very friendly and helpful though the serving staff can be a little timid and inexperienced. All in all, a great place and a real step up from a bar meal that you'd expect in a pub with a restaurant, hence my opening description.

I was spending the day at the beach so it was nice to have some end of the day dinner here. It's…read morenear by the beach and I think only one of two places to eat near by. Unless you're going back to Bridgend Town. Anyways, you pick your own seats then order from the bar and pay. They'll bring your food. The people are nice enough. I'm guessing plenty of tourists come here after a day at the beach. I did get a few weird stares here and there but I'll chalk it up to be on a tan colour in nature. I ordered the chunky chips and a crab sandwich dish. I'm sure the crab isn't 100% crab. Possibly tuna inside.

For anyone who wants to go and spend the day down at Southerndown Beach, you cannot help but notice…read morethis pub. Situated just at the final turnoff that takes you down that fantastic road to the beach, this is an ideal place to go for a drink or a warming meal after you've been wind or water-swept until your cheek are pink and full of healthy glows. The Three Golden Cups is frequented by locals and visitors to the area alike. This is a traditional pub which has been refurbished in the last couple of years, while keeping its warm and cosy atmosphere. Their food is tasty and they have good portion sizes. They also have a good deal of live music events which are always popular, so it's worth a look at their website to go to/avoid the live music; depending upon your tastes. This pub is warm and inviting as any pub can be. But its main appeal has to be the spectacular location. Go and enjoy. I urge you.