The Cups is one of my favourite pubs to visit when I visit family back in Bridgend. It's also a favourite haunt of the Doctor Who cast when they're filming locally and David Tennant and Billie Piper were spotted here when they were both in the area.
It's got a surf, beach bar vibe to it in the main pub area, with a more traditional restaurant in a separate area. It's a favourite of the locals to watch the rugby and there's a massive TV on the wall to accomodate this. There's a cheap pool table and dart board as well as an internet jukebox with alot of rare bands on it.
There's a large outdoor area which is great in the summer and they have large music events here and barbecues and whatnot. In the winter there's also some decent heaters and a proper smoking shelter aswell.
Drinks prices are about average and there's a good selection of food. You can eat proper food in the restaurant or go for the cheap and cheerful snack menu with Paninis. Burgers etc.
I don't tend to go to the Cups very much in the winter months but come the summer it's a fantastic place to chill out, it's near the beach and the locals give it a friendly, close knit vibe aswell. read more