We went here for the first time today for a drink and lunch after a longish walk. It's a lovely,…read moreroomy, interior with good quality furnishings and nice decor. There are dining areas at either end at tables of various sizes. Although there were several people dining we still found a quiet and comfortable place to sit. The landlady and her daughter were very pleasant and the younger girl who was serving the meals at the tables was really delightful, so friendly and helpful. My only criticisms are that the landlady forgot to make my coffee (funny that's happened to me in two pubs within a week!) and there was only one vegetarian meal on the menu/specials board, despite a huge choice for the meat eaters. There is a small car park out the front and the toilets are clean and well looked after.

The Whittington Arms is not far from me, and we've visited it quite frequently. It's more of a…read morerestaurant than a pub these days, with practically all of the premises used for meals. It's a large place, but it's still advisable to book - they have a good reputation now, and often it's difficult to get a table on a Saturday night. The menu offers a good range of food, with something for everyone. They offer good steaks, lamb shanks (lush!), chicken in a range of sauces etc, and there's always something tempting on their specials board. There's a nice atmosphere in the pub, and they don't hurry you away from your table, if you want to sit around and chat over a drink. Families of all ages are welcome as well.

Went for lunch here today - the first time we'd even been inside despite living only 5 miles away…read more We were amazed at how nice it was as most of the other pubs in the area are very poor and I certainly wouldn't recommend them (like The Colliers for instance which has disappointed us in several ways each time we've been there). However the Rolling Mill was very pleasant and welcoming, clean and comfortable. The landlord was friendly, as was the young woman who served at the tables in the dining room. Beers on offer include John Smith's, Brains Dark, Stella Artois, Strongbow and Carlsburg. There's a small area with a wide-screen television beside the bar, with windows over the front of the pub, and a dining room at the back overlooking a beer garden with nice views. (Another room contained a pool table, but we didn't go in there) The dining room was very comfortable, with photos of celebrities who've eaten there. The real surprise was the food; I can honestly say you get more for your money here as the meals are huge - but the prices are no more than in other pubs, indeed less expensive than many. There's a great choice, including several vegetarian dishes. We can personally recommend the veggie curry (£6.25) which comes with rice, or chips, jacket potato, or rice and chips. The evening menu is slightly different, and the Sunday menu varies as well. All in all, a great pub, and one we will be visiting again soon!

We had a fab 18th Birthday meal at the rolling mill this evening and a lovely time was had by all!…read moreThe staff were amazing very helpful! And the food was absolutely fab! Everyone enjoyed it! I would recommend the rolling mill to all!!!! Thank you

How's about that the first review on a Walsh pub is from someone from the states! Had a great…read moresirloin steak, lovey had the Dyffryn Chicken both were made to perfection. The staff was friendly and accommodating. Even made a fire in the fireplace to work up our lady company. Would go back in a heart beat. If a pub was a home it would feel just like that.

Quite a good village pub/restaurant with lots of old polished wood and comfortable chairs. There's…read morea nice restaurant area at the back of the pub near to an outdoor seating area which overlooks the river. We've been here lots of times when family/friends come to visit. There is a large evening menu, and three vegetarian choices which always stay the same (stuffed peppers, tomato pasta and nut bake). Handy for gluten-free diets as many meals are labelled Coeliac-safe. It's a child-friendly pub (like so many now) which suits most people I suppose. However, I have been put off my meal two or three times when small shrieking children have been running about on the bare wooden floors. UPDATE APRIL 2009: We went for lunch there with friends today and I must say we were not impressed. The person behind the bar was not particularly friendly or welcoming. She forgot to bring my coffee for a long time. That was disappointing too - just boring filter coffee (no lattes or cappucinos etc) and only served with some cold milk in a jug - not even cream offered. Later my friend's ordered Coke was completely forgotten about as well! We thought that some of the meals were very overpriced for what we got. I had a tiny baked potato which came with a bit of undressed salad. It was served on a large plate which was half empty. The vegetable lasagne was nearly £9 and was the only vegetarian meal on the lunchtime menu other than the baked potato. Veggie lasagne - one of the most boring meals anyone could offer a vegetarian as we've had so many throughout the years! It was a nice quiet place to sit and talk today but that's the only good thing I can find to say about it. We've decided we don't want to go back, not even in the evening when there's more choice on the menu, because it's just not a friendly atmosphere and the coffee is dreadful.

Used to love their. Sunday Dinners, but they have really gone down hill lately, went there 2 weeks…read moreago with my daughter for dinner, my daughter had Turkey, which was totally bland, no flavour at all, I had beef, which had more fat than meat. We wanted a dessert, and asked for a menu, the waitress forgot about us and after 15 minutes of waiting we left.

This is a nice little pub, and it has recently come under new management, which it needed quite…read morebadly. Coors Light is available on draught, which is hard to come by in this area. The staff and the regulars are friendly, and this really is a good place to watch a football game or to have a quiet drink in the lounge.

A lovely looking pub, it could hardly have been more traditional in its appearance…read more Sunday afternoon was in full swing with roast dinners being served left, right and centre while a plaintive Irish singer crooned. Unfortunately where I was sat the beepity beepity bong of an attention seeking quiz machine somewhat disrupted any spell. Evans Evans Warrior from a barrel behind the bar was good and Theakston dark made for a competent sidekick (The supervillians being The Speckled Hen and The Abbot). Looks like they normally have a couple of beers served from the barrel, but possibly by Sunday a weekends heavy drinking had weakened them.

Truly great beer selection - they have all the standard beers, lagers, ciders etc, but behind the…read morebar are three shiny copper-plated barrels each with a guest ale. I've only ever seen one on at a time - when it runs out, another is tapped - but it's always worth trying a pint (it's quite reasonably priced, about £2.50 a pint right now). The staff are lovely, the pub quiz on a monday night is always packed with a mix of older locals and younger students (getting along fine!), and there's often live music courtesy of local bands and singer/songwriters.

The Pub is situated in the centre of Neath, just around the corner from the main pedestrainised…read moreshopping street Queen Street and directly opposite the bus station at Victoria Gardens. Unassuming pub looking at it from the outside and quite small too, but the signeage and the big banner promoting their carvery draws you in. Quite a traditional boozer serving local brews plus the odd real ale on tap too (i.e. Greene Kings' IPA). Had the IPA at £2.50 a pint. Quite an extensive food menu, bar meals range from an Engligh breakfast to ham, eggs and chips both starting at around £3.60 ish, then up to the other end of the spectrum with an 8oz sirlion steak at around £8. The average price of a bar meal is £5 say fro a Steak and Guinness pie for example, quite afew of the bar meals ate at this price and ther are at least half a dozen to choose from. As for the afore mentioned carveries they come in at £5 for the large one & £4 for the small one. It is not self service and the food is plated for you. You have a choice of meats with turkey, pork or beef and a range of vegetables. For a more cheaper option should also mention the hot panninis at £3.50. Pub is decorated modestly and is warm and comfortable. With both the staff & locals welcoming enough. Lead to believe they have live music there at the weekends and there are large TV that are wall mounted to display sporting events. Well worth popping in, especially due to its close proximity to the shops & bus station making it very convenient & accessible.

I'm rewriting my review of this place because it has improved so much over the past few years. I…read moredon't think you could find a better-value place anywhere in the area for good quality meals. Not only is the menu extremely varied (with several imaginative choices for vegetarians and vegans) but excellent value too. For example, a burger and salad in a large roll with chips and a pint of beer for under £5 - or how about two delicious curries with poppadoms and nan breads with a glass of wine and a pint of Guinness, all for under £10!! There are many carpeted areas with dining tables and comfortable chairs and everything is clean and well looked after. Service has been fast each time we've been there - three times in the last month (I doubt it will be long before we go there again either!) The bar staff are friendly and pleasant, especially Lloyd who is great (he was very helpful when we lost our keys recently)! There is also a disabled toilet at ground level for anyone who can't manage the stairs; useful for mums with young children too.

This is the only Wetherspoons in Neath - David Protheroe - in a building that used to be the main…read morepolice station. It's quite a large pub, with plenty of seats. The food and drink are relatively cheap, with lots of choice on the menu. I've eaten here a few times. I would highly recommend their breakfasts - they are excellent value, with lots of food on your plate. Whenever I've been there in the morning, there's a real mix of people - from middle aged men having their first (of many) pints of the day, to older ladies with blue or purple rinses meeting for a coffee and a chat. I've also had Sunday lunch there, which was a bit of a disappointment. The pub was really busy and they'd run out of many of the items on the menu. Roast beef without a yorkshire pudding??? Finally, the toilets are upstairs, something to bear in mind if your legs can't manage the stairs.