Blue Anchor Inn in The Vale of Glamorgan

Rather disappointing on the whole, service was okay if you don’t mind a handful of serviette wrapped cutlery just dumped on the table. Starters were okay, soup - pretty average, would have been nice to have a nice piece of bread with it, instead of half a doughy baquette. Roast dinners were expensive for what was supplied,meat looked like it had been sliced of a ready cooked roll, rather than a joint, and Yorkshire pudding only served with roast beef, who doesn’t like a Yorkshire pudding with a roast no matter what meat?The sage and onion stuffing was minute, just one mouthful, but the biggest disappointment were the roast potatoes, did not taste roasted at all, I suspect they we’re parboiled then dipped,into the deep fryer to colour them, they certainly were not roasties that I would recognise. Having paid £172 for six people, and not everyone have the full three courses, it seemed rather expensive for the quality.

We had a wonderful meal with great company. The service was excellent without being obtrusive. We introduced our friends to this pub and they will be back.

Fab food and surroundings. There was 9 of us and we couldn't fault the food. I would highly recommend Blue Anchor. Lovely old building with a thatched roof.

This pub is a real hidden gem! It’s got a cozy atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor seating. The food was amazing - there were so many options to choose from. I would definitely recommend it!

Fantastisch pub excellent locaties. This is a very old pub ancient place. Back in the days there was a smugglers route and a tunnel beloofd the pub. Succes a rich history. The food is good also

Absolutely fantastic. Staff were extremely friendly & helpful. The food was outstanding. I can see why the restaurant has Michelin stars 🌟 Lovely traditional, characterful pub. Fabulous thatched roof. Highly recommended 👌.

This is always a fantastic place to take people who have never been here before, you can hear the clang of jaws hitting the floor when they step into this utterly remarkable old building. The traditional ales are always spectacular, and there is a good choice. The food is always decent and sensibly enough priced. The family who have operated this pub for generations always strive to make their guests visit a special one. One minor gripe on my most recent visit, the mussels weren't properly prepared and were very gritty. My decision to dine here was informed by the posted food hygiene rating of 4/5 (Good).

A decent real pub. No music, no TV, no gaming nor pool tables. Excellent ales really good food. Love the stone walls and thatched roof. Full of character.

This is a beautiful historic building full of charm. However my scampi and chips was the worst I have ever eaten. Undercooked chips and cheap scampi. The peas were great! My husband had the steak pie which he really enjoyed. The waitress asked if the meals were okay and we replied truthfully but she didnt seem bothered. I would definitely not return but having read other reviews I think maybe this was just an off day!

A lovely atmospheric Inn. My son joined my husband and I for lunch,and we enjoyed a very good meal. The service was excellent and really friendly, we will definitely visit again.

We had such a great experience at the Blue Anchor Inn. We stopped off here while on a coastal drive over this past Easter. We walked in just in time for Sunday roast time and we were very happy we did! The staff were very lovely and kind. It was super cozy and it feels like you are transported back in time. Multiple times while I was there I kept imagining what it would've been like to be having a drink by the fire 600 years ago! The food was very good! I enjoyed the turkey roast immensely! Only negative I was that they gave the two of us just a few too many potatoes and I felt so badly that we couldn't take them with us. I highly recommend a stop here if you are nearby.

Beautiful pub ! The interior was gorgeous, so many cosy nooks and fireplaces , 3 of us ate from the “ light bite” menu, it was so filling , and very tasty and well presented, my son chose a main meal which was just as tasty. The service was fast and the ladies who brought us the food were so lovely and friendly. My son’s new favourite place to eat now.

I went here for a reunion with friends I hadn't seen in 30 years. It is a gorgeous old pub with all the character and charm one would expect. The drinks and food were outstanding. I'd gathered by how busy it was, that this is a local's favorite for Sunday lunch but I'd love to come back for a couple of pints in the evening as well.

C’est un endroit hors du temps.Quelle belle bâtisse 🙏 avec son toit de chaume.On ouvre la porte et de suite on change de monde et de siècle.Très rustique,chaque objet est à sa place.Très belle cheminée avec un petit feu , différentes salles avec une atmosphère Moyen Âge qui vous gagne de plus en plus et vous emporte des dizaines d’années en arrière,voir des centaines ! Accueil très chaleureux très agréable et professionnel.Après une bonne guiness au bar on nous installe à l’étage où il y a une nouvelle cheminée très ancienne avec un feu, cosy et apaisant.Belle carte ,plein de choix possibles .les mets proposés sont frais et de qualités.ils sont merveilleusement bien présentés et cuisinés .Poisson,moules ,agneau un vrai régal .Un Rioja Blanc et rouge qui vont très bien avec.Nous avons passé un moment de restauration RARE 🙏 et très ému, je dis un grand merci et bravo au propriétaire ,son personnel.Ne passez pas à côté faites les kilomètres et prenez le temps d’y aller.Vraiment exceptionnel et hors du temps.

Such a beautiful country pub! Very cosy and cute inside! We visited the pub with family to celebrate my partner’s nans birthday and we were all extremely happy with our food choices! Everything appeared home cooked… I had the beef stroganoff which was delicious 👌🏻 We will definitely be returning! 😊

Visited this amazing pub with my wife during a long weekend break whilst visiting South Wales for the first time. Having originally driven past The Blue Anchor on our way to Barry, it didn’t look particularly inviting. However, on our return leg, it looked a bit more promising, so we decided to take a gamble and I’m so glad we did! All the staff were very friendly and helpful, the food was delicious, and complimented by a superb range of real ales! We are both looking forward to another visit in the not too distant future!

Met my cousin's who had come down from Worcester...what brilliant service by all the staff and the food was wonderful...Great place to eat.

9 members of our group, the Gluttony Gang, indulged in the £29 Xmas Lunch menu on Monday 4th. Was it good? ____ No! ____ it was VERY GOOD, and this group of boorish pensioners were very satisfied and well-accepted.

Booked a table upstairs in the restaurant for the Christmas lunch time menu. The restaurant is welcoming with an open log fire and Christmas decorations. The staff were helpful and the food all 3 courses were very tasty with a great selection of drinks available. We have visited the Blue Anchor before and will continue to do so Very enjoyable but hope to see a few more logs on the fire the next time we visit.

We have dined here many times over the years and never been treated so badly as we were last night. We had booked over 2 weeks before and duly arrived on time only to be told we couldn’t eat in the restaurant ! We asked to speak with the manager who was arrogant and without any thought that the customer may be right ! He said that upon booking we should have specified whether we wanted to eat in the restaurant or bar, for god sake, we booked dinner on a Saturday night and have never been asked such a question before. It was obvious we had been ‘bumped’ out of the restaurant due to larger parties being accommodated. As we had booked a taxi for later that night, we had no choice other than to be be shown to the empty bar area downstairs which resembled a morgue. We were the only four diners in an area that probably had at least 40 dining cover spaces. The manager kept insisting that we should have specified when booking that we wanted to eat in the restaurant, however, there is nothing on their booking system to inform any customer of this so how would we have known, especially as we have never been asked such a question when booking many times before. As for the food, very average to say the least and they even managed to get a simple sweet order wrong twice ! The manager - Mr Coleman - needs to change his attitude to customers and was aggressive in his explanation as to how we should have gone about making a booking ! What a pity that our night was ruined by such poor management skills in such an attractive venue. Personally you couldn’t pay me to ever frequent the place again !

Love this place, we walk over with our dog every Saturday unless we have other commitments, sometimes even on a Sunday. Love the banter we get!! Often come for dinner on Saturdays with our friends who live in Aberthaw, just a shame the lunch menu downstairs is exactly the same as the evening menu upstairs with no specials and not enough choice of chicken as my friend doesn’t eat red meat or fish! Fish and chips is lush followed by Thai green curry. Would and often do recommend to anyone.

Lovely Saturday afternoon lunch for my parents anniversary. Eight of us so quite a large group which can sometimes cause problems, but food and service great. Can’t fault it. Looking forward to trying out the rest of the menu. Top place.

What a fabulous pub! Stayed there on a last minute Britstop (camp in the carpark for free if you eat/drink there). So friendly on the phone, massive carpark (opposite the main entrance)....the food was fab and service was fantastic! Top all that off with a toasty warm fire, and a walk to the beach on your doorstep and this is a real winner! Looking forward to going back! 10/10!

Impressed, first ever visit and can’t find anything to fault . I had the burger, and my partner the green Thai curry. Would recommend both dishes.

We ordered the panini sandwiches and I had the coronation chicken. The bread was prefect and crispy and the salad and coleslaw it came with was very tasty. The chicken was lush. Both paninis we ordered came with home cooked fries which were soooo good. The location of the Nlue Anchor is perfect and we had lunch and then walked to the beach after. Thank you Blue Anchor for a lovely lunch in a gorgeous location.

First time at this wonderful old pub. We had a dog with us so the four of us were restricted to the bar or the tables in courtyard. We were given a good table next to the fireplace. The food was gastro-pub standard and wine was decent and reasonably priced. There’s a huge car park belonging to the pub directly opposite so no problem parking.

We had a delicious lunch today. The food was really good. We had trip of fish for starter the homemade pie and Thai green curry finishing with sticky toffee pudding .. it was all really tasty. The starter was particularly great. They made us feel very welcome and service was excellent. Will be returning.

visited twice in recent weeks and had (Dover) Sole and Skate Wing both perfect, and, for anyone who never tasted Skate, don't be put off (so mild and little fish taste but superb with fine sauce). Always excellent beer, a big attraction.

One of the best pubs in South Wales for both food and Ale. 5 of us plus 3 well behaved dogs accommodated for with a smile and excellent service.

I'm fortunate to visit the Blue Anchor regularly for Sunday lunch. Consistently, the delicious food, is served by friendly and attentive staff in the welcoming ambiance of this historical pub. Today was no exception my friend enjoyed the roast lamb and I the nut roast...

Beautiful building, efficient and friendly service by all staff. The food was excellent, I was especially impressed by the vegan option- the nut roast. Highly recommended.

Attended for a birthday lunch and what a fabulous place. The setting is wonderful and the staff were very polite and service was excellent. We had a three course Sunday lunch and everything was delicious, hot and the portion sizes were more than adequate. We...

You will not be disappointed.. Stunning place, really friendly staff, and incredible food. The Inn is like eating in a old castle with beautiful thick stone walls. We ate in the bar area as we had our dog with us, but they have a restaurant...

Called in for lunch today food drink.and service first class. Lady behind the bar made us most welcome and we enjoyed our meals.

Chose the blue anchor as recommended to me took my family for Sunday dinner we phoned to reserve a table as iit looks like it gets very busy I had turkey stuffing dinner the others had lamb the grand daughter picked of the children's menu...

My husband and I visited the restaurant to celebrate our anniversary and we weren’t disappointed. Food was excellent and well presented. Staff were lovely and very attentive, nothing was too much trouble. A beautiful pub with cosy open fire, definitely will be visiting again. Highly...

Booked in at 8 o'clock in the evening to eat, but were delayed by an hour, telephoned our order through, and the staff were helpful from the off. Arrived just in time before the kitchen closed, had the excellent pie (a real pie, NOT a...

Always a first class meal and staff very welcoming and friendly, we go often for Sunday lunch and never disappointed, vegetables served in separate dishes so you can have as little or as much as you want.

Lovely lunch out today for my husbands birthday. Lush meal and friendly staff. Always loved this pub and not disappointed today.

We took our little fella for a walk on Barry beach and looked for dog friendly watering hole near-by, the result… The Blue Anchor Inn. We have been numerous times ever since, experiences range from a Bank holiday lunch to Sunday lunch all of which...

Came for Sunday lunch with my family to see what the pub was like 40 years on from when I was at university. The food was excellent, the staff were very friendly and efficient despite being very busy! Will come back!

This is a beautiful historic building. The oldest Inn in Wales. I would certainly recommend a visit to this restaurant if you are anywhere in the neighbourhood. Three great friends got together and had a great lunch. Set price menu £22.99 for three courses. A...

Had the best Sunday lunch for a long time, everything delicious. Great service and a warm welcoming atmosphere in one of the nicest pubs around. Will definitely return and recommend.

Quaint surroundings, delicious food with great menu choice, attentive service by friendly staff, highly recommended 😊

I can understand who it was quiet tonight. Good cranky was ordinary and service pretty dreadful too. Sure they were quite attentive but they didn’t get the order right, didn’t know what drinks were which, and quite obviously had no idea what they were doing....

Well, what a experience, 8 for dinner with one of the dinners mobility impaired, no problem accessing the building however we did have our own ramp. Menu was expansive with almost all tastes catered for. Firstly a very warm welcome from the host, excellent table...

Generous helpings in a delicious three-course meal, made even better by excellent service. Also something of a treat to eat in a place established in 1380.

We visited The Blue Anchor Inn this week whilst visiting Wales. It is a beautiful building and the meal we had was wonderful. Brilliant service and very friendly and welcoming

Brilliant pub off the beaten track in Barry. Is a lot bigger inside than you might think. Formal seating upstairs in their restaurant open on the weekend, while downstairs is more informal with the bar - still table service though! Incredible old building with thatched...

Returned to the Blue Anchor for the first time in a couple of years and we had lovely food and drinks in the beer garden. The Food and Drink choice is first class and the staff were very welcoming and the service was Good.

We visited yesterday and were looking forward to Sunday lunch. I don't eat lamb and felt turkey was "out of season", so chose the beef. Unfortunately it was so tough that I had difficulty cutting it as it had a lot of connective sinew. It...

Went here on Father’s Day a little bit of a wait for our meals but the staff kept us informed the four of us all had a really nice meal and good 👍 service we must of left as much vegetables as we ate all...

Having looked forward to this day for many weeks, I must say the Lamb was disappointing actually, I had to send it mostly all back. It was too tough to eat, so left the restaurant feeling quite hungry. The staff were very good, but I...

Four of us were expecting something special of Brecon Lamb served in a South Wales pub on a Sunday. The lamb was dissapointingly tasteless, overcooked and, well, bland. The accompanying vegetables were OK and the staff were really good and attentive, shame the food left...

So popped in on the off chance for some post Bank Holiday food. My body was crazing substance that didn’t have a %abv. We arrived early & food wasn’t being served until 6pm, no probs just gave me & my mate Lara time to chat...

This is our second visit to the Blue Anchor. We were very impressed with the interior/exterior. Such an old quaint pub. We had drinks after our walk in the area, and got the bus back easily to Barry from the stop at the side of...

Been here a few times and always amazing. Was a bit worried after reading recent reviews, but I shouldn't have been. Food was absolutely outstanding as always. Staff pleasant and happy to help. The pub has a lot of character and quirky charm. Can't wait...

The Blue Anchor is full of charm and character and that applies to the staff as well as the pub. A warm and friendly welcome and excellent service was provided and the Sunday lunch for Mothering Sunday was excellent. We all had the beef, which...

We were staying in Barry and our host recommend The Blue Anchor to us. Really loved the building and was fascinated by the history of the place. One of the serving staff was kind enough to give us a bit of information on the area...

Despite phoning ahead to book & saying it was for a Birthday meal, we arrived & were lead to a nice table then told to wait there, & moved to a cold tucked away area. Table dirty, & asked why we wanted the table cleaning...

Had the most amazing Sunday Lunch at this wonderful pub .Had the 3 course dinner smoked trout followed by beef dinner toffee sticky pudding. To the owner your staff and chefs are a credit to you .We will be back worth every penny

Mu husband daughter and I booked a table in the Blue Anchor for a Saturday evening meal before he returned overseas for qork the following day. We ordered food at 6pm when the kitchen opened. Husband had scampi and chips, our daughter had the kids...

My wife & I were looking forward to eating here for the first time, it is hard to find the car park if it is your first time here, it would help to put a sign up, my wife ordered her meal as I did...

Tired from Cardiff shopping, we dropped in for supper on a Monday evening. Restaurant was open and we had the best food we have had in ages. Smoked haddock chowder to die for, superb duck, delicious hake and the most amazing stroganoff. Only thing to...

The food was excellent the barman did everything that he could to ensure that our visit was successful. The Barman did mention that there were no disabled facilities. However, the route taken to the ladies in the wheelchair had to made via the outside car...

Visited on a cold crisp day. Staff very friendly. It was a Tuesday afternoon and very quiet in the pub and we had choice of where to sit. It was cold even though the heating was on. Few items on menu not available. Food was...

We booked and visited here for lunch as not visited for many years. I banged my head I all the usual places but survived. Staff lovely, the food excellent and decent price and a great assortment of beers. It's a lovely setting, lovely building with...

We had a lovely meal in a great setting with a roaring coal fire and served by very friendly and attentive staff. Will definately try again when in the area.

A really fantastic pub with very good beer quality food and and very professional friendly staff the fish and chips was superb also very dog friendly cant wait to go back 10 /10

First time visit to this establishment, absolutely Beautiful building. We booked as a group of 5 but were 20 minutes late arriving as we took a wrong turn but the staff were unfazed and so accommodating after giving our apologies which made us feel at...

After over 25 years absence we decided to try and re-ignite fond memories, and we weren't disappointed. We had booked a table in the bar. Superb food and superb beer - all in all very good

The chips did not appear to be hand cut as stated on menu. They also were flowerey. Mushy peas did not seem right. Beer ok. We visited a few weeks ago and standards have slipped.

The Blue Anchor doesn't disappoint. The service was amazing and food was really tastie. One tiny thing was that the chips weren't home cooked and out of the freezer which was disappointing as they were advertised as home cooked. Other than that, all good and...

Great pub never been before came with friends, really friendly staff helped with food and wine choices. The food was excellent and reasonably priced thank you for a great evening

Brilliant staff lovely food highly recommended will deff be returning prices great too,if it’s a family friends couple or even single visit you won’t be disappointed

What a Cute Little Old Country Pub Found out about this place on SpookyIsle... its one of the oldest buildings in the whole of wales and used to be used by Smugglers. We had a drink in the beer garden looking at the beautiful thatched...

Lovely place, great atmosphere, stunning food. Recommend the Thai green curry it was lush. Definitely going again soon.

Arrived for Sunday lunch with a party of 9 with ages ranging from 5 to 70+ - all with differing tastes and preferences as is usual. We were treated to a thoroughly enjoyable lunch that no one could fault! The choices, quality, and the service...

Fabulous pub, allegedly the oldest in Wales. Amazing interior with huge car park across the road. We got the after 3 and they had stopped serving food. Suggest you get there early if you want to eat. Friendly staff

Drove down to this Inn today as we wanted to visit a pub we have never been to before.Decided to have something to eat being Lunchtime so our server said to us you better be quick as the kitchen is about to close which was...

As regulars the service is second to none, ordered drinks and served almost immediately, the staff are most attentive and always pleasant and helpful. Food never fails in deliciousness , always served piping hot on warm plates Highly recommended

Wow what a beautiful pub Friendly staff, lovely atmosphere Food was totally guwjus Didn’t book as we were just going to see, If the had space , which was fab, was shown around The pub, definitely recommend and will be going back again soon

Wonderful pub, very friendly, lovely food. Please beware if you are coeliac as I had a gluten free option and was poorly an hour after. There must be cross contamination.

A regular customer in the summer months when we all sat outside & ordered at the service table , since then have been for a pint by the fire 🔥 never have had opportunity to stay for a meal & have read reviews favour good...

I didn’t want to eat inside, but did want to support local businesses on our week’s holiday at home in the beautiful Vale of Glamorgan. We ate lunch in the marquee, having booked a table. Not sure why they don’t offer full table service instead...

Had drinks in the courtyard and then a meal by the fireplace. Felt very well organised and Covid safe . Had the duck croquettes and belly pork both of which were lovely - much better than your average pub grub. Staff were very helpful and...

One of our favourite refreshment stops after one of our favourite dog walks at East Aberthaw. Always a great pint. The outside area they have set up during the Covid pandemic is brilliant and feels very safe. Such a pretty pub, great on a sunny...

Tis is a 12th Century pub, with a beautiful atmosphere offering really good foos and drink. It is not too expensive and is really worth going to for something a little better than normal

Went lunchtime for a meal as we knew it would be a bit quieter then. Sat in the large marquee on the car park which was nice and cool but the only problem was the ashtrays which were on the tables . There are signs...

Visited on bank holiday Monday after having booked a table, beautiful old world setting, food absolutely superb and the staff and service are second to none, could not have been more attentive and under the pandemic situation, also the last night of help out offers. The Blue Anchor deserves all the accolades possible, thank you.

We booked in here for lunch on Bank holiday Monday after seeing someone post about them on Facebook and i have to say we were really impressed.There is not a huge menu, so my eldest son (aged 14) did initially have a moan about there being nothing for him to have. He then went for the Gammon and he was very glad he did. Lovely big piece of meat that was really well cooked and plenty of chips on the side with pineapple and egg. My youngest son had the adult fish and chips as the childrens menu is very limited, but the batter was crispy and really light and he made a good effort at getting through it due to enjoying so much.My wife and i had the Steak and Ale pies and they were spot on. We opted for chips instead of mash and there was plenty and the veg on the side was also lovely and cooked well.I would highly recommend the Garlic bread and the cheesy garlic bread. They are absolutely beautiful. One downfall for me was the lack of onion rings as a side. These are a firm favourite of all of ours when we are out and there wasn't any on the menu.We did eat here on the EOHO scheme, so obviously that makes a big difference to the price, but for me you get what you pay for and i will happily return here outside of this.

Six of us travelling in motor homes for the 2019 ICC World Cup Cricket were staying at Vale in readiness for the Black Caps first game at Cardiff. Booked a meal at the Blue Anchor Inn and thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere, venue, location, bar and food. My beetroot starter was delicious, fresh and all the flavours I enjoy. The pork belly and steak pie had great flavours and extremely filling! Did have a chuckle as one of our group ordered the Pork Pie - they were shocked when it was served cold! soon educated. Was a great meal served promptly with friendly service in a busy Friday evening rush hour.

Absolutely disappointed with this place....it’s a beautiful old old pub....fantastic energy there in the building ...food is disgusting...better food in a Wetherspoons, awful meat...chips were awful the fat they must’ve been cooked in was horrible, they were bright yellow, and it’s very expensive.....£66 for two lunches and 4 drinks., we will never go back...or recommend.....beautiful history and such a shame that the service is not doing it any justice....female bar staff had the most disgusting degrained grey teatowel hanging over her wrist/shoulder....if I’d seen it first I wouldn’t have eaten there!!Very disappointing after reading the reviews!

Yet another wonderful Sunday Lunch. The Blue never fails. everything was beautifully presented and plenty of it.

Booked to take my parents out to Sunday lunch in the restaurant. Very well priced, and good choices available. Food was beautifully presented and sooo tasty. There was so much veg for everyone to share. Yorkshire pudding is to die for. Pudding was fantastic- the Sticky Toffee Pudding was gorgeous. Friendly staff, attentive service. Well worth a visit. Will be back.

First visit with family and it was great! What a great little pub, plenty of character, friendly staff, great open fireplace, lovely food!

We went there for an evening meal on 29th February and had a most enjoyable evening. The atmosphere was superb, food excellent and staff very pleasant and efficient.

We live in Wiltshire and have friends who live in Swansea, so, wanting somewhere to meet for Sunday lunch, we chose the Blue Anchor Inn, Barry, as it seemed midway. It’s a very pretty, quirky pub with a thatched roof and dates back to the 14th century.There are two sittings for Sunday lunch.....12.30pm and 2.30pm. We chose the first sitting.The staff were very welcoming and were happy to wait for our friends arriving before taking our orders.There was a lovely choice on the menu, including vegetarian. We all had the traditional roast dinner though, and it was fab.Three courses cost £19.50, with drinks extra. The bill came to £97, for four people, which included three courses each, one round of drinks and coffee & teas.The food was absolutely gorgeous and service very good.Although the staff were preparing for the 2.30pm sitting, at no time did we feel rushed and were the last to leave.All in all, a brilliant choice of venue, and we’ll certainly return.I would definitely recommend the Blue Anchor Inn.

Visited Saturday evening, a lovely building, shame about the food. I was expecting good pub food due to positive reviews. I had seabass and my daughter had fish and chips, younger daughter had kids fish and chips. My seabass tasted of nothing and must have been frozen. It was meant to have a salsa, but that was a tiny drizzle. The kale was the tastiest bit. I was hungry so I ate it, but it was very poor. Fish and chips very average. Friendly staff, but dated menu choices and I can't image anything is freshly cooked. I wouldn't eat there again.

lunch time meal in a large group on a very busy Valentine’s Day. Each and every meal that was served promptly. The food was amazing which could not have been easy as we had all ordered individually. Staff were very friendly and professional.