Cross Inn in The Vale of Glamorgan

Nice, friendly pub. Lots of choice of beers, good staff.

Very nice place under new owners

Very nice place under new owners

A nice little country pub selling real ales mostly local and local wines from the vineyard next door. They have regular pop up street food kitchens inside which change from time to time.

A nice little country pub selling real ales mostly local and local wines from the vineyard next door. They have regular pop up street food kitchens inside which change from time to time.

Really nice food cheery staff, good atmosphere all in all an excellent place to spend your free time

Visited The Cross Inn today as The Fisherman's Cat had a pop-up kitchen there. Had fantastic paella. Absolutely delicious. Lovely pub too.

Warm welcome, attention to detail, it has centuries of history, need to share it. Great food, quality ales

We visited with the Vale Ale Trail, wow it looks great a complete refurb, modern but not losing the proper Welsh boozer feel. We visit because they do great ale, hospitality is always welcoming and it’s a unique pub to visit just on the outskirts of Cowbridge. Well worth a trip out.

The pub was closed for a long time I think. But now it's very open, serves a REALLY good selection of beers (local, as in across the road local wines) has a beer patio area. Which is right by the road but the road is never that busy. No food to date (June24) but I believe that's going to change. Well worth a visit.

Stunning decor. is much more cosy. I loved how they used the old barrels as seats.

It has been refitted and it is now a really comfortable and real pub, with darts, good price drinks, great atmosphere. Families good to go there up to 9pm

Been rebuilt recently and a good job has been done also the price of there drinks see reasonable will definitely visit again

Great newly refurbished pub excellent beer and wine selection very dog friendly really nice staff 10 /10

Currently closed and up for sale

We went here a few times when we stayed at the vineyard. The food is amazingg, drinks are great and the staff are so helpful and friendly. We took our dog inside and outside and he was catered for with biscuits 😊

Friendly, helpful staff, wonderful service and fantastic food

After being recommended the pub by a friend we took a visit and was not disappointed!! Cosy country pub with very friendly and accommodating staff that cannot do enough for you from the moment you walk in to the moment you leave. Food was absolutely superb with more than ample portions, which you could tell was all freshly made with not one bit coming from a freezer and their selection of wine, beers and spirits was one of the best I have seen in a pub. I cannot recommend this quaint place enough and will 100% be back for a second visit!! 5* rating without a doubt!!!

Wow! First time ever to dine at this restaurant and all i can say that i’m the food was amazing! Really enjoyed an evening of food and drinks! Atmosphere was nice with the fire on in the bar area which meant cosy! Thanks all the staff including the chef for making my first and won’t be the last experience at the The Cross Inn. All the food is homemade and none of this chain food rubbish!If your looking for homemade countryside pub food i definitely recommend visiting! Thanks you once again and will be returning soon!

Go for the food! The chorizo scotch egg was sublime! And then the burger with all the trimmings! And the beer ain't bad either. Good service too. 5 stars!

The Best Meal of our Holiday! We stumbled across this lovely pub on a recent visit to Wales and booked a table for when we came back a couple of weeks later. We were so impressed. The welcome, the service, the food was all faultless. The owner served us and his passion for his trade was obvious. We can see this hidden gem becoming very difficult to get into as it is going to get a reputation for being one of the best places in the area to eat out. We will definitely be returning (and pre booking our table). Give this place a try, you won’t be disappointed. We would have been happy to pay the full price let alone the great deal we got with the governments 50% off deal for August.

Ate here for evening meal and had fish cakes to start and the burger for main. Both were delicious! Staff were friendly, welcoming and attentive despite being busy. Effective one way system in place and felt very safe. Planning to return for a Roast soon. Highly recommend.

We visited here on Monday, definitely worth it. The guys running this place were really freindky, nothing was too much trouble. We had a sleepy Toddler and a dog with us but this was no problem. Food was really nice too! I just wish there was more choice to your menu!

After a day out with the family we decided to dine here to finish our day. The staff here are so friendly, welcoming and have a fantastic sense of humour! Keiron was really friendly, funny and made us all feel so welcome. We will be back.

Absolutely flawless meal- & excellent service, friendly welcome . My new favourite place ! Could not find one fault - thank you !

Excellent service very customer focused

Food ok but overpriced. Pleasant staff

My partner and I had lunch yesterday here. Have to say the food was superb and the waiter very helpful and accommodating when we telephoned to book a table. I would highly recommend both service and food which was promptly served and exceptionally fresh. We will definitely be back. Thank you guys! Paul&Dana

Lovely run family pub with exceptional staff **

Lovely cosy pub in a lovely part of Cowbridge, good food good selection of beers ,largers and wines, this is a great pub for an evening out or sunday lunch . Booking is probably best as it can become busy on weekends . well done to Tom and all the staff at the Cross Inn

We called Friday and had to be seated by 8 pm (early for a Friday?)I had fish and chips, the fish was OK but the chips were under cooked, I expected proper chips but they were more like potato wedges, I feel £14 was expensive and no slice of lemon ! My wife had the Wellington, it was very tasty but could have been warmer and this dish also seemed a little expensive. The staff were friendly and accommodating and the pub is nicely furnished and decorated.

We dined with our dog in the bar area. The staff could not have been more welcoming and the food was delicious. We will definitely make a return visit!

Have eaten at the cross before and gave a good review but after having probably the worst sunday lunch ever eaten we wont be returning meat was awful,potatoes were like bricks , vegetables rock hard and gravy was like the cheapest bisto wont be returning or recommending

Despite various reviews to the contrary, we had a very good lunch on Christmas Day, Very nice to have something other than turkey; I had a well-cooked,delicious sea bass.Service might have been a bit slow but the staff were pleasant & attentive, if slightly amateur.

Second visit to the cross but sadly will be our last food has gone down hill and waiting staff could do with some training and learn some manners wife was spoken to like a child when complained so will deffinetly wont be returning.

I visited over Xmas having been there a few weeks before. The food was shocking. The manager was extremely rude and will not recommend to anybody. I found out from one of the other diners that the chef who had joined them from the change of management has left. Big big mistake and shame you let him go.

We read in the gem newspaper the cross inn would be open on New Year’s Day until 3 pm . Unfortunately upon arrival we were told restaurant was fully booked . Unaware of booking criteria . We waited a long time to be served drinks . Small glass of white wine . Pint of FLAT draft Guinness . Pint of Peroni £15 !! . We sat in the bar . What a disappointment . No atmosphere whatsoever . Just sad looking decor overall looking unloved and thrown together . In the corner was what looked no like a wood burning stove . With ash splicing out , perhaps having a fire would have helped the aesthetics . I would consider having the new licensee present to greet & welcome people would have been helpful to promote customers returning . Unfortunately we will not be returning. To the cross inn .

Accommodated for a group of 8 instead of 5 at very short notice. Food was of a high standard and service was exceptional. Great selection of beers and wine with a family friendly atmosphere. We will definitely be back.

Visited The Cross Inn with family for Sunday Roast. Staff were friendly and attentive and atmosphere was warm and welcoming. Roast was delicious, our table had a mixture of the beef, Turkey and Wellington. All very happy with our meals will be returning for more food and drinks. Highly recommend

Not sure about this place. Sunday lunch very nice but expensive . Noisy sitting next to where all the cutlery kept . Charged to bring a birthday cake out???? Never been charged for this before. Emailed but was not answered. Would not visit again

So disappointing, we’ve recommended this pub to our friends and family after some great meals. Today’s visit was a big disappointment- we sent two meals back (we’ve never done that before). I had the Welsh breakfast, but it was a poor imitation of what I had on my last visit, the mushroom was uncooked, the poached egg was rock hard and solid, the toast was moist bread, we also had a potion under cooked chips. We sent back the Welsh rarebit, which was uncooked mushroom sauce on limp bread and inedible. The replacement ham sandwich looked like it was made by an eight year old, and went back too. On the positive side the beer (Butty Bach) was brilliant and the hard working bar staff are great. We walked into Harry’s bar in Cowbridge and had a much better brunch meal and recommend this place highly, we won’t be back to the Cross Inn until their high standards have been restored (perhaps the owners were away for Christmas?). So sad

I used to eat at this pub on a weekly basis so when I heard there had been a change of owner, I gave them the benefit of the doubt and turned up for Sunday lunch. When the beef arrived it was rare. The veg was rock hard and from a can, and the portions were tiny . When the last owner had it the lunches were fantastic . The portions were big and they also provided cauliflower and extras at a cheaper price. The new staff were friendly and attentive but I’m afraid I shall not return unless the standard in the cooking picks up. Sad as it’s my local pub!

Had a set Christmas lunch . Food and service were excellent. The restaurant crew looked after us and were attentive.. An otherwise enjoyable meal was spoilt by a small group of people who turned up 2 hours late for the set xmas lunch, then complained about the food. Their behaviour was completely unacceptable and boorish towards both staff and customers.

We visited as a special family get together (4 people) for lunch on Christmas Eve. After visiting this pub under the previous owners, we were excited for another excellent meal. Unfortunately, both the food and the service were very poor.

We went to the Cross Inn Saturday evening to see Denise's friend who now manages the Cross Inn. Superb evening with Tom the perfect host. An excellent choice of real ales and wines in the restaurant. Brilliant bistro menu and great service! Old fashioned comfortable pub and very welcoming. It's just a shame it's so far away from where we live but definitely going back there though.

We have only recently discovered this fabulous pub/restaurant. It has a warm, friendly atmosphere, superb food and very stylish dining/ bar area which was very relaxing, light and airy. The staff are very attentive and welcoming, we will definitely be returning soon. We had a drink in the bar after dining, again, great friendly service. Would highly recommend a visit!

Second visit just as impressive as the first good food attentive service good wine list well worth a visit

Recently reopened. New owner, new chef. Great food at the Cross Inn and a warm welcome. We had steak, homemade burger, duck, venison and sea bass between us, all were fab and very reasonably priced. Coeliac friendly too. Local beer and good wine selection.

I had dinner and then lunch the next day at the Cross Inn the food was that good! Went with a group of friends and had the steak on Saturday night and The roast chicken on Sunday. Both were great quality and Genito is portions - loved the coliflour cheese! There’s also a lovely atmosphere in the pub, very friendly and so dog friendly. Would recommend!!

Back to the days of good quality pub grub!! Menu shows off great dishes done well and thought we’d try Sunday lunch... we were not disappointed!! Had the Parsnip soup and chicken for main- delicious, served with a gooey oozey home made cauliflower cheese, so moreish!! So lovely to have a pub within walking distance which serves such amazing food!! People were being turned away as they were full... lovely for new owners!! Will be back again... and again... and again!!

Great food - had brunch menu - minute steak ciabatta and veggie breakfast. Lovely decor and great service. Will definitely go back.

Under new management lovely feel to the bar. Great that you can bring dogs too. Very warm welcome and nicely decorated inside. My only slight niggle is that it is a bit pricey. I don’t mind paying £13/£14 for a burger but £16? £14 for sausage and mash and £5 for bread and oils. £3 for a coke. Convenient location for cowbridge.

We live fairly close to this pub, and it was good to see it under new management. After a decorate and tidy up they were up and running. we had a lovely Sunday lunch here. Staff were attentive and friendly. This is not a 2 course Sunday lunch for £15.00 establisshment, but the food is of a good quality and plentiful. We wish the new owner lots of luck with his new venture

already added a review but missed out one thing.....carpark is desperately in need of proper lighting it is pitch black apart from a few very small spotlights at ground level which makes it worse for parking.it is very dangerous for people with mobility problems i couldnt see a thing apart from the 1st few cars.this point lets down the rest as i wouldnt have tried to park there in the night time if i had been driving.

We tried The Cross Inn for the first time in years and were delighted. The welcome was warm and friendly and the food was delicious.

Fantastic experience all round, superb food and a great restaurant and bar. Staff were very attentive and welcoming. Highly recommend

...under new management and ownership, this lovely country pub serves delicious home made food.

We drive past The Cross Inn every day on the way to work, we gave it a try on Friday evening as it is under new Management, we were not disappointed! On arrival we were warmly welcomed by the new Landlord, we asked if we could have a table for 2, the response “have you booked”, when we answered “no”, he said “I am so sorry we are fully booked in the restaurant tonight, however if you are happy we can serve food in the bar”, we took him up on the offer and within minutes we had menus and our drinks, shortly after we ordered the starter appeared and it was excellent and the mains that followed was equally as good, I am afraid we didn’t have room for desserts! Highly recommended a visit, may be worth booking as it is rightly becoming a very popular place to enjoy great food, drinks and environment!!!

An all round excellent establishment, warm welcome, great decor, varied menu and first class food. Highly recommended

warm welcome cosy comfortable excellent food

We live in the village and were pleased that the Cross Inn was under new management. On Saturday evening four of us went for supper. We were warmly greeted by the staff and the food and service were excellent, we will certainly return. It is a shame that it is not possible on Trip Advisor to make it clear that the terrible and poor reviews for the Cross Inn relate to when the pub was under previous ownership.

We decided to give the Cross Inn a try after seeing the signs stating that they were under new management (after poor reviews from family visiting under previous management) - and the new team are doing an excellent job. We received a warm welcome in the bar area which has a lovely roaring fire and a good selections of gins. We then had the moules and fish & chips and both were lovely - all freshly cooked, moules was a huge portion with delicious sauce. The team working were busy but happy to take time to talk to customers and it’s a great sign that they are busy so quickly after re-opening.

This is a lovely, warm and cosy pub with a roaring log burner, perfect for a winter’s evening. The staff are friendly, welcoming and professional. They have a great selection of gins and a short, but well chosen wine list. We very much enjoyed the fish and mussels and will be back soon to explore the rest of the menu.

We were looking for somewhere for a family meal to celebrate our sons 21st birthday . We thought we’d try the recently refurbished Cross Inn in Cowbridge as we’d heard good reports on its new chef and owners .Well we were so glad that we chose this venue . We booked a table for 7 and Its a good job that we did as the restaurant was full . We had pre drinks in the bar whilst waiting for the whole party to arrive .The owner is so friendly and welcoming as are the staff . We all had starters which were delicious and we couldn’t resist ordering the fresh warm bread rolls and butter. I had a steak as did 3 others accompanied by a creamy peppercorn sauce and one had the Stilton sauce which was excellent . I barely had to cut my steak as it was so tender and the home made chips and onion rings were to die for . Everyone who had the steak made the same comments . 2 had the sausages and mash with an amazing tasty gravy . I could hear somebody on the next table commenting on how good the gravy with the sausages was.My grandson had the steak burger which was huge and he loved it .The owner made us feel so welcome what with his attentive service and humour ..We all cleared our plates and normally would have a dessert but the two courses had filled us. I’d left a birthday cake with them when I’d arrived,so they asked me when I was ready to let them know .They brought the lit cake in whilst singing happy birthday accompanied with 7 side plates and a knife to cut the cake so we could have a slice each . We had coffee to finish the night off . I thought that the whole evening was excellent value for money . The drinks were reasonably priced as was the food . My husband is often difficult to please when it comes to dining out, but even he said it was a great choice and he couldn’t fault anything.(that’s definitely a compliment )We are looking forward to booking Sunday lunch and will also book another evening meal as we can’t wait to try the home made desserts .

Best Sunday lunch we have had for a longtime. I am a vegetarian and the food was amazing. Had a nut roast with an amazing sauce. Cauliflower cheese was very tasty too. Highly recommend. New owners who are very friendly and their staff are too. Will definitely be back. Well worth a visit.

We are visitors to the area and driven past the pub on many occasions previously it looked a little shabby rather than chic, this year it’s been refurbished with New Management and looks more inviting so, we dropped in for evening meal. We were warmly welcomed by the new owners and had drinks in the bar while perusing the menu, the pub has a great local feel about it, a good choice of menu. The service was great and our food was excellent, the staff were friendly helpful and attentive without making you feel hurried. We had four different dishes cooked to perfection by their new chef and promptly served to our table. To summarise we enjoyed excellent food, excellent service, good value in a warm and friendly atmosphere and definitely recommend.

My experience at the cross in wasn’t very nice. I ordered myself the burger but when it came I found that the meat was over cooked and also very chewy, I didn’t complain as I didn’t want to ruin the evening for me and my family. When we ordered the bill we saw that the price was about 150 pounds. What we ate tasted shop bought. If we wanted shop bought food guess where we would of gone. The SHOP! Not a restaurant with good reviews. I am definitely disappointed. We told the man that there must of been a mistake but he was rude to us and he said “if it’s too expensive for you, you should go to the harvester” I was shocked that the waiter was being so bitchy. His job is too serve food not to tell us where to eat and be rude to us. I was so disgusted. I was definitely not expecting him to be so rude. It was so silly, he sounded like a toddler. I am sooo disappointed and I will DEFINITELY not be going there again. I wouldn’t go back there if it was the last restaurant in the world. I’m disappointed. Just disappointed. It was expensive and disgusting, it’s very hard to get both of these things but they did it easily.

Was dining in the pub last night I can't believe the three reviews people below have left. The staff went out of their way to be able accommodate the party of 7 by asking customers who had requested specific tables if they minded having another table. The party were loud with their children running around the rest restaurant. We witnessed the whole incident when they complained at the end having eaten all their meals. If it was so bad why eat everything on your plate ?

We have been to The Cross Inn a few times since it has reopened for drinks in the evening with our dog. The new owners are very welcoming and really accommodating to our dog too - offering him biscuits and water!

It was bad and the toilet were stanky fishy stanky fishy. And I mean the food omg 🤢🤮 I have got to be honest 💩 but if u want to waste your money go ahead xxx

Forget any negative views on this establishment Nothing but good vibes Food excellent as was service Good wine list and real ale well worth a visit. Will be back

This evening I walked to the Cross Inn with my kids to meet another family. We were all excited as this could be our new local. I have worked for over 25years in restaurants and never tire of a good meal. After living in London and California I’m used to spending large sums of money on food, so when choosing off the menu at the Cross Inn it didn’t occur to me to look at the prices!!

I desperately wanted this place to be our new local - it is on my doorstep and I imagined many a happy moment - meeting with friends for a few drinks or a place take the family for dinner or weekend lunches. I am gutted to say that we won’t be going back. The service was slow, the food was awful : over cooked rump steak burger, bland salmon, undercooked tagliatelle stuck together in chunks, side of olive oil tasted like chip fat and the bread was doughy and almost sweet (Not what I expected for £5 per portion). I would not have written this review, but given the way the waiter (who turned out to be the owner) spoke to my friend, I felt the need to share! Apparently if she was not happy with the price of cheap, doughy, crappy bread she should go to a harvester !!! He also added that everyone in cowbridge charges a similar price.He obviously didn’t appreciate who he was talking to! And offered no apologies for our disappointment in service, quality for money, etc... he simply said he has been open for a month and not had any complaints, but what he failed to mention was that he hasn’t had any repeat custom either and now I know why.

Forget any negative reviews of this establishment Now a great place to visit Great food and service, good wine list and real ale.New decor sets the pace. Well worth a visit. Will definatly be back

We walked up to the Cross Inn on Saturday for a late breakfast and early lunch and it was excellent. Really helpful and friendly service and great food. We had eggs royale and perfectly cooked steak ciabatta. They also serve Butty Bach, one of my favourite beers.

We've been here twice this week - once for an early evening drink in the bar with our dog. We were made to feel most welcome with our dog and he was even offered a dog biscuit. Lovely and cosy with a log burner and perfect after a muddy walk.

Yesterday was the first time I have been to this pub having heard previously that it was not worth visiting. Talking to other customers last night it seems that the new owners have completely transformed the interior and the menu.

Visited for the first time since new owners took over for sunday lunch and was pleaseantly supprised by the changes made , on arrival was made straight away to feel so welcome bar area is very homely we went threw to restaurant which looks completely different and smart ollie our waiter was superb nothing was to much trouble we had two courses and can only say was probably the best sunday lunch have ever eaten we both would highly recommend the roast beef cooked to perfection and amazing assortment of vegetables will deffinetly be returning and will be recommending to family and friends.

Visited on thursday evening for dinner and happened to be there opening night all i can say is "wow" never been before staff were so friendly and welcoming nothing was to much trouble .. staff amazing food also amazing couldn't fault in any way beautifully presented and tasted equally as good as it looked will definetly will be returning....

Went over for dinner with some friends the place is spotless and was amazed by the staff, food and atmosphere. The new owners put everyone at ease and made sure everyone was comfortable As for the food it was just perfect, everything from the presentation to the taste 10/10. I would highly recommend this place and surely return.

Went to eat here on a friday night. The pub is split into two areas with a cozy fire place bar area which is dog friendly, and a elegant dining area. The staff was very friendly and attentive, and I was served quickly. The food was incredible, I had starter, main, dessert some wine and left very satisfied. My friends and I will definitely be returning soon. Great evening, highly recommend!

Well can't flaut it nice in side food good little bit more would be nice

My wife and I had dinner here on Thursday which was the opening night and we were very impressed, the Menu was varied and innovative our meals were excellent. The new owners have already created a welcoming environment, Heather, Tom and Sam made us feel at home and we had a really good evening. I am confident we will now become regular visitors.

Booked to go here for a family meal before a day out at Llandow Circuit today, after visiting last year and really enjoying last time......well what a disappointment today!! After’s being rung yesterday to ask to preorder what meat we would like for Sunday lunch, there was no mention as to why, and today discovered from the poor waiter that they were closing tomorrow as being taken over by someone else. We were served pre-cooked from yesterday, and warmed up in microwave today Sunday lunch.....it was absolutely awful and not what you expect from a restaurant. It was inedible, my mum asked for a latte and was told machine was off, and waiter came out with a kenco coffee sachet. We were still charged for latte £2.60 for a coffee from a sachet. When asked to speak to the manager, he came out and really did not care about it, and his reply was “the buck stops with me and all other people have enjoyed it so will have to pay”well I find that hard to believe as we were the only people in the restaurant...... he was very rude and unapologetic, no wonder they are being taken over by someone else! Still had to pay for disgusting uneaten food. We all left very annoyed, and 2 hungry children too!

We turned to the Cross Inn in desperation after our car broke down and this was the only eating place within walking distance of our holiday accommodation. The time was a few minutes before eight p.m. We were told that the chef had to leave early and the kitchen was closing at eight. Any food would have been welcome, even a ready meal shoved in the microwave by a member of the bar staff. However delicious the cuisine, no pub is useful if it closes before the advertised time.

Superb food that certainly satisfied both our needs and served in a very friendly atmosphere. The ambience of the rooms are both quaint and atmospheric.

I don’t often go out, we have 2 small children so when we go out it’s really special. We came back because we ate here on Father’s Day and had a lovely burger and chips. Tonight was a different story!!! No starters offered- strange! Burger was shop bought and not even nice! Looked like a value version. Dessert- waffles I’m sure were from Lidl. A lot of things looked shop bought. Disappointed as this is not what I expected. Not worth the cash or the calories tonight! Gutted.

After reading reviews especially managers comments. Of the pub being closed so that staff can have time off. I thought the customer paid their wages and there are people willing to work.

Stopped here for lunch and found super friendly staff, a lovely sunny terrace and delicious food.

Got shouted at across the car park... By the landlord... "you can't park there if you're not coming in the pub"... We may have been going for a walk and going in there after...? So we moved the car and didn't go in. Not sure I will be back.

Amazing food. Very helpful staff. Will definitely be visiting again. Especially bubs and sheila they couldn't do enough for us.

Lovely food, great friendly service, wonderful setting and a nice beer to boot, what more could you ask for!

Nice food and drink. All round nice place

Good Sunday lunch. Nice food, good value

Went to go tothe Cross Inn one lunctime in a week day to find it completely in darkness and closed, this would have been around 1.00pm. Sign on the outside saying it was open. We thought we would try it and made a special effort to come from Dinas Powys as we had heard the advertisements on the local radio. Sorry wont be going there again. Total and utter waste of time and diesel, shame because we were so looking forward to our visit

Beer was ok but the food was very poor.Waited too long for avarage and overcooked gammon and poor quality frozen chips.Poor value for money and I will be withdrawing my recommendations to friends to visit.Shame used to be so good but another one bites the dust.

Called on the way home for Sunday lunch, along with our two puppies. So friendly and helpful and gorgeous food. We will definitely return soon xx

We came here for our anniversary. Was a nice meal but not cheap. As we has a lovely meal I don’t mind paying a bit extra. My grandparents used to own this pub going back about 30 years so bringer back some nice memories.

Fabulous pub and people bubs is adorable.x

A lovely, homely pub. Drinks were very reasonable too for a country pub. We'll definitely be back.