Nines Global Buffet in Swansea

Best to go at lunchtime when quiet

Not impressed as the food was only warm!!!and it hadn't been topped up so lot's of dishes were almost empty. Didn't think the price reflects the food on offer. On the plus side very clean,plates were cleared very promptly enabling you to top up again. Felt the dessert section was tiny portions and limited. Wouldn't visit again as I feel the price is extortionate especially if you have small children and they couldn't eat so much food to justify the price. Staff were very pleasant but not very interactive with customers.

Coming to this pace with family and friends. Always happy with the atmosphere and a lot of choices of food .

Bland cold and tasteless even found a hair. Pricey, and not an experience to be had again.

Amazing choice of food and very tasty , it was my birthday and if there are 6 or more in your group the person who's birthday it is doesn't pay for food

Extremely over price for children to eat they need to sort that out . Staff very miserable not very welcoming. Best thing about buffet was plenty to pick from

The food was nice, but for the price it should have been a lot better, I was not tempted by the live cooking station at all, the staff were quick to clear the tables and they seemed friendly, I wouldn't come here regularly due to the cost, its a shame there wasn't more selection, this would have made the cost a bit more acceptable

Absolutely appalling selection of food for lunch time visit. Deserts almost non existent. Few dried up pieces of cake. Had to ask for cream 3 times. £15.99 and awful. Don’t waste your money

Had lunch buffet. Food was average quality and not hot enough, barely warm with some items. Staff were pretty miserable and we can't recommend this restaurant based on this visit. We certainly will not return.

Awful. Food was dry and tasteless. Staff were not friendly. Absolute waste of money

Today’s evening, food was ok, desserts tasty. Atmosphere could be better. Very nice girl (bar staff) and very professional floor staff. I had a nice time here. One minus no chocolate fountain.

Not amazing, limited options for vegetarians and half of the stations were closed, or empty. Food wasn’t that fresh in all honesty. Found pork in the veg noodles sadly. Not worth the £21.99 and £3.60 for a drink. The bar staff member was very rude. We waited at the bar without her acknowledging us, and when I asked for a bottomless drink, she acted like it was the greatest inconvenience to her. Along with my friend’s experience - she held her hand up to him signalling him to wait, unprofessional to say the least.

Some of the staff look fed up, but the food was hot and refreshed regularly, a little more attention to the mess inconsiderate people and kids make would be good s the ice cream machine was

Food was nice, staff were really rude, speaking to us as though we were stupid. Do not waste your time here, plenty of other places to go to

Me and my family had an amazing experience here will definitely be back

Fantastic evening bar is great, eat as much steak as you like. Cooked fresh. Edit* new management, food isn't the same, sections been removed, had to bassicly demand more lamb for the evening bar even though they had tubs full on the fridge, acting like none was available even though it was early evening, atmosphere not great anymore, deserts wear really bad and no chocolate fountain, bought some pitcher for 22 quid and bassicly had a whole freezer of ice, really not good. Been coming here nearly every other week for years as a family, will find else where now.

Me and my family went to this buffet at the end of our holiday all the food was delicious and had a lot of variety and even an entire section to pudding but unfortunately the chocolate fountain was not there the staff were very nice and the decor looked very fancy would definitely recommend and it's worth all the money

Just visited Nines Global Buffet Swansea all I can say to everyone is honestly AVOID AT ALL COST! Went up to get a plate of food all of our drinks were moved from the table including a purse and our coats- when we asked where all of our belongings had gone we were told “the man has taken them” when asking who is this man we were told he’s finished? They misteriously found our belongings behind the reception? When we looked in the purse all of the contents including all the cash that was inside!! The manager on duty refused to help us, was aggressive screaming at us all out of the restaurant- when going back in to give our details all the staff were smirking and acting so dodgy- safe to say it was my first & LAST time I will ever enter such a disgusting vile place in my whole life- eaten 1 chip which was stone hard and I wouldn’t let my dog eat here- be very very wary- We have reported it to the police and are currently sat outside waiting for them EDIT (UPDATE) - staff member had stolen the contents of the purse and was caught on CCTV. She was dismissed from her job and had files charged. The owner of the buisness was then VERY apologetic after wales online made a story on the case which gave them negative review. STAY AWAY

Here to celebrate birthday. My nephew is a fussyeater. However, there was lots on offer, and he thought he enjoyed the cheese and tomato pizza! Fantastic choice, food was amazing, and setting was lovely. We will most definitely return soon. Many thanks.

Buffets are not really my thing as I cringe at the binge but this is a well run place and the food quality and range is good. I was particularly impressed with how they showed each dishes ingredients for special dietary requirements.

I was very excited to go to this food place , on the website showedloads of different country foods like Italian and Spanish another foods that hash browns and ribs and other stuff like that , but most of it was a Chinese food and Indian food the chips were cold , and all the other food I tried wasn't a restaurant standard and tasted like food from the supermarket the desserts were alright the tiramisu was very strong but the other things tasted alright also the sweet and sour sauce is very very nice , the staff are very very nice I just seemed pretty clean in there , they had a ice cream machine which was very very cool , and you can refill drinks many times for free its ok there but don't trust the website

With So many tasty dishes to choose from, this place gives you good value for your money. it was quite busy at lunchtime on bank holiday Monday; the food is fresh hot and tasty and I had a great treat with my family. Look forward to dining here again

Collected a 'Too Good To go' bag from here, filled with tasty food

Been down this evening with the other half, Not great start toilets all flooded staff lovely on arrival though. Food well the food was horrendous putting it generously there, just scraps barely warm rice all over cooked not much choice as advertised. Won’t be returning again has gone down hill loads waste of £50/£60 10/10 for the fizzy pop 👍

All you eat, buffet with very good quality

Went for Sunday lunch, only half the restaurant was open, not the best selection. Not for us

Came here with no booking and was able to eat straight away. very good staff service, decent selection of food. good quality food.

I had such an amazing time with my friends and can't wait to go there again.

They screamed at me for the soap not working and the food is not nice at all

Visited here in the day and was disappointed. We both had the bottomless drinks and I had lemonade and my partner had pepsi max, both had been watered down and were flat. Very little choice on offer for 14 pound. The chicken tikka masala didn't even taste like the curry. Literally no sauce. Very poor and food was luke warm.

I really like the food here, it's worth the price to get so many different things and I love these short ribs, they are very tender. I am very satisfied with the service and the staff is very friendly. I will come back again

The worst beef in black bean I have ever eaten, it was bland and overly chewy, the Chinese chicken curry was like water, nothing had any flavour whatsoever, except a weird prawny aftertaste. The deserts were disgusting 🤢

I recently visited this restaurant expecting a variety of international cuisines as advertised, but was disappointed to find that the selection was primarily Chinese food. While they did offer some chicken nuggets and chips, the diversity of dishes was lacking. Additionally, the food wasn't very hot, which was quite disappointing. If you enjoy Chinese cuisine, you might still find it worthwhile, but for those looking for a true world cuisine experience, this place might fall short of expectations.

All the different rices were crunchy and hard as they had obviously been sat a while and weren't getting shifted about regularly. As we went at lunch time, there wasn't much food on offer. Duck pancakes had ran out, food was everywhere like spilled all on counters and over serving spoons so not very clean and tidy, hardly any dessert choice, chicken tikka masala tasted disgusting and the chicken had a weird taste. We had a bad belly after it. Will not be returning.

I miss the moments,🌈 to be again there in Cambrige 🌈

Love this place. The food is lovely, good choice. The service is great to.

The selection of food is extensive and everything is delicious and fresh. The environment is clean and inviting, and the service is excellent. The price is reasonable, offering great value. Definitely worth a visit!

There’s a vast array of fresh and tasty dishes. The ambiance is pleasant and clean, and the staff is very friendly and helpful. It’s a great deal for the price. Highly recommend!

Went last night and thought everything was good but boy oh boy was I wrong. My stomach was like a washing machine on spin cycle all night and the stuff that has come out of both ends is unbelievable. Just don't do it to yourself.

What was once a great and lovely place to go out has unfortunately gone downhill. Paid full price for eating at dinner time, but with less selection than the last time I visited. All the food was either watery and oily, or it was as dry as the Sahara. The dessert choices were nice, pulling it up from 1 star. But at £115 for 5 people, I expected a lot more. Visited again today (27 Feb 2023) - still overpriced, Free birthday meal wasn't given because you need 5 paying adults to get it. Student discounts are offered on the website, but in the restaurant I was told there are no student discounts. This place isn't worth it. Reduced rating down to 1 star. 30 May 2024 - improved since the last visit. Food was enjoyable and atmosphere was OK.

Full menu wasn't available, frozen cake on counter, rice was very salty and pepsi tasted like soda water.

Lovely food always fresh definitely go back

Bank holiday weekend night out, lovely buffet food with lovely service. A staff I think she’s the buffet runner used her limited English to help us up to explain the vegetarian options. very appreciated it, my two kids love the pink popcorns and ice cream………. I will said is nice family place to eat out.

The dishes are rich in variety, fresh and delicious, and everyone can find their favorite taste. The environment is comfortable and clean, and the service staff are also very friendly and attentive. Reasonable price, very cost-effective, highly recommended!

The food is varied and delicious, and every dish is exquisite. The restaurant environment is clean and comfortable, and the service is very attentive.

First time here, lovely food and friendly staff, definitely come back again!

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Nines, and it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. The variety of dishes available was impressive, catering to every palate with a perfect blend of flavors and cuisines. The quality of the food was outstanding, and everything tasted fresh and well-prepared. The ambiance was warm and inviting, making it a great place to enjoy a meal with family and friends. The staff were friendly and attentive, ensuring that our dining experience was smooth and enjoyable. I highly recommend for anyone looking for a top-notch buffet experience.

Went on a Lunch time... Not much choice. Very basic Food was ok .... just like warm which put me off

Nines Global Buffet Swansea absolutely outrageous customer service!! Just phoned the restaurant as I’ve undergone a gastric sleeve so can barely eat anything. Totally understand adult and child pricing is different as an adult would eat more however I refuse to pay £25 and end up eating 3 mouthfuls of food. I explained the situation and asked the lady if I would be able to pay for a child’s plate as I’d barely be able to finish one let alone go up for more and she told me this wasn’t an option. She then proceeded to imply that I was trying to scam them by paying for less and eating more. I said to her I was happy to bring a piece of paper signed by my surgeon for piece of mind to which she replied “if you can’t eat much then you will have to come in and eat nothing at all, only pay for the one adult who’s coming with you”. Seeing as I made it very clear at the beginning of the call the enquiry was regarding a birthday reservation I think this is totally laughable. It’s unfortunate that some places just cannot let go of that extra bit of money for food that’s going to be thrown straight in the bin anyway. I did make it obvious that this was really disappointing and she couldn’t have cared less if she tried. Only one thing they could’ve taken from this was to be more accommodating to customers with medical conditions instead of robbing people blind!! I accept that is their policy but the way she spoke to me was disgraceful especially telling me that if I can’t manage an adult plate then to not order anything at all is crazy!! As if I’d sit there and watch Liv eat all by herself for her birthday???!! Never been to Nines before and will definitely be staying that way after today’s experience.

It's exactly as the website describes, a lot of choice for all different tastes. Drinks from the bar are over priced compared to other places.

This place has really gone downhill food absolutely shocking sitting there for hours not much selection anymore even on a Saturday where I payed over £80 for me and my daughter with drinks and hardly ate anything nowhere near close to what I payed very disappointed won't be returning 😢

Went here today for lunch and was lovely , food was hot only downside was the sweets was low on offers

This restaurant has been here for such a long time, it's become a staple for us as a great buffet. We have been celebrating here most birthdays and outings and have always been told they Seperate oils between different foods. However, we've been told recently that now, everything is cooked in the same oil. Especially when asked about pork and others. They said everything is mixed. So no longer vegetarian, nor halal or kosher. Quite upsetting, and seems like new management has no interest in changing also. Will miss the restaurant as its quite a variety there.

Hot food was actually cold, the rice's , the curries , the potatoes , onion rings , everything my family had was cold. The plates are usually warm but even they were cold . The only nice thing there was the ice cream . Been there a few times in the past and was always nice and warm food , will not be going back

So first of all, its £28 which is obseen. I got an allergy of dairy and they checked me over with a blood test after i collapsed to the ground and suffered a attack to my left hammy. Food was mid and staff were rude. But i saw Matty Grimes and his bird there so boosts the star up from 1 to 3

As a Vegan I was very impressed by the choices. Beautiful food. Definitely would visit again

Horrible experience, I came to collect my order for TooGoodToGo, lady was ignorant and all over the place time frame for collection was 9.00-9.10pm I had to wait till 9.31pm. Before I could collect and the lady said I cannot collect because I didn’t swipe my order after she told me not to when I came at 8:58pm, me and also 5 other groups of customers had this same issues and we were arguing back and forth for over 5 minutes just to collect our food, the lady even tried using my phone to pay for additional meals when I already payed for what I wanted. Not recommended very disappointed.

They use I.P.E. in their foods to make you eat less.

Over priced. They give you hight restriction. Do they charge adult price

The food was nice. They had a good selection

Loved the food here. Lots of choice at the buffet. Tried a few dishes I'd not had before. Lots of different puddings too. Plenty of space in the restaurant. Worth paying the money for a meal here.

worst buffet ive ever been to by a mile... food is bland and not enjoyable... wouldnt dream of eating there ever again, cant believe others actually go back....

Very expensive for what it is, don't get me wrong the food was nice, staff are very hard working, but for the price I would have expected more option, we went in the evening at 19.30, luckily we had booked in advance as when we arrived there was an hour and a half wait for those who hadn't. Again, very little to offer food wise, no variety, 2 different types of noodles, 2 different types of rice and a few different selections of chicken is all they had to offer, would have been better off and far cheaper to order a Chinese takeaway.

Excellent location for family/friends buffet.

Great place with a nice meal for friends and family.

Generally a good experience. Went at midday not a lot of choice. Unsure if more choice of food in the evening.

Very expensive, the food selection is poor. There was very little in the ban Marie's and what there was, was poor quality. Give this place a miss is the best advice I could give.

If you're on a budget? I don't know. It's £22 a person, but you can eat as much as you like, so for big eaters this is a plus. However, the food quality is "meh" - cheapest cakes, packet mix sauces for curries. It's not great. There's a grill order system. But you can only get 2 prawns at a time, or maybe a crab claw and a slither of fish. The sushi is made of crab sticks and pieces of brightly coloured processed rubbish. To be fair, you could do better at home even if you think can't cook. Never again.

We went on a Saturday lunch time and after our visit won’t be returning. Hardly anything available, despite requests from myself and multiple people to replenish. Desserts had a very limited selection. For 6 of us (4 under the age of 10) with drinks (non alcoholic) cost almost £100. Definitely not worth it. Shame it use to be brilliant here with a selection available for all tastes.

Lovely atmosphere. Great food. Friendly service

Saturday lunch. Claimed to be a "Global" Buffet. Nothing global about it. Cheap bland Chinese with a small selection of Indian items and cheap pizza. The world of food exists outside of East Asia. At nearly £30 for an adult and child before drinks this was massively disappointing. I have done a number of these sort of establishments over the years and this is the worst by far. Poor choices and very poor quality. Definition of phoning it in! Plenty of much better options in the vicinity don't reward this place's lack of effort with your money.

Went here for all. 7 can eat with my partner yum yum

Went Sunday lunch time. Selection of food was Chinese or Indian despite Global in their name. Food was only hot when a tray was replaced. The dessert was horrible. Paid £16.99 per head. Kids ate chicken nuts and chips cold. Never getting that money back

We went for lunch, its very clean. Food is really really tasty but wasn't that warm when we went which was sad. They had a lovely mushroom dish which was amazing. Normal global buffet style feeding factory layout with generic piano loop playing for music. Overall it's OK but not spectacular.

Great food and very familiar to when it was the old cosmos. Massive selection of anything and everything on offer. Decent price and a good evening!

This was wicked. Food quality no matter what dish you had was exceptional. All different meats and fish cooked to perfection and cuts of each meat surpurb. I've not eaten food like this for decades. I wish I lived locally. Price of food good value, wasn't turned away even though close to closing, and still everything on offer and everything I tried was wonderful. Staff great and not intrusive. Toilets clean and fresh. Not one fault I can find here.

Terrible ! Went here for lunch when visiting Swansea would not recommend! Global buffet ? 2 pizza and a mash up of some Chinese and Indian dishes couldn’t really tell the difference between some dishes all tasted the same ! And dishes didn’t get replenished after 2pm as they shut at 3pm ! Kids liked the idea of an ice cream machine put only topping was a cola bottle and staff told them off for using the machine all in all very bad experience and a waste of £50 !!

It's an all you can eat! It's not going to be amazing but for the price you pay I think the food is decent. It cost a few extra £££ for the evening but you get a bigger selection of food.

Raw chicken , bad service , trays left empty .... ice cream machine broken Never will go back again!!

Food was cold and when topped up just put the fresh food on top ofvthe cold food never again

Lunch time menu has been made much smaller with only limited items. Only one section was opened and 2 pizza options. They have only changed this over past few weeks and is disappointing as only had a few items to choose from. Won’t be returning here.

charged my 11 year old son as and adult because he's 145cm tall. This place is so over priced for low quality food. Defo wouldn't come back.

We went at the same time as a school trip and whilst it was a bit noisy, food was kept very well stocked (except deserts)

Always a lovely place to spend time, whether you are alone or with company, they've got you covered.

Overpriced greasy food Dry desserts Presentation was poor. There was food spilled on the floor I had to ask for it to be cleaned to prevent any accidents. My grandsons who were under 15 charged full price because of their height. Just a very unpleasant experience. Will never return there again.

paid full price for limited standard food tasted bland and was stale deserts not worth even one star would not recommend manager was rude and unhelpful. Not very happy.

Great value and delicious. The chocolate fountain was ace.. Real chocolate. Plus they collect your plates as soon as your finished with one so there is space on the table to go up again.

Was a nice buffet would have been better if foods that were gone were replaced faster, pizza, curries etc. more options of deserts, sauces and more options to put on the icecreams. Other than that food was nice cooked properly.

Trays of food nearly empty so choice was limited place packed with kids running around unsupervised grabbing food with there hands and screaming

Absolutely appauled that I had to pay an adult price for my 10 year old granddaughter because she's tall. This is unacceptable. 😡

Low quality food. They use a lot of artificial coloring and almost nothing is naturally colored. I wouldnt suggest.

Booked a table for three people , food good but not enough choices for vegetarians. Well priced.

Last time I came here I thoroughly enjoyed my experience, but the most recent was quite the opposite. Service was particularly slow, waited nearly 45 minutes for our food to arrive and the person serving us didn't seem very welcoming. Seemed like they wanted to go home as soon as possible. The seats were also not very comfortable. If it wasn't for the food being good, then this would've been a much worse review. I'm not sure if the management has changed since the last time I came here but overall the experience was decreased quite substantially.

Based on 5 visits this year. Always a good hot fresh food selection and the tepanyaki has plenty of choice. My favourite is the beef in black bean sauce. The dumplings and deserts are fresh and plentiful. Happy service and clean tables. Thanks 😊

We asked what was available for a member of our group that doesn't eat meat and we were told that there was noodles ,rice green beans and potatoes. Happy Days .

Love going to Nines ,range of different foods and desserts is fantastic can't wait to visit again

Nice and cozy place with a lot of options with mains and deserts that are delicious.

Always lovely to have food here, I went out with my family to celebrate my GCSE results as well as my Grandfathers birthday and we all had a fantastic time. The staff are lovely here too. Had a nice chat with a couple of them today

The food options were pretty limited and fairly generic. Worth it if you want to either taste a bit of everything or shovel it in. £90 for 4 of us plus drinks

Nines has a great atmosphere and friendly staff.