The Nicholls Arms in Bridgend

Stopped by on the off chance during a Wednesday lunchtime with a damp dog. It looks a little tired from the outside but it had a small car park. We were welcomed into a very cosy pub with a lovely log fire. Stayed for lunch as they were doing 2 for £16. The food was great, almost certainly home cooked especially the chips. The staff and locals were very friendly and we would definitely stop again if ever passing this way. My only wish is that they did a real ale or two but the staff did explain that it didn't sell very quickly so rather than let it go stale they just stopped selling it.

Fantastic service, had a meal on Sunday at this fine establishment and I must say, the staff here are impressive. They made me feel very welcome. The food was MMMMMMM-tastic will be coming back ASAP!!

Had Sunday lunch. It was ok. I had chicken which was a chicken breast and quite dry. Asked for redcurrant sauce. The waitress said she would enquire but never came back. Like I said it was ok. Disappointed won't be going back. Service wasn't great. Must have been unlucky because one particular waitress went over and above. Ours was pathetic. Served the next table and tipped gravy on the floor. Unfortunate experience because we had heard good reports. May have been unlucky on this occasion but sadly won't be going again

Amazing food. Home made cheesecake out of this world. Definitely going back there again.

Found this place by chance and was greeted by Alfie that dog , food was lovely and definitely try there homemade cheesecake, amazing Lovely staff and owners , Ps , Do not feed Alfie the jug , even if he looks at you with them adorable eyes Very dog friendly place, will definitely go again

Had a lovely meal there 2 days ago really enjoyed five ***** the staff are amazing polite very helpful couldn’t of asked for more will definitely be going back well done new management 👍

Stunning meal at the Nicholls Arms, defently 10 out of 10 . We will be back to try the rest of the menu 😋

Food excellent, service great will go again

Old world pub with great home cooked food. New owners are lovely.

Beautiful food, chief so helpful with gluten free, definitely be back

This place is under new management and it's made all the difference, well worth a visit for food and / or drinks. I'd been here a few times before under the previous management and had always felt a bit unwelcome but on this visit it was a completely different, welcoming atmosphere. The food tasted great and was reasonably priced, the drinks on tap were a bit of a mixed bag but I guess that depends on your taste.

Wow! What an amazing place with absolutely stunning food! I had a veggie Christmas dinner and it really was to die for - massive complements to the chef! The service is fantastic and the owners are lovely and friendly. I recommend the Nicholls Arms 100% and I’ll definitely be going back with the family again in the near future

Second visit to this charming little pub lovely warm fire, dog friendly and they even have a dog menu. We ate in the restaurant and had a delicious Christmas meal, turkey and all the trimmings. They also do amazing vegan options which several of our group enjoyed. Will definitely return soon.

Had the Christmas dinner this evening and it was FANTASTIC. Lovely roast with great choice of options, beautifully cooked. A really nice cosy restaurant space and friendly relaxed service. Highly recommended.

Very good food (and good veggie options), chilled drinks, great service and a cosy atmosphere

Went on Saturday gone, and will not being going back, the service and the food was awful, the steak was ridiculously bad, did complain and nothing was done no apology, no making me a fresh one, nothing, I’m a pensioner and I felt appalled at the whole service. I’m sorry I have to write this wanted to leave happy and satisfied, but I felt no one cared the food was awful or cared about correcting their fault!!! Never having my custom again

We went ther today for a late lunch the 4 of us 2 kids aswell and it was amazing the pub was clean warm and welcoming the service was outstanding 👌 and tge food was some of the best we have ever had will defo be going again thanks so much x

Wow what a beautiful proper pub . Very cosy and the staff so friendly. Had a beautiful ham baguette with proper carved ham . Definitely worth the drive from Cardiff and will definitely visit again.

Nice pub, had a Sunday roast, beef. Was very nice but just 2 thin slices of beef, naybe I am greedy or just that it was so good I wanted more.

Very good wholesome food, divine desserts, had booked a table then had to ring to say delayed kindly lady was patient with us even though kitchen was closing in 20minutes thanks to her, the chef and all the staff.Went back to Nicholls Arms first time since lockdown had a fantastic meal dogs made extremely welcome in the bar and my gluten free needs were satisfied. Warm welcome just a great pub. Went back again this year just as great as before.

Great beer, quaint and traditional styling which is rare these days and fantastic hot fresh food.

Had a lovely meal here, food was fabulous and reasonably priced and the service was outstanding.

Awesome atmosphere and food. Some of the best Sunday dinner had in a long time. Love the old style and history of the pub. Definitely going back!

Really enjoyed the meal large portions and excellent service will definitely be going back.

Gorgeous traditional countryside pub. Lovely staff and food. Recommended !

Popped by for a pub lunch. Had a fab curry and faggots, really fresh, quick service, plentiful and really reasonable priced. Fab welcome by the owner and dog treats and water for our dog. Thoroughly recommend.

Passed this place heaps of times. Called in on the off chance between work and shopping and was pleasantly surprised. Lovely meal and hosts. Fish and chips was enormous and reportedly very tasty. My chive mash, steak and ale pie with carrots, peas and gravy was very tasty. Will definitely return. The biggest surprise though were the fact they aren’t just dog friendly, they also provide meals for dogs! Awesome. (Dogs allowed in bar and pub garden, not in restaurant area )

Meal was lovely, service was superb, would recommend for a meal out.

Non fussy menu, but everything was cooked beautifully, & presented well, service great, & good price, definitely recommend 💯

A delicious meal as always here, particularly love the fish and chips. The food is always amazing, as is the service. Would highly recommend. Such a lovely pub.

Had a lovely Christmas 🤶 lunch with the team today. Very accommodating, easy going set up and tasty choices. Very happy bellies all around

Stopped by on a whim for a post-work aperitif. Lovely roaring fire with pictures of the pub dotted all around, Butty Bach on tap, and even a dog menu. Would return for dinner!

Best home cooked chips ever, the food was excellent

Tasty pub food for a Saturday night dinner. We both ordered the gammon and were pleased with the quality and the portions. We left happy and with full bellies. Think the landlord served us... He was friendly, polite and attentive without being overbearing. Will definitely be back!

Great sunday dinner ,really good and freindly service👍

Always a warm welcome. Always at least one real ale on offer. Prices reasonable, good menu, quality good, specials board. Would advise booking. Currently (29/04/22) not open Monday nor Tuesday.

Excellent. Excellent service and very helpful and friendly nice to have a dog friendly pub too will be going there more often 👍

Absolutely stunning food, service was excellent

Nice village pub atmosphere with quick attentive and polite staff serving amazing food

Nice meal Christmas Dinner reasonable prices very cosy

Lovely place warm and very welcoming

Had a Christmas lunch which was cooked really well, however it could have been hotter! The pub is a lovely place, warm, snug and very comfortable. Welcoming staff as well.

Visit The Nick you will not be disappointed. This is a grade 2 listing building with a welcoming interior featuring wood panelling and exposed stone walls, local paintings, brass and photos of the village. There is a warming wood burner in the winter months. Seating consists of leather armchairs and sofa's which are really comfortable making you want to linger and enjoy your beer and the atmosphere. There is plenty of seating in the dining area at the rear again adorned with wood panelling. The Chef's home cooked food is superb. Sunday lunch is well worth a visit. The staff are friendly and welcoming and nothing is too much trouble. There is one changing real ale on offer usually Butty Bach which is so Moorish and kept in great condition by the owner. Also nice to see and taste is Penderyn Whisky which isn't widely available. This is a proper pub with friendly staff and friendly regulars.

Beautiful cosy pub with original features and fire place. We were greeted by friendly staff who made us feel welcome. Food had large portions which was home cooked and absolutely delicious! We all enjoyed our food with no complaints. Definitely would recommend and each and everyone of us said that we would return.

Excellent country pub, great food, would recommend it.

Excellent food + lovely people. I can't praise the food highly enough. First class. I tried the lasagne today - wow! Highly recommend the food. My bruv said best fish he's ever had. All the meals are excellent.

The people here were lovely. Food and Cider were great as well.

Amazing Sunday lunch. The beef and homemade Yorkshire puddings were amazing. Definitely one of the best Sunday lunches around. Highly recommended

Lovely food lovely atmosphere the landlord couldn't do enough for you will definitely be returning

We went on our first meal out as family since before original lockdown. An excellent evening, it was mussells night plus normal menu. Food was excellent as was service. Children's meals were great and I would thoroughly reccomend their homemade onion rings

Decided on the spur of the moment to go out for a meal for my birthday. With the Nicholls Arms local to us it was our first choice and we were certainly not disappointed.The owner could not have been more welcoming as we were shown to our pet friendly table in the bar area. It is usually me who experiences difficulty choosing from a menu and my husband who has difficulty eating what he has chosen but I found it hard to decide as there were many things which appealed while my husband (who can find chicken "tough") chose the gammon steak and I dreaded (for absolutely no reason as it turned out) it being dished up in front of him!!!!My fears were totally unfounded as my rib eye steak was cooked to perfection and truly did melt in the mouth as did my husband's succulent and tender gammon. The hand cut chips were perfect and hot and the accompaniments on both plates (tomato, mushrooms, herb butter & onions for me and fried egg and pineapple with the gammon were also perfection). We both had peas too (perhaps a few more than we needed) but that cannot be a complaint.We actually booked to return for a Mussel night there and then as we were so impressed.Neither of us could find a fault in any form but, if I were forced to suggest an enhancement to the menu, I would suggest small eater options to perhaps the rump steak, gammon steak, fish & chips at a slightly reduced price, as there is such a push these days to avoid waste. I emptied my plate with no problem at all but my husband did struggle with the size of his gammon (despite being perfectly cooked). Needless to say our greyhound though was more than happy with the doggy bag so no complaints from her!!!The drinks and coffee were reasonably priced and the service throughout excellent. Keep up the good work.

called herelast week ben many times before. Food is as good as it gets. Very friendly landlord. Cant be faulted

We enjoyed a surprisingly good steak served on a sizzling skillet With fried onions and a delicious home made beef and ale pie. Proper classic pub food in a place with real character. Well kept beer too. We are back in the area next month and plan to return and try something else from the menu.

First time here. Great choice of veggie options. Food was lovely and service was fab! Will absolutely go again

We called in by chance for a drink when we in the area, and thought it was a nice place. We saw others going in for meals and noticed they did meals all day, and as we had planned to eat out later, we returned for food later in the afternoon. It was very quiet as the weather had turned for the worst, and they had only recently started opening on Mondays all day (this was soon after lock-down had eased) The owner was very friendly and the interior of the building very nice. We ordered the steak diane and the steak and ale pie. Both were very tasty and were cooked to perfection, and we both had the orange bread and butter pudding, which was also very nice and filling.We plan to have a look around some more of the local area and explore more of the industrial past at some time, so we look forward to a return visit, hopefully fairly soon.

Once it is open again we will be back. Very good quality food and really nice waitress. The restaurant is separate from the pub but you can eat in the bar. Good but not too big a menu with daily specials.

Not too attractive from the outside but very nice once inside. What''s more, the food is quite excellent and the staff are friendly and obliging! Never miss a chance to call in!

Recently ate at the Nicholls arms after a recommendation from a family friend, and what a great recommendation it was! Lovely welcoming pub with a roaring log fire, absolute heaven on a cold night. Had a drink by the fire first while having a look at the menu which was nice.My wife went for the ham hock terrine to start (the homemade piccalili is amazing, they should bottle it and sell it!!!!!!) which was very good, i had the meatballs, juicy, full of flavour baled in a tomato sauce, really really good.The wife had a ribeye to follow, cooked to absolute perfection, with all the trimmings and a peppercorn sauce too, which was very good.I had the pork belly with creamed cabbage and peas and mash. Belly melted in the mouth, crispy skin with the creaminess of the cabbage and peas was beautiful.To full for dessert sadly so went back to the fire for a couple more drinks.Service by the barman was great. Friendly and pleasant to talk too and he knew his wines when asking for a recommendation. Overall a really nice night in a lovely warm welcoming pub, great service but even better food, massive thank you to the chef, he knows his stuff!Will definalty recommend and be back soon.

Friday night visit with my wife, everything was great from start to finish. Pub is very welcoming, with a lovely log fire which was nice. Food was exceptional, starters the ham terrine was tasty, but the piccalilli was too die for, best I've ever tasted!! Garlic mushrooms on ciabatta was lovely, creamy mushrooms, perfectly seasoned on toasted ciabatta, simple but a great starter.I had the 8oz ribeye steak, cooked m/r to absolute perfection, amazing homemade chips too go with it.The wife ordered the toad in the hole with onion gravy, in her words "stunning". Proper homemade food, crispy yorkie batter, tasty sausages, and super creamy proper mash and roasted carrots. Passed on desserts as wd were too full.Lovely pub, warm, friendly, welcoming, great service but even better food, thanks chef!Will definitely recommend and will be back.Graham evams

We have had a few Sunday roast dinners here over the last few months with the family, just me and him,staff are fabulous friendly,and very helpful.Food what can I say,fresh,plenty of meat,veg, their sticky toffee pudding and cream yummy.We will be booking again and very soon. Highly recommend x

We went on "grill night" which is on a Thursday evening. Excellent value. Super rib eye steaks with all the trimmings and some of the best chips we've had. Good menu with plenty of choice and daily "specials" too. Friendly staff and dog-friendly in the bar.

This place will not see another penny of ours sorry. Called here for my birthday meal with partner and 10 year old daughter.On entering the place was clean but there was nobody there apart from a man behind the bar and a waitress.

Called in this evening for a meal with a friend- ordered Steak and ale pie with chive mash potatoes & peas. Mash was okay but a bit lumpy, peas were cold and sadly most of the tough meat in the pie was very Gristly & inedible. The waitress was lovely although didn’t ask if everything was okay clearly the plate went back with a lot of food on it which makes me think this could be a regular thing. The trio of deserts were lovely and the price of the food was a little bit high considering what we had probably won’t be returning which is a shame.

This was the second time we have been to the pub and it will be the last. I can't give it a terrible rating as my mum and my son enjoyed their meals and the lady serving with the dark hair is lovely and very courteous. I didn't want a meal with chips so I asked if the chicken Thai curry was good as I love Thai food. I was told that it was popular so I thought I'd give it a try. I thought it was a bit strange as it came with a poppadom but I ordered it. I was so disappointed by what I received. The rice was not jasmine rice as you would expect with a Thai curry but basmati, I don't think there was a drop of coconut milk in the curry and it appeared really gelatinous and the chicken looked like the worst off cuts. When the lady put it in front of me she asked if I wanted mango chutney. I think they are getting their cuisines mixed up or maybe trying unsuccessfully to fuse Thai and Indian foods. I had a few mouthfuls as I was hungry but I could not eat any more than that. The ladies serving were regularly asking the other diners if everything was all right but did not approach our table until right at the end. She then asked if everything was all right and I said "no, I can't eat this", to which she said "OK" and walked off! She didn't asked what was wrong with it and just cleared our dishes. I thought maybe she had accepted that the meal was substandard and perhaps when I went to pay the bill I may have been given a discount, but no I was expected to pay for a meal I didn't eat. Rather than make a scene we paid and left but if you're reading this Nicholls Arms, that's not really the way to treat customers and now a whole lot more people know it than the few in the pub. Enjoy your £8 something you got from me because there won't be any more.

We have been planning for ages a lunch at the Nicholls Arms as we had found the pub so friendly and welcoming for a drink.

So many times I’ve driven past and always said I need to try this place, today we did and what a find. The food was inexpensive and awesome, home cooked and great hosts. Defo going to make the a regular thing. Also going to try it for the evening menu

Love this place! We eat here several times a month. The food is always good, service excellent and the surroundings comfortable and relaxed.

As usual I found this place by hiking through Google Maps. Adventure from your armchair. The pub is chock full of wood panelling, comfy chairs and a very pleasant dining room. We picked from the lunch menu and it was all very good. The full menu also looks very inviting. Staff were all great and the place gives good value for money. The coffee is very good too. Well worth a return visit anytime.

1st time for myself and hubby to try this pub. And wasn't disappointed. The gentleman who served us was lovely. And the food was outstanding. Hubby had the full gammon and I had steak. All cooked to perfection. Would definitely call again

Went Saturday for a family meal, had the lasagne and others had the steak pie, both were delicious. Staff were very friendly and courteous. Great cosy pub, will certainly be visiting again soon.

Came for Sunday lunch after being recommended by friends, and glad I listened to them! Lovely friendly pub, great atmosphere and a good selection of real ales. We had 3 courses for only £14.95 each, we had the ham hock terrine with homemade piccalili and garlic mushrooms on toasted ciabatta to start, very very good (piccalili was to die for)

I have been here several times in the last year and I have always had a beautiful meal, the staff are very welcoming with great customer service skills.

Decided to give the Nicholls a try as not visited since new people taken over.

We walked in as a party of four with a dog, and were shown a well placed table in the bar area (due to the dog), close to the roaring fire.

Not a great experience, booked a table for 4 for a saturday birthday celebration for my wife on the wednesday, turned up on the saturday to find the place in total darkness akin to the "marie celeste".

Went here for Sunday dinner I had roast pork my wife had roast beef wish both meals excellent and tasty and beautiful gravy and the waitresses brought more veg and gravy everything was spot on and service drinks excellent definitely call again really friendly pub thanks

I booked a table at the Nichols Arms for Saturday !! Me and my friend had to 1st class meals !! The chicken curry , was absolutely gorgeous , and my friend Had a lamb burger !! The presentation on the plates were 2nd to none, you could tell they was freshly made. The staff were so friendly , and the restaurant was spotless. I would deafly recommend a Nicholas Arms if you are looking for a lovely meal , freshly cooked , we will deafly be going back again. Rob /G

On being advised the pub was under new ownership we decided with rather short notice to try and book a table for Sunday lunch, this was no problem for them to accommodate ( which on reflection may be food for thought}

Had Sunday lunch here today with my wife. You could opt for just a main course, or two or three courses at an excellent price.

My husband and I have been to this restaurant with my mother several times now. My mother has dementia and is a little slower than other people. The staff have always been so attentive, caring, patient, respectful and kind. On top of this the food is great. We went last Sunday, and although though they were very busy we got the same care and attention as ever. We love Nicholls Arms, and enjoy every visit.

This is a lovely place to eat. Great atmosphere, lovely people, and the food is always good. It’s our ‘go to’ place to eat. The food is lovely, well presented and the portions are good. Not fancy, but good pub food.

Went up for an anniversary meal late afternoon, the food was excellent along with the service , couldn't rate The Nicholls high enough, would recommend it to everyone.

We went about 2pm on Saturday for a late lunch. It was very quiet at that time. The food was really lovely and the lady that served us was a delight. We throughly enjoyed and will definitely be back.

Had two meals on way home to save the missus cooking. Food was excellent and could not be faulted. Will be back again shortly

My self and friends, went to the Nicholas arms last night for food. We all add different meals, The service, was excellent. You cannot Fault own made food, when it’s cooked right. I had a steak, it’s was the best tasting steak I’ve had in a while. I would like to thank them all, and have a Merry Christmas and a happy New year. Rob R G Roofing

Went with a large group of friends for our society Christmas Dinner. The pub has been recently refurbished and reopened with new owners, and they've done a great job. The bar is warm and cosy, with a lovely Log fire, and some good beers on tap. I particularly enjoyed the "old speckled hen". The 4 course Christmas Dinner was excellent. Good portions, plenty of veg, well cooked, and arrived nice and hot. The cheese board had a good selection of cheeses, and like the main course was generous. The staff were pleasant and helpful, and the dining room festively decorated, and welcoming. A great evening was had by all, and if this evening had anything to go by, will call in again for a pint or an evening meal from the standard menu. Well recommended!

Excellent food and service will definitely be back. Relaxing atmosphere and could of fell asleep in front of the log burner.

We were passing this restaurant and decided to go in for a quick drink and seen some food being served and thought if it tastes as good as it looks and we were not disappointed. Amazing home made food which was outstanding..

I was very impressed with the meal that I and my family had on Saturday evening. I was recommended to try the ‘stewing steak’ and I must say it was absolutely gorgeous! Two of my daughters had gammon, and my wife had homemade lasagne. The...

The food was awful, microwaved to within an inch of it's life and tasteless, We used to go there due...

Had a rare night out without the kids and after dropping them off thought we'd try the Nicholls Arms.

another visit on sunday 7-8-2017. My chicken and mushroom pie excellent.

Our first visit to The Nichols Arms for Sunday lunch with the family. We were all very impressed with the service and the quality of the food .It was also nice to meet the owners as they we working themselves. They were keen to check that all was ok and we were happy. The food was freshly made and the beef was delicious ( all 8 of us had beef) The bar area is also lovely and homely .Would give them a very positive 10 out of 10. Will be back.

For great pub good and the warmest of Welcomes a visit to the Nicholls Arms is a must.It is a beautiful traditional pub serving home cooked food that is well presented and incredibly tasty.The service is great and nothing is too much trouble.Would highly recommend

The staff and new owners were very nice. But I am afraid this could not be said about the food.The recommended Steak Pie was plentiful, but not much taste.Chicken in sauce was awful. Very dry, and the sauce appeared to be out of a can.Sorry, we will not be returning.

Great service, lovely cup of tea enough in the pot for a good few , food was very tasty and was a pleasure to have stopped for lunch, lovely quaint old pub serving some good old fashioned food, attentive to all their customers and we were in between jobs, so thought we would have a quick bite, im glad we choose this one as we passed a few very happy will call back again.

It is a long time since we visited the Nicholls Arms and we were not disappointed. Called in at lunch time with our 2 Westies and had a meal in the bar (well behaved dogs are allowed in the bar area). Great selection of real ales and the Old Speckled Hen was superb and my wife enjoyed her white wine too.Traditional type old bar area, nicely presented and very clean with large comfortable chairs. Service was prompt and courteous and the new landlord and landlady were most welcoming and chatty and we were made to feel very welcome.They have an extensive menu offering a large variety of dishes and also a 2 for £12 lunch time menu. We chose from the main menu and our meals were served piping hot and both were very tasty and well presented. Portions were quite generous too although I also managed a dessert which was also very good.All in all we were very impressed and will certainly be visiting again in the very near future

My first visit since the 1960s and I went there for a family lunch. There are new landlords and it looks as though they completely renewed the furnishing in the bar, possibly this year. A welcoming log fire was burning. Very comfortable settees and arm chairs. Two restaurant areas for quite a number of people.As well as the full menu there is a two for £12 menu. Well cooked food and a warm welcome. As this was one o'clock on a Thursday in March it was quiet to start with but a number of customers appeared during the afternoon

Just had a lovley home cooked meal and only £6 from a selected menu they also do a full menu at regular prices with steak,gammon chicken and salads nice home made Desserts. Very homely pub

Long time since I've visited an was very impressed. Great roast dinner and very nice dessert. Really good pint of Abbot Ale. Staff very friendly and a will be visiting again soon.