The Old Swan Inn in The Vale of Glamorgan

On Saturday the 5th of April. I attended The Old Swan Inn in Llantwit Major for some lunch around 1:30pm after a nice trip down from Lancashire to see some relatives. When I entered the old swan inn I thought wow what a beautiful building amazing atmosphere lovely beer garden. But when it came being served I was so shocked at the way I was treated by the gentleman I asked about the pie filling and what sort of ales were available and other questions about the building. He gave me a weird look then didn’t give me any eye contact for the rest of the time being served felt like a hostile environment with both of the ladies on shift was high spirits laughing and joking and speaking to everyone with respect. When the food came to my table by that same gentleman he placed food down on the table unprofessionally and also did the same with my wife and two children food I asked for sauces for the table and a jug of water and it took him 10 minutes to come back with them by that time we was finished with our food. He just left the sauces and didn’t take our empty plates I looked over towards the bar and he was telling one of the ladies to come to clear our table. And when it came to asking for the bill he almost over charged me and didn’t apologise for mess up. I spoke to some locals before we left and apparently he was a supervisor. I was shocked that he was allowed that title. Not going to mention names but it was the worst service I have ever experienced and I have been in worse places. I will be in shock if he remains in that job. Totally unprofessional behaviour. I did leave a £10 tip for the two ladies who deserves it after putting up with him on shift

Just as I thought this place could not get better, I came in today to the most amazing pint of Sea Bass ale. Plus, Led Zep, Floyd, Dylan, Rush and Kansas on the sounds. Wonderful indeed!

Great Wednesday steak night! Wasn’t sure what to expect with some of the latest reviews… but the food was great! The staff were friendly, and there was a lovely atmosphere for a Wednesday evening.

We had our wedding meal here in August. The food was outstanding, it’s one of the main reasons we wanted to have our reception at the Swan and it didn’t disappoint. Amazing quality and quantity! From when we first enquired Charlie was so helpful and made our day so special. Nothing was too much and he really went above and beyond for us. Georgia did an amazing job decorating our table - I challenge any reception venue to do anything better, it was so beautiful! Service was amazing, the whole team were incredibly attentive and we felt thoroughly looked after. Thanks all for a perfect end to an unforgettable day!

I had an absolutely lovely evening at this beautiful pub. The atmosphere was great, the staff were very welcoming, and the quality of the meal (I opted for the fish curry) was top notch and was full of amazing flavours (kudos to the chef!).

Very disappointed, family came over from England & I said how good the food was but it was a disappointment for £200. The turkey roast tasted like processed turkey, the pie of the day was chicken & bacon, should have been called carrot pie with a hint of chicken, the dirty fries with chicken, the chicken was so overcooked it was inedible as it was so hard, the turkey burger was the same dry as a bone. Extremely disappointing.

Another delicious Sunday roast, never disappoints. The perfect venue to meet up with family, friends, and our four legged friends. And always a warm friendly atmosphere.

We went out as a family today with our parents as they had some awful news, a nice meal was expected and what we received was quite possibly the worse Sunday lunch I’d ever had. Sent back once as Luke warm then came back with raw meat and what looked like red ketchup underneath the beef ( later found out it was a beetroot puree!!!bizarre)… left feeling underwhelmed, hungry and ripped off £17.50,,,, should have just popped to Greggs! 😂

very nice pub, friendly staff, good atmosphere, good food, lovely old building, great village location, good background music

Lovely staff here. Very chatty and sociable. Food was disappointing. We had the pork and sage pie which looked amazing when it came to the table but on lifting the pastry lid there was very little filling. Pork was quite fatty and needed to be dissected before you could eat it. Mashed potato was obviously re-heated and was not very nice. Buttered carrots were probably the best part. Sticky toffee pudding was good but chocolate mousse was quite a strange texture. Would probably not visit again.

Staff were outstanding! Manager James took time out to chat with his customers, not often that happens these days. Lunch was excellent very tasty. One slight concern gravy could have been in a gravy boat so as to regulate the quantity and chicken gravy for chicken and beef gravy for red meat. I will return again.

Pleasant late afternoon Sunday lunch We booked for 4 so by this time the choice of roast was limited to chicken or vegetarian. We opted for the chicken which was plentiful and tasty. I would have preferred my gravy in a small side boat, particularly as it was a strong beef flavoured gravy. I would have also liked a few more vegetables. The venue was pleasant and clean and the staff were very welcoming with good service. Really enjoyed! Thank you

We were staying at the local glamping site and were recommended the Swann Inn to eat out at by the owner. When we arrived we were greeted by lovely friendly staff, and whilst I was having my cocktail made another staff member even checked in to see we were being served. We then sat down to eat, I ordered the fish and chips and my partner ordered the ribeye steak. All the food was well cooked, well priced, and presented well. Staff were always around incase we needed anything even though it was obvious the restaurant was busy. I also had the chocolate brownie which was lovely, very rich, and well worth the money. All in all a great evening out, and a real gem of a pub. Thank you for a lovely evening :)

Had a wonderful celebration with family and enjoyed an amazing Sunday roast . Bright, attractive surroundings, great service and a Sunday roast that was a masterpiece . The tastiest Sunday roast not to be missed.

We just love TheOld Swan. It's friendly, well run and has a chef and team who know a thing or two about cooking local food well. My steak last night was perfect and sourced locally through the farm and butchers. The two different beers I enjoyed were both well kept and excellent. Thank you Charlie and team. We and many others are appreciative of what you offer here in Llantwit.

Lovely little pub cosey and warm in front of the fire. Myself and my fiancee enjoyed one of the nicest Sunday roasts we’ve ever had sided with a nice pint of staropramen and a red wine. I had the braised beef dinner and the beef was just simply cooked to perfection! My fiancee at the chicken and I have to be honest I’ve never tasted chicken so good! If we are in the area again we will 100% return!

Food is usually excellent in the Old Swan, but this time it was very disappointing. My friend had a turkey dinner which he said was OK - the plate looked half empty to me. My fish was about 3" long, served with three hard pieces of potato and some (delicious!) red cabbage. Very very disappointing and certainly not worth the money.

We were staying in the village and the taxi driver recommended this place for a bite to eat! Great recommendation as we both had superb meals (vegan curry & aubergine tagliatelle) and such a welcoming staff team! Really enjoyed our visit and would very much recommend!

A lovely dinning area in this old Pub with a real fire. Great staff. I have been here before and have noticed a difference each time. Sadly I think the Sunday dinners are in decline, less food and not hot on arrival! Once a go to venue from miles away for me and friends. Please make the little things matter, as it does for your customers in this current economic climate.

Excellent meal, great service. Promoting Welsh food and drink. Well worth a visit in the heart of Llantwit Major.

We visited on Friday evening for a drink. The staff didn’t appear to know what they were doing. They were serving people at the bar that were coming after others and ignoring customers that had waited longer. After eventually being served and sitting down with our drinks we decided to have a meal. My wife wanted the chicken pie and I ordered the falafel burger in a bun with an egg and fries. When it came, my burger and fries were presented in a cardboard box like a takeaway, my wife’s did come on a plate. It was poorly presented not cheap and we were really disappointed. We were in Lantwit Major for 3 days, after Friday we didn’t go back to the old swan there were much better pubs across the road. Will not be going back to this pub.

Dropped in for lunch. I had chicken and mushroom pie with carrots, parsnips and chips while my wife had pea and fennel risotto. The risotto was good. The pie had loads of chicken with large sliced mushrooms but the gravy was quite thin but tasty. The veg was not that appealing as they were over cooked. Beer was good. There’s a beer festival on so loads to choose from.

Nine of us had a girls lunch out at the Old Swan today. The food was fabulous… the cod with baba ganoush and chicken specials were really excellent. Lots of rose and service from all the lovely team made this a great day out

Burger with 1 rasher of bacon and over cooked skinny fries that look like it was thrown on the plate. It was terribly presented, no salad in the bun or as garnish on the side at £18 it was extremely disappointing and would not go back and left feeling hungry and cheated. In contrast the fish and chips looked good with "Proper" chips etc.

All pubs do fish and chips - and varies hugely. Really good at The Old Swan - decent size fish, great chips, good value. Friendly service.

Being confronted and made to feel uncomfortable in my regular drinking hole by rob tonight was not my best experience. My only hope would have been to have been spoken to appropriately discreetly and not yelled at across the bar in front of customers. Very immature behavior unacceptable genuinely. Thanks to the rest of the staff that made it clear that it was not appropriate and was childish.

Another delicious lunch! All of us had the fish and chips and it was perfect! Had eaten there before and knew the standard was good! Recommend it.

Very welcoming atmosphere with a roaring log fire. Very nice and polite staff 👍 Quality food 😋 and tasty, well presented 👍 The manager was very helpful. A very reasonable priced experience with good quality food. A return would be nice!

Great spot for lunch. Lovely food with friendly and professional staff. Reasonably priced with an extensive lunch menu.

It appears that chef changes the menu every Tuesday 5 dishes leaving the regular superb pub classics We had a pumpkin steak casserole and a mushroom Moroccan dish on couscous That was our mains On tray we had chickpea samosas and fish cakes We were...

No problem booking for Sunday lunch, plus dog. Free car park across the road. Wood fire in bar and a warm welcome from staff. Both my wife and I had the brisket for Sunday lunch and it was beautiful, fell apart and the flavor was...

We haven’t visited the Old Swan for many a year . Called in last Thursday for lunchtime meal and drinks - absolutely brilliant. The staff were very welcoming , helpful and friendly , and the meals and drinks were well prepared and presented . The...

Really friendly and helpful staff. We choose one of their pies and it was very good. Would definitely go back again.

Loved the traditional pub menu. Well cooked and very hearty. Service was friendly and food arrived quite quickly. All in all we will be going here again

The worst Sunday lunch I’ve had in ages! Gravy like dish water roast potatoes were fried and an expensive cost won’t be visiting again

Love The Swan. Visited today for their bank holiday weekend beer and cider festival. Sadly, the outside is so filthy. Littered with cigarette butts. Really puts you off eating there.

Called in the pod chance staff were friendly and accommodating. Food was excellent. Will definitely be returning

I wished I'd order what my friend had - seabass which looked delicious. My other friend ordered a standard - fish n chips the fish was beautifully cooked. I ordered the recommendation on the specials board - Tuna nicoise salad. Something I now regret. At...

Popped into The Old Swan for some lunch. A lovely guy behind the bar greeted us and said we could eat outside, in the restaurant or in the bar. We sat outside which was nice and relaxed. The beer was terrific and the meals were...

Excellent quality meal alongside a great choice of beer. Staff were friendly and very helpful. In addition, Thursday is bogof night for cocktails. it would have been rude to refuse.

Came here with my husband and little one for a late lunch and was very impressed with the main I chose. Had the Pan fried polenta dish and it was amazing - as tasty as it looked! Kev on the bar was very attentive too...

We're regulars at The Swan and in full disclosure, they sell our beer (Tomos & Lilford ) but that's not why we go there! It's our go- to for a nice family supper - really good for favourites like burgers and moules which are home-made...

First class food, lovely service, great atmosphere - thank you 🙏 my friend and I both very satisfied :-)

Amazing wow wow, from swansea would here every Sunday, home cooked stunning dinner enough to feed anyone us more .. What made it was the staff , on mothering Sunday, from time we called the gentleman was helpful , polite and went out of his...

My wife and I took my visiting sister and her husband out for a meal yesterday evening. We went to the Old White Swan, one of our local pubs/restaurants in Llantwit Major, expecting a reasonable meal from this gastro-pub we have eaten in on a...

Gastropub, part of the knife & fork group. Excellent food, probably the best Sunday dinner I have reviewed. Quantity 10/10 Quality 10/10 Cleanliness 9/10 Staff varied rating, mostly very good. Parking is 25 metres away in a Free car park Ye ha (I was expecting...

I had an absolutely lovely time at The Old Swan Inn. It was cosy and welcoming; perfect atmosphere for a pub quiz. The staff were so friendly and got the balance between chatting and serving just right. The regulars seem to really like them here...

I had a Christmas meal here in early December that was disappointing to say the least. Plates were cold, food was luke warm, sprouts were hard and inedible and pigs in blankets looked raw and were also inedible. Other people eating there also complained and...

Was bit worried when we saw the low hygiene rating but quickly realised it’s not the right rating. The restaurant and pub was clean and welcoming. The food was very good, well presented. I had the trout on turmeric new potatoes, it was so flavoursome...

Would like to give a constructive review, but unfortunately was refused service as l failed to have a debit/credit card with me only cash!!! How absolutely absurd that this establishment refused a possible £100 takings of food and drinks. Thought hospitality wanted desperately to get...

Visit to The Old Swan Inn on recommendation of The Great House Guest House and not disappointed in Value for money, food or service. Freshly cooked food. 10/10

Glorious food and excellent service. Over the moon with our evening! As a vegetarian i was highly impressed with my vegan curry. Bar staff are all very attentive and so friendly. The chef is bloody gorgeous! Beautiful interior and wonderful atmosphere. Will definitely be coming...

First review ever but had to make this my first. Absolutely enjoyed our night out and what a fad place to have been. Service was on point. Bar staff were attentive polite and funny Rhys / Sean 10out of 10. Beer / wine / spirits...

Called in with husband on a days drive. Lovely quaint pub and although we felt the prices were over the top for the area we thought we would treat ourselves. My husband had fish and chips with pea puree £13.50 and i had the aubergine...

Despite coronavirus restriction this was a delight. Great beer, served carefully and efficiently. Good beer garden. Will be back!

We booked because a TA review said they were dog friendly and they are - but there's so much more too. Great food - we have succulent 12 Hr roast beef and a delicious banana bread pudding - great beer and excellent service. Couldn't have...

Went here with friends that we go with to try different restaurants around the Cardiff & Vale area this was one of the better meals that we have had recently, asked to move tables as the one initially was too small, one of my only...

We sat outside as weather ok, but swapped tables as soon as one became vacant as the one we were on was dangerous, it was rickety and had nails poking out under the seat part. The other table wasn't much better but was a tad...

London prices. Just one drink then home. We would of stayed there longer but not at these prices. You are not going to keep going at theses prices

Lauren was absolutely amazing tonight. So professional and friendly. Asked if we wanted to sit in the sun before our meal. Very thoughtful.

Lovely birthday meal here in the beer garden,food was tasty and the service was fast. I had a cheese burger with bacon and onion rings it was all gorgeous, thank you

We had a lovely meal in a relaxed, friendly and clean pub. We both had the sea bass which was delicious. Service was excellent

Thank you - great menu and fabulous value. We own a glamping site locally and send our guests regularly to The Old Swan, they never let us down. We popped in the other night and had a fabulous meal. 😊

Cant fault any of the team there under Nathan and Rhys , staff always friendly and sociable and willing to reccomend any drink they think you'll enjoy. To see the staff team change on more than one occasion and still see the quality remain the...

All we can say is lauren was amazing. Service with a smile and particularly chatty! Super speedy and super efficient

In these post lockdown days, it's good to find a pub that offers the kind of craft ales I really like, and not just keg lagers etc Three excellent choices from the excellent Glamorgan Brewery. And I must praise the food - piping hot and...

Spontaneous visit for a drink which ended up eating out. No space to eat in so we stayed outside. It was a lovely night but from the time we ordered to when we got served, 1h30 min later we were freezing. The meals were poorly...

Very good procedures to keep patrons safe. Service is excellent. Food was amazing, I had a brilliant steak, chips and all the trimmings. Partner had the pie, mash and veg, which he loved. Cannot recommend the Swan and their staff enough.

Stopped off for a quick lunch and was delighted to see that the Swan Inn was open. A lovely little pub with a nice choice of menu. Our lunch was outstanding and the customer service was spot on. Family highly recommends the goat cheese starters...

We were given a voucher 6 months from a friend for this place, so we went before it expired. Glad we did - been to llantwit major loads of times but never ventured to this part of the town. We went through all the covid...

This would appear to be a busy pub but managing all the rules appropriately. We were attending a wedding the following day and wanted to eat the evening before. There were a lot of us but appropriately sat according to family groups and they were...

We were very nervous about returning to the pub after shielding, but at the Swan we all felt incredibly safe. The extremely friendly, polite staff were wearing face masks at all times, and tables were sanitised as soon as customers left. Can’t wait to return...

Six of us stopped off here for lunch today. First visit to this pub and it certainly won’t be our last . Food was very impressive. Three of us went for the Fish and Chips. A generous serving of fish arrived cooked in a light batter served with chunky chips, pea purée and what appeared to be a homemade tartare sauce. Very tasty. The other three had a selection of burgers and filled baguettes. There were six clean plates on the table and six happy customers. Staff were friendly and all necessary measures were in place for Covid. Pub was spotlessly clean too. A very enjoyable lunch, we will be back!

Was very disappointed with take away fish and chips this evening ... chips looked like they had been refried so over cooked and dry .... purée peas not sure what was in it but no taste of peas, tartare sauce looked like they could not be bothered to dice pickle up small and was in chunks ... batter well what can I say and thicker and less crunchy it would have been a damn pancake ... had to peel skin off .... would I recommend ... no not anymore ... always had good food there before so not sure what or who is cooking their food anymore !

Despite coronavirus restriction this was a delight. Great beer, served carefully and efficiently. Will be back!

Within this quaint village nestled around a triangular centre the Old Swan called us for a brief thirst quenching drink.The bar staff were friendly, efficient and took social distancing seriously. As soon as patrons departed the serving host thoroughly cleaned the table and seating areas. When the rain made a whimsical appearance umbrellas were duly opened.We sat in the beer garden so I cannot comment about inside.If in the area it is well worth a visit.

Great Covid security friendly staff and well spaced tables. We felt really safe . Recommended good beers and ordering system

A little nervous post lockdown but very friendly staff, clear guidelines on access and ordering, a very pleasant and friendly place to be

Fantastic warm welcome, speedy services and a lovely setting. Can thoroughly recommend. Nothing is too much trouble - unlike the White Hart across the road!

Visited with my wife and two grandchildren. Very warm welcome. Did their absolute best to accommodate special dietary needs. Excellent food and beer. Will definitely return and wholeheartedly recommend.

Just had a beautiful beef Sunday dinner at the old swan inn Gravy and beef were especially good. Would highly recommend a visit.

Good old pub with good ales. Open fire in winter months. Seating outside if wanted, all year round. Annual Beer festival. Food reasonable. Service good.

Absolutely fabulous lunch, served piping hot and delicious. Traditional oldie worldie pub with a fantastic atmosphere Highly recommended

We had a wonderful Christmas Day lunch here. A good range of dishes on the menu and every one of us were happy with our choices. The service was excellent throughout, a great mix of efficiency and friendliness.

We called in for lunch and ate from the very reasonably priced menu £7.50 for a main course. I had cod and chips, hubby had the burger. Huge list of gins to choose from, I tried the pineapple one which was so delicious. Friendly staff and a lovely old building. A more formal restaurant on one side, with a cosy bar on the other. We ate in the bar. We look forward to returning soon.

Wonderful old pub with excellent variety of beers, constantly changing. Exceptional staff and the best fish and chips ever!

A stunning steak meal, lovely surrounds, log burner a very delightful meal a nice atmosphere and evening..

Great Cod. Offered a high chair. A great family meal with excellent service of all generations. Will Come again as It was a shame I didn't get a steak at today's Steak Wednesday.

I visited yesterday evening after recommended by a colleague and it was a blast. Came in with a friend of mine and enjoyed a lovely meal. Great service by a young waiter who welcomed us in and offered drinks moments after sitting. Would recommend to anyone for a casual/formal evening out.

The worst place I have ever been too.. the pint of course was warm and flat. I ordered food as I missed lunch and was waiting for the wife to turn up. So I ordered Curley Fries and garlic bread.

Went yesterday for my late birthday meal and again not disappointed. The food was tasty, hot and plenty of it.

This was the home of my 12th Great Grandparents. I was excited to dine here while traveling Wales. I very much enjoyed the fish and chips and the place was fantastic, especially to me.

Lovely menu, went with the salmon and lamb dishes, although the classics looked very appetising too. We were well looked after all night and thoroughly enjoyed our meals. Great selection of ales and wines too and a very cosy old pub atmosphere. Will definitely be returning for steak night!

Really disappointed by both the service and the food.

Service is soo bad. Staff look as if had no training. I took family for food and the 4 or 5 bar staff was swearing and joking with each other while we were dining. Table was not cleaned although none of the staff was actually busy. Dessert came and the waitress had to put the bowls down around dirty plates. It was embarrassing, needs staff properly trained and a supervisor. Also lighting is poor bulbs not working in the main room. Anyone with bad eyesight will struggle here

Friday night, very lively pub. The fish & chips & burger & chips were delicious. Quick service & good value.

Wow, what a place. We stopped off with our dog for a bite to eat. Firstly, our dog was given a bowl of water and welcomed, major brownie points.

We had a great night here with friends, great pints and good whiskey. I had wanted to come back to sit in the patio but we ran out of time.

Waited a long time for our meal. Pie of the Day and Burger, Pie came with a puff pastry topping that was sloppy and not properly cooked, Pork and Celeriac, served with chips and and roasted parsnip (hard) and roasted carrots. Chips were the best part of the meal, the pie had very little meat content and the gravy was too thin to eat. The burger was OK.

Terrible experience waited 40mins for starter and then another 40mins for main course. This was typical of all customers. Told only one chef on duty all of the others had quit. Returned home for one of the party to be ill. Upset stomach!!