The Pelican in The Vale of Glamorgan

What a fabulous little pub, had a walk around ogmore Castle, then stopped here for lunch, we both had the curry which was delicious. The service was spot on, the pub was very clean.

Pit stop on a bank holiday. Friendly and polite bar staff. Quick service. Good quality food, good prices.

Stopped in for a quick drink before a wedding in Cobbles just up the road. Beautiful location with indoor and outdoor seating options overlooking the ruins of Ogmore Castle and just below the golf course. Friendly staff, dog friendly, they even have a dog menu available. Well, worth a visit.

Great nachos & very dog friendly

Worth a stop. The covered outdoor seating area is a great place to unwind while enjoying a great view of the country side. The posh chips go down a treat while sipping on a cold drink. Will hopefully go again soon.

Lovely pub with good decor and a nice "feel" to it. The staff were excellent and the service was very good. Menu choices were varied enough to satisfy all members of our party. Food was very tasty and presented well. We were hampered by the weather so couldn't enjoy the beer garden, but it certainly looked good. Prices were very competitive and fair. Overall a very pleasant lunch time family birthday and I would strongly recommend a visit. 5*.

Absolutely amazing food. The posh chips and cheesy nachos to share are by far the best.

Good food good service nice place

Not impressed at all. Forgot one of our meals, so one of our party had to wait 20 mins for the meal, everyone else had finished. It's a weird thing to say but the portions were so big it was off putting. The food wasteage at the pub must be huge. No need for that much on one plate.Ordered Olives, we were laughing as they looked like they were from an Aldi's jar, no effort and tasteless, in brine.

Lovely Country pub and settings, dog friendly too which Is great. Unfortunately no table checks on food order and glasses left from prior occupants were not cleared away efficiently. Ordered some nibbles to share with my daughter and her partner. Chicken wings basket, belly pork and chicken goujons. Unfortunately a few of the wings were under cooked. I informed the staff but it was shrugged off, no offer of a refund. Please probe your food before allowing it to leave the kitchen, especially poultry!

Went for a drink in the sunshine but decided to stay for food! Especially after seeing those around us eating. Dbl Chick burger - amazing. stacked high! Tasty. Fresh. Perfect. Like the coleslaw!! Jalfrezi curry - excellent. Hadn’t had a good curry in a while! Smelled nice. Tasted great. Big portions. Stuffed!! lol Then sat in the sun, with a drink, discussing what we just had! Thank you.

Amazing food - ate here twice once after visiting the beach we stopped off for a burger and sandwich and the sweet potatoe fries were probably the best we have ever had. After a few disastrous meals at other pubs we came back here again and had 2 very lovely burgers the spinach and lentil as a veggie is amazing, lovely garlic bread and really good selection of veggie meals if you fancied something other than a burger. Topped of the holiday having a nice end of meal dinner.

Great pub £20 a head so fair price gor good and drinks. Food very nice and bonus if you want to take your dog in ! Recommended.

Nice friendly place, great service, bit dated on the seating & surroundings, but the food was good. Two of us ate gammon, egg & chips,two had breaded scampi & chips.

Great Food and great service, a credit to the business . 100% on our go to list again. SUNDAY LUNCH is perfect. Drinks and Food not overpriced at a lovely location .

Great Drinks. As soon as we went back to get food. Refused to get food. We tried to order at 3pm when food ends at 4pm.

What a great place to stop for a drink with a great view if you sit outside in the sun

The food was fantastic. Had the beef and ale pie and was delicious. The girls behind the bar were more than accommodating. Proper pub

Having had an excellent meal the day before, we had a shockingly bad experience when entertaining the family the next day. Excited to sample the local Welsh lamb, five of us ordered their roast with explicit instruction for as pink as possible. The lamb arrived burnt, overcooked, dry, and lacking in flavour. The response to our feedback was less than satisfactory. The management failed to make necessary amends for our poor experience.

Very good restaurant with tasty food and nice and fast servis.ADIS ABEBA was amazing.I never see same nice and sweety people!Thank a lot!!!!

Had room for 12 of us at short notice, 7 adults, five kids and a dog. Pub was busy with a nice atmosphere. Very clean and modern with an old feel to it. Gluten free options available and serves food all day. Everyone in the group was happy with the food which came out quick and was good value for money. Staff were friendly and attentive. Absolutely no complaints and will definitely return.

Peli-can I get some service? Neglected and left to our own devices, we struggled the entire evening to get the attention of the waiting staff even though there were only two tables requiring service in the whole of the bar (pub completey empty). 10oz Ribeye Steak for the main course which looked like it had been scraped off the B4542 outside. Did we accidentally order from the dog menu? Apparently, frozen thick-cut chips are called "Posh chips" now. Your four legged friend can drink water for free at the Pelican, which is generous considering you will have to part with one of your kidneys for a few rounds of drinks. I tried to order English mustard because it's hotter than french and was told by the waitress that they keep their mustard in the fridge so it won't be hot. Really? Over £130.00 for some road kill, frozen chips, and practically self-service the entire evening, save yourself the hassle and drive past.

Open on a Tuesday for food unlike a lot of places but what a great find. The guys running it were excellent, it was nice and relaxed and the food was really really nice. Especially the Cow Pie. Just over £20 per head for a main, a drink and one of us had a nice pudding. Lovely find

Amazing beyond words best meal out in a long time. Wonderful food amazing service and great building full of character. 100% recommended

Nice pub called in on the way back from ogmore. Food looked great.

Really nice food staff were really polite and helpful definitely be going back

The food here is incredible. Lovely staff too.

Lovely pub with great atmosphere and staff. With burger and chios were a bit undercooked? Otherwise all food was good quality. Dessert v nice.

I had seen a review on another site for the Pelican Inn and had to try it for myself. The food and location didn't disappoint. 10/10 for everything. There are some nice walks around here so take your dog with you and they have a dog-friendly half of the pub too. We can't wait to go back .

Lovely pub with amazing food including a varied menu of traditional pub grub and things you wouldn't necessarily expect to be on the menu.

Lovely,tasty food and cosy atmosphere. Good size portions.Only worry was hoover being used whilst we were on desserts.Could have cleared with brush-less noise!!

Did not eat but the Sunday roast looked top nice beer and dog friendly fantastic spot 👌

Great food and service. It was quiet when we visited, that's why the lower rating for the atmosphere. I imagine it is going to be a brilliant atmosphere when it's busy. Will definitely return.

Food was nice but the place was very cold we had to eat with our coats on.

Friendly, attentive staff. Nice to enjoy real fire after long walk. Shame real ale taps were out of action. Just had sharing starter but came promptly and we enjoyed.

This is a lovely revamped pub in a rural picturesque location. The food is of a very good standard. The pork bites as starters were delicious, the sirloin steak was well cooked. The crispy onion rings delicious and plenty of pepper corn sauce!!!! The highlight was the Eton mess desert. It was gorgeous and generous in portions size. Well worth the visit!!!!

Unwelcoming atmosphere at Christmas time. Staff were disinterested and non attentive. A course in hospitality or an alternative occupation would be beneficial. While the menu stated coffee and mints we were asked to pay prior to receiving these. We then had to ask and these seemed to be then served reluctantly with cold coffee and no mints . Food and decorations were lovely but atmosphere and vibes given by rude staff were they couldn’t wait for us to finish our food and leave . Music was switched off during our meal and staff closed the bar at 10.45pm while closing time was 11pm . They knew we were waiting for a taxi at 11pm but made us feel uncomfortable so we had to wait outside.

First impressions were disappointing with only one other table occupied for a brief time we were there. When they left the music was turned off. At this point we were happy entertaining ourselves as the food and company was so good. However when we retired back to the bar area for our coffee & mints, this seemed like an effort from the staff & the coffees were tepid with no mints as per Christmas menu! At 10.45pm one of our group was turned away from the bar to order a wine while we waited for our taxi, as these were the rules. Our taxi was also 10 minutes late and we were not welcome to stay so we waited outside with the doors closed firmly behind us. Such a shame as the food was delicious and the pub itself was beautiful. Just a shame the pub was empty and the staff couldn't wait to get rid of us, even before 11pm when we had spent a lot of money as a group.

What a let down! Meant to be Xmas celebration but bar staff miserable and eager to get home. Shame, as food very nice and lovely decor.

Christmas meal with friends . No atmosphere at all. The place was empty apart from our group of 6 friends and another couple . Lovely food but stop tap at 10.45 so a short evening. Staff were not very welcoming.

Just popped in as was out and about and wow we are so glad we did. Service brilliant, food brillian, price fantastic as we had the meal deal £15 for both of us. Definitely go back and recommend it 👍

Good food and service Happy days

Last minute deciding to go for Sunday lunch, picked The pelican as enjoyed before, this time was bit different. Stood awhile at bar before being sitted. Had to leave our coats on as was very cold in there. Food arrived quick, plates and dishes hot but was not that hot. Service having food was good, shame place was cold

Fabulous for a quiet dinner, looked after well by the staff, well priced and presented food, great quality. Nice characterful establishment.

Lovely pub, proper old pub feeling, warm, welcoming. Food was outstanding, honestly can't fault it, served to us by charming staff. Bad words? None

Did go on a Wednesday night but was welcomed by a waitress who really wasn’t welcoming at all. Been there and won’t go back again. My steak was nice but partners burger was not nice and couldn’t eat it and he eats everything

Popped in here for a quick carbohydratey lunch - very glad we did. Lovely old, rustic inn serving DIVINE chips. Very pleasant staff and peaceful ambiance. Highly recommended.

A great, atmospheric country pub in a superb location overlooking the historic Ogmore Castle and Stepping Stones. Very good food and very large portions - and not for a silly price.

A great, atmospheric country pub in a superb location overlooking the historic Ogmore Castle and Stepping Stones. Very good food and very large portions - and not for a silly price.

We went there for lunch because they call themselves a gastro pub so I thought their food would be a bit different. I ordered their beef pie which was advertised as being a bit special . It came with chunky chips and green beans. The chips were hard,the pie had a small amount of filling which was bland. Disappointing

Lovely food, pleasant and clean surroundings, good staff.

Never turn down the opportunity to visit!

We called into The Pelican on the off chance on a Tuesday lunchtime when passing. The menu is quite extensive covering a good range of pub food. The pub was quite busy even at midweek ,but has enough room for diners in the bar area and restaurant. We were pleased to be shown a lunchtime menu with two meals for £15.00 so we ordered from this menu and have to say the meals were very generous and good value for the price. Would return again.

Called in on the way to an afternoon stroll on Ogmore beach. What a great choice! We both chose from the very reasonably-priced lunch-time menu that had plenty of options. The food was promptly served, piping hot and delicious. The service was excellent. We couldn't help overhearing a seemingly awkward customer complain about 'fishy-smelling' eggs! The waitress was really professional and ever so polite and accommodating, replacing the whole meal. We had no complaints, just praise, and will definitely return.

Nice meal at the Pelican. Located just a few minutes up the road from the lovely beach at Ogmore. Well worth a visit.

It's not the pub it once was. I haven't been in since long before lockdown. A few years back I sent everyone I knew here. It's OK, it's friendly enough but Feels like a run of the mill chain pub now with run of the mill chain pub food. It doesn't have that "local" feel it used to have so it's not worth travelling to anymore because I can get that vibe anywhere.

Options for everyone even dogs 🐕

Simply stunning dining in a beautiful setting .food was outstanding.

Called in mid-afternoon yesterday for a drink after visiting the local area. Having waited at the bar for five minutes due to staff concentrating on serving food, I ordered a pint of cider and a soda water and was charged £7.00!!! Having re-vamped both the interior and outside seating areas, it seems the prices have been increased to cover the cost. Whilst the food looked very nice, due to the price of drinks, coupled with a number of dogs inside and noisy families, we sat outside. Dogs should not be allowed inside eating areas, and whilst we are dog lovers, have witnessed staff patting them and not washing their hands in many places. Yet another in an increasing list of pubs that have now become gastro pubs, replacing the traditional olde worlde charm of a proper pub and concentrating on serving food rather than alcohol. If people want food then visit a restaurant!!! Doubt we will visit again due to the extortionate cost of drinks.

Lovely place and beautiful location overlooking the countryside and close to Ogmore beach. Food was mostly very good, I would definitely recommend the bbq chicken and cow pie. The salmon tagliatelle would have been nice but a side of peas, broad beans and green beans mixed in meant there was too much going on and it was watery. If the chef did it as advertised it could be lovely. The service was quick and attentive to dietary needs. Altogether a great place to eat and I’d recommend it.

This is the 9th review on here which includes the word rude. It’s quite an achievement to make so many people go out of their way to write such reviews -and while I’m not a cereal moaner the attitude of the person in charger here was enough to make me do the same. We were literally snapped at for just walking in and asking if there was a table available. We’d never been in before, had no idea of the size or layout of the place and had literally just stepped across the door to ask the question. We did end up staying and eating as there was shelter outside and there didn’t look to be many other options around. So as not to be too negative the rest of the staff were then really nice and helpful. The service was quick and food was all pretty good and not unreasonable. So, a mixed review from us, but it did serve a purpose. I wouldn’t go back though. There is no excuse for rudeness, especially from those who have chosen to work in hospitality.

Have had some good food here,but not today! Fish pie had the tiniest flakes of fish, cow pie was not worth £19, outside table was really dirty, and surrounded by food on floor. Very disappointing. Couldn't complain at time as my meal.was being paid for.

Myself and partner came for Sunday lunch and were blown away by 1) the friendliness of the staff 2) the food. I am vegetarian and was offered a beetroot wellington for my Sunday roast dinner which was DELICIOUS. All very reasonably priced, great location and...

We arrived without booking ahead and was welcomed and a table was found in the Dog Bar as we had our family dog. Food was very good, which catered for gluten free and vegetarian. Staff were welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. We returned...

Very disappointing meal. Sea Bass was dry & tasteless, veg undercooked, and 'roasted new potatoes' were inedible, surely left over from the day before and reheated. Our comments on the meal were treated with indifference, although we were offered a free dessert, which we declined...

Sunday Roast was reasonable and plenty I would have preferred the swede mashed not in shunks the dessert was lovely

Really impressed with this pub. Lush food, nice interior and beer garden, dog friendly.

Ordered the Chicken Balletine. It was truly awful! The chicken was overcooked and dry, the mushrooms undercooked. The risotto was a shocking attempt and somehow dry. The "crispy" mushrooms were limp and dry and completely tasteless. The whole dish was woefully under seasoned and in all, a mission to eat. The most baffling part was the downright crazy number of garlic cloves on the plate.. I counted at least 15 whole cloves in mine, either stuffed into the chicken breast or through the "risotto". They were whole roasted cloves and really bitter. I complained, hoping for at least a discount. The only offer was of "something else". I said the chips and garlic bread we'd ordered meant we'd had enough food so nothing else offered, just a "sorry". In addition, the service to people eating outside was non existent. Order at the bar, get your cutlery from a box lined with dirt and salt and pepper sachets. Not what you expect when paying over £15 for a main. Needless to say, we won't be returning and reccomend you avoid it!

Very good food and service, a bit pricey but worth it; good for a casual drink or smart events. Dog friendly in one half of the pub, good amount of tables indoors and out. Friendly and welcoming staff, would gladly go again!

My initial thoughts of this was The Pelican’t possibly actually provide the delicious sounding menu in reality. But I was firmly wrong, The Peli-CAN! Oh boy it really can The food in The Pelican was absolutely amazing and even our Dog loved his very own special dinner available on their very own dog menu This is now my favourite pub in Wales without a doubt. Can I say I’ll be back? I sure as hell (Peli) Can

From the time we arrived, to tge time we left. The food was hit & Good portions. The Staff were helpful. Pleasant. & Friendly. The atmosphere was fun & Homely.

Lovely pub and good service. The cow pie was very disappointing. Lots of air and very few pieces of cow, some of which were gristle and fat. Enough gravy for a family of four.

Just had lunch in Pelican for the first time. It definitely wont be the last.. The food wad delicious. Had the ballentine of chicken (incredible) followed by the most truly scrumptious Eton Mess. It was a thing of beauty in appearance and taste. 😋. Staff were super friendly and attentive, but not intrusive. A special shout out to Meg. I will return

Do not eat at this pub!!! Service slow took more than an hour to get the mains and staff inflexible and rude. One menu inside another outside, point blank refused to accommodate any swapping. Order completely wrong and a dehydrated piece of sea bass was...

Don't have the lamb wellington very poor pasty no lamb just pasty !!!

Sat out side, was told they were serving food but when asked about out side menu, was told no food outside just sandwiches. No tea options just bog standard tea. Person that was asked did not care and attitude was disgusting. Just a pub for people to drink nothing more . Avoid if possible.

Lovely welcoming pub.Relaxing place for a meal and a drink.Staff were friendly and helpful,good menu and good selection of beers too.Would definitely recommend !!

We enjoyed a great fish platter here with some lovely chips. We sat in the dog bar as we had 2 dogs with us but it was rather cold & stark. The staff were very friendly & efficent.

Beautifully cooked and presented food , good portions and value for money , lovely staff too :)

Lovely setting, dog friendly (they even serve do ice cream!) this place has a soft spot in our family for outings. The last time we visited, prior to the revamp of 2022, was very disappointing. This time could not have been more different. Great atmosphere,...

We first visited The Pelican about a month ago and had a mixed experience but knowing that the owners used to run The Star in Treoes we decided to give it another go. Unfortunately they did not redeem themselves and we are unlikely to return....

The food was appalling, my pie was 19 pounds and all I could taste was ale and the pastry was so soft you may as well put a crepe on the pie the chips were fine though But the portions were tiny for the price. The peas were hard and the salad leaves limp. The restaurant was very nice for dogs but I am not a dog so I will not be coming back.

Delicious food and friendly service.

On a trip down from Glastonbury to see my Daughter in Barry, we took a drive along the coast and found this gem of a pub. Food was not only gorgeous but very reasonable considering cost of living price hikes and the staff were so nice. Definitely coming here again.

It is an OK pub. There is a dog bar where you can eat and take your dog

My wife, dog & I popped in on a beautiful Thursday afternoon for a bite to eat. We sat inside in the dog friendly bar as it was a bit quieter. We ordered the cow pie which we both agreed was excellent. Would definitely return...

Good food presented well and in a timely manner. Decor is a trippy mix of colours, loud, bold ornaments and pelican pictures predictably

Didn’t book, just called in. It’s had a refurb and the decoration was lovely and cosy! My friend and I ordered the Chicken wrapped in bacon served over a bed of Garlic & Mushroom Risotto. It was absolutely gorgeous and the portion was soooo big...

Went here as the previous restaurant the owners had ‘The Starr Inn’ was absolutely fantastic, to my disappointment it was absolutely nothing like it! Think they have made a mistake in moving as the food and service was nothing like it used to be. Fish...

Very cozy and nice restaurant with lovely staff, very close to Ogmore by Sea beach and in front of the ruins of Ogmore Castle. The food options that we had weren’t amazing for the price but maybe other options were better. I’d probably go back again and try. There’s seating outside so perfect for a sunny day!

Not impressed at all. My 1st steak came out rare and cold, credit to the owner/manager she did change it, but the 2nd steak was full of grisle and onion rings were just rings of greasy batter. Doubt I'll eat here again, but I will stress that the staff are polite and accommodating.

The food was excellent as was the service. Couldn't fault anything. Will be back again soon.

The Pelican has been a favourite of ours for many years, so it seemed the perfect place for a nice meal with our dogs after a walk on the beach. We initially ordered the beetroot and humous sharing platter as a starter but there was...

Really beautiful historic feeling pub with great food and real ales.

Excellent food, great service, lovely round tables for larger groups. Thoroughly enjoyed having lunch, AND dinner (!!) here.

Greeted by someone who clearly didn't want to be there that evening, it killed the first impression. But the other staff were helpful and attentive. Atmosphere wasn't great, but it is an out of the way venue. Probably more of a day place, than evening. Dogs welcome. 🐕 Decorated to a good standard. Food was surprisingly good. Steak was perfectly cooked. Portions were good. Maybe a touch expensive given the whole experience but not by much. Desserts were a highlight. Someone put real effort into presentation. Parking was tight for larger vehicles, but we did arrive at peak time, 7.30. Should be fine most of the time and there is an overflow area across the road. Would have liked to have seen more alcohol free options, given its isolated location. I would recommend this place for lunch and early afternoon meals.

The Pelican Inn Ogmore Is a a delightful Public house with very friendly and efficient staff, The new menu is fantastic, we enjoyed a Starter of Belly Pork bits. Main,Special Cow pie, with Posh chips and vegetables,followed by Eaton Mess delightful. 5 star

We called into the Pelican in late March 2023 to try the famous cow pie. Was really impressed with it. Spoke very highly about it. Called in again today with four other members of our family. Really disappointed. The cow pie was half the size...

Lovely pub and friendly staff the only thing we could fault was the left over food and glasses on outside tables .

Had lunch and a drink, huge plate of nachos to share, then chicken curry with rice and chips for mains. Dog friendly with dog biscuits on the bar. Great service from a friendly team 👏