The Pheasant in Bridgend

Very friendly and helpful staff. Knowledgeable on gluten free.

Awesome as always. Thank you to Liz and her team. See you very soon. Rich and Jo Merchant x

This was a beautiful meal in a beautiful atmosphere. The food was out of the world and we will certainly return.

Absolutely outstanding experience. The staff were friendly, welcoming and polite. The food was impeccable. We had the lamb, which was pink, seasoned well, and a really good cut. My husband had the beef pie, which was rich, filling and went down a treat. We had a cocktail and beer, which were tasty and well priced. The desserts were luxurious, presented well and just the right size. We will certainly be back! Thank you for such a lovely evening! Our daughter had a lovely time

I attended a private function here recently, the buffet was one of the best I've ever had and the service was excellent even though it was St David's day and busy.

Attended a private function here. Buffet and service was excellent.

Came for a Sunday lunch and received Impeccable service and outstanding food as always. Lovely atmosphere to top it off. Will highly recommend

Went for food. They weren't serving food. At 5pm on a Saturday!?! Disappointed. Response says they were serving food. This is not true every table was empty with a reserved sign on. Not saying I won't use the pub again but was just disappointed on this visit.

Excellent restaurant, perfect setting, staff extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Will definitely returnz

I’ve been to the pheasant once before, years ago and remembering it being nice. My partner has never been. We went shopping in Bridgend and wanted to stop for food somewhere on the way home and went to Ty-Risha as it’s on the way home and we’ve always enjoyed our food there. We went in and apparently they only serve food after 5 now. So I knew there was 2 other brains brewery pubs nearby that served food and I opted for the pheasant as I remember it being lovely the last time and plus it’s somewhere my partner has never been. The area is lovely, the pub was lovely, the man and woman behind the bar were really nice and welcoming but the food shocked me. It was absolutely beautiful food, a really good menu. Will definitely go more often

We recently visited The Pheasant in Bridgend for the first time, and what a lovely experience it was! Though we’re not locals – we drove 40 minutes down the M4 as we were attending a workshop in the area and needed somewhere for dinner – we’re so glad we chose this charming pub. It’s the perfect spot for a cozy Sunday afternoon. The pub has quaint little areas to sit, giving it a relaxed, intimate atmosphere where you can enjoy a meal without overhearing others' conversations. Both my mum and I opted for the roast, and it was absolutely delicious, with generous portions that left us completely satisfied. We couldn’t resist finishing with pudding, especially given the tempting selection on offer. The food was top-notch, and the whole experience was made even better by the incredibly welcoming staff who made us feel like regulars right from the moment we stepped inside. Although we're not local, this pub is definitely worth the drive, and we'd happily return the next time we’re in the area. Highly recommended!

Great food friendly staff perfect service

We have had superb Sunday roasts, excellent value and high quality food. The evening meals have also been excellent, and very good value. Staff are friendly and efficient. I cannot recommend the Pheasant enough.

The staff were extremely helpful and made the organising of a large group seamless.

Family party in the Pheasant with the new menu buffet. It was excellent, variety was good and food piping hot. Vegan guests had their own menu plated up. Staff were superb and a warm welcome, as always. Lizzie checked all was well throughout the evening..it's that attention to detail that makes the Pheasant a great village pub.

Just tried the new menu. The fillet of steak was amazing. Service was very prompt and friendly. Will definitely be back, highly recommend to friends and family, thank you.

Good atmosphere, great venue, quality food (sea bass main, lemon tart dessert) and helpful staff. Certainly will return in the future.

Good drinks , good service, menus were great choice and interesting. Food came out hot and really good flavours

Love the pheasant!! My go to place! Something for everyone. Staff and food always lush!

Love love love this place. Manager is amazing always makes us feel welcome and they now have a new menu so plenty of excuse to keep going back trying more dishes

Fabulous food and amazing service. Will defo return when we are down that way again. A beautiful pub overall.

The menu has recently changed, staff seem to be getting used to it. Will probably get better as time goes on. Nice atmosphere generally. Good fun quiz night on Sundays

The new menu was lovely. The service was excellent. Very friendly and helpful. Will definitely come back soon.

Very disappointed, waited 15 min for someone to take my order, then over 40 min for the food to arrive, food was ok at best.

The Pheasant continues to set a high standard locally.

We had a beautiful lunch : Hunter's chicken/sausage and mash ... The food was presented lovely on the plate/dish, served hot, tasty, fresh salad with lovely dressing. We also shared a gorgeous cherry and apple crumble with custard, delicious 😋 ... Definitely make a visit, otherwise you're missing out!

Friends visiting us wanted to take us for a meal and we suggested The Pheasant as we'd not been there for quite a while, despite living locally. The food was very good and the service was relaxed and natural. The young waitress had a lovely tableside manner and the guy, possibly the landlord, was also very good. The wife and I have vowed to return soon for lunch.

Food was very nice and ample servings which you don’t get at other venues overall very happy and will return again shortly

It was Christmas Day, and all in our house were in need of a pint at the local ale house. Their website said open but when we arrived we were greeted with sneers and were gently derid(ed). Sorry, can't keep that up! Basically, Christmas Day we needed a break from the kids and as the pub looked open, we went in around 3.30pm for some escape. Unfortunately, they told us they weren't serving in the bar past 3pm, and only with food in the restaurant until 5pm. When I asked for a table for three, nine lagers and a packet of crisps they didn't even laugh. But it was Christmas Day after all, so I bear no ill will! Lovely place, lovely staff, usually very welcoming!

This was our first visit. We all thought it was wonderful! Food was perfect! Will definitely book again 👍🥂

Comfortable welcoming and good food will see you next month xx

We had booked a table to watch the tractor parade. The atmosphere was warm and friendly and the staff were attentive and professional. We were only there for drinks however I have had food before and it has always been satisfying

Lovely welcome, and a nice pint.

Food was amazing so was dessert definitely go again

We were a party of two and were both pleasantly surprised at the welcome we received and by the quality of the food we were served. We had been told that it was a step up from “Pub Grub” and I agree wholeheartedly. We’ll definitely be back.

Food was amazing! Staff were so lovely and we had an amazing evening. Will def be back

Just celebrated sons 40th birthday lunch, table of 10 ,excellent service, all meals super tasty very good value for money staff very friendly efficient

Great pub, warm welcoming atmosphere and the food was delicious, The staff friendly and over all had a lovely meal with family after Christmas market shopping. Great full pub grub menu a lot to choose from, portions were big and filling.

Our warm and cosy go to place to eat and wind down. A great menu and timely offers.

The food and service at The Pheasant were exceptional for our wreath-making club. The team went above and beyond to ensure we had a fantastic experience

Very friendly staff. The food was excellently cooked and was very tasty.

Our first choice (lasagne) wasn’t available, so a bit disappointed. However, the food we did eat was well cooked and tasty. All staff very polite and friendly. We sat next to the fire so lovely and warm. Overall, very good atmosphere. We had the 30% off voucher, so food was good value too.

A beautifully cooked meal for my wife & I , as well as a delicious starter of squid . The staff were extremely helpful & welcoming . The Steak & Ale pie was indulgent and great gravy , I had the pan fried sea bass on a bed of perfectly cooked vegetables & new potatoes. Thank you so much Sian for making our evening amazing . A trip down memory lane after losing our mother who used to eat her also. Thank you guys .

Lovely welcome, Nice atmosphere, pleasant decor, friendly staff and a nice meal

Thank you so much for a lovely evening. A number of us (table of 6) hadn't visited behind but we will definitely be back. Staff were welcoming, friendly and so accomodating. The atmosphere was relaxed and we were not rushed in any way yet always felt staff were at hand should we need anything. The food was delicious. Thank you. Would highly recommend.

Excellent food and service for a pub meal.

Just love the variety of the menu and it’s so close

Gorgeous sunday lunch, v tasty and plenty of food veg & gravy, friendly helpfull staff, plenty of parking, dog friendly in bar area, and it wasnt noisy either. 💖

Staff are very welcoming and highly professional in ensuring allergies are catered for, to the extent that a dessert was marginally slower coming to the table because staff sanitized cookware. Very impressive. Menus cater for gluten free and there is gluten free lager. Food is tasty and plentiful. A great local pub!

Great food. Great beers. Great service. We love this pub. A proper family favorite.

Always a Warm Welcome, Brilliant Menu, Continuing to Return every Week...

Great food , service good atmosphere will be coming back. Thank you.

We had the Sunday roast which was as out of this world. So beautifully cooked and delicious. The staff were friendly, accommodating and polite. We really enjoyed our experience.

Updated review (August 2024): So, a few months since our last visit, and it seems like the nice weather brightened everyone's spirits. The food was better, service was a lot more positive and staff were accommodating. Much better than previous, for sure! First review (March 2024): Four of us went to the Pheasant for Sunday lunch, and despite having the same menu as the Rose and Crown in Nottage a handful of miles away, there was a gaping chasm in difference, both in terms of quality of food and service. The staff were grouchy cleaning up, muttering under their breath, a table where two children had dropped food and crayons on the floor, whilst the entitled, carefree parents didn't bother to do any parenting. (Stay at home if you won't be decent human beings) The starters came but left much to desire; the baked lamb koftas were overcooked, bland-tasting, and came with an over-abundance of greens dumped on top of the dish. "Sprinkling on top" seems to have an alien meaning to this kitchen staff. For my main, I ordered a trio of meats dinner which, when served, was even smaller than the three single-meat dinners that my table buddies ordered. Triple the meat for a quarter of the quantity... Whereas the "sprinkling" of greens on my starter was an exaggeration, the gravy on my plate looks to have gone through a drought period. We had to ask for an extra gravy boat, yet that barely got the four of us through. And when it finally came to dessert, we were informed that they were out of Biscoff biscuits, when they could've just gone to a nearby store to replenish stock and expense it, so we had to order the chocolate brownie sundae. Did they redeem themselves with this? Well, only partly. When it finally came out, there was one piece of brownie on the top, and then just ice cream the rest through. Call me picky, but I like my Sundaes with the main ingredient both on top and part-way through. The brownie here was a mere topping than a key component of this well-established dessert. The service, as touched upon earlier, was sporadic and distanced, and left us waiting for 30-odd minutes between ordering to service. And we had 3-4 staff to take our orders and serve. Would I go again? Not for food, no. For a drink and a social, sure.

I have eaten in several pubs from the same chain this is by far the best food by a mile !!!! And service

Excellent food, wonderful service. Lovely and clean. Very nice feel

Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Price of food was excellent. Children’s menu was also excellent. Food was delicious. Place was clean and beautifully decorated. Very family friendly with children’s park. We will definitely be visiting again. Thank you for an excellent service.

Starters were chicken and burnt. I had Hunters chicken the chicken breast had been sliced in half had 1 piece of bacon on it , very little sauce 12 chips and a pike of off salad leaves. My partner had Lasagne clearly microwave prepared dangerously hot, cold fries as a side. My daughter had cheese and leek pie again dangerously hot clearly microwave prepared. Cold veg and rock had dry mash, bisto gravy. The portion of the main chicken had clearly been cut and probably been used to get a portion of tenders. £6 a pint....What a rip off never coming back same review on all social food rating outlets

Absolutely love The Pheasant, we have been twice now in the last few weeks. Sian is really helpful and so were the other members of staff on our last visit. Food is beautiful and reasonably priced also a lovely setting. See you again soon

Service was excellent as usual and the sharing platter for two Sunday lunch is outstanding both in quality and value for money. The staff are all highly Professional and are always there to provide 5 star service.

Having not visited the Pheasant for some time I was very pleased with the reception from staff who made us feel very welcome. The food was excellent, presented well with suitably warm plates for hot food. Cutlery was clean and the table setting was attractive to look at. Our seating position was good and the room was well decorated for the time of year. Only downside was no crumble for dessert but we enjoyed the desserts we did choose. All in all a very good experience on New Years Eve which started the festivities really well.

Good food good service and at an affordable price

Nice little pub/restaurant, food good, staff polite, clean pub and toilets,

Food high quality. Will definitely go again.

Lovely staff. Tasty food. Nice place to bring your family.

I had been recommended The Pheasant for a Sunday roast and was not disappointed! Absolutely delicious! Great sizes and very tasty! I have already recommended to all my clients this morning! I will definitely be back! Thanks!

Went there tonight with a party of 16 for a 3 year olds birthday. A specific server decided to come over and belittle my partner in front of the entire party in a very rude and demeaning manner, all over an ashtray not being used outside. Which it was packed outside and he didn’t want to insert himself upon someone else’s table. Now fair enough to pull him to the side and say, please use an ashtray, but she decided to talk rather loudly and rudely in front of everyone who stopped to listen and were massively shocked at her attitude. When called out on her behaviour in a private setting, she continued to be rude and try to justify her actions. Then blamed the boss, saying she was told to say so. I’m sure her boss did not tell her to come across as aggressively rude though. This put such a negative feeling towards a 3 year olds party. Will not be returning here after this kind of ‘hospitality’.

Friendly and helpful waitress. Pleasant surroundings and good food.

Great place to eat. Food really good and plentiful. Quiet in the large restaurant as it was early when we visited. Service was excellent. Liz was superb.

No problems at all,we eat at the pheasant regularly,the standard of meals and service is consistently excellent.

Nice comfortable surroundings, good beer selection, large menu, excellent staff, nothing is a problem. Food was good quality and a large plate. We left full and happy. Dog friendly

Always a warm welcome and cracking food. Great for the family and friends.

Nice pub and nice staff except for the little bald guy working and drinking behind the bar with a terrible attitude to some of his staff as a landlord myself didn't like to see this way of running a pub.

Lovely food, excellent service and good value for money.

We needed somewhere to eat that was dog friendly. The pub were amazing and we were offered seating inside or out. There is a large common area where we could distract our puppy until food came. The food was great

More expensive than other Marston pubs but better quality 👌

Lovely place to eat and drink. Friendly helpful staff.

Great spot for a drink, we didn’t order food so cannot comment on that aspect.

Awful experience. Worst ever. Ordered starters, was half-way through when the mains arrived. Sent them back, they appeared again, sent them back then a manager came out to inform us that we had the choice of leaving them to go cold on the table or in the kitchen and that we would not be getting anything to replace it. Apparently the mains are prepared the moment the starters are served without anyone checking the starters are finished!!! We left and my friend is still waiting for the reimbursement of the mains. I actually wrote a report years ago regarding food safety which involved contacting scientists, etc. to get the rundown on hygiene with regard to re- heating food, etc. I ordered a chicken pie - when heating up pies you are advised to make sure the food is piping hot, and it should not be reheated. They offered to reheat it in a microwave. I have had food poisoning 7 times so am very cautious with how food is prepared, etc. I shall be contacting the Food Standards Agency regarding this.

We came on Monday night for a lovely meal as a large group. Great food and service with a bustling atmosphere. Would definitely return to try some other dishes, we had people of all ages and everyone had a great evening. Staff were super friendly and we had a great chat at the end of the night.

I booked for 6 plus are for a pram. It was a great table with plenty of room for us. There were a few things that weren't available to eat due to supply issues but we all had our choice available. Food was lovely and they were really good with my 2 year old granddaughter. Will definitely go back again.

The food was absolutely beautiful. The staff were lovely as always. My mother in law had the sea bass, she said it was the best she has had before. Will definitely return soon.

Love coming here for food Came back again, signature burner, brie, bacon, onion chutney/relish, Frigging delish

Lovely little place however my Wife asked for no Hot Honey Sauce on the burger and it came with both hot honey sauce and a burger sauce that wasn’t listed in the menu, so it had to be sent back. I sat there with my food, and she had to wait a further 15 minutes or so before her new burger came out which was so dry, she could barely eat it, and the fries had clearly just been put back in the fryer so they too were overdone and dry. My mixed grill was overcooked, and the steak was a chunk of fatty, grissly meat. Whilst the staff were quite quick in seating and serving us, the bar staff were young, and fooling around. The young lad actually threw a bottle cap at one of the other staff there, but it missed her and hit the table behind. Thankfully nobody was sat there but they should be concentrating on their customers not messing around. Wouldn’t return.

Nice place, with great views. The food was good for the price paid, was well seasoned, the staff gave the standard condiments; mint, horseradish and apple sauce. The vegetarian loved the mac and cheese and the garlic bread. The staff were friendly and attentive.

We were in Bridgend and fancied a Sunday dinner. This did not disappoint. Food was great, service was great, if it was closer to home we'd come again. Nice and relaxed atmosphere and proper home cooked food. Very well presented. Few pints of San Miguel didn't hurt either.

Nice day out 94th Birthday meal

Stopped off here for a quick lunch before our drive home back down South. Friendly welcome and quickly seated and drinks order taken. Good selection of alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks on menu. We had starters and mains from the normal menu, although they also have a good lunch deal menu. Everything came out quickly and was all delicious. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting the area and looking for nice food in a cosy pub. Also have nice outdoor seating area but was sadly tipping down with rain when we visited!!

After a number of years away, it was a pleasant return and have an excellent meal at our village pub The Pheasant. The quality was superb and the quantity just right! We shall be back without fail - thank you.

Disappointed at The Pheasant: A Disheartening Dining Experience My recent visit to The Pheasant left me extremely underwhelmed and disheartened. Having booked a table for four at 5 PM—two adults and two children under 7—I had hoped for a pleasant family meal. Initially, the waiting staff were attentive, swiftly taking our food and drink orders. However, twenty minutes later, they returned with a caution: a buffet for a function was causing a delay of about five minutes for our meals. Five minutes turned into fifty, and in that extended waiting period, none of the staff checked in with us or offered additional drinks. It was only after I inquired at the bar that our food miraculously appeared—simultaneously with the dishes of a couple who had ordered merely twenty minutes prior. Now, if you're still with me, let me tell you: the food was not worth the wait. Most of it arrived lukewarm, suggesting it had been sitting out for those forty minutes. The dishes were bland and did not match their menu descriptions. The "skin-on fries" were just regular fries, the halloumi kebab consisted of three measly thin slices, and the chicken kebab had only three tiny portions of chicken, each barely larger than a fingernail. We refrained from complaining, as the opportunity never arose. After delivering our food, the staff didn't return until thirty minutes later to check on us. By that time, we were ready to leave. It's a shame because the pub area appeared inviting, with a nice ambiance and ample outdoor space. However, if you decide to visit, I strongly advise you to steer clear of the food. We certainly won't be returning.

Not been for a while but will definitely be back. Great service, food was great very pleased with everything. Thank you.

Great food, quick service and amazing staff! Highly recommend.

Booked a table for 7 people for Sunday lunch. The pub is lovely, very quaint but overall experience was disappointing. The servers didn't really engage with our table, not even checking to see if we wanted more drinks etc. Waited nearly an hour for our mains, they said they thought we still had starters ( we only had 1 starter, a bowl of olives !). Food was only warm on arrival so cold by the time we finished eating. The Sunday Roast portions were good but the seabass was a very small portion. Puddings we're nice. Won't visit again for food.

My partner and I attended here today around 2.00pm where we really enjoyed our visit. The food was really filling and piping hot. Our meals were really presentable too! The waitress delivered a great friendly customer service by greeting us in and she was very engaging with us too. I also want to point out that this pub has lots of character to it. I always prefer going to a pub restaurant for a meal because each one has its own character to the place.

Excellent meal here again, fantastic variety of food choices, service is quick, food is lush and staff are friendly, approachable and happy to help. A lovely evening out.

Good workers, can banter and are very friendly

Me and mam went for fish and chips yesterday highly recommended 😁

food nice. service a bit slow even tho it was empty.

Fabulous always a fab welcome.lots of games for the children

Absolutely lovely place, heard a lot about it but never been. Food was excellent and so was the service. Additionally a lovely function room is out the back and perfect for groups to meet. Will definitely return.