The Rock Inn in Bridgend

Just popped in for a pint whilst waiting for a bus change at bus stop across the road. Excellent pint of Welsh Real Ale - Butty Bach. Thank you.

A lovely place for food on a Sunday xx

Waitresses did a fantastic job. Two of us had the leg of lamb Sunday roast with a Yorkshire (which are huge) and it was lovely. One of us had the beef and asked for well done and so it was a bit tough.

Lovely couple, good atmosphere and compfy. With some local welsh drinks, cosy beer garden. Can't say anything about food couse did'nt tried. 5/5

I’m amazed we got a Sunday table with only a few day’s notice, the roast was excellent (yet to be convinced about sugar snap peas on a roast but otherwise perfect!) the vegan option was superb also. Kids meals were good value and quality and the staff were friendly and attentive. Prices were spot on and fair.

Nice friendly atmosphere and really nice staff.

We had the lamb dinner on Sunday it was beautiful ❤️ it was the best dinner I have ever had in a pub would highly recommend.

We stopped at the Rock inn Bar & Grill on a sunny late Saturday afternoon / evening to try the wood fire oven menu in the rear garden. The atmosphere was amazing and I enjoyed a bottle of Malbec in a lovely sun trap alongside some close friends. The pizza was PHENOMENAL, likely the best I’ve ever had. As the wood fire oven is on full display, you can sit and watch Rob ( The landlord and chef ) prepare and cook each order by hand. Our pizzas arrived in good time and the orders soon began to stack up as other customers looked on and wanted similar. Rob remained calm and fully professional in this busy period to ensure quality of product and to maintain a noticeable high standard. £12 Margherita and £14 pepperoni - incredibly reasonable for the service and experience. Buy one get one free also advertised during the week. The menu included a variety of different pizzas as well as burgers and fish plates. I can’t wait to return again!

Went in to get out the rain! Good choice of beers. Nice seating in bar & other lounge area. Didn’t eat so can’t comment on food but very nice beer & some decent background music. Shops nearby & good to explore 😊

Lovely lunch out with the family. Young dark haired girl serving was often by herself but doing a brilliant job and so professional. Really yummy food and cosy atmosphere.

Thoroughly enjoyed Sunday dinner here today!! Had to try after calling a few times before and having a selection of starters as small picks/tapas which each time were excellent experiences! And I have to say, today did not, at all, disappoint! Utterly delicious! I had lamb, and my partner had beef. He was asked does he like his pink or well done (which I thought was fab, as often in places you are told, not given choice.. and knowing they do both means I can also now bring my Dad sometime, as he prefers his beef well done on a dinner) The meats were succulent, the mixed seasonal veg were perfectly cooked, and the homemade Yorkshire pudding , and the roasties were to die for. The pea puree, roasted parsnips, and carrot added that extra touch of deliciousness, along with the gravy which was mouthwateringly good! The waitresses are also super attentive, providing a really great experience and service! Will definitely be back!!

Food I'd lovely but wait times cam be a little long as the kitchen isn't so big. Bar and waiting staff are friendly.

Awesome pub with great food and live music.

Too expensive for pensioners , very disappointed, Used to be an acceptable pub , definitely my last visit .

It was horrible wouldnt try it again

Excellent bavette steaks and cheesecake thoroughly recommend if your in the area.Slightly let down by the poor lady on the next table who was having a melt down,but not the pubs fault.

Did not really like this place very much so did not stick around long at all

Excellent Sunday lunch, recommended.

Just called in for a coffee. Lovely homely atmosphere.

Lush Sunday dinner 5/5 heads up yorkies are the size of your face

Excellent food on the lunch time special the tempura prawns were amazing and the steak was perfectly cooked

Outstanding meal!!! Great new menu. Absolutely loved every dish. New favourite in Porthcawl

Amazing food! You will have a bit of a wait but what do you expect it’s not fast food but so worth it it was the best fillet steak I have ever had the pepper sauce was great a bit hot for me would have preferred it in a pot or side instead of on the plate but my husband loved it and ate every last bit of his. Starters was great also 100% recommend

Went for a Sunday Lunch today with the family (7 of us). Absolutely fantastic meal, the beef was amazing and the biggest Yorkshire puddings you'll ever find! Generous portions of vegetables and gravy for the table as well. Highly highly recommend - so lovely to have a place like this in Porthcawl that serves good drinks AND great food. Thank you to the team!

Great for live music...not had food but it's nice that local bars are investing in music!

Food was great especially the fish. Couldn't fault the bar staff with their service

Nice Pint, early in the day so it was very quiet.

Mega, love the Rock. Rob the Rock is a first class landlord. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🕺

Didn't have food , but beers and service were a very good standard

Best pint in Porthcawl by far. The landlord actually knows how to look after beer , which should be a given for a pub but sadly these days isn't . Friendly atmosphere and staff . Worth a visit if you're in the area 👍

Almost the perfect pub for me! Beer is spot on and the landlord really takes an interest in the place. By far the best pub in Porthcawl!

Nice pub we came for the open mic night small room though with very little seating not that you could fit anymore table and chairs in there although its a shame they didn't hold the night in the big back room where there are loads of tables and chairs and people could walk into the bar for a drink and if you was outside you could still see the acts. Good atmosphere and bar staff were great 👍

The Rock Inn really shows off the best Porthcawl has to offer. Having arrived early before the restaurant opened a queue had already started to form with egar eyes and empty bellies on full display! when the doors finally opened we were off! As we were entering we saw a few groups being turned away as it was fully booked, so as a warning book ahead or risk missing out on a solid Sunday dinner experience! we were greeted by the staff as we entered and promptly taken to our seats the staff were friendly and attentive. Thanks guys! We were offered menus and having been given just the right amount of time to examine it along came a happy, friendly face ready to take our orders. I went for the Crab as a stater and the Lamb as the main course and boy was I in for an experience. The starters came, a golden crispy coating covering a centre of soft delicate crab! the perfect amount you expect from a starter enough to make your mouth water as you sit and wait for the mains. For the main we had the lamb, it came juciey, succulent with a bit of a bite which I love! not chewy but enough texture to know your eating meat. Accompanying the lamb was a large crispy and fluffy yorkie of course home made followed by golden roast potatoes and a roast carrot and parsnip both full flavour! The gravy was something new, a very pale gravy hard to see on the food but boy was it packed with richness and depth! I normally like a dark, thick gravy, but this did not disappoint. you could almost feel the love and care put into the food. 5 stars all around just make sure you book!! bravoooo! Food ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Price ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Selection ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Service ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Seating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Atmosphere ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Parking ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Great food with a lovely atmosphere

Enjoyed our visit and as a real ale fan found the discount jug offer very welcome.

Great open mic night last Thursday worth checking out

I may be wrong but the only place with a pint of cask ale in the area! Superb pint!

Beer undrinkable walked out before food

Haven't eaten here yet, but the live music on a Thursday, open Mic night has a great atmosphere.

Wonderful experience fantastic food.

Worst Buddha bowl ever, fried lettuce,Asparagus Broccoli & deep fried Cauliflower along with pureed peas and whole peas. Chef needs to look up recipe.

First time here and wasn't disappointed 😀 great food, service and the atmosphere was comfortable. Definitely recommending to family and friends 😁

Food was absolutely stunning and very friendly and helpful staff

Didn't have the food but smelt lush..cocktails on tap and a range of ales and lagers and spirits and tequila can't go wrong xx

the service was absolutely disgusting. the manager argued with us and the guys from the kitchen insulted the visitors

Yesterday we were surprised when we were able to book a table online for 12.30pm especially in Porthcawl this time of year. When we walked into the pub it was practically empty so that worried us and When we went into the restaurant it was empty except for one table so we thought we have made a mistake booking here and my goodness were we right .The food was terrible the vegetables were hardly cooked . What a waste of £40. Obviously we didn't leave a tip. This is one place we won't be back. Very disappointing but the empty rooms should have been a sign .On the way out still hardly anyone in the pub so absolutely this place is not popular .

We got a table for 2 easily enough without prebooking, the service was really excellent, and we were definitely well looked after and informed of changes to the menu. We eyed the sharer steak options for 2 and 4 people, but the Chateaubriand (steak for two) was out of stock. We did get to witness the T-bone steak for 4 people, as a gentleman was celebrating his birthday, and two of his friends shared with him - it looked lush! Definitely one I want to try if given the chance :D Back to our menu, the squid rings were lovely and not overcooked, and my wife's cauliflower wings were excellent. Our mains were the burger with chips, and a lamb curry - we were both very pleased with the dishes, so full of flavour. You could taste the chef's skill and passion had gone into them. The one hiccup of our meal was the wait time between service to order dessert, and this was due to the live band that had started in the adjacent pub section of the Rock Inn. Nevertheless, once we'd ordered our desserts and they'd been served, we were pleased once again. The crème brulée had a new twist with the macerated strawberries on top, which actually went really well. As a die-hard Frenchman, I found the change surprising, but also felt it escalated the dish to a new level of appreciation so thank you for broadening my palate. My wife's knickerbocker glory, which I finished, was darn tasty too. Happy to recommend this restaurant and will visit again for that steak!

Top class pub with brilliant Gastro food. With excellent service and friendly staff and owners would highly recommend!

Great Sunday lunch and excellent service. Very impressed and would recommend.

Great pub to go to. Live music was fantastic and I had an awesome pizza cooked outside in their beer garden to go with my pint. Can't fault it. Great place to go out on a Saturday night and I am excited to return and try other things on the menu.

I popped in for lunch last Friday and had a really excellent meal. I had the burger and it was amazing. It exceeded my expectations by a long way! Will definitely come back again and plan to go with friends. The staff are all very friendly and attentive. I would suggest that this is one of the best places to eat in Porthcawl.

Had a pint of HPA smelt of vinegar, awful. Tried the buttie bach that was better.

Went for Sunday dinner 4/6/2023 had a beef dinner waitress said beef comes a little red wife and I said we like it more well done no problem dinner came fantastic very tasty would I recommend it yes would I go there again yes if you want a nice meal definitely go to this pub

Fab food. Fab staff and great atmosphere. I love the outdoor area and Pizza oven. Plenty of live music. Especially Open Mic night on Thursdays.

Friendly staff beef was a bit on the tough side and scallops were overcooked also a bit pricy for a sunday dinner

Called in one day last week. Had a coffee and a sandwich in here and it was the best coffee I have ever had, food was also good. Great pizzas also

Lovely pub. Good atmosphere, nice and helpful staff and excellent location. Will be there again! I so wish we had been able to stick around for the lady playing guitar today! 💚

Went for Sunday lunch, we arrived early and the staff were so friendly and accommodating. The inside of the restaurant was so clean and felt really comfortable. The Sunday roast tasted incredible, we had the beef, chicken, lamb and pork as a group and everyone thoroughly enjoyed. The flavours worked so well from the pea purée to the chutney underneath the meat. All tasted so fresh and homemade. The yorkshires were huge! Great experience from start to finish. Thank you

Had this recommended to us whilst staying in Porthcawl for a weekend break. Tried it .. booked early Sunday morning .. table was ready and waiting on arrival .. service was excellent food was amazing cauliflower cheese to die for. Very reasonable price too. Deffo revisit The Rock and Porthcawl.

Fabulous food and wonderful service

Lovely food. Lamb melt in your mouth and gravy was gorgeous

My wife and I just had a meal at the Rock Inn starter and main for £13 you can’t go wrong very friendly staff. Food came out hot and tasted lovely. The pub is also dog friendly we would recommend this place to anyone

Outstanding food. Chateubriand cooked to perfection. Great, friendly service and a lovely welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommended.

Friendly staff, great atmosphere

Great pub. Have live bands and great food. Plenty of choice of drinks to wash it down.

Lovely little pub,tucked away from the hordes of Xmas shoppers, will return next time I'm in Porthcawl, hopefully the weather will be a little warmer,K

Lovely welcome from front of house. Dinning area was clean, airy and well decorated. Waiter was pleasant and very helpful. Food was served hot and was reasonably priced. 2 course meal for £12.95. The fish dish, which was Gurnard was delicious. Worth a visit.

Excellent pub. Great beer, food and good times. Very friendly owners.

Staff too busy sat down in the bar with their friends talking Trivia. Not a friendly Pub, never has been. Stinking attitude! Avoid

Had a lovely meal here and the staff was very pleasant. Would recommend here for good food.

Friendly staff good selection of beers I haven't had food but it looks very nice

This place has been done out very nicely. Had a nice warm welcome by bar staff. Only reason I'm giving a 3* review is due to the bar prices.

Went today for roast dinner and it was absolutely gorgeous all cooked to perfection service was really good and staff really attentive defo be going back

Great hosts,Sunday lunch was great

Was shocked to find such a lovely beer garden. Staff were so friendly.

Decided to attend on a Friday night in hope of a woodfired pizza, which is clearly advertised outside the premesis and above the bar. Unfortunately this was false advertising. I ordered a fillet steak, which for what it was, massively overpriced. Must have been wagu beef. Cooked to specification, but I think the chef thought I needed help cutting it as it came out pre sliced. 2 problems there. #1 I like to cut my own steak, thank you! #2 this means the meat looses its temperature very rapidly. Chips were a massive let down. Clearly had not been blanched or pre cooked prior to deep frying as were hard inside. After meeting His Majesty, the owner/chef, all made sense as his attitude stank, he was rude to my partner at the bar after she mistook him for a customer, I received attitude after I queried my meal and he did very well at upsetting his musical act and many of the patrons there that evening. Apart from the owner, all other staff were delightful. I would return for a drink but my partner refuses to go bs l for food, and I cannot blame her. Far better run and better priced establishments in this town. Try the Royal Oak just up the road from the Rock or any of the pubs in Nottage or Newton Villages.

I am so sorry I cannot give You a good review my son's 50th birthday meal the food Was disgusting bar staff not that efficient very slow 🤯

The way my friend was treated and spoken during his performance by the manager was unacceptable. I don’t know how the manager got into his position if that’s the way he speaks to people. Disgraceful.

I couldn’t give zero stars but I would of if I could the situation I witnessed last night where the managers speaking disrespectfully to the artist and also punters I wouldn’t advised anyone to go there or anyone to provide them with entertainment. The attitude was appalling when the situation was trying to be resolved.

Lovely staff and super little beer garden.

Absolutely lovely place, great atmosphere, very friendly staff, and fabulous food menu, and the chef interacts with customers, would highly recommend this place.

Lovely and very friendly staff.

Brilliant food and service . Will definitely visit again.

Great Sunday lunch excellent quality standards and attentive staff

Popped in for lunch and had the Korean pulled pork. Food was lovely... Back again and what a marvelous evening. Great atmosphere, service and food. The food here easily rates amongst the best Porthcawl has to offer.

Nice restaurant /outside area. A bit too pricey for what you get 🤔

Terrific food and amazing service The manager Laura went above and beyond to ensure our time at the facility was 100% Our server Shannon was just great and the food was simply wonderful and at a very reasonable price I would not hesitate to recommend the place

Looking for entertainment on Saturday. Seen acoustic set by young artist. Beer very expensive. Don't know if they're trying to keep out the riff raff.......

I had a great welcome from chef an staff food was a knock out nicest food in a while will defo go back an have told family an friends about the place

Had an absolutely amazing meal at this pub, wandered in not really knowing what to expect as we had never been here before but we were all welcomed with a smile! The food was incredible and we had clean plates all around, staff were very friendly and made you feel welcome straight away. We will definitely be coming back!

Poor. The chef in this establishment seems to think he is Heston Blumenthal...he isn't. Ordered sirloin steak,poor poor, the fat on the steak outweighed the meat by 2 to 1. We complained to serving staff about the poor meal but it took about 25 minutes for the chef ??? to appear. He came out sparring telling us how the suppliers he uses are used by Buckingham Palace (I think not) and generally being quite obnoxious. I would like to tell everyone thinking they might try this establishment for a bite to eat...DON'T ...it is overpriced rubbish. We have eaten in a variety of places from Michlin starred hostelries to roadside cafes, and never have we been subjected to such rudeness or disregard for customers opinion. We had a genuine grievance with the food and were treated very poorly for doing so. Nothing we were served warranted the price charged , poor food at highly inflated prices.

Awesome food, lovely atmosphere

Our first visit, thank you great food in a gr8 pub.👍🎉🎉

Went here for a meal as its dog friendly ordered food 2 stakes and 1 fish an chips first waited what seemed ages the stakes were nice but the fish and chips if you can call them chip was not very good no presentation fish was all batter the chips were as if the chef had cut a potato into quarters and cooked them with scraps wife dont like to complain but the dog loved the wedges for what we had was well over priced will give this place a miss in further

Brilliant staff great food, cannot say enough, 6stars. New staff and Rob is a great host.. Not been there for a while but will return soon. Hope this puts people on the right track.

No price list, £15.10 for two double rums. Nuff said

Lovely staff and fantastic meal 😊

Amazing Amazing food atmosphere and staff x 😍

Hospitality and food is amazing.... Its a weekly event for me and the live music on the weekend just tops it off. 👍

I came here a few days ago, I was served by Danie, she was so inviting and warm! She came over and helped us with the food options as I was gluten free, she helped us and I have never had such nice food! Will be returning soon!