The Roost on Rock Road in The Vale of Glamorgan

My husband and I visited The Rhoost today after being recommended by a colleague. What a find! Beautiful old pub/restaurant which has been renovated with a modern contemporary twist and to a very high standard. My husband and I both had the thai fishcakes with Asian slaw to start. We both really enjoyed, especially the chilli jam. For mains, my husband had the ribeye steak with triple cooked chips, and I had the braised ox cheeks with garlic mash. Both dishes were absolutely delicious! The steak was perfectly cooked and the chips were amazing! We would have loved to try the dessert menu but were too full after our two courses. Jo was a superb host and made us feel extremely welcome. We'll definitely be back. Thank you for a great afternoon.

Our flight was diverted to Cardiff and we booked this quaint hotel online. It was getting late but Joanne and Andrew were so kind and hospitable, helped us out in a difficult situation, and made us feel very welcomed. Their place reminds me a little bit like a quaint place your see in the movie, the Holiday. They have a bar and restaurant and the room was small but very well appointed and included a lite breakfast. It is decorated nicely and very clean. If you are traveling through this area, look no further! You will not be disappointed!

Went for Sunday lunch today with a friend. Not heard of this restaurant before but what a delight it turned out to be. Jo made us feel very welcome and all the waiting staff were courteous and attentive. The food was fabulous- portion size was good and a mixed selection of vegetables served both on the plate and in a separate dish. Just had main course and dessert which was to "die for" - treacle bread and butter pudding with cinnamon ice cream which melted in the mouth. I have been out for Sunday lunch many times but this was by far the best in a long while. Location is a bit remote and car park could be tight if your car is large but apart from that I recommend the Roost- I will be back. We were there for 1200 but it soon filled up and was quite a lively place when we left.

Best Pub in the Village! This pub is an absolute gem! Shout-out to Ruby, the friendliest, most attentive waitress around. The seafood lasagne is a must-try—creamy, fresh, and simply the best. Great vibes, amazing service, and top-notch food. Highly recommend!

Had a Sunday lunch here as it was highly recommended. I walked in just before 1 o’clock and managed to get a table. The decor is contemporary modern, very clean and has great natural light. The bar staff were pleasant, polite and welcoming. I ordered the leg of lamb lunch. It was served in under fifteen minutes, so good time. The lamb was slightly overdone to my liking and the roasties ( two ) were hard and dry. The broccoli stems ( two ) were almost just stems! Cabbage and sliced carrot with carrot purée completed the meal. The gravy was served in a jug and was rich, tasty and saved the day. I had to ask for mint sauce as it was overlooked. No seasoning on the table which was an indication that it wasn’t needed. The barman walked around the restaurant asking if anyone would like another drink. That I really liked, customer service. I had the sticky toffee pudding with vanilla ice cream as a desert and that was divine.

Consistently bad, Used to come here a few years back, food was stunning and top notch, this past few visits have been seriously questionable, the garden doors were open which was nice untill the smell of smoke bellowed in as about 10 people chain smoking next the the restaurant with the doors open, which is a massive turn off when your eating but the cigarette smoke actually masked the taste of the awful Frozen food I was served. The food is the worse part ! Frozen produce, undercooked mess of a night out meal, dirty table/cutlery and even the “chip buckets” where full of mould and rust , didn’t eat any of my food apart from one bite (tasted undercooked and like dog food) slimey veg - sent it back with it all on the plate, the owner didn't take it off the bill or offer a discount, we had few bottles of wine starters and sides n all sorts - was all Terrible, the bread starter was just ciabatta cut up ( not rustic bread like advertised) abysmal if you ask me, they asked me for advice on how to do better next time which was strange while taking a seat at my dinner table - definitely won’t be coming here again ! This place has gone down hill big time ! Such a shame and I was embarrassed to have taken my party there. Never again.

Excellent food, Excellent service, wonderful ambience. A wonderful night was had by all. Parking a little bit of an issue.

We have been to the Roost a number of times, but this visit was not the best. The selection of toasted country bread was a cut up ciabatta turned into garlic bread, the smoked butter was runny and not smoked and the oil was of poor quality for dipping. The large plate sirloin steak was average pub steak, not cooked well. All in all disappointing.

Wow! From start to finish, my experience at The Roost on Rock Road was nothing short of 5 star! Check in details and information were spot on from Joanne, lovely, responsive and polite correspondence from the beginning. On arrival, I was greeted by Tom who was most accommodating, friendly, polite and helpful! Tom was sure to include me in the local chat as I was visiting alone, and he made me feel right at home. Then there was the food!!!!!! The best Thai fish cakes I’ve ever tasted and steak to die for! Jorden the wonderful and very talented chef produced what I can only say is above 5 star food!! If only there were 6! Delicious, tasty and cooked to perfection! What a wonderful, albeit short trip! That said, I will most definitely be returning for leisure and not business next time! Thanks to the wonderful team!

Absolutely 10/10. Me and my partner came in for our 2 year anniversary and everything was PERFECT! From the staff to the food we couldn’t have asked for more. I recommend the steak night and the chocolate brownie for desert. TRY IT FOR YOURSELF.

We love love love this pub. So lucky to have it on our doorstep. Food is so tasty and the chef Jordan never disappoints. We love to have breakfast there, enjoy a cool drink in the sunshine in their garden and the staff especially are always keen to make our visit special. Special thanks to Jo, Andrew, Tom & Niamh as well as Jordan too for looking after our guests recently at the wake of our lovely mum. It’s just such a lovely place to be.

Located on a side road in St Athan - this is worth seeking out. Great visit. Very good summer menu. Friendly staff. Nice atmosphere. Good value.

Visited for Sunday lunch (second time). Both occasions food and service were excellent. Beef, salmon and vegetarian options were all spot on. Dessert, if you can fit it in, again, super - lemon curd Eton mess, white chocolate cheesecake and the cheeseboard were delicious. No sign of any course language or unruly behaviour at the bar (as mentioned in previous review) and staff were all lovely - to the extent they alerted me when I tipped on top of service charge. Will definitely return. Thank you!

This was our second visit to the Roost, the first time for Sunday lunch, and I have to say it really was the best lunch we have had, and we visit many restaurants, I would strongly recommend a visit, amazing food, wonderful friendly staff, we ate in the bar as we had our two dogs with us, and they were made extremely welcome, can't wait to go back, thank you the roost for a perfect Sunday afternoon.

We booked for Sunday lunch today on arrival the atmosphere is warm and inviting made more so by the hosts Jo and Andrew and their great team You straight away notice that that everyone is made to feel welcome be you a regular or a first time visitor We ordered the Thai fish cake with sauce and beautiful crisp salad just enough to start you off . Our main course was locally sourced lamb with roast potatoes cabbage selection of vegetables perfectly cooked copious amounts of gravy a side order of cauliflower cheese and Yorkshire pudding The lamb was I have to say for us both stunning We stared a sticky toffee pudding and ice cream which was gorgeous

Beautiful rooms decorated to a high standard. Our welcome was very warm. Food was disappointing to say the least. Lots of loud drunk people filled the bar who had foul mouths and abusive behaviour was tolerated which totally spoilt the experience for us. Will not be back unfortunately. Used to be a fantastic venue. It certainly has potential to be great again if the focus is placed back on food and rooms.

Another fabulous meal at the Roost to celebrate our 29th wedding anniversary and as always it did not disappoint. The beef dinner was absolutely delicious as was the chicken dinner my husband had. Lovely place with a really friendly atmosphere. Joanne and Andrew are very welcoming and cannot do enough to help. Would definitely recommend and will be visiting again soon.

What an Incredible afternoon we had on Mothers Day Second to none service and hosting from Jo, Andrew and team and absolutely stunning food as always . I felt thoroughly spoilt with my glass of fizz upon arrival , ate far too much as always. Thank you for the best time x.

Excellent lunch yesterday. Food and service was perfect, great value for money. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and would definitely god back next time we are in the area.

We booked in for dinner on valentines night and had a wonderful time. We received a warm welcome as always from Jo and her staff and secured a lovely cosy couch by the fire. The dinner service was fantastic and our waitress was ever so friendly. The meal was gorgeous! We both started with Thai fish cakes and then had the sirloin steaks. Both were mouthwatering and perfectly cooked We will be returning soon and I would recommend this little gem to anyone

Stunning rooms, great service and great food. Lovely little touches in room, Welsh cakes, coffee machine. Highly recommend a stay here

Loved the hospitality there, such a clean and beautiful place. The room itself was incredible. Imagine a show room, The cleaner done a grand job.(pay rise) 🤣. And the host, fantastic. Joanne was brilliant.and ensured our stay was a memorable one. Thanks again for everything guys. Will definitely be back soon. Regards Jay Cassemis

Although I live fairly local, booked here for the night with my partner and booked into the restaurant. Firstly, the rooms are stunning. Well appointed, beautifully finished, luxurious, clean, peaceful and comfortable. Lovely big bath, amazing shower and underfloor heating in the bathroom! It was heaven! Joanne met us in the restaurant, what a wonderful and welcoming lady. We felt very welcomed from the start and nothing was too much trouble for Joanne or any of the team. Kudos to the chef too, the Thai fishcakes were stunning, the pork belly was gorgeous and that lamb was probably the best I’ve ever had! We didn’t have dessert because we were so full, but that dessert menu looked amazing too! Can’t wait to come back and try the Sunday menu as well! Very good value for money all round. The rugby was on this weekend and St Athan is a stones throw from Cardiff, so the room was very well priced considering and the food was worth every single penny. 100% will be staying again!

We've been to the Roost several times since it first opened. Last time though was autumn 2022 and we really enjoyed it. Food then was excellent and something a bit more special and of better quality than a lot of places in the area. Roll on to this time and the food was decidely average pub food. Would not bother with a return visit. Nothing stood out, parts of meal over cooked to beyond recognition like dauphinoise potatoes, other bits under like unrendered pork fat on the pork belly. It feels like whereas before the focus was the restaurant and food, now it's become a mish mash of drinking pub with meals an after thought.

What a fab lunch, made very welcome by Jo, Andrew and their staff, food was excellent and staff could not have been more helpful. Can’t wait to visit again thanks

A little gem of a place that left a big impact! I stayed here with friends to celebrate my 50th birthday, our room was adorable! Very spaceous and comfortable. The decor is very relaxing and homely. It was lovely to wake up to the birds singing. The food, WOW! It was fantastically presented, it tasted wonderful. The white chocolate cheesecake, left me speechless! I would highly recommend the food here….you must go! Jo & Andrew could not do enough to ensure we felt welcome. The chef, Jordan is one of a kind! An absolute pleasure to meet you! We will definitely come back, in fact I can’t wait to book a table for Sunday lunch! Thank you to Jo, Andrew and the team.

Lovely friendly pub, all staff attentive and friendly, tasty food. Decor tasteful Highly recommend

Beautiful Sunday lunch, everything was perfect. The service was excellent and attentive had a great afternoon with hubby. Will defiantly be back . Thank you

What an incredible evening . Stunning festive Sunday dinner accompanied with the stunning voices of the ladies choir serenading us with beautiful Christmas carols and songs . Second to none service and hosting from Jo and Andrew. Thank you for the best time x.

You can't fault the food but it was cold every person in our party of 8 said the same. Cold plates & cold food for everybody's main course. Nice people good service.

Excellent hosts, young, keen and hardworking staff. The food was excellent, plentiful, wholesome and really tasty. The room we stayed in was comfortable, comfy bed, pleat of room and very clean. The only but missing was the teabag choice in the room the limited. Why...

We visited for a date night and ended up making a reservation for my wife’s birthday. Why? Because the food, the service and the atmosphere were second to none. So, in my usual style here is the good, the bad, and the ugly of the...

What a lovely place and the host (Anne, I hope) was amazing. She couldn’t do enough for us. She has just made the room to a double and changed it back to a twin when I called 😁. The bar is beautiful and the rooms...

Stunning food and amazing service. Lovely gentleman at the bar who knew everything in regards to gluten/dairy free on the menu and was happy to ask the kitchen to adapt dishes to the allergies. Fast service and couldn’t be any more accommodating, would recommend to...

Not a huge menu but something for everyone. Everyone really enjoyed their food. Nice atmosphere and lovely staff.

We had the absolute pleasure of dining here last night. We had a wonderful time. The food was genuinely fantastic, the Crab Risotto had flavours I didn’t know existed. The Lamb was something else, the whole plate was beautiful. It was the highest ticket item...

Really good service with very friendly staff. Lovely beer garden and comfortable seating area. The food was lovely. Best chips ever!!! Very relaxing atmosphere.

We were attending a wedding at Gileston Manor ,so we had a room only and did not visit the restaurant. the Roost was ideally situated for us and the room and welcome was fantastic . i would certainly recommend

Before writing this I read through your reviews. How anyone could give the “Roost” a bad write up is beyond my comprehension! Today, we had a traditional Sunday lunch and it was a feast. It was beautifully presented, with excellent food that had my tastebuds...

Came across this little gem. Great food and warm welcome from Joanne and her husband Will be back.

It took us a while to come over after reading all the great reviews. Was expecting wow, but sorry to say, we didn’t get it. The atmosphere seemed friendly and local, lovely. Some new installations in terms of the decor but not much flare or...

The staff were amazing. Excellent customer service, catered to dietary restrictions and were exceptionally helpful. The food was excellent, and would recommend to friends & family.

What a great pub and restaurant in St Athan! We popped in for lunch on Saturday and sat in the beer garden with the dog. The bar service was excellent and the staff were very friendly and chatty. Nothing was too much trouble. The menu...

Really pleased we found The Roost on Rock Road whilst on holiday in St Athan. The meal was absolutely lovely, well presented. We shared bread to start, both had the sea-bass and finished with the cheeseboard, which had a very good selection. The atmosphere was...