The Highwayman Inn
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About The Highwayman Inn
On Port Rd in Barry, The Highwayman Inn is a pub serving a menu of 107 dishes that runs from pasta to steaks and Sunday roasts. Starters such as Deep Fried Brie and Pan Fried Garlic Mushrooms arrive in portions sized closer to mains, and the Condemned meal comes with meat and salad for those wanting the fuller plate. A Mixed Grill Burger is served with homemade chips and onion rings, alongside Chicken Wings and King Prawns from the rest of the menu. The bar carries a selection of beer, cider, and IPA, and the dining room keeps low beamed ceilings and multiple fireplaces, though the fireplaces are not currently in use. Table service runs throughout, and the pub opens daily. A car park with free parking sits on site, and a kids' play area serves families visiting through the week.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Menu & Prices
107 dishes · mains £8–47- Deep Fried Brie£7.95
- Filled Potato Skins£7.95
- Pan Fried Garlic Mushrooms£7.95
- Bbq Half Rack Of Ribs£8.35
- Chicken Wings£9.45
- King Prawns£9.45
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention huge portion sizes, mixed grill burger, condemned meal and low beamed ceilings.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention huge portion sizes, mixed grill burger, condemned meal and low beamed ceilings.
Customer Review Summary
Portion size dominates nearly every account here, with reviewers repeatedly warning that starters and mains arrive large enough for two or more people, and one diner calling the Condemned meal cooked perfectly on an 18th birthday visit. The mixed grill burger, served with homemade chips and onion rings, draws particular praise as huge and good value. Staff are consistently described as friendly and helpful, with one reviewer highlighting how a bar staff member accommodated their son's extra needs during a table of thirteen. The chef earns specific credit for the kitchen's output on busy nights. A few notes recur on the edges: one visitor found the seats needing recovering and wished the pub's old fireplaces were lit against the chill, and another mentioned a wait for food on a busy Monday, though both frame this as understandable given how full the place gets. One reviewer who hadn't booked for a bank holiday visit still found staff able to fit them in, and several close by saying they would return.
Customer Review Summary
Portion size dominates nearly every account here, with reviewers repeatedly warning that starters and mains arrive large enough for two or more people, and one diner calling the Condemned meal cooked perfectly on an 18th birthday visit. The mixed grill burger, served with homemade chips and onion rings, draws particular praise as huge and good value. Staff are consistently described as friendly and helpful, with one reviewer highlighting how a bar staff member accommodated their son's extra needs during a table of thirteen. The chef earns specific credit for the kitchen's output on busy nights. A few notes recur on the edges: one visitor found the seats needing recovering and wished the pub's old fireplaces were lit against the chill, and another mentioned a wait for food on a busy Monday, though both frame this as understandable given how full the place gets. One reviewer who hadn't booked for a bank holiday visit still found staff able to fit them in, and several close by saying they would return.
Featured reviews
- Jackie Payter
“Absolutely fantastic food....although it was a busy Saturday night service was amazing orders spot on and the waitresses worked very hard all evening smiling and interacting with their customers. Shout out to the chef who must of been flat out in the kitchen”
- Fran
“We ate here for a special occasion last week as a table of 13. I don't normally think of writing reviews but the service was amazing. My son has extra needs which aren't always visible but the gentleman behind the bar had an abundance of …”
- Cerys Pellow
“Went on Friday in bank holiday, didn’t realise we had to book however staff were super accommodating and fit us in, food was delicious lovely atmosphere, very clean, can’t thank them enough! Lovely place to go with a nice family vibe, would advise booking if you’re looking to go.”
- Justine Ellerman
“Came for a meal last night. Staff were brilliant friendly and helpful. Food was 10/10 portion sizes are huge. Prices are definitely worth it Lovely atmosphere. Would definitely recommend and would definitely return. Thank you”
- Mason Farmer
“It is my 18th birthday today and it couldn’t have been better. My Dad, brother and Mum treated me to a meal here and I opted for the Condemned meal, it was absolutely amazing, meat was perfectly cooked, the salad was fantastic, sweet potato …”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Village pub serving hearty fare from pasta to steaks and Sunday roasts, plus a kids' play area.”
- Has great beer selection
- Has great wine list
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Offers takeaway
Show more amenities
- Serves dine-in
- Good for kids
- Serves alcohol
- Casual
- Serves beer
- Serves food
- Offerings· 3
- Serves cocktails
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
- Dining options· 2
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Popular for· 1
- Good for solo dining
- Highlights· 2
- Has great beer selection
- Has great wine list
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Atmosphere· 1
- Cosy
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Parking· 3
- Free parking lot
- Paid parking lot
- Plenty of parking
Location
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