The Haywain, Bridgend
Quick info
About The Haywain, Bridgend
On Coychurch Rd on the edge of Bridgend Town centre, The Haywain is a bar restaurant with a garden that includes an outdoor play area and a kids' climbing frame. Dogs are welcome throughout, and parking is available on site. The calendar runs beyond food and drink, with quiz nights, comedy nights, and live bands held regularly. The combination of garden play space and organised evenings gives the pub a dual role, drawing families earlier and event-goers later in the week. Parking on site keeps access straightforward for either visit.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Usually plenty of parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention carvery with lamb, salad garnish, breakfast and brunch menu and table service.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention carvery with lamb, salad garnish, breakfast and brunch menu and table service.
Customer Review Summary
The carvery draws the strongest praise, with one reviewer calling the lamb and veg among the best they have had and served hot and plentiful. Close behind, several highlight brunch and lunch served over relaxed hours, quirky decor with lights and flowers, and a Mother's Day meal with food served hot and in generous portions. Reviewers repeatedly single out the table service and staff attentiveness, including a large party of 17 where drinks and food arrived promptly and orders were double checked. Outdoor seating, a play area, and ample parking also get mentioned. One reviewer notes the food was slightly slower to come out, though still enjoyable, and one couple remarks that quality has returned to its previous standard following a change in management. Several reviewers say they plan to return to try the dinner menu or revisit for another occasion, and one recalls staff making a fuss over their dog during a visit.
Customer Review Summary
The carvery draws the strongest praise, with one reviewer calling the lamb and veg among the best they have had and served hot and plentiful. Close behind, several highlight brunch and lunch served over relaxed hours, quirky decor with lights and flowers, and a Mother's Day meal with food served hot and in generous portions. Reviewers repeatedly single out the table service and staff attentiveness, including a large party of 17 where drinks and food arrived promptly and orders were double checked. Outdoor seating, a play area, and ample parking also get mentioned. One reviewer notes the food was slightly slower to come out, though still enjoyable, and one couple remarks that quality has returned to its previous standard following a change in management. Several reviewers say they plan to return to try the dinner menu or revisit for another occasion, and one recalls staff making a fuss over their dog during a visit.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Amazing afternoon they service was absolutely amazing we were a party of 17, when arrived table was ready, and they doubled checked all orders we placed, drinks service was amazing we all ordered and drinks were served quickly, the food was served promptly so all of us ate together, the food was amazing, the whole party enjoyed they meals, and the staff was very attentive making sure we had everything we needed. I highly recommend trying the food, and visiting, great staff great atmosphere and you will not be dissappointed, 😁”
- Google user
“Lovely pub/restaurant. Seats outside, play area. Ample parking. Food is beautifully cooked, delicious, fresh and good quality. Lots of choice, proper English pub fayre. Good portions. I love a salad garnish, don't ever change that its lovely touch and makes it feel complete, a lot of venues don't. Well stocked bar lots of choice. Clean inside and out, lovely rustic decor. Toilets was spotless. Lots of events advertised like bands, drag act, quiz night etc. Dining area is cosy and lots of seating available. Also have a function room. Its a little gem, we found it on a drive out and so glad we did I would highly recommend it. Also staff were fantastic. I'd give you 10 stars.”
- Google user
“Great welcoming pub, nice food, slightly slower on the service of the food but the food was nice! Also has a comedy show when we were there, didnt go in but nice little option. Had we known before, we certainly would have gone.”
- Google user
“Really enjoyed Mother’s Day celebrations here yesterday! Lovely food, service & friendly faces! Food served hot & plenty of it! Haven’t been here for years, but will be back soon to try out the menu! Revisited for Owens birthday June 9th. Fabulous service and good yet again - thank you 👍”
- Google user
“Just had an amazing meal The Haywain. We all thoroughly enjoyed. Lovely food, lovely service, great atmosphere and super friendly staff. Would highly recommend 😋”
Highlights
“Bar restaurant on the edge of Bridgend Town centre.”
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Karaoke
- Live music
- Live performances
- Trivia night
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Show more amenities
- Good for kids
- Food at bar
- Cozy
- Beer
- Food
- Free water refills
- Highlights· 6
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Karaoke
- Live music
- Live performances
- Trivia night
- Parking· 2
- Free parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Dining options· 2
- Seating
- Table service
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Crowd· 4
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Bars near The Haywain, Bridgend
- Cherry Laurel4.03,3821 mi
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- Ty-Risha Alehouse4.22,1762.2 mi£10–20
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- Royal Oak4.5702.8 mi£20–30
sunday roast dinners, roast beef with trimmings, takeaway roast delivery
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Haywain, BridgendReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.2731 | — | £10–20 | carvery with lamb, salad garnish, breakfast and brunch menu |
| Cherry Laurel | 4.03,382 | 1 mi | — | large group bookings, quick food service, dog-friendly venue |
| Ty-Risha Alehouse | 4.22,176 | 2.2 mi | £10–20 | mixed grill, sticky toffee pudding, cauliflower tart |
| Royal Oak | 4.570 | 2.8 mi | £20–30 | sunday roast dinners, roast beef with trimmings, takeaway roast delivery |
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