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The Old Swan Inn — Bars in Llantwit Major

The Old Swan Inn

BarsLlantwit Major

4.3 out of 5 stars4.3(486 reviews)

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Quick info

+44 144 679 22 30
Church St, Llantwit Major CF61 1SB, United Kingdom
£20–30

About The Old Swan Inn

The Old Swan Inn is a gastropub on Church St in Llantwit Major, set in a building about 400 years old and counted among the town's oldest pubs. Inside, an open fire and an old-world interior sit alongside pirate smuggling tales tied to the place. The kitchen prepares its food in house rather than serving it from frozen packs. The menu includes a chicken and peppercorn pie, with a pie of the day as another choice, as well as fish and chips and a Sunday dinner. At the bar, local ales share space with a wine selection. Dogs are welcome, so owners can bring them along.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Free parking lot · Free street parking · Parking
  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
  • Dietary
    Vegan options · Vegetarian options

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Reviews

4.3/5
486 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention historic 400-year-old building, local ales, pie of the day and half roasted chicken.

5★
300
4★
103
3★
41
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14
1★
28

Customer Review Summary

The old building is the main draw, with reviewers describing a pub about 400 years old where stepping through the wooden doors feels like going back in time, complete with an open fire and many local ales. Locals and staff are repeatedly called friendly. Food comes close behind. Diners single out the half roasted chicken, the fish and chips, and a steak that comes with a pint, while others praise the goat cheese starters, the beef burger and a cheese and chutney baguette. Several say the kitchen cooks from scratch at good prices, and one calls the Sunday dinner the best they have had out. The one complaint is a pie of the day whose gravy was a tad too watery. That same reviewer enjoyed the jerk chicken starter with mango salsa and an Eton mess with an interesting presentation.

Featured reviews

  • Carlos Leiva Vigorena
    “A great place to eat something good and keep it fresh; the atmosphere is very nice and the service is excellent. Highly recommended.”
  • Roy Perry
    “Very old place, still maintaining it's oldy worldy appearance, about 400 years old with pirates smuggling tales to boot. Very pleasant staff, customers and service too. Goody goody gumdrops, luvly jubly, shot hit. 🙂👍”
  • Beth John
    “Found this beautiful historical pub and restaurant thanks to "Historic Pubs of Wales" book. When you arrive, Google the history and order one of the many authentic local ales on offer. We arrived on Wednesday and ate steak, which comes with a pint, served by Rocco. The food was absolutely outstanding. Add to that, an open fire, friendly and communal atmosphere. Don't miss this one - pencil it in. Five stars all the way ✨️”
  • Mark C
    “On the recommendation of a friend we dined here. Great atmosphere and great food with many local beers and a great wine selection. The staff are very friendly and helpful with good recommendations. There is a kids menu also. Please visit here if you are in Llantwit Major.”
  • Desiree
    “You’ve truly stepped back in time when you enter the wooden doors. One of the oldest pubs in Llantwit with an amazing atmosphere. Fish and Chips were great. There is an outdoor area to eat, but I preferred the historic inside. The local people were so friendly and a pleasure to talk to.”

Hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Highlights

  • Fireplace
  • Great beer selection
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list
  • Live music

Amenities

  • Wi-Fi
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Free parking lot
  • Accepts reservations
  • Outdoor seating
  • Dogs allowed
Show more amenities
  • Dine-in
  • Good for kids
  • Vegan options
  • Bar onsite
  • Cozy
  • Beer
Offerings· 12
  • Alcohol
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Food
  • Food at bar
  • Free water refills
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine
Pet-friendly· 2
  • Dogs allowed inside
  • Dogs allowed outside
Highlights· 7
  • Fireplace
  • Great beer selection
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list
  • Live music
  • Live performances
Facilities· 1
  • Restroom
Crowd· 2
  • Groups
  • Tourists
Accessibility· 2
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
Family-friendly· 2
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu
Dining options· 6
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service
Popular for· 1
  • Solo dining
Atmosphere· 4
  • Casual
  • Historic
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
Parking· 2
  • Free street parking
  • Parking
Planning· 1
  • Dinner reservations recommended

Location

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