Saltwater Inn
“Family friendly 'Pub Food' Restaurant. Very large menu catering for all tastes. Large selection of Vegan and Gluten Free choices. Dog friendly.”
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Quick info
About Saltwater Inn
Saltwater Inn sits on The Square in Porthcawl, a bar and grill built around a pub food menu with a large selection of vegan and gluten free choices. Chateaubriand for two is offered alongside steaks and homemade chips, and lunch regulars run to steak and ale pie or the salt water mega burger with chips, all served in generous portions. A kids' menu covers chicken chunks and pasta bolognese, with a free child's meal before 6pm. An own-brand IPA is poured at the bar. Dogs are welcome throughout, and larger parties of up to nine can be seated together. The inn opens daily and takes walk-ins, with no reservations needed. Outdoor balcony seating overlooks the view beyond, giving diners a spot to eat outside when the weather allows.
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Menu & Prices
90 dishes · mains £11–48- Soup Of The Day£6.95
- Creamy Garlic Mushrooms£6.95
- Southern Fried Chicken Strips£6.95
- Olives, Bread & Oils£6.95
- Bowl Of Chicken Wings£6.95
- Garlic & Chilli King Prawns£7.95
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention steak, huge portions, chateaubriand and outdoor balcony seating.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention steak, huge portions, chateaubriand and outdoor balcony seating.
Featured reviews
- NoClue
“I pretty sure this place will tick every box you'll be looking for. Good service in a pleasant atmosphere with a nice view if dining outside. Dog and child friendly is a bonus. Food was good at a fair price. Would recommend giving it a try.”
- Karen
“Accomodated 9 of us on a Sunday 430pm, we all enjoyed our meal & would definitely go back, drinks plus food was really good with great service”
- gary watts
“Really friendly welcome, got there own IPA which was lovely. Food portions were huge which was a challenge! Great value and lovely sitting outside on the balcony.”
- JON EVANS
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Incredible Chateaubriand – A Must-Visit in Porthcawl! Had an unbelievable dinner at the Saltwater Inn. We ordered the chateaubriand, and it was hands-down one of the best meals we’ve had in a very long time. The steak was cooked perfectly, exceptionally tender, and seasoned beautifully. The pub itself has a great, welcoming vibe, and the service was top-notch from start to finish. It’s clear the kitchen team really cares about quality. If you want a phenomenal meal right by the coast, do yourself a favor and book a table here. 10/10 recommendation! Staff were incredible. With I had taken a photo. I will next time. Because were here before 6pm my daughter had a free meal. She really enjoyed her pasta bolognese. I couldn't be more impressed.”
- Daniel Barrett
“Always love a trip to the saltwater inn. Staff always friendly and food always great and good value for money. It's my sons first choice and in his own word 'Gordon Ramsey couldn't swear about this place, it's amazing' Just had the minted chicken and it was delicious. My son went for his fave which is the chicken chunks and he always eats it with a smile. I would certainly recommend.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Customer Review Summary
Steak draws the most praise at the Saltwater Inn, from a chateaubriand described as cooked perfectly and exceptionally tender to steaks reviewers call cooked to perfection and served with homemade chips. Close behind are the huge portions, with a steak and ale pie, the Saltwater mega burger with garlic bread, and minted chicken all singled out, plus chicken chunks that one reviewer's son always orders. Reviewers repeatedly describe friendly, welcoming staff and good value, and a few mention the house IPA and sitting outside on the balcony. The main complaint comes from one diner whose large gammon was very tough and left mostly uneaten, though the salad was fine, while another misses a cheese and onion pie on the menu. Portions leave some unable to manage dessert, and one family notes a child's pasta bolognese came free because they arrived before 6pm.
Location
Bar & grills near Saltwater Inn
- The Front4.11,1569.3 mi away
large portions, burgers, slow service
- Afan Tavern4.51,1019.9 mi away
steak and ale pie, large portion sizes, pepper chicken
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltwater Inn | 4.51,382 | — | steak, huge portions, chateaubriand |
| The Front | 4.11,156 | 9.3 mi away | large portions, burgers, slow service |
| Afan Tavern | 4.51,101 | 9.9 mi away | steak and ale pie, large portion sizes, pepper chicken |
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