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Toby Carvery Cockleshell — Carveries in Swansea

Toby Carvery Cockleshell

CarveriesSwansea

4.1 out of 5 stars4.1(4,125 reviews)

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+44 179 289 35 94
Heol Y Mynydd, Gorseinon, Swansea SA4 4DJ, United Kingdom
£10–20

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About Toby Carvery Cockleshell

Toby Carvery Cockleshell is a carvery on Heol Y Mynydd in Swansea, built around all-you-can-eat plates of several carved roast meats with trimmings. Guests can go back to the carvery for more veg, and the roast potatoes are cooked in beef dripping. Mornings have their own all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet with a full English, including breakfast Yorkshire puddings and breakfast gravy, so the refill approach covers the first meal of the day as well as the roast. Drinks include cider, and a refillable fountain soft drink is available as an alternative to ordering from the bar. The menu lists 21 dishes. Wedding bookings can choose a buffet option.

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Menu & Prices

21 dishes
  • Meat-Free Carvery for One V
  • Sunday Carvery
  • Toby Breakfast
  • Custard
  • Cider
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Reviews

4.1/5
4,125 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention sunday roast carvery, roast potatoes, roast beef and refillable soft drinks.

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Customer Review Summary

Reviewers most often single out the service, describing staff as friendly, attentive and unhurried, from the front of house to the carver, with one couple saying nobody rushed them. The Sunday roast comes next, with roast beef and lamb named, juicy meat, crispy roast potatoes, and beef dripping potatoes picked as the best option. One reviewer praises the onion in the gravy, and another describes a breakfast with breakfast Yorkshire puds and breakfast gravy. Portions and value get repeated approval, and the Sundae is called a nice dessert treat. The caveats are small but specific. One reviewer found the pudding could have been better, another did not enjoy the boiled veg, and the refillable soft drink fountain is described as hit or miss, with the syrup sometimes running out or the machine broken. Several note it gets busy at weekends and suggest booking. One group who held a wedding buffet here describes staff regularly checking in through the afternoon to make sure everything was going smoothly.

Featured reviews

  • Charlotte Jones
    “Amazing meal last night with our baby. Luke who served us couldn’t do enough for us. Food was lovely, service was amazing. Luke was great with our little girl and super helpful with recommendations on the menu. Would definitely recommend and will be returning🤍”
  • Jamie Cox
    “Had a lovely experience at Toby Carvery, and a special mention to Nadine who was absolutely fantastic. She was friendly, welcoming and attentive throughout, making sure everything was okay and that we had everything we needed. Her service really made our visit even more enjoyable. It’s always nice to come across someone who genuinely takes pride in looking after customers. Thank you, Nadine! 😊”
  • Shane Monaghan
    “The service was incredible. Food wasn’t amazing but the staff absolutely made our day. The roast was fab but the pudding could have been better. I’ve been to a few different toby’s over that last year and this one definitely stands out between Gloucester and Carmarthen and I think a couple others the service here is second to none. Everyone from the front of house to the carver was amazing and didn’t rush us at all. We were very very pleased with every member of staff we spoke to. All smiling and all happy to see you. You don’t get that in many places anymore!!”
  • Amy Patricia Griffiths
    “We booked this venue for a wedding and opted for the buffet option, and we couldn’t have been happier with everything. Everyone was extremely helpful from start to finish, especially with getting everything set up. They were also regularly checking in with us throughout the afternoon to make sure everything was going smoothly and that we were happy. The whole team were friendly, attentive and accommodating, which made the day feel so much easier and more enjoyable. We’re very happy with the service we received and would definitely recommend them!”
  • Remo Donatoni
    “Starting from the staff that has been very friendly, professional and attentive. Carvery side had a lovely lady chef, absolutely brilliant and very friendly that makes you feeling home. The blonde lady manager/assistant manager, was absolutely brilliant and attentive. About food I can say this has been one of the best Toby's carvery, meat was nice and juicy, veggies was very tasty, roast potatoes crispy outside and mushy inside, and top notch the onion in gravy that you can't really find in others. Overall has a 10/10 for me about food, staff and cleaning. Highly recommend as an ex General Manager in catering and restaurants.”

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Good to know

“Toby Carvery Cockleshell is a family-friendly carvery restaurant in Swansea. Enjoy freshly carved roasted meats, fresh veg, roasties and trimmings - perfect for lunch, dinner or delivery. Start the day with our all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet.”

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Free parking lot · Free street parking · On-site parking
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids · Has changing table(s) · Kids' menu
  • Dietary
    Vegetarian options

Amenities

  • Free parking lot
  • Accepts reservations
  • Outdoor seating
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
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  • Good for kids
  • Vegetarian options
  • Bar onsite
  • Cozy
  • Onsite services
  • All you can eat
Offerings· 8
  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Quick bite
  • Wine
Popular for· 1
  • Solo dining
Crowd· 2
  • Groups
  • Tourists
Dining options· 8
  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Counter service
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service
Facilities· 1
  • Restroom
Family-friendly· 2
  • Has changing table(s)
  • Kids' menu
Highlights· 3
  • Great beer selection
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
Atmosphere· 1
  • Casual
Parking· 4
  • Free street parking
  • On-site parking
  • Paid parking lot
  • Parking
Planning· 3
  • Brunch reservations recommended
  • Lunch reservations recommended
  • Dinner reservations recommended

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