The Aneurin Bevan - JD Wetherspoon — Restaurant in Wales

Came here for lunch recently (early Jan 23) as part of a large party (about 17 of us). We walked over from UHW after lectures. It was easy to get to on foot and there is also parking and an outdoor seating area with pretty lights which we ignored (it's winter ❄️😅). The inside reminded me of an old man's working club with its high ceilings and old fashioned decor, and it was clear that some of the customers there were regulars. Some of them were giving us dirty looks as though we had sat in their seats which made the atmosphere a little prickly!

We ordered food but were told there would be a 45 minute wait. Not ideal but we weren't really going to lose sleep over it. 55 minutes later and while some of our group had received their food, it seemed as though smaller parties who had come in after us were receiving their orders quicker. We asked the waitress/server who assured us this was not the case. It was an hour and ten before I received my food and one of the girls (one of the first to place her order) didn't receive her burger until 15 minutes after that. By that time, some of our group had finished their meals and demolished a pud!

I ordered a tuna melt panini with chips. My food was piping hot and I have to say the chips were some of the best I have ever tasted. Very unexpected from a 'Spoons! The panini was tasty too but a little salad garnish might have cheered the plate up a bit - so 4 stars for the meal. Though that's obviously personal preference.

The bar itself had a good range of drinks including Thatchers on tap which is what I opted for. I wish I had clocked the name of the guy behind the bar as he was awesome and definitely made the experience better than it would otherwise have been. He was very friendly, chatty, knowledgeable and helpful and clearly born for a customer facing role (about 5ft 8" or 9", slim build, mousey, wavy hair, about 26 years old - if you read this, thank you 🙏). If I could base my review on him alone, I'd have given 5 stars ✨.

I feel bad giving 3 stars as we hadn't booked and things might have been different if we had, and the food was lovely. The only thing that let it down, apart from the wait were the evils we were getting from the regulars. Its a public house people. You don't own it!

Overall I would recommend. But if you are a large party,...

Classic spoons experience. Regards to parking. Despite the signage saying 3 hours maximum as long as you register your details in the bar anpr computer you can stay all day. Great if your visiting the local hospital and could be here for more than 3 hours. If you scan the photo below you can register their without having to go to the bar each time. Great if like me you like to sit down and just use the app.

Review of Wetherspoons Fish

Overall:

Wetherspoons fish is a surprisingly good option for a pub meal. The batter may not be the lightest or crispiest, but the fish itself is cooked perfectly and is just as delicious as what you'd get from a chip shop. It's a great value for the price, and a satisfying meal for fish and chips lovers.

Batter:

The batter is typical of what you'd expect from a pub - a bit thicker and not as crispy as a dedicated fish and chips shop. However, it's not overly greasy and has a decent flavor.

Fish:

The fish is the star of the show. It's cooked perfectly - flaky and moist, with a delicate flavor that's not overpowered by the batter. The portion size is generous, and the fish is clearly fresh and of good quality.

Chips:

The chips are good, but not outstanding. They're crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, but could be a bit more flavorful.

Value:

Wetherspoons fish and chips is a great value for the price. It's a substantial meal that won't break the bank, and the quality of the fish is excellent.

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Conclusion:

If you're looking for a delicious and affordable fish and chips meal, Wetherspoons is a great option. The batter may not be the best, but the fish is cooked perfectly and is just as good as what you'd get from...

Went for Breakfast this morning, the eating area is run down and can do with some rejuvenation its like something from the coal miming days. the table we sat at had the number plate missing went to another and that was the same but it was handwritten on the spot. The meus were stained and just grubby to the touch not the best in hygiene. Ordered two regular breakfasts, believe me this is typical road side standards. My Wifes bacon was grey in colour she didnt eat it, mine was 80% fat. The mushroom were two large sized flat ones which looked they had been flattened to much and slicing through the grease made them tacky. Not sure why they cant serve button mushroom which are the norm and much nicer. The sausage was ok but nothing to say that was really tasty . The condiment area had no Red sauce but a few Brown sauce sachets with mustard and salt and pepper packets. I thought these sachets had gone years ago. Would like to see proper sauce dispensers and not the sachet rubbish. Would I go back NO , you get what you pay for the whole lot was around £11 Better off paying the few quid more to get food that is of a higher standard like at the Fino Lounge , the surroundings are nicer , No sachets , Tastier bacon and sausages. You only make the mistake once and this was a...