The Rock Inn
472 Reviews
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- Friday11:30 AM–1 AM
- Saturday11:30 AM–12 AM
- Sunday12 AM–10:30 PM
- MondayClosed
- Tuesday11:30 AM–11 PM
- Wednesday11:30 AM–11 PM
- Thursday11:30 AM–12 AM
About the Business
The Rock Inn - Pub - Porthcawl, Wales | A Modern Gastropub in the Center of Porthcawl Town. Serving Homemade Fresh Food Great Drinks. Within walking distance of Trecco Bay Holiday Park.
Contacts
Call Us
+441656782096
THE ROCK INN, 98 John St, Porthcawl CF36 3DT
Hours
- Friday11:30 AM–1 AM
- Saturday11:30 AM–12 AM
- Sunday12 AM–10:30 PM
- MondayClosed
- Tuesday11:30 AM–11 PM
- Wednesday11:30 AM–11 PM
- Thursday11:30 AM–12 AM
Features
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
- Delivery
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Wi-Fi
- Kerbside pickup
- Dine-in
- Takeaway
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Spirits
- Wine
- Seating
- Toilets
- Cosy
- Groups
- Accepts reservations
- Dogs allowed
- Casual
- Outdoor seating
- Food
- Food at bar
- Live music
- Live performances
- Sport
- Outside food allowed
Recommended Reviews
Marc Millett
20.03.2024
The Rock Inn
Great pub to go to.Live music was fantastic and I had an awesome pizza cooked outside in their beer garden to go with my pint.Can't fault it. Great place to go out on a Saturday night and I am excited to return and try other things on the menu.
Andrew Thomas
01.03.2024
The Rock Inn
First time visiting yesterday, we were made to feel very welcome,staff are so friendly and attentive. The food was amazing, great selection of quality choices available on the menu. Pizza cooked in the outdoor area in pizza oven. Definitely give the garlic bread and onion rings a try, probably the best I have ever had, they were incredible!!! Thoroughly enjoyed our visit and will definitely be going again soon!
Steve Parry
07.02.2024
The Rock Inn
Called in one day last week. Had a coffee and a sandwich in here and it was the best coffee I have ever had, food was also good. Great pizzas also
carol amor
01.01.2024
The Rock Inn
Yesterday we were surprised when we were able to book a table online for 12.30pm especially in Porthcawl this time of year. When we walked into the pub it was practically empty so that worried us and When we went into the restaurant it was empty except for one table so we thought we have made a mistake booking here and my goodness were we right .The food was terrible the vegetables were hardly cooked .What a waste of £40.Obviously we didn't leave a tip.This is one place we won't be back.Very disappointing but the empty rooms should have been a sign .On the way out still hardly anyone in the pub so absolutely this place is not popular .
Steven Jones
27.12.2023
The Rock Inn
The Rock Inn really shows off the best Porthcawl has to offer.Having arrived early before the restaurant opened a queue had already started to form with egar eyes and empty bellies on full display! when the doors finally opened we were off! As we were entering we saw a few groups being turned away as it was fully booked, so as a warning book ahead or risk missing out on a solid Sunday dinner experience!we were greeted by the staff as we entered and promptly taken to our seats the staff were friendly and attentive. Thanks guys!We were offered menus and having been given just the right amount of time to examine it along came a happy, friendly face ready to take our orders.I went for the Crab as a stater and the Lamb as the main course and boy was I in for an experience.The starters came, a golden crispy coating covering a centre of soft delicate crab! the perfect amount you expect from a starter enough to make your mouth water as you sit and wait for the mains.For the main we had the lamb, it came juciey, succulent with a bit of a bite which I love! not chewy but enough texture to know your eating meat. Accompanying the lamb was a large crispy and fluffy yorkie of course home made followed by golden roast potatoes and a roast carrot and parsnip both full flavour! The gravy was something new, a very pale gravy hard to see on the food but boy was it packed with richness and depth! I normally like a dark, thick gravy, but this did not disappoint.you could almost feel the love and care put into the food.5 stars all around just make sure you book!!bravoooo!Food ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Price ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Selection ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Service ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Seating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Atmosphere ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Parking ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Sarah Evans
24.12.2023
The Rock Inn
We've come back to Porthcawl to visit family for a few days and whilst we had the grandparents on hand, we thought we'd head out for a date. We were told to head to The Rock and we are so glad we did.First off, the beer selection is brilliant, but the food was actually one of the most delicious meals we have ever had. We live in London and always make out how spoilt for choice we are for incredible places to eat, but The Rock honestly surpasses them.To start we had the Korean chicken wings - insanely moreish and I didn't want to stop eating them - alas we polished them off pretty quickly. We were blown away by how delicious they were.We then had the 8 hour ragu lasagne and my husband had the Korean baby back ribs. The lasagne had the most delicate pasta containing an outstanding ragu. The ribs are by far the best I have ever had in the UK - meaty, perfectly cooked, amazing glaze.Along with this absolutely lovely meal, the service was so delightful - friendly, unpretentious and helpful.We are already excited for when we're next back in Ptown and can visit The Rock again. Cheers!
Lisa Mansell
21.12.2023
The Rock Inn
I popped in for lunch last Friday and had a really excellent meal. I had the burger and it was amazing. It exceeded my expectations by a long way! Will definitely come back again and plan to go with friends. The staff are all very friendly and attentive. I would suggest that this is one of the best places to eat in Porthcawl.
Bertrand Billard
18.12.2023
The Rock Inn
We got a table for 2 easily enough without prebooking, the service was really excellent, and we were definitely well looked after and informed of changes to the menu.We eyed the sharer steak options for 2 and 4 people, but the Chateaubriand (steak for two) was out of stock.We did get to witness the T-bone steak for 4 people, as a gentleman was celebrating his birthday, and two of his friends shared with him - it looked lush! Definitely one I want to try if given the chance :DBack to our menu, the squid rings were lovely and not overcooked, and my wife's cauliflower wings were excellent.Our mains were the burger with chips, and a lamb curry - we were both very pleased with the dishes, so full of flavour. You could taste the chef's skill and passion had gone into them.The one hiccup of our meal was the wait time between service to order dessert, and this was due to the live band that had started in the adjacent pub section of the Rock Inn.Nevertheless, once we'd ordered our desserts and they'd been served, we were pleased once again.The crème brulée had a new twist with the macerated strawberries on top, which actually went really well. As a die-hard Frenchman, I found the change surprising, but also felt it escalated the dish to a new level of appreciation so thank you for broadening my palate. My wife's knickerbocker glory, which I finished, was darn tasty too.Happy to recommend this restaurant and will visit again for that steak!
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THE ROCK INN, 98 John St, Porthcawl CF36 3DT
The Rock Inn