The Sandpiper Brewers Fayre

Visited the Sandpiper at 4.30pm today, asked for table for 2, told none available we told the young lady we were only there for a quick meal , surely not all the tables were going to be used within the next hour, to be told they were all going to be taken between 5 and 6pm , I think she thought I believed that !!!! Truthfully I don't think they wanted to clean and relay twice , we were told we could have a table in the garden even though it was pouring with rain, I declined that offer and left , I think the young lady couldn't have cared less that we were dissatisfied, I wish I'd noted her name or position so that she could be referred for some Customer Service training. We then visited a lovely local pub , not chain owned, had excellent service and food . Why pubs cannot allow customers to use tables up to 30 minutes before next booking is beyond my understanding , other than it may mean more work for staff

Really wanted to give this 4 but two issues keep it as 3. Firstly, the tables at dinner on Sunday evening and breakfast on Monday were sticky. They looked clean but when leaning on them you could feel they weren't great.On Sunday the staff got our dinner orders wrong and when I raised it the response was not very professional with no offer to rectify the mistake.Food was good even when wrong! Chicken was nice on Sunday and the Chipotle would have been even better with tortillas? Oh yeah, they were missing!Monday breakfast was good and service really nice.

We were a table of 10 walk-in half an hour before breakfast closed.We we sat immediately order was taken promptly and helped ourselves to the cold buffet. The food was tasty and service was friendly and professional.Thanks to all.

Lovely pub (we went there three days in a row, so it must have been ok). We only ate on the one visit, but the menu was extensive and the food was good quality. There was also a good range of drinks on offer. My only complaint is that they could have had more staff serving, but it wasn't too long a wait, so it didn't spoil the experience

Had birthday meal here with family. The staff are all excellent in what they do. Really friendly and helpful. Nothing is too much trouble for them. Food was enjoyable too. With free refills on drinks you can't go wrong

Stopped here for a drink after a walk around the lake. Stayed outside in the outdoor/ garden area which has a beautiful view of the lake. Great different styles of seating yo choose and have heating facilities available.

The Sandpiper, Brewers Fayre is located in Llanelli, West Wales.Brewers Fayre is a budget style restaurant offering a great value food, on a budget. They feature a value offering during the week of 2 meals for only £8:99 (prices may have altered from the time this was written)We pulled up to the car park to find it almost full, so started to wonder if we were going to find a table. Upon entering we were greeted by the Manageress who welcomed us and asked if weShe then asked if we had any allergies and asked if we would like to sit inside or outside in the new patio area. Since is was extremely hot we opted for the outdoor patio.If you use the car park, be sure to validate your registration on the iPad upon arrival!The outdoor patio is new and features standard tables and chairs as well as high seated benches. There is an outside bar situated to the left as you walk outside, so you don't even need to go back inside to get another drink - fab!The patio area overlooks the Sandy Water Park Lake which is a lovely view while you relax in the open air. If you didn't see the 'Brewers Fayre' sign you would honestly think you were in an upscale restaurant.The entrance to the restaurant as well as the patio area are all on level ground making wheelchair access easy. An accessible toilet is available and does not require a RADAR key for access.New to this restaurant is the 'Whip'd Ice Cream Station', where you are able to mix and create your own ice creams complete with various toppings. There is of course a small charge for this.There is a QR code on every table which allows you to see the menu on your phone, however, you are still required to visit the bar to place your order. This was explained to us by the waitress who passed by our table and was also keeping all the tables clean, as well as helping other guests. She was doing a great job and was very helpful and friendly.We ordered the Breaded Mushrooms and Potato Dippers for starters and we both had the Smothered Chicken for mains.Our starters arrived relatively quickly, brought out by another Team Member who was also friendly and smiling. These were piping hot and tasted great, although the diced bacon on the potato skins was very scarce.For drinks we had the Coke refills which work out at exceptional value for money if you want more than just 2 refills. The available choices are Coke Zero, Diet Coke, Orange Fanta, Lemonade and Dr. Pepper Zero. Each of these is available with a Lime, Cherry or Vanilla shot if you choose. The refill station is located inside for you to help yourself. There is also an ice machine as well if you want your drink extra chilled.Shortly after we finished our starters the lovely waitress came over to clear our plates and asked if we had mains to follow? We said we did, so she said she would let the kitchen know and advised us they shouldn't be long. We thanked her and went to refill our drinks.Before we new it a Team Member was brining out our mains, Smothered Chicken. This comes with chips, coleslaw and garlic bread slice. The smothered part of the chicken has BBQ sauce, slice of back bacon and melted cheese.The chicken was juicy and tasted very nice, and was not burnt underneath which sometimes happens.A visit to the toilets is unfortunately where things were not so good. The gents toilet was not that clean and had a very strong stale urine smell which was extremely unpleasant.The hand sanitiser dispenser by the patio entrance was not working and also dirty. This is not something I expected considering we have just come out of a pandemic.(This information has been passed to the restaurant.)Upon leaving we were thanked for our visit by the Manager.However, overall our visit was very good indeed and very affordable, even if there is a group of you.It's the perfect place to go if you are on a budget or fancy trying out some new cocktails.We would definitely recommend, and will certainty visit again if we are in the area.

The Sandpiper is a reasonably priced chain pub, very similar to Wetherspoons in terms of the food options and quality.If you want a nice easy cheap meal out, then Sandpiper will do well in a pinch.But it might not be the spot for food connoisseurs or very good conscious customers.The Pros:You can get a table without booking 80% of the time. Even so, it’s smart to call ahead and check. But they are usually willing to accommodate large groups on short notice.Staff are very accommodating and put up with a lot (bless them). They deal with drunks, complex orders and wild children quite often, so they really deserve praise.Has a pretty good selection of food options, provided you are fussy or specific in what you eat. If you are a meat eater, then you’ll have a lot of options.The venue often has live music events that you could enjoy on the right day.Good sized children’s play area with cameras for your child’s safety. Between face painting, indoor jungle gym, and arcade video games, most kids will have fun while waiting for a meal. Good spot for highly energetic children.The Cons:Limited menu for vegetarians and vegans. You may have to settle with asking for substitutes for certain things, which is more awkward and risks getting forgotten or mixed up.The food itself isn’t really out of this world tasty. For around £10-£15 per person don’t expect a flavour extravaganza. It’s a budget chain pub, which is great for certain occasions, or catch ups. But definitely not high class experience.Decor is dated and reminiscent of ages past. I don’t like to think how many drinks have been spilled over the sticky tables.Not exactly unpleasant to be in, but nothing special. The original brick walls add some nice character to make up for it.It’s usually pretty packed inside, especially on a weekend. You might want to plan a meal in the week for a more quiet relaxed experience.Overall The Sandpiper is a decent place to eat if you want decent but not amazing food, somewhere to entertain the children while you wait, and isn’t too tough on the wallet.

Called in on the way back from walking along the Millennium Coast Path. Long queue to order food despite there being 2 staff taking orders. This seemed to be more an issue with the ordering system rather than the staff. Once ordered, the food was delivered fairly quickly. Staff were friendly. Reasonable prices.