Afan Tavern At The Jersey Arms

Booked a table for 6.45pm for 3 people, arrived at 6.48pm (I know we were 3 mins late). As soon as we walked through the door the waitress said that we would have to order straight away as they had a large table coming in at 7pm. We were shown to our table where the waitress asked for our drinks order which we gave. Over the next 9 minutes the waitress came over 3 times to ask if we were ready to order, we weren’t ready to order by this time obviously as we had only sat down 9 minutes before hand. Then she came over again to tell us if we didn’t order now there would be over an hour wait for food. We asked why they didn’t tell us this when we booked and she said it wasn’t her that took the call. She said that if we weren’t late then it would have been fine, I explained that we were 3 minutes late, if we were really late I would have understood. Even if we would have arrived early, we probably still would have had to order within about 5 minutes of arriving. The whole thing made us feel uneasy and that we weren’t really welcome at the restaurant. We left without having food or drinks. A real disappointment. The ‘big table’ that was coming in still hadn’t arrived by 7.08pm so I’m wondering if they all had to order within the 5 minute time frame too? It’s a shame that this has happened, as we were trying it again, being local, after the last time we came a few years ago and there was a bug in my food that had obviously been cooked in the sauce. We will definitely not ever return here again or recommend

Last year 2022 did the group Christmas Dinner, it was £15 each and superb. The chef made an effort, the brussels even had a sweet glaze. The place was buzzing then. This year, 2023, went on the same day, same time, the place was dead, silent. The background music was intermittent but mostly not there, giving the atmosphere of a morgue. The food itself was an average carvery roast, lots of it but now £20 each. The chef was obviously different and could only produce an average meal.

Enjoyed Sunday dinner. Need to book table prior which was easy. Staff very helpful and friendly. I have been here few times and always have nice dinner. Only reason I gave 4 star is because the roast potato always cold. Would definitely recommend.

Fantastic food and service Would definitely recommend. Also have good selection of beers at very reasonable price.

First time here The food is absolutely beautiful!!!! Huge portion sizes, staff were lovely helpful. Cozy/warm atmosphere Will definitely be back as this is now my new favourite go to a great choice for gluten free which is hard to find!