Review Cross Inn Penally - Penally

What an amazing little find. Booked for my mums 89th Birthday as we were staying down the road in Lydstep Haven. On entry in the bar a lovely warm welcome. And then the waitress tended to our needs amazingly. My mum is elderly and I use cancer as I have incurable cancer plus other things. This lady was absolutely wonderful. When our meals came, well how can I say it, they were humongous, could easily have fed 4 people. About the food now, I'm very finicky and like my steak well done, I would rather it be like charcoal than to see any pink. What cab I say, it's not many places that can cook a well done steal to perfection, but this was just falling apart and melted in my mouth, the same for mum but she likes it medium rare. I asked the waitress if she would pass my compliments to the chef and told her what I've written above. She was over the moon, as that night (16th September 2023), the waitress daughter was the chef. I wish I could of given her more than compliments because like I said, the steak was to die for. Would definitely recommend this place and as we only live 60 miles away, will definitely pop in for food another day. Thank you for giving my mum a wonderful birthday, neither of us will ever forget it. Unfortunately my memory is poor for names, and for the life of me I can't remember the waitresses name, but I'm sure she will know who we are, as she said my mum and I reminded her of her mum and herself, who she sadly lost.

We came here following a recommendation from the in-laws, who stopped near here for a week and came back twice (and now I can see why). Honestly, the menu really is one of those proper ‘salt of the earth’ lineups, whereby they’ve done away with any corporate nonsense and just kept in line with the beautiful Welsh countryside aesthetic. While a good sized front with benches and beautiful views to the sea, the inside is small but makes for a better and cosier atmosphere (especially on a rainy night like tonight!) The staff were fantastic from start to finish - helpful, friendly and always available if you needed. Our mains were beautifully cooked and the portions were huge, so it was absolutely excellent value for money. They also had cakes in glass cases which always adds a nice cosy touch when browsing desserts. One thing I’d add - I’d advise booking in advance, it does get busy and booked up quickly (always a great sign). Parking can be tricky, however, if you can’t find a space on the area on the same road as the pub which is free, there is street parking (although park on wide sections as it can get narrow!) Overall, the chilli con carne was £11.00, the 8oz sirloin was £20.00, so it was superb value for money and somewhere I’d highly recommend to anyone in the region. Thanks guys, superb evening!

Had my first Sunday roast here last week. Couldn't fault it. Plenty of it. Still hot. All well cooked. Finished off with a strawberry gateau.

Always come here when we come to South wales! We stay at penally court caravan site just down the road and come here for meals and drinks! Lovely home cooked food and great service! We will be back...very popular so make sure you book....

Highly recommend this lovely pub for a meal, wish we'd found it earlier in our holiday! a lovely warm, friendly welcome and excellent service from Jenny (who was amazing!). Great meals, good size portions! and very yummy desserts!

Lovely place. Visit it 2 or times a year when I see relatives in Wales. Steak pie is legendary, staff really friendly, and the locals are nice people. Wish it was may local.

Thanks to the staff at The Cross Inn for squeezing us in as a table for three as we'd not booked. Great beer, food and service 👍

Excellent! Arrived after a long trip with 3 children under 12 at the same time they were closing the kitchen and after a short consultation the chef served a hot and hearty meal for all. Friendly service and super cosy. Also it is a 5 min walk from Penally Court Farm which is very convenient.

Well a amazing place to eat in the little village. Great teem to .

Stopped in for a couple of pints. Lovely small pub with a great view. Really good ale! Tried to book a Sunday lunch, but unfortunately fully booked.