The Angel Inn, Bridgend

Large whitewashed stone building with commanding views over the valley, shame it was too dark to get the full vista. Quite traditional inside and not too opened out, with a mix of areas and styles. Overarching decor is red and white walls with modern wattle and daub style walls. Five ales on; Gower Gold (very good nick, if slightly too cold), Black Sheep Monty Python, Doom Bar, GK IPA and Grey Trees Drummer Boy, served up by a genuinely friendly barmaid. Was offered the choice of pump or gravity for my ale – not often you see that! Traditional pub grub available, my parents would like the menu here. Overall it’s an excellent excuse to divert off the M4.