Pub Lunch At The Blue Anchor Inn: Getting Messy With A Prawn Ciabatta!

Our Welsh country pub adventure continues with a pub lunch at the Historic Blue Anchor Inn.
The Blue Anchor Inn, East Aberthaw in the Vale Of Glamorgan, South Wales is a historic Welsh country pub which dates back to 1380.
The thatched-roof pub is a Grade II Listed Building which probably began as a house, but became a pub very early in its history. Which makes it one of the oldest pubs in Wales.
This old pub is in the village of East Aberthaw, only 30 minutes from Cardiff city centre and not that far from Cardiff airport.
Back in the day, Aberthaw was once an important port long before the rise of Cardiff and Barry.
Not far from the pub are the remains of the Aberthaw Lime and Cement Works built in 1888. These are worth the short walk.
We visited the Blue Anchor Inn for lunch on a Wednesday in February
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‘Pub Lunch At The Historic Blue Anchor Inn: Getting Messy With A Prawn Ciabatta!’ - Filmed February 2023
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[@flydriveexplore]

Walking from Porthcawl to the Blue Anchor Inn kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6TIZWCVhKdlf5I

[@aliciaejwhite]

I worked at The Blue Anchor for about 9 months a few years ago. Never had any bad/uncomfortable feelings or vibes when I was in the pub on my own after hours. I did hear the ghostly story that people tended to hear footsteps up the small stairs that lead up from the bar when no one was there, but I never did! Lovely pub, lovely food, lovely family that owns it 👍👍

[@flydriveexplore]

Yes, it is a nice pub.

[@timothymarsh1760]

Hello from the States.Pulled up the Blue Anchor Inn on the laptop to read more about it and its history. It was established just before the Peasant’s Revolt of 1381. Imagine all of the people that came thru its doors over the centuries. Also, looking at the menu, there is no sausage and mash so I guess I would try the Honey & Garlic Glazed Salmon Fillet. Good to see that Sean could join you and Mel for another lunch. Sad that he had to remortgage the house to do so. Anyway, really enjoying these pub lunch videos. Stay safe and be well.

[@flydriveexplore]

Hello again and thanks for watching. We had a good lunch. Yes, I also think about all the people who have drank in these old pubs over the years.

[@BasicBeachCommunity1]

Port cities are my favorite... as my Dad was a sailor and came thru Liverpool.

[@BasicBeachCommunity1]

Blue Anchor...what a great name! my next tatoo,lol

[@trigger1471]

A stunning building & very good food you are starting to worry me tho,healthy eating again:) great vid yet again

[@flydriveexplore]

I'm sure I'll be back on the chips soon!

[@WelshLad.]

Just a thought Marcus have you every thought of doing café reviews on a budget 😄

[@flydriveexplore]

No, not yet. Is there anywhere left that's on an affordable budget?

[@Piglife101]

1769- January, the French ship “ La Concorde” carrying rum and brandy capsized near Aberthaw, Glamorgan. It is said that before the officials were able to get to her some 2000 people had gathered and were attacking the wreck with hatchets to "save" the cargo. 35 people are said to have died on the beach from excessive drinking and were buried there.

[@flydriveexplore]

Thanks for the story. I hope the locals are a bit friendlier and I wonder if their drinking habits have improved.

[@Silvermane369]

Hello from New Zealand. When I was a child, I lived in Colwinston & the pub there was called The Sycamore Tree Inn. Perhaps you could go there one day. I just checked the menu, it looks pretty good.😊

[@flydriveexplore]

Thanks for the tip, we'll take a look. 👍

[@phillthomas5211]

Used tp play darts here back in the 60's, it was a super pub with lots of local beers even then. magic place !!!!

[@flydriveexplore]

Agree 👍

[@ellierobins4008]

The butchers arms Pontardawe🍻

[@flydriveexplore]

Thanks for the tip. 👍

[@johnryall4798]

In 1975 I met Anna, a beautiful French girl who was in the Blue Anchor with a group of my mates. They knew I spoke French and introduced me to her- I was smitten, but soon after she had an affair with a colleague of mine-Quelle Tristesse!I must go back there one day.Thanks for this wonderful video, I hope you can do one on the Jolly Sailor, and the Pelican , there is so much history attached to all these pubs in the area.

[@flydriveexplore]

Thanks for the kind feedback and the suggestions. We hope to do some more pub lunches especially as we into into the spring and summer

[@timothymarsh1760]

Hello from the States again. I have two suggestions for your next pub venture. The first is The Old House 1147, just south of Maesteg. Don’t know if that is too far for you and Mel. The other is close by, The Jolly Sailor, which is the oldest pub in Porthcawl, at least according to Google. Anyway, just a few suggestions to consider. Stay safe and be well.

[@flydriveexplore]

Thanks, yes we know the Jolly Sailor very well. I have to see how good the Old House is at the moment.

[@molly-paigeallen5321]

I believe I was the waitress that served you during your visit, I'm sure I remember you guys telling me you were going out again 😂 I'm so glad you all enjoyed and I hope to see you again in the future!

[@flydriveexplore]

Thanks, we had a great lunch 👍 (and thanks for the service). We will be back over the summer.

[@michellebruce5092]

Hi Marcus awesome live video I enjoyed it can't wait to see more soon how are you? I'm doing well. Wales looks so beautiful see you next video the food looks yummy and delicious 😀

[@flydriveexplore]

It's an intersting pub and good food too.

[@kevinfriend6521]

Great video!

[@flydriveexplore]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@lyndonowen8525]

Is there a queue....your shout Lovely stuff

[@riccro]

How about The Black Rabbit, Laleston ? Had Sunday lunch there recently, and it was lovely. Don't forget The Rose & Crown, Nottage. Fond memories working, drinking, and May Day (Calan Mai).

[@flydriveexplore]

Thanks, we've heard good things about the place in Laleston.

[@kevinballer4672]

Another fantastic video on pub lunches. Is it possible you could give us “What Three Words” on these locations please Marcus?

[@flydriveexplore]

This one is: pheasants.lies.audio Although all these pubs should be on google maps.

[@flydriveexplore]

I like the combination of words which comes up on what 3 words

[@chrisstleger9181]

How's your mate coping with his extra mortgage payments>

[@flydriveexplore]

I don't know if he can afford the next one!

[@pauljones1350]

Chips were add £1.00 extra too so good value and you could have split the chips three ways so just a nibble each and if not eaten only a pound down drain .£53.00 should have been £54.00 lol the chips .good feast .beware marcus and the munchers are in town.

[@krishanuchattopadhyay7006]

Wonderful 😀😀 Basmati rice 😍😍 but £53 😑😑 My recommendation is India 😎😎

[@flydriveexplore]

An idea but it's a bit of drive to get there!!!

[@krishanuchattopadhyay7006]

@@flydriveexplore 🤣🤣😂😂 that's true. I made a hoax

[@trigger1471]

@@flydriveexplore you could always Walk there Marcus

[@trigger1471]

Its not a wetherspoons pub,

[@flydriveexplore]

@@trigger1471 I'll just get my boots.

[@doriannewton8440]

I'm not a big fan of that pub. Warm lemonade.