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Superb food and excellent service Would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone. I am embaressed to say that I did not know of this amazing restaurants’ existance….and not only do I live in Swansea, but I also visit restaurants quite regularly!! What have I missed..well probably one of the best restaurants not only in Swansea, but anywhere!! It is only small, and to be honest easily missed if walking by….. Steve our waiter was delightful….excellent service, the food was all freshly prepared and HOME MADE. It was not particularly cheap…but well worth it. There was also a set evening menu of 3 courses, which was reasonably priced, good value for money. I have been told since my visit, that the lunch time menus are also excellent and superb value for money. Without doubt I will be re visiting SOON!! Will also spread the word!!
Great lunch Wonderful food – all enjoyed; especially the fish cakes and belly pork. Friendly staff but a bit overwhelmed at times. Good location and well presented food. A must try in Swansea. Gorgeous food I’ve had the lunch time special a couple of times now and the food has been great value for money on each occassion. 
Great food beautifully presented and excellent service We booked Hanson at the Chelsea for a birthday dinner and were not disappointed.There was one piece of brocolli which was more uncooked than al dente but other than that minor glitch the food was excellent, the presentation impeccable and the service perfect. I do have one criticism though – not about the food or service. They advertise a fish restaurant award for 2005. I fail to see its relevance after 10 years in a restaurant that has very few fish dishes on their menu. It also risks misleading anyone who doesn’t check the menu. Time to forget it Hanson. Fantastic, exactly what I’d hoped! I’d heard a lot about the restaurant but somehow never been! So I treated the wife as I know she loves the place and we weren’t disappointed. Lovely atmosphere as you sit quite close to other diners, and great service (although had to wait 15 minutes to order) and much more reasonably priced than I was expecting. Superb fish dishes and the steak was beautiful. Highly recommended! Excellent lunch would recommend Very nice menu, we went for the three course set menu. The starters were excellent, main courses were good but not as good as we expected. We had a cod and mash dish which was a little under cooked and a liver and bacon with hand cut chips which was very nice but lacked a rich sauce. However the desserts were fantastic, bread and butter pudding and a wonderful cheesecake.Restaurant was quiet probably due to the bank holiday week. Service was excellent and very friendly, we would definitely go back, next time in the evening. 5 star food again and service Me and my wife have been here twice now , and I must say that that the food and service was top class again ,we had the living social deal , which was a bargain and plenty of choice , the food was well presented and cooked to perfection , and the staff very friendly …will be back again ………not bothered about paying full price , as the saying goes , you pay for what you get ? You won’t be disappointed here …… Lovely birthday treat! My husband booked a table for 7.15pm on 11th January. Having never been before and reading the reviews I was very excited and was blown away by the place. I had the goats cheese to start and my husband had the scallops which where both divine. We both had the belly pork for our mains, which we ordered side orders of veg all absolutely stunning and very good size portions!. For desert my husband had bread and butter pudding and I had a gorgeous raspberry cheesecake again another perfect course. We had 3 glasses of coke and a glass of house white wine which I found a little poor. Our bill came to £86 which we think was very good value for the food and experience we recieved. For us with 3 kids, a business and only one night a month which the kids sleep over there grandparents its the perfect place for us to relax and enjoy good food. Already planning our next visit! Birthday lunch Excellent lunch. Food very good. Service amazing. Will definitely recommend to friends and family and we will visit again soon Good food good service Eight of us ate at Hansons the food was good as was the service. Staff very pleasant and helpful. Only down side was there are lots of covers in a small area. 
Chuffing Brilliant… Took my ‘other half’ for a special treat and we were not disappointed. The service was friendly and spot on with the waitress being attentive and pleasant without being over the top. We ordered the specials and the food was way above standard without being too ‘foodie’ but still ‘posh nosh’. The wine was excellent as was the desserts. Whatever you decided to have I think you will not be disappointed. If you can, try and book the less loud area which is more cosy and ideal for one to one dinning with good company. It may be a little smaller but you don’t feel overcrowded. Meal for two and wine came to around £65.00 which considering it’s Swansea is a good deal. We went on a Friday night but book before hand. You really get what you pay for which for an experienced diner and fussy to boot..well worth it. An absolute hidden gem This was my first visit here and it is safe to say it certainly won’t be my last.Food is spectacular.Service is attentive not intrusive. Atmosphere is perfect.Wine list is spot on.Overall a fantastic meal in a fantastic place Great food at a reasonable price. Been here a few times. Always great food. Recently I booked for valentines day for me and my girlfriend. Little bit of a mix up with the booking, but the girl that was there was very efficient and sorted it out quickly (not sure her name). After that we had a great meal, I had pâté and steak. Was very nice! Great food, great service Lovely relaxing atmosphere, service is great as I was being a little fussy when we went and they were more than happy to sort out exactly what I wanted. The food is so tasty! Outstanding Delicious. Lovely little place, full of character and relaxed atmosphere. It felt cosy without being cramped. £15.50 for two course lunch was excellent value. We both had fish and chips and lemon tart. Both were delicious. Lovely batter. Good chips. Nice mushy pea puree (I could have eaten more). Very good choice of beer and delightful glass of merlot. Staff were lovely and service was speedy which was just what we needed. Outstanding lunch. Thankyou. FABULOUSLY TASTY visited 16-12-15 – party of 6 – the starters, mains and desert were all beautifully presented and cooked. I can thoroughly recommend the restaurant. Terrifically Splendiferous Absolutely First Class. We went for lunch , it was amazing value for money , the service was excellent, the food was absolutely joyous, we loved everything about it and cannot wait to return for my birthday Great but… Fantastic service, great food, but a very uninspiring cheese board to finish with. Would have expected more local cheese than those served. Dinner with friends Visited the restaurant on a Friday evening after booking a table for four. We were seated in the rather small cellar area down an alarming flight of steep stairs. Although well decorated and quite cosy, we did feel rather apart from the nice atmosphere upstairs and were concerned that we would be forgotten by the staff. My husband, who has visited the restaurant on several occasions said that upstairs is nicer, so bear this in mind when booking, unless you wish to be secluded. The wine list was extensive and we had a bottle of rose with some very nicely mixed Hendricks gins to start. I chose a pâté starter and a steak main which were both very good. I particularly liked the large stuffed mushroom on my steak and the beautifully crispy large chips in a little steel pot. My husband had the pork belly and said it was lovely. Our companions found the menu more problematic as one is a vegetarian and the choice was limited to only a couple of dishes, and the other really wanted chicken or salmon and there wasn’t any on the menu Fabulous as usual Visiting Chelsea the day before holiday is becoming a little tradition and what a way to start.I can’t remember how many times we’ve visited and they never disappoint.Goats cheese focaccia had a nice deep goats cheese. Wifey had a ham hock terrine which looked and tasted amazing.Pork belly for me for main which was so soft and succulent. I’d have this for breakfast lunch and dinner. Wifey had venison with smoked garlic mash. Again fantastic but my only feedback for this dish is that it looked a bit messy with the sauce served over the top. Would’ve been better with it served in a small boat perhaps.All so worth the £14 each! Can’t wait for the next visit!!! Excellent Lunch I dropped in for lunch with a client without a reservation and quite late but was still accommodated.Lunch was excellent, starters were sardines and smoked salmon, mains were fish and chips and hake fillet followed by Creme Brulee. Food was full of flavour and well presented and the total came to £57 including drinks.Friendly staff and good background music at the right volume.Definitely on my return list and highly recommended. A hidden gem This place was not easy to find as it doesn’t scream its name from a great big sign like other places and I think we’d walked past it twice before spotting the writing on the window. Luckily we’d booked as it did get quite busy and it’s quite a small place.I went for the three courses from the set menu and was pleasantly surprised with every course. My chicken liver pate was superb: smooth, almost creamy and delicious enough to shut me up for ten minutes. My main was fillet of salmon and again, this was cooked to perfection so that it only needed the slightest touch of the fork. I finished with Welsh cheeses and, again, I thoroughly enjoyed every morsel and left nothing! The wine was very reasonable and both the Pinotage and Pinot Noir we tried were excellent.Next time I’m due a trip to Swansea I’ll save myself hours of trawling through list of restaurants and just book this one again.Apologies, but I’m not going to recommend it for families with kids as that would spoil it for the rest of us who thoroughly enjoyed the absence of ‘little people’. Excellent. Part of a group of 8 (2 tables of 4) on a golf tour from London. The restaurant is not large. We all had the 7 course tasting menu and it was excellent. All fish cooked exactly right. One of the courses is bread and butter but nonetheless this was great bread and for £40 good value. Ordered lots of different wine between us and all priced fairly. Service was very good as well. Already booked to go back Just Simply Fantastic The title says it all. Wonderful food cooked with so much passion by chef and owner Andrew Hanson. We arrived on a Friday night to a really warm welcome. The ambience was intimate with the staff on hand just when needed. We had scallops to start which were cooked perfectly and Lamb as main course (not my usual choice but were just so tender). My wife had the hake which she said just melted in the mouth. We were quite full by this time but were recommend the trio of desserts with two spoons which topped off a wonderful gastronomic experience. Would thoroughly recommend and no doubt will be back soon. Family celebration meal Went for a celebration meal with the family, what a delight to have an excellent meal, thouroghley enjoyed, food excellent value and a good wine list too. Service was attentive and the waitress had a smile,! Nothing was too much trouble for our needs, food arrived swiftly all 14 of us were happy with our choices and recommend the belly pork, gluten free for my daughter was not a problem here and good choice of menu for her. Make sure you book ahead though as this resturant is in great demand! Excellent meal in heart of Swansea Excellent selection of fish in a cozy restaurant in the heart of Swansea. The waitress was very efficient and coped well on her own with a full restaurant. The picked local lobster was very yummy and my wife enjoyed her rendez vous of fish – scallops were in a tasty butter and chive sauce. We managed to work our way through the dessert board including cheese! Nice place for intimate celebration Delicious, different dishes, DIY For starters we had the venison and camembert bon bons (newly added to menu) which were perfect. For mains we had the duck and monk fish dishes which were very good. The side of chips was nice too. Enough food on plates. Really great service from Kelly who made us laugh and checked in on us. The table was a little wobbly, loose feet which fe fixed. Excellent Service and Food Great Menu of quality food and always a good Fish selection with excellent service from happy staff with nothing being a problem. Better then ever Dined here with my friends for lunch, l had the smoked salmon, my friends had the fish cake and homemade soup all excellent, main courses , l had the calfs liver as did others all thourght it was excellent, and the cottage pie was very good, as always excellent food and excellent service will be booking agian soon. Lovely Meal Went for a 5 course taster menu with a Groupon voucher. The meal was very good and plenty of it. Service was very good and we didnt have to wait long between courses. Would def go again . Best restaurant in Swansea Hands down the best place to eat in Swansea, I’ve eaten here twice, the food is gorgeous and the staff are so lovely☺️ Gastronomic delight Booked this through an offer with travel zoo, and didn’t really know what to expect. We were absolutely delighted!! There was a great selection of starters, main courses and desserts, not to mention an excellent wine list. The staff were very friendly and welcoming – nothing was too much trouble. The food was delicious, all three courses served with a very nice bottle of red. It was a fun evening, and although the restaurant was full it still felt intimate. We shall most definitely visit here again, and would have no hesitation in recommending. 
Good ambience, lovely service, not much seafood choice on set menu We dined here on a Living Social voucher which was extremely good value for money. Having heard that it was an excellent seafood restaurant, sadly we didn’t get the opportunity to sample much of the seafood. Can’t complain though as the voucher was very good value for money and the choice on the set menu was fine.My carrot and coriander soup was excellent, as was the roast belly pork. My husband’s fish goujons in tempura batter was disappointing as the batter was heavy and soggy. Flawless This is the second time we’ve eaten at the Chelsea and it was absolutely wonderful. The service was fantastic – just one waitress for the whole room who was friendly, had everything effortlessly under control, and made us feel very comfortable. The atmosphere was pleasant and the food was delicious. Absolutely no complaints, would recommend it highly, a great place to eat for a special occasion. Fantastic lunch during a bleak Fantastic lunch during a bleak December. The food was amazing and the price very reasonable, I’m sorry I have not visited here more often but will do so in future. A quiet Thursday night but a wonderful meal Took advantage of the “Living Social” 2 for £38 deal and visited for the first time on a Thursday evening. The 3 course meal with a drink did not disappoint and we will certainly visit again. (Possibly for a lunch ). Convenient and nice !!(Excellent service from the waitress) A little gem Took a friend out on a special birthday lunch didn’t know what to expect and we were not disappointed. The restaurant is small and friendly, the food was excellent, as was the service and the house white was delicious. Cant wait to go back. Outstanding Great atmosphere..amazing food..and friendly but professional service all adds up to an outstanding afternoon! A small gem in a big city! Went as a group of 6 including a 3 year old boy, for dinner on a tuesday. A bit tricky to find the place. Small but cozy. The service was by a lone waiter who did a good job covering all the 3 tables with diners on that night AND managing to engage and entertain the 3 year old. I went for the £19.95 3 course set menu while the rest ordered a la carte. The bread was not bad( not warm though), but as this is the first ‘dish’ which you normally taste in a restaurant, I am sure they should try and produce something better. My starter mussels in a creamy sauce was very good with some intense delicious flavours and not surprisingly the sauce was finished off with the bread by my co-diners…and the mussels were chunky and fresh. I had salmon for the main course which was quiet good as well. I also managed to sample some of the food of my friends. The carrot and coriander soup was a touch too sweet, but still very good. The lamb steaks were excellent and the wild sea bass was perfect. Desserts were cheescake, creme brule and ice cream – all good( but could be better). All in all, we had a lovely evening with no faults with either the food or the service. Didn’t realise that the restaurant had 2 AA rosettes and I think it thoroughly deserves it. Glad we discovered this place as I do agree with one of the diner’s review that Swansea ( surprisingly for a big city) has a dearth of good restaurants. Will defenitely return. EXQUISITE Visited yesterday for lunch. Standard price for a two or three course meal. Full on menu with a sufficient variety of alternatives.My smoked salmon starter, with flaked fresh white crab meat was the perfect summer appetiser. The use of complimentary herbs and the poor mans caviar (lump fish roe), were a welcome addition.The baked hake main course, two pieces of hake with a mushroom stuffing, was flavoursome and substantial.The finale, cheese cake with fresh raspberries, was beautiful to look at, wonderful in taste and a perfect completion to a meal which will linger long in the memory. But not for long really, as I will be back very soon. Just amazing Booked this hidden gem for my birthday and I’m so glad we did. There’s a reason why this restaurant has so many awards. The food.It’s so hard to find somewhere different to eat away from chains these days, so when we came across this independent restaurant we had to try it and I’m glad we did. The welcome we received when we walked in was fantastic and we were given a choice of tables, which was nice. The service throughout the meal was perfect. Very attentive and extremely polite and helpful. The food itself was divine. Everything we had was cooked to perfection and the flavours were amazing.If you are used to dining in chain restaurants then the potion sizes might seem small, however the quality of the food is second to none and to be honest we had three courses and by the end of it all we were glad the potion sizes were what they were and no bigger!If you are fed up of eating in a high street, chain eatery, or if you want to celebrate an occasion, look no further that this place. Yes it’s a little more expensive than some, but you are paying for quality of food.I would certainly recommend this place to everyone, in fact I can’t wait to go back myself. Wow Took my wife here for a surprise anniversary meal and I have to say it was one of the best meals I have ever had. It’s on a par with the walnut tree in Abergavenny for quality and taste and the good reviews are well deserved.I will definitely be going back. Lovely lunch Great food + atmosphere. Very busy though – make sure you book, especially to get a table upstairs (nicer). Awesome restaurant excellent food The is one of my favourite restaurants. Having dined here many times over the past few years we have always received great service and excellent food. We prefer to have a table upstairs as the ambience is nicer. The waiting staff always remember us. The food is excellent. Fresh, superbly cooked and a great select menu choice.My favourite starter is the goat cheese dish. Main dishes are excellent I could recommend the veal, halibut or steak. My favourite restaurant that I have recommended to many friends. Fantastic Hadn’t visited for some time, but not disappointed. lovely tasty food and decent wine too. The pastry on the beef bourguignon was fantastic. Fabulous Visited with a few friends at lunch time on Saturday the restaurant was full but the service was first class the staff were lovely and welcoming and attentive. We had a 3 course set meal plenty of choice and great value at 19.95 the food was exquisite and beautifully presented a definitive gem of a restaurant in the heart of Swansea well worth a visit Amazing! Been to the Chelsea Cafe many times and always had a lovely meal there. Can’t recommend it highly enough! Absolutely beautiful! My friend and I came here as a treat, I had never eaten here and I wasn’t disappointed. We had a lunch menu which was fantastic value. The starters were amazing, I had the pate which was gorgeous however I was soon jealous when my friends mussels arrived…they were absolutely delicious…I will be ordering those next time. For our mains we had honey roast belly pork, served with crackling, black pudding, and all the veg trimmings….outstanding. The service is wonderful and the atmosphere is ambient and intimate. I will definitely returning soon…what a lovely place x Small but perfect… What a find! Tucked away just off Swansea’s night life centre in Wind Street, it’s an oasis of civilised eating. Mostly traditional dishes, but some with a twist, it’s a great venue for a couple or small group looking for something a bit special.The service is good, but the food is the star. Really really good food Food excellent, service excellent, what more do you need.First time out since March but glad we went to this resteraunt Gorgeous food Plenty of choice and out of this world food. Went as a group of friends. Friendly service. No rushing us out. Would recommend 
Non comparable – superb Visited early this week and already eyeing up a return for an evening meal. Enjoyed a superb two course lunch there with work colleagues and without doubt Swansea’s best eatery. Locally sourced dishes which were simply stunning and service to match. Your only dilemma will be what to choose as everything looks so appealing with a choice of 8 starters and 8 mains you are spoilt for choice and it is a tricky decision you will not be disappointed whatever choice you finally make. I highly recommend both the fish cake and the belly pork as they were outstanding but every member of my party enjoyed and we all had different dishes. To complement the food there is also a fabulous wine list with some perfect food pairings.Looking forward to my return A Perfect lunch First class and great value lunch time menu at Hansons! Food was delicious, service was lovely. Will be going again soon (if we can get a babysitter). Well done Hansons… You’ve got it just right! Absolutely Superb It was my birthday and we arrived early, my wife and my elderly parents. The staff were attentive and chatty, and gave recommendations, they were faultless, we found out later they were actually mother and daughter.Food was superb, starters consisted of scallops with quails egg, Smoked salmon and cream of mushroom soup, all of which were excellent. mains were Pork, Hake and lamb which again were inspired. I am allergic to cows milk and wheat but they made sure I was catered for. No desserts just liqueurs, our second visit since March and will return soon, faultless and excellent value. Lunch time Girlie get together . Saturday lunch with the girls , restaurant was full and atmosphere very vibrant . Food was a great price for a set meal with lots of choice . Wine was reasonably priced . Staff were a little pressed as busy , but quite tollerant of our giggly group ! Food very nice especially the confit de canard . Will return for sure . First visit Lunch visit set lunch was full of choice very reasonable and the food was excellent. 4 diners all had different starters and mains all very impressed. Highly recommended restaurant. Sublime Whilst in Swansea, my companions and I decided another culinary journey was in order; needless to say this led me back to Trip Advisor to define our path. Surprisingly our third choice, Hanson at the Chelsea, was decided for us as the alternatives were already fully booked however – on this occasion – I am glad they were.The small restaurant on St. Mary’s Street is surrounded by the off-putting night life of Swansea, but when you cross the threshold and are taken to your table you easily forget this. Our waiter on that particular evening was the personification of charm and an expert in his field. From waiting patiently for us to deliberate which wine to sample (a full bodied Syrah from Chile) and telling us how certain parts of the meal have been prepared and cooked when asked—all the while keeping us entertained with his good humour and quick wit.On to the food which was our reason for being there and the chief delight of our experience. For starters one of my companions and I both opted for the scallops on a bed of risotto accompanied by black pudding and a small salad. Never before have I had scallops cooked so tenderly, the flesh so supple it seemingly melted in your mouth. The black pudding was, likewise, elevated to new culinary heights: no oatmeal logged sausage was this but a tender, light, disc that left us longing for more.After such an excellent start we eagerly awaited our mains and were, once again, far from disappointed. Two of our group choose the eight hour slow roasted pork belly served over sage and onion mashed potatoes with scrumpy apple sauce and a pink lady glaze. However what the menu didn’t mention and which truly brought the dish together – from the creamy potatoes, roll of pork belly meat so tender it fell apart at the merest suggestion of contact with the fork, and sweet but ever so slightly tart apple sauce – was a mustard sauce that perfectly complimented every element. Rarely does one have a dish where each element works so well in combination with every other, taken as a whole or in varying combinations.With such a high standard set so far it would have bordered on impoliteness to not sample the desserts. Fortunately, for one of my companions who finds decision making more taxing than the rest, a sample is exactly what was on offer. The trio of desserts consisted of a dark Belgian chocolate pudding topped with sauce anglaise, Baileys crème brûlée, and oven baked apple crumble. Each was superb: the sauce anglaise pairing beautifully with the silky smooth chocolate and verging on being worthy of a pot all to itself and the crème brûlée having a wonderful contrast between the crackle of the caramalized top and the rich creamy pudding inside. This other desserts my companions and I choose were similarly excellent, decadent, and worth savouring from the first mouthful to the last.Every dish each of my companions and I had was cooked to perfection, the portions generous, the tastes balanced expertly, and the meal plated masterfully. It must be said that the chef is extremely talented in his delicate execution of fine cuisine.I could only make constructive comments that would improve my experience, none of which are necessary: updating the decor would provide an even better first impression and improve cleanliness and providing aperitifs and petit fours wouldn’t go amiss. But those points aside – I will be dining at Hanson at the Chelsea upon my next visit to Wales and implore all readers to do the same. Great food Whether you like meat or fish this place has an excellent cooking standard… It has a quiet intimate setting without too many tables giving a cosy atmosphere. The service is personal and not over bearing, the waiting staff are very lovely and set a lovely tone. I am a fish eater and the scallops were outstanding nit a lot of places get the right, and my parter a big meat eater was delighted with the racj of lamb stating it was second to none. A diamond of a place This was the second time we had lunch at Hanson and myself and my wife would recommend this fantastic restaurant it’s got it all service outstanding ,venue perfect,but the best thing and most important thing the quality of food on offer superb.Both visits were really what I would call value for money but you don’t mind paying a bit more for a quality sitting and we loved the menu and it was very reasonable.You must try the slow cooked pork dish wow really good and I had the mussels to start with one of the best starters I’ve eaten .The chef and the team there have got it down to a fine art and being a foodie myself couldn’t fault any of it Andrew Hanson knows and presents food how it should be .Please don’t take my word for it give it a go you won’t be disappointed. Good Food This small restaurant has an inventive menu with something to offer for all. Book to secure a ground floor table unless you like basement service. Affordable wines and good service. Not far from the well known Wind Street so lots of post meal entertainment!Definitely worth a try. 
Fantastic Fish Food Restaurant What a fantastic recommendation to visit this restaurant. If you like fish, then this is the place to go, excellent menu choice & specials board, good wine and very good service. will go again and will recommend to others Taster menu lunch Great value, quality food, and good wine list and service. Will definitely go again to try their a-la-carte menu.Shame the tables and chairs weren’t a little bigger and more comfortable, which stops it getitng 5* from me. Anniversary Visit Booked as a last minute thing and I can say, without reservation, that you should make time to dine at this gem of an establishment is you are in Swansea.We started with Scallops, had a main of a Hanson’s Trio, and a beautiful desert of a Tahitian Vanilla Creme Brûlée. We couldn’t fault a single thing. Everything was cooked to perfection and the desert was served with a special anniversary message. The waitress is a credit to this establishment. She waited on all the tables alone and did so without fuss or effort. Nothing was too much effort.If you add to this the fact that the prices were more than reasonable I can say that I was blown away with the quality of everything. Even the champagne was inexpensive compared to other venues. This is certainly a place which should not be missed. It is worth travelling to and deserves more credit than it gets. The awards it received over the years only back up how good it is. Very good meal I visited this restaurant with a group of friends. I was very impressed with the dishes offered on the menu, many of which you would not expect to see in an average restaurant. Each of us thoroughly enjoyed our meal (all three courses!). The service was also good, friendly and attentive. My only complaint would be the location of the table on which we were sat. It was so close to the kitchen/serving area that I was constantly aware of the waitress walking behind me with plates and dishes (don’t know if there is a health and safety issue with this). If I go again, I would ask to be sat at another table. fabulous Got to say this restaurant is absolutely first class. Very friendly staff and spotlessly clean,I had bellypork with vegetables and it was Delicious followed by the nest cheesecake I’ve ever tasted Superb Food. I had wanted to go to this restaurant for some time,we had been quite here a couple of years ago and wanted a change from the Brasserie.I was late booking and they said it would be a downstairs table,which my wife suggested that it would not be suitable for me,we had booked for lunch on a Saturday,when we arrived the place was packed,the waitress asked if i was ok to go downstairs,i did not expect the stairs to be quite steep and windy,it reminded me of the stairs in a castle.We were shown to our table,there was one other couple seated to the right of us,there was a musty smell that both myself and my wife had noticed,also it was quite cold but we thought once we had our food it would warm up,we ordered drinks by a very pleasant young girl,we looked at the menu there was a great choice of starters and mains.The lady who took our order was a bit short of personality,I choose the hand made fish cake,and my wife choose the scotch egg with black pudding,both starters were excellent.presentation and flavour no complaints at all,for our mains,i went for the sirlion steak and my wife had belly pork,again superb with presentation and flavour,my steak was cooked to perfection,we do not normally indulge in desserts,but the choice tempted us,i went for the chocolate brownie,my wife had cheese and biscuits,absolutely delicious again great flavours and presentation,We both really enjoyed our food,would i return here again yes i would,i would make sure we had a table on the floor as you walk in.For all those disabled people,downstairs is not suitable with quite a steep and windy stairs,on the floor to go in there was one step to contend with,the way the tables were set up i do not think you would get a wheelchair through as the tables were set up quite close together,toilets up again quite a steep set of stairs,I would score this restaurant eight out of ten,fabulous food but as a disabled person stairs quite a challenge. What a Place What can I say….this is such a good place to eat. The lunch menu offers such good value it is a place you should visit! Top notch. Best Restaurant in Swansea Book in advance, expect to pay £50 per head inc wine, and enjoy. The food was great, it is a little cramped, but the wine suggested by waiter, and the food were excellent. Great service – great food! We were lucky to enjoy a superb meal at Hanson’s. A party of 10, the service was excellent and the food was perfect! Would definitely recommend a visit! Birthday lunch Just had a beautiful lunch with my friend for our shared birthday. I had the cod in tempura batter which was superb white fish in the lightest of batters. Followed by a perfect creme brulee. Service was excellent, only downfall was that it was a little noisy. But will definitely return. Our first night of three in Our first night of three in Swansea and we couldn’t have asked for better!! What an amazing restaurant! The food was incredible and the service was impeccable. Both the waiter and waitress were very attentive and friendly and made us feel very welcome! Can definitely recommend the sharing dessert platter and any of the main courses!! Superb! Excellent dining experience Really enjoyed our meal , food perfect , staff friendly and professional . I had the steak , family members I dined with all had different dessert and every dessert was delicious .. would definitely visit again .. Flying visit I just had the scallop starter and a glass of wine. The service was excellent and the food delicious. Every item on the plate was perfectly cooked and full of flavour. Nowhere else in Swansea serves food of this quality, I shall definitely go back. Superb little restaurant Hidden away (you really have to look for it) is this hidden gem of a restaurant! Sophisticated yet rustic charm. excellent food, service and atmosphere. We both had the Fishcakes to start which were very thick, creamy and seemed to be shallow fried in panko breadcrumbs only. Full of fish and SO good. Filled us up so much, we hoped the mains were small, but no, large dishes again, a beautiful Flat Iron Steak Diane with sauce to die for! Our other dish was the Belly Pork with black pudding and apple. Delicious food with reasonable prices. Will definitely be back. A consistently great place to eat! Eaten here at least 5 times now, every meal has been amazing. I’ve eating from the main menu and the specials board, it’s our place to eat when we’re looking for something a bit special. I have eaten in many Michelin stared restaurants all over the world and feel the quality and seasonally reflective menu should hold a Michelin rating! I prefer lunch time dining over evening dinning as I’m not fussed about walking through the gauntlet of half naked youths on Wind St. A friendly lunch. Met up with a good friend here for lunch, being a halfway point for both of us. We were shown to our table by Rebecca who informed us that she was originally from Seattle. Chose two courses from the adequate menu which were very tasty and well presented. A very enjoyable lunch with a very friendly, informative server. Celebrate at Hansons Never let down. A lovely restaurant with a proper qualified Chef. Food excellent. Service good. We also went in July for our Diamond wedding anniversary. We always choose Hansons for special occasions. Excellent 🙂 You pay for what you get.Myself and my partner tried it for the first time and weren’t disappointed. Service was great, atmosphere lovely and the food was fantastic. Choices were more than enough.Can’t wait to go back 🙂 Excellent food and service Ate here with a Travelzoo deal. We had the taster menu which was a fine selection of freshly prepared food. Lovely atmosphere and we were served by a knowledgeable and very helpful server. A very enjoyable evening! Hidden Gem Thank God I read Trip advisor when I visit new places as we would have not known about this restaurant and it was my favourite meal of the holiday, I had the chicken liver parfait for starter, lamb for the main and the chocolate dessert it was really lovely and clearly a popular little restaurant as it was fully booked Amazing food Superb evening ! All dishes are delicious, very well cooked and thought through. Everything is decently priced as well which makes it great value for money. Strongly recommend ! Simply gorgeous. Elegant. Full of flavour. I went here for my birthday with my boyfriend. It was such a lovely atmosphere. We chose a glass of red wine and we’re served fresh soft bread with salted butter as an appetiser. The starters were lovely (fishcakes/chicken pate) and the mains – stunning (fish and steak). We chose off of the specials menus.We did not have dessert as we were so full. But im sure it was just as lovely.A really wonderful restaurant of high quality standard, deliciously prepared, well presented food. Definitely worth the money, perhaps not quite Michelin, but the potential is most certainly there. Fantastic lunch during a bleak Fantastic lunch during a bleak December. The food was amazing and the price very reasonable, I’m sorry I have not visited here more often but will do so in future. Excellent meal Excellent food, wine and service. Our relatives had visited from London and they were very impressed. Superb food First visit so only had reviews to go by. The restaurant is small so some people might not like that aspect. However, we had no complaints about the food. The waitress was very polite but I think she needed a little more training. When I asked what the catch of the day was she didn’t know and had to ask the chef. She should have been told that as soon as she started her shift. We had 3 courses each and each one was excellent. For our main course I had fish and my husband had steak which we both raved about. The choice of wine is also excellent. Will definitely visit when next in the area. Quaint Lovely restaurant I had the 7 course set menu, and opted for the duck for my main course. Every course was a taste experience but my favourite was the duck…or maybe the hot chocolate brownies I really can’t choose it was all so nice. The staff we’re discretely friendly, we even had a chat with the chef!. I will definitely be returning and strongly advise you try this gem of a restaurant A Gem ! small and unimposing . Def worth visiting! Family Meal – Travelzoo offer for 4 – Taster Menu. I am vegetarian which is not specifically catered for on the menu but i was offered lovely options. From delicious soup in quaint mini cup and saucer – to the delicious pretty after din chocs the whole evening was wonderful. Exciting to see what was coming next! Luckily they didnt have the duck so my husband and teenage daughter were offered fillet steak which they much preferred. We arrived at 7and left 9.45pm so dont expect a quick meal. We loved the atmosphere and had such an enjoyable evening as we were not sure what to expect. The choc brownie was really delicious! We were all full! The young servers were lovely. It was very warm in the restaurant. I would def recommend and we all agreed the evening for my husbands birthday was a resounding success!! Thanks all xxxxjoy salini xxxx Never lets me down Great value and superb food. Belly pork is one of the best I’ve ever had. I can’t wait to go back. Good selection of wines which appeased my self professed wine snob friend. Let us know what we were able to do for you.