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Business Dinner Took clients to this restaurant and cannot fault the food. I had a starter of prawn, salmon and crab. Main course was fillet tornedos Rossini (not sure of spelling) served with chips and for dessert was a trio of apple crumble, chocolate pot and crème brulee. Delicious!!! Good wine list too. This place is not cheap but food quality is great. The only negative I have is that the staff need to smile more and make you feel more welcome.
Filling time A very pleasant experience, my first visit was only to fill time waiting for the new bond film to start.my wife who is a regular persuaded me to try it. On appearance it looks as if the premises have seen better days, the specials menu was enough for us as we were only killing time. Although it was midday the restaurant which was empty when we arrived soon filled up, giving me confidence that the tired image hid a possible surprise. They were right , a very good lunch which begs a return evening visit. Looking forward to it.Ps enjoyed the bond film too. 
Nice palce, good food, fab service and good price we were there last weekend, book table 3 days before visit. quite small place but we had good time, the food were very nice, my hand made fish cake was amazing and my hubby’s roast Gover lamb, super! the staff were nice and all food came on time. we used St Mary parking, very cheap compare with where we come from. night club next door, we walked in to couple of drunk guys but alright. we do not mind go back again at all! Always excellent! We should have reviewed this many times. Andrew is a superb chef. So many of the dishes are without doubt some of the best not only in Wales but the UK. We don’t want to be totally positive because to be honest it is a bit cramped. So if you want some space in which to talk to your partner it is not easy. However the food makes up for it ! You have to try it if you like great food being delivered by a great chef! Perfect for any occasion or just for a little self indulgence. This is the third time we have visited this delightful restaurant. It is consistently excellent and well worth a visit. We were visitors to Swansea but for the locals it is clearly a favourite. We had the lunchtime menu and eventually chose salmon fish cake and chicken liver parfait, followed by hake in a light sauce, and to finish cheesecake. All excellent.The staff are polite, efficient and very helpful. Again a memorable experience and we both are looking forward to our next visit. Mam’s 80th Swansea salmon is a great starter, we all had it, my wife had hake, my mother had belly pork as did I, very good! Not as exceptional as usual but very busy! Love this place, great champagne, excellent quality and value £109 including good champagne. Business lunch Met with a local solicitor for a business lunch. The menu was good, the food truly excellent and very good value for money Service was good and would highly recommend for lunch Just fabulous Friend and I visited for lunch today, food fantastic, wine menu lovely, atmosphere brilliant & service gracious…. Excellent restaurant Excellent experience. Front of house staff were very efficient and helpful. The food was really great. I have recommended Hanson to a number of our friends. We have eaten at the restaurant a number of times and we have never been disappointed. Fantastic for lunch I have been to Chelsea for lunch a number of times and find it fantastic value for money. They do a set lunch menu for around £12 for 2 courses and £16 for 3. The food is always perfectly cooked and the menu offers a good range of choices. The chicken liver parffait to start is to die for and i like the fact that they offer a steak upgrade to a fillet for a £4 supplement. The only problem with this restaurant is that it is not the most comfortable. Tables are very close together and you often have to ask people to move to let you out of your seat.I have visited once at night and didn’t feel that it was worth the extra money for dinner and so stick to lunch. Outstanding If you want fine dining at reasonable prices then the set lunch menu at Hanson at the Chelsea is a must. For just £16 you can have three fantastic courses that are a mix of classic and contemporary. The slow braised pork with apple, mustard and black pudding is one of my favourite dishes ever and the salted caramel chocolate torte for dessert? To die for. Lovely lunch I visited this cosy little restaurant mid week for lunch,after friends recommended it to us, as there were no other customers there when we entered we were able to pick our table,we chose a table for two near the door as the other tables were to close together, a pleasant waitress took our coats and handed the menu, a good selection for lunch time,my husbands main arrived which was excellent and well presented, my fish arrived without the vegetables,the waitress took it back to the kitchen,it was returned with lovely crunchy vegetables and a delicious cheese sauce, I picked the creme brûlée which was one of the best I have had,we most definitely would return hoping to have the same table. Bijou British This is a small restaurant, just off the stag/hen do mecca that is Wind St. But don’t be put off – it is a place that cares about it’s local produce, and the staff are attentive and well informed. The dishes and menu are like the restaurant – perfectly proportioned, but not gargantuan. It’s all about quality. Local produce is the speciality – whether it is a local catch of the day, or a rack of Welsh Lamb (I’d recommend – though they sell out, so maybe order ahead if you want to taste the lamb). The wine list is very well balanced, and you’ll find something to please your palate. I’ve been twice, and will go again. Lunch Lovely little place , good wine and great food , our meals would of been more to our liking, if we had a little more sauce on our mains , and that is only because we like a sauce, and I’m sure, if we asked next time we go, it would be ok , absolutely loved it and will be going again xx Fantastic Often come here to celebrate birthdays with the family. Amazing food and fantastic service. Love the steak! 
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 . A hidden gem Would you believe I was recommended this restaurant when I got talking to the operator when buying car insurance and what a recommendation. We had a fantastic meal and will definitely visit again. I understand they also do a Prosecco lunch. A Swansea Gem Always a joy to go to Hanson’s. Lovely warm, intimate atmosphere and consistently excellent food and service. Looking forward to our next visit 😃 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. Always delivers – the benchmark to which other Swansea restaurants should aspire Went as a party of 3 on a Saturday evening. Restaurant full with a friendly buzz to it.Waiting staff informative about the dishes. Great value 3 course set menu and a competitively priced a la carte menu/fish of the day board, with a good eclectic mix of local and international ‘twists’ (twist as in a good way, not bad !)The scallops starter, served on different purees/sauces with an accompaniment of cockles and laver bread crumble are sublime, and even my dining companion’s more traditional pate had a certain edge to it, elevating it beyond the mainstream.Main courses of hake with rarebit crumble topping; pork medallions and daily special of lobster thermidor were drooled, oohed, ahhed over and devoured !Especial mention goes to their bread and butter pudding with Penderyn whiskey – which knocks bread & butter pudding knockers like me, firmly back into their place. Light, creamy, dreamy and flavoursome – banishing all (bad) memories of school puddings once and for all.Good wine list catering to all palates and budgets; and no sniffiness when you ask for tap rather than bottled water !Forget the rest, this really is the best ! Best restaurant in swansea I love this place. I have eaten here many times and have enjoyed every meal. As well as the food being delicious the portion sizes are just right so that I can comfortably eat three courses. The menu is constantly changing although a few favourites thankfully stay. The staff are always friendly and helpful. I will agree with the last reviewer though that it is cold there but I have learnt to wear something warmer. Always great Have visited here several times and its always great. You do need to book and its not a cheap meal so I usually go for special occasions. My partner and I both had starters the scallops were great and the salmon with melon was refreshing. I had the pork for main which even though it was tasty I would have liked it less fatty but that’s the belly for you. My partner has the fillet in sauce which was amazing. Still one of my favourites in Swansea. 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. Lunch Lovely little place , good wine and great food , our meals would of been more to our liking, if we had a little more sauce on our mains , and that is only because we like a sauce, and I’m sure, if we asked next time we go, it would be ok , absolutely loved it and will be going again xx Faultless Went here for the first time for my birthday with my partner. Honestly one of the best meals I’ve eaten, starter and main ( no room for dessert, unfortunately). Service was impeccable and the atmosphere was just right. Cannot recommend enough. Favourite Our first visit was a few years ago after a work colleague recommended it, so glad we went! Have been coming here ever since. Stunning food. Lovely atmosphere. Never disappointed. Friendly, caring staff. A firm favourite of ours. Amazing food and service We had booked a table for lunch, so glad we did, as it was packed full, great atmosphere. The food we ordered was outstanding, every mouthful was a taste sensation, excellent qaulity and beautifully presented. The waitresses couldn’t do enough for you, they were very professional and attentive. Look forward to going back again soon Excellent Dinner We had the most wonderful dinner there last night. Both my partner and I had fish. I had the hake and he had the monkfish. We visit this restaurant a few times a year and have always found the food to be excellent. It’s my favourite restaurant in Swansea. I would highly recommend it. F… it When I was young penny less I liked traveling and eating in good restaurants. I would starve for two days and go to a nice recommended restaurant.Well, now I can afford my myself to indulge spending 52 quids for one person and love each dish set on the table .It is not cheap place.dishes may change, however, still each one has a unique taste coming from the sauce or the ingredients.Enjoy Everything was perfect! Stunning food, in a fabulous atmosphere, menu had so many great choices and was extremely reasonably priced. Wine was delicious! Loved everything about it, so much so, that I am going again very soon with the girls. 30 birthday meal Went here for my birthday with family and I have to say the meal was perfect from start to finish. Everything was so fresh and cooked perfectly I had the belly pork which hardly had any fat on and tasted amazing. The staff were also very professional and even made a dish off the menu for one guest. Will definitely return Exceptional Exceptional, absolutely fantastic food, three meals two smoked salmon with crab, one whipped goats cheese all excellent , for mains duck, venison and hake all excellent. Dessertas i am gf and df i had an espresso while my Mother had dark rum panacotta and my wife had creme brulee. It was amazing. We live in Nottingham and love our visits, the issue this time there were only six covers on a friday night. Such good value £150 with a great bottle of malbed. Great restaurant best kept secret. Cosy small restaurant with tasty food My friend and I went there for lunch (her birthday celebration), and the restaurant was almost fully booked. They quizzed us in with a small table for 2. The food was good, but the service was slow; need to be patient while waiting for everything. Overall, it was nice. Superb food If you’re ever in Swansea you MUST visit Hanson’s. The food is of exceptional quality. The menu is varied and interesting using locally sourced meat and fish which are cooked to perfection. Also, the staff are friendly and helpful.Give it a try. I guarantee you won’t be disappointed. Travelzoo voucher – lunch Hidden gem of a restaurant. Fabulous meal of superb quality and value for money. This was our first visit with the voucher. We will definitely return if in Swansea and thoroughly recommend it Very nice lunch and good value ! Called in for a set lunch last Friday We had the venison ragu to start ( very nice but could have done with more seasoning) We had the pork belly and baked cod for mains. Both were delicious and decent portions At £24 for two courses it was excellent value Recommended Delicious Visited for lunch with friends. The lunch set menu has plenty of choice – starter and main, or main and dessert. Our party had a mix of starters and desserts. The starter was pate and looked beautiful, served with bread and chutney. Mains included hake Kiev and chicken with pasta. The hake was served with chips. All were delicious. Desserts were lemon tart and baked cheesecake. Again plates were scraped clean. If you want delicious food that’s slightly different then this is the place to visit. Ritz quality dining. Andrew, the chef and owner, trained at the Ritz. I visited for lunch with a “Travelzoo” voucher priced at £45 for 2 persons. We dined on the 7 course tasting menu priced at £40 each. Obviously all portions are small which allows the chef to demonstrate his work. First course- chicken liver parfait on toast followed by foccicia with red onion marmalade.This was followed by a tiny portion of carrot and rosemary soup, The main course was a choice between the hake fillet or confit duck with Dauphinoise potatoes. We chose the fish. the dessert was a chocolate biscuit and coffee to finish.I selected a good bottle of Chablis la Colombe famille Michaut 2016 at £29.95 to accompany the fish. I recommend a good bottle at a restaurant of this quality. Excellent restaurant. The only slight problem is that the toilets are upstairs so might be difficult for infirm diners. Friendly staff. Recommended. Birthday celebrations for my dad Once again we chose to celebrate my dads birthday at the Chelsea Cafe, as usual everything was delicious, service was excellent and to top it all they had my dad’s favourite liquor (Kaluha) for him to enjoy with his coffee after a stunning 3 course meal. Will we be back ? Definitely – but we won’t be waiting till dad’s next birthday !! Not sure about the second rosette? My fiance and I booked to eat at the Chelsea Cafe shortly after hearing that they had been awarded their 2nd rosette, we had eaten there before and enjoyed it very much. Unfortunately, on this occasion we were given a horrible table right by the door, I appreciate that someone has to sit there but with the cold weather and persons walking in and out I had to sit in the restaurant with my jacket on. Our table also appeared to be in some sort of bermuda triangle as the waiting staff paid little attention to us and we ended up eating our starters without the wine we had ordered. The starters, while being very tasty, were missing a certain something, that would be the lobster that was supposed to appear in the ‘lobster and crayfish risotto’, we were told that there was no crayfish and so the chef would put extra lobster in the starter and I can quite honestly say that there was not a scrap of lobster to be seen (or eaten). I did not manage to enjoy my main course of the confit duck firstly because I was still annoyed about our starters and secondly because there was not much taste to it, it was very greasy and I have had much better to be honest. Lastly, the desserts were in fact very nice but not nice enough to make up for the rest of our visit. Fantastic evening Haven’t been here for some time but glad we did. What a superb welcome by staff at Hanson at the Chelsea. We ate superb food and enjoyed some lovely wine. The starters were scallops for my wife and I had the fish cake with Perl Las. For main we had the belly pork and the steak which were cooked to perfection.. Thanks to Andrew Hanson and his staff for a great evening looking forward to returning soon. Stunning My husband and I love this restaurant. We went there yesterday, 23rd June for our anniversary. The staff are so friendly and accommodating, Sophie so knowledgeable, an amazing person, Andrew the best chef ever, Nathan well, very inspirational with his soup recipes. Thank you to you all. BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION A birthday group of twelve,not one gripe,the food was first class,the chef must be the tops,Steak diane was fantastic. Lunchtime visit Excellent meal, steak was well cooked as was the pork. The starters we very well presented and very tasty , service is relaxed and friendly , comprehensive wine list. I can’t fault the food in any way We will return Delicious We arrived early and liked the rustic surrounding, ordered a gorgeous bottle of Australian reisling, my Wife had scallops with a quail’s scotch egg, whilst my mother and myself had the smoked salmon, (I’m gluten and cows milk free with absolutely no issues.) Amazing pomegranate and crab.Main courses of cod, steak and lamb all of which were fantastic, really fantastic! service was impeccable, no desserts but a coke,espresso, Bailey’s, coffee, Tia Maria all for £125.00 extremely good value for exceptional quality. Delicious food and great service! I always book dinner at Hanson at the Chelsea whenever I am in Swansea: I’ve tried various restaurants in this city and this is by far the best!.(I have now been 3 times and have just booked a 4th)The food is superb; amazing tastes and beautifully presented. Excellent wine list.It is perfect for dinner a deux or supper with friends. The atmosphere is cosy and informal; the staff attentive and cheerful. 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. Works Christmas party …AMAZING 9 of us went for our Christmas party some opted for the Christmas set menu ,some had off the Al a carte menu ,all absolutely delicious, the waiting staff were great service was great and at the end of the evening the owner/main chef even came and asked if we all enjoyed what a lovely thing to do on such a busy night .highly recommend. Amazing lunch This restaurant is so good. Food and service are excellent. We had a delicious lunch from the reasonably-priced menu. A Delightful Experience Set in the centre of Swansea we came to experience their tasting menu on a trip advisor deal. It was our first visit and we were not disappointed.A compact rerestaurant probably seating around 30 is comfortable. The service provided by 1 solitary waiter was excellent and attentive.The food was very well prepared and presented and tasted good. Accepting that this was a tasting menu on an offer this was very good . We would visit this restaurant for lunch if on a visit to Swansea to try their fish courses in which they specialise.A solid no frills restaurant. We will return good quality food and service Went mid week for a friends anniversary , we had very good food and un-intrusive service. As with any restaurant that serves good food you struggle to make a choice from the menu and several visits are clearly required. A good selection of wine . Seafood and a lot more besides Never having been to Swansea before if Hanson at the Chelsea is in any way representative then it has an impressive food scene. Lauded by the likes of the Good Food Guide as well as the Michelin l’homme pneumatique. awarded an AA rosette it advertises itself as a speciality seafood restaurant. Certainly the scallop prawn and salmon roulade made its mark whilst the mother and daughter at the table adjoining mine fairly ticked into their main courses of sole in a sea of mussels and shrimps which they supplemented with a sharing bowl of new potatoes. Half of the quarter of ladies ahead of me chose beaded hake and chips as their main. But there is much more besides with steak frites and pork shoulder tempting me almost as much as the duck confit I in fact chose featuring a carrot fondante, a pot of perfectly creamy dauphinoise potato not to mention a thick creme de cassis sauce. A whisky infused bead and butter brioche fairly swimming in an indulgent custard rounded off a truly memorable lunch. Great service & food Been here a few times. It’s a little hidden gem! Service is great, food is great and prices match what you get.Only thing to be ware is that Friday/Saturday nights people waking past can be slightly loud, BUT they have a downstairs which they don’t tend to use, but we found this to be the best romantic little place last time we went!! Fantastic Food! Lovely Place! I’ve been going here for a number of years now. The standard of the food is consistently high – an innovative menu and excellent service. This really is a hidden gem. Day out Was recommended this restaurant by a friend, it didn’t dissaplnt. Service and food very very good. Will definitely go back 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! Delicious high quality food. Highly reccomend 🌟 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Delicious, high quality food with a great variety to choose from. Food arrived in a good amount of time, a perfect portion size and beautiful presentation. The food tasted incredible and each flavour complemented the others. The waitress was polite and helpful and even accommodated extra requests for my cousin. Would definitely return and am interested in the tasting menu in the evening! Thank you. Recommended by a colleague Great place visited on a Monday night in January. Place was packed with other diners who was obviously was in the know. Had fish starter and calves liver to follow. Really was looking forward to trying the cheese board but had no spare room. I’ll have ago next time I’m in Swansea. Awesome Fantastic food with friendly & attentive staff, nothing was too much trouble. We went there for a family birthday and the staff were more than happy to lay out decorations for our party. It’s a small reastaurant full of charm with a wonderful menu. I advise to eat upsatirs rather than down as the decor & atmosphere are so much better. This is a ‘hidden gem’ and a ‘must go’ place to eat either as a couple or as a large party. we have done both, but you must book in advance so as not to be disappointed. 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!! Top Notch, go there How is this place not number one in Swansea. Been to pretty much all of the better restaurants in the area and this place is well up there. It’s actually up there with some of the better London restaurants. Deserves its good ratings. Good quality wine list is also well priced 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 .. Top class venue for lunch Delicious first class lunch in cosy environment. Menu choices were excellent , the meals were very impressive and the presentation equally so . Staff were lovely extremely polite and professional . All in all a fab lunch time treat. Would Definitely recommend as a upmarket establishment serving high quality delicious local food . Simply The Best We have recently returned from London & Paris where we selected many acclaimed restaurants All deserved the complimentary reviews This Wednesday we were back in Swansea & decided to reserve a table at Hanson’s to celebrate my husband’s birthday What a revelation ! Quality, presentation can be rightfully to the very best We felt so proud to be in our home town & have the priviledge of this wonderful eatier Thank you Mr Hanson we look forward to the next time Cynthia & John davies Interesting and Pleasant Venue First visit, and we went with a taster menu voucher. Service was excellent, and food was gorgeous. The taster menu had been put together thoughtfully, and we enjoyed every course. A tiny little restaurant that you could easily walk past. My one comment would be that the loos could do with a bit of a freshen up. 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. A treat Wonderful food friendly staff dreamy atmosphere romantic or fun girls night out or romantic dinner for two ticks all the boxes Stunning Came here as a couple for a birthday meal. This is a hidden gem. The food was stunning. So tasty. It was perfect. By far the best steak we have had. Highly recommend. Beautiful wine too. Cosy nice meal We were three people having dinner at this small restaurant in Swansea. As mentioned before it is quite small, perhaps room for 28-30 people or so, however, it is nice and cosy.We had duck and scallops for starter and veal, seabass and steak for main course, all the food was done well, looked good and was tasty. The wine selection was not big but adequate, personally I would like to have had a few more options for “glass” rather than full bottles but overall ok.Service was good, price reasonable and indeed a good place to have dinner. Wonderful Restaurant Visited with my mother for her birthday and had their seven course taster menu. Each course was exquisite and extremely tasty, the best taster course menu we have had. Would definitely recommend a visit but advise you book. Absolutely Outstanding Evening out Visited Hanson’s at the Chelsea for a birthday meal with my Sister. We visited at 7pm on a Saturday evening. We haven’t visited before, and I was immediately impressed by the attentive staff and the intimate feel of the place. We we’re given a choice of tables, and picked a nice 2 seater towards the back of the main floor. The menu had a great selection of food choices, and we had the 2 course set dinner menu. I had the Slow-Cooked Belly pork and it was divine. It was the nicest meal I’ve ever had. Tasty, perfectly cooked and wonderfully presented. I then opted for the Tahitian Vanilla Crème Brulé for desert. It was the best Crème Brulé I’ve ever had. So creamy and smooth, with a crunchy sugary crust. Amazing. I would highly recommend it The staff were also lovely, out Waiter (I didn’t catch his name) was friendly, helpful and chatty (in just the right way) and helped round off the evening to a perfect night. We were one of the first to arrive, and the last to leave; we would have stayed all night if we could! The hake was perfectly cooked and the best I have tasted in many years I was in Swansea on business, wanted a light lunch and had heard about Hanson’s at the Chelsea. It was a magical experience. I started with flaked crab and delicately smoked salmon- a perfect combination. The I had fish (hake) and chips. It takes a rare talent to cook the fish,which was very fresh, to that level of perfection perfection.I look forward to my next visit and being able to try the tasting menu in the evening. One of the best places to eat in Swansea. Chelsea cafe is one of our favourite placed to eat in Swansea. The lunchtime menu cannot be beaten for value. The food is a high standard and is always seasonal. Even though it is a little more expensive in the evenin it is still worth the cost. Staff have always been accomadating. The only downside to Chelsea cafe is the size of the place, but it has a small intimate feel. Excellent in every way We visited on a Tuesday night, with very few fellow diners but we felt the food, service and ambiance were first class. Although Hanson’s concentrates on fish, with a healthy specials board of fish, there is plenty of choice available. The chef is clearly influenced by classic french style cooking and presentation, flavour and quality were faultless. The waiter was friendly and efficient and made the occasion special. My wife dined from the A La Carte menu (reckon £30 for three courses) whilst I had the set £19.99 menu. Wines were reasonably priced. Would I go back if in the area again? You bet! 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. Superb food and attentive service Had a fantastic meal here with my partner. I had the duck, which could not be faulted. My partner had the steak and he enjoyed it very much. We both agreed that the bread we had first was the best bread we had ever had. The service was wonderful, attentive staff who couldn’t do enough for us. Lovely seating and nice and quiet. Definitely will go back.. Easter weekend break We found this little Gem on thr TripAdvisor website and I can summarise it in one word; Fabulous! !!!!!!! My birthday lunch I along with 14 friends had a wonderful lunch at Hansons last November, I have not set aside time to write my review up to now due to a busy life! However I have to say it confirmed my view that this is the best restaurant in Swansea city. The food is always amazing, service excellent and the atmosphere is exactly how you want, it’s busy always as it’s so popular but still quiet enough to feel relaxed. You are never rushed and always made to feel welcome. I would definitely recommend it for a special meal particularly, it’s not cheap but not silly prices either and you get good value for your money. Amazing food Smoked salmon and melon, included crab, caviar and prawns! The three of us had the same starter, followed by pork for myself and my mother and my wife had the hake!This place was busy which created a lovely atmosphere, the wine was reasonable and excellent a really good malbec “zapa” we couldn’t fault it.I’m allergic to cows milk and wheat with no problem. Top Food expertly cooked A spontaneous visit to Hanson’s last night brought a much deserved smile to my face after a long day in the office. The food never fails to impress – Andrew is a true master of his trade and truly deserves his rosettes. I have to disagree with Rachel D in that it is expensive. We had a starter of chicken and foie gras parfait and one of scallops, followed by the thickest rib-eye steak I have ever seen and a dish of lamb three ways. Extra seasonal vegetables and two large glasses of very good red wine and two italian beers at under £75 seems pretty reasonable to me. Having been charged £50 at another Swansea eaterie last year for unspeakably horrible food and wine Hanson’s is probably one of the best value restaurants in town. Top quality food expertly cooked – what more could a girl ask for? Top Quality in Swansea We dined here on a Saturday evening. The food was absolutely top quality. I have even been converted back to laver bread after trying it with the delicious scallops! We both had the welsh trio of lamb (in a mini shephards pie), beef and venison for a main, and it was outstanding – the best venison I’ve ever had, and the steak was first-rate too. Looking for fault, perhaps the lamb Shephards’ pie was a little ordinary, but overall it was the best main we’ve had in Swansea. The specials board can be difficult to read for a few tables, and you are packed in a little tight.If you are on a budget, it’s worth knowing that they serve drinks other than those on the wine list, but there isn’t a drinks list anywhere. Believe the hype! It’s a superb little place. excellent lovely restaurant beautiful service great food had a lovely meal with my wife which we enjoyed immensely the waiter could not do enough Fine and original combination of tastes Excellent restaurant. Traditional but original combination of tastes giving a nice arrangement on the plate and a delight in the mouth. And also very friendly staff and very cosy atmosphere. Summary: perfect! Delicious We have always enjoyed dining here. On our last visit we used a Groupon voucher. We were a little aprenhensive as we were not sure that we would enjoy as much. We needn’t have worried. The menu was more limited on the offer ( which is the case in most restaurants ) however the taste and experience was not compromised. A visit here will not dissapoint you . 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. 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. 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. Amazing pearl of Swansea I want to leave a review and want them to prosper but absolutely love this restaurant as is. Booking is essential we were a party of three, wine was excellent Marlborough savignon blanc, our starters were 2 times smoked salmon which was gorgeous and scallops (great scallops which didn’t need the accompanying items) Main course hake Kiev and pork belly amazing, I am a pain as on for map diet but have absolutely no issues as they always cater for my dietary issues. Great staff we love it here, desserts are similarly excellent, two tahitian pannacottas and an espresso. Excellent value at £133 Brilliant value, great location, going for lunch is great for ‘something to do’ without large expense. I have been to the Hanson many times and I keep going back. It is the best place in Swansea to go if you want good food and value for money, especially for lunch. As my boyfriend points out you could have a frozen-food starter and main from Frankie and Bennies or TGI Fridays for the same price as you could go here and have beautiful fresh food, three courses and good portion sizes. Young people should not be intimidated under the illusion that it is expensive and posh – because it isn’t. You just get good food for good value. Set Lunch with 3/4 options for each course is £12.50 for two courses and £16.50 for 3 My boyfriend and I will go here rather than going to the cinema or something like that. It’s great especially for young people like ourselves who don’t have a lot of money to spend. Evening meals are more expensive, but that is to be expected and when I have eaten here in the evening they certainly delivered.As a regular visitor to award-winning restaurants, it is by far the best place to eat in central Swansea and it definitely deserves its 2 AA rosettes. Don’t sit downstairs in the basement! Visited with husband and parents and booked early table around 6:30pm – I was warned that they only had tables downstairs available, and I said this was ok wrongly thinking that they meant ground floor. The basement is fine but was very quiet until two other tables arrived. We also felt slightly forgotten about until the two other tables came. Food was excellent though and the staff are lovely. We also had some very nice wine and desserts off the specials choices were incredible! Let us know what we were able to do for you.