Top five oldest and cosiest pubs to visit in the Vale of Glamorgan

Here at the Barry & District News and Penarth Times, we compiled a list of the top five cosiest and most historic pubs to enjoy a few.

Blue Anchor Inn - Barry 

This 14th-century pub is steeped in history, and has a cosy interior, with a warm log fire to warm up and enjoy a pint.

The Grade II-listed pub is more than 600 years old and was even used as a tobacco drying shed in the 18th century as Abertawr was a smuggling hotspot. 

The Blue Anchor Pub in Barry. Picture: Google (Image: Google)

The pub has been run by the same family since 1940 and is located in East Abertawr in Rhoose.

The Captain's Wife - Sully 

The pub was originally Sully House, owned by a sea captain who kept the body of his wife in a box that was mistaken for treasure and stolen. 

The Captains Wife in Sully. Picture: Google (Image: Google)The country pub in Penarth is steeped in history, the cosy corners are a perfect place to enjoy the darker nights and colder weather with a pint. 

It is located in Sully, Penarth.

The Golden Lion - Penarth 

This pub was recently our first pub of the week, and it was one of the first ten pubs to open in the town in the 19th century. 

The Golden Lion in Penarth. Picture: Google (Image: Google)The pub has a large real fire and a cosy area to enjoy a cold pint. 

It is located at the back streets of Glebe Street in Penarth. 

The Old Swan Inn - Llantwit Major 

This 16th-century pub is one of the oldest in Llantwit Major and has a cosy fire area to get warm and enjoy a nice pint in the bar area. 

Old Swan Inn at Llantwit Major. Picture: Google (Image: Google)The pub has seen many celebrities visit such as Randolph Hearst, an American newspaper publisher, and actress Marion Davies 

It is located on Church Street in Llantwit Major. 

St Fagans Castle - Penarth 

This cosy little pub is the perfect place to unwind with a pint in front of its fire. 

St Fagan's Castle pub in Penarth. Picture: Google (Image: Google)The pub re-opened last year after a £224,000 refurbishment and sits in the heart of Penarth. 

It is located on the corner of Glebe Street and Windsor Road.