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Lovely food, locally sourced Fantastic food, quite a good choice with a 3 course set menu for under £20. Enjoyed the lava bread crumble and cockle popcorn, always good to have local food choices. Quite a small restaurant, but felt intimate so good atmosphere. Thoroughly recommended!
Lunch menu outstanding value Another lovely meal, unfortunately a long wait for the bill. I would love for this restaurant to be bigger, as there is no privacy. You can hear most conversation in restaurant.Still one of my favourite restaurants in Swansea 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! BEST RESTAURANT IN SWANSEA AT THE PRESENT TIME I eat out a lot and Hanson at the Chelsea is definitely streets ahead of the competition if you are willing to pay just a few pounds more. Their set lunch at £13.95 (2 courses) is maybe a couple of £s above most of their competition, but the quality and presentation is streets above – I have eaten less of a standard at Michelin Star places. I had the Goats cheese on Foccacia to start and then the Roast Belly of Pork, both of which were superb – been there a few times so definitely not a one off, the quality of food and service is consistent. Only down side is that it is not the biggest of venues and so the tables are close together and being its so popular then it can seem a bit crowded – but in fairness there is nothing they can do about that! Don’t be put off if they offer you a table downstairs, its now light and airy and a bit quieter than upstairs. Am sure the evening service is equally as good. Best restaurant in Swansea Such a find I just wish I’d found it sooner! Honestly the food is amazing, brilliant flavours, cooked perfectly and makes you want to go back time and time again! The chef is without a doubt on another level than most in Swansea and creates a range of mouth watering dishes throughout the year. I’ve been there several times and found both the atmosphere and service very warm, relaxed and friendly. I’d recommend for special occasions or a week day meal as they do great deals. Suitable for couples, family, friends, business or solo. Can’t wait to go back! I want to eat here everyday! Absolutely beautiful! The staff are brilliant and very attentive. I have never been to a place like this before so was worried if i would like it but i was pleasantly suprised. Food took 10-15 minutes to come and was hot. Beautifully presented. Very good range of different foods to have. The 1 thing I have to mention is that nothing is ever too much trouble!! If u want cheesey mash with your steak instead of chips then no problem, if you dont want your cod in batter then no problem I even heard somebody order ‘whatever the chef wants to give me’. Would definately eat here again without a doubt! 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. AMAZING meal!!! My friend and I visited here in June. It was last minute and we managed to get a booking thank God!!! I had never been before and it was a nice cosy restaurant with not many tables which suited us fine.The food I had was out of this world!!! For starter I had a salmon & potato fishcake with a per las centre, mushy peas and cockle popcorn. I don’t even like mushy peas or cockles but I eat every last bit and loved all of it!!! The best starter I have ever had and I was gutted when it ended!!!For main we both had a rare sirloin steak, triple cooked chips, onion rings and bearnaise sauce. Again it was out of this world!!! The steak was like butter and melted in the mouth, it was so tasty!!! It was also my first try of bearnaise sauce which was delicious!!!I would thouroughly recommend the cafe. I’d say the prices are mid-high but the quality and taste of the food is worth every penny. I have also visited for lunch since then and the lunch menu is very reasonable.Can’t wait to visit again!!! Another great lunch My second visit. Great lunch time menu. The food is fabulous and the staff are very welcoming and friendly. The wine choice is great as well. Beautiful food, attentive service I had dinner here with some colleagues on Wednesday evening. The menu has been refreshed a little since my last visit some months ago. I had a delightful ‘mini welsh breakfast’ followed by the tornado of beef and my favourite trio of deserts. The accompanying wine menu was excellent as ever and the service is friendly and efficient without being overbearing.The restaurant can feel a little cramped when it’s full but it enjoys a nice informal atmosphere.I’d recommend without hesitation. 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. Worth a Visit!! This is our second time we have eaten at this restaurant. All I can say is the food is outstanding! Be aware the portions are quite big so make sure you are hungry! You would need to book as they are very popular! We are bringing some friends to try this restaurant as we have raved on about it! We will see you again can’t wait, local produce at its best proud to be welsh! Excellent ! We have been a few times for a relaxing dinner and they always deliver . Food is fantastic, service is very attentive and professional , and the atmosphere is very relaxing . We will be back for more soon ! 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. 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 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 Fantastic food and service Celebrated our anniversary with a wonderful three course lunch. Each course we had was delicious. The service provided by Molly made the whole experience perfect. Can’t wait to return. Repetiré Comida excelente, productos de calidad, gran servicio, ambiente agradable, raciones de cantidad suficiente y buena relación calidad precio. Recomendable al 100% 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 …… Evening Meal with a friend We asked what the chef recommended. He said, via the waitress, Mollie, that the Halibut was exceptionally good that day (6th June). We took his advice. It was ‘melt in the mouth’ delicious. Always an excellent meal whether day or evening. As my old school friend who now lives in Canada was over at her birthday time.. I naturally took her to the best restaurant in Swansea. Superb small, cosy, and excellent service only topped by the food.Hansons run 2 sittings per evening 7pm and 9pm. You will need to book and suggest that you go for the 7pm slot as I was gutted that they had run out of specials by 9pm. The scallops with pancetta and Lavabread crumble is to die for.Not bad value either. Great food, relaxed service, reasonable value What more can you ask for? There is a regular dinner menu and a ‘specials’ board … the prices of some dishes were on the high side but, overall, fairly reasonable. The set-lunch menu looks to be excellent value. EXCELLENT RESTAURANT AND SERVICE – NEVER DISAPPOINTS This has to be one of the best restaurants in Swansea… you need to book ahead as hardly ever can get in as a “walk in” as it has limited tables and very popular. Service is attentive and welcoming – always friendly and making sure everything is fine, they are constantly on the watch out to see if anyone needs anything. The food is excellent – set menu at lunchtime is extremely good value and week on week there are always some changes with popular things such as steak, fish etc., always available. Am personally not a great dessert person but they do look stunning and when I have been with a guest then they have always certainly enjoyed. Definitely worth going… one of the best establishments in town! 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. 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. Beaujolais Nouveau Ate at this restaurant with friends for the first time on Beaujolais Nouveau Day. Restaurant was busy with great atmosphere. Set menu all sounded delicious. Had salmon and crab starter, beef main and profiteroles as dessert. Considering how busy it was, service was quick and efficient. Food was delicious too. Looking forward to visiting when not quite so busy! Great food, good atmosphere I have visited here a few times. NYE being the last. I have always enjoyed the meal. Lunch time is really good value for money. Dishes never look huge but always have more than enough food. It is advisable to book as it’s only a small place The chef here is consistent , I wish the service was . The food you can not fault , the service varies , either the waitresses are not trained sufficiently or are there part time and not really bothered , they are not bad but just not up to the standard one would expect to accompany such cooking . On the other hand We have very good service from a couple of Waiters who have or still do work there , its odd .As an aside , we were due some change , approx thirteen pounds , it never came back it was assumed it was the tip , yes it was part of it , but if they had not assumed , which they should not have done , they would have actually had it made up to the full ten per cent , a costly assumption , change should always be returned as a courtesy .You will not be dis-appointed with what you choose to eat though. Posh Nosh A great venue! Just off Wind Street, by the Varsity, exhibits this cracking restaurant. Me and a few friends decided to book during the week and were pleasantly surprised how remarkable this restaurant is. The menu offers a wide selection of dishes including; Seafood, Pork, Steak and much more, (with the main dishes valued between £12-£20) and the option of choosing the three course set menu for £20. The majority of the menu is a little difficult to understand but the quality of food was incredible! I decided to have the set menu which offered three great dishes for impeccable value. Our waitress was very pleasant and polite, offering us assistance when requested, which made the evening more pleasurable. I feel the cost of the evening truly reflects the quality of food/service and would highly recommend this restaurant for any occasion and intend on visiting again very soon.LTMC 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. Good food and service I’ve tried some places in town and I think this has been the best so far. Nice fish, well cooked and seasoned with good presentation. And not too pricey for what you get. Lovely service too. Best meal in Swansea! I have regularly eaten at this restaurant and it is great value for money. As for the review before this one, how can you have the misfortune to eat there more than once. If. You didn’t like it the first time, you shouldn’t have returned. If your worried about your overdraft, there is always the harvester with free salad counter. What a pearled… Let’s clarify a few things… If I were looking at TripAdvisor at this restaurant, and read through the varying reviews, I wouldn’t know what to think. So, having eaten here on Tuesday, let me clarify through my experience:- The food is excellent. If you are not a big eater, I’d certainly recommend ordering 2 starters. It took quite a while to get through the starter course of scallops.- Without ordering vegetables, the mains are a manageable size (I ordered the Veal, which was without vegetables, so had these as a side dish).- The price of the food is the top end, especially in Swansea, but the quality is good enough to deserve the prices. It’s certainly a ‘special occasion’ restaurant.- There are both tables with chairs and tables with benches. So you may well be sitting close to another table. I’d recommend upon booking asking for a separate table. I have not seen downstairs, so cannot comment. On Tuesday night the restaurant was full, had a lovely atmosphere, and as we were on a separate table for 4, did not feel too close to other diners.- The waiting times for food are towards the longer end. We actually had our starter and main course in reasonable time considering the restaurant was full. However, dessert did take a long time, ironically when the restaurant was at its quietest. Our drinks order was taken within 5 minutes and our food order within 10.- The service lets the restaurant down. The staff are not particularly attentive or caring. We got a negative vibe off our waitresses, however it did not affect our enjoyment of the night or the meal. It was the little things – placing your food down hurriedly and carelessly, not providing cutlery before the courses rather than after & general demeanour. So, a great restaurant for special occasions or in search of good, tasty food (but don’t think you will be treated like royalty). Request a separate table if you don’t like being too close to others, give yourself time and enjoy the wine and great food. Lovely lunch Great food + atmosphere. Very busy though – make sure you book, especially to get a table upstairs (nicer). Out of this world! It was my second time here last night, and I’ll be back very very soon. It was outstanding!I had scallops to start and my husband had duck three ways – both amazing. We both had the lamb then, also amazing! I had chocolate torte for dessert which was delicious and my husband had crème brûlée as it’s his favourite. He even got a second one to take home! Thank you to Zach and Libby for their fabulous service, a top night all round! Simply great! My husband and I have been here a few times and have taken people here too. It’s our favourite place to eat in Swansea. It’s not all chrome and shiney things, it’s not pretentious, it is just – simply great!It’s not big and it’s not overly fancy but it does really good food choices, with quality ingredients, cooked really well, served by friendly people and the price is incredibly reasonable. We are always surprised that it is not busier given what it offers. We don’t live in Swansea so we aren’t able to be regulars, but if we lived closer we would be. 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 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’. 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! 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! One of the better restaurants We dined in Hanson at the Chelsea on a week night in early August. we had brought our boat to Swansea Marina and the restaurants in that area did not appeal, so we walked uo the street to look for something better. Hansons were close to fully booked, but were able to accommodate us in a small basement space- not the most cosy area as it featured a dehumidifier which remained on show throughout service, but they did well to fit us in and the result was fine. Several other tables were also sat in the basement and we enjoyed some friendly chat with them, which made the night good fun. The food was of a high standard and brought out in a timely fashion given that the restaurant was very busy. One or two minor service slip-ups occurred- athe table next to us never got their olives and we didn’t receive a jug of water- but these are minor points. Recommended (especially against the chain-food wasteland that seems to be the rest of Swansea’s commercial centre) and we would visit again. Birthday treat with the wife Picked up a voucher from zoo land , and phoned and booked table for Wednesday evening .Turned up and the place was quite busy seemed that a lot of dinners had the zoo land vouchers.The restaurant is small & homely ; staff where friendly and most helpful .A three course meal for 2 cost £38 which was great value The wife & I had the Chicken liver pâté (see picture of menu for full description ) , followed by the beef (£4 supplement ) . Both courses where excellently , backed up by clean plates . I will admit to leaving a few chips to ensure I’d left room for the desert .Wife had the creme brûlée which was quickly dispatched . I had the triple chocolate tart , was ok but slightly disappointing , was served a tad cold which made it had to break through the white chocolate topping , but soon warmed up a and the rich chocolate was soon dispatched. Well worth a revisit , next time think we will give the full menu a go , quite liked the look of the 6 course special in the black board Good food ; great service , at a reasonable price what more can I say ! Ps I’ve made a conscious decision not to photograph the food when I visit a restaurant. I enjoy looking around seeing what’s on people plates much more interesting than looking at an on line badly taken still life . if you want to see what it looks like go and try it 👍 5 star service & food!! A long overdue visit for us, and a lovely experience all round. We went for the 7 course “taster” menu, amazing value for money at only £40 pp for such excellence. Have paid far more than that at other more pretentious restaurants, and have come away feeling hungry, unlike the generous taster portions we enjoyed this evening, As a footnote, credit is due also to the amazing Molly, who single-handedly waited on a full restaurant this evening, such efficiency on her part added greatly to our experience👍👍 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? Excellent food and service We went here for dinner and all really enjoyed the evening. Both the food and service was excellent. I had the scotch egg and confit duck, both of which would not have been out of place in the West End. 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. Quality in a small setting Took advantage of a Travelzoo offer and had the special menu. Good choices, well cooked. Well presented. Very tasty, although a bit too rich. Excellent service and a great atmosphere. Will go again 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. 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. 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 Superb visited this restaurant for the first time, it was faultless. Food and menu was excellent. Staff friendly and helpful. atmosphere lively. Prices were on the high side but certainly felt we had a ” special ” meal. Will definitely go again and would recommend. 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! Another Lovely Lunch at Hansons. My wife and I eat at Hansons every few weeks and every time the food is excellent. Not the cheapest, but you will have to a long way to get better food. The service is always first class. I would go so far as to say the best restaurant in or around Swansea. 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☺️ Amazing food with great staff. Amazing food with great staff. An all round success. The venue is so subdued and relaxed whilst the food is a triumph and exciting. Jewel of a restaurant Was taken to Hanson’s for a birthday taster meal and all I can say is wow! The food was delicious and superbly presented and the service faultless. It’s a small restaurant so booking is advisable but well worth it 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. Excellent food and service I eat here regularly as it is one of my favourite restaurants in Swansea. I visited with friends this week to celebrate Christmas. It was busy but the service was friendly and efficient. We ate from the lunch menu. To start I had the chicken liver parfait with chutney and warm walnut bread which was delicious. For the main it was baked hake on a bed of welsh rarebit and mash. The fish was succulent and the combination of flavours worked well. For dessert I had the chocolate tart which set my taste buds tingling, coffee rounded off one of the best meals I have had for a while. The three course lunch menu is £19.95 and worth every penny and, if you haven’t done so before, I would recommend a visit. One thing to note however, if you have mobility problems, is that the toilet is upstairs with no lift. Hidden Gem A great friendly small restaurant serving top quality food. This small restaurant is tucked away just off Wind Street and probably goes unnoticed by many people, it is however always full. We visited for a birthday party and were not disappointed. There is a reasonable menu choice predominantly of fresh fish or meat dishes and a good wine list.Between us we tried for starters the fishcakes, pate and scallops, all very good, For main we tried the Fillet Steak and the Salmon. Again both really good. And deserts we had the sticky toffee pudding. Good service and a chat with the owner/chef at the end of the evening made it a very enjoyable visit. We will certainly be visiting again. 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. Above average but could be excellent We had a lovely lunch here. It’s a small place and our server kept apologising for the waits which were fine and not excessive! Very reasonable lunch menu- we both loved our starters. The mains were fine but not as good as the starters. The reason I can only give 4 stars. The service needs a few tweaks. Two servers on duty and they were both lovely and friendly. But… we had to ask for a spoon for the soup starter, a steak knife for the main course and our Prosecco was brought to us in an ice bucket but once the bottle was dispatched into the table the ice bucket was taken. Also I was asked to place orders for me and my partner while he was in the loo. None of this are dealbreakers- they were lovely and I hope this is constructively (recognise they were busy!) – but the focus seemed a bit off. We’ll come again probably! Beware the 7 course scam 😉 The food is absolutely top notch, the front of house staff have personality, the ambience is great and highly recommend BUT we went for the 7 course special. At the end of the meal I pointed out we’d only had 6 courses. ‘Oh we must’ve forgotten the bread and butter, I’ll make a deduction from your bill’ !!!!! Result £2.45 off!!!! Faultless My wife and I came here for our wedding anniversary dinner and it was lovely. The food was perfect the service excellent. Nice atmosphere and great value. Very very good and well worth the trip. excellent lunch – worth booking we had a really good meal from the set lunch menu, to celebrate a family birthday.The menu offfered a good, sensible choice, and the food was well cooked and presented. The restaurant was pretty much full, but service was efficient and always friendly.We looked at the blackboard menu too, and were impressed with the local seafood on offer (though didn’t deviate from the good value set menu).For around £80 for three, including a decent bottle of wine and coffee, we felt this added up to an excellent experience. Lush Lunch!!! ‘Hanson at the Chelsea’ was recommended to me by a representative that visited our company in the Midlands, he came from Swansea and I was off to the Gower on holiday, he said “you must go to this place, it is amazing”. I duly booked lunch to celebrate my 60th birthday – we were not disappointed – we chose from the selection of the set lunch menu and the food was locally sourced, imaginative, beautifully cooked and very well presented. This restaurant is a little gem hidden away on a side street and most certainly a credit to the owner, we will visit again, thank you, you made my birthday memorable and my waistline expand!! Excellent food and service… can’t fault it! Wow… we dined here on our first night in Swansea and what a delight. Starting with Scallops served with black pudding and duck rillettes with a duck egg and toast and followed by the Welsh salt marsh lamb, this was a delightful meal. The lamb comprised 3 large lamb cutlets, served pink, and a small pan of gorgeous shepherds pie… the accompaniment was dauphinois potatoes, mash and a root purée…. we ordered a side of mixed vegetables merely to add a little contrast to the richness. To finish the meal we shared the dessert platter…. wow! Three desserts -all amazing – bread and butter pudding, Creme brûlée and cheesecake and a small selection of cheese and crackers…. an amazing finale. We left with a very full feeling, hoping that the standard would be repeated the following evening at another Swansea restaurant…. sadly it wasn’t! A ‘must visit’ if in Swansea. Exceptionally good food. There doesn’t seem to be much choice of fish restaurants in Swansea ( outside of fish and chip shops ) that we could find, but the Hanson came up and we decided to give it a go and managed to get a reservation for the evening on the day.It’s a varied menu but we both went for fish dishes in the shape of sea bass fillets and the sea food medley and both we truly superb.Young serving staff who were keen, but perhaps not up to the same quality as the food but then that was a tall bar to reach and didn’t take away from the fact that this was one of the best restaurant meals we’ve had in many years.As other reviewers have said this restaurant is not cheap, but then this quality isn’t. Lovely food and cosy atmosphere Met with friends for lunch which was beautifully presented and really tasty. Lovely home cooked soup to start and salmon with lovely spicy shredded vegetables – delicious. Lemon tart to finish with ice cream. This place never disappoints! Can’t wait for next visit. 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. Our first visit will not be our last – Fab Evening This was our first visit to Hanson and definitely will not be our last, everything is first class the staff are attentive but very discreet, The food is fab, excellent selection and quality. The surrounding are small but fab, so much better than these huge restaurants which are everywhere these days.highly recommended and cannot wait to return either for another evening meal or will definitely be trying their lunch time menu. Great Food Finally managed a table one Friday lunchtime after a couple of earlier attempts had met with a “sorry but fully booked”. And we could understand why. The fish dishes, for which the restaurant has a deservedly good reputation, were superb but the menu also offers a wide selection of dishes if fish is not your thing. Meals are cooked to order and service can be a bit slow so if time is of the essence then this is not for you. One couple who took their seats walked out before being served a drink which was a shame as they missed one of the best and most conistent restaurants in the Swansea area. Lovely meal, but more company than we bargained for The food here is not cheap, but is fantastic. My steak with peppercorn sauce was terrific, as was the wine. I even ate the onion rings, which I usually despise. Not because I was starving – they actually looked very appetising. After being thoroughly stuffed from the main courses, my partner and I both had to find room for the tempting desserts and I was not let down by my créme brulée.The downside of our evening was being sat so close to the next couple it was rather uncomfortable. This was made worse by the fact that the lady did not stop moaning about her partner underpaying a painter who had done her a deal (I think). It was not a case of us eavesdropping, but there was so little room between us it was like being placed on a table for four with complete strangers. Personally I hate it when this happens, as knowing you will be overheard can stop you speaking freely and therefore properly relaxing.There were other tables spaced out more generously, but it’s luck of the draw whether you end up on one. I will still wholeheartedly recommend the restaurant as we both ended up totally fulfilled by the meal itself. chelsea cafe Advance booking needed.Small with a lovely cosy atmosphere.Very frendly staff. Excellent food, reasonably priced.Duck egg & pate with soldiers a very nice starter as was the salmon fishcake.The lamb main was absolutely delicious,unfortunatly we didn’t have space for a desert after the first 2 courses.This place is consistantly excelent. 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. 21st Birthday- Round 2. I was treated to a meal here to celebrate my 21st birthday (might have been my 30th…not too sure). I didnt know where I was going and had never been here before…..BUT it did not disappoint!! The food was outstanding and the 2 bottles of wine were even better. The staff were fantastic! Really helpful, friendly and welcoming. Some of the best service I’ve ever recieved while dining out. Couldn’t have asked for a better place to celebrate my 30th….I mean my 21st!!! Lovely Saturday lunch Four of us came here for a birthday celebration. The restaurant is small but well laid out so it doesn’t feel crowded. There was a good atmosphere with all tables full. The menu is divided between a really good value fixed price selection with six good choices per course and a more expensive but interesting a la carte. Starters were good ranging from from soups to a succulent mushroom bake with Welsh rarebit crumb. My belly pork main was delicious and the pheasant that my partner had was delightful. All in all a thoroughly good experience to set us up for a welsh defeat!! 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. Great food, great service, great Resturant! Have visited the Chelsea on numerous occasions and must say on every visit the food just gets better and better! We visited on our first outing with our newborn baby and the waitress could not have done anymore to accommodate our needs. The lunchtime specials are great value with an excellent selection ! Fantastic Fantastic! Fine dining in a relaxed environment. Food is of an incredibly high standard. Service excellent. Excellent service, excellent lunch choice My mother and I decided to have lunch here as word of mouth reviews were very complimentary. I am a fussy eater but was torn as to the choice of starters. We chose a salmon starter and a goats cheese starter. Good portions and tasted wonderful. We paid the extra to have steak which was perfect. The service was second to none. We were served by a young gentleman who was attentive and extremely helpful with our choice of meals. Excellent place to take a party group and will do so in the near future. Lovely cuisine with flare! Here one lunch time in December, despite being really busy we were welcomed by a smiling waitress. Swansea smoked salmon starter was sublime! My hubby had fish for main and I had lamb shank, both delivered with flare and great taste. Dinner in Swansea It was a friday nite. We didn’t book a table but we still had place. Lucky for us, because the resto was quite full afterwards. The resto was small and cosy. The location wasn’t good with noisy bars and clubs on the opposit side of the resto.The menu was small with a fine selection of starters and main dishes. We took the swansea smoked salmon and the courgette soup as starter. The salmon was well prepared and matches quite well with the crab and the sweet fruit. The soup was ok, nothing special here. As main dish we got the gower lamb, which was also well prepared and seasoned well. Overall we were quite satisfied with our meal. Fantastic Food and service Fantastic Food and service. Came here with friends and our 8 year old daughter, were made very welcome by the staff who made every effort to ensure not only we were looked after, but our daughter was able to eat what she wanted. The lunchtime menu has a good variety of choice and is excellent value. The wine to compliment the food was superb. Would certainly recommend as a location for family meals, romantic meals catching up with friends etc. The food just keeps getting better and better. Little Gem My partner and I had lunch here today 18/01/14 this is our second visit to the restaurant. the food was fantastic on both occasions. It is a small restaurant so an early booking would be advised. Well worth a visit!!! 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. Amazing food with great staff. Amazing food with great staff. An all round success. The venue is so subdued and relaxed whilst the food is a triumph and exciting. Hanson at the Chelsea Fantastic little restaurant specialising in seafood. Food was great and the service friendly. We were a large party but even though the restaurant is small the staff coped well and all the food was on time and hot! Book to avoid disappointment. Another Great Meal at Hansons. We are regular visitors to Hansons at the Chelsea, and every time we have excellent food and first class service.This is most certainly one of the very best restaurants in Swansea and for many miles around.I would thoroughly recommend Hansons to anyone who appreciates good food. 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 Amazing! My husband took me here for a surprise anniversary meal and it was by far one of the best restaurants I have been to. Amazing food prepared with the utmost care, attentive staff and wonderful surroundings 10/10 Hanson at the Chelsea!! We keep returning for delicious food I have to say I love that every time we have visited this restaurant, we have enjoyed our food enormously. The new re vamp of the restaurant is very much appreciated and makes dining even more pleasurable.We visited at the beginning of August to “eat out to help out”, my partner was so impressed that he drove up to Caerphilly to bring his 80+ year old Mam down for a weekend so that she could she could join us for lunch.All the food on both occasions was delicious, we had the crab and smoked salmon salad, fish cake with the melted cheesy filling, my partner had the flat iron steak with all the trimmings and I had the hake ( picture below). For dessert, I had the brownie and Gareth the bread and butter pudding… excellent value normally for 3 course set lunch menu, but with the £10 off per person, it was exceptional.On our visit with Gareth’s Mam, we ate royally too, including a belly of pork, confit of duck, sirloin steak and hake in batter. The starters included a butternut squash soup, fish cake and a smoked salmon and citrus salad. Desserts were the white chocolate, lime and ginger cheesecake, bread and butter pudding and I couldn’t resist the brownie again ( where there’s chocolate, I’m always sold).Once again we had a lovely relaxed lunch with excellent service, Hanson’s at the Chelsea is the nicest restaurant that I have visited in Swansea.I must add that we have never eaten down stairs, so I would suggest after reading other reviews that when booking you ask for a table on the ground floor. I would 100% recommend you to try this little gem in the centre of the city…I must also add that when we visited as a family, I ordered the smoked salmon, avocado and citrus starter, the avocado was missing! I didn’t say anything as the food was scrummy as it was & there was the addition of melon, so perhaps it was a replacement…? Enjoyable lunch I have been here a couple of times recently for lunch and was impressed with the meal quality and the service..A reassuringly small selection of fixed price lunches at good value prices; when there is a large section it usually means lower quality in my experienceDecent wines are served by the glass as well as by the bottle. Let us know what we were able to do for you.
