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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!
Worth the search A cold night in Swansea, alone on business, and looking for a friendly retreat with good food, all I could see were the chain restaurants and noisy places packed with students. Then, in an alley I found Hansons restaurant – small, cosy and superb food. Obviously a family business, the food was well presented, tasty, using local produce and with an inventive touch. The mushroom risotto was creamy, with at least 3 types of musroom, The cod mornay much better than expected with herby saute potatoes – just what I needed, comfort food with class!I would recommend to all who are in Central Swansea and looking for a romantic or comfortable place to eat and drink well for a modest bill. 
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. Fantastic food On a visit back to Swansea to see family, my wife and I decided to try this on the basis of the reputation of the previous hansons restaurant and on trip advisor reviews. We were very impressed. Small and intimate, the atmosphere is relaxed and the menu small enough to be fresh and local where possible. We are both fish lovers and so our choices leaned towards this side if the menu although there were some attractive alternatives available. My wife’s sole was the best she has ever tasted and my scallops (starter) were also up there. At £80 for 3 courses and wine, we felt this was fantastic value for the quality of food, although Swansea is over-run with restaurants which may impact on prices. We loved this place and would recommend whole-heartedly (dined August 3rd 2012). Lovely food and atmosphere We booked only the day before, but were told because we were only a table of two that they’d be able to fit us. Upon arrival, we were taken downstairs to sit on our own- not ideal as we weren’t told this on the phone. Here we ordered drinks and our food, before a waitress come down to tell us a table had cancelled and there was now a table upstairs available for us. We were seated, right beneath the specials board. A bit gutted that we didn’t see this or was made aware of the specials before ordering.Despite this, we really enjoyed our evening from here…We ordered 3 courses; we had the duck and the fillet steak, both beautiful food. Could not fault it, one of the nicest dishes I’ve had. My partner also described the cheesecake as “the best cheesecake I’ve ever had”.It’s only a small restaurant, and all the tables are quite close together. I personally like this, as it creates character and atmosphere. And the staff were lovely and really friendly. Overall, a lovely evening out. 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. Annual review A great menu, made it difficult to choose at first; unfortunately, for a few of us, they didn’t have everything available, which was disappointing. There were 20 people which was a challenge, but the service could have been a little better; some waited ages even for a soft drink.The quality of the food was very good and no one complained about that.I would visit again, but would make sure that a large group is not going. Despite Covid restrictions still friendly with excellent food We went to celebrate out 20th Wedding anniversary as we had enjoyed our previous occasional visits. Despite Covid we found it was still excellent for a leisurely lunch and an excellent bottle of rea wine. The staff were attentive and we both enjoyed our food and wine. Can not fault the food , wine or the staff. An excelent lunch and we will be back. Gourmet Excellent food with diverse choice in an unassuming location. So close to Christmas we were lucky to get a table. 
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) 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 .. Great Evening Meal Five of us dined here as working in the area. It had come highly recommended and it certainly didn’t fa8l to impress. From start to finish everything from service, wine, food, ambiance etc. was as close to perfect as it gets. Will definitely return. Excellent Food, great service Friendly service and fantastic food. II couldn’t choose between two starters so had both. The Buffalo Mozzarella was very creamy and the scallops were stunning. I was on a birthday meal so treated myself to the excellent Cotes De Boeuf which was cooked to perfection. 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. 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. 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 . HAD A GREAT NIGHT Currently no.17on TA for Swansea so there must be 16 other absolutely ‘must visit’ restaurants (-have been to one of them and sadly that one came nowhere near the standards we experienced ‘at the Chelsea’).The food was excellent,service very attentive without being OTT and the restaurant clientele was fun and friendly all adding up to a great ambience.Altogether excellent and highly recommended 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 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. Delicious Came here for lunch recently. The front of house young lady was very welcoming and service was very good. The lunch menu is reasonably priced and the food delicious. All plates were very well presented. I’ll definitely come here again. Recommended. 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. 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. Nearly perfect Went for an anniversary meal. Pork belly delicious and presentation stunning. Steaks weren’t 5* I’m afraid and we’ve defiantly had a better cut of meat elsewhere. Fish was lovely but served with just 2 boiled potatoes so the people eating fish were still Hungry. All desserts ordered were lovely. All in all I would recommend, however I just feel the fish should come with some vegetables on the same and not 2 potatoes, as it’s not cheap, and also look at the quality of steaks you get. I won’t mark down as it’s a lovely little restaurant but feel with minor improvements it would be perfect. Going to try the daytime next time as it I’m sure it’ll be much better value 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 Local food, beautifully cooked This is the third time I’ve been here mainly for work, it is a small restaurant with a nice ambience. Food is based on local and welsh produce and is pria daily meat and fish, but does have a small range of vegetarian options. A good wine list complements the food. I had butternut squash soup which was nice, though a little under seasoned. For mains I had salmon with mozzarella, figs, avocado … I could have done with some more vegetables on the table. Dessert was a trio which were really nice. All in all, a nice meal though service was a little slow, especially towards the end of the evening. I would recommend it. Fantastic food, so-so service I would definately recommend this resteraunt 100% as far as the food is concerned, we were a large party and so I saw (and tasted!!) quite a few of the options. Everything I tried was first class, I had the fish cake and the 8 hour pork and both were stunning. The wine and champagne were also reasonably priced and came from a good selection. My only problem with the whole night was the first waitress we encountered, she was rude and confrontational from the moment we arrived and thankfuly after a while we dealt with other two waiting staff who were both completely proffesional and friendly. The first waitress certainly won’t stop me from repeating my visit but I think that my spirit will dip a little if she come to take our order!! Beautifully gorgeous Visited with a group of girlfriends for lunch today. Lovely welcome even though we were slightly late. The staff were warm and friendly but also professional. The food was gorgeous. The mushroom soup was to die for. The salmon was beautifully done. Others had the steak which was completely tender. Would visit again and again 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. 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. 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 😃 Lunch time Booked for lunchtime, we had the lunchtime menu, both dishes were excellent quality and well presented. Service was fantastic. Overall great experience and would highly recommend and return. Fish Night I had the Scallops with Black Pudding and Quails egg to start, lovely combination and just enough as a starter. For main I had the Sea Bass in with a cockle butter and vegetables, everything was cooked well and all our dishes were presented well.It is a bit more expensive than an average meal in Swansea, but well worth it.Lovely little restaurant, nice atmosphere. 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. 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!!! Suprisingly great food!! Dinner at this place was arranged by our host. Considering the location and set-up of the restaurant, I was humbly suprised by how good the food tastes with excellent presentation. It definitely represent it’s Michelin “guide” menu. We were seated at the basement floor, which was quiet and more convenient for our business discussion. When we arrived at abt 6.30pm, the restaurant was quite empty, thus we were a bit suspicious of the quality. But by the time we leave at about 9.30pm, the restaurant was full and lively upstairs (Ground Floor).Highly recommended. Good food and Great Service Have to call to book a table for four. It was a bit hard to locate due to poor street lighting. Finally had to ask for directions. Got seated and started to order our starters and followed by the main dishes. I didn’t have to wait too long and the food was served. The food tasted great and I was happy with the service as well. The premises were small and I was told it could only accommodate 32 guests. I would recommend and will definitely come back if I am in Swansea in the near future. Always Great Food at The Chelsea Cafe Had lunch midweek with friends. The food was as always excellent. We love going there in the evenings but this time tried lunch there and the food is just as good lunch time as in the evenings.This has to be one of the best restaurants in Wales. A very nice and pleasant lunch for two. 🙂 My wife and I visited for lunch, we arrived just after 12 and found the place empty, within minutes of sitting down many of the tables filled up, some of which were obviously very regular. We were served by a pleasant young lady who took the time to discuss the various options on the menu. My wife ordered, Starter = PateMain= Hadock She says her food was Beautiful !I ordered, Starter= Popcorn Cockles.Main = Fish and chips .My food was lovely as well. We were tempted by the three courses but decided to stay with the two course’s for £12:95 which was a fair price. My wife and I would recommend this restaurant however for me I should have picked something more exciting than the Fish and Chips. To the owner, thanks for a lovely lunch. Nothing is too much This restaurant is quite hidden away you could quite possibly walk past it without realising. Their really accommodating we rang up and said one of the party struggles to walk long distances due to an illness. They said no worries and rearrange seating plans so we could site a street level. The venue is tastefully decorated with a nice ambiance, the staff are polite, well mannered and know the menu. The food….This has to be the best restaurant in Swansea by a long shot. I don’t know what it takes to get a Michelin Star but I’ve been here twice with medium sized parties and nobody has anything except praise. Here’s a Star from me to you. * My all Time Favourite I have been here a few times and never been disappointedMy partner and I took out parents for food here this week. We all had 2 courses and each couple shared a dessert. Not one of us had a single criticism. The food was excellent. The service was fantastic. I can’t recommend you come here enough A real find, loved it I picked this restaurant at random firstly, I wanted to take my family out for lunch some where different but in the region. Then I read some reviews a mixed bag it seems. Well we couldn’t have been happier, they were very understanding as we were badly late due to traffic, kept our table for us and were patient about the whole thing. The food was excellent, we bumped for the fixed lunch menu and I loved every morcel. Tempura cockles fantastic ! Mains, I have to say mine was good but very jealous of the double lamb option. I am coming back to try that looked amazing and cooked perfectly. Pudding’s who can resist chocolate ganache, not me !! Look forward to coming again soon, would certainly be happy to bring clients for lunch, or meet the girls and gladly bring family and friends to dinner here. Well done keep doing what you’re doing. The wine list would please even the picky ones. Awards are very much deserved. Amazing!!! My favourite place to eat!! Food is always consistent and so well presented, and is delicious. Will continue to visit again and again!! Xx By far the best restaraunt in Swansea My husband and myself have eaten here many times and it never fails to impress. It is by far the best place to eat in and around the Swansea area. The food is fabulous, the wine list is good (although a little pricey) and service is seamless. It can get quite busy for a small restaurant, so its wise to book. All I can say is you wont be disappointed, and once you’ve dined here, you will definitely want to do it again. Great food good service Eaten there quite a few times and the food is always good and the service excellentMust be the best restaurant in Swansea great seafood Great Food,Excellent Service,……….But Cold Inside. We had eaten here before and were in the basement i had phoned up and was told downstairs was not open on a weekday to my relief.It was a weekday lunchtime and we had booked for 1-30pm the restaurant was very busy and we were asked by a lovely lady called Molly where to sit there was by the door which we turned down and sat on the left hand side by the fireplace,we both realised straight away how cold it was inside the restaurant and hoped by the time we had food it would warm up.Molly who was the only waitress on looked rushed off her feet,we ordered our starters and mains and service was fairly prompt,my wife choose the chicken liver,and i went for the fishcake,both meals were excellent,for our mains my wife had the belly pork and i had fish and chips again meals were well cooked no complaints,after our food we were feeling quite cold we asked for the bill,by this time Molly was busy serving the big table on the same side as us and was trying her best to serve coffee and desserts and i think it was a few brandys for the big table.We must have waited about half an hour for the bill to come and get paid(I must add Molly seemed under pressure and the wait was not her fault)overall a nice meal service was great but unfortunately you do not book a restaurant and feel cold,would i come back here yes i would but i would insist on a cold winters day not to be seated any where near the door.For all those disabled people level access to go in very tight for space inside tables are situated very close together,toilets upstairs quite steep to go up.I would score this restaurant seven out of ten. 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. Black Friday Somehow myself and 15 friends managed to get a table here at the start of December for black friday.As I have said before, the food cant be faulted and was again bang on. Service was excellent.Restaurant is still in my opinion the best in Swansea and a must visit. Will be trying slice this year as a comparison to Chelsea cafe. Will take some beating in my opinion however. What a find! What a find! This is just off wind street, but yet feels a million miles away with how calm and boutique the venue feels. The tasting menu was excellent. It felt like a real treat but not pretentious. It is small inside, but well laid out. There is a good range of wine and other drinks on offer. We will definitely visit again. Fabulous food team night out What fabulous food a little gem of a find had fish ale to start and belly pork for main and cannot recommendation highly enough was absolutely delicious and filling I could not have a dessert will definitely be back A****** 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. A hidden gem in the city centre Had a fabulous meal at this small and friendly restaurant just off Wind Street in the heart of Swansea city centre. We were worried it might be deserted on a Thursday evening, but were pleased to find a few other discerning diners enjoying their meals. The waitress was very friendly and helpful and not at all overbearing. The menu offered plenty of choice, including seafood, steak, and other meaty choices. The set menu was good value at £20 for three courses (but it was a little hard to read the handwriting on the chalk board!).I had mussels to start – really delicious in a creamy garlicky sauce, really fresh and cooked to perfection. Then I had fillets of sea bass accompanied by a fabulous scallop on a kind of tapenade base, and a king prawn tempura. All excellent. Even the accompanying veg was cooked to perfection – no soggy mange tout here! I went for seafood, as its the speciality – but my friends also enjoyed the 8-hour cooked pork belly and the 28-day aged fillet of beef. No complaints on anything! Puddings were amazing too!We paid around £30 – £35 a head including three courses, extras, liqueur coffees and wine.This place has a really nice ambience and we were there from 7:30pm till 10:30pm – didn’t want to leave! All in all it was really a top quality meal (and my standards are quite high!) and the place really deserves its 2 AA rosettes! An excellent choice for a top class dinner in the city centre – and I’ll be taking the inlaws next time they visit! 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. Excellent food and very good service Just a small gem in the middle of the city. Excellent fish dishes and very good service. Will definetly visit again. thanks Truly delightful We went out for a romantic meal for two as it was our third wedding anniversary and were so happy with the experience of the food and excellent service. It is a small restaurant with a continental flair that gives it a comfortable, cosy feeling. I had a scallop starter followed by seared sea bass and the presentation and flavours were second to none. My husband had a crab starter followed by a belly pork main which was equally delicious. We both had a creme brûlée to complete the mouth watering experience and went home after a perfect evening. We can’t wait to go back again to try the lunch time menu which I am confident will be just as fantastic. Lovely food, nice birthday treat We went here for my birthday and there was a group of 5 of us. We were seated downstairs and we were the only ones downstairs. This was fine as we were a group but would have been disappointing if there were less of us. We all chose the steak and it was excellent. Also the trio of puddings was quite literally like having 3 desserts – I definitely recommend them! Lunch visit Great impression from 1st visit to the Chelsea. Small intimate venue, fantastic service and beautiful food. Starters were perfect, steak and belly pork delicious, and deserts out of this world. £18.95 3 course was great value, plus £2 supplement for steak.Wait no longer than 10m between courses. Waitress couldn’t do enough.Will visit again soon. Amazing! Been to the Chelsea Cafe many times and always had a lovely meal there. Can’t recommend it highly enough! 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. 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. Really recommended Small restaurant. Reasonably priced set lunch. Excellent choice. Beautifully presented and served. Spoilt for choice for each course. Has a deservedly excellent reputation. 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. 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. 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! Tasty food We went last night and the staff were very attentive but the real star of the show was the food. Absolutely perfectly cooked and enough that everyone went home full. There were a couple of vegan options on the menu too. Have been twice before and will go again. 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. Book to avoid disappointment Visited on my birthday for lunch. Been there long time ago and cannot work out why have not been back before. Food excellent staff attentive but not overbearing. I had three courses which is really unusual for me. Scotch egg on top of black pudding with some delicious sauces. Next was fish in tempura batter with triple cooked chips, again delicious. Desert I chose was the cheese cake. We will be going back in weeks not years. It is a small resteraunt so that is why I advised book to avoid disappointment at this time of year. Highly recommend Very impressed! I had seafood and my partner had steak both dishes were beautifully cooked. And the deserts were out of this world.Staff were greatWould highly recommend this restaurant without hesitation. Birthday dinner It was our first time visiting this restaurant and it will not be are last – IT WAS FANTASTIC The food was amazing, my husband had the lamb and mini shepherds pie – he hasn’t stopped talking about the flavours in the shepherds pie😀 stunning.The whole evening was fantastic and the waitress was amazing – nothing too much trouble for her and so down to earth.We cannot wait to go back x 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 . 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. 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! Lovely food but a bit cramped on the ground floor. A small dining area,but makes up for it by providing good food,well presented and cooked.Waiter staff courteous and efficient.Prices ok. Good tasting menu deal Found a deal on Travelzoo which my friends and I decided to buy. £89, for 4 people for the 5 course tasting menu. Included bread and coffee. We were quite impressed with our food. Interesting and enjoyable. 3 of us had hake and 1 had the duck for an extra £2 as our main course. Very good. It was a fairly quiet night with 1 waiter, a pleasant young man. He looked after us well. Full price for the tasting menu is £39.95. Despite really enjoying our food, we didn’t think we’d choose that menu at that price. The rillette was not something I’d choose again for instance, but for the price we paid, we enjoyed everything. second visit and fab again me and my wife have been here twice now , and i must say that the food is world class , we chose the 3 course meal each time which is varied , and this place cannot fail you ….it is a little pricey , but the saying is you only get what you pay for ?we be going back soon .keep up the good work guys …….. 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! Very nice food and service We had dinner here, the location was very comfortable. The service was fantastic and food amazing. We had a really brilliant evening. Can’t recommend enough. Spoon good! Lived up to the hype My friend and I redeemed our Living Social vouchers here today. She’d been before and assured me it was good. I’d heard great things from many people so had expectations. Even with the restricted ‘offer’ menu it didn’t disappoint.To start I had mushroom risotto while my friend had chicken liver pate on sourdough bread. For mains and dessert we both went for the cod with Welsh rarebit followed by crème brulee. These are all straightforward meals but simple doesn’t have to mean bland. The food was rich and flavoursome from start to finish and we both agreed it was the best meal we’d had all year. We topped it off with the very decent house white. The restaurant was busy and service was friendly. We weren’t rushed at all and made to feel welcome. I’m looking forward to my next visit! Saturday lunchtime My wife and I booked lunch at the Chelsea. We sat upstairs and there is a small downstairs room as well. There were 2 large parties of ladies also in the restaurant. We were well received by the attentive staff. The service and especially the food was excellent. Advice is to pre book because this little gem of a restaurant is very popular. Yummy food! We’ve eaten here on quite a few special occasions and today being my husbands birthday was another of those happy times, the place was full for a Thursday lunchtime which which shows how the reputation has grown. We were not disappointed the food once again was superb- we had the three course set menu with plenty of choice, my goats cheese starter was yummy, confit duck beautiful all finished with a scrummy homemade baked cheesecake. We’ll be back for many more happy occasions I’m sure!! Balmy Saturday dinner for two Food tremendous. It looked and tasted beautiful. Three delicious courses each, coffees, a beer and a very agreeable bottle of prosecco for a shade under £90. Service was good.The one drawback with visiting on a warm Saturday evening is that with the front door propped open you have to endure the sounds and smells of whoever passes by. On this particular night there were goodness knows how many stag, hen, 21st birthday parties staggering noisily up towards Wind Street. People’s cigarette smoke also wafted in through the doorway as well as what appeared to be a homeless guy lying asleep a few yards from the restaurant entrance. Minor stuff but some sensitive diners might prefer to choose a quieter night to visit. 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. 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. 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. I wish I had been nicer to the overworked young waiter. We were in Swansea for a rather emotional event; the dispersal of ashes of two relatives in the sea at Mumbles, a pair where the couple had owned a house and been happy. It was the husband’s birthday and also mine, although I chose not to mention this. We took our hostess, who was the late gentleman’s relative, to Hanson at the Chelsea to thank her for her hospitality. A very nice young man was the only waiter. He did apologise later for the wait, but he was all on his own and very busy. He obviously wanted to do his best. I decided that I wanted a cold glass of Fino or Manzanilla. I had forgotten that sherry is no longer a fashionable drink; perhaps it’s true that no Briton under the age of fifty drinks it. I got a glass of sweet sherry; the glass was warm to the touch. I had asked for an ice cold glass of very dry sherry. However, my drink was quickly replaced. The white house wine was very palatable. My husband had a gin and tonic (no Bombay Sapphire on offer) and a Chenin Pinot Grigio. We had starters. Our hostess had the goat’s cheese tart, I had the chicken liver terrine and my husband chose the crab mousse. All were excellent. We chose the Dover Sole and our friend had fish and chips. The food was worth the slightly long wait; not an excessive time, though. As we are all upwards of seventy we did not have room for a pudding, but envied other diners what they were sampling. My husand and I had an espresso and an Americano with a little cold milk but our hostess declined coffee. 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. 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. 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 ! 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. Stunning food not extortionate prices Have eaten here a few times. Have never had a bad meal . Beautiful presentation of tasty food and lovely staff. Small room but carries sound a bit too easily so you feel you have to tone your conversation down when you are in a group because you don’t want to disturb the loved up couples Fabulous Food Another great food experience. Set menu provided varied choice and lived up to positive past experience. Service good and food was of excellent quality. Faultless! 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. 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 A special lunch Excellent lunch. Had the lunch time special included a herb risotto – which was to die for. Service is excellent. Not cheap but well worth a visit for a special occasion. beautiful Food is amazing! Beautiful starters and every better main. Made a TripAdvisor account just to comment. Well worth it and staff are so lovely! 👍🍾 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 treat Fantastic meal amazing menu ,the range of food was extensive and the quality was superb .staff were very helpful and attentive , lovely place to go for a treat . Let us know what we were able to do for you.
