Our mission statement

At The Britannia Inn, we proudly celebrate Welsh heritage, offering a warm Welsh welcome to both locals and visitors alike.

With over 20 years of dedication, owners Martin and Lindsay have grown and adapted the business alongside a loyal, hard-working team, creating a sustainable pub restaurant where quality, consistency, and work–life balance are valued just as highly as excellence on the plate.

We are committed to serving good, honest food with friendly, professional service. Our menus showcase local and seasonal ingredients, and we work closely with local farmers and suppliers wherever possible to support the community around us.

While we always strive for the highest standards, we understand that perfection is subjective. Our goal is to offer an authentic, welcoming experience that reflects who we are, what we believe in, and the small part of Wales we call home.

Feed back & communication

We genuinely value constructive feedback, as it helps us learn, improve, and continually refine what we do. If something isn’t quite right during your visit, we kindly encourage you to contact us directly by email so we have the opportunity to address any concerns or put things right.

Public negativity on social media rarely allows for meaningful conversation or resolution. Speaking to us directly gives us the chance to listen properly and respond fairly.

If you’ve enjoyed your experience with us, we would be very grateful if you chose to share your positive feedback online, helping to support our team and spread the word about our pub.

Thank you for your support — it truly means a great deal to us.

We are incredibly grateful to have been named the county winner of the National Pub & Bar Awards for the seventh consecutive year, as well as winning Best Pub in Wales. None of this would be possible without our amazing team. We’re also proud of being recognized by The Sunday Times as the top place to eat in Gower, which was crowned the Best Place to Live in Wales in 2025. Additionally, we are featured in the Good Food Guide and the Good Pub Guide, reflecting our consistent commitment to quality.

Accomplishments

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17th Century

Britannia Inn

This picturesque Pub is situated in the heart of the village of Llanmadoc. This delightful village is on the north western tip of the Gower Peninsula (the first place to be designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty).

The Britannia is a well preserved late 17th Century Inn. The beams in the lounge of the Britannia Inn are reputed to be from shipwrecks which were “lanterned” ashore by wreckers for their valuable cargo. The pub still has its original fireplace and bread oven. In addition in parts of the pub one can still see the original gas lamps.

The Britannia is the only survivor of four taverns that existed in the village in the late 1700s. At this time Llanmadoc was a busy little port when Cheriton Pill was navigable.

There are a number of interesting sites close to the Inn:

The village of Llanmadoc is said to be named after the 6th Century church of St Madoc. The Church was later rebuilt in the 1800s. .

Close by in the village of Cheriton is St Cadoc a 13th Century medieval church with a wagon roof. This is the smallest church on Gower.

Weobley Castle, a fortified manor house, was built by the de la Bere family in the 14th Century. It is about 3 miles from the Inn.

Whiteford Lighthouse is the only sea washed cast iron lighthouse in the UK. The lighthouse can be reached by a walk across the beach and dunes.

Martin & Lindsey

Martin and Lindsay, both born and raised in Swansea, have lovingly run the pub for over 20 years. Before returning home, they gained extensive experience in award-winning restaurants and five-star hotels across the globe. In the early 2000s, they embarked on culinary adventures—cooking with world-class produce in Australia and New Zealand, and exploring the flavors of Europe, Southeast Asia, South Africa, Mozambique, Dubai, and Central and South America.

Yet, even through all that travel, it only heightened their appreciation for Wales—its landscapes, heritage, and incredible local produce. In the end, it’s that deep love for their homeland that fuels the pub’s heart. They’ve brought global experience home, championing Welsh produce, their community, and the people who make it all possible.