The Round House

Castle St, Neath SA11 3LU, United Kingdom
+44 7800 902509
$$$ Cafe
(65 Reviews)

The Round House on Castle Street in Neath serves up a straightforward cafe experience rooted in hearty, home-cooked meals that clearly resonate with locals looking for familiar comfort food. This isn’t a spot chasing trendy coffee culture or breakfast crazes; instead, it’s where you’ll find plates like cod and chips or braised beef served with proper, thick-cut chips — dishes that feel like a warm, satisfying pause in a busy day.

Inside, the atmosphere leans traditional and unpretentious, reflecting a community-focused vibe rather than a polished or modern café look. The friendly staff contribute to a welcoming feeling, and the place suits everyone from locals grabbing a midday meal to families looking for a solid lunch out. It’s easy to imagine a few regulars dropping by after morning errands or walking back from town, appreciating the predictable goodness of a home-cooked meal without fuss.

Timing a visit around lunchtime seems ideal, especially if you want straightforward, no-nonsense service and freshly prepared dishes. Desserts like cheesecake add a simple but satisfying finish, suggesting The Round House is as much about comfort and tradition as it is about good value. It’s less about ambient background music or Instagram-worthy plating, more about genuine food and space where conversation and casual dining fit naturally into the rhythm of Neath life.

Highlights
Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Has great tea selection
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Good for solo dining
What they serve
Serves alcohol
Serves coffee
Serves healthy options
Quick bite
Serves wine
Best for
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dessert
Has seating
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

Closed

Wednesday

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Thursday

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Friday

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Saturday

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Sunday

Closed

65 Reviews
Anja S.

01 Jan 2026

Had a wonderful lunch there! Great home cooked food in a traditional atmosphere. Highly recommended, if you’re ever in Neath

Paul Blackmore

28 Dec 2025

Yes visited lovely brace steak and chips and peas very nice excellent choice of desserts

Julie Jones

21 Dec 2025

Had lunch here today, with my son. I had braised beef with REAL chips and my son had a braised beef dinner. We both had a cheesecake and cream for dessert. All the food was delicious! Service was excellent. Very friendly staff. Will definitely go again.

Courtney Reynolds

13 Dec 2025

Excellent home cooked food at a great price. Will return.

Bernard LeCox

25 Nov 2025

The Round House, Neath - I used to live in one back in the Bronze Age; and this one is dead posh in comparison! I started my day today in Northwood Hills, Dallas, Texas. I was having dinner with my old friend Chuck Norris. We hadn’t seen each other in a good number of years, and I thought it was time to catch up! I used to be his martial arts instructor, don’t you know!? I sat down at the dining table and waited to be served, when Chuck (Chuckster to his friends) walked in. I could see by the look in his eyes that he was happy to see me. "Who the hell are you?! What the hell are you doing in my house?!" the Chuckster screamed. Classic. He grabbed me by the lapels (made of meerkat fur) plonked me down onto my feet, and proceeded to roundhouse kick me so hard I flew through the air at the speed of sound! I soared up into the stratosphere, glimpsed the whole of humanity for the briefest of moments - I wept - before crash landing with a mighty explosion in Morrisons car park, Neath. I looked up, dazed and confused. I had decimated the seemingly perpetually abandoned "We Buy Any Car" hub in the corner of the car park. As the dust settled, I realised I hadn’t eaten. And what should I see standing over me? Maxwell Mergatroid McGonigal the 3rd (my unconvincing overweight cross-dresser of a sister). "Alright Bernard? Been to see the Chuckinator again?" she asked. I nodded, and it was then I saw it; a café shining like a beacon above me. The Round House Café! It must have been a sign from God! Maxwell and I agreed to try this fine-looking eatery. Thankfully, she’s given up the pogo stick exercise routine after bouncing a little too close to the Leaning Tower of Pisa… She’s now taken up lion taming to lose weight. I guess technically, having your arm torn off counts as weight loss... We walked into the café and were greeted by a man who resembled the lost love child of Slender Man and Lurch from The Addams Family. He was very friendly, though. The café was packed, and we were lucky that two seats were available. We sat down, and a young waitress asked for our drinks order (just water today) and informed us the menu was on the chalkboard by the front door. We read it and immediately made up our minds. Maxwell had the goat’s cheese and beetroot tart with a side salad. I had the lasagne and chips. There was a little wait for the food to arrive, but it gave Maxwell and me time to have a natter. When the food arrived; wowzer! The lasagne was fresh. Not frozen. By the almighty Ten Bernards, this was a treat. So often I go into cafés and restaurants and they serve horrible frozen lasagne as if it’s fresh and homemade! Not here though! And the chips were delicious; proper chip shop chips! The salad and tart too was absolutely outstanding. Huge, generous portion of salad and an excellently seasoned tart. Maxwell especially loved the balsamic vinegar. We finished our food and went along our merry way, content and happy. The Round House, Neath 5/5 (One of the easiest top marks I’ve given in some time)

Neil Griffiths

22 Nov 2025

First time here won't be my last. Wonderful service great food the cheesecake was to die for.

Adrian Thomas

13 Nov 2025

I've visited The Round House many times for a meal. 5 stars every time. Excellent food & good service. More bang for your buck.

Evan Darney

26 Sep 2025

The staff were very friendly and the food was great.

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