A view to a grill
Settle down for a delectable dinner with a view to match
WALES is full of brilliant local produce, excellent restaurants where it’s cooked and stunning views of the country’s beautiful landscape.
And sometimes you’ll be lucky enough to get delicious food and an amazing view.
From restaurants perched on clifftops to others sitting atop our tallest buildings, these are the eateries where you’ll enjoy the view as much as the food.
COAST, Saundersfoot
THE award-winning Coast is just metres away from Coppet Hall beach so you’ll be guaranteed views of both sea and sky, no matter what the weather.
■ Visit coastsaundersfoot.co.uk LANGLAND’S BRASSERIE, Swansea
YOU couldn’t get much closer to the beach at Langland’s Brasserie, and they say the menu is designed to make the best of locally sourced produce, creating dishes that are “full of taste and quality.”
■ Visit langlandsbrasserie.co.uk
OYSTER WHARF, Swansea
THERE are various restaurants to choose from at this new development in Mumbles, including Croeso Lounge, Bistrot Pierre, Prezzo and La Parrilla.
Whichever you choose, the views from each are incredible.
PIZZA TIPI, Cardigan
WOOD-FIRED hand-made pizza, salad, cake, coffee, local craft beer and wine are on offer here in a riverside courtyard. It is open seasonally, so check before you travel.
■ Visit pizzatipi.co.uk
MACHYNYS, Llanelli
THE bar and brasserie is located on the first floor of the clubhouse and overlooks Machynys golf course and Carmarthenshire Bay with the wonderful Gower coastline beyond.
You can visit for a snack and a drink on its wrap-around sundeck or a full meal in its 90- seater restaurant.
■■Visit machynys.com
WORM’S HEAD HOTEL, Gower
THE view from the restaurant takes in the spectacular Rhossili Bay and Worm’s Head.
■ Visit thewormshead.co.uk
PYSGOTY, Aberystwyth
ABERYSTWYTH’S harbour has long been crying out for a great little fish restaurant to eat some of the catch
coming in from Cardigan Bay each day, and now it’s got one... uniquely situated in a former public toilet.
■ Visit pysgoty.co.uk
BARAVIN, Aberystwyth
THIS stylish seafront bar has huge windows looking straight out on to Cardigan Bay – and a tempting menu featuring simply cooked local produce and a highly original pizza selection.
■ Visit www.baravin.co.uk
CASTELLAMARE, Swansea
IT overlooks the beautiful Bracelet Bay and offers authentic Italian cuisine. Choose from fresh fish, steak and pasta.
■ Visit castellamare.co.uk
QUAY HOTEL AND SPA, Deganwy
THE view from the hotel’s restaurant takes in the stunning views of the Conwy Mountains, Estuary and Conwy Castle.
■ Visit quayhotel.co.uk SIGNOR VALENTINO, Cardiff Bay YOU won’t get better views of the Bay and we love the balcony for al fresco dining. The menu is all about Italian cuisine, from pastas to pizzas. ■ Visit signorvalentino-mermaidquay.com
BRYN WILLIAMS AT PORTH EIRIAS, Colwyn Bay WITH his wealth of experience as one of Britain’s top chefs, Bryn Williams brings his celebrity status to this beachfront bistro on the north Wales coast.
The big open space means you’re treated to fabulous views of the beach, and some pretty sunsets too. ■ Visit portheirias.com
GALLINIS, Swansea
A mainly Italian menu that incorporates other European dishes, and, as you’d expect from a restaurant at Swansea Marina, plenty of fish dishes. ■ Visit gallinisrestaurant.co.uk PORTMEIRION, Gwynedd BUILT into the cliffs south of Porthmadog and boasting its own private peninsula on the stunning southern shoreline of Snowdonia, Portmeirion really is a thing of beauty.
■ Visit portmeirion-village.com
LAKE VYRNWY HOTEL & SPA, Powys IT is situated in a breathtaking location overlooking a dramatic mountain lake.
■ Visit lakevyrnwy.com
LLANERCH VINEYARD, Hensol
THIS working Welsh vineyard located in the heart of the picturesque Glamorganshire countryside also boasts its own woodland walkway and lakeside area.
■ Visit llanerch-vineyard.co.uk
YNYSHIR, Machynlleth
THIS Michelin-star restaurant is tucked away between the sands of Borth beach and the rugged mountains of Snowdonia National Park, and the views are as stunning as the food.
■ Visit ynyshir.co.uk
DYLAN’S in Criccieth and Menai Bridge DYLAN’S waterside restaurants are dotted along the north Wales coastline, serving fresh local produce in beautiful locations.
■ Visit dylansrestaurant.co.uk
THE TAVERN ON THE BAY, Anglesey
YOU will find “a focus on serving fresh, local dishes” at this restaurant and bar. They say their intention is “to create menus to match the location and venue.”
■ Visit thetavernonthebay.co.uk
GRAPE AND OLIVE, Swansea
ON the highest floor of the stunning Meridian Tower, the tallest building in Wales, not only does this place have the best views of Swansea Bay, but of the city centre too.
■ Visit sabrain.com
LANGDON’S, Anglesey LANGDON’S is a family-run restaurant next to Holyhead Marina which enjoys stunning sea views. They say you can expect “delicious, distinctive, homemade food” here.
■ Visit langdons.restaurant
THE HARBOURFRONT BISTRO, Anglesey
A fully licensed restaurant and bar, at high tide the sea reaches underneath the restaurant’s deck.
■ Visit harbourfrontbistro.co.uk
A meat-eaters’ heaven serving awardwinning cuts, this steakhouse, restaurant and wine bar on the marina offers al fresco dining by the water. A favourite haunt for after-work drinks as well as business lunches, casual coffee and evening dining.
■ pier64.co.uk
BEACH HOUSE, Oxwich
IT’S the perfect place for an al fresco dinner watching the sunset with views that rival the Riviera and a stunning menu from head chef Hywel Griffiths.
■ Visit beachhouseoxwich.co.uk
ST BRIDES, Saundersfoot
KNOWN for its infinity pool, the hotel’s restaurant serves up Pembrokeshire produce and locally landed fish.
They say their restaurant has “dramatic views” across the bay and harbour that change throughout the day as the tides turn.
■ Visit stbridesspahotel.com
THE SECRET, Swansea
THIS cafe and restaurant recently opened at the site of the former 360.
It has a dog-friendly section and seating outside.
THE HARBOURMASTER, Aberaeron EXPECT seafood and an excellent wine list from the renowned Harbourmaster restaurant, which overlooks Aberaeron’s quayside.
PIER 64, Penarth