A locals guide to restaurants
Food scene
A lovely Italian restaurant with an unusual yet delicious take on some of their dishes. Lots of fresh fish too. Walking distance from the cottage.
9 locals recommend
La Dolce Vita
698 Mumbles RdA lovely Italian restaurant with an unusual yet delicious take on some of their dishes. Lots of fresh fish too. Walking distance from the cottage.
This chain restaurant offers a reasonable priced menu in a gorgeous restaurant with stunning views. Walking distance from the cottage.
42 locals recommend
Bistrot Pierre
3 Mumbles RdThis chain restaurant offers a reasonable priced menu in a gorgeous restaurant with stunning views. Walking distance from the cottage.
The Dark Horse do a great breakfast which includes things like lobster roll as well as traditional breakfasts. Within walking distance of the cottage.
11 locals recommend
Dark Horse Mumbles
510 Mumbles RoadThe Dark Horse do a great breakfast which includes things like lobster roll as well as traditional breakfasts. Within walking distance of the cottage.
There is plenty of fresh fish on the menu at Langland Bras as well as stunning views over the bay. A handy place to get takeaway drinks if you are enjoying a BBQ on the beach. Located on Langland Beach.
64 locals recommend
Langland Brasserie
Brynfield RoadThere is plenty of fresh fish on the menu at Langland Bras as well as stunning views over the bay. A handy place to get takeaway drinks if you are enjoying a BBQ on the beach. Located on Langland Beach.
Best Gastro pub in Wales!
The Plough and Harrow, Murton is about a ten minute drive from the cottage. It has been awarded best gastro pub in Wales and has also won AA Rosette Restaurant 2022. Please note, there is another Plough and Harrow in Swansea so please make sure to search for the Plough and Harrow in Murton / Bishopston.
https://www.ploughandharrowmurton.co.uk/
21 locals recommend
The Plough and Harrow - Murton
88 OldwayBest Gastro pub in Wales!
The Plough and Harrow, Murton is about a ten minute drive from the cottage. It has been awarded best gastro pub in Wales and has also won AA Rosette Restaurant 2022. Please note, there is another Plough and Harrow in Swansea so please make sure to search for the Plough and Harrow in Murton / Bishopston.
https://www.ploughandharrowmurton.co.uk/
Mor is an independent restaurant in Mumbles serving the very best local produce from sea and soil. Môr is located a stone’s throw from the beautiful Mumbles seafront and offers a contemporary menu in a relaxed atmosphere. Within walking distance of the cottage.
https://www.mor-mumbles.co.uk/homepage
21 locals recommend
Môr
620 Mumbles RdMor is an independent restaurant in Mumbles serving the very best local produce from sea and soil. Môr is located a stone’s throw from the beautiful Mumbles seafront and offers a contemporary menu in a relaxed atmosphere. Within walking distance of the cottage.
https://www.mor-mumbles.co.uk/homepage
A vegetarian and vegan relaxed cafe which also make the most amazing smoothies. Within walking distance of the cottage.
19 locals recommend
Boo’s Kitchen
Woodville RoadA vegetarian and vegan relaxed cafe which also make the most amazing smoothies. Within walking distance of the cottage.
The Beach House is a 1 Michelin Star and 3 AA Rosettes award winning restaurant located on Oxwich Beach. It is likely that you will need to book this special restaurant in advance. It is about a 30 minute drive away from the cottage.
https://beachhouseoxwich.co.uk/
37 locals recommend
Beach House Restaurant
The Beach House is a 1 Michelin Star and 3 AA Rosettes award winning restaurant located on Oxwich Beach. It is likely that you will need to book this special restaurant in advance. It is about a 30 minute drive away from the cottage.
https://beachhouseoxwich.co.uk/
If you are a meat eater, this is the place for you! Only a few minutes walk from the cottage you will find this lovely little restaurant. Although it's not brand new and sparkling, like some of the other local restaurants, it's authentic and the food is divine. Take away food is also available if you are willing to collect.
https://mediterraneanrestaurant.co.uk/our-menu/
11 locals recommend
Mediterranean Restaurant
640 Mumbles RdIf you are a meat eater, this is the place for you! Only a few minutes walk from the cottage you will find this lovely little restaurant. Although it's not brand new and sparkling, like some of the other local restaurants, it's authentic and the food is divine. Take away food is also available if you are willing to collect.
https://mediterraneanrestaurant.co.uk/our-menu/
If you enjoy Indonesian food then look no further. Garuda is located in Swansea city centre. The Garuda opened in June 2000 and is still the only Indonesian restaurant in Wales. The menu has been chosen with great care by the owner and chef, Suriyani Watcyn-Jones (Ani) to bring you the best of Indonesian cooking – from delicious meat, fish and rice dishes to dishes suitable for vegetarians and vegans. An evening at the Garuda is a chance to sample and enjoy the exotic cooking of Indonesia – the “land of a thousand islands”.
https://www.garudarestaurant.co.uk/
Garuda Restaurant
18 Saint Helen's RoadIf you enjoy Indonesian food then look no further. Garuda is located in Swansea city centre. The Garuda opened in June 2000 and is still the only Indonesian restaurant in Wales. The menu has been chosen with great care by the owner and chef, Suriyani Watcyn-Jones (Ani) to bring you the best of Indonesian cooking – from delicious meat, fish and rice dishes to dishes suitable for vegetarians and vegans. An evening at the Garuda is a chance to sample and enjoy the exotic cooking of Indonesia – the “land of a thousand islands”.
https://www.garudarestaurant.co.uk/
The Secret Beach Bar & Kitchen can be found on Swansea Bay’s seafront, towards Swansea city centre, with stunning views of the beach. The view is just a bonus as the restaurant prides itself on the modern design and quality food prepared fresh every time.
In the day you can walk in, sit on the terrace with sea views while enjoying an artisan coffee and a refreshing breakfast. By night you can enjoy succulent steak and have an intimate dining experience. You can also grab a quick takeaway for your walk from the Secret takeaway unit. We welcome all the family including your beloved dogs.
Our menus are curated by our talented chefs, all dishes are prepared fresh daily and all produce is sourced locally. The menu is a contemporary mix of modern British cuisine and authentic Welsh dishes.
https://www.thesecretswansea.co.uk/
22 locals recommend
The Secret Bar & Kitchen
Mumbles RoadThe Secret Beach Bar & Kitchen can be found on Swansea Bay’s seafront, towards Swansea city centre, with stunning views of the beach. The view is just a bonus as the restaurant prides itself on the modern design and quality food prepared fresh every time.
In the day you can walk in, sit on the terrace with sea views while enjoying an artisan coffee and a refreshing breakfast. By night you can enjoy succulent steak and have an intimate dining experience. You can also grab a quick takeaway for your walk from the Secret takeaway unit. We welcome all the family including your beloved dogs.
Our menus are curated by our talented chefs, all dishes are prepared fresh daily and all produce is sourced locally. The menu is a contemporary mix of modern British cuisine and authentic Welsh dishes.
https://www.thesecretswansea.co.uk/
Not technically a restaurant, but if you like seafood then this is the place for you! It is a firm favourite of ours. On a nice sunny day we like nothing better than sitting on the sea front and enjoying some crispy chilli prawns and cod goujons. Located on the seafront directly opposite the cottage.
https://www.gowerseafoodhut.co.uk/home
19 locals recommend
Gower Seafood Hut
Promenade TerraceNot technically a restaurant, but if you like seafood then this is the place for you! It is a firm favourite of ours. On a nice sunny day we like nothing better than sitting on the sea front and enjoying some crispy chilli prawns and cod goujons. Located on the seafront directly opposite the cottage.
https://www.gowerseafoodhut.co.uk/home
Local chef, Michael Knight, has taken over The George bar and restaurant and introduced a new tapas menu which is proving very popular among locals. Only a 10 minute stroll along the seafront from the cottage.
https://www.mkthegeorge.com/
9 locals recommend
The George
Mumbles RoadLocal chef, Michael Knight, has taken over The George bar and restaurant and introduced a new tapas menu which is proving very popular among locals. Only a 10 minute stroll along the seafront from the cottage.
https://www.mkthegeorge.com/
The Oyster House in a newly built bar and restaurant in the Oyster Wharf development along the seafront.
https://www.oysterhousemumbles.com/
The Oyster House
Mumbles RoadThe Oyster House in a newly built bar and restaurant in the Oyster Wharf development along the seafront.
https://www.oysterhousemumbles.com/
Cwtchina Italiana
The most amazing food at this family run restaurant! We highly recommend.