Best Restaurants, Must Try Places in Porthcawl

"It’s famous for its mouth-watering menu (plus it’s one of the few Cardiff restaurants that Jay Rayner actually likes) but did you know that The Potted Pig also houses an impressive gin vault?. The menu is huge but don’t be daunted; just ask them to recommend a favourite and get them to mix you a Martini…. Read more about The Potted Pig"

"Headed for a romantic date night, and consider yourselves foodies at heart?. Then you're going to need a restaurant that reflects those delicious whims. Join Potted Pig for bare brick and candlelight in a former bank vault that is sure to set the scene."

"If you want fine wine and food, you’ve come to the right place. Park House is perfect for a bit of posh. This Grade I listed building overlooks the museum gardens so you can soak up the scenery as you eat."

"The Ivy Cardiff do a Saturday and Sunday Brunch (and bank holidays). The restaurant itself is a beautiful art deco inspired space. With options like Truffle Arancini, Zucchini fritti, Eggs Benedict and Avocado Benedict, as well as Hot Buttermilk Pancakes for those (like me) with a sweet tooth!"

"Very quickly after opening, The Ivy became one of Cardiff’s most Instagrammable locations – especially the ladies loo. It is the first Welsh restaurant in the Ivy’s collection. Located on The Hayes, the restaurant offers sophisticated dining."

"The Alchemist’s Murder of the Dancefloor Boundless Brunch is one of the best around. The Alchemist itself is a gorgeous spot to go for a drink or five, with all the cocktails being themed around alchemy – think dry ice, test tube shots, and more. Their boundless brunch is themed around 80s music, so you can expect some big tunes to set the scene for your brunch."

"Adding more than a few theatrical flourishes to proceedings, The Alchemist is bringing international plates alongside one of the most innovative cocktail menus in the city. Tuck into steamed dumplings, lamb kofta, homemade burgers and sharing boards, washed down with some very impressive libations."

"For spectacle, atmosphere and boozy fun, The Alchemist is a guaranteed hit. Its speciality is molecular cocktails that smoke, fizz, change colour and change flavour in front of your eyes/in your mouth."

"A new bar in Cowbridge Road East, Miss Jones brings cocktails, food specials, and afternoon teas to Canton, as well as entertainment every Friday and Saturday."

"Barbecue restaurants have gone from rare to everywhere in recent years, but this is among the best of the bunch. Smoky briskets, ribs, burgers and steaks straight out of the Deep South."

"rock pooling | rock jumping | shell collecting | epic Sri Lankan curries (Summer only). Barricane Beach near Woolacombe has an amazing Sri Lankan curry shack – a must visit whilst holidaying in North Devon. Barricane beach is a tiny cove with one big fat Summer draw – the Sri Lankan beach shack."

"It can be a post meal walk or just a short dessert date, Coco Gelato will add a tint of sweetness to your day and will make sure you leave happily. “It’s a good place to go to share a sundae and get to know your date,” says Delilah Green, who has visited the restaurant before. Well, one good thing about a dessert date is, if the person doesn’t turn out great, you can always enjoy the amazing desserts and while your date can, Coco Gelato will never disappoint you."

"The choice of pancakes here is excellent and whether it's American style or a crepe, you can have so many toppings you won't know what to do with yourself. Above is the bananalicious crepe. Where : 133 Woodville Road, CF24 4DZ"

"In Italy many casual cafes and bars serve antipasti and pizza until late at night and people pop in and have a quick coffee and a chat and go on with their night. Calabrisella is typical of this kind of cafe and their pizzas are amazing (and huge). Try the Calabrisella pizza, topped with 'Nduja, sundried tomatoes and buffalo mozzerella."

"Calabrisella is a 20-minute walk from the city centre but it’s worth the journey. This family-run Italian is perfect for pizza and pasta and it's super cheap, too. There’s also a room upstairs which you can book out for karaoke at the weekends."

"Authenticity is important to this small Italian café, famous for its pizzas. Prices start from £7 for a pizza, £5 for pasta and just £3.50 for a full English breakfast."

"A friendly recently refurbished local pub situated in the centre of Swansea, offering delicious food, great drinks - the perfect spot for any occasion."

"06/06/2021: As a neighbor of this pub I can't sleep during the warm nights due to the noise from your new fan. It needs sorting immediately. The noise is over 40 decibels and goes off every 12 minutes for at least 5 minutes at a time."

"Beautifully crafted espresso coffee, artisan food, fine wines, craft beers and cocktails. Artigiano is a continental style espresso and wine bar that aims to create a relaxed and stylish environment that can be enjoyed any time of the day or night."

"29/05/2021: We visited the Plough for one of our first meals out since lockdown and it’s the first time we have eaten in the dining room and we were very impressed..it was really light and airy and we felt very safe as the tables were spaced apart and the checking in process was very thorough. There is a non smoking beer garden which looks good. I’m not sure of the name of the person who served us but he was very good…very professional and had a calm relaxing manner."

"The Plough is set in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Whitchurch’s high street, and is a firm favourite with locals. This cosy local has traditional cask ale on tap and a separate restaurant serving up pub favourites; we love the Brains SA Gold beer battered haddock with chips and mushy peas. It’s warm and welcoming (think leather armchairs and row upon row of books) plus there’s a beer garden for when the sun shines."

"It has a more sophisticated vibe and even has a nook where you can cwtch up and read. You can expect a sociable drink, and there are always offers for wine, Prosecco or gin. The food menu has more of a bistro vibe, serving modern British cuisine."