Wimblewood Guidebook

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Wimblewood Guidebook

Gardens to Visit

National Botanic Garden of Wales
197 locals recommend
100 locals recommend
Aberglasney Gardens
100 locals recommend
Botanic Gardens worth a visit
40 locals recommend
Singleton Park
40 locals recommend
Botanic Gardens worth a visit

Places to Eat & Drink

Llanmadoc, SA3 1DB T: 01792-386624 E: britanniagower@btconnect.com W: www.britanniainngower.co.uk Walk-up bar meals or book for the restaurant. Traditional country pub, serving very nice food. Recommended. Dogs Allowed Distance from here: 7.8 miles / 20 minutes
34 locals recommend
Britannia Inn
34 locals recommend
Llanmadoc, SA3 1DB T: 01792-386624 E: britanniagower@btconnect.com W: www.britanniainngower.co.uk Walk-up bar meals or book for the restaurant. Traditional country pub, serving very nice food. Recommended. Dogs Allowed Distance from here: 7.8 miles / 20 minutes
Reynoldston, SA3 1AD T: 01792-390775 W: www.kingarthurhotel.co.uk Distance from here: 7 miles / 13 minutes Traditional, family-run pub with log fires. Restaurant & Bar meals. Would recommend the ‘Special menu’, which is cooked to order. (The regular menu is bought in from commercial suppliers). Best to sit in the front bar, if possible.
69 locals recommend
King Arthur Hotel
Higher Green
69 locals recommend
Reynoldston, SA3 1AD T: 01792-390775 W: www.kingarthurhotel.co.uk Distance from here: 7 miles / 13 minutes Traditional, family-run pub with log fires. Restaurant & Bar meals. Would recommend the ‘Special menu’, which is cooked to order. (The regular menu is bought in from commercial suppliers). Best to sit in the front bar, if possible.
Parkmill, SA3 2HA T: 01792-371636 E: info@parclebreos.co.uk W: www.parclebreos.co.uk Parc-Le-Breos is a beautifully appointed Victorian hunting lodge, set in the grounds of a Norman deer park. The restaurant offers seasonal, home-made food using fresh, local ingredients from the surrounding area, much of which is produced in their own kitchen garden and orchard. Advance booking essential. Lunch served 12.30pm–2.30pm Thursdays to Saturdays Lunch served 12.30pm – 4.30pm Sundays. Dinner served 6.00pm–8.30pm Wednesdays to Sundays. Afternoon Tea (£19.50 per head) served from 3.00pm Wednesdays to Sundays. Distance from here: 4.9 miles / 12 minutes
8 locals recommend
Parc le Breos
8 locals recommend
Parkmill, SA3 2HA T: 01792-371636 E: info@parclebreos.co.uk W: www.parclebreos.co.uk Parc-Le-Breos is a beautifully appointed Victorian hunting lodge, set in the grounds of a Norman deer park. The restaurant offers seasonal, home-made food using fresh, local ingredients from the surrounding area, much of which is produced in their own kitchen garden and orchard. Advance booking essential. Lunch served 12.30pm–2.30pm Thursdays to Saturdays Lunch served 12.30pm – 4.30pm Sundays. Dinner served 6.00pm–8.30pm Wednesdays to Sundays. Afternoon Tea (£19.50 per head) served from 3.00pm Wednesdays to Sundays. Distance from here: 4.9 miles / 12 minutes
18, Pennard Road, Kittle, SA3 3JG T: 01792-234447 E: beaufort.arms@sabrain.com W: www.sabrain.com/pubs-and-hotels/south-wales/swansea/beaufort-arms-new/ Food served daily 12noon–9.00pm (10.00pm Fridays & Saturdays) Food served 12.00pm–3.00pm & 6.00pm–8.30pm Mondays to Fridays. Food served 12.00pm–8.30pm Saturdays & Sundays. Distance from here: 5.3 miles / 11 minutes Dogs Allowed Children’s play area. Parking.
7 locals recommend
Beaufort Arms
18 Pennard Rd
7 locals recommend
18, Pennard Road, Kittle, SA3 3JG T: 01792-234447 E: beaufort.arms@sabrain.com W: www.sabrain.com/pubs-and-hotels/south-wales/swansea/beaufort-arms-new/ Food served daily 12noon–9.00pm (10.00pm Fridays & Saturdays) Food served 12.00pm–3.00pm & 6.00pm–8.30pm Mondays to Fridays. Food served 12.00pm–8.30pm Saturdays & Sundays. Distance from here: 5.3 miles / 11 minutes Dogs Allowed Children’s play area. Parking.
Oxwich Beach, SA3 1LS T: 01792-390965 W: www.beachhouseoxwich.co.uk Distance from here: 7.8 miles / 16 minutes Dogs allowed on outside terrace. No dogs inside. Parking. AA Restaurant of the Year for Wales 2018. Three-course lunch menu £29.95. Evening menu main courses £25-£32
37 locals recommend
Beach House Restaurant
37 locals recommend
Oxwich Beach, SA3 1LS T: 01792-390965 W: www.beachhouseoxwich.co.uk Distance from here: 7.8 miles / 16 minutes Dogs allowed on outside terrace. No dogs inside. Parking. AA Restaurant of the Year for Wales 2018. Three-course lunch menu £29.95. Evening menu main courses £25-£32
88, Oldway, Bishopston, SA3 3DJ T: 01792-234459 W: www.ploughandharrow.eu Distance from here: 6.7 miles / 14 minutes Local gastropub, with good reputation and recent awards.
21 locals recommend
The Plough and Harrow - Murton
88 Oldway
21 locals recommend
88, Oldway, Bishopston, SA3 3DJ T: 01792-234459 W: www.ploughandharrow.eu Distance from here: 6.7 miles / 14 minutes Local gastropub, with good reputation and recent awards.
11, Church Lane, Bishopston, SA3 3JT T: 01792-234111 Distance from here: 5.5 miles / 11 minutes Afternoon Tea served 3.00pm–5.0pm Mondays to Wednesdays Dinner served 5.00pm–8.30pm Daily Two courses: £24.95. Three courses: £29.95 Sunday Lunch served 12.00pm – 3.00pm.
The New Gower Hotel & Restaurant
11 Church Ln
11, Church Lane, Bishopston, SA3 3JT T: 01792-234111 Distance from here: 5.5 miles / 11 minutes Afternoon Tea served 3.00pm–5.0pm Mondays to Wednesdays Dinner served 5.00pm–8.30pm Daily Two courses: £24.95. Three courses: £29.95 Sunday Lunch served 12.00pm – 3.00pm.
Tirmynydd Road, Three Crosses, SA4 3PB T: 01792-931061 W: www.facebook.com/poundffald/ Distance from here: 2 miles / 6 minutes Closest pub - almost within walking distance
Poundffald Inn
Tirmynydd Road
Tirmynydd Road, Three Crosses, SA4 3PB T: 01792-931061 W: www.facebook.com/poundffald/ Distance from here: 2 miles / 6 minutes Closest pub - almost within walking distance
41, Bishopston Road, Bishopston, SA3 3EJ T: 01792-234820 E: info@valleyhotelbishopston.com W: www.valleyhotelbishopston.com Food served 12.00–9.00pm Tuesday to Saturday Distance from here: 5.9 miles / 13 minutes Dogs Allowed
Valley Hotel
41, Bishopston Road, Bishopston, SA3 3EJ T: 01792-234820 E: info@valleyhotelbishopston.com W: www.valleyhotelbishopston.com Food served 12.00–9.00pm Tuesday to Saturday Distance from here: 5.9 miles / 13 minutes Dogs Allowed
Gowerton Road, Penclawdd, SA4 3RB T: 01792-872886 E: info@ therakeandriddle.com W: www.therakeandriddle.com Distance from here: 4.4 miles / 12 minutes Food served 12.00pm–9.00pm Daily Sunday lunch: 12.00pm–3.0pm Reservations recommended
18 locals recommend
Rake And Riddle
Penclawdd Road
18 locals recommend
Gowerton Road, Penclawdd, SA4 3RB T: 01792-872886 E: info@ therakeandriddle.com W: www.therakeandriddle.com Distance from here: 4.4 miles / 12 minutes Food served 12.00pm–9.00pm Daily Sunday lunch: 12.00pm–3.0pm Reservations recommended
50, Bishopston Road, Bishopston, SA3 3EJ T: 01792-232658 E: info@thejoiners.info W: http://thejoiners.info/ Dogs Allowed Distance from here: 5.9 miles / 13 minutes Thriving C19th stone local with own good value Swansea ales along with well kept guests, straightforward pub food (not Sun evening, Mon), friendly staff, unpretentious quarry-tiled bar with massive solid-fuel stove, comfortable lounge; TV for rugby; children and dogs welcome, open all day (from 3pm Mondays and Tuesdays).
9 locals recommend
The Joiners Arms
50 Bishopston Rd
9 locals recommend
50, Bishopston Road, Bishopston, SA3 3EJ T: 01792-232658 E: info@thejoiners.info W: http://thejoiners.info/ Dogs Allowed Distance from here: 5.9 miles / 13 minutes Thriving C19th stone local with own good value Swansea ales along with well kept guests, straightforward pub food (not Sun evening, Mon), friendly staff, unpretentious quarry-tiled bar with massive solid-fuel stove, comfortable lounge; TV for rugby; children and dogs welcome, open all day (from 3pm Mondays and Tuesdays).
15, Southgate Road, Southgate, SA3 2BT T: 01792-233136 E: southgatecountyclub@gmail.com W: www.thesouthgate.co.uk Distance from here: 6.6 miles / 13 minutes Opening times vary. Food available Wednesday to Saturday evenings & lunchtimes at weekends No food offered Mondays or Tuesdays
Southgate County Club
15 Southgate Rd
15, Southgate Road, Southgate, SA3 2BT T: 01792-233136 E: southgatecountyclub@gmail.com W: www.thesouthgate.co.uk Distance from here: 6.6 miles / 13 minutes Opening times vary. Food available Wednesday to Saturday evenings & lunchtimes at weekends No food offered Mondays or Tuesdays
98, Sterry Road, Gowerton, SA4 3BW T: 01792-874250 W: www.nomadswansea.co.uk Distance from here: 4.1 miles / 13 minutes Nomad Bar & Kitchen serves wines, beers, hot drinks, small plates, sandwiches and salads using high quality products from low volume independent producers across Europe. Open 4.00pm–10.00pm Thursdays & Fridays Open 2.00pm–10.00pm Saturdays Open 2.00pm–8.00pm Sundays Closed Mondays, Tuesday, Wednesdays Booking essential
6 locals recommend
Nomad Bar & Kitchen
98 Sterry Rd
6 locals recommend
98, Sterry Road, Gowerton, SA4 3BW T: 01792-874250 W: www.nomadswansea.co.uk Distance from here: 4.1 miles / 13 minutes Nomad Bar & Kitchen serves wines, beers, hot drinks, small plates, sandwiches and salads using high quality products from low volume independent producers across Europe. Open 4.00pm–10.00pm Thursdays & Fridays Open 2.00pm–10.00pm Saturdays Open 2.00pm–8.00pm Sundays Closed Mondays, Tuesday, Wednesdays Booking essential
Parkmill, SA3 2EQ T: 01792-233116 E: gowerinn.swansea@stonegatepubs.com W: www.classicinns.co.uk/thegowerinnswansea Distance from here: 4 miles / 9 minutes Open Daily; 12.00-11.00pm. Food served until 9.00pm Dogs welcome
6 locals recommend
Gower Inn
6 locals recommend
Parkmill, SA3 2EQ T: 01792-233116 E: gowerinn.swansea@stonegatepubs.com W: www.classicinns.co.uk/thegowerinnswansea Distance from here: 4 miles / 9 minutes Open Daily; 12.00-11.00pm. Food served until 9.00pm Dogs welcome

City advice

Customs and culture

Article in The Guardian about local food

https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2021/jul/03/gower-power-a-fresh-foodie-tour-of-south-west-wales