Guidebook for The Mumbles
Food Scene
Just a few mins away from our Chalet, great place for breakfast or just coffee, sitting in the Sun overlooking Limeslade Bay at the beginning of the 28 mile Cliff path around the Gower. One of our guests recommends the cheese toasties!
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Forte's
1 Mumbles RdJust a few mins away from our Chalet, great place for breakfast or just coffee, sitting in the Sun overlooking Limeslade Bay at the beginning of the 28 mile Cliff path around the Gower. One of our guests recommends the cheese toasties!
Michael Knight is a renowned local Chef having operated from a number of local hostelries over the years. His latest venture at MK serves 2 distinct menus; Lunch and evening (1700+). 21/04/2022 Our 1st visit, ate from tapas menu, 5 + £27 bottle of cava =£64. Don't have them all in one go, as we did, as dining time shortened to fast food. If ordering tapas, order 1 each as starters, then prob 2 each for main. Many friends recommend but although we enjoyed, need to revisit. Their menus on on their website. Post covid dining has changed portions/prices and we've not got a grip on this yet.
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The George
Mumbles RoadMichael Knight is a renowned local Chef having operated from a number of local hostelries over the years. His latest venture at MK serves 2 distinct menus; Lunch and evening (1700+). 21/04/2022 Our 1st visit, ate from tapas menu, 5 + £27 bottle of cava =£64. Don't have them all in one go, as we did, as dining time shortened to fast food. If ordering tapas, order 1 each as starters, then prob 2 each for main. Many friends recommend but although we enjoyed, need to revisit. Their menus on on their website. Post covid dining has changed portions/prices and we've not got a grip on this yet.
Expensive Ice Cream/Coffee shop serving pasta/pizza/snacks with immaculate service. Very, very popular but rarely stays full. Noise echoes around the place to the extent that I find it annoying. Sit outside if it's an option for better views.
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Verdi's
Mumbles RoadExpensive Ice Cream/Coffee shop serving pasta/pizza/snacks with immaculate service. Very, very popular but rarely stays full. Noise echoes around the place to the extent that I find it annoying. Sit outside if it's an option for better views.
We used to avoid this place, but friends talked us into joining them for a Sunday supper. Was very pleasantly surprised by the now friendly and efficient service, reasonably priced wine, and decent and reasonably food.
Download the app beforehand to check for offers.
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Prezzo Italian Restaurant Mumbles
143-151 Mumbles RoadWe used to avoid this place, but friends talked us into joining them for a Sunday supper. Was very pleasantly surprised by the now friendly and efficient service, reasonably priced wine, and decent and reasonably food.
Download the app beforehand to check for offers.
Take-away Fish and Chip Shop.
Great to get your Chips and eat them on the Promenade or in the Children's Play Park across the road. Tends to close for Winters.
Yallops
610-612 Mumbles RdTake-away Fish and Chip Shop.
Great to get your Chips and eat them on the Promenade or in the Children's Play Park across the road. Tends to close for Winters.
Trendy Beach front bistro, good food but expensive, but those fantastic views. Just stop for Coffee if you prefer, but well worth dining.
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Langland Brasserie
Brynfield RoadTrendy Beach front bistro, good food but expensive, but those fantastic views. Just stop for Coffee if you prefer, but well worth dining.
We visit regularly. Busy Bistro/Restaurant, need to book recommended, not too child friendly, as not much spare space for fidgety kids.
Really good vibe in the place, but despite having food issues in the past, we keep going back. ALWAYS check the bill!.
Before visiting you MUST download the App to get potential offers and collect points.
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Bistrot Pierre
3 Mumbles RdWe visit regularly. Busy Bistro/Restaurant, need to book recommended, not too child friendly, as not much spare space for fidgety kids.
Really good vibe in the place, but despite having food issues in the past, we keep going back. ALWAYS check the bill!.
Before visiting you MUST download the App to get potential offers and collect points.
We now try and eat here every 6 weeks or so, this is now the #1 best restaurant in Mumbles and has our unreserved recommendation. The food is always gorgeous, Gioseppe, head chef and restaurateur and his fantastic front of house team always gives a warm welcome, service is so friendly and attentive. The house wine is reasonably priced and of a quality (specially imported) that there's no need to peruse further down the wine list, and there is nothing on the menu that isn't delicious.
The reputation is now so good, that booking a couple of days ahead is almost essential.
You will not be disappointed!
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La Dolce Vita
698 Mumbles RdWe now try and eat here every 6 weeks or so, this is now the #1 best restaurant in Mumbles and has our unreserved recommendation. The food is always gorgeous, Gioseppe, head chef and restaurateur and his fantastic front of house team always gives a warm welcome, service is so friendly and attentive. The house wine is reasonably priced and of a quality (specially imported) that there's no need to peruse further down the wine list, and there is nothing on the menu that isn't delicious.
The reputation is now so good, that booking a couple of days ahead is almost essential.
You will not be disappointed!
Now located in Park opposite Mumbles Carlton Hotel.(Summers only)Gower Seafood Hut is a converted horsebox selling only takeaway seafood. "We love fish and don't think we make enough of the Bay that surrounds us and all its produce." The Gower Seafood Hut celebrates local fish, well worth a visit, most portions are about £7. Take a bottle of white wine with you, to enjoy your meal on the park benches.
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Gower Seafood Hut
Promenade TerraceNow located in Park opposite Mumbles Carlton Hotel.(Summers only)Gower Seafood Hut is a converted horsebox selling only takeaway seafood. "We love fish and don't think we make enough of the Bay that surrounds us and all its produce." The Gower Seafood Hut celebrates local fish, well worth a visit, most portions are about £7. Take a bottle of white wine with you, to enjoy your meal on the park benches.
Dined here last year, we both enjoyed our starters (c. £10 each), my Rack of Ribs (£25) for main was large and very tasty, Al's fish (£18) well cooked. We shared a single portion (£7) cheeseboard which was impressive with variety and size of portion, 2 coffees and the bill (including a bottle of Pino) was pretty much £100.
There's a nice "Holiday" buzz to the place, staff are really friendly, busy, and efficient. We chose to eat inside, there is a choice of covered decking, or on grass across the road (but loses sun mid evening).
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The Mermaid
686 Mumbles RdDined here last year, we both enjoyed our starters (c. £10 each), my Rack of Ribs (£25) for main was large and very tasty, Al's fish (£18) well cooked. We shared a single portion (£7) cheeseboard which was impressive with variety and size of portion, 2 coffees and the bill (including a bottle of Pino) was pretty much £100.
There's a nice "Holiday" buzz to the place, staff are really friendly, busy, and efficient. We chose to eat inside, there is a choice of covered decking, or on grass across the road (but loses sun mid evening).
This local takeaway is so good we've stopped going out for a curry. The delicacy and subtlety of the spicing delivers a culinary delight each time we order. My last order of Lamb Chops with a Naga sauce was so good, I felt the need to upgrade this review. I thought I'd got it wrong ordering Naga sauce with the chops, but after the initial heat hit, the chilli flavour lingered in the background but the flavour of the beautifully tender Lamb was still able to break through. I normally try a different main each time (17 orders so far), and whilst all were great, some notably, this was a good 'un. (31/3/23)
Delivery time is normally 40-60 mins (ordering at c.1800) and delivery charge to the chalet should be £1.
If you like Curry, you won't be disappointed.
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Mint of Mumbles
602 Mumbles RdThis local takeaway is so good we've stopped going out for a curry. The delicacy and subtlety of the spicing delivers a culinary delight each time we order. My last order of Lamb Chops with a Naga sauce was so good, I felt the need to upgrade this review. I thought I'd got it wrong ordering Naga sauce with the chops, but after the initial heat hit, the chilli flavour lingered in the background but the flavour of the beautifully tender Lamb was still able to break through. I normally try a different main each time (17 orders so far), and whilst all were great, some notably, this was a good 'un. (31/3/23)
Delivery time is normally 40-60 mins (ordering at c.1800) and delivery charge to the chalet should be £1.
If you like Curry, you won't be disappointed.
Great all-day Breakfast type menu. Recommended for Breakfast/Late Breakfast, good selection of prices to suit every Hunger. Friendly and Good Value.
Trams of mumbles
Great all-day Breakfast type menu. Recommended for Breakfast/Late Breakfast, good selection of prices to suit every Hunger. Friendly and Good Value.
Our goto restaurant for Tea on way home, or a group dinner with friends. Very friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere, reasonably priced for what is an Indoor BBQ.
Turkish menu of mainly Lamb, Chicken and Fish cooked as kebabs or in ovenware with tomato based sauces.
We recommend the Lamb chops "Pirzola", or the "Med Mix" if you're hungry.
Nice view from upstairs window table (by reservation)
We regularly call in for a couple of starters, share a main with bottle of Merlot, they're quite happy to accommodate this.
1/4/23 Their wine list has got a tad expensive lately c.£23 cheapest, so you might prefer the Effes bier.
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Mediterranean Restaurant
640 Mumbles RdOur goto restaurant for Tea on way home, or a group dinner with friends. Very friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere, reasonably priced for what is an Indoor BBQ.
Turkish menu of mainly Lamb, Chicken and Fish cooked as kebabs or in ovenware with tomato based sauces.
We recommend the Lamb chops "Pirzola", or the "Med Mix" if you're hungry.
Nice view from upstairs window table (by reservation)
We regularly call in for a couple of starters, share a main with bottle of Merlot, they're quite happy to accommodate this.
1/4/23 Their wine list has got a tad expensive lately c.£23 cheapest, so you might prefer the Effes bier.
Now changed hands and called the Lighthouse. Have eaten once over the winter in the restaurant, seemed to have more tables than previously. Food was nice enough (Italianish menu) and reasonably priced. Have yet to eat outside, or from the bistro, but previously would recommend the outside area as a venue.
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Castellamare
Mumbles RoadNow changed hands and called the Lighthouse. Have eaten once over the winter in the restaurant, seemed to have more tables than previously. Food was nice enough (Italianish menu) and reasonably priced. Have yet to eat outside, or from the bistro, but previously would recommend the outside area as a venue.
Cool Bar & Diner in the new Mumbles waterfront development, with great views.
Tapas Tuesday's good fun, popular with visitors and locals.
Croeso Lounge
Cool Bar & Diner in the new Mumbles waterfront development, with great views.
Tapas Tuesday's good fun, popular with visitors and locals.
Eaten here once, having not eaten Japanese before, was unsure what to order. I think I had a Bento box, was disappointed with the whole experience. Décor is soulless, canteen like. Not going to rush back.
Nishimura
580 Brynymor RdEaten here once, having not eaten Japanese before, was unsure what to order. I think I had a Bento box, was disappointed with the whole experience. Décor is soulless, canteen like. Not going to rush back.
Entertainment & Activities
Visitors are welcome at MYC, particularly because your Hosts are active members there. The roof terrace boasts the best "Beer Garden" views in Swansea. Do call in if you're passing.
Mumbles Yacht Club
746 Mumbles RdVisitors are welcome at MYC, particularly because your Hosts are active members there. The roof terrace boasts the best "Beer Garden" views in Swansea. Do call in if you're passing.
Green oasis at the top of Plunch Lane (alongside Sheep Lane shortcut to cliff path) that welcomes visitors on match days. Reasonably priced bar dispensing refreshments with plenty of room for kids to have a run around.
Mumbles Cricket Club
Plunch LaneGreen oasis at the top of Plunch Lane (alongside Sheep Lane shortcut to cliff path) that welcomes visitors on match days. Reasonably priced bar dispensing refreshments with plenty of room for kids to have a run around.
Drinks & Nightlife
An old style drinkers Pub with a large selection of Real Ales (some brewed on the premises) and Ciders. Friendly welcome from Richard and Jo, your hosts, and all the Bar staff. This is where the locals drink. Dog friendly up until 2100, not suitable for boisterous kids.
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The Pilot of Mumbles
726 Mumbles RdAn old style drinkers Pub with a large selection of Real Ales (some brewed on the premises) and Ciders. Friendly welcome from Richard and Jo, your hosts, and all the Bar staff. This is where the locals drink. Dog friendly up until 2100, not suitable for boisterous kids.
Great Real Ale Pub, that brews its own. Try and catch an event with live music there, but expect inebriation
on those times.
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The Joiners Arms
50 Bishopston RdGreat Real Ale Pub, that brews its own. Try and catch an event with live music there, but expect inebriation
on those times.
Popular Bar past its best, but cheap meals and Happy Hour £3 a pint.
11 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The White Rose
1-3 Newton RdPopular Bar past its best, but cheap meals and Happy Hour £3 a pint.
Tucked away in the heart of the old village, very much a locals bar with a great selection of Ales.
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Mumbles Ale House
21 Westbourne PlTucked away in the heart of the old village, very much a locals bar with a great selection of Ales.
Not more than a large front room of a terraced cottage, be prepared to share a table as not much room in this popular local's Ale house.
Park Inn
23 Park StNot more than a large front room of a terraced cottage, be prepared to share a table as not much room in this popular local's Ale house.
Has become popular since post-Covid regulations allowed use of the childrens park opposite as a beer garden. This is the same park that now hosts the Seafood Hut (recommended) and Bibby's coffee van (also recommended).
The Carlton Hotel Mumbles
Has become popular since post-Covid regulations allowed use of the childrens park opposite as a beer garden. This is the same park that now hosts the Seafood Hut (recommended) and Bibby's coffee van (also recommended).
Trendy ale bar opposite Southend Gardens, too trendy for this 66 year old who likes some personal space whilst drinking Ale.
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Ty Cwrw
652 Mumbles RdTrendy ale bar opposite Southend Gardens, too trendy for this 66 year old who likes some personal space whilst drinking Ale.
Parks & Nature
Quiet park with fantastic array of exotic fauna and some fun folly type features, including the Mandarin Bridge and Spiral tower. Play "Poo sticks" as the path meanders alongside the stream running towards the sea at Blackpill or picnic at the top of the park with beautiful views down the valley.
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Jardines de Clyne
Quiet park with fantastic array of exotic fauna and some fun folly type features, including the Mandarin Bridge and Spiral tower. Play "Poo sticks" as the path meanders alongside the stream running towards the sea at Blackpill or picnic at the top of the park with beautiful views down the valley.
Great Beach with Lifeguards on duty. Wide open sands with rock pools accessible from half-tide. Space for beginner surfing, but more popular with those more advanced surfing the variety of reef breaks.
There are municipal run tennis (Hard) courts behind the Bay, and Tennis Coaching is available. Ask Paul for details.
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Langland Bay
54 Langland Bay RdGreat Beach with Lifeguards on duty. Wide open sands with rock pools accessible from half-tide. Space for beginner surfing, but more popular with those more advanced surfing the variety of reef breaks.
There are municipal run tennis (Hard) courts behind the Bay, and Tennis Coaching is available. Ask Paul for details.
Probably the Best Beach in the U.K.
Has won numerous nominations for that Title.
Derelict (and probably more fun for Kids because of it) Pennard Castle high on the Sand dunes overlooking the valley with Pennard Pill meandering as a small stream to the sea, unless the Tide is in, in which case the Bay is full and access is better served from Penmaen Post Office side.
If the Tide is out, walk the 4 miles across the sands to Oxwich Bay Hotel for refreshments.
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Three Cliffs Bay
Probably the Best Beach in the U.K.
Has won numerous nominations for that Title.
Derelict (and probably more fun for Kids because of it) Pennard Castle high on the Sand dunes overlooking the valley with Pennard Pill meandering as a small stream to the sea, unless the Tide is in, in which case the Bay is full and access is better served from Penmaen Post Office side.
If the Tide is out, walk the 4 miles across the sands to Oxwich Bay Hotel for refreshments.
Great selection of views from the Hill, and (low-key) historical site of World War 2 gun emplacements. Part of off-piste route from Castelamare to Langland or circumnavigate Mumbles avoiding main roads/pavements.
Plenty of locals up there dog walking, spacious.
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Mumbles Hill Local Nature Reserve
Great selection of views from the Hill, and (low-key) historical site of World War 2 gun emplacements. Part of off-piste route from Castelamare to Langland or circumnavigate Mumbles avoiding main roads/pavements.
Plenty of locals up there dog walking, spacious.
Large Children's playground between the Football and Rugby pitches used by local teams, free parking at top of park, with pedestrian access to the beaches of Rotherslade and Langland if their car parks are full during high summer.
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Underhill Park
96 Newton RdLarge Children's playground between the Football and Rugby pitches used by local teams, free parking at top of park, with pedestrian access to the beaches of Rotherslade and Langland if their car parks are full during high summer.
Large green space with undulating paths and large open fields, venue for Music Festivals throughout Summer at bottom of Park.
Parc Singleton Park
Large green space with undulating paths and large open fields, venue for Music Festivals throughout Summer at bottom of Park.
Popular kids park for under 5's, just off the promenade, and safe with only 1 entry/exit, with slides, swings and climbing frames over bark floor.
Now with "Seafood Hut", "Bibby's Coffee Van" and "Mumbles Carlton Hotel" beer garden.
Southend Gardens
Popular kids park for under 5's, just off the promenade, and safe with only 1 entry/exit, with slides, swings and climbing frames over bark floor.
Now with "Seafood Hut", "Bibby's Coffee Van" and "Mumbles Carlton Hotel" beer garden.
Popular Sandy bay with lifeguards on Bus route, with large Car Park behind the Bay. GowerSurfing dot com operates their surf school from the Car Park.
Caswell Bay Beach
Popular Sandy bay with lifeguards on Bus route, with large Car Park behind the Bay. GowerSurfing dot com operates their surf school from the Car Park.
Arts & Culture
Interesting Maritime history of Swansea and South Wales and its FREE. Outside surrounded by LC2 and the Marina quarter, both worth a visit in their own right.
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National Waterfront Museum
Oystermouth RoadInteresting Maritime history of Swansea and South Wales and its FREE. Outside surrounded by LC2 and the Marina quarter, both worth a visit in their own right.
Essentials
Local store within walking distance.
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Co-op Food - Mumbles Road - Swansea
147 Mumbles RdLocal store within walking distance.
Tesco Express
Newton RoadOne of 3 supermarket chains in Mumbles
The Choice is Yours
508 Mumbles RdGreat for fresh veg and fruit.
Can't walk past without buying a bag full of pasties.
Freshly made bread, pastries and other goodies.
Takeaway or eat onsite at Cafe upstairs which is medium value.
Davies of Mumbles Ltd
520 Mumbles RdCan't walk past without buying a bag full of pasties.
Freshly made bread, pastries and other goodies.
Takeaway or eat onsite at Cafe upstairs which is medium value.
Take-away shop. Great for their infamous "Steak Bake", flaky pastry filled with meat. Has large selection of rolls, portions of pizza, and all other types of pastries.
very popular.
Buy here and explore the Castle fields to find a picnic spot.
Greggs
2/4 Newton RdTake-away shop. Great for their infamous "Steak Bake", flaky pastry filled with meat. Has large selection of rolls, portions of pizza, and all other types of pastries.
very popular.
Buy here and explore the Castle fields to find a picnic spot.
Just up from Tesco, and a better laid out option. Popular with Mumbles well-healed who don't like being seen in Tesco.
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Marks & Spencer MUMBLES
49 Newton RdJust up from Tesco, and a better laid out option. Popular with Mumbles well-healed who don't like being seen in Tesco.
Sightseeing
12th Century castle with lovely views over the village and bay. Often the venue for local events, the fields surrounding the castle are spacious and perfect for an impromptu picnic having just purchased the fare on offer by the local shops.
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Castillo de Oystermouth
Castle Avenue12th Century castle with lovely views over the village and bay. Often the venue for local events, the fields surrounding the castle are spacious and perfect for an impromptu picnic having just purchased the fare on offer by the local shops.
Sightseeing barge based in Marina that travels through lower Swansea valley up as far as the Liberty Stadium. Good friend tried it Sept 2018 and found it slightly expensive but worth the trip "Stunning to see the valley from the water, amazing to appear to be travelling through a forest - recommended for those not used to canal journeys"
Swansea Community Boat - "Copper Jack"
Sightseeing barge based in Marina that travels through lower Swansea valley up as far as the Liberty Stadium. Good friend tried it Sept 2018 and found it slightly expensive but worth the trip "Stunning to see the valley from the water, amazing to appear to be travelling through a forest - recommended for those not used to canal journeys"
On way to, and fantastic views of Three Cliffs Bay and Pobbles
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Pennard Castle
On way to, and fantastic views of Three Cliffs Bay and Pobbles
Amusement arcade in bottom right of photo, something to do with the kids when it's raining. Great "Beach Hut Cafe" adjoining to the left.
the pier is closed atm for refurbishment.
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Muelles de Mumbles
Mumbles RoadAmusement arcade in bottom right of photo, something to do with the kids when it's raining. Great "Beach Hut Cafe" adjoining to the left.
the pier is closed atm for refurbishment.