Eating out in Gower – Five fresh foodie favourites for 2023
Fresh out of the oven is the wonderful news that the world’s biggest culinary event is coming to Wales in 2026 after Wales defeated Italy 28-24 in a final vote. The Worldchefs Congress & Expo will bring together a global body of hospitality professionals, attracting 1,000 chefs, 5,000 visitors from 100+ countries when it convenes at Wales’ iconic International Conference Centre (ICC) in Newport. This equates with the World Cup coming to Wales!
At Bayview, Oxwich we’re excited about this and while we’re not yet taking bookings ahead for 2026 (though we expect demand to be high) it did prompt us to refocus on the incredible wealth of produce and a bourgeoning food and drink industry that Wales – and of course Gower – can offer its visitors from across the UK and abroad.
The winning pitch that won Wales the Congress is ‘Pasture, Passion, Plate’ and this marketing tag is as apt for the Gower peninsula as anywhere in Wales: surrounded on three sides by sea, receiving just enough rainfall for a rich agricultural industry, and inhabited by passionate artisan food and drink producers. Nothing showcases the coming together of all these factors than the host of spectacular places to eat in Gower, where creative chefs delight guests with the freshest produce gathered within the minimum of food miles and delivered straight to your plate.
Here are Bayview’s Top 5 eating our recommendations that are guaranteed to whet the appetite for foodies at all price points and are reflective of Pasture, Passion, Plate:
1. Beach House Restaurant, Oxwich
www.beachhouseoxwich.co.uk
Just 5-mins walk from Bayview, is Beach House Restaurant which has been building a reputation as a refined dining experience since 2016. It is headed up by proud Welshman, Hywel Griffith (of Great British Menu fame) and has retained its coveted Michelin Star since 2020 as well as 3AA Rosettes. Recently it has added a beautiful new bar area and extra dining space in a wonderfully designed sophisticated interior with views across Oxwich Bay. You can expect fresh produce, reared, caught, picked or grown in Gower.
2. Welcome to Town, Llanrhidian
www.welcomecountrypubkitchen-gower.foodndrink.uk/index.php
The Welcome to Town is a beautiful and ancient inn with the vibe of a modern village pub with a welcoming atmosphere, in the north Gower village of Llanrhidian, only a 15-min drive from Bayview. Here you can eat informally in the downstairs bar or upstairs restaurant. Wherever you choose, you’ll get home-cooked food and an extensive menu, including a specials’ board. There’s also a beer garden and a covered marquee for chillier days. If you’re a real ale fan, there is a great selection to choose from and that’s why it’s probably loved by locals and visitors alike. Friendly staff, on-site parking and live music on occasion make it a pub not to be missed.
3. King Arthur Hotel, Reynoldston
www.kingarthurhotel.co.uk
The King Arthur Hotel will be found at the heart of the village green, Reynoldston, just a 10-minute drive from Bayview. It’s a traditional inn, popular with Gower locals and visitors. That’s why it has been voted one of the Top 10 pubs in the UK and in 2021, named by The Times as the ‘Best Cosy Pub’ in the UK. You can eat outside on the village green and take in views of sheep and cows and Gower’s wild ponies. Inside you’ll find bar food and a restaurant, famed for the local flavour of game and fresh fish as well as real ales. It gets busy so best see website for booking details, especially for traditional Sunday lunch.
4. Beaufort Arms, Kittle
www.beaufortarmspubgower.co.uk
The inland village of Kittle is a mere 15-minute drive from Bayview. At the heart of the is lovely village stands The Beaufort Arms which is both a local pub and restaurant. The Beaufort Arms is a family favourite, serving a range of ales and pub classics whether it is for a light lunch, and after school treat with the kids, or an evening dinner. It champions seafood and there’s always a specials board. It also boasts popular fayre from salads and sharers to burgers and bangers. It has raised the bar on pub dining in Gower and you can be assured of a heartfelt Gower welcome at any time of the day.
5. Langland’s Brasserie, Langland Bay
www.langlandsbrasserie.co.uk
The Langland’s Brasserie has recently been refurbished offering an even more spectacular and unforgettable beachside dining experience in the popular bay at Langland, just a step for the Victorian village of Mumbles. Treat yourself to breakfast lunch or dinner at a table with a view over sea, surf and sand. The Brasserie offers a range of fine wines, classic dishes and desserts as well as platters. It also caters for Vegans and Vegetarians. Family-owned and family-run, this Brasserie is committed to an exceptional dining experience alongside some of the best views in the UK. There’s ample parking at rear. Please see website for information on booking and sample menus.
So please don’t wait until 2026 until you come and stay in one of our luxury holiday rental properties at Bayview. We’d love you to come this year. We are booking fast for Summer 2023, so please call Wanda and the Team for more details and to discuss off-season deals before Easter.
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