What with the lovely weather and the British inability to build well-ventilated buildings, Elouise Hobbs makes the most of the summer and lists some of the best places to grab a bite to eat in the great outdoors.
COAST, SAUNDERSFOOT
What more could you want from an outdoor eatery than a beautiful beach metres away, award winning food and comfy chairs? That is exactly what Coast offers, as well as tasty snacks and great ice cream.
Info: 018 3481 0800 / www.coastsaundersfoot.co.uk
PIZZA TIPI, CARDIGAN
This unique spot is located under a bridge and next to the River Teifi in Cardigan and feels like it wouldn’t be out of place in the pages of a design magazine. The tipis look beautiful as the sun sets over the river and once the evening starts getting cooler, you can snuggle up to one of the open fires. And we haven’t even started on the food – the wood fired handmade pizzas are made fresh to order and can be enjoyed with salad, coffee, cake, or if you would prefer a local craft beer or wine.
Info: 012 3961 2259 / www.pizzatipi.co.uk
THE FIG TREE, PENARTH
Once a beach shelter when Queen Victoria was still on the throne, this restaurant has been fully restored and has become a favourite spot to stop off on the promenade for somethings to eat. The inside is large and decorated with throwbacks to its history without feeling old-fashioned. However, on a sunny day, the outside seating area is where you want to be. Shielded from the wind by a colourful roof, it’s a great place to enjoy one of their freshly prepared seafood dishes while looking out over the ocean.
Info: 029 2070 2512 / www.thefigtreepenarth.co.uk
DYLAN’S, CRICCIETH
This is one of two restaurants by the same owners; both offer extensive menus with an emphasis on homemade and local produce. Recommendations include their homemade cakes to their sourdough pizzas and seafood platters which are made to share. From the restaurant, you get stunning views of Criccieth and the water, especially at sunset.
Info: 017 6652 2773 / www.dylansrestaurant.co.uk
LANGLAND’S BRASSERIE, SWANSEA
Priding themselves on providing the best tastes and quality from locally sourced products, Langland’s Brasserie has created quite a reputation. Located right on the beach – you can take a few steps and be on the sand – they not only have a wonderfully tasty menu, they provide the experience of enjoying food at the beach without having to pick sand out of the main course.
Info: 017 9236 3699 / www.langlandsbrasserie.co.uk