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Nº 142 in 901 in Swansea

Nº 23 of 152 British in Swansea

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Where do I start!!!! Exceptional!!!! The food was fantastic!!! Staff fantastic!!!! Ambience fantastic!!!! We can’t wait to go back!

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Jo88888888 . 2024-10-23

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6 course tasting menu was suburb. Lovely location, attentive staff, each course was amazing and had lovely cheese course as well. Fantastic and varied tastes. Booked into Oxwich Bay Hotel a few minutes away to finish off a memorable wedding anniversary. Would recommend to anyone who likes fine dining.

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Eddie M . 2024-10-02

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Avoid. Expensive, pretentious, bland food. Desert was nice. Found the staff helpful but inflexible. A disappointing experience.

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7186338 . 2024-09-16

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We travelled from Southport for our anniversary meal and it didn't disappoint. We had an amazing meal with a table view across the bay.

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GrandTour06254292819 . 2024-09-15

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After a tough couple of years battling cancer for my sister in law and myself just recently, we wanted to do something special before next course of treatment. Today did not dissapoint, absolutely beautiful food, staff treated us like royalty, very grateful to you all. It was our special treat today and it was the best. Diolch yn fawr pawb xx

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Heulwen Thomas . 2024-09-06

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A thoroughly enjoyable evening with great food and wine. Couldn't fault the service.

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Arthur Jackson . 2024-09-04

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The evening started really well with a great welcome at a fabulous location looking over a beautiful beach. Our dietary requirements were carefully checked (and observed). With the pre-prandial drinks came delicious amuse bouche and then we were led to our table, again with a great view of the beach and the kitchen. Another exquisite hors d'oeuvre arrived and then we were into our 3 course experience. Each was delicious - I had duck liver, cod and Welsh cheese selection. A list of the cheeses was provided. Service was superb. A party occupied a private room but had no effect on our service.

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StephenMB . 2024-08-31

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Stumbled on this place by pure chance as we were staying at a nearby campsite. A fellow camper mentioned they were staying at the campsite in order to go for dinner at the restaurant. As foodies our interest was piqued so we popped along during the day to have a look at the menu and to reserve our table for lunch the next day. The food was wonderful and we enjoyed every mouthful. Thoughtfully presented and appropriately sized portions. We both had the lunch menu; my partner also went for the accompanying wine flight. And we shared an additional cheese course. Every course had Welsh ingredients and was sublime. The cheeses were mouthwatering. Definitely recommend this lovely Welsh gem 💎

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Kerry U . 2024-08-28

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Very disappointed to refused being able to dine at beach house having made an online reservation as we have a toddler. No explanation given other than being told this is policy then had the phone put down on me when I questioned it. The website doesn't say that children under 6 are not permitted but this is clearly the intention from the owners. Could possibly understand if this was a policy for an evening sitting, but can't get my head around this for a lunchtime sitting on a non weekend day. Shame as we enjoyed a very good meal there a few years ago and was looking forward to visiting again with our little one. We have enjoyed fine dining experiences with our toddler at other restaurants overlooking the sea many times. Can't say I would recommend it as a result unfortunately. Parents and families beware!

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Murtaza Rizvi . 2024-08-28

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Everything was amazing, the location, the food, the service, BUT: Parking was very, very expensive, GBP 100,-!!!!!! We parked in front of the restaurent, but nobody from the restaurant staff told us upon arrival that we have to register our license plate to avoid a parking fine!! A very bad and expensive experience, so never again Oxwich Beach House!!

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Harald K . 2024-08-28

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Magnificent food and wine. Exceptional innovation. Very professional staff and glorious setting. Privilege to experience it

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Paul M . 2024-08-24

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Perfectly executed lunch in delightful surroundings with a gorgeous view. Lovely service and beautiful food. It was a wonderful experience.

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Lisa Davies . 2024-08-23

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It is a fantastic location with great service and food . We opted for the 3 course lunch , I had the lobster followed by the lamb with gower strawberries to finish . All beautifully presented and, more importantly, tasted fantastic. The downside for us is that one of us had to drive, so only a glass of wine . Could have spent the afternoon on decking with a bottle of wine enjoying the view! Well worth a trip.

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Anthony Fox . 2024-08-22

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Lovely restaurant on the beautiful Oxwich Bay. Exceptional food, friendly and welcoming, stunning views

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Matthew Doman . 2024-08-17

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Words fail me, this was an absolutely unforgettable dining experience - Every single surprising mouthful from beginning to the excitement of the cheese board.l have been telling everyone who'll listen how delicious the bread was, and as for the Barabrith souffle... I could list every dish, but l suggest you go and be delighted yourself. The staff, location ambience were faultless. Our wedding anniversary was suitably celebrated, and we will be back every year hopefully!

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Catherine Thomas . 2024-08-12

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Wow I hadn’t been back to this place since it’s been renovated so it’s been a few years. It was always high end, beautiful food and location restaurant. But when we went to visit on a Wednesday we were sat at the back of the restaurant with limited views out to the sea which is a shame. The food was steep at £92 per head. Which is OK for good food, but worth noting it’s a huge increase on previous menus. Our family of 5 used to eat there for around £300 and now that is the price for 2 after drinks and a service charge of 10%. I was shocked at the end when I realised my 3 cocktails and two beers added an extra £100 onto the bill. The beers from bottle being £10 is very steep and the cocktails were basic and limited, so to pay £20 per cocktail plus service charge is extremely steep. Unfortunately this made the experience feel like a bit of a rip off. Charge for good food fine but extortionate amounts for beer that’s otherwise £1.80 feels a bit desperate.

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Sarah Jones . 2024-08-11

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We had a fantastic meal! Excellent food, setting, service, you name it it was spot on. I especially thought some of the sea food dishes were out of this world. The setting really is excellent with beautiful views of the bay. We were there on a foggy, wet day but that just made it more cosy and atmospheric. I can't wait to come back, hopefully with some friends in tow so they can enjoy it too.

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Nicholas Craigen . 2024-08-09

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Had read a lot of good things about the Beach House, enhanced by its website and all those snaps of the shed at sundown. And the setting is superb when you get there too (especially on a warm day which means you can drink or eat outside and feel as if you're hovering just above the beach.) The menus themselves are nice and simply laid out and allow a good feel for the food to come. The amuse bouche was amazing, and the trout starter wasn't far behind (never mind a glass of wine, I'll just have a carafe of the eel sauce.) But the 'main event' was not the main attraction - the cod came in a silky smooth sauce but felt slightly lacking in flavour given the sea view and the restaurant's title. Perhaps it was just on the day - more pepper? A bit more salt? The Souffle packs a taste punch to the cheeks though. Coffee, too, was pretty damn good. Thanks for the memory, BH, but couldn't help feeling that bigger flavours in (& a slightly bigger portion of) the cod dish would have matched the view and vibe.

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Mark Turner . 2024-08-06

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Outstanding food and service. Kirsty made us feel so welcome in arrival. Cocktails were delicious. Great wine selection. Tasting menu is always exceptional. Staff are friendly, professional and attentive. Very relaxed atmosphere in a beautiful setting.

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Rebecca White . 2024-07-25

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Not cheap as might be expected from a Michelin starred restaurant. Food as might be expected was excellent, several small additional additions to what was ordered all extremely nice. Location is stunning, you have to park in a privately run car park which is access to beach as well.

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Chris Wyatt . 2024-07-18

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What lovely to eat but it is really expensive. The staff were very warm welcome, and it was nice to see Hywel Griffith in the kitchen.

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Steffan Vaughan-Evans . 2024-07-13

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Absolutely amazing food and wine in a perfect setting! Felt like you were on holiday rather than close to home. Team were so accommodating of dietary choices. Orange wine particularly lovely and the beef for main was soooo good! We will be coming back for sure

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Olivia Hamilton-Thomas . 2024-07-13

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Delicious food to celebrate our anniversary. The sommelier Matthew was so knowledgable - thank you so much! We really enjoyed learning about and tasting the paired wines. A lovely evening, thank you.

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Alissa Vereschinsky . 2024-07-12

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Absolutely fantastic meal. The pea tarlet and fennel mavroon set the stall for cracking meal. Do try the Lebanese Rose one of best I have had.

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aidan quinn . 2024-07-11

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Enjoyed the tasting menu, a selection of small plates beautifully presented and exceptionally tasty. Relaxed atmosphere and amazing views over Oxwich beach.

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Alison BENSON . 2024-07-09

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Outstanding. Every course was superb and the staff were fantastic. Everything was delicious from the first cocktail, through the 10 courses and the wine matches. I look forward to our next anniversary treat here.

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Bethan . 2024-07-08

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Stunning 8 course tasting menu, really interesting food combinations. However, we chose the more expensive 'Distinguished' wine pairing on offer. Being enthusiastic wine collectors we had high hopes. Sadly, we found that the pairing options with two exceptions were poor, and felt that we were being palmed off with low cost wines ( Even by Michelin restaurant prices) . I did send the restaurant private feedback, but disappointingly they did not respond!! In conclusion, great food but chose your own wine.

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Dev60 . 2024-07-05

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An absolutely beautiful setting to enjoy some delicious food. We are already looking forward to our next visit.

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Mary Paske . 2024-06-17

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Just had the 8 course tasting menu. Superb! Tastes and textures perfectly balanced. Specially loved the trout, the lobster and the duck liver. Had the curious wine flight, also fab. Been here a few times over the years and it gets better and better. Lovely ambience and great sea views. Pricey but a treat well worth it.

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Mila C . 2024-06-05

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Exceptional food and a great location makes for a wonderful experience. My one gripe would be that the service was not very good. The warm and enthusiastic welcome vibe slowly waned and simple errors were made.

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chris harrison . 2024-06-04

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Had several great meals here, but this I think was the best yet. We went for the 6 course tasting menu. Everything was beautifully presented and tasted great. The service also was excellent; super efficient, yet friendly and informal. A very good balance of dishes throughout the courses. My favourite savoury dish was the sea trout. It looked too good to eat, but so glad I did as the textures and tastes were divine. The rhubarb dessert looked like something from another planet: so striking and imaginative (see photo). a real culinary adventure of surprises, flavours, textures and temperatures.

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Bert-Camem . 2024-06-01

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Re visited after two years, I was extremely disappointed by this experience. It’s very overpriced we had 8 course taster and beef course served luke warm. Service was dreadful no consistency with staff the waiting between courses was uncomfortably too long staff did not gel as a team. Food average but again overpriced I would not return. I spoke to the manager on paying the bill relating the above she did give me ten percent off the bill as a gesture of good will . However this did not compensate for the long drawn out evening of poor service.

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Helena Jones . 2024-05-25

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Lovely location , great service and the 8 course menu was definitely about different flavours which were superb.A great restaurant to go to for a special occasion and this ‘sort’ of dining !

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wispSwansea . 2024-05-19

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We visited for lunch on a Thursday. It was beautiful and tasty food and some of the best cocktails we have ever had. A lovely view out over the beach. Took a stroll on the beach afterwards.

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Daniel Otton . 2024-05-17

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We arrived early and decided to have a cheeky cocktail outside as we were blessed with a beautiful day. We opted for the 6 courses and accompanied wine for each course. Two options on main and desert the other courses were fixed. I opted for pork belly and barabrith. The courses were presented to perfection and wine accompanied with knowledge of origin and favours. The staff were very pleasant and well trained to give you the experience you’d expect. The setting was out of this world looking out the window was something you’d expect on a postcard. To top it off we were lucky enough to see fireworks over the beach as there was a wedding taking place at the hotel. All around great experience with good friends.

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Paul Meek . 2024-05-05

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Just had a pie cooking workshop with Phil and it was great! Alot to take in but explained really well. You really get the experience from pro chefs who have seen it all. Full of great time saving tips and recovery techniques when things, as they somtimes do dont go as planned in a busy kitchen. A great day out and you get a delicious late lunch included which makes the whole thing good value! Thankyou Dan head chef who was supporting Phil and Megan the Restaurant Manager who hosted the group keeping us topped up with refreshments. Thanks guys, hopefully back for more soon. Oh and the food was great! also the takeaway pies that my wife and daughter ate kept them very happy! ❤️

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Lee Williams . 2024-05-05

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A beautiful restaurant in a stunning location and, as expected, the food was incredible. We had a lovely welcome, nothing was too much trouble and everyone was charming and polite. Food was amazing, wine was lovely and the cocktails packed a punch. We thoroughly enjoyed the evening, could not have asked for more, and wouldn’t have changed anything!

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Giles Preece . 2024-05-04

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Ideal location for a special meal. Food quality and quantity was ideal and delicious, service brilliant, menu and food was delicious

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Hannah Davies . 2024-04-30

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An underwhelming fine dining experience. The eight course tasting menu had two knockout dishes and six underwhelming-to-mediocre offerings. Nothing was cooked badly, but felt a few of the dishes weren’t up to the standards its Michelin star usually signals. The cured trout in chive sauce and bara brith souffle were truly excellent so there’s quality to be had here, but not consistently across the menu on this occasion. Service was fine and very happy to see Welsh given prominence on the menu

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Seiriol Dawes-Hughes . 2024-04-20

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A lovely evening experiencing Welsh fine dining. We enjoyed the tasting menu and accompanying wine selection, admirably paired by a knowledgeable sommelier. Food was incredible, with the finest cheese course (range, research and taste) we have had in years.

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Steve Tovey . 2024-04-05

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This was an excellent experience. My wife and I have visited a number of restaurants over the years with accolades that the Beach House has and we really enjoyed the ambience, laid back atmosphere but attention to customer service. I am surprised to read other reviewers have not had good service - maybe bad luck? We had the 8 course taster. Everything apart from the duck dish was a smash hit from both of us - but to be fair even after 50 years I cannot be convinced by liver somehow. We would love to return again; maybe with some friends and would leave the car at home to take on the wine tasting too. The cheese board looked to die for but we should gone 6-courses rather than 8 to fit that in :-) Congrats to the whole team at the Beach House for creating a great experience at decent value for money for this calibre of meal.

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Garth O . 2024-04-04

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Booked this place well in advance, We knew it was tasting menu only on offer . Having had similar experiences in other parts of the UK we were looking forward to it. We should have read the warning signs when we entered the restaurant and seemed to be seated in the only table for 2 sandwiched between a part of 6 and another couple despite loads of couple tables still available. As the evening wore on the table of 6 arrived snd got more and more rowdy and became very intrusive on what should be a very carefully choreographed evening and ‘fine’ dining Eventually we asked who the manager was and it it was the lady we happened to ask! She offered to move is to another vacated table for the last course Before we paid the bill we asked to speak to the manager again to express our dissatisfaction. She had not come back to check on us. With some persuasion she took 10% off the bill Overall we were surprised given the quality of food and service this was allowed to happen. What should have been a very special evening left a very bad taste. I don’t really think the manager lady ‘got it’ which is shocking for this proposed calibre of restaurant.

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Jonathan W . 2024-03-30

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Reasonable food let down by very uneven service. We arrived on time and seated but then had to wait a significant period to order drinks and to order food. Dishes from the tasting menu arrived in a very uneven rate. There appeared to be some kind of challenge with the kitchen but we weren’t informed what nor did we receive an apology. The wait continued for the bill. We noticed how other customers seemed exasperated - with one person saying loudly “we’ve been waiting an age” as we left. Dishes ranged. Some exquisite but others over salted or lacking in flavour. Service too - some of the staff are perfect, others over familiar with at least one addressing us as “guys” (a pet hate). Wine by glass selection was disappointing. It’s a shame. It’s a beautiful beach and a worthy ambition but needs a lot more finesse.

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Andrewjohnbond . 2024-03-29

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Nice place, just on the beach. Good service and well presented food

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Charles Pate . 2024-03-27

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Our second visit and as expected, it was fabulous. It's a great atmosphere, calm, chilled and all the staff work together to make your dining experience faultless. You have to pay for quality.

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Stephen Rego . 2024-03-22

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Faultless, the entire experience… service, ambiance, food superb…. Second time, won’t be the last…. The only piece of feedback is room temperature can be cool so take something just in case

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AndrewD833 . 2024-03-22

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I brought my mum for the first time today - myself and my husband have been a few times before. It’s honestly the first time my mother has been speechless for the majority of the meal. She could only communicate through a variety of different “mmmmmm’s”! There were exquisite petit fours - there was a cucumber and horseradish one that blew my mind! I don’t even like cucumber. Every dish delivered on presentation, taste and absolute ingenuity. Every course was an absolute taste sensation. The staff were incredible. Absolutely no fault with any of it, and now mum’s had a taste of it, I’m pretty sure we’ll be regular customers! She’s vowed never to eat anywhere else again!

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Paradise38067572651 . 2024-03-20

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Fantasic setting and equally fantastic food and service. didn’t disappoint and would highly recommend. fantastic at accommodating food allergies

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586rhiann . 2024-03-15

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Simply the best meal we’ve ever enjoyed in Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

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Rory Atkins . 2024-03-14

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A gem on the south Gower coast. You must visit this place.

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Mark Davis . 2024-03-14

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This lovely restaurant literally on the beach at Oxwich Bay is well worth the effort of getting there! We drove from Cardiff in just under one hour thirty, had a walk on the beach followed by a superb lunch. We had the three course menu but it was so much more, with delicious amuse bouches, fabulous warm bread, wonderful hand made chocolates, a real feast. Not cheap but good value for money. Excellent unfussy, smooth, efficient and friendly service. A thoroughly enjoyable experience.

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Sue J . 2024-03-06

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We went for lunch last week during a short break in the Gower area. We had a lovely table by the window and decided to go for the 8 course taster menu. What a treat it was! Delicious local produce, beautiful flavours of the sea and local herbs. The cod and sea trout courses were particular favourites although here was nothing to criticise in this wonderful menu. Hopefully, we will be able to return when the weather is kinder so we can make the most of the gorgeous view of the beach.

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B6825KQstephaniem . 2024-03-06

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We had an amazing St David's day lunch , staff are all professional and efficient , food exquisite Thank you

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mark hopkin . 2024-03-01

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Anniversary celebration meal; stunning location, beautiful food, exceptional service and a fantastic experience.

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Ben Matthews . 2024-03-01

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This was our first time at the Beach House for my mother's 81st birthday. We booked for lunch and had the most incredible experience from the moment we arrived to the moment we left. The Beach House team is outstanding. They are completely professional and discreet whilst being warm and charming. They ran our meal like clockwork and when there was a slight delay at the end with our dessert there was an apology and we were provided with a complimentary 'pre-dessert' (one of the most delicious desserts we've ever eaten) and coffees. The ambience is wonderful as is the view of Oxwich Bay. This alone would have made the event special but the food made the occasion outstanding. We were overwhelmed by the quality of the ingredients, the imagination and creativity of the dishes and how sublime each course was. We loved the two additional chef's dishes. Cucumber is possibly my least favourite food item and yet when I tried the cucumber macaron it was delicious - testimony to the chef's incredible skill. A huge thanks to the team for making our experience so special and we look forward to returning again this year

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Beth C . 2024-02-22

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Everything about this restaurant is fabulous. The food, service and setting are perfect. We had the 8 course tasting menu, which was beautifully balanced, presented and delicious. The staff are incredibly attentive, knowledgable and friendly. The cured Scottish sea trout dish was one of the best things I have ever tasted. A wonderful afternoon.

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Pam Johnson . 2024-02-17

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Want a culinary experience? The Beach House is that and much more. The staff are exceptional, friendly, courteous, discreet and know about the food and the wine. You can see the chefs cook in the open kitchen. Never have I seen a harassed chef or heard any words. The kitchen seems to run so smoothly. Very impressive. The food is in my opinion to die for: every dish has exquisite individual ingredients which on their own are wonderful and then begins the journey of combining the different flavours and new experiences with every bite, enhancing flavours, changing flavours, it is my favourite restaurant even only thinking about that. The setting is magical too. Here you are looking out over Oxwich Bay, its blues, greens, greys changing as you enjoy your meal. It is a perfect combination for an unforgettable experience. I mustn’t forget to mention the beauty of each plate as it arrives in front of you. What an experience! Not to forget their fantastic bread with seaweed. That in itself is an experience. There is a hotel nearby and places you can book to stay overnight if you want to dine there.

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Minciau . 2024-02-01

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We visited the Beach House for dinner during the Christmas period of 2024. This was for a family members 50th birthday and we were not disappointed. The restaurant has a Michelin star, and this is well deserved. From start to finish we were spoilt by each wonderful staff member we met and the food was just brilliant. We each had the eight course taster menu and some had the wine flight to accompany this. One of our party is expecting and staff instantly produced a menu suitable for them, so pregnancy is well catered for. The entire evening was an absolute treat and wonderful experience. Descriptions of the food and wine were provided at each course, with local produce from our wonderful homeland. Absolutely delicious. Thank you! We will return.

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Alex B . 2024-01-30

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Just a joyful experience from every angle. The food is exciting but satisfying - there’s a fair amount of sophistication but underpinned by great quality and substance. The staff are all charming and enthusiastic AND they are nearly all the same people who served us 12 months ago - that tells me a significant amount about the quality of the management. There is a real sense of teamwork here - if you’ve watched The Bear on Disney Plus you’ll know what I mean! It is good value but it is a huge treat - something well worth saving up for in my opinion. We stay in a mobile home behind the nearby hotel (which is great) but treat ourselves here.

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hargs . 2024-01-26

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Super warm welcome on arrival and then it gets better. Service from informed and caring staff only surpassed by great food and wine

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n s . 2024-01-08

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Birthday lunch with my daughter my first vist to the Beach House from the time we arrived to when we left the service was amazing the food was beyond description it was so beautiful to look at and even more delicious when we ate each and every course was described in detail the staff were amazing every diner was made to feel special and absolutely nothing was to much trouble the bara brith souffle with tea ice cream was to die for the best souffle I've ever eaten I am certainly returning just for that very highly recommended Made my birthday really special thank you xx

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Margaret Salter . 2024-01-04

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My first visit to the Beach House and it was amazing the food was not only beautiful to look at it tasted divine the service was impeccable although it was a dull day the view was delightful this lovely restaurant is situated right on the beach in a beautiful part of the Gower peninsula go out of you way to visit you won't be disappointed highly recommended.

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P5262AVmargarets . 2024-01-04

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First visit & what a culinary delight. Wonderful dishes & attentive staff. Can't wait to return.

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ALAN ROBINSON . 2024-01-04

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wow, what an amazing experience. The food was incredible, and it was a fantastic service. Congratulations to everyone there. We will 💯 be back to visit

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Lisa Rundle . 2024-01-01

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The place is perfect, amazing food drink and. Service

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ron evans . 2023-12-25

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This experience was a real letdown as we booked a hotel and traveled a fair distance specifically to go to the restaurant, as we'd been gifted a tasting menu experience for my partner's birthday. A few positives are definitely the location and the interior; it's quite literally on the beach and has a cozy but elegant feel. There was a nice atmosphere for a weekday as they were quite busy. The wine list is on the smaller side; however, we enjoyed the bottle we chose. We arrived at 7:15 pm, where we received a warm welcome, and the staff were generally very polite. Despite this, service was really the big issue here. I can only assume we were forgotten about after ordering cocktails, as we waited 30-40 minutes for someone to take our food order. I saw 2 tables arrive at least 10 minutes after us have their order taken and start to see dishes arriving before anyone gave us a second look. Unacceptable anywhere but really unexpected from a Michelin restaurant. Other service issues throughout the meal included empty dishes being left on the table, not wiping the table down between courses, and not topping up water, etc. Cocktails were horrendous and tasted nearly only of lemon juice (ordered the Nutty Cow, which was a black cocktail that didn't look particularly appetizing). The wrong water was brought to the table (not a big issue but another example of errors occurring on the service front). Some dishes were average, nothing to shout home about but not bad; the canapés, the artichoke, the sole, and the pork. Sadly, service continued to be unacceptably slow. I did a time check after course 2/8 and saw we had been there for 1 hour and 40 minutes; no wonder we were hungry. Course 2 was trout, which was painfully overcooked, as well as sitting in a rather uncreative creamy sauce that completely overpowered the fish; a shame for a restaurant on the coast to go so wrong on its seafood. The meat dishes were very nice; however, by the 3-hour mark, it was hard to be enthusiastic about the whole experience as I was more than a bit fed up. The standout dish of the evening was most certainly their bara brith soufflé, which tasted delicious, looked the part, and I appreciated the nod to a Welsh classic. The tea ice cream on the side could have had better flavor, but overall, it was their best dish without a doubt. We finished the night off with a cappuccino that was actually a latte and paid up. In total, the whole experience was nearly 4 hours long! The longest meal of my life despite being several courses shorter than my longest tasting menu experience. Even their own staff made it out the door before us at 11 pm. There is no doubt that for fine dining, service is as important as the food, and easily avoidable mistakes were made throughout this experience. There was no consistency regarding who was serving us, and there seemed to be a big difference in service standards between tables. I can confidently say I won't be returning, but I hope they are able to iron out these issues so that the dining experience matches its wonderful look and location.

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Bethan-Mair W . 2023-12-22

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Tasting menu excellence really very good food and the wine flight was brilliant added a lot to the meal. Great staff as well made the evening an enjoyable experience we will remember . We are saving up to make a return visit next year!

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jim Collings . 2023-12-11

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Amazing food if rather pricey. Lovely staff and excellent service

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Jules Jams . 2023-12-08

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Our culinary short trip to Wales culmnated here and have to say the whle thing went from the pretty good to very, very good to a real bench setter. It is absolutely no wonder that this is Michelin star. From entrance to departure everything was absolutely perfect as surely it must be to get people to regularly make the effort to get there on a blowy dull winter December day!!! My goodness it was worth it. , Everything from design, decor, service, atmosphere, staff, menu content and descrition, presentation, cleanliness, comfort, views was all stunning. I am not going to elaborate on the mocktails or the food that we had as can only say, to quote the late great Michael Winner, it was HISTORIC! Many thanks to all involved in creating such a place in such a venue and doing it more than justice!

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Ustaritz . 2023-12-07

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Amazing experience & the food was to die for! It made my special birthday even more special. Look forward to my next visit.

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Liza Minchella . 2023-12-02

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Perhaps the best food I have eaten in the UK.

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Cuan O'Shea . 2023-11-24

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Delicious and interesting food. All locally sourced.

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Isabelle Hodgson . 2023-11-23

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Excellent food. Excellent choices Will definitely come again

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Lynn Reardon . 2023-11-21

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Fantastic food, staff and ambience

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Vincent Browne . 2023-11-15

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This was one of the most amazing evenings I have ever had. We had the tasting menu accompanied by the wine flight. Absolutely exceptional. Little touches that lifted the food to another level. Mouthwatering bread and canapés as we had delicious cocktails. The staff were charming and made us feel so welcome. Thank you so much to the chef and his team. Highly recommended. Well worth travelling down from Gloucestershire and hope to go back.

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Debs H . 2023-11-13

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We both had about half a glass full of our drinks mine red wine my friend vodka and tonic with ice. Wine waiter asks friend if he would like another drink but completely ignored me!

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jonessallyanne . 2023-11-10

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Beautiful setting for a restaurant. Fantastic decor. Professional, attentive, informed and friendly staff. Superb food. 8 course taster menu on a Saturday afternoon. I travelled four hours to experience this with a friend who is more local. I did not waste my time.

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richard edgington . 2023-11-05

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Totally memorable experience! The set 3 course lunch was truly above and beyond any 3 course lunch I've ever had! Each dish was a taste sensation...canapés, amuse bouche, starter, main and dessert, finishing with petit fours...I ran out of superlatives to use! Everything was exquisitely presented and the staff were exemplary...attentive but not overly so...a fine balance which they all mastered beautifully! And finally, the setting is picture perfect and shows that Gower really is the jewel of Wales' Crown (I may be a touch biased here!) Congratulations and many, many thanks to all at the Beach House, Oxwich...we shall moat definitely be back!!!

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Patricia Zimmer . 2023-11-04

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What a stunning experience and value for money. Food was unbelievable. Staff were fantastic and attentive without being too much. Cannot wait to go back

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Ben Curtis-Thomas . 2023-11-04

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Amazing dining experience in a beautiful building. The food was unbelievable and the service, top notch!

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Chris M . 2023-11-02

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Incredible food and amazing staff.

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Cori Davies . 2023-11-01

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Delicious food. Fantastic views over the beach

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Tracey Slee . 2023-10-30

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This is where we go to celebrate something special. On average, twice a year we get to the Beach House and once again, did not disappoint. We went for the 8 course taster menu, we feel it offers great value and we get to try fish/game that we wouldn’t try at home. First class, all the courses were absolutely amazing and the service, you can’t fault it. Well worth the price, it’s a fantastic experience and great night out.

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seantigheuk . 2023-10-30

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we love the food and ethos of beach house. HOWEVER its not made clear on the website this is NOT suitable for under 14s as there is no simplified menu (used to be). So we will not return for that reason. Its one for the oldies !

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alistair jenkins . 2023-10-29

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Absolutely stunning food and drink. Had the 8 course menu which was superb from start to finish. Great selection of non alcoholic drinks to have as well. Service was also superb. Very highly recommended.

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John Harvey . 2023-10-27

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Waited several years , due to covid , to visit the Beach House having seen Hywel on Great British Menu Worth the wait! Great food great staff great location Doesn’t get much better worthy of the Michelin star Thanks to all the staff for a great effort especially the sommelier who took time and patience to explain the various wines

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mysteryeater2018 . 2023-10-25

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Absolutely amazing from start to finish - the setting and scenery are incredible. The use of welsh produce was lovely to see and the gower lamb and soufflé lived up to the hype. A must visit!

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858benl . 2023-10-18

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Great location right on the beach with very convenient parking. Warm and friendly welcome and we were shown to out table overlooking the beach. Great menu - not course I could fault. Definitely a place for a special treat.

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GOMS2013 . 2023-10-17

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Wow what a find. Booking up via the Web site was easy . Upon arrival we were greeted by a member of staff and handed a card from all the crew for our anniversary. Our dinning seats were in a wonderful position with a view looking over the beach. All staff that served us where very knowledgeable, professional and friendly. The meal was out of this world . The Beach House is a rare find and is a must to visit.

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V7421FSlouisep . 2023-10-07

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We thouroughly enjoyed our visit. This could not become a regular visit for us, just too expensive, though that is not a complaint. The front of house were attentive, knowledgable and put us at ease from the start, my late decision to enjoy the curious...

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Mark B . 2023-10-01

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Lovely staff and exceptional food. Faultless, will definitely be back.

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Ceri Jones . 2023-09-30

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We had been looking forward to coming here for ages, and it lived up to our expectations and more. Beautiful setting on a windswept day in South Wales, with a view out over the bay. Every member of staff gave impeccable service. But the star...

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H C . 2023-09-30

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We had a six course tasting menu. The food was excellent and interesting with some unique twists all executed impeccably. The only quibble would be the loin of salt Marsh lamb which was a bit dense and lacking in taste. The staff were very friendly...

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NeilC515 . 2023-09-27

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Had a stunning lunch with my wife for our anniversary. I’d booked a while ago and had great expectations, particularly after the venue was on a tv show recently. The Beach House is in a stunning location, the service was great and the food and...

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660JulianT . 2023-09-22

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Everyone should experience Michelin Star standards and food, especially the Beach House.

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David Francis . 2023-09-20

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A delightful experience - attentive staff, amazing food. Just the place for that 'special treat'. As fluent Welsh speakers, we really appreciated that the menu and information on the website were bilingual. At thee end of the meal, we were fortunate to meet the Owner/Chef,...

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jwandgw4 . 2023-09-18

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We had an evening meal here in July 2022 and it was perfect. So to celebrate a special anniversary this year we decided to book a table for lunch. Both times we had the 6 course tasting menu and it did not disappoint. Every dish...

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devdumpling . 2023-09-18

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Arrived yesterday lunchtime with our two small dogs. The staff were extremely helpful and we sat outside on the patio overlooking the bay. The staff were incredible and all knew their stuff about the menu and different courses. Food was out of this world and would highly recommend to anyone.

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Michelle Clarke . 2023-09-16

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Excellent experience. Food amazing and inventive. Staff do everything they can to assist you. Highly recommended. Views awesome.

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Richard Weller . 2023-09-09

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Amazing food, the 8 course sharer with distinguished wine flight was stunning! Will definitely visit again! Loved every minute!

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Emma Lewis . 2023-08-31

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