Langland Bay Guidebook for Guests
Food scene
We love this cute little coffee shop on a back street of Mumbles village. Expect to see locals with their dogs sitting outside enjoying a great coffee and a local pastry. If you are here on a Saturday, we recommend picking up a fresh Gower Donut which are only delivered on Saturdays, delicious!
Microlot
28 Dunns LnWe love this cute little coffee shop on a back street of Mumbles village. Expect to see locals with their dogs sitting outside enjoying a great coffee and a local pastry. If you are here on a Saturday, we recommend picking up a fresh Gower Donut which are only delivered on Saturdays, delicious!
The big sister coffee shop to little Microlot. You can find this popular shop in Mumbles arcade, which has local bakers, butchers and amongst other independent shops. This coffee shop has lots of seating, good coffee and pastries.
13 locals recommend
Mumbles coffee
34-36 Newton RoadThe big sister coffee shop to little Microlot. You can find this popular shop in Mumbles arcade, which has local bakers, butchers and amongst other independent shops. This coffee shop has lots of seating, good coffee and pastries.
The closest restaurant/cafe/bar to our apartment. You can find this Brasserie nestled below the apartment just in front of the footpath along Langland beach. This is a popular spot to sit for a morning coffee and watch the surf, have an alfresco lunch in the summer whilst enjoying a day at the beach or to share a cold drink in the evening while the sunsets over the bay. We recommend you check out opening times and bookings before your visit as it can get busy during summer months.
64 locals recommend
Langland Brasserie
Brynfield RoadThe closest restaurant/cafe/bar to our apartment. You can find this Brasserie nestled below the apartment just in front of the footpath along Langland beach. This is a popular spot to sit for a morning coffee and watch the surf, have an alfresco lunch in the summer whilst enjoying a day at the beach or to share a cold drink in the evening while the sunsets over the bay. We recommend you check out opening times and bookings before your visit as it can get busy during summer months.
Our top tip is to head down to Southend Gardens where there is outside seating (some of the tables are under a festival tent), in a park along the front. There is a play area for the kids and it’s lovely on a sunny day, with the tent providing cover in bad weather. You can order drinks and food from the restaurants and bars over the road or from food trucks on the front, and eat/drink them in the gardens. There is a really nice atmosphere in the day or the evening
7 locals recommend
Southend Park station
Our top tip is to head down to Southend Gardens where there is outside seating (some of the tables are under a festival tent), in a park along the front. There is a play area for the kids and it’s lovely on a sunny day, with the tent providing cover in bad weather. You can order drinks and food from the restaurants and bars over the road or from food trucks on the front, and eat/drink them in the gardens. There is a really nice atmosphere in the day or the evening
A mumbles pub with a great chef who specialises in seafood. Positioned just back from Mumbles promenade with views of the sea, you can expect a varied menu which reflects local and seasonal ingredients as well as fresh fish special and tapas in the evening.
9 locals recommend
The George
Mumbles RoadA mumbles pub with a great chef who specialises in seafood. Positioned just back from Mumbles promenade with views of the sea, you can expect a varied menu which reflects local and seasonal ingredients as well as fresh fish special and tapas in the evening.
A small independent restaurant opposite Southend gardens, you will need to book to get a table here. The modern menu reflects local and seasonal produce served along with good service.
21 locals recommend
Môr
620 Mumbles RdA small independent restaurant opposite Southend gardens, you will need to book to get a table here. The modern menu reflects local and seasonal produce served along with good service.
This French themed chain restaurant is set in a stunning space with amazing sea views and great decor. The food is reliable and crowd pleasing. It is very popular so we advise booking ahead if you can. You may be able to get a table for brunch or lunch which out a booking, there is also outside seating on the promenade by the sea.
42 locals recommend
Bistrot Pierre
3 Mumbles RdThis French themed chain restaurant is set in a stunning space with amazing sea views and great decor. The food is reliable and crowd pleasing. It is very popular so we advise booking ahead if you can. You may be able to get a table for brunch or lunch which out a booking, there is also outside seating on the promenade by the sea.
A great small pub on Mumbles front with a lovely beer garden over the road near the sea. They stock a good selection of locally brewed craft ales. They also often host food pop-ups on the weekend.
12 locals recommend
Ty Cwrw
652 Mumbles RdA great small pub on Mumbles front with a lovely beer garden over the road near the sea. They stock a good selection of locally brewed craft ales. They also often host food pop-ups on the weekend.
Great spot for brunch or an evening cocktail. Amazing decor. Enjoy sea views on the covered balcony in the day and an amazing and lively atmosphere with an open fire in the bar area at night.
18 locals recommend
Gin & Juice
3 Mumbles RoadGreat spot for brunch or an evening cocktail. Amazing decor. Enjoy sea views on the covered balcony in the day and an amazing and lively atmosphere with an open fire in the bar area at night.
A traditional Freehouse pub that still brews its own beer. Situated just back from the promenade in mumbles, great for a good pint.
18 locals recommend
The Pilot of Mumbles
726 Mumbles RdA traditional Freehouse pub that still brews its own beer. Situated just back from the promenade in mumbles, great for a good pint.
An Italian cafe/restaurant/ice cream parlour that has been around for years, but always delivers. The venue is in a great position right on the promenade pointing out into the sea. There is lots of seating so even if you have to wait you should be able to get a table in or out. Stop off for a takeaway ice cream, an Italian lunch or dinner or a coffee and pastry.
57 locals recommend
Verdi's
Mumbles RoadAn Italian cafe/restaurant/ice cream parlour that has been around for years, but always delivers. The venue is in a great position right on the promenade pointing out into the sea. There is lots of seating so even if you have to wait you should be able to get a table in or out. Stop off for a takeaway ice cream, an Italian lunch or dinner or a coffee and pastry.
Joe’s Ice Cream Parlour is a Swansea institution. Their ice cream is even sold in Harrods. Expect big, but fast moving queues for a takeaway ice cream in the summer. Our tip, locals always choose the traditional vanilla flavour, it’s the best!
65 locals recommend
Joe's Ice Cream Parlour
526 Mumbles RdJoe’s Ice Cream Parlour is a Swansea institution. Their ice cream is even sold in Harrods. Expect big, but fast moving queues for a takeaway ice cream in the summer. Our tip, locals always choose the traditional vanilla flavour, it’s the best!
Beaches
One of the longest beaches in the UK. Great for a day at the beach with kids. You can learn to surf here in the smaller waves in the centre of the beach or more experienced surfers can brave the paddle out and surf the furthest right spot called Peaks. There is pay parking in the campsite, a cafe and a small shop. We recommend stopping at the Kings Head pub in the Llangennith village after a windswept day at the beach. Good pub food and a drink out the front of the pub whilst the sun goes down is a perfect end to the day.
50 locals recommend
Llangennith
One of the longest beaches in the UK. Great for a day at the beach with kids. You can learn to surf here in the smaller waves in the centre of the beach or more experienced surfers can brave the paddle out and surf the furthest right spot called Peaks. There is pay parking in the campsite, a cafe and a small shop. We recommend stopping at the Kings Head pub in the Llangennith village after a windswept day at the beach. Good pub food and a drink out the front of the pub whilst the sun goes down is a perfect end to the day.
You must visit the beach on your doorstep which provides your stunning view! Perfect for a day at the beach, an early morning dip, a surf or a windswept walk in the winter, Langland couldn’t be closer to you!
91 locals recommend
Langland Bay
54 Langland Bay RdYou must visit the beach on your doorstep which provides your stunning view! Perfect for a day at the beach, an early morning dip, a surf or a windswept walk in the winter, Langland couldn’t be closer to you!
The next bay to the right of Langland. You can walk from the apartment to Caswell Bay. You can either go the scenic and long way around, on the coastal path from Langland beach or walk up to Langland Court Road, up to the Caswell Road and follow the road past the church and down the steep hill to Caswell Bay. They are both long or steep walks so if you plan on going with kids or spending the day, you may be best to drive and pay to park I. The car park. There is a cafe and takeaway kiosks, toilets and surf school (you would need to book a lesson in advance).
89 locals recommend
Caswell Beach
The next bay to the right of Langland. You can walk from the apartment to Caswell Bay. You can either go the scenic and long way around, on the coastal path from Langland beach or walk up to Langland Court Road, up to the Caswell Road and follow the road past the church and down the steep hill to Caswell Bay. They are both long or steep walks so if you plan on going with kids or spending the day, you may be best to drive and pay to park I. The car park. There is a cafe and takeaway kiosks, toilets and surf school (you would need to book a lesson in advance).
This is a world famous beach that regularly ales the top ten lists in the UK. Unusual for its three prongs of cliffs that cut through the huge beach, it has the most spectacular scenery on Gower. You can park in Parkmill and walk through the the woods, along the river which snakes through the marshes dotted with wild ponies and cows. On the left hand side of the valley you will pass Pennard castle a ruin from Gower’s Norman past. The river then snakes around the bay on an Oxbow, so take off you shoes and wade through! This is a walk and beach to remember.
134 locals recommend
Three Cliffs Bay
This is a world famous beach that regularly ales the top ten lists in the UK. Unusual for its three prongs of cliffs that cut through the huge beach, it has the most spectacular scenery on Gower. You can park in Parkmill and walk through the the woods, along the river which snakes through the marshes dotted with wild ponies and cows. On the left hand side of the valley you will pass Pennard castle a ruin from Gower’s Norman past. The river then snakes around the bay on an Oxbow, so take off you shoes and wade through! This is a walk and beach to remember.