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About The Waterfront
The Waterfront is a pub at 27 Esplanade in Porthcawl, with bed and breakfast rooms set above the bar. The pub serves food, and its terrace looks out over the sea. A coffee bar and a separate bar area give guests and visitors a choice between a coffee and a drink. The building covers an overnight stay, a meal and a drink under one roof. It is also classed as a breakfast restaurant and a tea house.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingUsually somewhat difficult to find a space
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom
- Good for kidsGood for kids
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention burger, seafront views, pasta and daily deals.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention burger, seafront views, pasta and daily deals.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers point most to the sea views and sunny outlook, with friendly staff and locals and a comfortable bar with reasonably priced drinks. One diner found the burger comfort food, and another praised the pasta, with the waitress and bar staff singled out. The main complaint is one diner finding the food, especially the chips, tasted warmed up. One reviewer spent a day at the Elvis festival.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers point most to the sea views and sunny outlook, with friendly staff and locals and a comfortable bar with reasonably priced drinks. One diner found the burger comfort food, and another praised the pasta, with the waitress and bar staff singled out. The main complaint is one diner finding the food, especially the chips, tasted warmed up. One reviewer spent a day at the Elvis festival.
Featured reviews
- frank gafoor
“We spent all day three at the Elvis festival. Brilliant time”
- Colette Connors
“The burger hit the spot last night An emotional week that included mum’s funeral needed comfort food The waterfront delivered Wonderful waitress and bar lady My husband devoured his pasta Pudding board looked great but next time… Recommend”
- Lorraine Evans
“Unfortunately the food tasted as if it had been just warmed up, especially the chips. Not good value for your money at all”
- Donna Price
“Friendly staff and locals. Beautiful views of the seafront”
- Barry Fitzgerald
“When we were there the sun was out so makes a difference, have daily deals but we only had a drink, so nice outlook,”
Highlights
“Cosy rooms in a low-key B&B set above a food-serving pub with a sea-view terrace and a coffee bar.”
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Live performances
- Trivia night
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Food at bar
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- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Food
- Live music
- Trivia night
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Highlights· 3
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Live performances
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Parking· 1
- Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
- Dining options· 2
- Seating
- Table service
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
Location
Bars near The Waterfront
- Royal Oak4.59550.3 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
mixed grill, sunday lunch, good value for money
- Llangewydd Arms4.29084.7 miWheelchair accessible
bingo night, pub quiz, roast dinner
- The Haywain, Bridgend4.27316.5 mi away£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
carvery with lamb, salad garnish, breakfast and brunch menu
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The WaterfrontReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.31,220 | — | — | burger, seafront views, pasta |
| Royal OakReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.5955 | 0.3 mi | £10–20 | mixed grill, sunday lunch, good value for money |
| Llangewydd ArmsWheelchair accessible | 4.2908 | 4.7 mi | — | bingo night, pub quiz, roast dinner |
| The Haywain, BridgendReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.2731 | 6.5 mi away | £10–20 | carvery with lamb, salad garnish, breakfast and brunch menu |
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