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RESTAURANT AWARDS: Swansea restaurants celebrate at Welsh Restaurant Awards 2026 as Greek Flavours crowned Mediterranean best

A string of restaurants from Swansea, Carmarthenshire and across south-west Wales have been recognised at the Welsh Restaurant Awards 2026, with Greek Flavours in Swansea crowned Mediterranean Restaurant of the Year.

The awards, organised by Oceanic Awards, were presented at a ceremony held on Monday 23 March at The Parkgate Hotel in Cardiff, celebrating the best of Wales’s restaurant scene across more than 25 categories.

Greek Flavours in Swansea took the top prize in the Mediterranean category, beating off competition from across Wales. The Swansea restaurant also had company in its category, with El Fuego in Swansea recognised for excellence in the same award.

Greek Flavours restaurant on Swansea’s Kingsway (Image: Urban Foundry)

Swansea featured heavily across the results. Adelina’s Bar and Kitchen in Swansea won the Indian Restaurant of the Year title, while Hiks was recognised for excellence in the Fish and Chips Restaurant of the Year category. Burger Freakz took a recognised for excellence nod in the Burger Restaurant of the Year category, and Bouchon De Rossi received an outstanding achievement award in the European Restaurant of the Year category.

The city also collected recognition in the buffet, Asian and pizza categories, with Zazah Buffet Swansea, Gigi Gao’s Favourite Authentic Chinese and Pizzeria Vesuvio all receiving recognised for excellence commendations. Bamboo Restaurant was similarly recognised in the Asian Fusion category, and Rasoi Waterfront picked up a recognised for excellence nod in the Curry Restaurant of the Year category.

Swansea also had its own dedicated category, with Turtle Bay named Best of Swansea. El Pescador Restaurant and Bar picked up an outstanding achievement award, and Altitude28 Restaurant and Sky Bar was recognised for excellence in the same category.

Carmarthenshire was also well represented. Ty Glo in Carmarthen received an outstanding achievement award in the Family Restaurant of the Year category, while Amanah’s Dining and Functions in Ammanford was recognised with an outstanding achievement award in the Indian Restaurant of the Year category. Riverside Cafe in Newcastle Emlyn picked up an outstanding achievement commendation in the Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurant of the Year category.

In Porthcawl, Beale’s Park Fish Restaurant received an outstanding achievement award in the Fish and Chips Restaurant of the Year category.

Yasmin Mahmood, CEO of Oceanic Awards, said the awards were an opportunity to showcase the very best of the Welsh restaurant sector. “These awards aim to provide a platform to those who have dedicated their career in providing us with delicious dishes across multiple cuisines,” she said. “We want to congratulate all of our winners on their incredible accomplishments.”

The full list of winners and nominees from the Swansea Bay area and beyond is below.

Mediterranean Restaurant of the Year — Greek Flavours, Swansea (Winner). Recognised for Excellence: El Fuego, Swansea.

Indian Restaurant of the Year — Adelina’s Bar and Kitchen, Swansea (Winner). Outstanding Achievement: Amanah’s Dining and Functions, Ammanford.

Best of Swansea — Turtle Bay (Winner). Outstanding Achievement: El Pescador Restaurant and Bar. Recognised for Excellence: Altitude28 Restaurant and Sky Bar.

Fish and Chips Restaurant of the Year — Outstanding Achievement: Beale’s Park Fish Restaurant, Porthcawl. Recognised for Excellence: Hiks, Swansea.

European Restaurant of the Year — Outstanding Achievement: Bouchon De Rossi, Swansea.

Burger Restaurant of the Year — Recognised for Excellence: Burger Freakz, Swansea.

Curry Restaurant of the Year — Recognised for Excellence: Rasoi Waterfront, Swansea.

Pizza Restaurant of the Year — Outstanding Achievement: Pizzeria Vesuvio, Swansea.

Asian Restaurant of the Year — Outstanding Achievement: Gigi Gao’s Favourite Authentic Chinese, Swansea.

Asian Fusion Restaurant of the Year — Recognised for Excellence: Bamboo Restaurant, Swansea.

Buffet Restaurant of the Year — Outstanding Achievement: Zazah Buffet Swansea.

Family Restaurant of the Year — Outstanding Achievement: Ty Glo, Carmarthen.

Vegetarian/Vegan Restaurant of the Year — Outstanding Achievement: Riverside Cafe, Newcastle Emlyn.

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Comedy duo hit Swansea and Gower in new Pod of Wales travel series

Kiri Pritchard‑McLean and Esyllt Sears return for a third season of their travel‑meets‑comedy podcast, showcasing hidden gems across Cymru with their signature mix of banter, belly laughs and local love.

The Swansea & Gower episode sees the pair sample surfing in Caswell Bay, tuck into tapas at El Pescador, and explore the revamped Albert Hall food hall — which Kiri admits she’d never visited before.

Kiri and Esyllt visit Who Cult donut shop in Swansea, sampling freak shakes and sweet treats on their Pod of Wales tour.The Pod of Wales duo prepare for a coastal adventure near Caswell Bay, part of their Swansea & Gower itinerary.Kiri and Esyllt practice pop-up techniques on Caswell Bay beach before hitting the waves.

Kiri said:

“I think this is my favourite season to date! Although I say that every season. We have the best time travelling to beautiful places. This is the best gig in the world.”

The duo also visit Glynn Vivian Gallery and Penderyn’s Swansea Copperworks Distillery, before heading west for a walk from Gower Heritage Centre to Three Cliffs Bay.

A moment of reflection at Glynn Vivian Gallery, one of the cultural stops featured in Pod of Wales’ Swansea & Gower episode.

Esyllt said:

“I already know that Wales is the best and most beautiful country in the world, but throughout this series, Kiri and I are constantly discovering more reasons why this is.”

The podcast also features episodes from Flintshire to Denbighshire, the Llŷn Peninsula, Preseli Hills and Hay‑on‑Wye — with highlights including a ceramics class in a treehouse, a boujee dinner in Portmeirion, and a Marmite butter mix‑up in Hay.

Pod of Wales is available now on all major podcast platforms.

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