Best places in Bridgend County Borough

Discover the best places in Bridgend County Borough, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 608 places in the county.

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Merthyr Mawr Nature Reserve
Nature preserve
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Awesome beach once you get through the sand dunes, it took us the best part of an hour to get through the dunes from the car park, but we had a real slow 4 Yr old with us, I reckhghon its probably 30 minutes at a decent pace. Beach is huge when tide is out. Car Park was Β£5 for the day and can pay on...
4.80 (684 reviews)
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IL Vecchio Ristorante
Italian restaurant
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Absolutely top notch! I visited with friends under their recommendation. I was thinking of having a pizza, but this restaurant does not seem to do pizza. However, thoughts of pizza were soon forgotten when I ordered a pasta dish off the menu. The food is fantastic. The atmosphere is great. And I rea...
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4.90 (329 reviews)
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Porthcawl Rest Bay Beach
Beach
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Amazing beach location. With surfboards and gear to rent! The surfboard was Β£10 for 4 hours which is great value and you get secure key storage. Cafe upstairs is well staffed and the menu is great as well as the fast food van outside. I went Saturday and Sunday over the coronation weekend may 2023....
4.70 (1.1K reviews)
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Poco Poco
Continental restaurant
Snug, rustic-chic eatery with a patio dishing up tapas, pastas, seafood & cheese boards.
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4.70 (824 reviews)
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Steak and Stamp
Restaurant
πŸ‘πŸ‘ What a Steak experience. There were 5 of us so we booked a dining shed out the back. This will comfortably sit 6 people, you can close the door and have privacy. There is a heater if you require and a speaker playing background music. 5 people in our party. We had ordered the Steak & Stamp Banquet w...
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4.80 (370 reviews)
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Whocult Coffee + Donuts - Bridgend
Coffee shop
$ $$$
4.70 (591 reviews)
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Beale's Park Fish Restaurant
Fish & chips restaurant
😐 We eat here regularly and usually very good we always have cod and chips with are usually large portions but 24th July 2022 the portions size was half than normal 😑so no longer value for money
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4.60 (2.3K reviews)
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National Trust - Tredegar House
Heritage building
17th-century mansion with ornate rooms from various eras plus expansive formal gardens and parkland.
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4.60 (1.8K reviews)
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Belle Vue Park
Park
Restored Victorian-era park with gardens & conservatories, a bandshell, a pavilion & rockeries.
4.60 (1.8K reviews)
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Kenfig National Nature Reserve
Nature preserve
πŸ‘πŸ‘ I took my Grandson here on a very cold day. There is plenty of parking, you pay as you leave. There are several routes to follow. We tried to follow the trail that takes you around the lake, but parts of the track weren't passable due to heavy rainfall. We doubled back and took the track that takes...
4.60 (1.7K reviews)
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Bryngarw Country Park
Park
113-acre country park featuring a cycle track, a play area, woods, gardens & the Bryngarw House.
4.60 (1.4K reviews)
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Trecco Bay Beach
Beach
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Small Beach next to the caravans, perfect for a morning or evening walk and a little swim with the kids, few seating areas and rocks to chill on or by. Alot of freedom away from the busy main Beach near the arcades and rides.
4.60 (1.2K reviews)
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RSPB Newport Wetlands
Nature preserve
Wetland reserve for bird spotting and nature trails, plus sleek visitor centre and kids' play area.
4.60 (1.1K reviews)
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New Garden
Chinese restaurant
Chinese eatery with booths and open seating, plus a fish pond, evening pianist and a Sunday buffet.
$$ $$
4.60 (959 reviews)
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Newport Aquatics
Aquarium shop
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Thankyou for holding the Leporinus for me Steve, lovely to see your new location today, tanks looking immaculate as always.. will be in touch
4.90 (198 reviews)
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Kongs Gym Ltd
Gym
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Been a member at Kongs for a very long time now, incredible staff who are very friendly, helpful and easy to approach for any enquiries. Top of the range equipment and machines that are well maintained and an array of specialty powerlifting equipment that most gyms don’t have. The gym is constantly...
4.90 (197 reviews)
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Porthcawl Sea Front
Beach
πŸ‘ Place of contrasts, with the older more traditional end (looking clean and tidy) and at the Eastern end the funfair and pubs and burger bars etc. Make your choice or do both. Sandy beaches at the sides and rocky outlook in the centre.
4.60 (886 reviews)
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The Rose Inn
Pub
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Had a group meal here last night, 10 people food was plentiful and delicious. Service was excellent. Friendly staff . Thank you for a great night.
$ $$$
4.70 (367 reviews)
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Mamma Lina's Italian Restaurant
Italian restaurant
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Wow!! Absolutely amazing,fantastic food,lovely atmosphere. Highly and I mean highly recommend! Would book a table rather than turning up as this place is very busy!! Kid friendly, on street parking. Lovely,lovely,lovely
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4.60 (711 reviews)
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The Coach
Pub
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Amazing pub with a great selection of beers brewed in house, especially love the Rupert Holmes, NEIPA and Sesh. Staff are always fantastic and you can bring food in from the chip shop if you're hungry (or maybe just a battered sausage or two) Happy to have it as my local
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4.70 (362 reviews)
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