The UK beach which is home to the oldest cafe called a ‘little gem’
A BEACH in Wales is home to the oldest cafe in the UK – and tourists have praised it for being a “little gem”.
The UK has some great beaches, one of which is Aberdaron Beach in Gwynedd in north Wales.
The beach has a huge stretch of golden sand, and is found in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Holidaymakers often visit for surfing, kayaking, or windsurfing, with an annual sailing regatta.
And just next to the beach is Y Gegin Fawr, the oldest cafe in the UK which has been serving food for 700 years.
Back when it first opened in 1300, Y Gegin Fawr served pilgrims who were heading to the nearby Bardsey Island.
The cafe has undergone a lot of refurbishment in the last several years, although original features remain such as the huge open-earth fireplace.
On the inside, there’s a tearoom and an ice cream parlour with a selection of tables and chairs dotted on the outside too.
As well as a selection of coffees and cakes, the cafe also serves up a collection of Welsh delicacies like bara brith (a type of tea cake) and Welsh rarebit, although many rave about the fresh crab sandwiches.
Holidaymakers and locals have been raving about the cafe on TripAdvisor.
One person wrote: “Just being in this little old cafe is an experience, it radiates history in every stone. “
While another added: “What a little gem! Well worth a visit.”
A third person said: “The Welsh Rarebit here was the best I have ever tasted.”
Despite receiving plenty of four and five-star reviews on TripAdvisor, Y Gegin Fawr was put up for sale in 2021, according to the local media., although isn’t clear if it sold.
Fortunately, this isn’t the only beach restaurant in the UK with great views.
The Bowgie Inn in Newquay, Cornwall overlooks Crantock Beach, which is known for its “large expanse of golden sands”.
Other beach pubs are impressing punters too including the Old Neptune in Kent.
The Neppy, as it’s known to locals, sits right on Whitstable beach, meaning people can order themselves a cold pint while sitting looking out to sea.