The Touring Club in Penarth named one of UK's best new places to eat

The Touring Club in Penarth was one of two restaurants in Wales named as the UK’s top new venues in Conde Nast Travellers magazines.

The restaurant on Stanwell Road was named alongside Annwyn in Narberth at the UK Top New Restaurant Awards in London on March 18.

Emma Sharpe, owner of the Touring Club told the Penarth Times that the award has put Penarth on the map.

Chefs at the Touring Club. Picture: Michael Sinclair (Image: Michael Sinclair)She said: “We are delighted, and it put us on a worldwide platform which is something we never expected within our first year of opening.

“It’s an exciting time for the touring club, it’s a simple place. We have great food and great drinks, and we try to give everyone a warm welcome.

“We have an amazing team of Staff, and the Touring Club is a really important part of the community, and we are a sociable place.”

The Touring Club opened in Penarth nine months ago in June 2023 and was awarded the Bib Gourmand Michelin Guide 2024 for good quality and good value cooking.

Touring Club named as one of the top new restaurants in the UK (Image: Tom Sharpe)

Ms Sharpe believes that Penarth town centre is an up-and-coming destination and recognition for food.

She added: “We are excited, as Penarth is becoming a bit of a foodie hotspot which is nice.

"People come from all over the place to come visit the touring club.

“There was a lady who came here last week just for the day, and she travelled from North Wales.

Group shot of all 23 winners at the awards in London. Picture: Conde Nast (Image: Conde Nast Traveller)

"It is nice that people want to come and share the experience.”

The Touring Club was one of 23 winners who were recognised by a panel of judges from across the Food and Drink industry.

A total of 17 restaurants in England and three in Scotland were named winners alongside the Vale of Glamorgan and West Wales restaurants.