El Puerto restaurant, Penarth.
By meadowland
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El Puerto overlooks the Cardiff bay..it was the original Custom House which was erected in 1865 to cater for Penarth’s flourishing shipping trade.In June 2000 the Martinez family purchased it.It was in serious need of love and attention. With extensive refurbishment and a touch of European flare the Custom House was revived. Situated a stone’s throw from the Sennydd…the Welsh Government building.
It has since become an established restaurant serving the finest locally sourced seasonal ingredients cooked and finished in the Galician style.
We only go on birthdays and special occasions one of which was yesterday for my birthday.A real treat. It was a sunny,bright day ,the journey down only 40 minutes.Restaurant has a very relaxed atmosphere.
The following photos show the architectural design on the outside…also the planters and garden which greet you as you arrive. Wish my planters looked a quarter as good as these.Wasn’t so keen on the sprayed Erica’s though.
31 Oct, 2024
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Thank you so much Janey...I do agree about the Erica's.
31 Oct, 2024
I know I've already messaged, but, I do hope you had a lovely, special day x
31 Oct, 2024
Thank you so much Kate..it was a special day especially going there.x
31 Oct, 2024
We all agree about the Erica’s. I wonder if people who buy them realise they are sprayed those lurid colours or do they think they’re natural. I’m glad you had a good day. It looks a nice place to visit.
1 Nov, 2024
I'm sure they must be aware of the spraying ,the other shrubs are so natural and in good condition. Thank you anyway FF.
1 Nov, 2024
Happy belated birthday Julia. I don't know why your blogs don't come on my page now and have to find them.
I agree with you about the Erica's though, although it looks a fabulous place.
2 Nov, 2024
Thank you so much Rose...I will PM you.
2 Nov, 2024
Sorry, late to wish you a Happy Birthday. We've been away for a few days and I haven't looked at GoY. I don't much like heaths anyway and sprayed ones are an abomination!
Sounds like you had a good day anyway, Meadow.
2 Nov, 2024
Belated birthday wishes Julia, good health and lots of happiness.
It looks like a very nice place for the celebration. Lovely building and so immaculately kept ground around.
2 Nov, 2024
Thank you so much Ange (good to see you) and Klahanie. As a restaurant it never fails to deliver good food and enjoyable ambience.
2 Nov, 2024
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Happy belated birthday Julia! It does look to be a great place to visit and not too far for you to travel too. I love their bright tubs and pots but not keen on the coloured Ericas..
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