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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Yahoo
St Ives restaurant that offers 'incredible culinary experience' among UK's best
A St Ives cafe which offers an "incredible culinary experience" has been named as one of the UK's best for outdoor dining. Porthminster Beach Cafe featured on the list from OpenTable, along with a few other Cornwall eateries. The restaurant reservation site compiled a list of its top 100 spots around the country. In a statement, they said: "If you're looking for the perfect place to dine outdoors this summer, this list has it all. "Visit diner favourites in your area and enjoy a shared experience in the sun with friends, family, and even your dog!" The full list of the UK's best outdoor dining spots for 2025 can be found on the OpenTable website here. The list by OpenTable is generated from more than 800,000 reviews from verified OpenTable diners and dining metrics from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025. Restaurants with a minimum threshold of diner reviews were considered and evaluated through various factors. These included: Diner ratings Percentage of five-star reviews Number of alerts set Percentage of reservations made in advance Percentage of capacity and direct searches Metrics were weighted to comprise an overall score, with restaurants then filtered by having outdoor dining. According to its website, the "iconic whitewashed restaurant" enjoys "spectacular panoramic views" of the surrounding area. It adds: "In the summer, providing a retreat from the sun-scorched sands below; it is the ideal spot to indulge in vibrant dishes infused with flavour, accompanied by bottles of crisp, refreshing wine pulled dripping from their coolers. "A glass enclosed, heated terrace makes year round outdoor dining a pleasure." Much of the menu has Asian and Mediterranean influences which showcase the "freshest seafood, garden-grown produce, and foraged coastal ingredients". Porthminster Beach Cafe has been well-received by visitors, earning a 4.4/5 rating on Tripadvisor from 3,846 reviews. One person shared: "This was an incredible culinary experience for the entire family! "The food was practically gourmet, even the kids menu was not only delicious but on par with the adults menu. Very reasonable prices for the exquisite quality of food." Recommended reading: Falmouth eatery with a 'lovely vibe' among UK's best for outdoor dining in 2025 Why this 'charming' and 'scenic' Cornwall town matches the Amalfi Coast 'Quiet' Cornwall beach with 'stunning scenery' among England's best hidden gems Another said: "We came here for a Sunday Roast and it was delicious. Really generous portion size, lovely view and the service was quick and friendly. Will definitely go back." A third wrote: "This cafe/restaurant was amazing - the food, looked, smelt and tasted superb! "I had scallops and skate - both super fresh and delicious! Excellent value, great service and ambiance! Highly recommended!"
The Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Home Bargains selling cute drinks dispenser perfect for summer garden parties
A CUTE drinks dispenser perfect for summer parties is being sold by discount retailer Home Bargains. Spotted in stores nationwide, this "charming" garden accessory is perfect for outdoor gatherings in the sunshine. 1 Home Bargains' Strawberry Glass Drink Dispenser is up for grabs for just £7.99. With a six litre capacity and the warmer weather upon us, the dispenser is an ideal accessory for throwing a garden bash or keeping cool on those hot days. The description reads: "Add a touch of charm to your outdoor gatherings with our Strawberry Glass Picnicware from the Outdoor Living Collection. "Perfect for picnics, barbecues, and al fresco dining, this delightful collection combines practicality with a stylish strawberry-themed design." The bargain buy was spotted by shoppers on Facebook on the Extreme Bargains UK group. The posts quickly filled with excited comments, tags and likes. However, one unhappy customer did warn that the dispenser "does nothing but leak". Drink dispensers are all the rage this summer and if this one doesn't quite take your fancy, there are plenty more bargains to be had. Just this month, Aldi launched a bargain beer dispenser on Specialbuy shelves. Just in time for Father's Day, the Ambiano beer dispenser is a classic bargain buy at just £24.99. With several innovative designs, it makes it perfect for small parties or large events and will be available from June 1. But if you're not quite in the market for beer dispensers, B&M is selling a prosecco dispenser that can hold a whopping three litres of booze. The fizz container even comes fit with LED lights that change to a range of different colours. For anyone not keen on prosecco, the product can also be used for wine, where it can hold the equivalent of four bottles, and beer. It can be yours for £25 but keep an eye out as B&M have previously reduced the dispenser by 50 per cent. Shoppers also went mad for another bargain B&M buy last month, hailed as the ultimate garden party essential. At just £20, the Big chill Cocktail Slushie Maker is a steal, especially when compared to high-end rivals. Whether you're hosting a barbecue, chilling in the sun, or planning a big night in, this gadget promises to deliver instant icy cocktails in seconds. How to find gardening bargains Doing up your garden to enjoy on warm and sunny days needn't cost the earth. Sun Savers Editor Lana Clements explains how to get a top deal on items for the garden… You can bag big savings on plants, shrubs and flowers, as well as gardening tools and furniture. Many retailers have flash sales across entire seasonal ranges – often these promotions tie into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends, so keep a lookout. Sign up to mailing lists of your favourite brands and you'll be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too. Use a price comparison site to search out the best value items. And keep a close eye on the specialbuys at Aldi and middle of Lidl drops which drop a couple of times a week and usually mean great value seasonal items for your outdoor areas. If you are not in a hurry to buy an item, try adding it to the shopping cart online and leaving it for a couple of days. Sometimes big brands will try to tempt you into the sale by offering you a discount. And always check if you can get cashback before paying. It's especially worth using sites such as Topcashback, Quidco and app Jamdoughnut when buying bigger ticket items such as garden furniture as you'll get a nice kickback.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Yahoo
Oxford restaurant named in UK top 100 spots for outdoor dining
A popular restaurant in the centre of Oxford has been named in a list of the top 100 spots in the UK for outdoor dining. Quod Restaurant and Bar in the Old Bank Hotel on Oxford High Street was the only venue from Oxfordshire mentioned on the prestigious list. Each year, restaurant platform OpenTable puts together the top 100 list by looking and diner reviews and demand metrics to determine the perfect outdoor spots for summer. READ MORE: Oxfordshire solar farm plans approved amid traffic fears It's no surprise that high-end eatery Quod made the cut with its unrivalled location looking out onto St Mary's Church at the Radcliffe Camera. Flash Sale Alert! 🌟 Dive deeper into the stories that shape Oxfordshire with Oxford Mail. Unlimited local news, an ad-free app, and a digital replica of our print edition—all with 80 per cent fewer ads on our site. 🗞️ 👇#StayInformed — Oxford Mail (@TheOxfordMail) May 26, 2025 Reviews praise the ambience of the restaurant, with its setting in the historic building of the Old Bank Hotel and stylish decoration. The service is another great attraction for Quod, with unfussy, professional servers providing attentive accompaniment to the dining experience. READ MORE: Christ Church commis chef wins Oxford Guild of Chefs award The food, too, is praised by diners, with a huge range of options on its menu from its breakfast or set lunch menus, to afternoon tea, to dinner and cocktails. Bringing it all together is the outdoor dining space in a shielded private terrace, creating a pocket of luxury off the busy high street, and guaranteeing Quod a spot of OpenTable's list. Although Oxfordshire got just one mention, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire enjoyed a few names on the list, including The Loch & The Tyne y Adam Handling in Windsor, The Greyhound in Beaconsfield and The Three Oaks in Gerrards Cross.
