{"id":220294,"date":"2025-06-28T03:31:11","date_gmt":"2025-06-28T03:31:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/220294\/"},"modified":"2025-06-28T03:31:11","modified_gmt":"2025-06-28T03:31:11","slug":"discover-3-not-to-be-missed-ice-cream-parlours-in-south-wales-among-uks-best","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/220294\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover 3 &#8216;not to be missed&#8217; ice cream parlours in South Wales among UK&#8217;s best"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Three south Wales ice cream parlours have been named among the best in the UK.<\/p>\n<p>From Brighton to Snowdonia, and everywhere in between,\u00a0BBC Good Food has scoured\u00a0the country to come up with a list of the UK&#8217;s best ice cream parlours.<\/p>\n<p>Introducing the list, the experts said: &#8220;Looking for the ultimate scoop?<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The UK is home to a host of artisan ice cream parlours and historic gelaterias, each offering unique flavours and experiences.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Whether you&#8217;re after bold, contemporary flavours or nostalgic classics, we&#8217;ve rounded up the ice cream shops that showcase the best of British ice cream craft, perfect for indulging your sweet tooth.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Best ice cream parlours in the UK<\/p>\n<p>The best ice cream parlours in the UK, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/travel\/best-ice-cream-parlours-in-the-uk\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:BBC Good Food;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">BBC Good Food<\/a>, are:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"caas-list\">\n<li>\n<p>Jack\u2019s Gelato, Cambridge<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Gelato Gusto, Brighton<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Moomaid of Zennor, St Ives<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Morelli\u2019s, Broadstairs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Swoon, Cardiff<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Alandas Gelato, Edinburgh<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Morelli\u2019s, Belfast<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Caliendo\u2019s Gelato, London<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Darlish, St Albans and Hatfield<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Ginger\u2019s Comfort Emporium, Manchester<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Joe\u2019s Ice cream, Swansea (and other locations)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Snugburys, Cheshire<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Jolly Nice, Gloucestershire<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Cadwaladers, Cardiff (and other locations)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Ruby Violet, London<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Harbour Bar, Scarborough<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Gelupo, London<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Krum Gelato, Chester<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>The Little Ice Cream Shop, Cumbria<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Romeo &amp; Giulietta, London<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Heavenly Chocolate Emporium, Carmarthenshire<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>La Gelatiera, London<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Glaslyn, Snowdonia<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Minus 12\u00b0 Craft Ice Cream, London<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The 3 South Wales ice cream parlours among the UK&#8217;s bestSwoon<\/p>\n<p>Swoon is described as a &#8220;south-west&#8221; favourite when it comes to Gelato, according to Good Food.<\/p>\n<p>It offers all kinds of flavours from strawberry to vanilla, as well as Italian-influenced flavours like\u00a0Neapolitan coffee and bacio (chocolate and hazelnut).<\/p>\n<p>Good Food added: &#8220;Seasonal specials lure regulars back in, from stand-out panettone and hot cross bun, to peanut butter &amp; chocolate and ricotta &amp; blueberry.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;You can even order a swoon on a stick (think posh Magnum).&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Swoon is also\u00a0highly recommended by customers, boasting a near-perfect 4.8 (out of 5) rating on <a href=\"https:\/\/en.tripadvisor.com.hk\/Restaurant_Review-g186460-d26321888-Reviews-Swoon_Gelato-Cardiff_South_Wales_Wales.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Tripadvisor;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Tripadvisor<\/a> from 23 reviews.<\/p>\n<p>One visitor commented: &#8220;Super spot to pause a minute and eat some super ice cream over the road from the castle \u2026 friendly staff and some nice outdoor seating.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Another added: &#8220;Fantastic spot for ice cream!! Especially for an after dinner treat. Will go back time and time again. Would definitely recommend.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Joe&#8217;s Ice Cream<\/p>\n<p>Joe&#8217;s Ice Cream is a &#8220;Welsh institution&#8221; founded more than 100 years ago, back in 1922.<\/p>\n<p>It now boasts five sites in the south Wales area:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"caas-list caas-list-bullet\">\n<li>\n<p>Swansea<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Mumbles<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Cardiff<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Llanelli<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Llansamlet<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Good Food said: &#8220;This blue-hued parlour&#8217;s must-try is its vanilla flavour, which is designed to be eaten fresh at the parlour.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It also makes eye-catching ice cream cakes to collect from store, with fun flavours like raspberry pavlova, caramel fudge and strawberries &amp; cream.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Joe&#8217;s Ice Cream (Swansea) has a 4.6 rating on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.co.uk\/Restaurant_Review-g186466-d7258801-Reviews-Joe_s_Ice_Cream-Swansea_Swansea_County_South_Wales_Wales.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Tripadvisor;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Tripadvisor<\/a> from 291 reviews and has been said to have the &#8220;best ice cream around&#8221; by visitors.<\/p>\n<p>One customer said: &#8220;Still the best (and I have been a fan since 1965). What you really need to understand is that Joe\u2019s is about the vanilla ice cream.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;If you want tons of flavours then go elsewhere.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>They added: &#8220;A pure Joe\u2019s vanilla is the best. There are a few comparisons (Tamar Bridge, Goodalls and Tagg Lane) but I\u2019m still a Joe\u2019s fan. Try it pure.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Cadwaladers<\/p>\n<p>Cadwaladers, founded in 1927 in\u00a0Criccieth, is a family-run business offering\u00a0&#8220;traditional&#8221; ice cream across six locations in Wales and England.<\/p>\n<p>Cadwaladers not only sells ice cream but toasties, sarnies and coffee too. (Image: Tripadvisor) Its menu also features toasties, sarnies, light bites and freshly brewed coffee.<\/p>\n<p>Good Food said: &#8220;The Cardiff Bay location is a particularly popular spot for visitors, situated in a bustling location by the waterfront with views over the marina.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Cadwaladers, located in Mermaid Quay, has also received rave reviews on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.co.uk\/Restaurant_Review-g186460-d4817591-Reviews-Cadwaladers_Mermaid_Quay-Cardiff_South_Wales_Wales.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Tripadvisor;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Tripadvisor<\/a>, where it has a 3.8 rating from 327 reviews.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RECOMMENDED READING:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One visitor posted: &#8220;The excellence of its Cricieth origins is upheld and even exceeded here!<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It was every bit as good as I remember, and further enhanced by exceptionally welcoming and pleasant staff.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The ice-cream portion was generous, and a nut topping was provided without obstruction, as had been experienced in the past.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;A lovely setting and atmosphere &#8211; not to be missed!&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Three south Wales ice cream parlours have been named among the best in the UK. 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