Eating & Drinking

Places to eat (in order of distance)

All places listed are child friendly.

Our closest pub & restaurant is Y Bryn a'r Bragdy, Brynhoffnant, there are nice views of the coastline in the distance, plenty of space, a garden area & pool table & it's just a 5-minute drive away. The menu includes pizzas & a Sunday Carvery (best to go earlier in the day for the latter). Guests who went in summer 2023 said they had a long wait for food so it's just something to be aware of (check Google reviews to see how they're doing on this front)

For a drink close by pop to Llangrannog beach village (just over 10 mins) & have a drink at The Pentre Arms, (sit outside, right on the beach or inside next to the huge window which overlooks the beach). The Pentre do food but it's a basic choice for veggies i.e. lasagne/chilli (we go more for the views) but better for fish/meat eaters
Tafell a Tân, Llangrannog, do tasty handmade pizzas, sandwiches, cakes, salads and good coffee. There are a few tables inside or you can get takeaway and sit on the beach to eat them. Order online but don’t leave it too late as booking spaces get full very quickly
The Beach Hut Café, Llangrannog, is nice and chilled and has a few good veggie choices - you can sit outside here and just about see the sea. We’ve had a great breakfast here. They also have a separate fish and chip shop
Café Patio, Llangrannog, is good for homemade ice cream and cake and is right on the beach
La Calabria Italian, Troedyraur SA44 5JT (10 mins), is a good, family run Italian though it can lack atmosphere at times – serve 6.00 – 8.30pm
Another Ship Inn is the one at Tresaith Beach SA43 2JL (13 mins) – nice pub/restaurant with great sea views but food is just ok and at times it can take a while to come. Parking can be difficult but there is an honesty car park; go back up the hill from The Ship, turn right, past the bus stop and it’s a piece of, unassuming, land on your left
Riverside Café, Newcastle Emlyn (14 mins), relaxed veggie café next to the river. A little basic but obviously very good choice for veggies. Seating and a little play area outside
Another simple café In Newcastle Emlyn with fabulous views from the garden, over the river, down the side is Harrison's - it's on the main high street. Decent choice for veggies
The Daffodil Inn, Penrhiw-llan, SA44 5NG (14 mins), is a nice restaurant with a good choice but, fairly, expensive. You can sit outside or in the bar too. They do a good Sunday lunch
The Penrallt Country House Hotel, Aberporth, SA43 2BS (15 mins), lovely place to eat, or just have a drink and enjoy the gorgeous sea view. The interior is beautiful and includes a bar, dining room, cosy sitting room with a roaring fire and a conservatory. On nice days there are games on the lawn for children. Their afternoons teas are on our ‘to try’ list book in advance). Visit their website to check restaurant opening times
Bluebell Bistro, New Quay (little over 20 mins), lovely, friendly place (try to book a place by the windows overlooking the sea)
Also in New Quay is my favourite gelato place, Creme Pen Cei and The Lime Crab fish & chip takeaway. Latter do a nice fish (or fried halloumi) & chips and, for something a little different, a mixed sea food box
The Black Lion Inn, New Quay, great garden, with children’s play area overlooking the sea. Big portions, good choice and friendly service. Has a nice bar area too
The Pepperpot, New Quay, friendly restaurant with a big menu (nice children's menu) and great choice of seafood. Also has a small sitting area outside. Used to have a good gin menu though since we last visited it has changed owners
Abduls Tandoori, Cardigan, SA43 1HR, friendly BYO (no corkage charge) curry house with good service. I have had great curries here and not so great so it can be changeable!
Bara Menyn Bakehouse, Cardigan (20 mins) SA43 1HA, great takeaway bakery serving sourdough, focaccia, assorted croissants, slices of pizza & more. Check their opening hours before making a special journey as mostly open from Thursday to Saturday only
Belotti’s Italian café and deli, Cardigan, down to earth Italian café that does a great coffee. They have seating out the front & a little patio at the back
Cardigan Castle's restaurant 1176 is a pleasant place to eat or have a coffee - beautiful restaurant and gardens out the back but can't comment on food too much as we've only had Sunday lunch here, which was good
Crowes, Black Lion Mews, High Street, Cardigan SA43 1HJ, a tiny, one woman run café, serving wholesome homecooked veggie food and cakes. Great choice of salad dishes. Becky, a bit of a super woman, is friendly and welcoming. Check out opening times before you go
Crwst, Cardigan, run by local couple Osian and Catrin who started off small scale selling bread, cakes and doughnuts once a week at a local market and now sell their range of caramels etc at Harrods! Crwst is a lovely place to have a good coffee and a handmade doughnut or pastry. Serves breakfast, brunch and lunch
Mannucci’s Italian, Cardigan, we’ve never eaten here but it’s quite often busy and they have a nice seating area outside
Mister Mezze, Cardigan Guildhall Market, this is a lovely two -person business upstairs in the market. Serving fresh, healthy meze and gorgeous made to order mocktails and smoothies, this small business is one of our favourites
Stiwdio 3, High Street, Cardigan, a great place to meet, eat and create. Stiwdio is a relaxed community interest company where you can eat, drink, shop and try one of their craft workshops – give them a call on 01239 758088 to find out what’s on their craft timetable
Yr Hen Printworks, Cardigan, SA43 1FA, restaurant and bar in a beautifully restored chapel conversion which provides locally sourced small dishes including a limited choice of veggie dishes. Great cocktails too. Very small outside area
The Cliff Hotel & Spa, Gwbert SA43 1PP (24 mins), the lovely Carreg Bar & Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner with breath-taking views of the estuary. There’s a carvery on Sundays
Angelato, Aberaeron (24 mins), homemade, family run, artisan gelato shop that also serves AMAZING waffles and sundaes. They source their milk directly from an award-winning local farm that uses reusable milk churns instead of plastic. Eat in and takeaway
The Harbourmaster, Aberaeron, restaurant/bar serving excellent cocktails. Food is rather expensive (cheaper in the bar but you can’t book if you eat there) but a great place with lots of atmosphere and lovely views out onto the harbour
McCowans Café, Aberaeron, a friendly little, family run café with a good choice of homemade lunches and desserts. Also provide cream teas if you ring up beforehand and book. Open Sundays in the summer
The New Celtic Restaurant, Aberaeron, child friendly restaurant serving great (eat in or takeaway) fish and chips. On a good day sit on the harbour and eat
Nok Nok Thai, Aberaeron, Nok Nok is an authentic Thai and British food restaurant and take-away, based in Aberaeron Yacht Club. The prices are reasonable, and I had a lovely takeaway from here
The Stubborn Duckling, Aberaeron, Unassuming little restaurant, nicely decorated inside which has a fantastic menu (though I was, personally, disappointed with the veggie choice). Sunday roast for the meat eaters was fabulous though it wasn’t cheap!
The Ferry Inn, Poppit Road, St Dogmaels, Cardigan, SA43 3LF (24 mins), the views out over the estuary are amazing and we have been told the fish dishes are very good
Teifi Waterside Hotel, Poppit Sands, B4546, St Dogmaels, Cardigan SA43 3LN (25 mins), gorgeous estuary views and a little play area for children. We haven’t eaten here but often looks busy when we pass on our way to and from Poppit Sands Beach
The Nag's Head, Abercych (25 mins), charming traditional pub/bistro with some nice veggie choices and an outside area and play area for kids. We really like this place. Nice walk nearby to Ffynone waterfall

Please let us know if you find any new places to eat that you’ve enjoyed.