Food & Drink West Wales – Eating Out, Takeaways and Food Shopping
Our cottages are perfectly equipped for self-catering, but if you prefer not to cook on holiday, there are plenty of options to keep you fed and watered. We’ve listed some local shops & takeaways below, as well as some of our favourite places to eat out. Most of these concentrate on using produce from local suppliers in West Wales. Our area has wonderful seafood from Cardigan Bay and award-winning local Welsh cheeses as well as our famous Welsh Lamb. We’ve included links to websites or menus where possible. Do check opening days and times before travelling as these can vary by season.
Supermarkets & Local Food Shops
Lampeter has two large supermarkets – Sainsburys & the Co-op. There is also Watson & Pratts who specialise in local and organic produce.
Other local food shops to try are Y Becws bakery, Mulberry Bush whole foods and Jones Bros butchers.
On the 2nd & 4th Saturday of every month, there is also Lampeter Farmers Market which is held in the University Campus from 10am – 1pm. Lots of wonderful local produce and crafts too.
Takeaways
In Lampeter there are lots of takeaway options:
Chinese: Ling di Long & Canton Kitchen
Indian: Shapla
Fish & Chips: Lloyds
Gourmet Burgers: High Street Eats
Pizza/Burgers/Wraps: Marco the Takeaway
Black Lion – Lampeter
The Black Lion is right on the high street in Lampeter with free parking at the rear. They have a great varied menu that changes with the seasons and themed nights each week. Sunday lunch is a highlight and great value. Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner every day.
Telephone: 01570 422172
More Info: Black Lion Lampeter
Granny’s Kitchen – Lampeter
A wonderful traditional cafe which has a lovely homely feel – very popular with local people. They do a cracking breakfast and good coffee! A good range of lunchtime options are available too as well as afternoon cream tea. Situated on Lampeter High Street – a few parking spaces right outside the door and more in the main town park around the corner.
Telephone: 01570 421667
See the Menu: Granny’s Kitchen
The Falcondale – Lampeter
A gorgeous hotel restaurant a couple of minutes drive outside of Lampeter centre. They serve breakfast, lunch, dinner, Traditional Sunday Lunch and a lovely Afternoon Tea.
The menu is a mixture of fine dining, light bites and comfort food classics. They also have an extensive wine list. A perfect place for a special occasion or just to treat yourselves.
Telephone: 01570 422910
See Menus and Book a Table: The Falcondale
Conti’s Cafe
Conti’s are very famous for their amazing award-winning ice cream which they have produced in Lampeter since the 1940s. They have two local venues – one on the high street in Lampeter (which has been there since the 1930s) and one at National Trust Llanerchaeron. They serve freshly prepared lunches, cakes and desserts using locally sourced produce as well as ethically sourced coffee. And, of course, you should definitely sample their ice cream! Park on College Street or in the main town car park for the Lampeter Cafe and in the main car park at Llanerchaeron.
Telephone: 01570 422 223
More Info & Menus: Conti’s Lampeter / Conti’s Llanerchaeron
The Daffodil Inn
The Daffodil is in Penrhiw-llan – about 30 minutes drive from our cottages. They offer a seasonal Brunch & Dinner menu with traditional pub classics alongside more adventurous items and daily specials. Their Sunday Roast is exceptional too and the dining room and bar have a lovely welcoming atmosphere. If weather permits, you can dine on the deck area with beautiful views. There is free parking right outside.
Telephone: 01559 370343
See Menus and more: The Daffodil Inn
The Ship Inn – Tresaith
The Ship in at Tresaith is about 50 minutes drive from our cottages. It is right on the Ceredigion Coastal Path right next to Tresaith Beach. We often walk from Aberporth to Tresaith for lunch here and then walk back. They serve a wonderful array of pub classics and the views over the sea are gorgeous. Open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Well worth the drive.
Telephone: 01239 811816
See Menus and More: Ship Inn
Black Lion – Abergorlech
The Black Lion at Abergorlech (about 30 minutes from our cottages) has a very special place in our hearts. The quality of the food is outstanding! All home cooked using high quality, local, Welsh ingredients as much as possible. The pub is very cosy and ideally situated near the Abergorlech entrance to Brechfa Forest. The walks there are gorgeous and there are also dedicated mountain bikes trails.
Telephone:01558 685271
More Info & Sample Menus: https://www.blacklionabergorlech.co.uk
Y Seler – Aberaeron
Aberaeron is just 30 minutes away from our cottages and is well worth a visit. Y Seler serves breakfast, lunch & dinner 7 days a week and also a Tapas Menu at set times.
There are several areas for dining depending on whether you want a formal dinner or something more casual. The decor inside is very chic. In the summer it is lovely to eat out on the deck with views over the harbour. We always really enjoy the food at Y Seler – Leigh especially loves the Moules Marinière.
Telephone: 01545 574666
Menus & Service Hours: Y Seler
The Harbourmaster – Aberaeron
Also in Aberaeron is The Harbourmaster. They proudly offer Cardigan Bay shellfish, fish, Welsh lamb and beef, Ceredigion cheeses and local organic vegetables. Real ale and craft beers from some of Wales’ best breweries are also on the menu.
The restaurant is open 7 days a week all year round for breakfast lunch & dinner. Or just pop in for coffee & cake. Afternoon tea is also served on selected days (currently Wednesdays & Saturdays – pre-booking required).
Telephone: 01545 570 755
Menus and Info: The Harbourmaster
Y Bryn a’r Bragdy – Brynhoffnant
Y Bryn a’r Bragdy is on the coast road – around 40 minutes from our cottages. The location is stunning with views over the sea. As well as a great range of food, they also serve their own locally brewed craft beers and premium spirits.
On the menu you will find Stone Baked Pizzas, burgers and pub classics as well as fresh Cardigan Bay seafood. On Sundays, you can indulge yourself with a carvery lunch between 12pm & 4pm.
Telephone: 01239 611890
Menus and More: Y Bryn a’r Bragdy
Tafell a Tân Pizza – Llangrannog
Voted the best Pizzeria in Wales in 2023 & 2024! Just a stone’s throw from Llangrannog beach, this gem is perfect for pizzas or coffee, cakes & pastries. They have a small amount of indoor seating, or grab your food and head to the beach (when the tide is out try walking around to Cilborth beach – it is stunning)!
Do check opening hours as they change with the seasons. Ordering online and scheduling pick up time is recommended as they get very busy and food is made from scratch.
Telephone: 01239 654675
Menu & online ordering: Tafell a Tân
