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Eating Out in Mid Wales | Restaurants, Cafes and Pubs

Where to Eat in Mid Wales

Eating out in Mid Wales means independent kitchens, locally sourced ingredients and places where the cooking actually matters. Across Powys, Ceredigion and southern Southern Snowdonia, you will find country pubs serving proper food, cafes run by people who know their suppliers by name, and restaurants where Welsh lamb, beef and seafood from Cardigan Bay turn up on the menu because that is what grows and lives here.

The market towns are good places to start. Brecon, Machynlleth, Aberystwyth, Llanidloes and Builth Wells all have a mix of cafes, restaurants and pubs within walking distance of each other. Aberaeron on the Ceredigion coast has a food scene that punches well above its size, with independent cafes and bistros around the harbour.

Pub Food in Mid Wales

The country pub is still the backbone of eating out in rural Mid Wales. Many serve food sourced from farms within a few miles, and the cooking has improved enormously in recent years. You will find gastro-pub menus alongside traditional bar meals, Sunday roasts that fill the dining room, and pie-and-pint deals that do the job after a long walk. In towns like Rhayader, Knighton and Tregaron, the pub is often the centre of the community and the first place locals will send you for supper.

Dog Friendly Eating

Most pubs in Mid Wales welcome dogs. Many cafes do too. If you are travelling with a dog, you will find it easier here than in most parts of Britain. Check our dog friendly places to eat listings for specific options.

Local Food Worth Seeking Out

Welsh lamb is the obvious one, but look out for Teifi cheese from Ceredigion, locally brewed ales, honey from the Cambrian Mountains and fresh fish landed at Cardigan and New Quay. Several restaurants across the region have won national awards for their cooking, and most make a point of naming their suppliers.

For something simple, a bowl of cawl (traditional Welsh broth) in a pub by the fire on a wet afternoon is hard to beat.

Farmers Markets and Food Events

Weekly farmers markets in Builth Wells, Machynlleth, Aberystwyth and Cardigan sell direct from local producers. Expect seasonal vegetables, Welsh cheeses, free-range eggs, homemade cakes and bread baked that morning. The Machynlleth Wednesday market has been running for over 700 years. For a full list, see our farmers markets page.

If you are planning a trip around food, Mid Wales rewards the effort. Stay a few nights, eat in different towns, and you will come away understanding why the people here care so much about what ends up on the plate. Browse our restaurant listings to start planning, and find somewhere to stay nearby.

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Hiraeth Llanidloes

Address

Plynlimon House, 50 Long Bridge Street, Llanidloes, Powys, SY18 6EF

Telephone
01686 449587

hiraethllanidloesltd@outlook.com

Llanidloes

Hiraeth is a space that combines the best elements of a contemporary, casual restaurant with a warm welcoming coffee house. Whether you're looking to enjoy a social meal with friends, a quiet coffee break, or a space to unwind with a glass of wine…
Metropole Hotel | Radnor & Miles Restaurant

Address

Metropole Hotel, Temple Street, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5DY

Telephone
01597 823700

info@metropole.co.uk

Llandrindod Wells

Our Head Chef is dedicated to using the finest local ingredients and has been awarded an AA rosette for his modern British cuisine.
Grub Hub @ Hafod Trails Bike Park

Address

Hafod Wen, Llansawel, Llandeilo, Dyfed, SA19 7PH

Telephone
07852 527517

info@trails.co.uk

Llandeilo

On-site food hub at Hafod Trails near Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, serving home-cooked meals, snacks and drinks. With locally sourced ingredients and plant-based options, it suits riders and visitors taking a break. See what’s available on your visit…
Mellington Hall Country House Hotel

Address

Mellington Hall Hotel, Mellington, Churchstoke, Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6HX

Telephone
01588 620 056

bookings@mellingtonhall.co.uk

Churchstoke, Montgomery

Call in for coffee, stay for lunch. Take afternoon tea or stay a few days. The aim of everyone you meet here is to ensure that guests leave refreshed, glad they came, and already planning their next visit!
National Library | Caffi Pen Dinas

Address

National Library of Wales, Rhiw Penglais, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3BU

Telephone
01970 632540

elaine.turnpenney@llgc.org.uk

Aberystwyth

Situated on the ground floor of the National Library, Abersywyth, Pen Dinas Cafe offers a wide selection of sandwiches, paninis, salads, drinks and desserts, as well as hot meals, vegetarian dishes and home-made cakes. Open Monday to Saturday
Cardigan Castle | 1176 Restaurant

Address

Cardigan Castle & Gardens, Green Street, Cardigan, Ceredigion, SA43 1JA

Telephone
01239 562002

info@cardigancastle.com

Cardigan

1176 – a one-of-a-kind dining experience waiting for you at Cardigan Castle. 70-seat restaurant is surrounded by beautiful grounds and 900 years of history.
The Nags Head Inn

Address

Garthmyl, Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6RS

Telephone
01686 640600

reservations@nagsheadgarthmyl.co.uk

Montgomery

The Nags Head is a Grade II listed coaching inn on the A483 between Newtown and Welshpool and only a few yards from the Severn and the Montgomery Canal.
Trefeddian Hotel | Dining

Address

Aberdyfi, Gwynedd, LL35 0SB

Telephone
01654 767213

info@trefwales.com

Aberdyfi

The Trefeddian Hotel in Aberdyfi offers everything you could ask for from a family-friendly, fun loving break in Mid Wales. Set in the rolling hills of the Snowdonia National Park, with panoramic views of the Cardigan Bay coast.
Penmaenuchaf Hotel | Dining

Address

Penmaenpool, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL40 1YB

Telephone
01341 212121

reservations@penmaenuchaf.co.uk

Dolgellau

Penmaenuchaf Head Chef, Owen Vaughan, and his talented kitchen brigade create menus with high-quality, delicious ingredients, that are as local as possible. The beautiful garden room restaurant is a wonderful setting for a memorable dining…
Dragon Hotel

Address

Dragon Hotel, Market Square, Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6PA

Telephone
01686 668359

reception@thedragonmontgomery.co.uk

Montgomery

The homely, traditional décor extends to the cosy beamed restaurant, which has a fireplace converted from an old bread oven.
Llangoed Hall

Address

Llyswen, Nr Brecon, Powys, LD3 0YP

Telephone
01874 754 525

enquiries@llangoedhall.com

Nr Brecon

Llangoed Hall for fine dining, conferences and meetings, weddings & special occasions
Heart of Wales Brewery

Address

Neuadd Arms Brewing Co., Heart of Wales Brewery, Stables Yard, Zion Street, Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, LD5 4RD

Telephone
01591 610236

Lindsay@heartofwalesbrewery.co.uk

Stables Yard, Zion Street, Llanwrtyd Wells

Using only natural ingredients with no added chemicals or sugar, our ales are brewed by traditional methods to reproduce the flavours of ales as they used to be.
Y Talbot | Bar & Restaurant

Address

Y Talbot, The Square, Tregaron, Ceredigion, SY25 6JL

Telephone
01974 298208

info@ytalbot.com

Tregaron

Y Talbot, is a historic and characterful 400-year-old inn with slate floors, inglenooks and Welsh cask ales. Seasonal menus offer full-flavoured traditional dishes made with Welsh produce. Croeso i bawb!
Blue Monday Coffee Mobile

Address

Rhiwargor Waterfall Car Park, Llanwddyn, Bala, SY10 0NE

Telephone
07745 737856

joanne@bluemonday.coffee

Llanwddyn

During the spring, summer and early autumn months, you can find Blue Monday Coffee Mobile located in the Rhiwargor Waterfall Carpark. I’m Joanne, and Blue Monday Coffee Roasters is a speciality coffee roaster based a few miles away in…
Hergest Croft Gardens | Maples Tearoom

Address

Ridgebourne Rd, Kington, Herefordshire, HR5 3EG

Telephone
01544 230160

gardens@hergest.co.uk

Kington

Maples Tearoom - light lunches, daily specials, afternoon teas, cream teas - always a fantastic selection. All types of dietary needs catered for just ask. Seating in two indoor areas, on the covered veranda and outside on the terrace. Dogs are also…
The Angel Inn

Address

Pontneathvaughan Road, Glynneath, West Glamorgan, SA11 5NR

Telephone
01639 722013

angelinn@btinternet.com

Glynneath

Independent pub at the food of the waterfall trail in Glynneath, Wales, offering a selection of cask ales, local and classic beers and ciders alongside non alcoholic alternatives and perfectly crafted coffee with traditional homecooked meals 7 days…
Usk & Railway Inn

Address

Sennybridge, Brecon, Powys, LD3 8RS

Telephone
01874 636101

hello@uskandrailwayinn.com

Brecon

Convieniently positioned at the centre of Sennybridge Village, within the beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park, the fully refurbished Usk & Railway Inn is the ideal base for all there is to do and see.
Elan Valley Visitor Centre | Cafe

Address

Cwm Elan | Elan Valley & Visitor Centre, Nr Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5HP

Telephone
01597 810880

rangers.elan@dwrcymru.com

Nr Rhayader

The Elan Valley Visitor Centre cafe has a spacious seating area with windows all around to enjoy the view of the River Elan and Caban Coch Dam. There is a patio area with picnic tables for people wishing to sit outside in fine weather.
Bargoed Farm | The Moody Cow Bistro

Address

Bargoed Farm, Llwyncelyn, Aberaeron, Ceredigion, SA46 0HL

Telephone
01545 580 947

moodycow@bargoedfarm.co.uk

Aberaeron

Feel at home in our rustic and welcoming bistro, where the best of Welsh food and drink is freshly prepared daily. Sit back, relax and enjoy a sumptuous home cooked meal, treat yourself to an afternoon tea, or just come and sample the vast selection…
The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell

Address

The Bear Hotel, High Street, Crickhowell, Powys, NP8 1BW

Telephone
01873 810408

info@bearhotel.co.uk

Crickhowell

The Bear Hotel in the centre of Crickhowell has been welcoming guests for 500 years and still extends the same warmth, comfort and cosy atmosphere. Renowned for it's great food and a well-stocked bar.