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Where to Eat in Aberystwyth | Restaurants, Cafes and Food

Eating Out in Aberystwyth

Aberystwyth is a university town of 15,000 on the Ceredigion coast, and the food scene has more range than you might expect. The university brings an international audience. The sea brings fresh fish. The farming hinterland brings lamb, beef and dairy.

Fish and Seafood

Aberystwyth sits on Cardigan Bay, so fresh fish is a given. The harbour has fish for sale straight off the boats. Several restaurants and fish and chip shops along the seafront serve locally landed catches. Mackerel, sea bass, crab and lobster appear on menus in season.

Restaurants and Cafes

The town centre has a mix of independent restaurants, pub food and cafes. Pier Street and the streets around the castle have the highest concentration. Several restaurants focus on Welsh produce, with menus that change seasonally. The Arts Centre cafe on Penglais Hill has views across the bay and decent food. Along the prom, there are cafes where you can sit and watch the sea while eating.

Local Produce

The Farmers Market runs regularly in town, bringing producers from across Ceredigion. Welsh cakes, artisan cheese, local honey, and organic vegetables are standard finds. The covered market behind Great Darkgate Street has butchers and food stalls that have served the town for generations.

Evening and Late

As a university town, Aberystwyth has a nightlife that the surrounding market towns do not. Pubs serve food into the evening, and several restaurants stay open later than you would find elsewhere in Mid Wales. The town is compact enough to walk between venues.

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Lake Vyrnwy Hotel | Corporate Events

Address

Lake Vyrnwy Hotel & Spa, Lake Vyrnwy, Llanwddyn, Powys, SY10 0LY

Telephone
01691 870692

events@lakevyrnwyhotel.co.uk

Llanwddyn

Elevate your corporate business gatherings beyond the conventional in a venue that transcends the ordinary at this 24,000-acre country estate, home to the distinctive 52-bedroom Lake Vyrnwy Hotel in Mid Wales.
Gwynedd Holiday Park

Address

Neptune Road, Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 0DL

Telephone
01654 710461

scl@salopcaravans.co.uk

Tywyn

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

This immaculately kept park is small and unashamedly select, with manicured lawns and landscaped gardens.
Cyfie Farm

Address

Llanfihangel, Llanfyllin, Nr Lake Vyrnwy, Powys, SY22 5JE

Telephone
07748908223

enquiries@cyfiefarm.co.uk

Nr Lake Vyrnwy

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Minutes from fairytale Lake Vyrnwy, Cyfie Farm offers excellent five star self-catering accommodation in four luxury cottages with hot tubs and a modern shepherd's hut / lodge. With spectacular views overlooking the Vyrnwy Valley

Price
Price £400.00 per unit per week to £150.00 per unit per night
Penmaenuchaf Hotel

Address

Penmaenuchaf Hotel, Penmaenpool, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL40 1YB

Telephone
01341 212121

reservations@penmaenuchaf.co.uk

Dolgellau

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Perched high above the Mawddach estuary at the foot of the rugged Cadair Idris, you’ll find our stone-fronted Penmaenuchaf. Inspired by the dramatic ancient landscape of Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park, this grand old house has its own beautiful…

Price
Price £85.00 to £550.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Islawrffordd Holiday & Touring Park

Address

Islawrffordd Holiday & Touring Park, Talybont, Ffordd Glan mor, Barmouth, Gwynedd, LL43 2BQ

Telephone
01341 247269

info@islawrffordd.co.uk

Ffordd Glan mor, Barmouth

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Islawrffordd Holiday Park is a family run luxury Holiday park - an ideal setting for a holiday in Southern Snowdonia. Luxury Super Pitches & facilities include superb toilet facilities, restaurant, bar & private access to a sandy beach,
Offas Dyke Circular

Address

Trefaldwyn | Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6HN

Trefaldwyn | Montgomery

Enjoy a ramble through lovely parkland followed by tranquil farmland paths and a section adjacent to Offas Dyke
4 miles (6.5km) Easy Walk about 2 hours
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The Bull and Heifer

Address

Bettws Cedewain, Newtown, Powys, SY16 3DS

Telephone
01686 651 210

bullandheifer@bettwshall.com

Newtown

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

Country pub in Bettws Cedewain near Newtown serving seasonal food with a Bettws Hall twist. Pub favourites, local game, grills and burgers, plus veggie, vegan and gluten free options. Open daily for drinks, with the kitchen serving lunch and evening…
Islawrffordd Holiday Home Park

Address

Talybont, Barmouth, Gwynedd, LL43 2BQ

Telephone
01341 247269

info@islawrffordd.co.uk

Barmouth

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Family owned & run since being established in 1957, Islawrffordd Holiday Park is a 5 star Holiday Park which offers the very best in quality.
Dragon Inn

Address

Dragon Inn, 47 High Street, Crickhowell, Powys, NP8 1BE

Telephone
01873 810362

nigel.rowe@dragoninncrickhowell.com

Crickhowell

The 4 Star Dragon Inn is open for food all day whether it is Morning Coffee, Lunch, Afternoon Tea or Quality Evening Meals. Children are welcome and our Dragonette’s children’s menu is available all day.
National Library of Wales | Weddings

Address

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

Telephone
01970 632 801

priodas@llgc.org.uk

Aberystwyth

The National Library of Wales - A spectacular wedding venue in one of Wales' most iconic buildings that stands proudly above the the coastal town of Aberystwyth, Mid Wales.
Vale of Rheidol Railway

Address

Park Avenue, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 1PG

Telephone
01970 625819

info@vor.wales

Aberystwyth

All aboard for an unforgettable 12 mile journey from Aberystwyth to Devil's Bridge travelling up 680ft through some of Wales’ most spectacular scenery on a historic narrow-gauge steam railway.
Holiday Caravan at Fedwen Holidays

Address

Tresaith, Cardigan, Ceredigion, SA43 2JG

Telephone
01239 811333

asjadiya@aol.com

Cardigan

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Fedwen Caravan at Tresaith is a Bluebird Charisma with double glazing and full central heating and can sleep up to 6 people plus 1 babies in cots. Located in a private area within the grounds of the owners smallholding, the caravan has sea

Price
Price £300.00 to £500.00 per unit per week
Plas Dolau Country Estate | Meeting Room

Address

Lovesgrove, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3HP

Telephone
01970 617834

pat@plasdolau.co.uk

Aberystwyth

Plas Dolau Country Estate is set in 25 acres of peaceful countryside in the heart of the Rheidol Valley just 3 miles from the sea and the bustling University town of Aberystwyth.
Tylau Cottages @ Mud and Wool

Address

Tylau, Bwlch-llan, Lampeter, Ceredigion, SA48 8QR

Telephone
07539273122

mudandwoolwales@gmail.com

Lampeter

A 2 bedroom (both with Ensuites ) self catering cottage in rural West Wales, situated in an elevated position with magnificent views of the Cambrian Mountains. This barn conversion has been lovingly restored and completed to a high standard.
Hafren Forest Hideaway

Address

Hafren Forest Hideaway, Staylittle, Llanbrynmair, Powys, SY19 7DB

Telephone
07871740514

info@hafrenforesthideaway.com

Staylittle, Llanbrynmair

Dates

From:

6 July 2017to31 Dec 2031

Hafren Forest Hideaway is a 4-star, chalet-style accommodation in the Cambrian Mountains near Staylittle, Powys. Perfect for groups of friends, families, or outdoor enthusiasts, it sleeps up to 13 guests across 4 bedrooms. Guests can choose…
Good Day Out | Walks with Animals

Address

Pig Walks, Mini Donkey Picnics & Sheep Dog Sessions, Brecon Beacons locations, Directions on booking, Sennybridge, Crickhowell, Brecon, LD3 8TY

Telephone
01874 749092

hello@gooddayout.co.uk

Directions on booking, Sennybridge, Crickhowell, Brecon

Walk & paddle with Kunekune Pigs in the scenic Senni Valley, stroll with a pair of Miniature Donkeys or play agility games with them in their field, and learn how to command a Welsh Border Collie sheep dog on a Welsh hill farm.
Walks and encounters…
Serydda | Stargazing Experiences

Address

Tregaron, Ceredigion, SY25 6JB

Telephone
01974 298150

serydda@gmail.com

Tregaron

Whether you're looking to see a few twinkling stars or fancy photographing the Milky Way, a great meteor shower or the rare noctilucent clouds, Dafydd's your man to take you to the right place at the right time. 60-minute stargazing experiences,…
Llandrindod Wells Golf Club

Address

Clubhouse, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5NY

Telephone
01597 823873

secretary@lwgc.co.uk

Llandrindod Wells

Founded in 1905, the golf course was designed on a gently undulating plateau overlooking the town of Llandrindod Wells, by six times Open Champion Harry Vardon.
Cwm Elan | Elan Valley & Visitor Centre

Address

Elan Valley, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5HP

Telephone
01597 810880

elanvalley@dwrcymru.com

Rhayader

The Elan Valley Estate in Powys, Mid Wales is truly epic and sprawls over 72 square miles, making up 1% of the whole of Wales! The area is designated as an International Dark Sky Park.
Classic Cottages

Address

Various Locations throughout Wales, SA70 7HA

Telephone
01326 555555

liz.arnell@classic.co.uk

Classic Cottages have the perfect self-catering holiday home waiting for you in mid-Wales. From family sized cottages with sea views in beautiful Pembrokeshire to romantic woodland cabins for two in Powys, we have something for every holiday.
Original Hideaways | The Mill House & The Hay Barn

Address

Trefeglwys, Caersws, Powys, SY17 5PU

Telephone
07977502342

robin@originalhideaways.com

Caersws

Original Hideaways offers two beautifully converted farm buildings for holidays and short breaks in the Mid Wales countryside. Set within 10 acres of private land on a 150-acre working farm, it’s a peaceful place to slow down, enjoy time with…