The Best Foodie Spots in West Wales for a Flavour-Packed Escape

Discover Where to Eat, Sip & Savour During Your Stay at The Hiveaway

If you’re planning a foodie escape in West Wales, you’re in for a treat. This region isn’t just beautiful – it’s bursting with incredible independent food and drink producers, cosy eateries, and artisan experiences. From world-class cheese to wood-fired sourdough and award-winning spirits, Ceredigion and its surroundings are the perfect playground for curious tastebuds.

At The Hiveaway, our off-grid cabins in Ceredigion make the ideal base for your next gourmet adventure. Here’s our guide to the top foodie spots in West Wales to visit during your stay.

🍳 1. Crwst, Cardigan

Award-winning brunches, baked goods & community vibes

A staple of any foodie trip to Cardigan, Crwst serves up indulgent breakfasts, handmade doughnuts, and great coffee – all made using locally sourced ingredients. This stylish, independent café has won multiple awards (including Great Taste) and offers a deli packed with Welsh treats.

Must try: The bacon & maple crwst bun or one of their famous doughnuts.

🍞 2. Bara Menyn Bakehouse, Cardigan

Sourdough, sandwiches & slow food culture

Just a short stroll from Crwst, Bara Menyn is a small but mighty artisan bakery that’s all about flavour and fermentation. Their sourdough is legendary, and their slices, pastries are perfect for packing away for a coastal walk.

Perfect for: A slow, satisfying lunch for a coastal walk.

🧀 3. Caws Cenarth, Cenarth

Award-winning cheese made the traditional way

Caws Cenarth is one of Wales’ most renowned cheese producers. This family-run dairy makes organic cheeses like Caerffili, Perl Las (a rich blue cheese), and soft brie-style options. Their small farm shop is perfect for a tasting stop or to grab something delicious to enjoy back at your cabin.

Hiveaway tip: Pair your cheese haul with crackers and a bottle of something local for the ultimate firepit platter.

🧀 4. Teifi Cheese, Llandysul

Raw milk cheese with real flavour

Nearby Teifi Cheese produces multi-award-winning raw milk cheese using traditional techniques with a Dutch twist. Their Teifi Gouda is legendary, and the farm also produces Celtic Promise, a washed-rind cheese that's won Best British Cheese.

Did you know? Just down the road from The Hiveaway, they also have Da Mhile Distillery.

🍽️ 5. Y Polyn, Nantgaredig

Upscale countryside dining with heart and soul

Located about an hour’s drive from The Hiveaway, Y Polyn is one of the best foodie restaurants in West Wales. Expect big flavours, local produce, and a relaxed yet refined setting. Perfect for a special night out during your foodie stay..

🥃 6. In the Welsh Wind Distillery, Tanygroes

Craft gin, whisky and distilling experiences on the coast

This innovative distillery sits just off the Cardigan Bay coast and produces award-winning small-batch Welsh gin and whisky. Book a tour or gin-making experience and learn how they use local botanicals to bring West Wales to life in every bottle.

What to sip: The Signature Style Gin – zesty, herbal, and rooted in place.

7. The Daffodil, Penrhiwllan

Foodie pub, just a short stroll from The Hiveaway

This wonderful pub is just a 15min walk from The Hiveaway. Serving Brunch, Lunch and Dinner in a warm and welcoming environment. It's the perfect spot to go car free during your break

What to go for: Probably the best brunch around.

🛖 Stay, Savour & Slow Down at The Hiveaway

After a day of foodie exploring, retreat to your off-grid luxury cabin at The Hiveaway. Cook up your farm shop finds in your kitchenette or over your private firepit, and end the day under the stars with a glass of something local in hand.

Why foodies love The Hiveaway:

• Private, eco-friendly cabins with thoughtful amenities

• Firepits perfect for open-air cooking or cheese-and-wine nights

• Surrounded by nature – yet close to the region’s best food and drink producers

• A true digital detox so you can focus on flavour, not phone screens

🍽️ Plan Your Perfect Foodie Escape in West Wales

Ready to unplug, explore, and taste the very best of Ceredigion and beyond? Book your stay at The Hiveaway and experience a deliciously different kind of getaway.