For romantic adventure lovers who want to find exquisite eatery’s, but never have time to sift through reviews and Google pages to find the gems
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Get inside knowledge on the 11 best places to invest the pennies for the MOST mouthwatering meals in Carmarthenshire and beyond.
Discover why we love them, where to find them and how best to enjoy them.
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The Stone Crab, Saundersfoot $$ 🐾
Why we like it:
As a place to eat it is a seafood extraordinaire and on the edge of the harbour in Saundersfoot. It is a low slung building that almost gets lost at the side of the harbour. I don’t think I’ve ever walked past without my stomach rumbling from the aromas wafting out the kitchen. (Pups can join for outside eating, it’s a tiny premises. I’d happily enjoy an early dinner outside in the summer post-walk!).
Where to find it:
How best to enjoy it:
Saundersfoot. The holiday destination in South Pembs, second only to the infamous Tenby. If you don’t want to pay for parking, tie in a walk via Monkstone Point, either along the cliff path or stroll along the beach at low tide. Your second option is closer (slightly), park at Wisemans Bridge and take a walk around the coast to Saundersfoot the path is wide, tarmacked and flat, making it an easy and very beautiful walk.
Coast, Coppet Hall Beach $$$
Why we like it:
For sumptuous food, tasty menus and sommeliers. A place to eat overlooking the sea, arrive early for drinks on the balcony in salty sea air. (Restaurant is not dog friendly, the cafe under the restaurant is. Coppet Hall is a dog friendly beach, but at peak times very very busy).
Where to find it:
How best to enjoy it:
Coppet Hall is a picturesque beach with a cafe, surf shop and SUP hire. I’d say make an afternoon of it. There are great changing facilities and showers at Coppet Hall. So you can go SUPPing, shower and glam up for your evening drinks and meal at Coast. Night number two can be pizza at your glamping hideaway.
The Daffodil Inn, Llandysul $$$ 🐾
Why we like it:
An Inn showing its flair for flavour and fine dining. A real up-and-coming treat in Carmarthenshire and the bonus is dogs are welcome. It’s a rare find to have fine dining and dogs in the same building…So one eatery place to check out. (Dog’s welcome)
Where to find it:
How best to enjoy it:
Near Llandysul, we would actually throw you a curve ball here and recommend you visit the National Woolen Mill on the way. It’s a fascinating hour or two, you see working looms and a little of the history of British textiles and fashion - highly recommend it. I’m warning you, you may leave with an exquisite, cosy and eye-wateringly pricey Welsh blanket (I did!).
Bistro on the Bay, Pendine $ 🐾
Why we like it:
The charm of the Bistro is its sea-front location. It is value for money, tasty and dog friendly. With a pre or post walk on the beach, you really can’t go wrong. (Dog friendly)
Where to find it:
How best to enjoy it:
Pendine is the location for the land-speed record. It is miles and miles of sand, hopefully you’ll catch the tide out and you can enjoy an endless walk across the sand. If you hang right from the slip there are a few caves to explore. Alternatively you could walk from Amroth over the cliff path to Pendine and back, 2 hours each way.
Y Polyn, Capel Dewi $$$
Why we like it:
The stalwart of the food scene in Carmarthenshire. Y Polyn is a gastronomic marvel and guarantees to delight. (Not dog friendly)
Where is it:
How to enjoy it:
Nearby you have the National Botanical Gardens of Wales. Guests have loved this double up combination, a walk in the enchanting and fascinating gardens (also Wales bird of prey centre), followed by food at Y Polyn.
The gardens are generally not dog friendly (special days only), so this is a day for pet-free adventurers to enjoy, skip over if you are planning to visit with your pup!
Owl & The Pussycat Tearooms and Restaurant, Laugharne $ 🐾
Why we like it:
Delightful location and full of history. The Owl & The Pussycat is very pet-friendly and a relaxed place to enjoy good Welsh food.
Where is it:
How to enjoy it:
In Laugharne, famous for “Under Milk Wood” Dylan Thomas. The boat house is a pilgrimage for writers, romantics and poets. It is a magical place and the round walks in Laugharne, cobbled streets and castle give is a worthy place on this list to explore.
Rhosyn Restaurant at Penally Abbey $$$
Why we like it:
Well - it’s by the sea. Can you detect the theme! But this time modern and sleek is out the window and history takes centre stage. This beautiful gothic Abbey makes the perfect romantic backdrop to your evening. (Not dog friendly).
Where is it:
How to enjoy it:
Have lunch at Penally and walk across to Tenby on the low tide, explore the ole world of Tenby, full of history, independent shops, art galleries and old book stores (45 mins ish).
Paternoster Farm, Hundleton $$$
Why we like it:
A true field to fork experience. Cook using only meat raised on the farm, with a kitchen garden and local growers. The menu can change everyday… Good Food Guide top 100 UK local restaurants. It’s pretty special and booked long in advance, so make sure you book well in advance, it is one for the planners and not last-minuters. (Not dog friendly)
Where is it:
How to enjoy it:
It is FAR. Not going to lie. 50 minutes from the Welsh Farm, but the reason it’s made the list is because loads of our guests love Barafundle Bay and Freshwater West. Angle is an incredible peninsula and you can pick up a slurp of famous Pembrokeshire oysters at Cafe Mor or the Old Point House. Also Carew castle is Pembrokeshire's most famous Castle, it’s also nearby. All of these locations are fairly close to Hundleton, so make phenomenal a trip of it!
Or book a stay nearer there another time! (No hard feelings from us).
The Fox and Hounds, Bancyfelin $ 🐾
Why we like it:
Honest, local (2 miles away from The Welsh Farm) and dog friendly. The Fox and Hounds are generous with portions and classic pub in hearty quality and taste. After a wet walk out, this is the perfect stop before home.
Where is it:
How to enjoy it:
With the Fox and Hounds, the world is your oyster. Go anywhere, do anything and stop here on your way back to cosy up at the yurts. Perfect for a cooking-free evening by the outdoor fire with a full belly stargazing and enjoying a cheeky hot chocolate. Oh and a dip in the hot tub!
Wrights Food Emporium, Llanarthney $$ 🐾
Why we like it:
Wrights is different, they make everything themselves, right down to the “Catsup” or ketchup. You can get wine from kegs and fresh bread. The smell when you step inside is otherworldly. I recommend the Porc Belly Cubano! (Dogs allowed in the fire room & conservatory)
Where is it:
How to enjoy it:
Wrights is enroute to Paxton’s Tower, the Botanical Gardens, Dryslwyn, Dinefwr and Newton House, Castell Carreg Cennen… There is a lovely round walk up to Castell Carreg Cennen from Paxton's Tower.
Top Joes Pizza, Narbeth $ 🐾
Why we love it:
Top Joe’s is a surprise, the restaurant is stylish with a huge wood burner in the main room, so toastie on cold days. The pizza’s are delicious and incredibly reasonable. They are fully dog friendly and love kids, generally hugely warm and welcoming.
Where is it:
How to enjoy it:
Right in the middle of Narberth, the market town twinned with Ludlow. Narbeth is full of charm and I could recommend a million not quite good food places here. Top Joes’s gets it today - but if you want any other Narberth recommendations, head to our socials or get in touch!
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