Best places to eat in West Wales

Looking for places to eat in West Wales? Hop on the T5 and start your foodie guide of the West Wales coast.

According to the Welsh Restaurant Awards, West Wales is the place to be for fresh, delicious food. From award-winning sea bass to freshly caught prawn pasta, you won’t be disappointed. Here are 3 places to eat in West Wales that were recognised at this year’s Wales Restaurant Awards. Even better? They’re all within a 5-minute walk of a T5 bus stop.

Y Seler, Aberaeron

Y Seler in Aberaeron took home the Traditional Welsh Restaurant of the Year award. Overlooking the colourful Aberaeron harbour, Y Seler is popular with locals and tourists alike. Championing Welsh cuisine infused with mediterranean flavours, the menu offers fresh seafood, locally sourced produce and seasonal dishes. Seared scallops, moules marinière and Welsh lamp rump are all standouts, but you’ll also find tapas, burgers and sandwiches. To top it off, you can enjoy your meal on their terrace with beautiful harbour views. With a T5 stop just a 3-minute walk from Y Seler, this spot needs to make it onto your list of places to eat in West Wales.

Closest T5 stop: Aberaeron, SgwârAlban/Alban Square 3 (o/s)

Yr Hen Printworks, Cardigan

Winning Welsh/British restaurant of the year was Yr Hen Printworks. Already featured in the Michelin Guide, this restaurant is a must-visit when looking for places to eat in West Wales.

Set in a renovated printworks, Yr Hen Printworks offers a rustic and cosy atmosphere. The restaurant prides itself on local produce; from the oysters to the short rib, each dish has a local origin. Expect classic Welsh cuisine like Welsh rarebit, and tapas-style small plates such as the popular curried cod fritter. It’s easy to see why Yr Hen Printworks is a Cardigan favourite, and why it’s one of the top places to eat in West Wales.

Closest T5 stop: Aberteifi / Cardigan, Finch's Square C (o/s)

The Ship Inn, Aberporth

The Ship Inn received an Outstanding Achievement (Bar and Grill Restaurant), and it’s not hard to see why. Featuring beautiful sea views, this is the perfect spot for an evening meal after a day of coastal walking. 

A local Aberborth pub, The Ship Inn has made a name for itself with the local community and regular holidaymakers for good reason. From their popular steak sandwich to the prawn tagliatelle, expect classic pub dishes served in a welcoming, family-run environment. Relax in the cosy downstairs of the pub or enjoy the peaceful bay views of the upstairs restaurant.

Closest T5 stop: Rhiw y Plas Chapel (o/s)

Along the small but mighty West Wales coast, you’re spoilt for choice with award-winning restaurants and places to eat. Now is a better time than ever to start planning your foodie trip on the T5 bus - plan your journey here.