There are some fine dining experiences in the Tivyside area. Here are some of the best.

There are some fine dining experiences in the Tivyside area. Here are some of the best.

Riverbank Cafe & Farm Shop - Tregaron

Riverbank Cafe & Farm Shop is renowned for its tasty locally-sourced and organic food.

The family run café and farm shop, situated in the idyllic town of Tregaron in the foothills of the Cambrian Mountains, offers only the best local, organic and Welsh produce, to ensure customers get a taste of the best products available from truly local artisans.

The Riverbank Café boasts an ever-evolving menu offering everything from tea and cake to a full Sunday lunch. All food is home-made with a focus on fresh, organic and local produce.

All fruit and vegetables come from a local organic wholesaler, while all meat is reared on the farm, creating a true field to fork experience.

The farm shop houses an on-site butchery where staff make sausages, bacon, and the finest cuts of meat used in dishes served in the café, as well as offering them for sale in our farm shop.

Riverbank Cafe & Farm Shop – Tregaron

To find our more, call 01974 298 008, email info@riverbanktregaron.co.uk or visit riverbanktregaron.co.uk

The Castle Inn - Newport

The Castle Inn is situated in the heart of picturesque Newport in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.

The Castle Inn offers a lovely traditional bar, restaurant, with lounge area, beer garden and three letting rooms.

Classic real ales, a wide choice of beers and ciders together with a comprehensive wine menu are available at more than affordable prices.

The Castle Inn now proudly offers a traditional Sunday lunch from noon to 2:30pm.

A children's menu is also available together with snacks and a comprehensive day and evening menu.

All food is freshly prepared, with ingredients sourced from local suppliers wherever possible.

Enjoy a relaxed dining experience in the 65-seat restaurant, which includes a cosy cwtch with log burner.

The Castle Inn serves coffee throughout the day using a bean-to-cup coffee machine.

To find out more, call 01239 820742, visit castleinnpembs.co.uk or email hello@castleinnpembs.co.uk

Bara Menyn - Cardigan

Bara Menyn is an artisan bakehouse and cafe all under one roof - in one of Cardigan's historic Custom House buildings.

Bara Menyn bakes slow-fermentation, organic sourdough six days a week as well as serving up a range of locally-sourced breakfasts and lunches, home-made cakes and speciality coffee - as well as its famous sourdough pittas and croissants, of course.

There is also a licensed bar as well as outdoor patio and garden area.

Bara Menyn welcomes those with both dogs - who can sit outside or in the little annex, the 'Cwtch', and children - who can sit anywhere.

Bara Menyn also prides itself on its vegetarian and vegan offerings.

For more, call 01239 615310 or visit baramenynbakehouse.co.uk

The Moody Cow - Llwyncelyn

A warm welcome awaits at The Moody Cow, a unique farm shop and bistro, where quality food is freshly home-cooked, and local producers are celebrated.

Situated just off the A487 coast road, The Moody Cow sits between Llanarth and Llwyncelyn.

The farm shop is stocked with local and British produce and crafts, fresh fruit and vegetables, a wide selection of cheeses, and cured meats, and boasts a deli counter packed with a large range of home-baked cakes, quiches, pies, pasties, scotch eggs, faggots, sausage rolls and bread.

The on-site butcher provides a huge range of meats and cuts. Food to go is also available, as well as hot drinks and our new (and delicious) ice cream!

The bistro is the perfect place to pop in, whether you are looking to enjoy a tasty, freshly home-made meal or just sit back with a cake and a drink and take in our stunning lakeside location.

For further information call 07976 464965 or email info.bargoedfarm@gmail.com

Hammet @ Castell Malgwyn - Llechryd

Hammet @ Castell Malgwyn offers a stunning contemporary British fine dining menu alongside a relaxed all-day house menu from noon, breakfast & brunch from 8am, cocktails, a varied wine list, afternoon tea, coffees, cakes and nibbles.

The Art Room @ Castell Malgwyn offers an ultimate fine dining experience, with a seven-course tasting menu available, in an atmospheric Georgian room filled with pictures by Royal Academicians and others, together with original sculptures.

The skilled team of chefs creates changing menus at both the dining room for fine dining, and the library bar for a relaxed brunch, lunch or supper.

Castell Malgwyn has been awarded 2 AA rosettes for excellence in food, service and style, and the menus draw on the abundance of local produce available, along with sourcing the finest produce from the UK and abroad.

Booking is essential.

To find out more, call 01239 682 382, email mail@hammethouse.co.uk or visit hammethouse.co.uk

Y Cwtch Coffi – Newcastle Emlyn

Y Cwtch Coffi was opened because when the owners spotted a gap in the market in Newcastle Emlyn for a coffee shop rather than a cafe based around food.

Y Cwtch Coffi offers the best of both worlds with great freshly- made food and fabulous coffee.

Y Cwtch Coffi offers a variety of food from cooked breakfasts to cakes such as lemon roulade and cream teas.

For more information, call 01239 615310 or visit ycwtchcoffi.co.uk

1176 - Cardigan

1176 offers a one-of-a-kind dining experience at Cardigan Castle.

Named after the year that Lord Rhys hosted Wales’ first Eisteddfod, amongst the very walls, the 70-seat restaurant is surrounded by beautiful grounds and 900 years of history.

With a contemporary slate and floor-to-ceiling glass design and panoramic views over the River Teifi, 1176 is certainly fit for a prince.

Tom Holden, executive head chef will be offering a select three-course menu concentrating on local food and quality ingredients.

During the warmer months, you can also eat alfresco on our sun terrace, capturing prime views looking out over the river.

1176 is open every day between 10am and 4pm

Bookings for Sunday lunch is advisable.

The restaurant is available during the evenings for private functions of more than 20 people.

For details, call 01239 562 002 or visit cardigancastle.com