Libanus 1877 in Ceredigion

We ate at Libanus twice within a week which in itself should say a lot about the place. The first time as a family of four and the second as a family of eight. On both occasions the welcome, service and food was excellent. To make the first visit even more special having finished our food we made our way downstairs and viewed a film in their cinema, seated in the most comfortable cinema seats ever. A memorable evening!

What a brilliant place ! Food staff and surroundings 5 star! Sunday lunch was the best. A little gem in the centre of Borth.

What a fantastic little restaurant. We are both vegetarian and had plenty of choice - really good, creative options, which are hard to come by. The cheese board was outstanding and the service was warm and friendly. Can’t wait to return!

The food, drink and hospitality excellent. The restaurant and facilities unique. We will definitely return. Thank you.

Yet another fabulous meal - came back to this beautiful boutique restaurant with my mum again. (we already dined here earlier n March) A very warm welcome awaited us again on our arrival. Marcia and Ellie so efficient, friendly and professional in their service . Nothing too much trouble, they both made sure we were happy with everything throughout our 3 course meal..they were both attentive without being intrusive. They are both such an asset. Compliments to kitchen staff and chef - food so delicious. Lamb cooked to perfection. I am coming back tomorrow (bringing hubby) to watch film in their cinema - so looking forward to it. A big THANK YOU to you all for such a lovely evening. Liza-Jane

Wow! It will be hard to shift this meal from my top five of all time! Excellent service, great chicken starter for me, halloumi for my partner; we both opted for the lamb, cooked beautifully, as were the vegetables. Finished off with copious amounts of cheese (partner went for chocolate pudding) and a very nice glass of port. Many thanks for a wonderful experience!

What a gem in the middle of Borth! Great concept with amazing standards in all areas Food was lovely, staff friendly and very helpful. It's not cheap but it's worth the money and can tell you are getting quality ingredients, some home grown in their own garden!

Absolutely amazing food. Steak was better than Miller and carter! I'm not really a food but really was a taste sensation! Staff were as amazing as the food, great service. Diolch yn fast, can't wait to come again

Restaurant and Cinema a hidden gem in Borth. Cinema a quirky and quaint experience. Restaurant, fine dining, excellent food! And Restaurant also Dog Friendly . Staff really friendly, and make sure you are happy with Service and Food provided. Will definitely visit again .

We visited the cinema to see Despicable Me 4. The staff are so friendly and helpful. Prices are very reasonable. Good choice of snacks. Lovely welcoming atmosphere. Seating is comfortable and it has a lovely homely feel to the cinema. Our children have said that this is their favourite cinema ever! X

Great Sunday Lunch, lovely staff, we even had a little tour of the building which has been really sympathetically renovated.

What a fantastic boutique cinema in BORTH. As soon as you walk in, it’s incredible you cannot believe where you are!!! The food was brill !! And the cinema itself was amazing. For a special night go for the meal and cinema you will not be disappointed

Tuesday 28th May 2024 we booked to see a film here with our three grandchildren. We waited in the queue only to be told they didn't have our booking. We had rung the previous Sunday to book 5 seats. The girl flicked back and forth in the book no sign of our booking for today or on subsequent showings. No apology. After visiting the the auditorium the man at the counter offered us the only remaining seats, three together and one on it's own, leaving us still one seat short. No apology. We paid for the children to go in and purchased some sweets. When I asked if there was any discount for the inconvenience it was a flat no. No apology. Whilst this was going on another customer came in who the man greeted by name and he spoke to her initially in English. When we began to complain he started speaking to her Welsh, very rude I thought as it seemed to me he was commenting on us. Yet another person came in who had booked 4 seats and no space for her and her children. No apology. Awful service, made worse by the lack of customer service, apology or any concern. Do not bother to book, best just walk in and hope for best.

Just had a fantastic Sunday lunch! Food was absolutely superb, the best Sunday lunch around and we’ve been coming to this area for over 20yrs! The staff could not be more welcoming. To top it all off, we were able to enjoy our lunch with our cocker spaniel sat beside us after a long walk. Could not have asked for more. We will definitely be back!

WOW well did I ever think I’d be dining and watching a movie in such a lush venue. The food is top notch.. the presentation and service from libanus throughout the whole evening was exceptional.. me and my partner shall be returning to taste rest of menu… best date out by far… I’d also go as far as saying it beats Everyman cinema which I used to use in Mailbox Birmingham… Thank you Libanus for a wonderful evening Julia and Charlie X

A great little gem in Borth. Went to see a film with my kids, the cinema was great! Comfy chairs(film not too loud) and the owner was very welcoming. Look forward to going back!

We visited the restaurant for Mother’s Day and the food was delicious. We returned today for Sunday Dinner and again it was very good . Decent portion size , really tasty , friendly Service and good value . Highly recommend !!!

Went for Sunday dinner with partner, daughter and daughter’s boyfriend today. From start to finish, staff, food and setting were excellent. The owners are super friendly and really muck in. I’m a vegetarian and the beetroot tarte tatin was a great alternative. Portion size was great. The carnivores all loved their meals too.

This establishment is fantastic for that special night out, we had a lovely Valentine’s dinner followed by the cinema. The little added touches heart confetti, ambient music, open fire & a single rose for the lady made us feel special such a lot of thought gone into make the night special and the set menu was fantastic and cooked to perfection well worth a visit to this boutique cinema and restaurant.

Watched film here January 2024. This is a great little cinema. Interior is interesting decor, yhe seats are really comfy and refreshments are amazing.

Visited for a Christmas meal and was not disappointed! The staff were fantastic cannot fault them at all, food was flawless! Overall great experience, highly recommend!

Only visit family in Aberystwyth once every few months, and still find it staggering that the best place to eat is a beautifully converted cinema & restaurant in Borth. My days of snacks at the railway after five pints, or a Tandoori (excellent though both are), are long over. Long live Libanus 1877

Had a lovely meal there while visiting family, good food & good service - perfect 😊 Lovely old building, I'll be back next year for my pre Christmas meet up

Had a family pre-Christmas get-together over food last night - the Christmas menu was exceptional! Fantastic food and lovely friendly, welcoming staff. Hope to fit another meal in before Christmas!

Our meals here were exquisite. Amazing, innovative menu with great ingredients cooked with imagination and pizazz. I am lucky to eat in Michelin starred restaurants occasionally and this is on a higher level.

Nice space and atmosphere however the food was disappointing, the pepper and cauliflower watery soup is terrible, jerk chicken is not any close to jerk chicken I had in a real Caribbean restaurant. Not sure how it’s hygienic working with hair down in a kitchen nothing that I saw and tasted was any good compared to my previous experience here.

Fascinating setting in restored chapel. Owner and staff friendly and helpful. The food is interesting and well-prepared. The wild mushroom starter was absolutely delicious. Perhaps as they become more established they will risk a more adventurous wine list at the top end.

This is a wonderful gem in the beauty that is Borth. My husbands family have been visiting since WW2, such that when we got together, he brought me here too. Now we have brought our little boy with us and hope this will be an annual tradition. This week we had dinner, Sunday lunch and also went to the cinema at Libanus 1877. It is as lovely now as it always has been and the owners and staff really do make you feel like it is a home from home. We thoroughly enjoyed all the food, drink and entertainment and would happily recommend Libanus 1877 to anyone visiting Borth. It’s definitely had a makeover since we last visited, which has made it all the better. It is buggy friendly, and has a lift to the first floor, which is suitable for wheelchairs too. We look forward to seeing you all again soon.

I went yesterday for a dinner with friends and we really enjoyed the time in Libanus. Great service and very good quality food. I can’t wait to go again.

From the point of entry this restaurant and it’s staff were amazing. We’ve waited patiently for Libanus to reopen its restaurant and we can only say it was worth the wait. At the end of the day I can only say you get what you pay for, if you want a top end dining experience then this is the place to go. The service is second to none, the dining experience was second to none. Amazing, thank you for a great experience.

Enjoyed a beautiful evening meal last night (16/8/23) on the first night of reopening the restaurant, great new chefs and lovely staff, nothing to much trouble !! hope all goes great for the future, thanks again

We try different resteraunts in and around Aberystwyth. Sadly this has been the most disappointing by far. We appear to be in a minority of unsatisfied customers, but we feel it really is expensive and quality and quantity poor!

Great looking place, however don't try to book seats as it seems their approach to seating is inspired by the sunloungers at Benidorm principle. Get their early, reserve your seat the go off and fo whatever until the film starts. Disappointing because it's a great little spot.

We did a 2 hour round trip to go to this cinema and it was 100% worth it. Lovely comfortable seats, some arm chairs arranged in couples blankets available. Good quality child booster seats available and plenty of them. The ambiance of this place was...

What an amazing little independent cinema! The bar is well stocked with alcoholic and soft drinks. Great selection of snacks and treats for your movie. Will definitely be visiting again!

Warm, comfortable, luxurious surroundings, excellent service, great array of drinks and snacks. An absolute gem!

What a fabulous meal! I cannot praise this place enough. We went for a special 50th birthday meal and Libernus did not disappoint. Many times we have visited the cinema but finally we managed to go to the restaurant. We will return soon hopefully when...

Here for my 70th, a real treat. We shared a number of the small dishes for our meal, starting with the Crab rarebit and aromatic duck bao buns, followed by the blistered pork belly and cauliflower fritters. All cooked beautifully and so tasty. We had...

We went for Sunday lunch, it was so tasty and well-cooked. Had the veggie option, delicious and full of flavour. Came with buttery mash, roasted potatoes, roasted carrots, cauliflower and beetroot + green beans. Enjoyed every mouthful. Very good gravy too. The desserts are also...

We had been planning this trip to Borth for a while and on the list of things to organise was somewhere to eat. After reading reviews about other possible choices, we decided that this was the place to go. It was friendly, cosy, clean, impressive...

We booked for dinner and the movie directly after. The decor is stunning, quirky and beautiful. Every member of staff we had contact with was professional, friendly and helpful. The food was fantastic the menu is local and unique. With plenty of choice. We booked...

We really enjoyed our meal and from the start the host and owner Peter greeted us with warmth and charm . Which means alot today just his personality not put on at all. Boutique with the great cinema below and restaurant upstairs all exceptionally clean...

We arrived at Libanus greeted by the owners took 12 table which is a nice 18 seater restaurant this is a converted chapel very well presented and decorated good choice of menu and the food was excellent it deserves a Michelin star it’s a special...

My wife and I celebrated our Golden Wedding last weekend and 15 members of the family enjoyed a wonderful meal at Libanus. It was a delightful and memorable evening. Libanus really did us proud. Lovely food, tasty and well presented, and very friendly and efficient...

Wow - what a find a friend booked for us to have Sunday lunch and it didn’t disappoint. From the moment we walked into the time we left staff were polite and attentive, the decor is superb and the food was amazing. I had the...

My relations booked us in for a meal. We were so surprised by the venue. We have visited Borth for over 60 years and never imagined there could be such a sophisticated venue here. The cinema looked great with the armchairs and then we went...

WOW WOW WOW, what a fabulous experience we had here! We came for Sunday Lunch yesterday and a movie. It was my husbands birthday :) To start we had the large juicy prawns coated in a coconut crust sat upon a creamy sauce. I had...

Three of us visited for dinner in late May. Everything about this place is top class: food, service, ambience, comfortable seats...even the carpet on the floor is luxurious. We had 3 courses plus side dishes, wine/whisky and tea/coffee. The bill came to £134, which considering...

What a beautiful place! Lovely ambience, superb staff and beautifully prepared and presented food I could go on but I won't, other than to say, if you are staying anywhere near here you should go.....or regret it for the rest of your life x

Another wonderful trip to Libanus in Borth. Fantastic lunch followed by super seats in the cinema watching Downton Abbey New Era. You're fabulous hosts!! Look forward to seeing you again very soon.

We visited Libanus twice during our holiday as the food was so good the first time. All food was excellent quality, some of the best I've eaten. Steak was cooked perfectly to order and was beautfully charred on outside. My beef medallions with garlic prawns...

Absolutely delicious food served up in this most unusual of places. The steaks were absolutely sublime, the peppercorn sauce the best I’ve ever tasted. Service was friendly and surroundings were comfortable. Highly recommend a visit.

We found this little gem of a place whilst staying for the weekend in Aberystwyth. I searched online for the nearest cinema and this place came up and what can We say! We can’t praise it enough, super quick response when trying to book Sunday...

Outstanding Mother’s Day lunch (27.3.22) enjoyed at this restaurant. Carole and the catering staff produced a beautifully prepared and very tasty 3 course meal. Thankfully menu not extensive because the ingredients are great quality, seasoned perfectly & presented beautifully I am coeliac and virtually everything...

What a fantastic evening we had last night, wonderful food and enjoyable film thank you all at Libinus 1877, look forward to seeing you all soon

Amazing hidden gem in Borth. Food and service phenomenal. Catering for a Vegan , GF diet and meat eaters in our party. Nobody felt left out. Each plate looked and tasted amazing. Nothing was to much trouble. We already planning to tell everybody and hope...

We were delighted to be able to revisit Libanus for the first time since the pandemic began, and what a treat it was. The food was absolutely outstanding, with friendly service to match. And we then enjoyed Ghostbusters in the superb cinema downstairs with our...

We thoroughly enjoyed our meal. The service was friendly and efficient. The ambience was special and food was very enjoyable. We will be back the next we are in the area.

I've eaten at Libanus a few times now, the food is incredible. However, this time was very disappointing - I had booked a table for 8 people, the manager called and asked that they move the meal to half an hour later (which was fine...

Brilliant cinema - came here 3 times in the last month now. Great prices, super comfy & homely feel! The guy who I think could be the owner as he’s always there is very accommodating & polite! My new fave place to come for the...

What a great find. New to us ,but much loved and highly recommended by locals. And by us now! Innovative British/Welsh tapas in quirky but elegant surroundings. As well as standard style mains. The cinema looked individual and comfy - next time!!! The food was...

Excellent cinema experience very friendly and welcoming. Very comfortable seating, the place is just exquisite really can’t wait to go again. Will definitely use the restaurant next time. Excellent value .

We managed to get a table here after multiple times of trying to book after hearing recommendations. We were not disappointed, everything about the Libanus was excellent. It is not the cheapest of places to eat out, but definitely worth the money. We will definitely...

No Time To Dine …...?.....Then you should schedule this into yournext visit to Borth. Don't think, 'I'll Dine Another Day', because those whoput it off, and think, 'Tomorrow....', Never Dine....!If you are concerned about fine, rich, dining, and your Dr said No,think....... You Only Live Once.....!!.........Live and Let's Dine !Seriously, we had a stunning meal yesterday evening.This restaurant, with it's amazing dining room – beautifully decorated,warm and inviting; an incredible kitchen and front of house team,and welcoming owner. Oh, and by the way, the food, fantastic. This restaurant is Licensed to Thrill !Oh, just remembered, there is a cinema within the premises, and if my memoryserves me well, I think they are showing some sort of new spy film release.......!!

This restaurant was just absolutely wonderful! I booked the cinema and the restaurant through their Facebook page on the Monday evening, to visit on the Wednesday evening. They were very prompt in coming back to me and allowed sufficient time, when allowing for booking, for a 2-course meal before going downstairs to the old-styled cinema, which was just fabulous! The screen size, seats and additional quirky things in the cinema were wonderful, along with an old cinema smell, finished the evening off perfectly. The restaurant was just amazing - the service was second to none; all of the staff were very friendly and very helpful; and the food was just absolutely to die for! I would return to Borth and the local area just simply to come back to this restaurant and cinema again! A wonderful experience!

We stayed in Borth for a week and didn't expect to be dining like this!The food was the best I have had in years and we live in London, so there's plenty of choice. The surroundings are lovely, the food is so tasty and the service impeccable. Just wish it wasn't so far away........

This is just the best Cinema and restaurant for miles. Friendly natural owner and staff a great laugh, brilliant films to see and restaurant meals timed to suit the picture showing. Sit in comfy red leather seats or cushioned armchairs. Just Fab.

Six of us dined here on a Saturday evening. It really was an excellent experience. The food was superb . Good raw materials , well cooked and well presented. Very attentive staff. Can’t wait to come back.

Just had a fantastic meal at Libanus. The restaurant had a lovely warm ambience in the converted chapel and the staff were very friendly and attentive. The food was amazing. If you are over this way on holiday you have to try this restaurant. It’s not cheap but it’s worth every penny.! You will not be disappointed.

Food is incredible, and so is the service. They went out of their way to find me a table even though they were fully booked. This was my second visit and I can’t recommend it enough. Pork belly and creme brûlée were delicious.

Came for Sunday lunch which the best we have had in a restaurant for ages! Enjoyed it so much we managed to book in for dinner later the same week. Great food and lovely staff.

Mine hosts, Peter & Grug, were around to give us a warm welcome and Peter took us upstairs to the restaurant. The surroundings and the ambience were superb, this former chapel has been converted with impeccable taste. We were a large family group of 3 generations and the fantastic food was enjoyed by every one of us (complements to the chef and all his/her team). All the dishes were of outstanding quality and the waitresses were all friendly and helpful. Peter and Grug should be complemented on having assembled an excellent team. I cannot emphasise enough that this restaurant is well worth a visit.

We had a chance to eat here twice. Once for the Sunday lunch and then the evening menu. Drinks selection was good. Wines reasonably priced. The lunch menu was really very good. Plenty of food and a good choice. Service was good although they apologised for a small delay, we didn’t mind at all. The evening menu was also great. The Welsh steak was as good as any we have had anywhere in the world. Lamb was perfectly cooked. The Thai style chicken very well spiced. Desserts, and we had all four on the menu that evening, were also very good. Thoroughly enjoyed and a nice chat with the owner too. I’ve been going to Borth since birth as my grandparents lived locally. If only we had as good a restaurant years ago. Yet to try the cinema. We will be back.

Don’t just come here because you’re in Borth, come to Borth because this is here! Absolutely sublime food and great service. You will not be disappointed!

Wonderful cinematic experience, it's a must if you're ever in the area, food is fantastic and all the staff are brilliant. Already booked to go again.

We had an amazing time at the cinema and excellent meal in the restaurant All the staff were brilliant, kind and friendly Will definitely go back

What a fabulous place, a real little gem. Beautiful building, comfy seats, great service and easy to book. Can't wait to come again on our next visit.

What a fabulous place! We were a party of five and it is fair to say we had enjoyed a few tipples before supper. Helen and the staff could not have been more accommodating. We shared a selection of starters with the Pork Belly and Calamari being a highlight. Steaks and Lamb we enjoyed all round with the meat cooked beautifully. For pudding Espresso Martinis were made specially with a round of nightcaps to finish! Highly recommend

Amazing restaurant, the fresh fish dishes were fantastic. Fabulous salt and pepper calamari. The staff were equally fabulous, great place all round. Would highly recommend and will definitely return.

What an absolute gem. Lovely surroundings, very attentive pleasant staff.The food was really well presented and tasted delicious. Would definitely recommend this restaurant.

Ate here on our last night in Borth after reading reviews. We were not disappointed. The food was fantastic- good quality & amazing flavours. Would highly recommend. Not cheap, but you get what you pay for. Would definitely eat here again.

Sunday lunch for Fathers’Day - what a delight. The warmest of welcomes from the owner who was delighted to show us around the whole place. The cinema looks a cosy, intimate space and the decor of the entire building was very impressive. Super friendly waitresses, an excellent menu and even better food. We ate every morsel of every course! My daughter enthused over the delicious home made mint sauce. What a gem of a resource for Borth.

we visited with our young child and despite that, they made us feel welcome and catered for her very well. Food was excellent.

What a lovely find, outstanding food, great staff, even better owners, we thoroughly enjoyed our time at this gem of a restaurant.... Next visit we will have is to the cinema... Highly recommended and we will be back for that fabulous menu.... Alun and Julie

Went here for an evening meal with my husband and 2 young children. The food was amazing and the staff were great. Would highly recommend, we are already planning our next visit!

An awesome venue...very special!Recommended by our son and his partner, this is a very special place in my humble opinion. Cinema, restuarant, bar, it has it all and all to a very high standard. If this were in London/Mayfair, you would never get in.The staff are excellent, the owners "hands-on" and very welcoming, whilst the renovation of the old chapel is wonderful, with no expense spared. This is my kind of cinema...The bar is perfect for friends to meet and have a drink or pre cinema drinks. You will meet singles, couples, small groups, locals, tourists. Six quid for a ticket in a amazing cinema with fantastic seating, leg room, comfort, quality sound, quality screen, drinks at your seat, lovelly icecream tubs from a local supplier....CINEMA HEAVEN!The food is excellent and if you can do it, spoil yourself with three courses, you wont regret it. Birthdays, anniversaries, meeting friends, family outings, cinema fans, fine dining fans, quiet drink fans....it caters for all. The chefs work hard in full view of everyone and use local produce and do a brilliant job with it. This is a michelin star Cinema! If only the owners would open one in Porthcawl!What I really really liked was whether you went there to spend a hundred pounds, eating, drinking and dining, or spent twelve pounds to watch a film, you all enjoed the same comfort and you were all treted with the same VIP service...

I’ve visited Borth many times and wasn’t aware of this hidden gem. Delicious high quality cuisine and very friendly service. Special mention to Helen who was very attentive and helpful. Thanks for a lovely evening.

Back with a vengeance - lovely experience, great food, great service, great surroundings. Would recommend to anyone.

Took the children to this restaurant. We love food and haven't eaten out in so long. Could not believe the quality of the food. The flavours were so well thought out - mind blowingly good. Usually you may just have starters that are amazing and the main course doesn't follow suit - this wasn't the case, every mouthful was phenomenal. The service was the fantastic (thanks ) can't wait to go back again and again.

Visited twice during our weekend in Borth for dinner on Saturday night and lunch on Sunday. Really impressed with our experience; food was excellent and original, service was attentive and friendly and there was a good selection of wines available. Thought overall was very good value for money and we'll definitely be returning next time we're in the area!

Between us we tried 3 different starters and 3 different main courses. All were excellent (and we’re all fairly picky). The service was very good and the atmosphere was calm and relaxed and we felt very safe. This restaurant is worth making a special trip to Borth for.

I Was recommended this cinema/restaurant as a place worth visiting ,so we booked for last night and took our two boys with us ,when we arrived Helen our waitress greeted us and was very helpful re the menu .We all had starters and main courses , for starters we had calamari , fish cakes and the edamame all tasted very good .then it was onto the mains the lamb was very tender my steak was cooked too perfection and the green curry was one of the best Tom had ever had !! At this stage Peter the owner came over and asked if all was ok the desserts just finished of a fantastic evening of great service and delicious food in a wonderful setting ! If you get the chance too eat here grab it you will not be disappointed .Thanks for the great food and attentive service see you all soon !!

Went to the cinema on Saturday evening - Cosy, Excellent value for money and fantastically friendly but not over attentive staff. Returned the next day for Sunday lunch - excellent food in a relaxed and lovely environment - Highly recommended and the first place I will book when we return to the area later this year

We had the most beautiful food - went in October and had a lovely three course meal. And went yesterday for a Sunday dinner and the food was absolutely delicious, the meat melted in my mouth! I would 100% recommend to everyone 🤩

Luckily our son had visited the restaurant and told us about it. We could easily have driven past without noticing it. It is an old chapel which has been converted to a cinema (downstairs) and a restaurant upstairs. We experienced excellent service and the staff and owners were exceptionally pleasant. The food was not bad either!The standard of the food was very good with plenty of choice. If one can't make ones mind up it is possible to order several light bites.My steak was cooked to perfection and my wife's fish special was stunning.

Amazing Sunday Lunch ! Very reasonably price Sunday lunch - staff are very friendly- the roast cauliflower & butternut squash was amazing!

4 of us had a lovely evening celebrating my 50th. We had a fab meal from start to finish couldn't fault it. Helen was our waitress her knowledge of the food and wine was great Thank you ❤️

We saw the Trial of the Chicago 7 here. What a delightful cinema - beautifully restored building and really welcoming atmosphere from the owner. Would come back and visit again.

Two of us booked for lunch after a walk amidst some of the stunning views Borth has to offer. The restaurant itself is in the upper part of a beautifully and tastefully converted chapel set back from the main road in Borth. The food was excellent: I really enjoyed the 12 hour braised brisket of beef which was meltingly tender. But I’d say the thing that stood out was the attentive and friendly service. Finally all the necessary health precautions for these strange times were in place and clearly but discreetly carried through, which was very reassuring. Thanks to all the team at the restaurant for making it such an enjoyable meal. We will be back and would recommend it.

Visited for an evening meal with friends. The venue is lovely, the Covid precautions unobtrusive but effective. The service was excellent. The food was marvellous - beautifully cooked, well presented and absolutely delicious. We had a lovely meal and an enjoyable evening.