Penllwyndu Inn in Ceredigion

A favourite of ours now for a number of years, we holiday in the area every year usually Oct/Nov, and have tried many eating places including hotels and restaurants. But this Country Inn is top of the list for a friendly pub, the local willing to engage in conversation with whoever you are. In the past years we have driven past the place and as many do the same have wondered what's the place like. Well for my our personal taste if I lived in the area or close by, without a doubt this would be my local. We both love pubs that keep their quaintness and identity as an old pub. We live in an area that this is almost a things of the past knowing most pub seem to think Bistro is the way, modernisation and change the place from serving real ales into a Prosecco Swilling Hooray Henry place! The national locations such as Marstons, Toby Inns Etc do a great job to drop in with the family and provide mostly good value unlike the Bistro places, arranging food for the patrons to get their Mobiles out taking selfies with their glasses raise picture of their Pork Belly that has helped what was once a really cheap cut that families could afford from the Butchers shop, well that gone. Places treat Belly Pork as a delicacy, what sad times we have evolved into. So The Country Inn, or The Penilwyndu Pub long my you exist over many pretenders, keep on doing what your good at, serving some of the best tasty food at competitive prices. This spring when were visit again we'll have to learn how to pronounce Penilwyndu. I cannot recommended The Penilwyndu Pub highly enough!

Excellent food. Steak was amazing and hubby rates the beers very highly (Camra member). Staff really friendly. They went out of their way to serve us food on a Monday, which is usually a food free day for them. Our complements to the chef.

We loved this pub and food so much we went 2 nights in a row. Food is excellent, go for the specials as freshly home cooked. It is also very good value. This a real pub, with a great atmosphere, but children are welcome in the restaurant. There is also a garden to sit out in. Highly recommend

11 of us went here for evening meal. 8 adults 3 children. All our meals were fabulous and the staff very welcoming Would definitely go back and recommend

Very friendly staff and locals. Good home cooked food and reasonably priced. Would recommend others to come.

Just came back after 2 years away from the area. The beef and horseradish caserole was amazing!!! Great place to eat.My wife had the fish pie itcwas excellent.

We were staying a few miles from the Penllwyndu pub and wanted somewhere decent to eat in the evening. We had tried a few places in Cardigan that were noisy, expensive, had unimaginative or over-creative menus or were either not open at night or were fully booked. The Penllwyndu (we found it on Google Maps) was able to squeeze us in one night and we were bowled over by the atmosphere, the people, the beer and rhe food. So much so that we ate there three nights during our stay. Thank you so much for looking after us so well - we hope to be back sometime! xxx Paul & Julia

We turned up unannounced about 2pm on a Tuesday and checked to see if they would be able to do some food for our family of 3. The owner couldn’t have been more welcoming and recommended me a local ale when I said I’d like a fairly local bitter and it was very nice indeed. We were given a couple of specials and I went for the homemade beef casserole, my husband had the faggots and our little boy had kids fish fingers. Generous portions and wonderfully flavoursome food! Nothing was too much trouble and we genuinely loved it! All of the locals were friendly too! We will return as it was a great experience for us all. Thanks so much

Well what a wonderful surprise to find this gem, we felt that we had almost been transported back to another century but with all today's modern style of friendly service & excellent food We were nearby on a pet/house sit & fortunately found this gem so will definitely be going back while our stay lasts The owners & locals were so friendly we felt like we had arrived home just meeting up for an afternoon of food/chats/drink etc. brilliant Thank you very much

Superb traditional pub. Great people and atmosphere. The food is home cooked and really fresh and tasty. Sunday dinner is excellent too.

Amazing food, we were travelling a long way and found this pub on the way to our Airbnb. We were surprised with the welcome, the people, the food everything was just amazing. Would recommend 10 out of ten times this place

Called in for drinks on Sunday. They were really busy with food, asked Nia if the four of us could be fitted in for Sunday lunch. Yes we were in luck. Beautifully cooked beef dinners. Really enjoyed. Diolch yn fawr Ryan…..and many thanks Nia x

So glad we called in here on our way back up towards Newquay after a day out down around Cardigan. Real locals pub with nice atmosphere and the food really good. We had some excellent Welsh steaks cooked so well by the landlord. Followed by a lovely toffee apple bread and butter pudding. A very pleasant and welcoming landlord with an equally lovely barmaid/waitress. Pub with an interesting history too with a lovely stained glass window in the entrance door from the car park. Well done and thank you 🙂 Just wish I could have had more than a shandy as real ales were on offer.

Visiting the Penllwyndu may well be one of the highlights of your holiday. If you like a pub with a cosy warm atmosphere with friendly locals and staff, then this is the place for you. Good hearty food and great beer is part of the experience and I dare you not to put a pound in the duke box.

We called in to Penllwyndu on 21.02.2022 and thoroughly enjoyed our visit. The food was of a really good quality - chilli, chicken curry and beef/mushroom casserole - but the stand out feature of this pub is the warmth and hospitality of the two gentlemen running the place, one in the kitchen and one in the bar. The regulars in the bar were a very friendly bunch, offering a warm welcome, but the landlords were fantastic. They made us feel very welcome, checked that everything was in order with our food and spent a few minutes chatting, passing the time of day and generally being lovely hosts This is not an easy place to find, especially in the dark, but I would highly recommend that you make the effort to do so as these two fine fellas deserve support

Ate here with two friends whilst on holiday in Llechryd. We all had the same starters (garlic mushrooms) and the same main (fish pie) and everything was freshly cooked and delicious. The landlord was entertaining in between cooking our dinner and the other staff were friendly and welcoming. Highly recommended.

It's been a long time!!! Still as good as ever. Gorgeous beef casserole (homemade) friendly and cosy. Highly recommended

What a find. On a family holiday to the area we had to have a Sunday lunch. We did some research and this pub had good reviews. It didn’t disappoint , four adults and two children all had roast beef lunch with dessert. Good home cooked food , tasty and good price too. The staff were so so friendly too. The pub is a bit spit & sawndust decor wise , but with food like we had … who cares !

Not a lover of Sunday dinners out as prefer home cooked but we decided on this pub due to the good reviews and closeness to our holiday let.Wow the staff are super and customer service was excellent , many thanks.Choice of pork or beef , I was undecided so was offered both , perfect , I don’t eat veg so extra potatoes were offered and accepted.All 4 of us thoroughly enjoyed all the food , all home cooked and tasty. We shared two sweets which were great and home made.Very reasonable , great customer service and friendly , thoroughly recommend.

There’s nothing else like the Penllwyndu. Staff and the locals are friendly. Food is also great. Like treasure, it’s difficult to find.

We visit on a regular basis but, because of the 'bug' have missed it greatly. The joy of the Sunday lunch has made it worth the wait and the food seemed better than ever; but we were still champing at the bit!!. The staff are always friendly and professional and the service couldn't have been be quicker. As for those who find they are horrified at having the dessert menu 'scribbled on a scrap of paper,' ...it's because the landlord produces those delights on that day: maybe she should confine herself to a Beefeater, it sounds more her style.

Mediocre food. Not COVID safe. Packed bar. Scruffy waitress. No social distancing. Very Disappointing. In and out doors not adhered to. Did not feel safe. Dessert menu scribbled on a scrap of paper. Avoided walking back through the busy bar to get to the toilet. Very cold.

We had a lovely meal here. This little pub was extremely friendly. The food was homemade and delicious! The beer was also great. Thank you to the very lovely owner and bartender who made us all feel very welcome

On Holiday and the local "chains" were fully booked. So we drive 3 miles inland and we're in a pub full of friendly locals eating superbly cooked, reasonably priced food. A lovely evening. Restores your faith in "the local"

Booked a table for 6 people. Sirloin steak, garlic potatoes, cauliflower cheese.2 rib eye steaks , chipsFillet steak, chipsVegetarian lasagne. Chips 4 portions garlic mushroom.Gammon egg, chips.£90.25p.Worth every penny.Absolutely fantastic meal, beautiful flavour couldn’t fault it in any way.Highly recommend this quint pub.

Had a lovely lunch here. Good homemade food nothing fancy just good home cooked Sunday lunch. Thoroughly recommended

As a visitor from Gloucestershire I've known this pub for some years. It is no exaggeration to say it is a very fine example of a traditional community pub of the best kind. The landlord is very friendly and welcoming and is well known for his culinary skills. Although I drink more wine than beer these days, I have it on good authority that he keeps his ales very well. The cosy bar area is comfortable and welcoming, and the locals are a thoroughly sociable and likeable bunch. I'd go so far as to say this is one of the friendliest pubs I've ever been to - and, believe me, I've been to a good many! I make a special point of calling in whenever staying in Ceredigion or Pembrokeshire and I'm always made very welcome. I strongly recommend the Penllwyndu, which is a rare gem to be treasured.

Good old fashioned Sunday lunch.Great service by very friendly efficient staff.Food all cooked and presented hot and in good portion sizes.A little like stepping back in time,would recommend and we shall be returning again.

What a lovely little pub booked a Sunday lunch great well prepared roast beef loads of vegetables,delightful puddings for afters really welcoming staff definitely worth a visit if near tresaith in Cardigan

Lovely cozy old pub with logburner excellent service not a huge choice just beef or chicken but nicely cooked piping hot loadsa veg and lots of gravy excellent value at £7 for main course! dessert choice a bit school dinnerish so finished off with brandy and coffee instead! would highly recommend

Visited for Sunday lunch today, Small local pub almost in the middle of nowhere, ( small village a few miles out of Cardigan and Newcastle Emlyn) Got there 11:45 am and the place was packed Excellent food and beers, Staff very friendly and helpful , managed to squeezes us in for lunch. Food was perfect plate overflowing with selection ( so much so the Cauliflower Cheese was in a separate dish).Roast beef, 6 veg's and Yorkshire puds. Good selection of puds and did not cost a lot

Wow great food served piping hot & generous portions.Very friendly staff. Thank you for lovely meal chef.

This is a classic country pub with a classic atmosphere. Peace and quiet reign (unless it's a music night) and good beer and cider is served. The Sunday lunches are delicious: a generous portion of meat served with a tremendous selection of fresh veg. Everything is piping hot and no annoying wait: no complaints!The sandwiches are eminently sensible too! A sandwich is just what you get... not a plateful of chips, coleslaw, salad or other 'padding', et al...and it's priced accordingly. Thank you landlord!Recommend getting there early on Sundays because the car park fills up quickly.

This is a great country pub with some beautiful views of the distant preseli’s A must visit with great food and real ales at reasonable prices!

Tafarn gwych iawn. Peidiwch a ei cholli fe! Croeso cynnes. Gwasaniaeth ardderchog. Bydda i’n mynd yn ol.

Friendly welcome, good ales and an olde worlde feel. Very cosy in winter with a nice little beer garden for the summer!

We had Sunday lunch. Family of 4 (2 teenagers). The food was lovely. The atmosphere was brilliant and the views spectacular. The fire was burning when we arrived and the whole feel was friendly and cosy. The staff were really friendly and accommodating. They haven't spent lots of money making it trendy and niche, so it still has a lovely local pub feel about it and they deliver good food and plenty of it. The best thing for us is that one member of the family is Coeliac and they knew exactly how to cater for him, right down to the gluten free gravy. Thank you so much for making us so welcome, we waddled out the door and I still think about my apple pie.

Such hyperbole perhaps needs to be qualified ?

Such a friendly place, full of character (and characters), excellent food, bar meals and great Sunday lunch. Always made welcome!

Visitamos este pequeño pub país para comer el domingo después de la reserva hace 2 días. El propietario incluso tomó mi pedido por teléfono! Es un pequeño y acogedor pub locales, sin lujos, buena comida y bebida (fresco) a un buen precio. Los postres eran caseros con flan y crema en mi tarta de manzana, como mi madre.

Nos recomendaron visitar este pub ya nos dijeron que es una "adecuada pub". y sin duda no nos decepcionó.

lovely local friendly pub, this pub is a lovely place to come and have a drink, clean garden and pub and toilets. Food here is lush and good value for money. Staff are happy and friendly

"A public house near Cardigan where at one time criminals were hanged outside the premises is to be featured on the S4C programme Straeon Tafarn (Pub Tales) next month"

Very nice friendly welcome homely little place. Food was first class very hot and presented lovely. Nice place where you can relax for a drink after your meal in front of a log burner.

Very happy and pleasnt staff.snacks on bar every sunday just like the old times,the welcome was nice every one said hello and bye and we just didn't feal left out.and the food was just amazing very tasty.

Nos hospedamos cerca. Después de leer las críticas decidí tomar una copa el domingo por la mañana. El personal es encantador, muy alegre y acogedor. Queríamos un domingo cena con asado que sólo se sirve de 12 a 2 pero nos preguntaron si podían ahorrar 2 para nosotros hasta más tarde esa noche. No hay problema. Volvimos más tarde y en el mejor asado cena. carne asada y todos los adornos, como estar en casa! Buena cerveza.

Elegimos la noche porque nos obsequiaron con un evento del festival de música. Esto, junto con la comida, magnífica cervezas especiales de Brew, muy fuerte para una velada muy agradable. Recomiendo reservar un taxi para disfrutar plenamente de las comodidades cuando las fiestas se celebran.

It's an interesting place - basically felt like somebody's living room!! The options for Sunday lunch were Turkey or Beef - but it was well prepared and tasted really nice. Wouldn't call it fancy but it would be out of place if it were. It was just good, homely food well done. Worth booking for Sunday lunch though - it got incredibly busy!

Needed an informal place to eat after a long drive and this typical welsh pub was close by and had some good reviews. Although on a minor B road, was easy enough to find. The car park is quite small around behind the pub.Welcome was good and food was on offer although we were only people eating.Unusual choice of food - we both had whitebait to start - deep fried in batter with a chilli sauce. It was tasty and was served with salad. My wife then had the faggots from the specials board and I had chicken stuffed with stilton cheese. The faggots were very good while the chicken was ok.Beer was on draught and well kept.All in all just about what we were hoped for. Nice well run pub

Small pub on the back road from Cardigan towards Newcastle Emlyn. Small restaurant but lovely food and amicable hosts.

Lovely old pub with a very good roast Sunday lunch and a nice choice of desserts. reasonable price and friendly helpful staff.

Great little pub that serves great meals. Locals are very friendly.You may need directions to find it but it is well worth the visit. Sunday lunch is very good. You may need to book.

Lovely little pub of the type that is in danger of dying out - a real 'locals' place. We stayed in Cardigan for a week and this was the best pub we found - both for atmosphere and food. Good beer too ! There is quite a choice on the menu, the prices are not bad at all and theres a separate dining room out the back.

Just had a great meal and a couple of good pints of cask bitter. My wife and I had the fillet steak which was tender and juicy. Sourced locally too. My sons had duck in orange sauce and steak and ale pie which were both really good. If you want a great meal at a good price then try this great little pub.

If its a pint or some food your after, you won't find anything quite like this.There was a warm welcome in what can only be described as a cosy and snugg environment.I sat near the wood burning stove, enjoyed a fantastic pint of ale, and also some traditional pub grub.I had Steak and Ale Pie - homemade too.It appears to be very popular with the locals, with people from all backgrounds. I haven't quite experienced this anywhere else ever.Try it - I will be returning!

This is a great little country pub! there is not many like this left, cosy dining area and bar area with real ales, The Locals are friendly with some great banter! Well worth a visit!