The Ferryman in Carmarthenshire

There was an Blackboard outside advertising tapas on Friday and Saturday nights so we went straight in! There was loads of choice for meat eaters and vegetarians alike, and the portions were generous. The staff were lovely and very attentive; the chef popped out too to welcome us. We didn’t buy anything from the deli, but the choice they had was great for such a little place. They were very covid secure and we felt safe. I highly recommend!

A visit to the Ferryman was one of the highlights of our road trip from north Wales to south Wales. The menu was unusual, our meals were great value for money, and weloved getting to know the locals. Thank you, from Lowri and Dylan! X

We enjoyed coffee and a chat with the owner bought some local cheese, lovely greengages, plums and fresh-baked bread.

The Ferryman does tapas-style take away on Friday and Saturday nights, and hands down this is the best take away we’ve had in lockdown. We had some perfectly cooked Garlic and Chilli prawns, pork tenderloin, aubergine fritters, croquettes, seafood paella and it was terrific. Highly recommended.

We popped into the ferryman to see the selection of food and we were not disappointed at all. The selection of tapas, cheese, wines, crackers, breads and fresh produce is amazing. We bought a couple of bits to take back tour lodge then placed an evening order for takeaway tapas which was the best I have ever had. Definitely recommend a visit for a coffee takeaway or evening takeout.

Had a lovely meal with friends last Friday night food was really nice was even given a beautiful fruit salad to go home with well recommended

We visited The Ferryman today for lunch and had wonderful food. I had the steak baguette. And it didn't disappoint it was so tender and succulent and tasted like a steak should. And the cappuccino was the best one I have had in a long time. The staff are very friendly and very helpful. Will definitely recommend The Ferryman to everyone.

Delicious freshly homemade cake slice that was the size of a small bungalow. Heavenly blackcurrant Victoria sponge!

We visited the ferryman for the first time whilst on holiday and have visited it serval times. Tom who owns it is so friendly and welcoming and his choice of beers and ciders is thoughtful and to be recommended. I am in a wheelchair but the cafe/ bistro is very accessible. I would recommend you to visit as you will be made so welcome. The cakes looked delicious and his food is so yummy. Visiting the ferryman has made our holiday.

Visited for lunch with friends - the staff were brilliant , friendly & accommodating. The food was so tasty - wide range of choices at excellent prices - staff happy to customise - a brilliant find

This place is great, our second visit. The Ferryman is now our go to place for lunch in Laugharne. Great food and lovely owners with a lovely ambeience.

We had soup which came in a large bowl and lots of bread. Ample for a snack. The cake looked great and the shop stocked cheeses etc.

Having struggled to find somewhere serving food on a Saturday afternoon, we were delighted to walk in to The Ferryman at around 3.30pm for a late lunch. The owner was extremely accommodating- The Ferryman was full, so although we had to wait a few minutes, she quickly prepared a table for us as soon as one table left. A local couple even offered us their table (giving up their wine!) so that we wouldn't miss out.The menu had a lot of options from soups to stews and baguettes and there were some great drinks options too. We shared an antipasti type dish for a starter (between 5) which really was a bargain at just £5. Wine was very reasonable at just £5 a glass and the meals were all under £10. We all agreed that our food was delicious- and as we couldn't actually manage it all, we were able to take doggy bags away!The owner and her son (who is the chef) were absolutely lovely and we had some great conversation and also met a local who invited us to an event the next day. This really added to the experience. When asked why were were visiting Laugharne, we mentioned our friends birthday and she was kindly offered a piece of ginger cake (which I had a bite of and can confirm it was delicious!).Be sure to check out the deli at the back with some amazing fresh and ambient Spanish products, as well as a selection of homemade cakes.This is a very relaxed place, and well worth the visit to absorb some local culture, as well as a spanish vibe!

You need to be extremely patient to eat here although the food and drink when it did arrive was OK. A saucer with your coffee cup would help!!

Had a number of lunches here and food is very tasty and excellent. Staff are very friendly. We will return.

I was looking for some garlic paste to cook a meal while on holiday in Laugharne so went into the Deli. Could have bought a massive jar for £7 but I only needed a couple of cloves to cook a pasta dish. The chef owner came to the rescue and gave me (yes GAVE) me a few cloves out of his cooking ingredients. We will get lunch before we leave Laugharne tomorrow. What a nice man!

If you are looking for somewhere a bit different to eat in Laugharne, head for the Ferryman.It's a small cafe with a deli "out the back". Tom is clearly the main man (on the evidence of our visit and the regular name checks in other reviews).

We stumbled across this place by parking further out of the village centre and we are very glad we did. Lovely owners, very relaxed and passionate about their produce. Tom the owner clearly enjoys loves his job and his food is a labour of love. We only came in for coffe and came back after a castle visit for late lunch, three soups where on the menu and which were all simply delicious and well presented, my wife went for a ratatouille and couscous which was stunning. His mother made a delicious ginger and coffee cake. Brilliant little find, thanks for the amazing food.

I visited for lunch with my family. The food was simple but delicious - salads, filled baguettes, open sandwiches, deli items like Serrano ham and Gordal olives - and the portion sizes were generous. The staff were really thoughtful and were great with my daughter. It’s a modest, friendly place run with a lot of enthusiasm. The deli area at the rear has some great produce, a mixture of Spanish and Welsh. I recommend the Spanish beer made with sea water!

We stopped by for drinks and cake. Unusual little cafe with a few private tables and a deli at the back. Reasonable prices and an enjoyable visit.

Had a lovely visit to this very well stocked deli...Lovely products and great customer service from Tom

This was the best place we found in Laugharne with great coffee, lovely owners, good atnosphere and good produce. A real boost for laugharne.

My partner had a tomato and basil soup which was served up with lovely bread and hunks of cheddar cheese. But the Club Sandwich was something else - a must eat choice. The chicken breast was served in ham, and the meal overall topped with a duck egg. I would definitely choose the club sandwich again.

It was a very hot day when we visited Laugharne. We were glad to find this cosy establishment, and enjoy its cool interior. We were made very welcome and served speedily. They have two variants of tartlet; we had one each and found both scrumptious.

We dropped in for lunch and found a really individual little restaurant and deli.

Popped in to the Ferryman for an impromptu visit. Lovely lovely lunch. Service was great, seated and drinks order taken immediately. We were then given the menus and our drinks were brought while we made our decisions. Food came out hot and so flavoursome. Our group thoroughly enjoyed our visit!!

We found this little treasure by chance but we will definitely be returning. Extremely helpful and friendly staff. The tartlets were delicious and everything we saw looked and smelt amazing.

The Ferryman Restaurant is a charming addition to the selection of places to eat out at in Laugharne.

Great place, lovely food and service. Ideal if you just want a coffee and cake or even a spot of lunch, nice selection. Fabulous tapas on a Friday night but you need to book in advance to make sure you are not disappointed.

The Ferryman is a friendly café with absolutely delicious food. We went there twice while we were camping in the area and the quality of all the dishes was first-rate. We ate a Moroccan lamb stew with couscous, a beef and chickpea stew with chorizo, a goats cheese and romesco toastie, and a beef and perl las pie. The last two dishes came with a beautiful salad that had been dressed so well. It is obvious that the chef, Tom, really cares about the detail of every plate of food. Being a deli, the ingredients are unusual and varied, which makes it the café to choose if you want tasty food. If you take the time to make the 5-min walk from Laugharne Castle, it'll be utterly worth it.

Probably the best meal we had in Laugharne - great food and lovely staff with real attention to detail. Great selection of food and drink and great service. Can’t recommend enough.

A brilliant, warm welcome, amazing variety of food, made to feel at home, extremely friendly staff who make you feel comfortable and will help you with anything, would highly recommend

Honestly this is probably the best lunch I've had in many years. Staff are all so friendly, the food was exceptional and the place was very clean and tidy. Yes it's small but part of its charm. You won't go far wrong eating here. I think the last reviewer prefers large chain public houses, to places that are quirky, fun and enjoyable.

We called twice over the Laugharne Weekend.

Happened to be passing through Laugharne at lunchtime and spotted this place. Having had disappointing dining experiences in Laugharne previously, we had fairly low expectations. How wrong we were. A basic light lunch was the requirement but the salad packed an amazingly tasty surprise. A second visit to try something else on the menu did nothing to dampen my opinion. Already looking forward to a third visit.

We chose the steak baguette. The bread was freshly baked in the deli and the generous steak beautifully cooked. . Served with garlic butter, mustard and salad.

Really welcoming staff and excellent food. Portions are generous and varied. Would highly recommend. Really made our friends birthday.

Stumbled across this place purely by chance. The range of food on offer is truly amazing considering the space. We had the baguettes, which had a variety of fillings to choose from, absolutely spot on! Very friendly and accommodating in such a cosy atmosphere.

A Christmas party at the Ferryman in Laugharne last night, was a very good experience.

We visited the Ferryman on the 25th November.

We have just been to The Ferryman for lunch with our 17month old daughter. The food was excellent, I had a steak baguette with wedges and coleslaw. It was a huge slab of sirloin perfectly cooked (medium/rare) in garlic butter between ciabatta. My wife had a chicken curry which came beautifully presented with rice, naan, mango chutney and raita. She loved it. We took ages to decide what to eat because the menu selection was so varied. Before our food arrived we had a pot of tea and a latte whilst our daughter, who was playing up a bit was kept entertained by some friendly customers on another table. Staff were great with her and we felt very comfortable in the relaxed environment. On the way out we ordered some soup to takeaway for tea and a piece of chocolate brownie from the deli counter. All this came to under £30 which was very reasonable. A great spot, we will certainly return if we are in the area again!

Would highly recommend this little deli if you're travelling to Laugharne. We travelled up from Cardiif, and popped in to see if they served anything vegan, to our surprise we were told that they always have a couple of (delicious sounding) vegan meals on the ever changing menu (there was an aubergine bake being prepared whilst we were there). We opted for paninis as it was lunch time - made with vegan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, rocket and chilli jam - they came with the most delicious salad and vegan slaw (made up fresh especially for us). One of the owners is vegan so it seems that they really understand vegan cuisine and are extremely accommodating. We had delicious coffees made with creamy oat milk. All of the produce is really top quality and it's run by such lovely people! We will definitely be back.

Some very interesting obviously homemade items from soup to superb bread and Wesh Butter and a nice sandwich all for £11.00. Well worth a visit and easy to park in front of the cafe.

Friday Night Tapas was lush! We sampled almost everything on the menu and it was stunning! The pork and cockles dish is beautiful. The catfish cake was wonderfully crispy on the outside, soft and 'herby' on the inside. The chicken and chorizo stew is delicious and the chorizo does not overpower the flavour of the sauce. Maybe the chilli prawns could have done with a little more chilli but you can ask for that if you have a spice loving pallet. Everything was tasty and the options are varied whether you are vegetarian or a meat eater. Can't wait to go back!

Stopped off while in Laugharne to visit Dillon Thomas Boathouse. Had the most wonderful Welsh rarebit. Go for the extra bacon and leeks its superb. Very friendly staff, glasses of water with ice and lemon, loverly laid back attitude. Cant fault it. (and a nice harbour to walk around as well!)

Thank you Tom and family for the amazing tapas we received today, it was truly delicious, food looks and tastes superb, awesome quirky little Gem, a must visit for all visitors to Laugharne.

What a delight, the owners are super friendly and the food is absolutely wonderful, lovely and clean. Not expensive either, I can thoroughly recommend !

Staying in Laugharne and wondered what the food here was like. A small menu with sandwiches, flatbreads, salads, soup and daily specials. My husband had a steak baguette with chips and homemade coleslaw, I had bean chilli with rice, sour cream and guacamole. It took while to come, but only one chef and there were other customers - it was delicious.

Everything great. Delicious food. Wonderful people. In a lovely environment. YOU REALLY SHOULD TRY IT.

You can not miss the ever changing menu that this deli serves. Some of the best food I have tasted.

Great deli and fabulous restaurant. The Tapas Evenings are legendary, but booking is a must. Prettily decorated, tiny intimate restaurant, the staff are wonderfully knowledgeable and friendly. Good value for money, excellent quality and inspiring menus

The Ferryman really should warrant a 5* review for food but after two visits in the space of a few weeks it's obvious that the staff have little or no idea about the allergens in the food.

Difficult to park so use the town and walk 100 yards - worth it as the cakes and coffee are excellent. Nice service too

We’d just attended a wedding and wanted some wholesome food so start the detox! The tartlet and salad was delicious, the salad had delish extras such as orange slices and kiwi. My partner had a steak sandwich with the most delicious potatoes. We had some sliced bread and pips to start and every type of bread was unbelievably good! Would have bought some Eli cheese and bread if we hadn’t been flying back hand-luggage only. Would definitely recommend.

Excellent food at good prices served by friendly staff. Sunday lunch is superb, but check to see when its on, (not on every Sunday).

Lovely evening at the Ferryman. Food was beautifully cooked and mouthwatering. Tom’s hospitality is second to none. We had a wonderful evening.

We stopped here after reading favourable reviews and were so glad we did! A lovely little place with a small, but completely home-made daily menu.

Stayed at The Browns hotel for three nights and were hugely disappointed by the menu and quality of food in our hotel. Went to the Ferryman for lunch and wow! On a busy lunch the menu was limited as items had been sold out but Tom was so accommodating and rustled us up the most amazing flat bread and salad ....can't rate The Ferryman enough and if you enjoy Tasty food we highly recommend ...thank you for a wonderful lunch in the sun! Loved it!

We had stopped at the Ferryman for lunch previously and were so pleased we decided to eat here again this weekend.

Lovely find , small deli with cafe . Small but delicious selection of fresh foods. Bought a good selection of Welsh cheeses to take home . Very friendly staff , popped in to buy and stayed for at least half an hour chatting. Superb shopping experience

If you've visited Dylan Thomas's Boathouse and you're looking for a bite to eat, do spend a couple of minutes to walk up to the Ferryman. Great coffee, soups and meals here - very tasty and well-presented food in a homely environment. Recommended.

Me and my partner just popped in for a quick lunch and it was beautiful! We had a goats cheese panini which was gorgeous with a lovely side salad, and couldn’t resist the welsh cakes on the way out, which were to die for! The staff were also so friendly and couldn’t do enough for us!

I can only say this place is truly special. Such a cosy little delicatessen situated on the main road in laugharne. The gentleman who served us was super friendly and suggested we tried his home made cake which I can honestly say was spectacular.

While the outside of this deli is understated, the inside is warm, welcoming and cosy. The food is incredibly tasty and we will be definitely returning here during our next stay at the Old Oak Barn, St Clears.

Visited the Ferryman in Laugharne today looking for a cosy lunch and had high hopes after reading previous reviews. However, when we sat down in the dining area it was much too cold (didn't want to take my coat off) and dark (raise the blinds!). We were desperate to warm up after a chilly walk so unfortunately made our excuses and left before sampling the food. I will definitely visit again in the summer as the staff were lovely but we just wanted somewhere a bit toastier!

This is a Spanish themed deli with a Cafe at the back serving well presented tasty food. The menu is a bit limited but the food was great. The proprietor was a real character. I had the steak baguette, my wife the tartlet. Both tasted very nice. Prices were reasonable to slightly expensive depending on what you order.

Found this place by accident after visiting Dylan Thomas boathouse.

Open 9 to 5, with breakfast from 9 to 11. We had breakfast twice here. A great place for a choice of non standard breakfasts. The lunch menu also looks good.

What a lovely little cafe/ deli. Read the reviews so thought we'd give it a try. Fantastic pies- I had the chicken despite ordering steak and ale but it was delicious- an easy mistake to make as they are marked pre baking and it must have changed shape during baking!!. Soup was also lovely as was the chilli the my husband and son had. Would thoroughly recommend

Came here for a birthday lunch with my two adult sons, having read good reviews on the internet - and the food was just wonderful! The chaps had steak baguettes with home cooked crisps, and I chose the cheese platter - beautifully presented, generous portions and excellent quality. We don't usually go for puddings, but were tempted by brownies, a wonderful coffee cake with salted caramel icing and of course Welsh cakes. Again - top marks for taste and presentation. To drink we had cappuccinos and Welsh ale - again, excellent. Service was helpful, knowledgeable and 'with a smile'. We will definitely return. Highly recommended!

A treasure of a place. Excellent tasty and imaginative menu. Staff are cheerful and welcoming. Value for money.

Lovely little place - do fantastic baguettes (eat in or takeaway) lots of interesting local foodstuffs. The Welsh cake was the best I've ever tasted (don't tell my wife)

This is the first time I have ever felt compelled to write a review on Trip Advisor because of the fantastic experience I had recently eating at The Ferryman. Everything about this place is right. As a non meat eater there was a great choice of lunches and main meals. The salted almond Welsh Cakes must be sampled. Service was friendly and efficient so much so that I stopped off for lunch on my journey to and from a short break in Solva. An absolute gem which I will be visiting again.

Aparecimos para almorzar, y quedamos encantados con el servicio, la amabilidad y calidad de comida. El delicatessan no es grande, pero había espacio para el nueve de nosotros (4 adultos, 5 niños pequeños) y nos sirvieron bastante rápidamente, con una variedad de comidas ligeras. Algunos tenían sopa, con panecillos y queso, otras tenían queso o carne, bandejas, y algunos tenían quiches individuales o pasteles, se sirve con una ensalada deliciosa (y creativa). Volveremos cuando esté en Laugharne.

Called by this deli/eatery on a stop-off in Laugharne. We arrived relatively late in the afternoon so some of the dishes were already finished but what we did have was served fresh and quickly. I had the lamb and chorizo pie and salad while my partner had the lentil and chickpea curry. Both were delicious. The salad combined some great flavours such as mango and strawberry so complemented the savoury pie really well. A nice additional touch was the large jug of tap water that arrived at the table. The service was really friendly and relaxed too, matching the atmosphere of the place. A tip for dessert is the salt caramel brownie.

Just called in for lunch. First time at The Ferrynam,Our son who lives in Carmarthen recommend this gem of a place.Its a small Deli with some fab stuff.Lovely menu, all fresh local produce.My husband had Cheese plater great generous portions.Can recommend the prawn open sandwich .mmmAll washed down with a good lager ;-))Then a nice walk along by the castle.Aww Beautiful laugharne..:-xx

Ate lunch at the Ferryman today, the food was delicious, the staff were friendly and it was an all round good experience. I can thoroughly recommend the Ferryman.

Over the years, eating in Laugharne has been a bit of a lottery, but this little eatery tucked away behind the deli did not disappoint, and we'll be back. Portions were very generous, and there was a very good Greek salad. Friendly service too.

Great little eatery with excellent staff and a warm welcome from Tom, a little gem in Laugharne, not far from Brown's Hotel, food is very good with a nice choice of local produce

Excellent food, friendly service, a real treat and unexpected as just walked in.Recommend highly. All food served comes from their deli. Bonus was local bottle of beer from Tenby Harbour brewery. Perfect compliment to platter of meats, cheese and various pickles.

So glad we chose the Ferryman for lunch. Hubby had the prawn open sandwich, which he thoroughly enjoyed - worth every penny of the £8.99 he paid for it - it had loads of king prawns and some gorgeous, massive olives.I had the chorizo stew which was really tasty too.We would highly recommend this family business to everyone.

Panini and wine for £12. Very tasty good quality and quantity. The salads were all fresh, the mix of fresh fruit and vegetables was a tasty delight

What a wonderful place for lunch. Fresh food presented well, a good cider on the side, Dylan Thomas looking down on me - what more is there in life? The open sandwich seemed pricey on the menu but when it arrived I marvelled at the value for money. A plate crammed with greatness. The milkshake was delicious. Every member of staff took an interest in us and seemed rightfully proud of what they do here. Highly recommended.

Visited with my elderly Dad. The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly with him, and made sure he understood the lunch options. The food was delicious, and paired with a great choice of ales and ciders.I will definitely be returning. Thanks!

There are several good reasons to visit Laugharne, but a visit to The Ferryman should be on high on every visitors list. We stayed at Browns Hotel (which should also be on that list) and the Ferryman is conveniently located just a few yards down the road. This wonderful establishment is primarily a deli - good enough reason in itself to visit - but tucked in behind the shop is a small (best to make a reservation) but cosy restaurant serving quite delicious food. The imaginative daily menu is displayed on chalk boards and provides something for every taste, the common theme being perfectly cooked and prepared dishes with the ingredients mainly sourced locally. I can personally recommend the ham & leek pie, and other members of our party enjoyed the hummus panini with Mediterranean roasted vegetables and salad. The house wine is excellent and reasonably priced. The service is friendly and efficient - a true Welsh welcome!

Enjoyed a delicious family breakfast of award winning bacon and eggs, friendly atmosphere, would definitely highly recommend.

Stopped on our way to the corran , and we were very impressed I had the open sandwich , thee best sandwich Iv ever had every mouth full was delicious , excellent service and gluten free options for my partner ,very reasonable so glad we stopped for lunch

Visited here during The Laugharne festival . Breakfast is really good . Also cheeses and meats are well worth trying ( including the black cheese ) All food are bought locally .

We visited here for lunch and were very glad we did. The staff were very friendly, the choice was excellent, prices reasonable and the food extra special. I highly recommend this little place and wish they would give some tips and cookery lessons to the Brown's Hotel !!

We stopped for lunch and I had a goats cheese baguette with sweet chilli jam. Possibly the tastiest sandwich I have ever had. Warm, fresh bread. Excellent.The coffee was also superb.This was not what I was expecting to find in a small Welsh village. I can't recommend it highly enough.

Excellent lunch menu with Mediterranean influence but using mostly fresh local ingredients. Dishes are very tasty. Always a warm welcome and the very best coffee in Laugharne.

What a fab little deli with a great selection of light meals and a wonderful coffee. Great service, superb choice of food and dishes and always a friendly welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommend this place.

We had a couple of lunches here when we were visiting Laugharne with friends, Nothing was too much trouble for the staff even when our whole party had descended at once.

Had a very enjoyable evening here. The restaurant in Browns was closed so we came here to eat, only to discover there oven was broken! However they rustled up delicious cod pieces and scampi with chips, and even salad not offered on the menu was no trouble.Really friendly and great atmosphere for 2 visitors like ourselves.

Great little place where we had coffee & cake, but there was a table of 6 had ordered food beside us and it looked excellent.The staff were great & very friendly giving us suggestions for seafood restaurants.This is also a deli and had some lovely looking bread, we bought eggs that were excellent.

I visited The Ferryman for the first time yesterday with my husband and 2 children (aged 3 and 6 weeks). It was a lovely visit and the staff (particularly the lady who served us) were very attentive. It was explained that they didn't have menus at the moment as they were changing them, but this wasn't a problem at all as to save us going to check the boards, the waitress wrote down what was available on paper for us. We ordered a cheese and ham panini for our eldest, my husband had the venison pie and I had the steak baguette. My son almost polished off the panini, my husband enjoyed his meal and my steak was cooked beautifully.We will definitely return.

We popped in here twice whilst staying local for a week . Both times the food was fantastic and the service is awesome. Tom is one of the nicest people I've met and was clearly passionate about his produce. If you are in the area and fancy some quality food visit The Ferryman!!

Just returned from a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon spent at The Ferryman with family & friends. We had a three course Sunday lunch which could not be faulted. The staff were wonderful & nothing was too much trouble. There is a lovely ambiance there & we will definitely be back. Booking is advisable to avoid disappointment.

Called in on a Sunday afternoon not long before they were due to close looking for some sandwiches/ baguettes to take away as we had dog in car. They explained were doing Sunday dinners but he could do Hot Beef Baguettes with scrummy horseradish sauce. Was so helpful and friendly. Even helped me to car with what I bought, as was using walking sticks. Had read reviews before we went and would definitely recommend to anyone . The food in the deli section looked amazing too. Thanks very much xxxx

We popped in here just as they were closing as we had just arrived in Laugharne. They kindly plated us up a pie and salad each to take to our hotel. It was the best food we had during our stay. Thank you.