The Moody Cow Farm Shop and Welsh Bistro in Ceredigion

Ate here as part of a birthday weekend at the campsite with my husband! The food quality was absolutely fantastic, even though they were extremely busy, there were no shortcuts taken, everything was perfect! The porterhouse steak was amazing! The best we have ever had! Great quality, favourite, cooked as we like it! We will 100% be back!

Booked for works party at an event but as I have a nut allergy enquired as to an alternative menu as the one offered for the event had nuts. Told they had recently had someone in with a nut allergy who had had anaphylaxis but implied they hadn't been told and had no idea where the nuts had been. So I was told they couldn't accommodate me because of cross contamination. Looking at this menu they hadn't even put an 'N' next to the nut dishes, although obvious they had managed to let you know if some were vegan or vegetarian. This is not what you expect in 2024. Took them a week to get back to me to let me know this! Always been a hit and miss place as the staff are quite rude and the food very average.

Frosty welcoming, immediately told food would not be served till later on without asking what our visit was in relation to. Sat for an hour on a table with drinks awaiting 5pm for service, then to be told to move tables as some one had called and “requested” the table we were sat on, so we happily moved to another, however we stayed for around 2 hours in all and this table was not once filled….. felt very unwelcome. Food arrived, we had two lamb burgers and a side of garlic bread, it was ok and I would say a standard meal you would expect from a “chain” pub, nothing to write home about considering the local produce that you would expect from the “low miles” ingredients statement on the menu. The garlic bread, which was quite disappointing, I would describe more as buttered bread. The chips however were the only impressive thing of the meal. We had high expectations from family and friends recommendations, which were not even close to being met. We will NOT be rushing back… disappointing.

Very very expensive 8 quid for a Lata!! I mean really! We didn't stay long enough to try the food!

Had a few meals here great food and service and Dog Friendly

Have been many times. Great shop. The facility has expanded but still serves great food

We decided to eat out on our last evening in Wales. The Moody Cow did not disappoint. Delicious food, great atmosphere, and friendly staff. I can recommend the steak and sticky toffee pudding 👌🏼

We recently stayed over here for two nights and dined in the Moody Cow both nights. I really find it hard to fault this place. From the great atmosphere and cosy feel to the very well portioned great tasting food it really hit full marks. The staff where friendly and helpful and the place was very clean. Luckily for both nights we mannaged to get the sofas bar side, With us having our dog we where still able to relax after the meal and extend our stay having a few drinks. This is the only cosy area that's available if you have dogs which is quite small considering the size of the place and how much cosy spaces there is for guests without dogs.

Quality of food and service were good albeit we only had a drink and a cake which were fine. We also visited the shop which was good.

A must visit if you’re in the area. We camped near New Quay recently and visited three times during our two week stay. The farm shop is compact but well worth a browse. We discovered delicious local cheese, Welsh cakes of multiple varieties, and the most delicious locally distilled rum — incredibly smooth and not spiced! It seemed rude not to take advantage of the restaurant during these three visits. The food is delicious. I especially liked the design your own sandwich options, and I can also recommend the burgers and the delicious coffee. Had we been there for dinner, I would definitely have tried a steak. Portion sizes were generous, and whilst some vegetation options were likely available (I didn’t really notice), as the name suggests, this is a venue that is focused on meat. All the staff we interacted with were fab: friendly, chatty, and full of local knowledge. We were especially charmed by the lady running the shop on our second visit, who offered to let us sample the rum, which was instrumental in us buying an extra bottle. A great local business, highly recommended, and I haven’t even mentioned the “mootel”, which looked charming, the camp site (we camped elsewhere), and the children’s play centre. Pop in if you’re passing. You won’t be disappointed.

Brilliant breakfast this morning at The Moody Cow. It was our first visit. Lovely atmosphere & themed decor. Definitely a place to return to.

The food is superb and the coffee even better. We keep going!

Nice fresh food, staff are friendly and helpful. it was very cold where we were sat under the airconditioning unit, and they didnt explain to pay at the bar on the way out, we were waiting for someone to come back to see if we wanted anything else, or to ask if we wanted the bill. we probably would have ordered another round of coffee and some cake.

Lovely place, lovely professional staff

Enjoyed a fantastic steak to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Everything was cooked and presented to perfection. Being really picky, the lighting is quite bright in the evenings, softer lighting would have been our personal preference. Can't wait until our next visit. Thank you.

poor experience.. Didn't get anything at all. Conflicting help on taking a small dog in. Rude female member of staff. Never go again.

Great pre-golf breakfast here at the weekend. Always loved this place, good food, lovely setting and the waiter picked her audience perfectly, ribbing us for ordering the little calfs breakfast ha ha! Great fun, great food, no complaints at all

Don't bother. Welcoming front desk, told us we were welcome with a dog everywhere except the shop. We walked into the restaurant towards the area with the only available tables and were turned away as the dog was not allowed. Then, we sat in a waiting area, hoping for a table in the dog friendly area, and chose food. We were completely ignored and eventually decided to walk out. We were clearly not welcome at all. Just to note, there were no other non-white faces.

Don't bother. Welcoming front desk, told us we were welcome with a dog everywhere except the shop. We walked into the restaurant towards the area with the only available tables and were turned away as the dog was not allowed. Then, we sat in a waiting area, hoping for a table, and chose food. We were completely ignored and eventually decided to walk out. We were clearly not welcome at all. Just to note, there were no other non-white faces.

We wandered in for a late lunch. We were surprised at how busy it was for a Tuesday. Good service and excellent food.

Popped in for breakfast. Lovely place and food was delicious. Set me up for the long drive home.

Fantastic beef for Sunday lunch. Great friendly staff. Very reasonable too.

Exceptional food, service ands quality of ingredients

This was a fun place to visit. Lots of available seating in a comfortable atmosphere. The Big Bull breakfast was wonderful. Would definitely visit again.

Superb food , beer, wine and service great setting and atmosphere great value , seriously the food here is first class 👍👍👍👍👍

Lovely building with a great ambiance. We had a table for 6 with a dog, the staff were all very nice and accomodating and more importantly, the food was good. For feedback -the children's meals didn't come out first so the youngest member of our group, age 5 had to wait a good 10 minutes for hers to arrive after everyone else' had. Kids should always be served first, its a basic part for good service. We were also unsure if there was table service or if to order at the bar which a couple of signs about would help clarify. The staff seemed very busy so it was awkward to engage with them. We had quite a long wait in-between our drinks arriving and ordering food but once arrived everyone enjoyed. Regardless, you've got a good thing going on here, thanks for a pleasant visit and value for our money. A happy worker is a good worker... 😊

Great place. Great Name, had breakfast was out of this world well worth the cost.

Waiting for the food to arrive, however, first impressions from the surly and disinterested staff that have served us so far mean that this establishment is well named. Moody Cows indeed. Update, well, it would that melancholy and a deep open pit where your soul used to be can at least produce a decent, if somewhat expensive sandwich. Fair play to them for employing the local Emo's and older Goths, at least it keeps them off the streets. Gives the local wildlife some blessed relief from their tales of woe (have you seen a duck that has been sat with an Emo for a while , not a pretty sight). Every town should have a place like this, but it should be well signposted to manage your expectations.

Me and Mrs CG love this place, going again tomorrow. The shop is to die for. Love how they allow you to sample the booze. Love this place..

Visited the Bistro twice during our holiday in New Quay; once for breakfast and, having really enjoyed it, a few days later for lunch. A very relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, obviously very much enjoyed by locals and not just tourists. The service and food were excellent, and it was good to be able to make a sensible substitution in the cooked breakfast, as I don’t eat eggs but was able to substitute an extra sausage! Lunch was just as good, with a superb Malaysian curry (with extra chilli), and a bacon steak and chips really hitting the spot for us on a chilly September day. Must make a special mention of the bar-keeper, too, who delivered the best pint of Peroni I’ve ever had - clean, not too gassy and at a perfect temperature. It was so good we did a driver swap so I could have a second pint! He really knows his job. Great place if you’re in the area, with a good farm shop and easy parking on site. Worth booking for Sunday lunches and evenings, though, as it’s deservedly a very popular venue.

Delicious food. Best lasagne I have had in a long time and the chips were also delicious, hand cut and crispy! Very dog friendly, good prices and lots of options for drinks also.

*Sunday Carvery* Blooming gorgeous!! Recommended booking Sunday lunch as it was very busy. Glad to book slightly later to avoid the rush of young families. Amazing quality food, large portions, very hot meal. Attentive staff and quick service.... takeaway puddings available 😊

Love the moody cow, seeing what has been done by Chris Geraint and family, over the years is amazing.

Came yesterday, had to come back today. Food was amazing and hot only had breakfast but can not fault it. Staff very friendly and went put there way to help you .would definitely recommend

My wife and I had burgers and they were great and unusually these days they weren't so big you couldn't bite it.

Superb food. Best steak I've had. Lovely bistro and spacious seating. Staff were very friendly and attentive.

Food was absolutely lovely.best lasagne I have ever had. lovely and tasty. Rib eye steak cooked to perfection. Lovely and friendly staff.would definitely visit again. Dog friendly too .

Excellent service and friendly staff highly recommended.. back tonight with friends for a delicious meal...

Great place! The farm shop was a tad pricey but great variety of Welsh produce.

Had American pancakes thinking it was the light option, wish I'd gone for the all-in traditional. Very nice though. Coffee was smooth 👌

Love this find! Calf & Cow is a rare place for kids to play - with parents, too, if the mood takes you. Then for quit, a coffee or a bite, the Moody Cow Bistro is a place to lounge in armchairs or sofas. The Moody Cow Farm Shop has a small but fresh and freshly made range of pastries, pies, veggies and fruit, as well as food products and gifts from local suppliers and crafters. My dog Domino, was welcome in the Bistro (though not the Farm Shop, so I put him in the car while I shopped). Parking: ample and easy. Staff friendly and helpful. If you're in the area and looking for a bit of a home away from wherever you're staying ... set your sat nav!

Highly recommended , dog friendly, excellent service, food and child's menu. Always best to book rather than be disappointed.

Absolutely amazing tonight great service and great food

It's a shame as the food was nice but the number of dogs that were in the cafe was disgusting. There were between 9 and 11 dogs with their owners. Any food establishment should not have dogs walking around.

Beautiful little bistro we found on our way to Cardigan to find out holiday accommodation. We even caught a glimpse of the beautiful bride and groom marrying there on 17/8/23 lovely place.

We have just stopped over here for one night on a camp site and thought it was camp site restaurant. How wrong were we. The food here is excellent. My husband has the best ribeye he has had in ages and my Salmon was perfect. Not only that but lovely chicken wings starter my starter was pate with “more” than enough bread which is rare and it was gluten free and tasty too which is rare. The staff are great and I am Now anticipating an amazing dessert too.. if you live near here or are passing you must come in because this is a really excellent restaurant 👍

First time visit 😀 will be back very soon 😀

We’ve just come home after a 1 night stay at the mootel. Had a delicious sunday lunch. We had 2 rooms, they were lovely, very clean, loved the interior! Breakfast this morning was great too! Definately be coming back!

Lovely experience from start to finish, booked a table for two, arrived and was promptly shown to our table, waitress took our drinks and then our food order, all arrived in a timely fashion. The food was delicious and filling, we couldn’t manage a pudding. On leaving we paid at the bar. All in all a great experience and we will definitely return

They have a friendly cat that makes the place feel like home, while enjoying a lovely meal. Book b4 visit

Upon arrival one could say it was slightly confusing as to where to get a table. When we found the hostess station, which was placed a little awkwardly in the doorway, my partner asked if we needed a reservation to which we were told “ideally”, despite there being plenty of tables. This left us feeling unwelcome and we felt we could have been greeted more politely. We were given a table and ordered food and drinks which came out quickly. When we finished we were left slightly confused as to how we would pay as no one really walked by for quite a while. After about 10 mins we were told we can pay at the bar with our table number but the tables weren’t physically numbered. It would have been easier for this information to be relayed to us upon sitting, written on the table on or even when our food came for the sake of convenience.

Lovely food and just a nice place to be

Holidaying close to New Quay and passed The Moody Cow as we came close to our cottage. We decided to pop in and have dinner that evening. Staff couldn’t have been friendlier or more helpful. The food arrived quickly and all four of us went away very happy. We returned later in the holiday and both the children asked for the steak listed in the children’s menu. Unfortunately, they’d run out and this caused a bit of upset for my 6 year-old daughter. Staff went out of their way to try and put it right and offered us an adult steak cut in two, which was perfectly cooked and went down a treat. Highly recommended. Staff, food and atmosphere are all excellent. Perfect for those evenings when you haven’t got time to cook your own dinner.

I had the pleasure of visiting this establishment recently, loved that it was animal friendly but the major selling point is it has some of the most polite and welcoming servers and bartenders. However my issue is how rushed off their feet the servers seemed, I have worked in the hospitality industry for about 10+ years now and I can recognise when a team is spread too thin. My recommendation for management is how to enable this great service going forward is to support your staff as in my opinion, their positive and friendly demeanour would be the only drawing back feature I could label from my visit. Either work on your management style and help support your team or unfortunately you may go the way of many under staffed and underutilised businesses of the past.

Great food decent prices, service was ok but we were a large party of 12. Will visit again.

Outstanding location, service and food.

Stopped in the Cafe for lunch. Good choice fir gluten free. Friendly staff and very dog friendly - one lady even fetched us a blanket for our bony lurcher to sit on as we had forgotten ours!

Amazing food, service and atmosphere. Chef deserves an award. Dog -friendly and disabled access is good. Process are also very fair for this level of quality.

Lovely food and very helpful staff , fitted us in at short notice during half term too . The best carvery in Ceredigion.

Lovely cooked Sunday roast. A mixture of tender beef , juicy turkey and plenty of vegetables. Very good price and value for money. Nice atmosphere too

Quite simply one of the best carvery lunches I have ever had … and definitely THE best beef! Thank you … delicious 😋👌

We stopped for lunch on our way to folly farm Pembrokeshire had a great meal price of food was average great service and nice to rest up great atmosphere

We have just had a 5 night stay on the campsite and booked the restaurant for 6 people & 2 dogs during our stay. When we arrived though the allocated table was unsuitable as it was too small (it would have seated 4 at most). Some guests were leaving so said we could have their table instead. This sorted the issue however the managers attitude was awful. No apology was offered and whilst my husband was at the bar tasting a beer he overheard him say we were being English W*nkers. I hope the owners read this review as I'm sure they wouldn't want this from their staff. The rest of the team were wonderful as was our meal but clearly this overshadowed what could have been an amazing stay and meal.

A brilliant family run friendly welcoming business. The food is second to none The facilities are great Highly recommend

Breakfast whilst camping locally and it was amazing, can heartily recommend the pancakes, muffins & veggie breakfast (we were a family of four, not just me!)....it was so good we returned a few nights later for dinner! Brilliant selection on the menu for both meaties and veggies/pescies, everyone was happy. We ate in the dog-friendly section and for a great, relaxed meal, we certainly could not fault it. Looking forward to our next visit whenever that may be!

It was to far to drive up all that way not again for me to have food at you'r pub the Moody Cow

stopped off for coffee and cake, was not disapointed, lovely setting, friendly staff all good, would recommend

Not my first time at the moody cow if I’m honest, first time was a let down . But I have to say that last night 2 of us went there and I have to say one of the best steaks I have ever had. Staff were very helpful and polite showing us to out table and taking our orders right away.staying at aberaeron in our holiday home and I definitely will be going back and definitely having the portobello steak again as it was cooked to perfection.

What a beautiful location. The restaurant is on a dairy farm that is very well maintained. It offers a variety of dishes from vegetarian to steaks. The staff was very attentive and the food came out quick.

Good food, great service, spot on. Would highly recommend.

We only had coffee and cakes but these were lovely, the coffee is on the strong side tho! We met the legend that is Thomas! Gorgeous friendly Ginger Tom. The kids loved the rocky road cake (so much so that we went back later in the week so they could have another slice each) 😊

Very nice place. Polite staff and great service

Sadly the carvery was a let down. Turkey was dry and a heap of crumbs, beef was chewy and inedible. Not great, sadly won't return.

Called on a bus trip ..First and last time ..Coffee was cold .told the waitress ..and she said,"Oh that's disappointing " ,not an offer to change it ..really bad service ..they need to teach their waitresses some customer care .

First class Sunday carvery. Attentive service. Lovely shop too

The staff were lovely to me and my son. The waitress came over and gave him a colouring book and crayons while we waited. Carvery was great. Tasty and lots of it!

We had one of the best breakfasts on our whole stay in Wales. You could tell the food was fresh. Great portion sizes and amazing value for money. Friendly staff and nothing was too much trouble. We would love to come back soon!

Quirky farm shop/bistro. Well worth a visit. EV charger on site but I couldn't get it to work.

Food was lovely, will definitely visit next time we're visiting

Had lunch today. Excellent service and food. Cheerful and helpful staff. A real easure to eat there. Table 23 Jan Beddows (no longer Grimshaw)

Menu for lunch very confusing £6 for either wrap,roll or ciabatta which was delicious and fresh then choose 2 fillings from selection given cheese extra £1.50 salad ie tomato was classed as another filling there was 4 slices in my roll ....cucumber, onion,lettuce were all classed as individual fillings or 75p per item i think the staff were getting confused ...came with some lovley rocket which was delicious too the coffee and cake was good i enjoyed the food service was good staff very friendly just confused about what counted as fillings .A trip to the farm shop was brilliant. All in all a great place i appreciate they need to cut down on food waste and alot of salad does go uneaten when served but it would be nice to be asked if you wanted it .Would definitely recommend going as its a lovley setting and easily accessible for people with mobility problems AND ITS DOG FRIENDLY too.Will be returning to sample the Sunday carvery which comes very highly recommended. They have a play barn or area for children too

We come here every visit. This is our favourite restaurant and camp site by far!! There's nothing I can fault.

We had a nice lunch there on two day Monday and Wednesday very nice

Been meaning to go here every time we visit the area. Well we booked Sunday carvery. recommended, probably the best Sunday roast I've had (that I've not made) Left no room for dessert unfortunately. Staff were great and welcoming

Dog friendly ok food reasonable prices. Nice rustic decor

Second visit, fantastic breakfast, A1 service, lovely atmosphere, we will be back soon

Nice place to break a long journey

Fabulous food. The best Sunday carvery I've ever had. Tasty homemade chips- delicious! Will definitely recommend

Really enjoyed our first meal at the moody cow, after passing by on numerous occasions we thought we would try it. The food was delicious, my husband had the chili and said it was great. I had lasagne & the same with that.superb. Followed with as my husband said bra birth sundae.🤣🤣 Me Expresso martini. We all had a laugh at his expense. He is due for his eyes tested. The waitress had a good laugh also. Thankyou. ☺

Great food excellent service and staff.

Happy surprise, very good coffee, superb cake, easy to find, great service, noisy inside but then it is a barn style building. And at a price less, for better quality, that the local garden centre at home. We booked in for dinner later in the week.

Really disappointed in this place as it was recommended to us by our landlady, but for a farm shop it had very low stocks and very high prices. Won't return.

Love this place. Never had ba ld meal. Had the pearl barley risotto last time and really enjoyed it. Also had cauliflower bites to start which was ok, huge portion. Reasonable drink prices. Had a singer on as it was saturday night, got a bit loud as evening went on and couldnt hear what other people around table were saying when talking. Great place though with delicious food

Fantastic venue and food. Looked after incredibly well with a rib-eye steak! Delicious

An amazing find! Popped in for a coffee and cake and stayed for hours. Lovely atmosphere, plenty of space, nice staff, great cakes and all of the menus for main meals look wonderful too! Highly recommend! Dog friendly in half of the seating area too!

I've just had lunch there and it's nice to see a bit of imagination with veggie food. Had a roasted butternut squash, roasted onion and a soft cheese salad with a tahini dressing. Delicious. The servers were all really friendly and helpful and nothing too much trouble. One of the bad reviews said they charge £2.70 for tap water- which is a blatant lie. Also, some say the staff are unfriendly and rude. They must have gone to a different Moody Cow Cafe than me and, I suspect that they were entitled and couldn't get their own way over something. I work in the service industry and know how difficult people can be. This place also knows how to make a proper flat white, unlike some of the latte like offerings in other places. I would encourage anyone that can, to pay a visit. It's very child and dog friendly and you won't be disappointed.

Amazing venue and comfortable atmosphere. The food was amazing with lots of choices and preferences. And the place was easy to find.

Went to buy eggs but there was nothing! Reception was frosty to say the least.

Excellent place very clean food fantastic 👌

Loved the food and atmosphere, and the people were nice. 🥰