Nestled in the heart of New Quay village, the Llanina Arms Hotel has been welcoming travellers with warm hospitality, hearty home-cooked food, and a pint of something fine for generations. Come as a stranger. Leave as a regular.
The Llanina Arms Hotel sits at the quiet centre of New Quay — one of the most cherished fishing villages on the Ceredigion coast. This is a place where time moves a little slower, where the smell of the sea drifts in through open windows, and where a proper pub lunch is still a proper pub lunch.
We have been welcoming guests, walkers, holidaymakers, and locals for many years. The hotel is family-run, rooted in the community, and proud of it. You will find no corporate script here — just genuine hospitality, good food, and a willingness to share local knowledge with anyone who asks.
Whether you are here for a long weekend exploring the Ceredigion Heritage Coast, a summer escape with the family dog, or simply following the footsteps of the village's most famous literary visitor, Dylan Thomas, the Llanina Arms is your home from home.
Our rooms are thoughtfully furnished to give you a comfortable, restful stay. Each one is en suite, quiet, and supplied with everything you need. Some enjoy open views across the rooftops to the bay beyond — a sight that has been known to make guests abandon all plans of leaving.
A well-appointed double room with an en suite shower room. Views across the village rooftops towards Cardigan Bay. Comfortable king-sized bed, flat-screen television, and tea and coffee facilities.
Our spacious family room sleeps up to four, with a double bed and two singles. Ideal for a family break by the sea. En suite bathroom with bath and shower overhead. Bright, airy, and well stocked for little ones.
Two single beds in a comfortable en suite room. Ideal for friends travelling together or for guests who prefer separate beds. Quiet rear-facing aspect with garden views. Includes all the essentials.
All room rates include a freshly prepared breakfast served in the dining room from 08:00 each morning. Dogs stay free of charge. Prices vary seasonally — please contact us directly for the best available rates.
Enquire About AvailabilityOur kitchen is built around the belief that the best meals come from good ingredients, treated with care and cooked from scratch. You will not find anything frozen or reheated here. Every dish that comes out of our kitchen was started that morning.
We draw on the extraordinary larder that West Wales provides. Local lamb from the farms above the valley. Fish and seafood landed just down the hill at New Quay harbour. Welsh cheeses, Welsh butter, and vegetables from the market at Cardigan. The menu changes with the seasons and with what is best that week.
Lunch is served daily, and our evening menu offers heartier fare — the kind that earns its place alongside a pint of real ale or a glass of something from our wine selection. We also do a full Welsh breakfast in the morning that has been known to make guests miss their morning plans entirely.
Menu changes seasonally. Allergen information available on request. Please advise of any dietary requirements when booking.
Mon–Sun
08:00 – 10:00
Mon–Sun
12:00 – 14:30
Mon–Sun
18:00 – 20:30
Mon–Sun
11:00 – 23:00
We take our ales seriously. Our bar carries a rotating selection of real ales from Welsh breweries, served in proper condition at the right temperature. Pull up a stool and let us talk you through what’s on.
A golden, sessionable pale ale with citrus notes on the nose and a clean, refreshing finish. Brewed just up the road.
3.7% ABVA rich, amber bitter with a complex malt backbone, hints of toffee, and earthy hops that linger long after the last sip.
4.2% ABVOur house favourite. A bright, sparkling golden ale with floral and light fruit aromas and a crisp, satisfying finish.
4.0% ABVA robust dark mild with roasted malts, hints of dark chocolate and coffee, and a smooth, warming finish. Perfect for cooler evenings.
4.6% ABVOur ale selection rotates regularly to showcase the best of Welsh brewing. Ask at the bar to find out what we have on today. We also stock a range of Welsh spirits, wines, and soft drinks.
On a fine day, our south-facing beer garden is about as good as life gets. The kind of place where a single pint quietly becomes the whole afternoon.
Book a Table OutsideThe garden catches the afternoon sun beautifully. On warm summer days, tables fill quickly — it is always worth arriving early. Parasols provided when the sun decides to cooperate fully.
On a clear day you can see across the rooftops to the shimmer of Cardigan Bay. A fine vantage point for watching the weather roll in off the Atlantic. The views are free of charge with every pint.
Dogs are completely at home in the beer garden. There is fresh water always available, a shaded corner for warmer days, and the staff know most regulars’ dogs by name.
The full bar menu is available outside during opening hours. From bar snacks and sandwiches at lunch, to our full evening menu on warm summer nights. No need to go inside unless you want to.
The beer garden can be reserved for private gatherings during quieter periods. Birthday parties, family reunions, post-walk celebrations, or simply an occasion that deserves a fine outdoor setting with a sea view to match.
Enquire About Private HireThe Llanina Arms sits in the heart of New Quay village, just a few minutes’ walk from the harbour, the beach, and the famous dolphin-watching vantage points on the headland. New Quay is home to one of the most accessible and reliable bottlenose dolphin populations in northern Europe.
The Cardigan Bay Special Area of Conservation protects the resident pod of over 300 bottlenose dolphins that patrol these waters year-round. You can often spot them from the cliffs and pier without any equipment at all. Boat trips run regularly from the harbour throughout the summer season.
Beyond the dolphins, the Ceredigion Heritage Coast offers extraordinary walking, the Wales Coast Path running right through the village, hidden coves accessible only on foot, and the extraordinary light that has drawn artists and writers to this coastline for generations.
We do not merely tolerate dogs. We actively enjoy having them. The Llanina Arms is a proper dog-friendly hotel, which means dogs are welcome in all our public areas — the bar, the beer garden, the dining room, and in the rooms themselves.
New Quay and the surrounding coast is an exceptional destination with a dog in tow. Miles of beach, cliff paths, and woodland trails are accessible on foot from the hotel, and New Quay beach allows dogs year-round on significant sections of sand. Your dog will sleep extremely well after a week here. So will you.
We have been coming to the Llanina Arms for seven years and it never disappoints. The food is outstanding — proper Welsh cooking, not the sort of thing you get at chain pubs. The room was spotless and the view on a clear morning is something you do not forget quickly.
Brought our two spaniels and both were made enormously fuss of by the staff. The landlord himself suggested a walk we would never have found on our own that took us past the most extraordinary stretch of coastline. Dog-friendly is an understatement — they genuinely love dogs here.
Sat in the beer garden on our last evening with a pint of Cardi Gold watching the sun go down over the bay. We had spotted dolphins from the headland that afternoon. There are worse ways to spend a Tuesday. We booked again before we left the car park.
Rated 9.2 out of 10 based on over 180 guest reviews
New Quay is one of those places that rewards the journey. The road down into the village is steep and dramatic, which is probably why the beer tastes better once you arrive. We are easy to find in the village centre, and there is parking nearby on the main road above.
The nearest train station is Aberystwyth (19 miles), with connecting bus services to New Quay. From London, the hotel is approximately four hours by road via the M4 and A487. From the North via the A470, you arrive from some of the finest driving country in Wales.