“The crab on toast was extraordinary — you could taste exactly where it came from. We watched the chefs through the kitchen window the whole meal. The whole thing felt proper, unhurried and completely right for a Saturday afternoon in West Wales.”
5 Star Food Hygiene Rating
Produced in Wales sourcing
Gallery kitchen open to diners
Between Newquay Beach & Llandysul
Welcome to the Daffodil
Explore the Menu
A proper country pub, cooked from scratch
Tucked into the village of Penrhiwllan, just a short drive from Cardigan, The Daffodil Inn is a place where the food does the talking. Our chefs prepare everything fresh each day — from buttery Welsh lamb to hand-picked coastal herbs — using produce from farms and fishermen you can name.
Whether you are stopping off after a morning on Newquay beach, drying off after a paddle at Llandysul canoeing centre, or simply looking for a long, unhurried lunch in the Ceredigion countryside, you have found the right place.
Freshly Prepared Daily
No packets, no shortcuts, ever
Local Produce
Ceredigion farms & coast
Gallery Kitchen
Watch your food being made
Warm Welsh Welcome
Dogs & families welcome
The Menu
Honest food, cooked well
Our menus change with the seasons and whatever arrives from our local producers. Below is a flavour of what you might find on your visit.
Full seasonal menu available in-house
Reserve Your Table“We believe the best meal starts long before it reaches the table — with a farmer who knows our name, a fisherman who texts us what came in that morning, and a kitchen team who treat every plate as something worth being proud of.”
Head Chef, The Daffodil Inn
The Gallery Kitchen
You can see exactly
You can see exactly
what goes into it
Our gallery kitchen is open to the dining room — a deliberate choice. When you can see the kitchen, the kitchen has to mean it. There is nowhere to hide, and we would not have it any other way.
Watch the brigade break down a whole Welsh lamb, finish a soufflé or plate up a Sunday roast with the care it deserves. Ask the chefs about what is cooking — they are always happy to talk.
Nothing frozen, nothing pre-made
Everything is prepared on the day, from stocks to sauces to desserts. If we run out, we run out — we would rather that than compromise.
Whole-animal and nose-to-tail cooking
We buy whole carcasses where possible. Leg of lamb today, lamb faggots tomorrow. A respectful approach that also means better flavour.
Seasonal and market-driven menus
The menu is not printed months in advance. It changes when the produce changes — which, in West Wales, is often.
Our Suppliers
From our neighbours’ land to your plate
We name our suppliers proudly. The closer the food travels, the fresher it tastes — and the more it means to both of us.
Welsh Lamb & Beef
Pasture-reared on Ceredigion hillsides within 15 miles. We buy whole and butcher in-house.
Cardigan Bay Seafood
Day-boat fish and crab landed at New Quay and Aberystwyth. We buy what comes in.
Ceredigion Dairy
Welsh butter, cream and award-winning cheeses from farms in the Teifi Valley.
Kitchen Garden Herbs
Herbs, edible flowers and salad leaves grown in our own kitchen garden — metres from the pass.
Seasonal Cooking
The menu changes with Wales
We celebrate what is growing, breeding and being landed right now. Here is a taste of what each season brings to the Daffodil kitchen.
Spring
Salt Marsh Lamb with Wild Garlic
Young Ceredigion lamb at its most tender, with wild garlic butter and jersey royals.
From: Llandysul Valley farms
Summer
Whole Bream with Samphire
Line-caught from Cardigan Bay, baked with lemon, samphire and Pembrokeshire new potatoes.
From: New Quay day boats
Autumn
Slow-Braised Beef Short Rib
Welsh black beef braised with Felinfoel ale, celeriac mash and pickled walnuts.
From: Teifi Valley farms
Winter
Cawl with Crusty Bread
The proper Welsh winter warmer — slow-cooked lamb, leek, parsnip and swede broth.
From: Our own garden + local farms
Our Spaces
Find your corner of the Daffodil
Whether you are after a quiet table for two, a lively family lunch or a sunny spot on the decking, we have a space that fits. Every room has its own character — and a log burner for when the Welsh weather reminds you what country you are in.
Bar
The Bar
The beating heart of the Daffodil. Pull up a stool at the slate-topped bar, study the selection of Welsh ales and ciders on tap, and order a bar snack or the full menu — your call. The bar is a proper, unfussy working pub bar with a friendly face behind it.
Cask ales on tap
Full food menu
Walk-ins welcome
Log burner nearby
Snug
The Snug
Tucked away from the main bar, the snug seats up to twelve and is the warmest spot in the building when the log burner gets going. It is the room for a proper conversation — low ceilings, stone walls, and nothing to interrupt your evening except a refill.
Log burner
Up to 12 covers
Private hire available
Stone walls
Outside
The Decking
On a warm Ceredigion afternoon, there is nowhere better than the south-facing decking. Views across the vale, a cold pint of something local in hand, and the full menu available outside. Dog-friendly, family-friendly, and a favourite with cyclists passing through the valley.
South facing
Dog friendly
Full menu outside
Valley views
Lounge
The Dining Lounge
The main dining room looks directly into the gallery kitchen, and that is no accident. Settle into a comfortable dining chair, watch the chefs at work, and enjoy a relaxed, unhurried meal. The lounge seats forty covers and is the room for special occasions and long Sunday lunches.
Gallery kitchen view
40 covers
Sunday roasts
Private dining
Drinks
A proper Welsh bar
Welsh ales, local spirits, and a wine list that does not need a lecture. We stock what we like to drink.
Welsh Ales & Ciders
On tap and from the bottle. Brewed within driving distance, most of them.
- Felinfoel Double Dragon Llanelli · Traditional Welsh Ale · 4.2% ABV
- Bragdy’r Ddraig Draig Aur Aberdare · Welsh Lager · 4.0% ABV
- Mantle Brewery Cwrw Teifi Cardigan · Session Bitter · 3.8% ABV
- Gwynt y Ddraig Black Dragon Pontypridd · Medium-Dry Welsh Cider · 7.2% ABV
- Guest Ale — Changes Weekly Ask at the bar for today’s guest
Wine
A short, well-chosen list. Something for every dish on the menu.
- Domaine des Deux Roches Viré-Clessé Burgundy, France · Chardonnay · Glass £8.50 / Bottle £38
- Sancerre Blanc, Henri Bourgeois Loire Valley, France · Sauvignon Blanc · Bottle £46
- Malbec, Clos de los Siete Mendoza, Argentina · Glass £7.50 / Bottle £34
- Côtes du Rhône Rouge, Guigal Rhône Valley, France · Grenache Blend · Bottle £30
- House White & Red Changed monthly · Glass £5.50 / Carafe £16
Spirits & Soft Drinks
Welsh distillers and grown-up soft options for the drivers.
- Aber Falls Welsh Whisky Abergwyngregyn, Gwynedd · Single Malt
- Brecon Botanicals Gin Brecon Beacons · Served with Welsh tonic
- Llanllyr Source Sparkling Water Ceredigion · 500ml or 750ml
- Daioni Organic Welsh Milk Whitland, Carmarthenshire · Hot or cold
- Fentimans Botanically Brewed Various flavours · Always stocked
In Good Weather & Bad
The log burners go on
The log burners go on
in October and stay on
West Wales has its own relationship with weather. When the sea fog rolls in off Cardigan Bay or the rain settles in over the Teifi Valley for the afternoon, the Daffodil becomes exactly the kind of place you want to be.
We run three log burners — one in the bar, one in the snug, and one in the lounge — and they earn their keep from October through to April. Stone floors, low beams, and the smell of proper cooking. There are worse places to wait out a Welsh afternoon.
In summer, the decking comes into its own. South-facing, sheltered from the prevailing wind, and with a view down the vale that reminds you why people come to this corner of Wales in the first place.
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Where We Are
Perfectly placed for West Wales
Penrhiwllan sits between coast and country, which makes us a natural stopping point on any West Wales day out. Newquay beach to the west, Llandysul canoeing centre to the east, Cardigan to the south.
The Daffodil Inn, Penrhiwllan
New Quay Beach
Sandy beach, dolphin watching boats and coastal path
Approx. 8 miles west · 15 minutes by carLlandysul Canoeing Centre
Teifi River rapids, kayaking, white-water paddling
Approx. 6 miles east · 12 minutes by carCardigan Town
Historic market town, castle, independent shops
Approx. 9 miles south · 18 minutes by carAberaeron Harbour
Colourful Georgian harbour town, ice cream, seafood
Approx. 11 miles north · 22 minutes by carCeredigion Coast Path
Cliff walks, seals, red kites and open sea views
Nearest access point · 10 minutes driveWalking
The Ceredigion Coast Path and Teifi Valley walks start practically on our doorstep.
Kayaking
The Teifi River at Llandysul offers everything from gentle paddles to white-water rapids.
Wildlife
Red kites, bottlenose dolphins off New Quay and grey seals at the Teifi Estuary.
Cycling
Quiet lanes through the Teifi Valley and Aeron Valley make for superb cycling. Bikes welcome in the bar.
Events & Private Hire
Make the Daffodil your own
From birthday suppers in the snug to whole-pub private hires for wedding receptions and milestone celebrations, we have been hosting special occasions in Penrhiwllan for years. We know how to make an event feel effortless.
Our team will work with you on a bespoke menu, drinks packages and room layout. We do not believe in set packages — every event is different, and yours should be too.
- Bespoke seasonal menus crafted with your guests in mind
- Full bar and drinks packages available
- Exclusive use of the whole pub available on selected dates
- Private snug hire for intimate gatherings up to 12
- Special dietary requirements always accommodated
Birthday Celebrations
From a special dinner for two to a party of forty in the lounge. We make birthdays feel looked after.
Wedding Receptions
Exclusive hire, bespoke menus and the kind of relaxed Welsh hospitality that puts everyone at ease.
Wakes & Memorials
A quiet, respectful space for family gatherings. We have supported many local families over the years.
Corporate Lunches
Working lunches in the snug or full dining room hire for team away-days and client entertaining.
Christmas & New Year
Festive menus from late November. Book early — we sell out consistently. Party nights available.
Charity Evenings
We are proud to support local causes. Quiz nights, supper clubs and charity dinners are always welcome.
What Our Guests Say
The food does the talking
“We stopped here after a morning kayaking on the Teifi, soaked and starving. The cawl warmed us straight through, and the sticky toffee pudding was genuinely one of the best I have ever eaten. We are already planning to come back this winter.”
“We brought my father-in-law for his 70th birthday and the team could not have done more for us. They had spoken to us in advance, remembered every detail, and the menu they put together was exceptional. A genuinely special evening.”
Reservations
Book a Table
Fill in the form and we will confirm your reservation by phone or email within 24 hours. Alternatively, ring us on 01239 654 321.
Find Us
Getting to the Daffodil
We are in Penrhiwllan village, a short drive from Cardigan, New Quay and Llandysul. Parking is available on-site.
Address
The Daffodil Inn
Penrhiwllan
Llandysul
Ceredigion
SA44 5NR
Penrhiwllan
Llandysul
Ceredigion
SA44 5NR
Telephone
Opening Hours
Monday – Thursday:
12:00–15:00 & 18:00–21:00
Friday – Saturday:
12:00–22:00
Sunday:
12:00–16:00 (roasts all day)
Ready to visit?
Book online using our reservations form above, give us a ring, or simply walk in — we will always do our best to find you a seat. We look forward to welcoming you to Penrhiwllan.