THE WELSH HOUSE
Carmarthen
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The Welsh House

Food and drink rooted in Welsh soil, served with warmth in the heart of Carmarthen. Local produce, honest cooking, and a bar that celebrates the best of Wales.

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Locally SourcedWelsh farms and producers
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Craft BeerWelsh breweries on tap
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Seasonal MenuChanges with the harvest
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Dog FriendlyWell-behaved paws welcome
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Garden SeatingAl fresco when the sun shines
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Welsh GinCurated selection
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Locally SourcedWelsh farms and producers
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Craft BeerWelsh breweries on tap
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Seasonal MenuChanges with the harvest
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Dog FriendlyWell-behaved paws welcome
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Garden SeatingAl fresco when the sun shines
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Welsh GinCurated selection
About The Welsh House Est. Carmarthen

Where Wales Meets the Table

The Welsh House is not just a restaurant. It is a celebration of everything this country grows, brews, and creates. Set in the centre of Carmarthen -- the oldest town in Wales -- we are a gathering place for people who believe that the best food comes from close to home.

Our kitchen works with the seasons, building menus around what Welsh farms and foragers bring to our door. Our bar pours Welsh craft beers, Welsh gins, and Welsh ciders alongside carefully chosen wines. Every detail is considered. Every plate tells a story of place.

Fresh

Daily deliveries from local farms. Nothing frozen, nothing processed. Food that tastes of what it is.

Local

Our supply chain is measured in miles, not continents. We know the farmers who grow what we serve.

Proudly Welsh

This is Welsh food with ambition. Not nostalgic, not gimmicky -- just brilliantly executed.

Our Ethos

We believe the best ingredient is a short journey. Welsh lamb, Carmarthenshire cheese, Pembrokeshire seafood -- the land provides everything we need.

-- The Welsh House Kitchen

From the Grill Welsh Beef
The Bar Welsh Craft

Welsh Craft Beer

Tiny Rebel Cwtch5.20
Bluestone Bedrock Blonde4.80
Evan Evans Cwrw4.50
Tomos Watkin OSB4.80
Purple Moose Glaslyn5.00
Monty's Sunshine4.60

Welsh Gin

Aber Falls Orange Marmalade8.50
Dyfi Original9.50
Brecon Botanicals7.50
In The Welsh Wind8.00
Pollination9.00
Da Mhile Seaweed8.50

Welsh Cider

Hallets Real Cider5.00
Gwynt y Ddraig Black Dragon5.50
Celtic Marches Lily the Pink4.80

Welsh Whisky

Penderyn Madeira6.50
Penderyn Myth7.00
Penderyn Sherrywood7.50

Wine

House White (175ml)5.50
House Red (175ml)5.50
Prosecco (125ml)6.50
Bottle from18.00

Soft Drinks

Llanllyr Source Water2.50
Heartsease Farm Presses3.50
Freshly Squeezed Orange3.50
Opening Hours
Monday11:00 -- 23:00
Tuesday11:00 -- 23:00
Wednesday11:00 -- 23:00
Thursday11:00 -- 23:00
Friday11:00 -- 00:00
Saturday10:00 -- 00:00
Sunday10:00 -- 22:00

Kitchen closes one hour before closing. Sunday roast served 12:00 -- 16:00.

Find Us

Carmarthen Town Centre

Carmarthenshire, SA31

West Wales

Specials Board

Changes daily based on what arrives fresh

Pan-Seared Carmarthen Bay Mackerel

Beetroot, horseradish cream, pea shoots. Caught this morning, on your plate tonight.

16.50

Slow-Cooked Lamb Shoulder

For two to share. Eight hours in the oven, served with roasted root vegetables, rosemary potatoes, and gravy.

38.00

Wild Garlic and Goats Cheese Tart

Foraged wild garlic, Abergavenny goats cheese, shortcrust pastry, dressed salad leaves.

13.50
Location Carmarthen Centre

The Welsh House

Carmarthen Town Centre, Carmarthenshire, SA31

In the heart of the oldest town in Wales. Steps from the market, surrounded by independent shops and galleries.

Town centre parking available nearby. Bus routes from all directions. Train station a short walk away.

Proudly, Unapologetically Welsh

Wales produces some of the finest ingredients in the world. Salt-marsh lamb from the estuaries, beef from the Black Mountains, seafood from the Pembrokeshire coast, cheese that rivals anything from the continent. We put it all on your plate.

Our drinks list reads like a love letter to Welsh brewing, distilling, and winemaking. From the gins of Ceredigion to the ales of North Wales, every pour supports a Welsh maker.

Butcher
Carmarthen Market Butchers
Carmarthen Indoor Market
Seafood
Cardigan Bay Shellfish
New Quay, Ceredigion
Dairy
Caws Cenarth
Newcastle Emlyn
Brewery
Evan Evans Brewery
Llandeilo
Bakery
Popty Cara Bakehouse
Carmarthen
Distillery
In The Welsh Wind
Newport, Pembrokeshire

A Space That Breathes

Step inside and the bustle of Carmarthen fades. Natural materials, warm lighting, and thoughtful design create a space that feels like an extension of the Welsh landscape.

Whether you are here for a quick lunch, a long evening with friends, or a Sunday roast with the family, The Welsh House adapts to your mood. Come for the food, stay for the atmosphere.

Relaxed, informal dining -- no dress code
Private dining available for special occasions
Garden terrace open in warmer months
Live music selected weekends
Children welcome -- kids menu available
Wheelchair accessible throughout

What People Are Saying

Over 9,500 people follow us -- here is why

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The Welsh rarebit croquettes are genuinely the best thing I have eaten this year. Staff were brilliant, atmosphere was spot on. This place is a gem.

-- Elin W., Carmarthen
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Sunday roast here is exceptional. Proper gravy, proper Yorkshire puds, and the lamb just falls apart. Book ahead though, it gets busy.

-- Tom H., Llanelli
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Love that everything is Welsh sourced. The gin selection alone is worth the visit. Tried the Dyfi -- incredible. Will be bringing friends next time.

-- Sian D., Tenby
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Had the sea bass and it was cooked perfectly. Service was warm without being overbearing. A proper grown-up restaurant in Carmarthen at last.

-- Gareth P., Ammanford
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Took the family for a birthday. The kids menu was proper food, not the usual rubbish. Adults had steak -- incredible quality. Everyone left happy.

-- Catrin R., Cardigan
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The bara brith bread and butter pudding. I still dream about it. Carmarthen is lucky to have this place.

-- Rhodri M., Carmarthen

Come Home to The Welsh House

Fresh food, Welsh drink, and a warm welcome -- seven days a week in the heart of Carmarthen

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