Yr Hen Printworks
Cardigan, Ceredigion
Entry
Before it was a printworks, it was a chapel, dating back to the dawn of the Victorian age. The present incarnation retains something of every aspect of the building's past, from the chapel gates to displays of the local newspaper that was once produced here. Repurposed and salvaged materials have been used to create a welcoming cocoon of Welsh oak and stone, and a venue that feels like a home from home to its many devotees. The small-plates approach works well here: take two or three to begin with, and see where they lead. A fishcake with curried mayo and pickled cucumber might sit very prettily alongside a slab of pork, prune and pistachio terrine, with perhaps a veg dish such as roast carrot dressed in satay, radish and soy to round things out. The more substantial offerings might see haddock matched with cauliflower, hazelnuts and grapes, or a serving of peppered beef with onion pickled in beer. Dishes are artfully constructed to release layers of complementary flavour. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free variations will be appreciated, and desserts wrap things up with crumbles, mousses and brûlées, as alternatives to a Welsh cheese selection.
Dining Information:
Wheelchair access, Family friendly, Credit card required
Carrier's Lane, Cardigan, Ceredigion SA43 1FA
01239 612646
