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Yr Hen Printworks

Ceredigion, Cardigan - Modern British - Restaurant - ££

Overall Rating: Good

Uniqueness:Does the establishment stand out in the context of the local area? Good

Deliciousness:How delicious is the food? Very Good

Warmth:How warm is the service and the hospitality in general? Good

Strength of recommendation:How enthusiastically and widely would you recommend the establishment? Very Good

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, ...

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.

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C Kerridge

25 August 2024

It's a different way of eating (unless you are from Spain, perhaps!): choose from nine small plates priced between £8 and £14, with no demarcation between starters and mains – and they come when they come (though no ...
It's a different way of eating (unless you are from Spain, perhaps!): choose from nine small plates priced between £8 and £14, with no demarcation between starters and mains – and they come when they come (though no long waits). Our evening's offering included a delectable Cardigan Bay crab with shredded white cabbage and hazelnut; spiced pork with black beans; cheddar & cauliflower croquettes with black garlic - all were considered outstanding and only the fishcake (rather bland) was not re...
It's a different way of eating (unless you are from Spain, perhaps!): choose from nine small plates priced between £8 and £14, with no demarcation between starters and mains – and they come when they come (though no long waits). Our evening's offering included a delectable Cardigan Bay crab with shredded white cabbage and hazelnut; spiced pork with black beans; cheddar & cauliflower croquettes with black garlic - all were considered outstanding and only the fishcake (rather bland) was not re-ordered.

A good wine list includes several between £23-£34 (most available by the glass) plus mid-range selections and some for occasions e.g. a fine Meursault at £109. Two £9 dessert options (white chocolate cream with strawberry ice cream and lime; ginger sticky toffee pud with cream and rum sauce) – both very good – or a £12 cheese plate, and a range of dessert wines, coffees and teas. A relaxed ambience with attentive but not obtrusive service from the mostly young, well-informed waiting staff. Our bill came to around £60/head. Good value for a special dining experience.
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VENUE DETAILS

Carrier's Lane
Cardigan
Ceredigion
SA43 1FAGB

01239 612646

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OTHER INFORMATION

Wheelchair access, Family friendly, Credit card required

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