Since July 2024 I have been intermittently walking the Pembrokeshire Coast Path. This trail has led me to some incredible local restaurants and provided a beautiful backdrop for some of the most picturesque cuppa soups I’ve ever enjoyed.

A Good Meal Must Begin With Hunger. 

Trail snacks and breath-taking panoramas

By the time I had made my way to Cardigan and wandered to the trail head, it was almost 3:30pm. Late in the day to start a hike but I had only planned to wander a few miles along the cost to find a little spot to camp. Between never ending swathes of gorse and unpredictable wild horses it took a little longer than I thought to find somewhere appropriate.

The evenings culinary delights were a mac and cheese cup of pasta followed by dehydrated kimchi noodles. After 12 miles and 2,284ft of elevation these student specials tasted like a truly gourmet meal, the view and sense of peace certainly helped matters.

The Shed Bistro – Porthgain

I passed through Porthgain on the last day of my summer stint on the PCP. The quaint harbour sits in the shadow of a ruined brick factory giving it more character than many of the already beautiful harbours along the trail. I got lost in the views and walked right past what I believe to be one of the finest restaurants along the path.

Fast forward four months and after a short walk around St Davids Peninsular I revisited Porthgain for a breath taking dinner.

The Shed has a beautiful story, a small fishing village bistro serving it’s own caught local fish which land on the quay right on it’s doorstep. The dining room has a traditional, local vibe it’s cosy and adorned with fishing memorabilia. and does nothing to prepare one for the culinary sensation about to be served.

Grain – St. Davids

More coming soon…

I’m currently 99.1 miles along the Pembrokeshire Coast Path leaving many miles and many more meals left to go. Check back soon for some more culinary delights from this tiny corner of the UK.