I ate at one of Wales' best restaurants by the beach and it was perfect

It was no surprise why it was named as one of the best in the country, finds Bethany Gavaghan...

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THE Inn at the Sticks, a unique restaurant in Llansteffan, Carmarthenshire, is not your everyday dining place. It offers small plates of locally sourced ingredients with a Spanish twist in a relaxed environment that feels cosy, welcoming and in no way uptight.

The restaurant has received several awards and rave reviews. It was crowned Best Local Restaurant in Wales by the Good Food Guide in 2024 - a title I can fully vouch for, having had the pleasure of spending a night at the Inn at the Sticks last summer.

The site features a deli selling premium wine, cheese, and a variety of other products, and it’s definitely one of those places that feels good for the soul. The concept for its food is simple: choose a few small savoury dishes to share or enjoy on your own.

The restaurant offers a variety of dishes that celebrate Welsh produce. Its “From The Sea” menu features Welsh seafood, from prawns to mackerel and cockles. Meanwhile, the “From The Land” menu includes traditional plates like faggots and Welsh beef. But fear not, vegetarians, as the “Garden” menu incorporates plenty of meat-free alternatives.