The perfect Christmas crafting workshop with Wenyn Beeswax Candles.

Join us on Wednesday 10th December for a guided workshop with the wonderful Danny and come home with two beautiful homemade beeswax candles to give as gifts or adorn your festive table.

Starting at 7pm there is plenty of time to grab a drink before getting creative, or after the workshop.

£22pp

Very limited spaces available!

Quiz night at The Castle Inn!

Every Wednesday plus Monday 29th December (excluding Christmas Eve & NYE)

Bring £1 or a scratch card to play! Winning team takes all 💸

What to expect? Each week will be a new theme, Bernie’s Balls, lots of laughs and our Bara Tân pizza is available if you’re feeling a bit peckish!

Don’t know what Bernie’s Balls is? Come to the quiz to find out!

On Friday 5th December, Cardigan comes alive with its much-loved Giant Lantern Parade – a real festive favourite. Over 300 hand-made lanterns will be carried through the streets, filling the town with light, music and a wonderful carnival spirit.

The parade will end with fireworks over the river, and the Albion is the best spot to watch them from!!

If you can’t make it that evening, you can still soak up the atmosphere with a light trail across the town from the 30th November - 20th December. Lanterns, illuminated artworks and the Christmas lights will all be on show after dark, adding to the seasonal glow.

Quiz night at The Castle Inn!

Every Wednesday plus Monday 29th December (excluding Christmas Eve & NYE)

Bring £1 or a scratch card to play! Winning team takes all 💸

What to expect? Each week will be a new theme, Bernie’s Balls, lots of laughs and our Bara Tân pizza is available if you’re feeling a bit peckish!

Don’t know what Bernie’s Balls is? Come to the quiz to find out!

£30pp

Join Ellie from Painted Palms and learn how to carve and print your own festive Lino Christmas Cards in this  themed workshop.

Sessions are guided by an experienced artist who will help you achieve an outcome you are proud of.

Grab a festive drink and let’s print!

The annual Christmas Fair at Cardigan Castle is a festive favourite, set in the surroundings of the castle grounds and filled with stalls from local makers and producers.

While you’re here, take a stroll along Cardigan’s high street with its independent shops and galleries, it’s perfect for discovering those extra-special gifts.

Quiz night at The Castle Inn!

Every Wednesday plus Monday 29th December (excluding Christmas Eve & NYE)

Bring £1 or a scratch card to play! Winning team takes all 💸

What to expect? Each week will be a new theme, Bernie’s Balls, lots of laughs and our Bara Tân pizza is available if you’re feeling a bit peckish!

Don’t know what Bernie’s Balls is? Come to the quiz to find out!

We have another one-off Sunday Session for you at the Castle Inn 🎵🪐

Our mate @andysonics will be heading down to play some easy going vinyl all afternoon. Perfect to go alongside a cold Welsh craft beer or a cheeky pizza from Bara Tân!

Free entry, all welcome

This November we welcome you to fforest farm for our annual Winter Feast, an evening that celebrates the land, the season and the people who make it special.

Our Head Chef Tom Hudson and the fforest kitchen team will cook a spectacular six-course menu after a season spent learning from the farm, the gardens and the surrounding landscape.

It will be a very special occasion, filled with fireside feasting, seasonal food and warm hospitality. Expect long tables, generous plates and the magic of fforest in winter.

Find full details and booking for the Winter Feast in our dedicated page below

£30pp

Join Ellie from Painted Palms and learn how to paint this snowy, festive scene using Acrylic paint.

Sessions are guided by an experienced artist who will help you achieve an outcome you are proud of.

Grab a drink and let’s paint

We’re proud to celebrate our own Head Chef, Tom Hudson, at fforest farm this autumn. Before joining us, Tom cooked at Tommy Banks’ Abbey Inn and spent many years in Helsinki, where he honed his love for seasonality and inventive techniques.

Now at fforest, Tom is steering our restaurant ever closer to Welsh traditions. Often found poring over old Welsh cookery books, he draws inspiration from deeply rooted methods and flavours, blending them with modern but humble techniques. The result is food that feels both timeless and fresh, grounded in the land around us.

The gardeners love his passion for using absolutely everything they grow in the gardens, fields and hedgerows. Nothing is wasted and everything is celebrated.

On Saturday 4th October, we invite you to join us and enjoy our cosy Bwthyn pub and Lodge dining barn. Bookings between 6-8pm.On Saturday 4th October, we invite you to join us and enjoy our cosy Bwthyn pub and Lodge dining barn. Bookings between 6-8pm.

We’re delighted to welcome Elliot Hashtroudi and some of his team from London’s acclaimed restaurant Camille to fforest farm this autumn. With a focus on French nose-to-tail cooking, Camille has earned a reputation for bold, thoughtful food that celebrates whole-animal eating, seasonality, and the convivial spirit of the French bistro.

Elliot and his small team will join us at the Cedar Barn for a unique evening of food and wine. Together they’ll present a special menu built around French traditions of nose-to-tail eating, paired with a carefully chosen wine list that reflects Camille’s vibrant and unpretentious style.

This event is part of our guest chef series at fforest farm, bringing celebrated chefs and restaurants to Wales to share their craft, spark conversation, and gather people around the table in the spirit of hospitality.

This special evening will see the talented teams from Mountain & Brat in London join us in the West to create a series of unforgettable dining experiences. Chefs, bakers, sommeliers and servers will come together, bringing fresh ideas, care and energy to every detail.

Menus will showcase the best of the season, shaped by local ingredients and cooked over fire. Expect flavours inspired by the region’s land and sea.

Every element, from tableware to soundtrack, has been thoughtfully curated to reflect the spirit of fforest. A circle of collaborators, including guest chefs, designers, potters and artists, will help shape an atmosphere that is as unique as the food.

Enjoy another summer session of live music on our (hopefully sunny) riverside terrace! This drum, sax and double bass trio will be playing a range of jazz and bossa nova tunes.

5.30 - 7.30 pm

Free entry, all welcome

We are thrilled to welcome Jonathan Woolway, renowned chef and proud Welshman, as our guest at fforest farm for a very special dinner this summer.

Jonathan brings with him a deep passion for honest, seasonal cooking that is firmly rooted in the landscapes, traditions and exceptional produce of Wales. Known for his time at celebrated establishments such as St. John, Jonathan’s cooking champions simplicity, integrity and the joy of sharing food with others.

Most recently, Jonathan has opened The Shed in Swansea, a restaurant that reflects his love of Welsh ingredients and his belief in cooking that is both thoughtful and unpretentious.

On Saturday 30th August, you can look forward to an unforgettable dinner that embodies Jonathan’s philosophy, where good food and good company come together in the true spirit of fforest.

We’re looking forward to welcoming Saith Shanty back to the Albion!

Join us for an uplifting outdoor shanty performance overlooking the river — rousing sea songs, fresh air, and the clink of cold drinks in hand. A relaxed riverside gathering with toe-tapping tunes and plenty of cheer.

Free entry, all welcome

We look forward to welcoming the Llandjango crew back again!

Enjoy the lively sounds of our regular gypsy jazz duo performing outside the Albion. A relaxed setting, great music, and all the charm of live acoustic swing. Expect toe-tapping tunes, sunshine (we hope!) and a great atmosphere.

Thursday 14th August
7-9pm

Free entry, all welcome

For our second Sunday Summer Session at the Castle we’ll be welcoming Tonnog Sessions

Join us for chilled tunes tunes, cold beers and good vibes.

Sunday 10th August

2-5pm

Free entry, all welcome

Keep an eye out for more events in August, this is just the beginning...

We're so excited to be welcoming Derw Tha Damaja and his stack of vinyls back to the pub this weekend!

Join us for the heady combination of reggae and rocksteady tunes, cold beers and chilled vibes.

Sunday 3rd August

2-6pm

Free entry, all welcome

Keep an eye out for more events in August, this is just the beginning...

Quiz night at The Castle Inn!

This will be our last quiz until September, so you don’t want to miss this one!

Bring £1 or a scratch card to play! Winning team takes all 💸

What to expect? General knowledge, music intros, creative rounds, taste tests, Welsh trivia, local news, Bernie’s Balls, and a lot of laughs…
Don’t know what Bernie’s Balls is? Come to the quiz to find out!

Quiz night at The Castle Inn!

Every other Wednesday - next on 7th May, 7pm.

Bring £1 or a scratch card to play! Winning team takes all 💸

What to expect? General knowledge, music intros, creative rounds, taste tests, Welsh trivia, local news, Bernie’s Balls, and a lot of laughs…
Don’t know what Bernie’s Balls is? Come to the quiz to find out!

Since the 19th Century Barley Saturday has been held on the last Saturday in April – it is an unique event in Cardigan. Historically Barley Saturday saw farmers from the surrounding area come to town to hire workers and to inspect stallions that are put out to stud.

These days the horses are the centre of attention. After the judging of various horse competitions, the crowds gather to watch the horses do their parade around town. Followed by a parade of vintage cars, motorbikes, tractors, carriages, milk floats and gypsy wagons.

It really is a great day out and the town is heaving with people and a great atmosphere!
See full details here

Details to be announced but here’s our ideal Barley Saturday…
Pre and post parade spritz at the @albionaberteifi
Parade at 2pm
Pint at @bernardscastle
Pizza at @pizzatipi

Quiz night at The Castle Inn!

Every other Wednesday - next on 23rd April, 7pm.

Bring £1 or a scratch card to play! Winning team takes all 💸

What to expect? General knowledge, music intros, creative rounds, taste tests, Welsh trivia, local news, Bernie’s Balls, and a lot of laughs…
Don’t know what Bernie’s Balls is? Come to the quiz to find out!

Quiz night at The Castle Inn!

Every other Wednesday - next on 9th April, 7pm.

Bring £1 or a scratch card to play! Winning team takes all 💸

What to expect? General knowledge, music intros, creative rounds, taste tests, Welsh trivia, local news, Bernie’s Balls, and a lot of laughs…
Don’t know what Bernie’s Balls is? Come to the quiz to find out!