Coleg y Cymoedd’s four training restaurants offer fine dining on your doorstep. The restaurants are run jointly by staff and learners and they’re open to the public.
Enjoy a mouth-watering menu at an unbeatable price in Ystrad Mynach, Aberdare, Nantgarw or Rhondda.
Each campus’s catering and hospitality learners are trained to the highest standards by our professional team. Book your table today.
How to book
Coleg y Cymoedd restaurants are open during college term time and closed for half terms and over the summer break (end of June to early September).
Contact the restaurant directly to book.
Nantgarw
Nant
Superb food at down-to-earth prices with contemporary décor. Enjoy everything from snacks and breakfast to a three-course sit down meal.
Wednesday 12 noon-2pm | 5.30pm-8pm
Thursday 12 noon-2pm
Aberdare
Carriages
Contemporary and classical food with a modern twist served in a former railway building.
Tuesday 12 noon-2.30pm (last orders 1pm)
Thursday 5.30pm-8pm (last orders 6pm)
Ystrad Mynach
Scholars
A fine dining experience with menus changing weekly in a chic, contemporary setting.
Tuesday 12 noon-2pm (last booking at 1pm)
Thursday 12 noon-2pm (last booking at 1pm)
Friday 12 noon-2pm (last booking at 1pm)
Rhondda
Colliery19
Superb food in our modern diner. Sit down for a three-course lunch or use the takeaway service for snacks, buffet or private function.
Monday 5.30pm-7pm
Wednesday 12 noon-2pm
Why dine at Coleg y Cymoedd?
Eight great reasons to book your next family meal or lunch with colleagues at a Coleg y Cymoedd restaurant.
All our restaurants are rated ‘Excellent’ on TripAdvisor.
Our learners regularly participate in skills competitions and compete for awards. You could be served by the next generation of celebrity chefs!
There are regular pop-up afternoon tea events, taster menus and theme nights. Everything from sushi with sake to an old-West hoedown.
Every restaurant is licenced to serve alcohol. Our learners can whip up your favourite cocktail or you can choose from a carefully selected wine list. Hot beverages and mocktails are also on offer.
You can enjoy sumptuous, a la carte dining for lunch, dinner and afternoon tea. The prices for multiple courses are unbeatable.
We can cater for larger groups by arrangement and ca even provide buffets. We also accommodate anniversaries, birthdays and other special occasions during restaurant service hours.
All restaurants have vegetarian and vegan options. Our learners cover catering for dietary requirements and allergies in training. Make your server aware if you need gluten-free or allergen-free choices.
All four restaurants accept cash or card payments.
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Find out what our customers think of our service and food.
Nant reviews
Colliery19 reviews
Scholars reviews
Aberdare
Wellington Street
Aberdare
Rhondda Cynon Taff
CF44 8EN
Nantgarw
Heol y Coleg
Parc Nantgarw
Cardiff
CF15 7QY
Rhondda
Llwynypia
Tonypandy
Rhondda Cynon Taff
CF40 2TQ
Ystrad Mynach
Twyn Road
Ystrad Mynach
Hengoed
CF82 7XR
