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Chef’s Table
An intimate evening at the counter as our new kitchen finds its feet — a handful of seats, a set menu, cooked and served right in front of you.
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Now Open · Glynneath
Leicester House · a restored 1935 landmark in the heart of the Vale of Neath
Open Tuesday – Sunday · 8:30am – 7:30pm
Two Lives of the House
Experiences
We’re planning a series of intimate, booking-only dining experiences — the first ones exclusive, limited-cover evenings as the kitchen comes to life. Dates are being set now.
Coming Soon
An intimate evening at the counter as our new kitchen finds its feet — a handful of seats, a set menu, cooked and served right in front of you.
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Coming Soon
Long shared tables and one set menu, the whole room eating together. Our first suppers are exclusive, booking-only evenings — small and warm by design.
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Coming Soon
A guided flight of Coaltown coffee paired with the morning’s bakes — a relaxed daytime tasting to open the series gently.
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What’s On
Monday 31 August 2026
The last long weekend of summer — make it count at the House.
Saturday 31 October 2026
A century-old building, a cabinet of curiosities, and low amber light. The House wears it well.
Throughout December 2026
Gilded glass, stained-glass glow and festive gatherings — December belongs to the House.
Sunday 14 February 2027
A table for two in the window snug — coffee by day, something stronger by candle-glow.
Monday 1 March 2027
A Welsh celebration in a Welsh landmark — Coaltown coffee, gilded “Bwts” glass and all.
Sunday 7 March 2027
Treat Mam — cakes from the cabinet, a pot brewed strong, and the best seat in the house.
Easter weekend 2027
Four days of walkers, families and very good bakes at the gateway to Waterfall Country.
Monday 3 May 2027
The first long weekend of the warm half of the year — walks, coffee, and no alarm on Monday.
Monday 31 May 2027
The late-May long weekend — half-term crowds, sunny tables and iced lattes.
Sunday 20 June 2027
Four taps, an affogato, and a room full of old tools and curiosities — Dad will be fine.
The Rooms
Reclaimed timber, gilded glass and a century of stories — restored by hand, open to all.
Since 1935
By 1935, 14 High Street was home to Blodwen M. Jones, Boot & Shoe Dealer — "Blod" to her regulars — whose shop dressed Glynneath’s mining families. Later it served as the town’s bank for half a century, until the doors closed in 2021.
Now the building has been restored by hand, and the history is everywhere: the boot cabinets of Blod’s Shop, the gilded "Bwts" glass, a Singer sewing machine in the window. Bring your coffee for a wander.
Read Our Story
Made for the Valley
Your new local on the High Street — a speciality coffee shop by day, your bar for the evening pint. Regulars get remembered here.
The menus →The closest café-bar to Waterfall Country — five minutes from the Pontneddfechan falls and Sgwd yr Eira. Muddy boots and dogs welcome: coffee before the walk, a pint after.
Plan your visit →A pit-stop on National Cycle Route 46 through the Neath Valley — strong coffee, a counter of bakes, and no fuss about cleats and lycra.
How to find us →Three screens with Sky Sports in a town that loves its rugby — Glynneath RFC is a short walk away. The big fixtures are announced on Instagram.
What’s on →Visit
On Glynneath High Street, minutes from the waterfall walks at Pontneddfechan and the southern gateway to Bannau Brycheiniog. On-street parking, and a large free car park two minutes’ walk away.
14 High Street, Glynneath, SA11 5BU
Open Tuesday – Sunday · 8:30am – 7:30pm
Food served Wednesday – Sunday
Be first to hear about events, live music, seasonal menus & late openings.
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Here to help — Tue–Sun 8:30am–7:30pm
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