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Narrative Coffee
Cafe and coffee shop in Rhayader
Glan Wye House, West Street, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5AD
Opening hours: 8:00 - 17:00 (Mon - Sun)
 Gluten Free  Open Sunday
Listing updated: September 2026
coffee

Superb coffee, you'll struggle to find one better. A perfect cortado

taste

It's all about the coffee and pastries here, the pain au chocolat :)

selection

Coffee and morning pastries; croissants and pain au chocolat during our autumnal visit

value

Americano (£3.10), cappuccino (£3.90), cortado (£3.70), flat white (£3.70), espresso (£2.90), hot chocolate (£3.90), tea (pot, loose leaf, £3.10), cakes & bakes (from £2.50)

storage

No nearby racking but well worthy of the pitstop!

groups

Plenty of seating inside, with a hidden basement seating area too

location

At the gateway to Elan Valley, it's the perfect breakfast pastry and coffee pitstop before tackling the hilly climbs around the majestic Victorian dams

Region
Elan Valley Powys

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Superb coffee house at the gateway to the epic Elan Valley, the perfect caffeine and pastry pitstop whether exploring by foot, bike or engine. We’d go as far to say the best coffee for afar!

There’s a fine selection of guest roasts always on pour, during our autumnal visit it included a black diamond from Costa Rica (raspberry & black grape notes) alongside another from the region with cherry, mandarin & lime notes.

We had two very warm pain au chocolats too, which were superb.

Last visited in September 2026

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100 miles /  9500 ft /  Circular
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A superb 100 mile road cycling route around the dams and reservoirs of Elan Valley and with a visit to the coast via Devil’s Bridge. The route throughout boasts superb, quiet roads, hilly ascents and panoramic views around each corner.
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65 miles /  7200 ft /  Circular
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Superb 100 mile road cycling route around the southern Brecon Beacons National Park with jaw dropping panoramas, hilly ascents and scenic Welsh villages aplenty
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A fantastic, scenic cycle through charming Ceredigion countryside with fast descents, hilly climbs, winding tree-lined rural roads and panoramic views around every corner
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