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We’ve gathered here a very small selection of good places to eat throughout Wales, from tearooms to bistros, top restaurants to cafés. They all have one thing in common - a commitment to serving real food based on quality ingredients sourced locally wherever possible. This is ‘slow food’, as opposed to the fast variety.

If you’re making a special trip to eat in any of the places listed, please phone to check opening times/booking arrangements.

1 ABERAERON - TYGLYN RESTAURANT

Located just four miles from the picturesque harbour town of Aberaeron and in the heart of beautiful countryside, this newly refurbished family restaurant is set in magnificent gardens. A warm welcome is assured and the emphasis is on freshly prepared local Welsh produce. One can choose between á la carte or attractively priced set menus. Ciliau Aeron, Lampeter, SA48 8DD

Tel 01570 470625 Email info@tyglyn.com Website www.tyglyn.com

2 ABERDYFI - GLAN YR AFON/RIVERSIDE

Experienced hosts Glyn and Corina Davies have brought their expertise to Glan yr Afon. They have completely refurbished the downstairs of a 16th-century country inn to create an atmospheric, gastropub-style dining experience, with the accent on quality, informality and hospitality. All food is freshly prepared on the premises by the team of chefs, who only use the best meat, fish and vegetables sourced locally. Booking advisable. Pennal, Machynlleth SY20 9DW

Tel 01654 791285 Email info@riversidehotel-pennal Website www.riversidehotel-pennal.co.uk

3 ABERYSTWYTH - Y FFARMERS

Welcome to the kind of pub every village should have. Y Ffarmers is all about good food and good beer, served in a relaxed atmosphere by friendly staff. Local, seasonal produce features on the menu, which changes regularly according to what's available - and what the chef fancies cooking. Recently refurbished by its new owners, Rhodri and Esther, the pub a few miles inland from Aberystwyth has quickly gained a reputation for quality food at affordable prices. Llanfihangel y Creuddyn, near Aberystwyth SY23 4LA

Tel 01974 261275 Email yffarmers@googlemail.com Website www.yffarmers.co.uk

4 BRECON - Tipple 'n Tiffin

Cosmopolitan bistro in beautiful canal side setting, part of Brecon's theatre complex. An engaging culinary concept - imaginative meals and salads with the emphasis on flexibility. The dishes complement each other and can be combined in any way - share a dish with the rest of your party or keep the plate to yourself. Try something new, or enjoy an old favourite with a twist. Great choice of modern-style wines. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon LD3 7EW

Tel 01874 611866 Email info@tipplentiffin.fsnet.co.uk

5 CARDIFF - FFRESH

The home of good food in Cardiff Bay. It's a restaurant with a real passion for modern Welsh cooking based on ingredients sourced from award-wining local producers - a philosophy reflected in ffresh's status as a Wales the True Taste Partner. Menus are varied, affordable and seasonal, under the guidance of Chef-Consultant Shaun Hill from the Michelin-starred Walnut Tree, Abergavenny. The pre-show supper menu is a must. Wales Millennium Centre, Bute Place, Cardiff Bay CF11 9NP

Tel 029 2063 6456 Website www.wmc.org.uk

6 CRICKHOWELL - Nantyffin Cider Mill Inn

Leading light in the cosmopolitan food scene along the Usk Valley. The owners bring an inventive, fresh approach to country bistro cooking with a fusion of local and modern influences. This family run former drovers' inn and restaurant offers friendly service and an atmospheric setting for any occasion. Excellent wine list, Welsh real ales and, for old time's sake, a variety of both draught and bottled ciders. Brecon Road, Crickhowell NP8 1SG

Tel 01873 810775 Email info@cidermill.co.uk Website www.cidermill.co.uk

7 DOLGELLAU - Dylanwad Da

A small, friendly and informal bistro in the heart of this old market town, popular with locals and visitors alike. Offers a selection of imaginative and freshly prepared dishes. A good mix of influences, with cosmopolitan touches working with traditional Welsh ingredients. Try the world-famous Welsh lamb and sample the interesting, very reasonably priced wine list. Also open in the day for tapas, coffee, cakes and the sale of exclusive wines. 2 Smithfield Street, Dolgellau LL40 1BS

Tel 01341 422870

8 HARLECH - THE PLAS

Paul and Julia McAdams have built up an excellent reputation for high standards of cuisine and service at the Plas, a former coaching inn in the historic little town of Harlech. Light lunches, cream teas and dinner are either served in the elegant restaurant or comfortable conservatory (the latter with fabulous sea views). Afternoon tea is very popular, and evening menus are changed regularly to make full use of local, seasonal ingredients. High Street, Harlech LL46 2YA

Tel 01766 780204 Email theplas@btconnect.com Website www.theplas.co.uk

9 LLANDUDNO - QUEEN'S HEAD

Traditional village inn that attracts food lovers from far and wide. The Queen's Head has built its considerable reputation on offering satisfying cooking based on the best local ingredients - and it's great value. Regular house specials include steak, mushroom and ale pie, goose and duck, while the fish menu is influenced by the local catch. Now offering, just beyond the gate, a one-bedroomed romantic cottage. Glanwydden, Llandudno Junction, Conwy LL31 9JP

Tel 01492 546570

10 LLANFYLLIN - SEEDS RESTAURANT

Cosy, intimate, timber-framed restaurant run by Mark and Felicity Seager that enjoys a reputation as an oasis of good food with an exceptional wine list. The emphasis here is on local Welsh produce, freshly prepared by Mark whose menus change with the seasons. Teas, coffees, lunches and evening meals are served. Advance booking recommended. 5 Penbryn Cottages, High Street, Llanfyllin SY22 5AP

Tel 01691 648604

11 LLANGRANNOG - Y LLONG/THE SHIP

A family-owned and run restaurant and bar with an outside eating area in summer and cosy open fire in winter. There's a big emphasis on local produce. Seafood, as you'd expect of the Cardigan Bay location, is a speciality - the specials board usually features seafood (lobster, crab, etc) caught by the owners. Choice of a bar menu or separate à la carte restaurant menu. Located in the picturesque little seaside village of Llangrannog. Llangrannog, Llandysul, Ceredigion SA44 6SL

Tel 01239 654510 / 07534 223377

12 LLANRWST - AMSER DA/BLAS AR FWYD

Amser Da ('Good Times') is the restaurant, Blas ar Fwyd ('A Taste for Food') the delicatessen. Quality is the hallmark of both, and they work in tandem - people come from far and wide to shop and eat. Amser Da, a fusion of Welsh and modern European influences, is well known for its fish, game, lamb and vegetarian dishes. Excellent cheeseboard. Heol yr Orsaf, Llanrwst LL26 0BT

Tel 01492 641188 (Restaurant) / 01492 640215 (Blas ar Fwyd)
Email info@blasarfwyd.com Website www.blasarfwyd.com

13 MOELFRE - ANN'S PANTRY

This family-run café in the picture-postcard village of Moelfre on Anglesey's eastern shores is known for its quality produce and reliance on local produce. Fresh fish and shellfish are regulars on the menu, with crab and lobster supplied by a local company. The lamb and beef, too, are mostly Welsh in origin and of the finest quality. Neither do the fruit and vegetables have to travel far - in summer they're often grown on the island. Open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner - all delicious and good value. Bookings taken. Moelfre, Isle of Anglesey LL72 8HL

Tel 01248 410386 Website www.annspantry.co.uk

14 MONTGOMERY - IVY HOUSE TEAROOMS

If you want a bird's eye view of the comings and goings in this charming small market town, sit at one of the window tables in Ivy House and enjoy Sue's home-made, mouth-watering scones and cakes. Lots of vegetarian dishes are on offer at lunchtimes and a deli counter features Welsh cheeses and other local produce. Private room available. Church Bank, Montgomery, Powys

Tel 01686 668746 Email ksmgrimes@yahoo.com

15 MONTGOMERY - CASTLE KITCHEN

This friendly, welcoming and charming café, licensed restaurant and delicatessen is located in a 16th-century timber-framed building. Alice and her staff have built on its well-earned reputation for serving delicious, locally sourced food, freshly prepared on the premises. On fine days, you can eat in the pretty courtyard garden. The delicatessen is filled with treats - tasty cheese, freshly baked cakes and artisan breads. Now open for dinners on Friday and Saturday evenings. Castle Kitchen Restaurant, Broad Street, Montgomery, Powys SY15 6PH

Tel 01686 668795 Website www.castlekitchen.org

16 NEWCASTLE EMLYN - DAFFODIL INN

This vibrant gastropub - a 'country pub and eating house' - enjoys a growing reputation as one of the places to eat in the area. Located in the pretty village of Penrhiwllan near the market town of Newcastle Emlyn, it makes the most of fresh, locally sourced produce in its mission to serve high-quality, honest food. Take your pick from dining in the conservatory (with open-plan kitchen), bar or outside decked terrace. Penrhiwllan, Ceredigion SA44 5NG

Tel 01559 370343 Email info@dafffodilinn.uk Website www.daffodilinn.co.uk

17 PONTYPRIDD - THE BUNCH OF GRAPES

A real find! The award-winning Bunch, set away from Pontypridd's town centre, is a real pub with a real food experience. Enjoy modern British cooking with a twist - and an emphasis on local produce and sustainability. Everything is home-cooked, including the bread. Award-winning home-brewed Otley ales too - they're multiple CAMRA champions. Combines the atmosphere of a traditional pub with a contemporary place to eat, welcoming diners and drinkers alike. Ynysangharad Road, Pontypridd CF37 4DA

Tel 01443 402934 Fax 01443 407357 Website www.bunchofgrapes.org.uk

18 RUTHIN - ON THE HILL

A warm welcome awaits at this charming little bistro, tucked off the main square in Ruthin. The delightful evening à la carte menu features a great mix of local meat, seafood from British coasts, vegetarian and glutenfree dishes - not forgetting the super specials that are also always on offer. The lunchtime menu represents excellent value for money - and is more exciting than you might expect! Booking definitely advisable. No 1, Upper Clwyd Street, Ruthin LL15 1HY

Tel 01824 707736 Email eat@onthehillrestaurant.co.uk Website www.onthehillrestaurant.co.uk

19 SWANSEA VALLEY - PEN Y CAE INN

The Pen y Cae Inn is a hidden treasure nestled in the idyllic hamlet of Pen y Cae. Located close to Swansea and the National Show caves at Dan-yr-Ogof, it has been lovingly restored using local stone, slate and green oak. Locally born owner Anthony Christopher and his team have great passion for food and the menu is simple and contemporary using only the very best ingredients and seasonal produce. Winner of Best Gastro Pub UK. Brecon Road, Pen-y-cae, Swansea SA9 1FA

Tel 01639 730100 Email info@pen-y-caeinn.com Website www.pen-y-caeinn.com