Restaurants in Wales
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Ty Gwyn Hotel
- Conwy, Wales
- Restaurants › Pub
This village pub, 5 miles southwest of Conwy in the village of Rowen, has a gorgeous riverside garden and simple pub food with homemade curries and bar meals. Try to time a visit with the practice session for the local male voice choir, held each Friday at 21:00.
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Blue Boar
This bar-cum-restaurant specialises in hearty, home-cooked fare and has an inventive range of dishes, from light bites, such as hummus and pitta bread to traditional Welsh stew.
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Misbah Tandoori
One of the best curry houses not only in Wales, but in the whole of Britain, the Misbah is an authentic Bangladeshi family restaurant with a large and loyal following.
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D Fecci & Sons
For the best fish and chips in town, head to D Fecci & Sons , in business since 1935.
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Bizzie Lizzie's Bistro
A warmly lit basement with country-kitchen pine furniture and green-and-white check tablecloths, decorated with bric-a-brac and old street signs, Bizzie's has a half-vegetarian, half-carnivore menu - whichever you are, go for the delicious nut roast with chilli and tomato sauce.
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Le Gallois
One of Cardiff's finest, Le Gallois (the Welshman) majors in an inspirational blend of Welsh produce and French cuisine. The decorous dining room of grey walls, walnut-veneer tables and starched-linen napkins makes sure the focus is on the seasonal menu of half-a-dozen starters and half-a-dozen main courses.
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Nantyffin Cider Mill
One of Mid-Wales' gastronomic pioneers, this 16th-century drovers' inn takes great pride in using local produce to create simple, unfussy dishes that allow the quality of the ingredients to shine through. The dining room is a stylish blend of bare stone, exposed roof beams, designer chairs and white table linen, set around the original 19th-century cider press. Nantyffin is a mile northwest of Crickhowell on the A40.
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Foxhunter
An old Victorian pub with flagstone floors and wood-burning stoves that's been given an elegant contemporary makeover, the Foxhunter brings an adventurous approach to fresh, seasonal produce with dishes such as sautéed duck liver and foie gras on toasted brioche, brown trout with beurre blanc, sorrel and wild garlic, and (in season) deep-fried wild elvers (baby eels from the River Wye) with wild garlic mayonnaise.
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White Swan
A traditional village inn that offers a candle-lit dining room with old wooden floors, a bar with comfortably worn leather sofas and armchairs, and a beautiful garden terrace. The White Swan is a great place to relax after a walk along the canal or a hike in the Brecon Beacons. The menu emphasises Welsh lamb, beef and venison, with daily fish and vegetarian specials. Llanfrynach is 3.5 miles southeast of Brecon off the B4558.
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Bear Hotel
A fine old coaching inn with low-ceilinged rooms, stone fireplaces, blackened timber beams and antique furniture, the Bear serves top quality bar meals as well as having a more formal restaurant. The menu ranges from heart-warming home cooking (sausages and mash with onion gravy, faggots with peas and chips) to the finest black beef steaks and Welsh seafood. The Bear is in Crickhowell, 6.5 miles west of Abergavenny.
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Usk Inn
This appealing, Victorian country inn, close to the Brecon Canal, serves hearty local fare such as twice-cooked lamb shank with minted rosemary jus; ricotta cheese and basil ravioli with creamy tomato and spinach sauce; and seafood dishes such as swordfish fillet with a sesame crust. There's also an excellent three-course Sunday lunch served noon to 15:00. The Usk Inn is 6 miles southeast of Brecon on the B4558.
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Bosphorus
While the food is good, it's the setting that really distinguishes this upmarket Turkish restaurant. Jutting out over the water on its own private pier, Bosphorus enjoys wonderful views all round; the best of all are from the outdoor tables at the end. Early eaters can take advantage of the pre-7pm offer: two courses plus a drink for £13.
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Orangery
The smartest place in town brings a sense of contemporary style to the erstwhile Talbot Inn, an 1830 coaching house, dividing the space between the restaurant and a cocktail bar. The menu focuses on Welsh staples, especially lamb, with the odd pasta and risotto dish thrown into the mix.
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Corn Mill
The water mill still turns at the heart of this converted mill – now an all-day bar and eatery – while the deck is the best spot in town for an alfresco lunch.
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Cafe Minuet
It may look a bit greasy spoon from the outside, but this unassuming eatery produces excellent cheap and cheerful Italian food. The menu includes good vegetarian dishes, including lots of pasta options. Get in early at lunchtime or expect to wait for a table.
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Gales Wine Bar
With 30 years of history as a wine bar and a 100-strong wine list that spans the globe, this wood-lined eatery, with a huge log burner, is a friendly and popular spot with a relaxed feel. Inventive mains make the most of local produce with daily changing menus based around lamb, steaks and fish. The owners also offer B&B accommodation in comfortable rooms with a continental breakfast.
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Mermaid Restaurant & Coffee Lounge
A bright décor of blond wood and fresh flowers complement the menu of fresh local produce, home-baked bread, good wine and real ale. The Mermaid is famous for its slow-roast salt-marsh lamb from the Gower peninsula, and a kid's menu where everything is freshly prepared - no frozen chicken nuggets here. The building was once the Mermaid Hotel, a favourite haunt of Dylan Thomas.
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Ana Bela
This is a good place for a romantic dinner - chic but laid-back, with low light and candles, art on the walls and cool tunes - provided you don't mind putting your hand in your pocket. Prices are steep, but the food is superb. Try seared salmon fillet with puy lentils and bacon in a red-wine jus, roast loin of lamb with roasted red-pepper chutney. There's excellent house wine.
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Malt House
In this town of tearooms and cafés, the Malt House stands out with its chic designer décor and Spanish menu - choose from traditional tapas such as chorizo in wine, tortilla or calamari, and main dishes such as fish casserole or chicken brochettes with rosemary and lemon. There are also all-day breakfasts and a lunch menu of panini, pizza, pasta and tapas.
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Bali
Smiling waiters, low lighting and crisp linen napkins make for a warm and inviting atmosphere at this Southeast Asian restaurant. The menu gets your mouth watering with a list of Malay, Singapore and Indonesian classics such as satay, laksa, sambal, rendang and nasi goreng, and the kitchen does not disappoint, turning out authentically fragrant and spicy dishes.
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Knights Restaurant
Seafood is the speciality of the house at this intimate and elegant waterfront restaurant (chef Michael Knight is a favourite of Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones). Local crab, sea bass, salmon and Dover sole make regular appearances on the menu, as does sewin (Welsh sea trout) in season. The monkfish with bacon, leeks and brandy sauce is recommended.
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Plantagenet House
Atmosphere-wise, this place instantly impresses; perfect for a romantic, candle-lit dinner. Tucked down an alley in Tenby's oldest house, it's dominated by an immense 12th-century Flemish hearth. The menu ranges from acclaimed seafood to organic beef.
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Chelsea Café
Golden yellow tablecloths and dark red banquettes against wood-panelled walls and a red-brick chimney breast make for a snug dining room at this popular restaurant. Check the blackboard specials for filo-pastry parcels filled with prawns, squat lobster tails, cockles and laver bread, and roast loin of lamb with a smoked bacon, date and rosemary jus.
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Old Black Lion
As traditional and atmospheric as they come, this inn looks 17th-century but parts of it date from the 13th – expect low ceilings and uneven floors. The accumulated weight of centuries of hospitality is cheerfully carried by the current staff. The food is many leagues beyond pub grub: think stuffed Guinea fowl, or pork loin with black pudding (mains £12 to £18).
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Cinnamon Tree
A cut above your usual curry house, the Cinnamon Tree has stylish, modern décor and a menu of specialities that includes unusual dishes such as tharav sofyani (duck seasoned with chilli, coriander and fenugreek in a thick, spicy sauce) and hiran champan (venison cooked with roast garlic cloves, onion and coriander seeds).
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