South Pembrokeshire
Although on the face of it the menu at Newgale's beachfront boozer reads as pub-grub-by-numbers (fish and chips, chicken tikka, gammon steak etc), the…
Must-see restaurants in Wales
Ceredigion
If you've ever wondered how Italian food tastes when made with Welsh ingredients – consider pizzas and calzones with Welsh pork sausage or Perl Wen cheese…
Cardiff
Within the factory-like setting of an art nouveau garage, this microbrewery and restaurant combines all-day dining with artisan-crafted beers. The…
Southeast Wales
Serving surprisingly decent food for a small-town pub in a former mining town, cosy Butterflies specialises in meat, especially dry-aged steaks and…
Powys
This timber-windowed, low-ceilinged tearoom lives up to its sobriquet, providing excellent homemade cakes and sandwiches alongside more elaborate dishes…
Cardiff
This fairly large tapas bar – one of three branches of a Welsh mini-chain – has lots of charcuterie options, seafood, cheese and hand-carved jamón (ham)…
Southeast Wales
With leadlight windows, art deco fixtures and shamrock tiling on the walls, this lovely old converted shop is a great place to soak up local life. The…
North Pembrokeshire
With wooden tables worn smooth by many a bended elbow, old photos of Porthgain in its industrial heyday, and interesting nautical clutter all over the…
Powys
This relaxed bar and bistro serves a good selection of food ranging from basic sandwiches to pub classics and grilled Welsh steaks. There is also a…
Anglesey & the North Coast
Behind the Georgian facade of this pub lurk black furniture and pink trim – which isn't anywhere near as much of a 1980s nightmare as it sounds. Drop in…
Cardiff
A kooky-chic haven for the city's vegerati, Milgi serves a seasonally influenced menu of meat-free salads, pies, burgers and tortilla stacks, including…
Powys
Spencer's, fronting the Victorian Metropole Hotel, is a bar and brasserie with lots of space and a hushed, well-carpeted vibe. The menu includes plenty of…
South Pembrokeshire
Dark timber beams and polished copperware lend a country-kitchen atmosphere to the restaurant here. The locally sourced protein (Welsh lamb, Carmarthen…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
This pint-sized spot serves Welsh cakes straight from the griddle, from traditional fare to unusually flavoured sweet and savoury ones; all are made with…
Y Capel Bach Bistro at the Angel
Swansea, The Gower & Carmarthenshire
Focusing on hearty bistro-style meals, this popular gastropub chalks up daily specials on a blackboard hung between an unusual display of historical…
Southeast Wales
A beautiful 18th-century barn, decked out with vintage furniture, that serves great cream teas and a fine Sunday lunch. To find it, head north out of town…
Cardiff
With a sun-trap front terrace and a pleasantly laid-back vibe, this wonderful corner pub chalks up its delicious seasonal, fresh and local offerings daily…
Southeast Wales
The Lime Tree handles the transition from cosy daytime cafe into trendy gastro bar seamlessly. The vastly varied menu stretches from breakfast into…
Southeast Wales
While its name references a Roman delicacy, you won't find any dormice on the menu – but you will find ostrich, kangaroo, crocodile, llama, snake and…
South Pembrokeshire
Opposite Carew Castle this cosy traditional inn has a wood-panelled bar with a roaring fire, darts and an old-fashioned 'snug'. It serves good-quality pub…
Southeast Wales
Strewn with nautical knick-knacks, this riverside pub dishes up better-than-average pub grub and a good menu of daily specials. The three best tables are…
Isle of Anglesey (Ynys Môn)
It doesn't look like much from the outside, but inside you'll find a cosy, pistachio-coloured cafe serving delicious cakes along with sandwiches, burgers,…
Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog
Popular and welcoming, this bustling country-kitchen cafe is a reliable choice for breakfasts and snack lunches. Vegetarians are well catered for with…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
In summer this excellent ice-cream parlour is the busiest place in the village. It serves at least 24 homemade flavours (more when things get busy) and is…
Cardiff
Located in the vaulted basement of a former bank, the Potted Pig is a thoroughly British bistro, serving the likes of ham hock, quail, Welsh lamb and…
Cardiff
A solidly traditional wood-lined pub with armchairs, a fireplace and Brains beers on tap. The Goat Major's gastronomic contribution comes in the form of…
Cardiff
Serving quite possibly Wales' best coffee, this appealing cafe also delivers tasty lunch fare, such as baguettes and salads. Grab a window seat and a…
Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog
Nobody should leave Hay without trying the home-made ice cream from Shepherds. It's mainly made from sheep's milk for a lighter, smoother taste. They also…
South Pembrokeshire
Housed in an 18th-century granary on the Mill Pond, this cafe serves homemade soups, toasted sandwiches and cakes. Tables spill over into a separate stone…
Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog
Above the historic market hall, this popular cafe serves the likes of sandwiches, jacket potatoes and lasagne under the high ceilings of what was…
South Pembrokeshire
This classic village pub has a rhododendron-shaded beer garden, a jukebox and live music on Saturday nights, as well as a decent range of pub grub.
Llŷn Peninsula
A local institution, this fish-and-chip shop has been serving crispy battered fish to Criccieth's residents for more than 40 years.
St Davids (Tyddewi)
The food's quite canteenish, but the restoration of the cathedral refectory is a triumph of design. Medieval St Mary's Hall has been given an ultramodern…
Cardiff
With local art on the walls and an informal vibe, this cool cafe is recommended on the strength of its breakfast – although the gloopy corned-beef hash is…
Swansea (Abertawe)
The opening hours are erratic at this long-standing restaurant, so it pays to call ahead. It's well regarded for its French cooking, refined setting and…
Cardiff
While the food is fine, it's the setting that really distinguishes this Turkish restaurant. Jutting out over the water on its own pier, Bosphorus enjoys…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
This cheap and cheerful bistro serves up generous portions of lasagne and sirloin, burgers and other crowd-pleasers from a glass-fronted dining room on…
