Our top 50 eateries

Annwn | Restaurant

South Wales Pembrokeshire

There are just four tables at Annwn. You’ll find the small, experimental, restaurant nestled in the National Trust Cleddau Woodlands not far from Pembroke. Chef Matt Powell has a deep respect for the simple ingredients found and sourced as close to his doorstep as possible. There’s a single menu that changes with the seasons. Game is very much part of the whole experience with wild duck and hare featuring. Foraging plays a big part of the experience too and the food reflects the Welsh ecosystem. As Powell says: “Our food is what people may say is unusual, but in most senses, it’s the way food should be.” Little Retreats The Old Potting Shed Lawrenny, Kilgetty Pembrokeshire SA68 0PW T: 07308 313107

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Beach House | Restaurant

South Wales Oxwich

It’s all in the name. Beach House is on the beach and has a stunning view of Oxwich Bay. But that’s just the start. Native Welshman and chef Hywel Jones is a game lover who enjoys shooting and stalking and features game on the menu whenever possible alongside other ingredients from the stunning coastline.

But, it’s the marriage of service and kitchen craft that marks out the Beach House. The two sides of the business work seamlessly together to deliver a memorable meal and with that view it’s an easy choice. Oxwich Beach Gower Swansea SA3 1LS T: 01792 390965 E: reservations@ beachhouseoxwich.co.uk

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Blas | Restaurant

South Wales St Davids

Blas Restaurant is located within the Twr y Felin Hotel in beautiful St Davids in Pembrokeshire and the name Blas means ‘Taste’ in Welsh. The restaurant was born out of the vision for its hotel home with dishes that reflect the vibrant interior design. The food and menu is creative, flavour-filled and experimental.

Chef Sammy Owen presides over the kitchen and sources ingredients from Pembrokeshire suppliers first and foremost and then from the rest of Wales. The emphasis is to find ingredients from the surrounding countryside and coast. Twr y Felin Hotel St Davids Pembrokeshire SA62 6QT T: 01437 725 555 E: dine@blasrestaurant.com

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Bodysgallen Hall | Hotel

North Wales Llandudno

Secluded in over 200 acres of parkland 2 miles to the south of Llandudno with spectacular views of Snowdonia and Conwy Castle, Grade I listed Bodysgallen Hall provides all that is best in country house hospitality.

Head chef Abdalla Ahmed el Sherasby has been at the grand country house hotel since 2009 and was made head chef in 2020. The food on the menu is classical and features Welsh ingredients including game in season. The beautiful dining room overlooks the exquisite gardens which feature rare 17th century parterre box hedges.

The Royal Welsh Way Llandudno North Wales LL30 1RS T: 01492 584466 E: info@bodysgallen.com

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Crug Glâs | Restaurant with Rooms

South Wales Solva

Crug Glâs sees itself as a country house and restaurant and is set in 600 acres of land in St Davids and offers “breathtaking” views of unspoilt countryside and easy access to the worldfamous Pembrokeshire coast. Run by husband and wife team Janet and Perkin Evans the restaurant offers seasonal delights with game in prominence. Nr. St. Davids Pembrokeshire SA62 6XX T: 01348 831 302 E: info@crug-glas.co.uk

A recent menu featured both venison and pigeon. Both the house and the owners have a long history of farming both in the area and at Crug Glâs which dates back to the 12th century.