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In Wales the phrase ‘locally produced’ is so synonymous with quality that chefs rarely need to look far for great ingredients.

Welsh produce is as rich and varied as the landscape – the yield of a land of lazy rolling countryside, dark commanding hills, gentle rivers and dramatic coastlines.

Pubs

The Ty Coch Inn, Porthdinllaen, The Llyn Peninsula

Situated in a beautiful little natural harbour, the Ty Coch has incredible views of the northern Llyn coastline. It's busy with fishermen and tourists alike.

This ancient pub built of red brick, hence its name in Welsh - left as ballast by ships returning from the Netherlands. The walls are covered in charts and nautical memorabilia, and the local village is owned largely by the National Trust. Heavenly.

The Academy, Aberystwyth

You won't believe it - a former chapel, converted to a pub. The interior still has the organ pipes, pulpit and large religious texts in Welsh.

Once populated by churchgoers, it's now a young persons' establishment and very popular with students and the sporting fraternity. Watch the football or other major sports on the large video screen, and wash it down with large amounts of Manx lager sold by the jugfull.

The Cresselly Arms, Cresswell Quay, Pembrokeshire

Let your worries drift away with the considerable tide. Have a nice drink on a quay by a riverside in the Pembrokeshire National Park. This ivy-clad estate pub has been in the same family for some time. It's a peaceful little hostelry offering "firewater" from the jug.

An Aga in the corner helps heat the house and cook the landlords tea! A centre for the farming community, it draws customers from Tenby and Haverfordwest.

Three Pigeons Pub, North Wales

The Three Pigeons Inn is situated on the edge of the village of Graigfechan, approximately three miles from the Ancient Market Town of Ruthin.

The Three Pigeons Inn Ruthin itself lies below the southern part of The Clwydian Range Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty, nationally protected as one of the most attractive landscapes in Wales. It is also very close to the famous Offa's Dyke walk. It has outstanding views over The Vale Of Clwyd and provides a relaxing and tranquil escape but within driving distance of nearby Wrexham, Chester and Llangollen.

Restaurants

Seahorse Seafood Bistro and Restaurant, The - formerly Richard's Restaurant

Not only does the restaurant offer food of a very high standard, under their guidance a warm and friendly atmosphere has been created within which customers can relax and enjoy dishes from a cuisine that draws from across the world. Upstairs in another dining room they have created a coffee house.

Shakespeare Restaurant, Conwy

Shakespeare Restaurant is part of a 15th century coaching inn, right in the centre of the walled town of Conwy. It consists of a 45 seater restaurant serving traditional food, and with free car parking available. There is also the “locals” bar serving traditional real ales etc.