Food & Drink in the South Wales Valleys

Places to eat in The Valleys of south Wales that cater for all tastes and budgets, from simple and wholesome to fine dining.

Most of our towns have bistros and restaurants serving a tasty mix of traditional dishes and modern, inventive cuisine. More and more people want to enjoy local produce that’s fresh and flavoursome, so don't forget to try classic favourites such as Welsh lamb or contemporary dishes cooked with locally sourced ingredients. Check out Neath Food Festival for all local fare..,

Styles vary too. Friendly and informal is the default setting for eating out in the South Wales Valleys, as you’d expect from such a welcoming place. But for that special occasion there’s also fine dining in south Wales at a number of elegant country house hotels noted for their exceptional cuisine and top-notch service.

A new range of cookery classes are taking place at the Chef's Room, under the guidance of Franco Taruschio OBE founder of the ledgendary Walnut Tree restaurant. 

Or while you are here why not enjoy a delicious lunch or tea out at one of our many great Cafes?

Taffy Afal is the Official Valleys Ice cream

'Taffy Afal', created by 46 year old mum, Sue Walker from Cardiff, hit the production line as the Official Valleys Ice cream at Subzero Factory in Rhondda on 27 August, and will be distributed to nearly 60 cafés, restaurants and shops across south Wales over the following week.

After receiving over 100 ice cream flavour suggestions from the wonderfully weird ‘Welsh Steak and Rhymney Ale, to the culturally refined, ‘Wimberries and Heather Honey,’ 'Taffy Afal' was one of three shortlisted ice cream flavours to be made available as tasters at this year's National Eisteddfod in Ebbw Vale and captured the imagination and taste buds of visitors, receiving 43% of the votes.

Star of BBC One's 'Over The Rainbow', Sophie Evans, was at the launch of the Official Valleys Ice cream as 'Taffy Afal' was chosen over 'Pice ar y Maen' (Welsh cake) and 'Black Gold' (chocolate with honeycomb pieces) to become the Official Valleys Ice cream. Click here for the full story.