The family-run Farthings is well established in the market town of Cowbridge, and situated in a building that dates back to 1720. The courtyard garden could be just the place to spend summer afternoons, while in the winter log fires keep customers warm. The restaurant and wine bar is popular among people of all ages; two reasons for this could be the informal atmosphere and the tasty yet simple food.

The ingredients are sourced locally wherever possible and the menu offers a range of traditional, modern and signature dishes. The special Farthings dessert counter is filled with sumptuous delights that tempt people to come back for more.

Start your day with the Farthings breakfast or pop in at lunchtime when pan-fried scallops with crispy Parma ham appear alongside asta, jacket potatoes, and local pork sausages with creamy mash. The traditional French Brasserie evening menu with a modern Welsh twist takes in corn-fed chicken supreme with chicken jus; beef lasagne, and lamb shank with rosemary gravy.

The food is complemented by wines from around the world.