Situated in the idyllic village of Machen, Fwrrwm Ishta Restaurant and Bar is believed to be as old as the village itself and has been serving the local community in many ways; from being a regular haunt of Welsh Rugby greats and a thriving family pub, through to its resurgence as a restaurant following a period of relative decline.

The kitchen stays faithful to the seasons and turns out starters of pressed terrine of sweet and sour belly pork with a pork reduction sauce, or a warm salad of pan-fried black pudding, smoked bacon and crisp apple. Main courses may be familiar but careful preparation and fresh ingredients make them stand out; take the seared venison steak for instance served on caramelised bubble and squeak with game sauce, or the breast of chicken stuffed with wild mushrooms, tarragon beurre blanc, carved onto crushed parsley potatoes.

Fwrrwm holds special themed evenings, such as murder mysteries, wine tastings and tapas nights, which make dining there real fun.