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Another of those fortunate coastal hotels with superb views, this time over the Conwy Valley, and old Trefriw Quay providing the outlook for the restaurant. There is a choice of brasserie, Kings, or restaurant, Queens. Quite what this says about the approach to eating by The Great Divide I have yet to fathom, beyond saying that I found myself much more at home in the brasserie. Either way the food is good, home-produced and plentiful. I meant to enquire where the loin of pork originated from - it was excellent. Adequate wine list with house wine at £8.50.

The beautifully romantic Osborne's Café and Grill is a stunning dining room in the high Victorian style with fluted pillars that soar past the black walls and lace curtains. The crystal chandeliers and candlelit setting soften the ambience to one of genteel elegance, while the period fireplace brings warmth. The atmosphere is relaxed and informal and is also considered one of the most romantic settings in the vicinity.

The restaurant serves diverse modern brasserie classics and is perfect whether one wants to have a light or a hearty meal. The menu which changes seasonally offers a whole spectrum, from the humble fish and chips served Osborne style, to the elegant Covey valley lamb shank served with ratatouille and basil.

The Bryn Tyrch Hotel is situated in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park surrounded by magnificent scenery. Capel Curig is an ideal centre for outdoor pursuits and the area is very popular with walkers and climbers.

The lakes, beaches, castles and other attractions of North Wales are less than 30 miles away. The hotel has 15 double bedrooms, mostly en-suite, and all rooms have a television and hot drinks facilities. The bar and dining areas are open all day for food and drink. From the main bar guests can enjoy the views of Snowdon as they enjoy a drink in the comfortable and friendly atmosphere, while the smaller public bar has a pool table to help while away a long, wet day. In winter a log fire creates a warm and friendlyglow in the bar.

This is very much a place that appeals to climbers, walkers and just plain holiday-makers; it also provides a great skulking venue for those wet Welsh days when only the really hardy types venture into the hills. The lunch and evening menus offer an excellent selection of traditional Wesh fare and ethnic dishes. Local suppliers provide the kitchen with quality ingredients. It is well-known for its appeals to vegetarians, and the chefs pride themselves on offering the best vegan and vegetarian meals in North Wales. The menus are complemented by a very reasonably priced and carefully selected wine list.

The first Fat Cat Café Bar opened in Bangor, North Wales in 1992 and since then the group has been steadily expanding to meet the demands of the increasingly discerning customer. They run ten café bars in London, the Midlands, Wales and the North West, and are known to maintain high standards in food and service.

In order to remain at the forefront of café bar culture, a number of their sites have been refurbished during the past year. All outlets offer just the right environment to relax - with comfortable leather sofas and private booths. Large projection screens show live sporting events and wi-fi is available free of charge.

Food is served all day, seven days a week and menus change monthly with each outlet playing host to events and offers like ladies nights, two courses for £10.95 all day Sunday to Wednesday and specials menus in the restaurant on Friday and Saturday evenings. Music policy depends on the time of day, ranging from classic background to uplifting dance at weekend nights.

The breakfast menu offers, among other choices, the typical English Fat Cat breakfast. The all day menu is extensive and has good choices, and is best known for sandwiches that include crispy chicken focaccia, smoked haddock rarebit and lamb tandoori naan.

Amongst the starters, expect to find grilled chorizo salad, potato skins and homemade fishcakes. If you like to keep it simple, the rustic chilli con carne is a good option - you could also add a bowl of nachos to it. Mains could offer beer battered haddock and chips, and favourites like bangers and mash, char-grilled salmon fillet or spinach and black olive gnocchi.

There are popular desserts like chocolate and apricot torte and Italian lemon cake for those wanting to give their meal a sweet end.

A large selection of wines, spirits, bottled products, cocktails and cask conditioned ales makes up their wine menu. The list also mentions liqueur coffees and non-alcoholic beverages.