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Set in the heart of the rolling countryside of the Clwydian hills, The Druid Inn in Ruthin Road is a welcome weekend getaway gilded with the unspoilt charm of its refreshing milieu. This is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, close to the historic Offa's Dyke Path and two National Parks, Moel Famau and Loggerheads Country Park. The Restaurant at The Druid Inn impresses with its hearty pub meals and ambience to match, especially a roaring open fire when the elements have conspired to make that happen.

At the Restaurant, guests can choose between dining in the pleasant restaurant area, be a part of the lively bar atmosphere or take advantage of fine weather and eat outside, enjoying the wonderful view. A sample selection from the menu includes dishes like grilled goat's cheese on a bed of mixed leaves, Stilton stuffed mushrooms, black pudding with chorizo, fillet, rump or sirloin steak, fillet of chicken in a creamy chilli sauce with rice and poppadum and fish pie with creamy potato topping. The puddings board lists the available desserts, typical comfort fare ranging from the indulgent chocolate fudge cake to the fulfilling apple and damson pie with custard. Customers can enjoy a traditional cask ale with their meal.

A popular tourist destination in North Wales is Rhyl, with its holiday resorts, historic market places and regeneration projects, offering a number of attractive sightseeing options. The oldest house in this seaside town is also a lovely hotel and a delightful restaurant which serves some excellent modern European and British cuisine. Barrats of Ty'n Rhyl is set in a sprawling acre of grounds and exudes a sense of warmth and luxury where guests can choose to dine in the Georgian part of the house or the bright conservatory.

A typical meal there could begin with black pudding stack on mushy peas followed by medallions of pork fillet cooked with mushrooms, onions, white wine and sweet peppers. Chef Barrat ensures that everything in this two AA rosette restaurant is fresh and locally sourced. Strawberry pancakes with hot toffee sauce top the dessert list and you can recline in the lounge and enjoy some of their fine wines and ales.