Established in 1549 The Wynnstay Arms, at one time a secret meeting place of the Jacobites, today proudly stands testimony to many centuries gone by and even finds a mention in George Borrow's 'Wild Wales'.

A choice between a contemporary two-rosette brasserie and a café bar serving gastro pub favourites such as chicken and mushroom pie, cod in beer batter with chips and mushy peas, as well as beers, wines and coffee, tends to keep everyone contented.

Fresh local produce is used, including Welsh black beef, locally produced cheese and trout, and you are likely to find such delights as fouillette of caramelised onion and goats' cheese on a rocket and walnut salad, and seared tuna loin with aubergine, basil, tomato and fresh pesto.

Fixed price menus are offered at £19.95 per person at weekends, and a traditional Sunday lunch at £14.95. Seven ensuite rooms offer visitors a chance to stay over in this deeply rustic part of Wales.