Mid Wales is home to some of the UK's best restaurants. Here are some of the gems:
The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell, Powys
www.bearhotel.co.uk
Twice winner of the ‘UK Pub of the Year’ award.
Ty Mawr Mansion, Lampeter, Ceredigion
www.tymawrmansion.co.uk
A Grade II-listed Georgian building that is now a 5-star country house. Recently awarded two AA rosettes.
Ynyshir Hall, Machynlleth, Powys
www.ynyshirhall.co.uk
Michelin-starred and the Good Food Guide ‘Restaurant of the Year’ for 2006.
The Drawing Room, Builth Wells, Powys
www.the-drawing-room.co.uk
Recently won a coveted César award from the Good Hotel Guide, as well as being named Welsh Restaurant of the Year by the AA.
Gliffaes Country House Hotel, Crickhowell, Powys
www.gliffaeshotel.com
Set in a stunning location slap bang in the middle of the Brecon Beacons National Park, Gliffaes is also hosting its tenth Annual Opera Weekend in February next year.
Harbourmaster, Aberaeron, Ceredigion
www.harbour-master.com
Multi award-winning hotel and restaurant with views of glorious Cardigan Bay.
Felinfach Griffin, Brecon, Powys
www.eatdrinksleep.ltd.uk
Wonderful restaurant with rooms. Great pub too.
The Drovers, Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys
www.food-food-food.co.uk
One of Wales' best loved small restaurants - offers superb cookery courses.
Carlton House, Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys
www.carltonrestaurant.co.uk
Run by Mary-Ann Gilchrist, of whom it was once said “If she set up in a cave halfway up a Welsh hillside the path to her kitchen would soon be worn”. Superb.