Mark Williams

United Kingdom

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Quirky North Wales café where you can try 'Welshman's Caviar'

1 week ago | dailypost.co.uk | Mark Williams

Caffi’r Cob have had to expand their café in Mold due to the sheer popularity of this quirky little eatery. They have recently extended into the unit next door to make room for extra diners. Owner Rob Lowe was fed up with having to turn customers away, so was left with no choice other than to make the premises larger. You now walk directly into a small room with a counter, which now also leads to a bigger dining area on the right.
Mold 'institution' brings golden pies to queuing customers

2 weeks ago | dailypost.co.uk | Mark Williams

The humble pie has to one of Britain’s greatest food-based inventions. We just can’t seem to get enough of the simple baked culinary masterpieces. People are willing to queue down the high street to get their mitts on their warm outer cases. The history of pie goes back thousands of years, and originated with the early Egyptians who made a sweet pie filled with honey. The Romans adopted the idea, using the pastry crust as method to preserve the ingredients inside the pie.
Tiny North Wales kebab house where the portions are anything but small

3 weeks ago | dailypost.co.uk | Mark Williams

This popular takeaway in Mynydd Isa was a finalist in this year’s British Kebab Awards 2025. They previously won the best kebab in Wales award back in 2022. The awards, in association with Just Eat, aimed to champion the efforts of local takeaways and restaurants in a celebration of the industry. The kebab industry is worth more than £2.2 billion to the UK economy. That sure is a lot of pitta bread.
North Wales' first Italian restaurant still pulling in the crowds 66 years on

1 month ago | dailypost.co.uk | Mark Williams

The iconic Alfredos Restaurant first opened its doors in 1959 as the first Italian place to eat in North Wales. The restaurant is located in a large 13th-century building dating back to the founding of the medieval town, and is a popular destination for residents and visitors alike. Alfredos was founded by Biagio Ramiconi, after he converted the former Boot Inn and Plas Coch into a restaurant.
Idyllic waterside coffee cabin is 'like stepping into Narnia'

1 month ago | dailypost.co.uk | Mark Williams

A humble outdoor coffee cabin, nestled along the Llangollen canal has recently received a mention in ‘The Guardian’ as part of ‘some of the best walks in the country’. It’s difficult to argue about a walk, which is part of a World Heritage Site, where you can embark on a Horse Drawn Boat Trip, experience a Narrow Boat ride, or visit the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct.
I tried one of North Wales' best chippies and was too full for dessert

1 month ago | dailypost.co.uk | Mark Williams

When it comes to naming your favourite chip shop in north Wales. Enochs chippie always seems gets a mention. They have recently been named amongst the UK’s top fish and chip shops. It's achieved the prestigious National Federation of Fish Friers' (NFFF) Quality Accreditation, sponsored by Sarsons Vinegar. Named after Arthur Enoch Hughes, a Conwy fish merchant, Enochs Fish and Chips has been going strong in Llandudno Junction since 1963, and in Danny White-Meir family’s hands since 1988.
Tiny North Wales café serving 'heavenly' Welsh pancakes

1 month ago | dailypost.co.uk | Mark Williams

Want an excuse to eat as many pancakes as you want? Shrove Tuesday traditionally marks the start of a period of abstinence, associated with clearing your cupboards of goods such as sugar, fats, and eggs ready for Lent. Pancake Day, or Shrove Tuesday as it's more formally known, is the perfect excuse to stuff yourself full of delicious fluffy goodness.
The chain restaurant in Welsh seaside town whose interior makes it feel unique

2 months ago | dailypost.co.uk | Mark Williams

The ‘Torello Lounge’ can be found on the bustling high street of Prestatyn. You can’t hardly miss the dark green tiled sign above their door, which is overlooked by the newly fixed high street clock across the road. The lounge has a sprinkling of white tables and chairs outside its large windows that open right out, just perfect for a spot of people watching. It is a large lively welcoming place with some more intimate tables in the corners.
'We put footballer's Sunday takeaway roast to the test and the smell that filled my car was something else'

2 months ago | dailypost.co.uk | Mark Williams

Wrexham AFC midfielder Jordan Davies has taken on the running of the Croes Howell near Wrexham. The popular restaurant is located on Straight Mile, which is between Llay and Rossett. The venue suddenly closed its doors in 2023 but reopened last year in partnership with Richard Watkin, who runs The Fat Boar pubs in Wrexham and Mold. The four-hundred-year-old building has a bright, modern feel with a stunning outside terrace that overlooks the Cheshire plain.
I visited the 'proper old school' town centre pub packed with character that you just can't beat

2 months ago | walesonline.co.uk | Mark Williams |Joanne Ridout

Tucked away just a stone's throw from Llandudno town centre and within easy reach of the railway station, this well-liked pub offers a variety of hand-pulled beers sourced from local and independent breweries, accompanied by an array of pub classics served all day long. The Albert has an unpretentious charm, boasting outdoor covered wooden kiosks at its front for those looking to enjoy a pint alfresco.