Grouse Inn honoured in national food awards

A well-known pub restaurant close to Llangollen has been doubly honoured in prestigious national food awards.

The Food Awards Wales 2022 recognise the success of professionals and establishments that continue delivering great flavours and experiences to their customers.

The Grouse Inn at Carrog has landed the title of Gastro Pub of the Year North and was also voted Gastro Pub of the Year Overall Winner.

A spokesperson for The Food Awards Wales, said: “These awards aim to thank those that work hard within the city’s food industry and contribute to making Wales a great gastronomic place to visit.

“It is true that Wales combines tastes and flavours from all over the world and the visitors can find different restaurants, gastro pubs and bistros to meet their needs.

“These people enhance the country’s reputation nationally and internationally, and we would like to make sure that the hard work of Wales’ food professionals doesn’t go unnoticed.

“It was lovely to be part of this celebration and we would like to congratulate all finalists and winners for their achievements!”

Other North Wales winners are:

Best Mediterranean Establishment: Tafarn y Gader Tapas, Bistro & Bar (Dolgellau)

Traditional Welsh Restaurant of the Year: The Toad (Colwyn Bay)

Wholesaler of the Year: Cotteswold Dairy Ltd (Llandudno Junction)

Outstanding Restaurant of the Year: Indulge Restaurant (Conwy)

Café/Bistro of the Year North: Green Island Bistro (Rhuddlan)

Restaurant of the Year North: Deadwood Smokehouse (Mold).

* For a full list of winners of The Food Awards Wales 2022 go to: https://creativeoceanicblog.wordpress.com/2022/04/12/the-winners-of-the-food-awards-wales-2022-are-revealed/