Food and drink

Landlords Nicola and Leighton Hopkins, who have run Y Maerun since 2014

How this once-empty pub became a local success story

Indian Summer owner Mohon Uddin, who has been part of the Monmouth community for 27 years, is delighted to have won this award for 2026 again

Indian Summer owner Mohon Uddin, who has been part of the Monmouth community for 27 years, is delighted to have won this award for 2026 again

Beloved takeaway praised after winning top food award from Restaurant Guru for 2026

Health concerns have resulted in a number of products being pulled from UK shelves, including food items, clothing items and skincare products.

Health concerns have resulted in a number of products being pulled from UK shelves, including food items, clothing items and skincare products.

'Do not eat' and 'stop using' warnings to shoppers at Asda, Tesco, Waitrose and more

Families have been mourning the end of an era as the Beefeater at the Coldra has closed on Thursday

Families have been mourning the end of an era as the Beefeater at the Coldra has closed on Thursday

'End of an era' as family restaurant that hosted birthdays and memories closes

The Coldra Beefeater pictured the day after serving its final customers

The Coldra Beefeater pictured the day after serving its final customers

Pictures show eerie scenes after iconic restaurant closes for good

Symptoms include fever, vomiting and headaches, with some cases even resulting in convulsions. In rare cases, the infection can lead to meningitis.

Symptoms include fever, vomiting and headaches, with some cases even resulting in convulsions. In rare cases, the infection can lead to meningitis.

Waitrose apologises to shoppers as disease-causing bacteria sparks recall warning

The Hungry Cowboy, based in Cwmbran and founded by Dale Hewings, took home the title at this year’s British Street Food Awards finals in Sheffield.

The Hungry Cowboy, based in Cwmbran and founded by Dale Hewings, took home the title at this year’s British Street Food Awards finals in Sheffield.

A street food business that launched just a year ago named a 'food legend'

The Greyhound Inn has just been crowned Wales' most dog-friendly pub

The Greyhound Inn has just been crowned Wales' most dog-friendly pub

This pub offers dogs their own menu and has just been named Wales' best - here's why

The Coldra Beefeater in Newport (pictured) is one of five in South Wales closing today (September 10).

The Coldra Beefeater in Newport (pictured) is one of five in South Wales closing today (September 10).

Beefeater to close 5 South Wales restaurants today - see the full list of locations

The full list of traders for this year's Newport Food Festival has been confirmed with many traders returning after previous years

The full list of traders for this year's Newport Food Festival has been confirmed with many traders returning after previous years

From Nigerian street food to Welsh cakes, city's food festival menu revealed

The Tesco Big Night In roadshow is coming to Newport and Risca

The Tesco Big Night In roadshow is coming to Newport and Risca

Here's where Tesco ‘Best Night In’ roadshow is coming to two Gwent supermarkets

Win a luxury tea hamper in our fantastic competition

Win a luxury tea hamper in our fantastic competition

This £300 luxury tea hamper could transform your daily brew

Government responds to concerns El Nino will lead to food security issues in UK

Aldi has discontinued a range of products in recent years, including
its Dairyfine Blonde and Moser Roth Vegan Blonde chocolate bars.

Aldi has discontinued a range of products in recent years, including
its Dairyfine Blonde and Moser Roth Vegan Blonde chocolate bars.

Aldi discontinues popular chocolate bar that 'always sold out' as shoppers ask 'why'

All 106 Beefeater restaurants across the UK will close for the final time this week as part of Whitbread's restructuring plan

All 106 Beefeater restaurants across the UK will close for the final time this week as part of Whitbread's restructuring plan

Jobs lost as major UK restaurant chain closing all 106 sites after 52 years

The cost of a £100 food shop has already risen to £138.60. The FDF warns it could reach £147.50 by July next year.

The cost of a £100 food shop has already risen to £138.60. The FDF warns it could reach £147.50 by July next year.

£100 grocery shop could cost £147.50 next year as food prices rocket

A general view inside of an M&S store

A general view inside of an M&S store

Marks and Spencer

M&S has quietly slashed prices on these popular products

The Coldra Beefeater is set to close its doors for the final time this week in an end of an era.

The Coldra Beefeater is set to close its doors for the final time this week in an end of an era.

The end is days away for this restaurant that has welcomed families for decades

Faisal Rahman, celebrates his latest food hygiene milestone just weeks after opening SONA at the Celtic Manor

Faisal Rahman, celebrates his latest food hygiene milestone just weeks after opening SONA at the Celtic Manor

New Celtic Manor restaurant celebrates major milestone just weeks after opening

Crossways Brewers Fayre restaurant in Caerphilly is one of the many Brewers Fayres set to close for good on September 7

Crossways Brewers Fayre restaurant in Caerphilly is one of the many Brewers Fayres set to close for good on September 7

Popular family restaurant chain closes all nine Wales locations

We tried the new Indian Three Elephants in Langstone

We tried the new Indian Three Elephants in Langstone

Inside the city restaurant serving food fit for a king

Bicester Brewers Fayre is among the sites lost as the parent company shuts all UK branches

Bicester Brewers Fayre is among the sites lost as the parent company shuts all UK branches

UK restaurant chain closes all 89 sites including popular Newport spot

The John Fielding, Wetherspoons in Cwmbran, is cutting the price on food and drink for one day only

The John Fielding, Wetherspoons in Cwmbran, is cutting the price on food and drink for one day only

Cwmbran pub cuts food and drink prices for one day only later this month

Nok & Roni Thai Greek Bistro is taking over the former site of The Whole Earth Thai Bistro, owned by Prae Hamilton, which closed in August after 22 years

Nok & Roni Thai Greek Bistro is taking over the former site of The Whole Earth Thai Bistro, owned by Prae Hamilton, which closed in August after 22 years

Thai and Greek restaurant set to open in former favourite bistro

Fowl & Fury is one of Newport Market's newest traders in the food court

Fowl & Fury is one of Newport Market's newest traders in the food court

This popular city market's funniest 'bad reviews' reveal why people love it

The outside of The Tamarind Indian restaurant on Commercial Street, Risca, where a giant food hygiene rating sign has been displayed across the front of the building

The outside of The Tamarind Indian restaurant on Commercial Street, Risca, where a giant food hygiene rating sign has been displayed across the front of the building

'I've never known a restaurant so proud' – Risca restaurant goes viral

The beloved current team at Porky's during the restaurant's recent 39th birthday celebrations

The beloved current team at Porky's during the restaurant's recent 39th birthday celebrations

Nearly 40 years on, this pizza favourite still has people coming back for more - why?

Haribo bringing 'delicious' US sweets to UK in time for Halloween

'Do not eat' warning issued to Tesco shoppers after 'health risk' recall

Shoppers at supermarkets across the UK, including Tesco and Asda, have been issued warnings this week as products were recalled by the FSA and OPSS

Shoppers at supermarkets across the UK, including Tesco and Asda, have been issued warnings this week as products were recalled by the FSA and OPSS

Warnings to shoppers at Tesco and Asda as products recalled in UK supermarkets

Coldra Beefeater will close next week

Coldra Beefeater will close next week

End of an era as iconic Newport restaurant prepares to close forever

IKEA in Cardiff is hosting a night of bottomless meatballs

IKEA in Cardiff is hosting a night of bottomless meatballs

Fancy some Swedish meatballs? You can get bottomless ones at this IKEA

Maindee Hotel in Newport is taking part in a scheme to help fight food poverty

Maindee Hotel in Newport is taking part in a scheme to help fight food poverty

Having a pint at this pub in Newport could help food banks in the area

McDonald's first launched its Monopoly promotion back in 2006.

McDonald's first launched its Monopoly promotion back in 2006.

McDonald's axes major promotion after 20 years as customers say 'no reason to go now'

A total of eight people have now been arrested following a protest outside the Defence Security Resilience Cymru event in Newport

A total of eight people have now been arrested following a protest outside the Defence Security Resilience Cymru event in Newport

More arrests made by police at major defence event protest - but how many?

It appears one Table Table restaurant in South Wales has been saved by Queensway Inns.

It appears one Table Table restaurant in South Wales has been saved by Queensway Inns.

Pub restaurant chain to close 3 South Wales sites TODAY - but has one been rescued?

A total of 22 new restaurants were added to the MICHELIN Guide in August.

A total of 22 new restaurants were added to the MICHELIN Guide in August.

'Hidden gem' restaurant in South Wales among 22 new additions to the MICHELIN Guide

Whitbread is set to close all of its 261 standalone restaurants in the coming days, affecting brands such as Brewers Fayre and Beefeater.

Whitbread is set to close all of its 261 standalone restaurants in the coming days, affecting brands such as Brewers Fayre and Beefeater.

Pub and restaurant chain to close 15 South Wales sites in the coming days - full list

Ashbridge Inn in Cwmbran

Ashbridge Inn in Cwmbran

UK pub restaurant chain to close site in Gwent the coming days

Daniel and Tiffany Smart behind the bar of the Lower New Inn which they recently took over

Daniel and Tiffany Smart behind the bar of the Lower New Inn which they recently took over

New owners celebrate major milestone after taking over pub

Chris Harrod, head chef at The Whitebrook, has recently been featured in top hospitality magazine Chef & Restaurant and sharing his cooking philosophy

Chris Harrod, head chef at The Whitebrook, has recently been featured in top hospitality magazine Chef & Restaurant and sharing his cooking philosophy

Why one of Wales' top Michelin-starred chefs is making national headlines

Whitbread is shutting all its standalone branded restaurants, which will result in the loss of around 3,800 jobs.

Whitbread is shutting all its standalone branded restaurants, which will result in the loss of around 3,800 jobs.

UK steakhouse chain to close all 20 of its restaurants this week - see the full list

All Beefeater (pictured) and Brewers Fayre sites across the UK are closing this month

All Beefeater (pictured) and Brewers Fayre sites across the UK are closing this month

Over 3,800 jobs lost as UK restaurant chain closing all 195 sites after 52 years

Treasure House has secured a four out of five hygiene score

Treasure House has secured a four out of five hygiene score

Popular takeaway scores almost top hygiene score after latest inspection

Harbour Fish Bar in Newport has secured a top hygiene rating

Harbour Fish Bar in Newport has secured a top hygiene rating

Could this be one of the area's most trusted takeaways after latest inspection?

Crossways Brewers Fayre restaurant in Caerphilly is one of the many Brewers Fayres set to close for good on September 7

Crossways Brewers Fayre restaurant in Caerphilly is one of the many Brewers Fayres set to close for good on September 7

Popular family restaurant will close its doors for good in just a few days

A number of US fast food chains will be opening in the UK by the end of 2026

A number of US fast food chains will be opening in the UK by the end of 2026

All the US fast food chains opening branches in the UK in 2026 for first time

The team behind Scout Coffee and Basecamp have been recognised with a Great Taste Award 2026

The team behind Scout Coffee and Basecamp have been recognised with a Great Taste Award 2026

One Welsh coffee roaster beat thousands of rivals to win top industry award

Thai District's team is bringing the taste of Thailand to Newport

Thai District's team is bringing the taste of Thailand to Newport

These Thai dishes are drawing crowds to a new foodie haven just weeks after opening

The team at Bar.Code celebrate their third consecutive top food hygiene score

The team at Bar.Code celebrate their third consecutive top food hygiene score

No excuses now as award-winning restaurant lands another 5-star score in hygiene

Customers have highlighted its coffee, cakes and customer service

Customers have highlighted its coffee, cakes and customer service

Tripadvisor users ranked the best cafés in the area - but which one came out on top?

Reporter Olivia Griffin with a portion of fish and chips

Reporter Olivia Griffin with a portion of fish and chips

Two years after its 5p chips made headlines this chippy is still a bargain

The UK’s 25 best fish and chip shops have been revealed - see if your local chippy made the list.

The UK’s 25 best fish and chip shops have been revealed - see if your local chippy made the list.

South Wales fish and chip shop with 'universally superb food' named among UK's best

TV's award-winning chef Clodagh McKenna is heading to Newport's popular food festival this October

TV's award-winning chef Clodagh McKenna is heading to Newport's popular food festival this October

One of TV's best-known chefs is coming to Newport this October