‘Great local’ Ceredigion pub crowned among the best in the UK

With the help of some of the biggest names in the British food and drink industry including Tom Parker-Bowles, Raymond Blanc, Prue Leith and Ed Bedington (Chair of Judges for The Great British Pubs Awards) as well as hundreds of reviews and rewards, the news outlet has come up with a list of the top 100 pubs in the UK.

Introducing the list, the Daily Mail said: “The Great British pub, embedded in our culture for centuries and almost entirely unique to our corner of the world, comes in many guises, from village locals that are the beating heart of rural communities, to Michelin-starred city boozers.

“The ones you can’t forget? They’ll woo you in with a pretty beer garden in summer, and a crackling fire and comfy chair in winter, while serving up local beers and hearty fare.

“A gentle evolution in recent decades has seen families, including four-legged members, now welcomed with open arms.”

Vice Chairman of Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), Ash Corbett-Collins, added: “The Great British boozer remains the envy of the world.

“Nothing can beat the warm atmosphere, friendly welcome and top-quality cask beer and real cider found in your humble local.”

Welsh pubs among the best in the UK

The Welsh pubs among the best in the UK, according to the Daily Mail, are:

• Y Ffarmers (Llanfihangel y Creuddyn, Ceredigion)
• The Black Bear Inn (near Usk, Monmouthshire)
• Tafarn Sinc (Rosebush, Pembrokeshire)
• Nag’s Head Inn (Abercych, Pembrokeshire)
• Cresselly Arms (Cresswell Quay, Pembrokeshire)
• The Cottage Loaf (Llandudno, Conwy)
• The Boat at Erbistock (Wrexham)
• Tŷ Coch Inn (Porthdinllaen, Gwynedd)
• Hare and Hounds (Aberthin, Glamorgan)
• The Felin Fach Griffin (Felinfach, Powys)

You can see the full list of the UK’s top 100 pubs on the Daily Mail website.

Why Y Ffarmers is among the UK’s best pubs

Y Ffarmers was named among the top 100 best pubs in the UK by the Daily Mail.

Located in Llanfihangel y Creuddyn, around seven miles from Aberystwyth, Y Ffarmers has been a freehold pub since the 17th Century.

Despite being devastated by a fire back in 2017, the pub is now “flourishing” according to the Daily Mail, under owners Caitlin Morse and Lewis Johnston.

Welsh chef Nathan Davies also recommends the pub.

“We’re very lucky to have such a great local pub in Y Ffarmers; I particularly love the fabulous Sunday lunch, which uses lovely local produce and local suppliers,” he said, speaking to the news outlet.

If you’re looking for a pint recommendation, the Daily Mail suggests Hoppy Pale by Bragdy Dwy Afon – Two Rivers Brewery (£4.40).

Dogs are also welcome at Y Ffarmers, both in the bar and outside.

The Ceredigion pub has also received high praise from visitors on Tripadvisor, with the pub boasting a 4.5 out of 5 rating from 637 reviews.

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One person, commenting on Tripadvisor, said: “We have just been and had the most lovely Sunday lunch in such a pretty village, the pub is lovely, we sat in the beautiful garden in the sunshine, the roast dinner was amazing.

“The staff are all very pleasant.

“It’s a lovely drive to it with stunning views. Would definitely recommend and will return.”