From the inviting driveway, the sheep in the surrounding fields and the outdoor tables with fresh flowers, the first impressions of The Shippon were positive. The recent renovations inside were, quite frankly, brilliant. I loved the way they’d used lighting to illuminate the old animal troughs and used old milk vessels as lamp shades. I’d been able to make a booking online (which I always prefer) and we were shown to our seats by a welcoming server. Despite visiting on a midweek evening, the...

Llyndir Hall hotel, nestled away in the village of Rossett, Wrexham is a popular hotel for leisure and business guests, plus it's one of Wrexham's premier wedding venues. But what about the food - and is it worth visiting to receive 20% off the food bill with your This Is Wrexham card? To answer this, we sent our blogger Jennifer and her husband along for a meal and to assess if the restaurant is a destination in itself... From the inviting driveway, to the colourful lights and the sheep...

Nestled on the banks of the River Dee in the picturesque village of Bangor on Dee, Wrexham - I'd heard from many locals that the Royal Oak offers excellent quality of food. It also boasts this unique riverside setting with a warm and friendly welcome which all combine to make it a cut above the average village pub. This gastropub boasts a recent proud history too, famed in 2015 for winning the Wrexham Gourmet Burger Challenge and also Restaurant of the Year at the Wrexham Tourism Awards in...