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A champagne and oyster bar tucked into a century-old Llandaff pub is a choice that takes confidence, and the Heathcock pulls it off without blinking. The menu changes twice daily, leans hard into nose-to-tail Welsh cooking, and shares a kitchen philosophy with sibling pub the Hare & Hounds in Aberthin. Sharing plates are the move here. The Michelin Guide awarded it a Bib Gourmand, and the kitchen garden out back keeps things seasonal whether you like it or not.
The awards strongest first
- Top 50 Gastropubs 2026 · #74 · Top 50 Gastropubs
- Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
One number, weighted & current 85
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
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Braised rabbit pappardelle
“who honed his skills at the Hare & Hounds after a grounding in Italian food that’s reflected in his signature dish – braised rabbit pappardelle”
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Welsh rarebit
“To start you might choose Welsh rarebit, Pembrokeshire Oysters or grilled ox heart.”
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Confit pork belly
“resulting in dishes like confit pork belly with homemade black pudding and crispy ham hock”
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Chicken, bacon and leek pie
“Sharing dishes are a big part of the experience at the Heathcock, bringing the table together, whether it’s a chicken, bacon and leek pie, a slow-cooked lamb shoulder or a whole baked seabass.”
Top 50 Gastropubs, 2026
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