A VEGAN bistro and café in Rhuddlan has been named the best of its kind in Wales, winning two awards at a national food awards.

Green Island Bistro, a popular destination on the town’s High Street, won Café / Bistro of the Year Overall Winner at the Food Awards Wales in Cardiff.

The restaurant, which opened during the COVID-19 pandemic, also defended its title of best café/bistro in North Wales, scooping the prize for the second consecutive year.

In a post on social media, owner Sara Turner said: “It’s official - we’ve been awarded Best Bistro/Cafe in Wales.

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"Not just North Wales, the whole of Wales - totally shocked and overwhelmed to win this.

"Thank you so much to all our amazing customers that voted and to my amazing family and staff for making this possible - a vegan cafe winning best cafe/bistro."

Green Island Bistro was also nominated for vegetarian restaurant of the year at the last Welsh Restaurant Awards.

As well as running the bistro, Sara’s business also operates as a vegan/plant-based food delivery service covering Abergele, Kinmel Bay, Rhyl, Prestatyn, St Asaph and Rhuddlan.