Three south Wales pubs have been named among the cosiest in Britain.

As we draw closer to autumn, the Good Food Guide has come up with a list of the best cosy pubs from across the country that are a must-visit.

Introducing the list, the food experts said: "As the autumn draws in, we've picked out some of Britain's best cosy pubs.

"They don't just stoke the open fires and keep the logs well stacked, these pubs serve up relaxed, warm vibes, good local beers and even better cooking."

Welsh pubs among Britain’s cosiest

The Welsh pubs that are among the cosiest in Britain, according to the Good Food Guide, are:

  • Hare & Hounds, Aberthin
  • Heathcock, Cardiff
  • Inn at the Sticks, Llansteffan
  • The Bunch of Grapes, Pontypridd
  • The Felin Fach Griffin, Brecon
  • Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, Wrexham (CLOSED)

You can see the full list of Britain's Cosiest pubs via the Good Food Guide website.

The 3 South Wales pubs among the cosiest in Britain

Hare & Hounds (Aberthin)

Hare & Hounds is one of three south Wales pubs to feature among Britain's cosiest and has an overall rating of 'Good' on the Good Food Guide website.

It is described as a "snug village pub" with an "everchanging menu".

The Good Food Guide said: "Stablemate to The Heathcock in Cardiff, this snug village pub brims with folksy features: wonky whitewashed stone walls, stripped floorboards, a Welsh dresser loaded with jars of preserved fruits, and a wood burner in an inglenook that contrasts with the polished metal of the open kitchen.

"The ever-changing menu takes its cue from the setting – traditional by inclination, but shot through with contemporary freshness.

"Executive chef (and local boy) Tom Watts-Jones previously worked at Fergus Henderson's St John in Clerkenwell, and it shows."

Hare & Hounds was also revealed as one of the best pubs in the UK recently in a listicle by the Daily Mail.

While it also boasts a 4 (out of 5) rating on Tripadvisor from 516 reviews.

Heathcock (Cardiff)

Heathcock is another south Wales pub to be named among Britain's cosiest and also has an overall rating of 'Good' on the Good Food Guide website.

The Cardiff-based pub is commended for its "laid-back sophistication".

The Good Food Guide explains: "From bar to beer garden, the Heathcock majors in laid-back sophistication: expect simple white walls, reclaimed furniture, a decent selection of beers, and warm, efficient service.

"Here, informality never equates to idleness, and the same is true of the food, which – for all its rustic edges – is intelligent and considered."

Heathcock has also been well-received by visitors, with a rating of 4 on Tripadvisor from 259 reviews.

The Bunch of Grapes (Pontypridd)

The Bunch of Grapes, located in Pontypridd, is the third south Wales pub to feature among Britain's cosiest, according to the Good Food Guide.

The food experts explain: "The cottagey feel of this stone-built pub in a quiet street in Pontypridd makes it equally appealing to locals out for a pint or two of premium cask or keg beer (from Wales and beyond), or those from further afield in search of cutting-edge modern Welsh cooking.

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"A warmly hospitable feel prevails throughout, and canine guests are welcome in the bar.

"The kitchen makes the best of prime Welsh materials for fried cockles, leeks, laverbread and pancetta on sourdough, or perhaps filling ravioli with Pantysgawn goat's cheese and chipotle on roasted squash velouté."

The Bunch of Grapes also has its own in-house microbrewery and craft beer shop, while an on-site bakery is in the pipeline, the Good Food Guide revealed.