Everywhere you look these days, everything has to be modern and fashionable. Eateries in particular look for the contemporary image with designer decor, designer food and designer prices. Whatever happened to a traditional hearty meal accompanied by fine wines or fine ales' Well, the good news is that you can still find bastions of these traditional values.

The Gadlys Arms is located on the outskirts of Aberdare, a stone's throw from the picturesque Dare Valley Country Park and minutes from the beauty of the Brecon Beacons. This family-run gem boasts a variety of servings that will tempt anyone. The menu is all-encompassing, with a selection of fish such as silver bream and monkfish, pasta and risotto dishes, and speciality grill dishes - a particular highlight being the succulent sirloin steak served with a dreamy thick sauce of brandy, dolcelatte and cream. And, although these provide a tasty alternative, a myriad of Welsh-inspired delights are on offer too. All the produce has that vital distinction of being locally sourced to capture the flavour of the seasons.

Besides the varied restaurant choice, there is also a reasonably priced lunch menu, a wide range of vegetarian options and a sumptuous Sunday lunch that will take all afternoon to sleep off. With the generous servings, you'll leave The Gadlys Arms feeling entirely spoiled, and you'll want to return time and time again to take advantage of their wonderfully traditional values.