Bite Me!

I do love a good farm shop, and the Rhug Estate shop is one that I always try and visit whenever I’m passing through Wales (which is not that often, unfortunately).  Instead of the usual sheep, you’re greeted by the sight of a field of bison grazing contentedly – well, to be truthful, last time I was there they were all lying down looking like big brown clumps, but I expect they do the noble prairie grazing thing too, when it’s not raining.

The shop itself has grown rapidly over the past few years and is used by tourists and locals alike – always a good sign.  There’s a proper, award-winning butchery selling organic meat from the estate, a coffee shop, a take-away for more substantial snacks and meals, and the main shop which sells fresh fruit and vegetables along with local cheeses (including my favourites from the Snowdonia Cheese Company), preserves, cakes, olives – you name it!    

If you can’t see yourself visiting Rhug in the near future, the empire does seem to be expanding and they now have a stall at Borough Market, as well as an online shop which is worth a look-in.  No bison online though, sadly.

Rhug Estate, Corwen, Denbighshire, LL21 0EH