A dining pub just outside Brecon has been crowned the UK’s top hidden gem dining destination in a new list.

A new national ranking by Kia has named The Felin Fach Griffin as the best rural restaurant with food worth travelling for. The list highlights restaurants off the beaten path that score highly on reviews, sustainability, electric vehicle accessibility, parking, and scenic appeal.

The Felin Fach Griffin tops the list thanks to its locally sourced, seasonal menus that celebrate the best of Welsh produce. From slow-cooked lamb to garden-grown vegetables, the food is refined and rooted in strong sustainability credentials. This excellent food is aaired with the inn’s cosy rural charm. With easy onsite parking and EV charging nearby, it’s the perfect reward at the end of a scenic drive.

Described by reviewers as “appealingly unpretentious” and “warm, welcoming, and characterful”, this dog friendly spot also offers accommodation, meaning guests can turn a memorable meal into a relaxed countryside getaway.

The ranking is based on TripAdvisor reviews, Michelin recognition, sustainability, and EV access.

Chapters Restaurant in Hay-on-Wye also came in at number five on the UK-wide list.

The top 5 UK restaurants worth travelling for in the list are:

1. The Felin Fach Griffin, Brecon, Wales – 8.9/10

2. The Small Holding, Cranbrook, Kent – 8.6

3. Moor Farm Catthorpe, Lutterworth, Midlands – 8.4

4. Osip, Bruton, Somerset – 8.2

5. Chapters Restaurant, Hay-on-Wye, Wales – 8.1

A Kia spokesperson said: “We wanted to inspire drivers to make the most of the UK’s incredible culinary landscape and The Felin Fach Griffin is the perfect example of a destination where the journey is just as rewarding as the food itself. We created this ranking to spotlight hidden gems that are truly worth the drive – places where quality, sustainability and stunning scenery come together. Whether you’re in an EV or a family car, these are the kinds of places that turn a meal into an unforgettable road trip.”