The remote island with a game-changing food scene that is one of Time Out’s best places to visit in the UK in 2026

The island of Anglesey was once known as the bread basket of Wales, or as ‘Mam Cymru’, the Mother of Wales. In medieval times, Anglesey’s rich, fertile soil grew enough produce to nourish the entire nation. These days, it still has some of the finest food that Wales has to offer (and supplies some of the finest sea salt in the world). And that’s just one of the reasons why Time Out named Anglesey one of the UK’s best places to visit in 2026. 

With a Michelin star and four AA rosettes, Sosban & the Old Butchers is the most decorated of the island’s restaurants. Its £175 nine-course menu is a mystery until you are sat at your table, but it always prioritises using the best locally sourced produce available on the day.

Of course, a dinner there is best reserved for a special occasion. For something more low-key, we recommend Tavern on the Bay, which provides superb views and elevated comfort food and The Store, which is brilliant for pizza, small plates and the odd DJ night. Award-winning Dylan’s takes pride in creating menus out of North Wales’ best produce while Catch 22 is a great place to go for an enormous platter of fresh local seafood. 

When you’re not eating, we recommend spending your time walking the Welsh Coastal Path around Anglesey. You’ll come across Beaumaris Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for being the ‘greatest castle never built’, the wildlife-packed Dingle Nature Reserve and the nineteenth century lighthouse standing proud above Llanddwyn Island. 

If you’d prefer to explore the island on wheels, book a trip in August to coincide with it’s annual Tour de Môn. With distances ranging from 3.5 miles to 106 miles, the cycling event takes place on Aug 23 and is open for anyone to take part. And for somewhere to stay, look no further than the gorgeous Château Rhianfa, a stately Grade II-listed Victorian villa with a private beach and views over the Menai Strait.

📍 Check out Time Out’s full list of the best places to visit in the UK in 2026.

Plus: The best new things to do in the UK in 2026.

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