Catch 22

Two words: Snickers trifle. Described by one devotee as ‘the best pudding in the world,’ it’s a local legend and commands a loyal following at this all-day brasserie. Praise indeed. A welcome pit-stop on the way to and from Holyhead, Catch 22 is one of the few restaurants on Anglesey that's open all year and doesn’t close early or out of season, making it 'a great asset to the community, not just for holidaymakers'. It's also very involved in local life, hosting markets and business events. Meanwhile, inside the modern two-storey building – attractively open-plan but with secluded seating areas and a striking pictorial relief of the island’s artisan producers – the owners serve up breakfast, coffee and cake and afternoon tea in addition to their full repertoire. The seasonal menu may be mainstream but it's far from narrow: crispy chicken wings with garlic and Parmesan butter (a 'legendary' family favourite) vie for popularity with the Welsh Cheddar croquettes, served with leeks, black garlic and Parmesan. Influences from further afield show in the Singapore-style chicken curry and pork belly bao buns, while the substantial bacon cheeseburger comes with baby gem, burger sauce, tomato, pickles, red onion and chunky, triple-cooked chips. The owners are also proud of their seafood supplies, as well as the dry-aged meats procured from a local butcher. And that Snickers trifle – a sybaritic concoction of malt panna cotta, peanut caramel and chocolate ganache – is available to take home if you’re too full to attempt it at the table. The drinks list covers all bases, from mango daiquiris and elderflower lemonade to Welsh beers and a short list of affordably priced wines (mostly below £30).