Some of the most exciting dining spots of all are Blackwood's Indian restaurants. The Valleys might be a far cry from Kolkata or Mumbai, but they happen to be home to some outstanding curry houses. If you head down to local highlights like Pengam Spice, you'll find classic dishes like chicken tikka or aloo gobi cooked with fresh Welsh ingredients. Great places to dine with family and friends, and just wonderful eateries to relax in after work, Blackwood's Indian restaurants can't wait to welcome your dining party.

On the other hand, you don't need to travel far for great Welsh cuisine either and the area is full of atmospheric gastropubs. Take the Angel Inn, which for a long time was just a traditional pub, though now has become a gourmet food magnet, drawing crowds from Newport and Caerphilly on a nightly basis. At Blackwood's British restaurants, you'll discover varied menus that are crammed with popular dishes, from curries and burgers to fish and chips or pies. Expect cheeseboards and ploughman's lunches packed with Caerphilly cheese and locally made pickles – and leave some room for a couple of real ales, too.