Take the taste of Wales home with you from this small, family-run deli in the middle of the town. There are some 40 cheeses, Welsh meats and cured sausages, marinades from a nearby smokehouse, Anglesey sea salt, pies from Cardiff, fresh salad items and locally brewed alcohol, to name just a handful of delicacies.
Elephant and Bun Delicatessen
Wales
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