An Anglesey eatery has been named in the Good Food Guide’s 100 Best Local Restaurants list for 2024 - with particular praise for a 'Snickers Trifle' dish, apparently touted as "the best pudding in the world" by patrons.

Catch 22 Brasserie, in Valley, near Holyhead, has earnt the listing as chef co-owner Neil Harley-Davies, in partnership with wife Melissa and sister-in-law Ellie, puts the finishing touches to a new, first-floor cocktail bar and lounge area, due to open in the Spring of 2025.

Catch 22 Brasserie opened in 2017, and is named in reference to the Joseph Heller novel.

Mr Harley-Davies said: "Since opening, our name has caused some confusion as many believe we are exclusively a seafood restaurant, which is definitely not the case - there is plenty of choice for all appetites."

The restaurant, which opened in 2017, is named after the Joseph Heller novel and, despite what its name may suggest, does not serve only seafoodThe restaurant, which opened in 2017, is named after the Joseph Heller novel and, despite what its name may suggest, does not serve only seafood (Image: Supplied)

He added: "There have been ups and downs, it’s the nature of the industry, but we are in a fortunate position in a beautiful part of the world, and we are able to do what we love while using the very best ingredients from some of the finest producers anywhere in Wales."

Having grown up in Menai Bridge, Mr Harley-Davies trained as an accountant with the dream of one day opening his own restaurant.

He quickly switched from calculators to cooking and began training as a chef in Cardiff, later working at a Michelin-starred restaurant in Berkshire before returning to North Wales and a role as the first head chef at Dylan’s Restaurant, in his hometown.

Upon acquiring Catch 22’s London Road site in 2016, he and his team were "forced to demolish and build from scratch," creating a purpose-built premises with a "rustic yet modern" look.

Mr Harley-Davies said: "That’s another reason for the name, we took a step forward and two back but got there in the end after a lot of hard work and determination."

Employing more than 30 staff, the restaurant can cater for up to 120 covers and can serve as a venue for weddings, corporate functions, and family celebrations.

Mr Harley-Davies added: "Holding events and wedding parties is going to be a big part of our offering going forward.

"The extended bar lounge area provides more space for customers who want to visit for a drink and to socialise, separately from the dining areas, and allows us to bring something a little different to the island."

Catch 22 Brasserie is supplied by companies including Halen Môn, Mermaid Seafoods, Bragdy Cybi, Menai Oysters, Heartland Coffee, Blas ar Fwyd, Llefrith Cybi, Anglesey Fine Foods, and Damara Môn.

For more information, please visit the website at https://www.catch22brasserie.co.uk/, call 01407 238220, or email info@catch22brasserie.co.uk

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