Cwmbran vegan pub shortlisted for Food Awards Wales 2026
The Queen Inn, ranked ninth globally for vegan cuisine, joins ten finalists for the 2026 Food Awards Wales, with winners to be announced in Swansea.
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The Queen Inn, ranked ninth globally for vegan cuisine, joins ten finalists for the 2026 Food Awards Wales, with winners to be announced in Swansea.
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