Wales Travel Guide

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Cuisine

Regional specialties:
• Welsh rarebit (cheese on toast).
• Bara brith (a type of tea bread).
• Laver bread, which is made with seaweed.
• Welsh cakes (made with sultanas or currants).
• Welsh cawl (a meat and vegetable broth).

Regional drinks:
• Brains beer.

Legal drinking age: 18.

Tipping: A service charge (usually 10-12.5%) might be included in the prices stated on the menu but it is more likely to be added to the bill at the end. This is technically an optional charge. Where ‘service is not included', a tip of at least 10% is expected. Diners should check the bill thoroughly, as tipping is not required on top of a service charge. Tipping is not expected, but is welcomed, in bars and pubs if ordering at the bar.

Nightlife

Bars, restaurants, night clubs and cinemas are common in the cities and towns. Smoking is banned in all enclosed public spaces, including pubs, clubs and restaurants.