Blog - Halen Môn

Welsh leeks join the Welsh GI family

Wales’ national vegetable and emblem, the Welsh leek, is now officially protected as it gains PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) UK GI status. It’s the third new Welsh product to achieve UK GI status joining Gower Salt Marsh Lamb and Cambrian Mountains...

Our favourites from CODE’s ’30 under 30 in hospitality’ in 2022

Our cafe, Tide/Llanw, here at Halen Môn has been lucky enough to host not one but two of those named in this year '30 Under 30' CODE hospitality list. Both Sam Lomas, formerly of River Cottage, and Nick Rudge of The Jackdaw Conwy, joined us last summer to cook for...

Five festive canapés

Dazzling canapés for the Christmas season. All easy to whip up before your guests arrive and perfect with fizz. Pleasingly little and perfectly balanced bites. Mackerel + pickled beetroot blinisA really easy recipe for making your own blinis, which are topped with...

Gifting well – a B Corp gift guide

At a time of year where thoughts turn to presents, we are trying to choose where we spend wisely – with businesses who want to do good in the world. Here we’ve put together a festive guide highlighting some of our favourite B Corp certified businesses and what they...

Homemade Christmas Gifts

We’ve put together a list of some of our favourite homemade gifts to make this Christmas- giving any of these, wrapped up in parchment paper and tied with some ribbon - will earn you some serious brownie points this festive season.  Salted honey brittleCo-founder of...

A Halen Môn gift guide – what to buy and for who?

While we know lots of people on our list would be pleased with a well-seasoned gift from Halen Môn, we also know that sometimes choosing can be difficult. We’ve put together a quick festive guide highlighting some of our favourites this year, from unusual stocking...

Eclade de Moules

:Eclade des moules originates from the Charente-Maritime region of France. Here, the pine forests run into the beautiful Ile de Ré beaches, which run into the Atlantic ocean. This is an identical set-up to one of our favourite nearby spots, Newborough beach, just down...

Congratulations to the new Prince and Princess of Wales

Back in 2019, we were delighted to host a visit from the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, now the Prince and Princess of Wales.    The pair returned to their previous home in North Wales to meet individuals and organisations in the region who are encouraging people...

We’ve won a traveller’s choice award 2022!

Every year, Tripadvisor celebrates attractions that consistently deliver brilliant experiences with a Travellers' Choice Award—and this year, we are proud to say we are part of an exclusive group, ranking among the top 10% of listings on Tripadvisor. Our one-of-a-kind...

Creatives we love in North Wales

North Wales may be best known for its sweeping coastlines and rugged landscapes but here we’ve put together the creative side of this area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. A quick list of some of our favourite creatives, makers and galleries that we think you should...

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Congratulations to the new Prince and Princess of Wales

Congratulations to the new Prince and Princess of Wales

Back in 2019, we were delighted to host a visit from the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, now the Prince and Princess of Wales.    The pair returned to their previous home in North Wales to meet individuals and organisations in the region who are encouraging people...

We’ve won a traveller’s choice award 2022!

We’ve won a traveller’s choice award 2022!

Every year, Tripadvisor celebrates attractions that consistently deliver brilliant experiences with a Travellers' Choice Award—and this year, we are proud to say we are part of an exclusive group, ranking among the top 10% of listings on Tripadvisor. Our one-of-a-kind...

Creatives we love in North Wales

Creatives we love in North Wales

North Wales may be best known for its sweeping coastlines and rugged landscapes but here we’ve put together the creative side of this area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. A quick list of some of our favourite creatives, makers and galleries that we think you should...

Tide/Llanw x Sam Lomas Supper Club

Tide/Llanw x Sam Lomas Supper Club

The weather gods shone upon our latest supper club, with Chef Sam Lomas returning to our tipi at Tide/ Llanw for one night only this July.  Sam began his career with Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall at River Cottage where he developed his passion for farm to table cooking....

Where to buy local seafood in North Wales

Where to buy local seafood in North Wales

A question we get asked again and again is: where can I buy seafood around Ynys Môn?' The strong tidal currents that flow around the sandbanks of the Menai Strait bring in a steady supply of food for local fish, so we have plenty on our doorstep. As well as favourite...

Host your event at Tide/ Llanw

Host your event at Tide/ Llanw

Our tipi, surrounded by a wild flower meadow in full bloom, is available for hire! This year, we've added a romantic beach hut amongst the poppies too.  Over the years we've hosted a huge variety of events: - weddings - mother and baby groups - comedy gigs - supper...

Wild swimming spots in North Wales

Wild swimming spots in North Wales

Wild Swimming, or simply swimming outdoors as some people would prefer to call it, has enjoyed a real resurgence in recent years in the UK. Something about the bracing water, the rushing air and the natural high of submerging yourself outdoors is addictive. North...

Nine very good places to eat and drink in Cardiff

Nine very good places to eat and drink in Cardiff

Recently, we found ourselves with just over 24 hours in our fair capital. It seemed fitting to visit as many of our suppliers as possible, and take in as many eateries as we could squeeze in. It's a hard job, but someone's got to do it. 1. Canna deli We started the...

Dogs of Tide

Dogs of Tide

We love dogs! And we want to see pictures of your pooches on our deck for chances to win prizes. Use @tide.anglesey and #DogsofTide on instagram to be in with the chance of winning dog-friendly prizes, and we'll share some of our favourite pictures here. 

Six beauty spots to visit on Ynys Môn/ the island of Anglesey

Six beauty spots to visit on Ynys Môn/ the island of Anglesey

We started making sea salt because we love Ynys Môn, and wanted to find a way to make a living here. We feel incredibly lucky to call the island, and this particular Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, our home. There is an abundance of beauty to be discovered, but...

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