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Western Telegraph
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Western Telegraph
Narberth restaurant named among UK's best by national awards
The National Restaurant Awards took place on Monday (June 9), celebrating "the brilliance and vibrancy of the UK restaurant scene, honouring the best chefs and operators across the country". Awards handed out at the annual event included: National Restaurant of the Year Gastropub of the Year Chef of the Year Cocktail List of the Year Wine List of the Year Opening of the Year Best Restaurant in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland (four individual awards) A list of the UK's top 100 restaurants was also revealed, featuring one Pembrokeshire restaurant - Annwn. The best restaurants in the UK The best restaurants in the UK, according to the National Restaurant Awards, are: Why Annwn is among the UK's best restaurants Annwn was ranked the 68th best restaurant in the country at the National Restaurant Awards. The Narberth-based restaurant describes itself as "a Welsh food movement" that pays homage to its Welsh surroundings and landscapes. It was recommended by the National Restaurant Awards for its "hyper-local food with a sustainable conscience". The Awards website explains: "Chef-patron Matt Powell serves a single 10-course menu that changes during the seasons using ingredients that are not only local to the area, including many that are foraged close by - often within walking distance of the restaurant - but those that support sustainable producers and the country's wild ecosystems. "A meal at Annwn starts with a selection of snacks, that might include bread 'cooked on the planc' and seasonal offerings such as cured and air-dried meats before getting to the heart of the matter with a procession of dishes that celebrate Pembrokeshire's bounty and which feature some unusual and not often used ingredients. "Plating is meticulous, with dishes served on a wide variety of crockery and items from the natural world to accentuate the restaurant's natural approach. "By contrast, the dining room is less formal than the food's presentation might suggest, with wooden tables and chairs, dark slate flooring, and vintage furniture creating a rustic but comfortable space in tune with its surroundings." Previous dishes at Annwn have included: Kilpaison oyster with purée, estuary plants, and an oyster cracker A broth of velvet swimmer crab, St Brides prawns, sea buckthorn emulsification, sea radish and (nicer than it sounds) scurvy grass Mallard accompanied by damson Paste, hazelnuts, and preserved hogweed seeds Customers agree Annwn is "one of the best in the world" It's not just the experts who love Annwn, but customers as well, with it boasting a perfect 5 rating on Tripadvisor from 46 reviews. It has been described by visitors as a "culinary gem", "one of the best in the world" and a "beacon worth travelling a long way" for. Have you visited Annwn before? (Image: Tripadvisor) One person, commenting about their experience at Annwn, said: "Top 3 restaurant in the world for a special experience. "I am fortunate to have eaten at highly rated restaurants all over the world, including those with multiple Michelin stars. "Annwn stands out for the authentic and deeply immersive experience into Welsh food, history, and community. It was worth every penny and much more." RECOMMENDED READING: Another customer, posting on Tripadvisor, added: "True to name, Annwn is out of this world, in the best of ways. "A fabulous experience of top Michelin quality food in a wonderfully intimate and personal setting. Cannot recommend highly enough. "Surely Annwn will be awarded its star very soon. "Matt is the most committed and passionate chef I have spoken with and, together with Naomi, they host a brilliant experience."
Wales Online
3 days ago
- Business
- Wales Online
Best restaurant in Wales crowned the winner at National Restaurant Awards 2025
Best restaurant in Wales crowned the winner at National Restaurant Awards 2025 This is the second year running the restaurant has been crowned the best in Wales, after being named the best in the UK in 2023 and 2022 Located in the peaceful setting of the Dyfi Estuary, the Powys eatery is the most highly-awarded restaurant in Wales (Image: Heather Birnie ) A destination restaurant in Powys has been crowned the best in Wales in this year's National Restaurant Awards for the second year running.. Ynyshir, which is one of Wales' top rated restaurant and boasts two Michelin stars, won the 'Best Restaurant in Wales' category at the National Restaurant Awards 2025 ceremony on Monday evening, June 9. This is the second year running the restaurant has been crowned the best in Wales, after being named the best in the UK in 2023 and 2022. This year, the Welsh establishment joins the likes of other prestigious restaurants in the UK, including The Ritz in London which was named the UK's best restaurant for this year. The National Restaurant Awards is voted for by the UK's leading chefs, restaurateurs and food writers. For the latest restaurant news and reviews, sign up to our food and drink newsletter here . Ynyshir is run by top chef Gareth Ward and is the first and only double Michelin-starred restaurant in Wales. Located in the peaceful setting of the Dyfi Estuary, the Powys eatery is the only Welsh restaurant to be awarded two Michelin stars, and is the most highly-awarded restaurant in Wales. Article continues below Kilpaison oyster dish in Annwn restaurant in Narberth (Image: Annwn ) Now, it will have another accolade under its belt, but it is not the only Welsh or Welsh-linked restaurant to have been successful in this year's National Restaurant Awards. Michelin Green starred Annwn in the Pembrokeshire town of Narberth once again made it onto the Top 100 restaurants in the UK list for the second year running, alongside London-based restaurants Brat and Mountain, which are run by Anglesey-born chef Tomos Parry. In the list, Ynyshir was ranked in ninth position, while Mountain was listed in the 11th spot, Brat was ranked in the 54th position and Annwn was ranked in the 68th spot. The full list of awards: National Restaurant of the Year: The Ritz The Square Opening of the Year: AngloThai Highest New Entry: OMA Best Restaurant in England sponsored by Estrella Damm: The Ritz Best Restaurant in Northern Ireland: The Muddlers Club Best Restaurant in Wales sponsored by Square: Ynyshir Best Restaurant in Scotland sponsored by Liberty Wines & Charles Heidsieck: Lyla Chef of the Year sponsored by HG Walter: Mark Birchall Restaurateur of The Year sponsored by Chapman Ventilation: David Carter Chef to Watch sponsored by Belazu: Aaron Potter One to Watch sponsored by Woods Foodservice: One Club Row The Estrella Damm Sustainability Award: The Free Company Gastropub of the Year: The Devonshire The Service Award sponsored by Liberty Wines: Woven by Adam Smith Wine List of the Year sponsored by Charles Heidsieck: Row on 5 Cocktail list of the Year: BiBi Lifetime Achievement Award sponsored by Seven Rooms: Skye Gyngell Article continues below The full list of winners at the National Restaurant Awards: The Ritz Moor Hall The Ledbury Trinity Bouchon Racine OMA AngloThai Osip Ynyshir Dorian Mountain The Devonshire Kiln Restaurant Gordon Ramsay Woven by Adam Smith Ikoyi Lyla A Wong Da Terra Brooklands by Claude Bosi Lyle's Kitchen Table Josephine Bouchon Endo at the Rotunda Paul Ainsworth at No.6 Restaurant Pine Canteen The Unruly Pig Sabor Row on 5 Restaurant Sat Bains BiBi Kolae The Sportsman L'Enclume Higher Ground Camille Core by Clare Smith Claude Bosi at Bibendum Chishuru The Glenturret Lalique Frog by Adam Handling JÖRO Grace & Savour Updown Farmhouse Dongnae Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons Opheem Restaurant Interlude KOL AGORA Akoko Chez Bruce Brat The Forest Side Gorse Humble Chicken Cornus Morchella Skof Sollip Cedar Tree by Hrishikesh Desai Starling Plates Wilson's The Kinneuchar Inn Solstice Annwn The Clove Club Wildflowers The French House Mýse Restaurant Hjem Sola The Angel at Hetton The Muddlers Club Heft Inver The Little Chartroom The Fordwich Arms The Black Swan at Oldstead Upstairs by Tom Shepherd The Grill by Tom Booton Hide The Parkers Arms Solo Fallow Forge at Middleton Lodge Lita The Quality Chophouse Planque Gymkhana Lisboeta Crocadon Luca The Seahorse The Palmerston Trivet St. JOHN Maison Francois
