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South Wales Argus
9 hours ago
- South Wales Argus
Monmouth and Penarth restaurants named among world's best
From Sydney to Marrakesh, London to Paris, and everywhere in between, the experts at La Liste have reviewed thousands of restaurants from around the world based on publications, guidebooks and online reviews. As a result, it has established a list of the world's best restaurants, which includes five in Wales. Welsh restaurants among the world's best The restaurants in Wales that have been named among the world's best by La Liste are: Ynyshir (Powys) Annwn (Narberth) The Whitebrook (Monmouth) Sosban and the old Butchers (Menai Bridge) Home by James Sommerin (Penarth) You can see the full list of the world's best restaurants on the La Liste website. The 2 South Wales restaurants among the best in the world The Whitebrook Address: Whitebrook, Monmouth, NP25 4TX La Liste score: 85 The Whitebrook is a Michelin-star restaurant located just out of Monmouth by the Wales/England border. The award-winning restaurant also holds a Michelin Green Star, 4 AA Rosettes and is "regularly included in the Top 50 list of restaurants in the UK", according to its website. It is described by the Michelin Guide as "the very definition of a destination restaurant". The guide explains: "This place's isolated woodland feel is all part of its inherent charm. "A nature-inspired colour theme and rustic wood flooring suit the location down to a tee. "Ingredients are sourced from Wye Valley and their own kitchen garden, and are used in botanically based dishes with natural flavours." The Whitebrook's signatures include Middle White suckling pig and Hereford raspberries with garden herb sorbet. It also has its own "creative" vegetarian menu. The Whitebrook also comes highly recommended by visitors, boasting a 4.6 (out of 5) rating on Tripadvisor from 562 reviews. One person posted: "Outstanding. Went for the wife's birthday, an excellent food tasting experience. "Every dish carefully crafted with some incredible flavours from some real unique ingredients locally foraged." Home by James Sommerin Address: 1, Royal buildings, Penarth CF64 3EB La Liste score: 80 Home is also a Michelin-star restaurant and one of the best places to eat in the world, according to La Liste. An experience at the Penarth-based restaurant is a "small, intimate affair" that provides "an immersive yet warm and friendly experience". And as the name implies, Home is staffed almost exclusively by family members, with James Sommerin and his daughter Georgia working together in the open kitchen. But the best and most intriguing part about Home is that the interior and menu are both kept secret. SquareMeal explains: "Diners enter by ringing a bell, and the windows are covered by curtains so you can't see inside. "Once you are seated, you will notice an envelope on the table - this contains the 'surprise menu'. RECOMMENDED READING: "It's up to you whether you open it and find out what's to come or wait and let it be a true surprise." The surprise menu changes regularly and is full of "impeccable" dishes that make great use of produce provided by local suppliers, the Michelin Guide adds. "Wales should be as proud of this restaurant as any Josh Adams try," it continues.
Powys County Times
9 hours ago
- Powys County Times
Machylleth restaurant named among the best in the world
A Powys restaurant that offers a "truly unique" experience for customers has been named among the best in the world. From Sydney to Marrakesh, London to Paris, and everywhere in between, the experts at La Liste have reviewed thousands of restaurants from around the world based on publications, guidebooks and online reviews. As a result, it has established a list of the world's best restaurants, which includes five in Wales. Welsh restaurants among the world's best The restaurants in Wales that have been named among the world's best by La Liste are: Ynyshir (Powys) Annwn (Narberth) The Whitebrook (Monmouth) Sosban and the old Butchers (Menai Bridge) Home by James Sommerin (Penarth) You can see the full list of the world's best restaurants on the La Liste website. The Powys restaurant among the best in the world Ynyshir Address: Ynyshir Restaurant & Rooms, Eglwys Fach, Machynlleth, SY20 8TA La Liste score: 96 Ynyshir is a two-Michelin-star restaurant located in Machynlleth that offeres a "truly unique" experience to all customers, the Michelin Guide explains. It adds: "Head for rural Wales and this matt-black, part-Georgian house with an immersive approach and a mellow soundtrack. "The evening starts early, which gives Chef-Owner Gareth Ward five hours to take diners on a playful culinary journey around the globe. "He has a particular reverence for Japanese cuisine, with sashimi and A5 Wagyu beef likely to appear on the surprise menu of around 30 vibrant, exceptionally skilful servings. "Regional sheepskins and handmade crockery show the team's pride in their Welsh locale, while you can extend your visit in one of the luxurious bedrooms." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ynyshir Restaurant & Rooms (@ynyshirrestaurant) The highly decorated Ynyshir was also named among the UK's best at the National Restaurant Awards earlier this month. It's not just the experts who love Ynyshir, but customers as well, with the Machynlleth-based restaurant boasting a 4.6 (out of 5) rating on Tripadvisor from 459 reviews. One guest, talking about their experience on Tripadvisor, said: "Can't wait to go back! "Wow, this restaurant certainly lives up to its reputation had the most amazing time, food was exceptional, DJ played great music throughout the experience and what a lovely man Gareth Ward is who took the time to chat to people.
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Yahoo
'Well-to-do' South Wales town named among the poshest in Britain
A south Wales town "fringed by pebble beaches and parkland" and described as one of the "priciest addresses in Wales" has been named among the poshest spots in Britain. From St Andrews to St Ives, The Telegraph has come up with a list of Britain's 15 poshest towns. Introducing the list, the news outlet said: "Posh is a bit of a love-hate thing, isn't it? "Most of us, the lesser-privileged masses, nurture an envious dislike for those who get to live in a whirl of Michelin stars, Barbour jackets, cashmere, Krug and organic everything. These well-to-do towns come with art galleries, boutique shops, buzzing restaurants, chic little hotels and celebrity residents Discover the full list here ⬇️ — Telegraph Travel (@TelegraphTravel) March 17, 2025 "But when it comes to a nice British mini-break? That's exactly the world we want to inhabit, just for a weekend. "We want towns that have comely high streets, shops we can't afford, fancy bakeries, big, fat stately homes and a certain air of gentility. "So, here are a few of those, where you can at least play at being posh for a while." The poshest "well-to-do" towns in Britain, according to The Telegraph, are: Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire Bruton, Somerset Harrogate, North Yorkshire Salcombe, Devon Ludlow, Shropshire Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan Holt, Norfolk Marlow, Buckinghamshire St Andrews, Fife Cheltenham, Gloucestershire St Ives, Cornwall Stockbridge, Hampshire Stamford, Lincolnshire Wilmslow, Cheshire Aldeburgh, Suffolk Penarth was the only Welsh location to feature among The Telegraph's list of Britain's poshest towns. The news outlet explained: "Ever since Victorian shipping tycoons built their mansions on Penarth's Marine Parade, this has been one of the priciest addresses in Wales. "It's a great location, fringed by pebble beaches and parkland, overlooking the Bristol Channel." Notable places to visit in Penarth, according to The Telegraph, include: The restored Art Deco pier Michelin-star restaurant Home by James Sommerin Danish bakery Brød The indie shops including award-winning Griffin Books (just one of the delights in the Grade II-listed Windsor Arcade) RECOMMENDED READING: The road in one of South Wales' 'poshest' neighbourhoods among UK's most expensive South Wales' 'answer to the Hamptons' among UK's best places to live by the sea Inside Wales' most expensive home dubbed 'Peter's Pie Palace' on market for £8m But the place that is top of The Telegraph's "where to see (and be seen)" list is Penarth's "hottest new dining spot" - The Touring Club, recent winner of a Michelin Bib Gourmand. While Wales is well known for it's rugby, one of Penarth's major claims to fame comes via another sport - golf. "The venerable Glamorganshire Golf Club, close to Penarth's cliffs, was the birthplace of the Stableford scoring system, now used worldwide," The Telegraph revealed.
