Town Hall Diner in Powys

An absolutely incredible experience. Everything about Ynyshir is outstanding. It truly is the Best Restaurant in the UK.

Chicken in a basket followed by black forest gatux. Fantastic. Wait is this the right place?

If you don’t often find yourself in Mid-Wales, I would say coming for the dining experience at Ynyshir is worth the trip alone.Situated up in the hills, the restaurant is stunning. Incredible grounds with natural flora surrounding the building.31 courses & 1 me.From start to finish, the dining experience is extremely well curated. Hella local ingredients like crustaceans from Aberdovey (less than 5 miles away). In essence, both local Welsh and premiere sourced ingredients prepared with strong Japanese influence for a number of dishes. However, there were courses with Chinese, Thai, and Vietnamese flavours as well.The Welsh lamb spare rib, otoro belly skewer, and Alaskan cod velouté were some of my favourites but I would be hard pressed to find a dish I didn’t thoroughly enjoy.Thank you to Chef Gareth, Somm Rory, and the whole team for an unforgettable experience. Congrats on the recent National Restaurant Awards #1 result.

I'll be honest, I was trepidatious about a 30 course meal. I've been too full to finish 6 course menus before. But what Ynyshir delivers is 30 individual, perfectly crafted mouthfuls. Each one is absolute culinary perfection, served by the chefs themselves, who are not only passionate about the food, but who hold Gareth and his entire approach in such high esteem, its a pleasure to behold. I've eaten in some great restaurants but this is without a doubt the best meal I've ever eaten (not cheap, but worth every penny!!)

From the moment we arrived the team and experience was frankly perfect. How we'll ever find somewhere else to match up is the only problem now.If you can, please do yourselves a favour and reserve the pass bench. Gareth was an engaging guy and fascinating to watch. A genuinely top guy who has created an experience unparalleled anywhere else I have ever been.

Amazing again... Dinner and house room for 1 night was a real treat. Evening meal and welcome course and drink nice touch. Would have preferred bed sheets to be ironed and hot fresh cooked breakfast (like last time) as opposed to box left at the door in the morning, but still tasty. Saving up to come back soon I hope...

Unbelievable restaurant, had the most incredible time, banging food and head chef Corrin genuinely made our night!

Fortunate enough to have eaten here. Lunch at the chefs table. Simply fantastic experience and the best food I’ve eaten. Beautifully presented and explained peppered with visits from the head chef Gareth Ward who you can see ‘cheffing’ in the kitchen. The service was exemplary. All of this whilst surrounded by the Cambrian Mountains. Amazing day. Thank you Ynyshir.

Culinary Theatre at its Finest!! This was a absolutely amazing experience that we will never forget. Obviously it goes without saying that the food was exceptional but it was all the little added extras that made it truly stand out from any other dining experience we’ve ever had. The smells, the surroundings & the music all played a roll alongside the amazing Japanese inspired menu put on by Chef Gareth Ward. A must visit for any foodie out there!

Ynyshir is an experience in every sense. From the moment you arrive it feels like you've stepped into some sort of interactive theatre experience. It just can't be compared to 'going out for a meal' - that's not what this is. This is talented, passionate, curious chefs working with the finest produce they can lay their hands on. Easily the most exciting food we've ever had the privilege of tasting and a brilliant start to our honeymoon... Although slightly sore heads the next day thanks to Charlie keeping us topped up with some great wine and sake all night!