The Jackdaw

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Address: High St, Conwy LL32 8DB, UK

Phone: 01492 596922

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State: Conwy Principal Area

City: Conwy

Zip Code: LL32 8DB

opening times

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 7:00 – 11:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 – 11:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 – 11:00 PM
Friday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM, 6:00 – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM, 6:00 – 11:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

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Reviews

General Experience - We received a warm and friendly welcome, and the service throughout was excellent. The dining room had a cozy atmosphere, and it was fascinating to read about the history behind the restaurant’s name, which is explained in the menu. A standout touch was the background music—it was refreshingly modern, breaking away from the usual, old-fashioned tunes you might expect at a restaurant of this calibre.nDish Highlights from the Winters Menu:n* Forager’s Friend: This starter set the tone for the meal with its bold blend of flavours and impeccable presentation. A fantastic way to begin.n* Blaenau Slate: Unusual and distinct from anything we’ve ever had before. Not only was the presentation striking and reflective of the local area, but the flavours were equally impressive.n* “Bread Of Heaven”-A comforting array of bread with two homemade butters. The oat butter, in particular, was phenomenal.n* Juniper Smoked Trout: A beautifully composed dish with a well-balanced combination of flavours, thoughtfully crafted and delicious.

What can we say?nnLet’s start with the food: Such subtle flavours, so much so we were lingering over every spoon/fork/finger full trying to identify the exceptional ingredients on display.  The presentation was first class - you eat with your eyes and boy did we!nnThe service: From start to finish we were treated to great service. Gareth certainly knows his wines and his recommendations were spot on. We were delightfully surprised by the Welsh fortified wine - a wonderful compliment to the additional cheese course that we ordered.nnOverall a superb dining experience that we would happily repeat.

We went for my wife’s birthday and we will definitely visit again. Located in beautiful Conwy, the restaurant offers a seasonal taste of Wales with their delicious and creative take on traditional dishes and ingredients. Far from pretentious and very attentive to details, the wine pairing was well selected with a good variety. The staff were fantastic and made us feel comfortable throughout.

There’s going out to dinner and then there’s having a dinning experience and when you step through the unique doors of the Jackdaw, the latter is what you can expect.nnI can confidently say that this was the best food out that I’ve ever had!nnI booked a table for my wedding anniversary and we were warmly welcomed with a personalised, hand written card from Nick and all the staff.nnThe exceptional service, immediately puts you at ease with their friendly demeanour. Their enjoyment, knowledge and passion for what they do is infectious and it’s easy to see why they are so content.nnWhen you come to the Jackdaw, you are experiencing an artist at work in the hands of Nick Rudge. Each dish has a blend of flavours so lovingly and cleverly balanced that it takes you on a journey of simple decadence. You can taste the Welsh history in these plates, all given a twist of innovation as a nod to the future. This sense of perfect balancing was seamlessly enacted throughout the menu where each dish connected its story to the next.nnParticular highlights would have to be the enigmatic summer sip, the fresh and surprising pigeon jelly moose, Bread of Heaven and, of course, Lamb cooked three ways. We were also more than pleasantly surprised by our opening cocktail drink, Diodgriafel, a wonderful blend of foraged berries and Gin. A must have if you go!nnA complete gem of a place for all the right reasons. Surely, a Michelin star is soon to follow.

Superb meal by chef Nick Rudge who we saw on Great British Menu 2024. Tasting menu only these days. We went on a Wednesday if I recall correctly and it was only the chef and the manager there working 3 tables. Apparently they limit the number of heads on weekdays. The entrance is quite subtle, a single street level doorway and you climb some stairs to another imposing door, we were almost afraid to enter. But we were greeted warmly by the manager who had plenty of time to chat.nnThe food was all excellent, easily Michelin standard, one of the top two meals we had on a foodies tour of Scotland and Wales. The biggest revelation was the Bread of Heaven, which was made with traditional grains, including an innovative porridge like dish and spreads also infused with fermented grains if I recall. Bread is normally a side, or a filler, but Jackdaw truly elevated it to a stand alone dish. We didn't try the wine pairing.nnI read a review from just a few days earlier that clearly had the same menu, and they were unhappy. I don't know why. I found every dish enjoyable and innovative, and thought it was good value for an exquisite meal and great service given it was quiet.

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