The North Wales AA Rosettes winners
Nick Rudge winning 3 Rosettes at the AA Hospitlity Awards for The Jackdaw Conwy (Source: The Jackdaw Conwy, Facebook)
The winners of the AA Hospitality Awards were announced this week, and North Wales restaurants were showered with Rosettes.
The awards ceremony is attended by world-renowned chefs, and celebrates the success of those in the industry.
As well as Michelin starred Sosban & The Old Butchers receiving four Rosettes, newcomer The Jackdaw, Conwy was awarded with three Rosettes (pictured). Owner and Head Chef Nick Rudge thanked his team on social media:
We are thrilled to be featured in the 2023 AA Restaurant Guide, along with only one other establishment in Conwy county to be awarded 3 Rosettes. A huge thank you to our team for the dedication and hard work put in everyday.
Onwards and Upwards.
Let’s take a look at the winners, as listed from The Daily Post.
4 Rosettes
Sosban & The Old Butcher's, Menai Bridge, Anglesey
"Divertingly compelling and complex cooking from a local hero" - AA Inspector
3 Rosettes
The Jackdaw, Conwy
"Modern Welsh cooking in an intimate upstairs venue" - AA Inspector
Bodysgallen Hall, near Llandudno
"Elegant country house cooking with impeccable balance" - AA Inspector
Pale Hall Hotel, near Bala
"Contemporary country house hotel cooking" - AA Inspector
2 Rosettes
Gaerwen Arms
"Homely pub with views of Snowdonia" - AA Inspector
Hotel Portmeirion
"Lively modern Welsh cooking in a fantasy Italianate village" - AA Inspector
Penmaenuchaf, Dolgellau
"Modern British cooking in a Snowdonia garden room" - AA Inspector
Ty Castell, Caernarfon
"Modern international tapas in historic building" - AA Inspector
Porth Tocyn Hotel, Abersoch
"Well-established country house with first-class cooking" - AA Inspector
Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel, Betws-y-Coed
"Modern Welsh cooking in a beautiful riverside setting" - AA Inspector
Castle Hotel, Conwy
"Sound cooking in a local landmark" - AA Inspector
Bryn Williams at Porth Eirias, Colwyn seafront
"Stylish waterfront bistro offering excellent cuisine" - AA Inspector
Signatures restaurant, Conwy
"There's plenty of craft and attention to detail throughout" - AA Inspector
Brasserie 1786 at The Kinmel Hotel. Abergele
"Cooking with a modern edge and a seasonal approach" - AA Inspector
Imperial Hotel, Llandudno
"Grand hotel cooking with views of the sea" - AA Inspector
Dunoon Hotel, Llandudno
"Local ingredients and unpretentious British cooking" - AA Inspector
1 Rosette
Bron Eifion Country House Hotel
"Modern British cooking in a Victorian summer residence" - AA Inspector
Padarn Brasserie, Llanberis
"Contemporary flavours at the foot of Snowdon" - AA Inspector
The Gunroom at Plas Dinas, Caernarfon
"Charming small restaurant with a royal family connection" - AA Inspector
The Dining Room, Abersoch
"Pint-sized local bistro with appealing food" - AA Inspector
Quay Hotel, Deganwy
"Modern cooking and views of Snowdonia" - AA Inspector
St George's Hotel, Llandudno
"Patriotic Welsh cooking in a grand seafront hotel" - AA Inspector
