Denbighshire Restaurants

Picture House, The

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This restaurant, which was formerly a cinema hall, cannot be missed by those visiting the historic town of Ruthin. With great views and a tasteful refurbishment, which maintains the original qualities of the interior, in particular by highlighting the art deco features, it presents a unique ambience begging to be experienced.

• Address: 32 Well Street, Ruthin, LL15 1AW (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern British, Brasserie, Restaurant
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £12.00, Dinner: £30.00

Restaurant at Bodidris Hall Hotel

Bodidris Hall is built over the border between Flintshire and Denbighshire. I tell you this not to test your loyalties but rather to give you an inkling of the wonderful countryside that surrounds the hotel, with its restaurant open to the public.

• Address: Llandegla, LL11 3AL (Map)
• Cuisine(s): British, Welsh
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £43.00

Restaurant at Ruthin Castle Hotel

Bertie's Dining Room holds an AA 2 Rosette award for its outstanding modern European food and service. A spectacular location in an enchanting historic castle surrounded by parkland is fitting for this fine dining room with its sparkling chandeliers and oak panelling.

• Address: Castle Street, Ruthin, LL15 2NU (Map)
• Cuisine(s): International, Modern British, British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £21.00, Dinner: £40.00

Restaurant at The West Arms Hotel

Set in the foothills of the Berwyn Mountains is this drovers' inn, dating from the 13th century, full of character, right down to the inglenooks. With owners who know how to make you welcome one feels well on the way to a good visit.

• Address: Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, nr Llangollen, LL20 7LD (Map)
• Cuisine(s): French
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £28.00, Dinner: £47.00

Restaurant at Ye Olde Anchor Inn

This 18th century inn in the heart of Ruthin formerly served as a popular stopping off place for drovers on their way from Holyhead to Shropshire. Nowadays it is more likely the good folk of Shropshire dropping in for a meal in the seven day a week restaurant where a good variety of tasty dishes ranging from chateaubriand to breast of chicken stuffed with herbed cream cheese, followed by some pretty arresting desserts.

• Address: Rhos Street, Ruthin, LL15 1DX (Map)
• Cuisine(s): British, French
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £25.00

Tyddyn Llan Restaurant

The countryside of Denbighshire is particularly voluptuous. In a gentle wooded river valley is Tyddyn Llan, a Georgian farmhouse, all rough stone and Welsh slate that belies a rather more sophisticated interior, enhanced by Peter Kindred's paintings.

• Address: Corwen, Llandrillo, LL21 0ST (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £28.00, Dinner: £55.00

White Horse Inn, The

The White Horse Inn has much to recommend it, it is a 17th century drovers inn with fine views over the picturesque Vale of Clwyd, offering open fires, real ales and fine wines - a great place to meet and relax, with good food available, using mostly local produce as much organic as possible.

• Address: Hendrerwydd, nr Denbigh, LL16 4LL (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern European
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £12.00, Dinner: £34.00

Wynnstay Arms, The

Established in 1549 The Wynnstay Arms, at one time a secret meeting place of the Jacobites, today proudly stands testimony to many centuries gone by and even finds a mention in George Borrow's 'Wild Wales'.

• Address: Well Street, Ruthin, LL15 1AN (Map)
• Cuisine(s): International, Welsh, Brasserie
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £12.00, Dinner: £32.00