{"id":172681,"date":"2025-06-10T10:19:12","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T10:19:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/172681\/"},"modified":"2025-06-10T10:19:12","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T10:19:12","slug":"best-restaurant-in-wales-crowned-the-winner-at-national-restaurant-awards-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/172681\/","title":{"rendered":"Best restaurant in Wales crowned the winner at National Restaurant Awards 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This is the second year running the restaurant has been crowned the best in Wales, after being named the best in the UK in 2023 and 2022<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/4_JWR_CDF_050123_ynyshir_06.jpg\" alt=\"A plate of Raw Lobester Tail Nahm Jim\" loading=\"eager\"  \/>Located in the peaceful setting of the Dyfi Estuary, the Powys eatery is the most highly-awarded restaurant in Wales(Image: Heather Birnie)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">A destination restaurant in Powys has been crowned the best in Wales in this year&#8217;s National Restaurant Awards for the second year running..<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Ynyshir, which is one of Wales&#8217; top rated restaurant and boasts two Michelin stars, won the &#8216;Best Restaurant in Wales&#8217; category at the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalrestaurantawards.co.uk\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">National Restaurant Awards 2025 <\/a>ceremony on Monday evening, June 9. This is the second year running the restaurant has been crowned the best in Wales, after being named the best in the UK in 2023 and 2022.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">This year, the Welsh establishment joins the likes of other prestigious restaurants in the UK, including The Ritz in London which was named the UK&#8217;s best restaurant for this year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The National Restaurant Awards is voted for by the UK&#8217;s leading chefs, restaurateurs and food writers. For the latest restaurant news and reviews, sign up to <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/newsletter-preference-centre\/?view=Solus&amp;mailingListId=f81ad470-dcdf-46d8-bced-ef028cdfb4b8&amp;utm_source=solusarticle\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">our food and drink newsletter here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Ynyshir is run by top chef Gareth Ward and is the first and only double Michelin-starred restaurant in Wales.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Located in the peaceful setting of the Dyfi Estuary, the Powys eatery is the only Welsh restaurant to be awarded two Michelin stars, and is the most highly-awarded restaurant in Wales.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2_BSR_300124_annwn_02.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Kilpaison oyster dish in Annwn restaurant in Narberth(Image: Annwn)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Now, it will have another accolade under its belt, but it is not the only Welsh or Welsh-linked restaurant to have been successful in this year&#8217;s National Restaurant Awards.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Michelin Green starred Annwn in the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/all-about\/pembrokeshire\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Pembrokeshire<\/a> town of Narberth once again made it onto the Top 100 restaurants in the UK list for the second year running, alongside London-based restaurants Brat and Mountain, which are run by Anglesey-born chef Tomos Parry.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">In the list, Ynyshir was ranked in ninth position, while Mountain was listed in the 11th spot, Brat was ranked in the 54th position and Annwn was ranked in the 68th spot.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">The full list of awards:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"UnorderedList_unordered-list__gzblI\">\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">National Restaurant of the Year: <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">The Ritz<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">The Square Opening of the Year: <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">AngloThai<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Highest New Entry: <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">OMA<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Best Restaurant in England sponsored by Estrella Damm: <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">The Ritz<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Best Restaurant in Northern Ireland: <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">The Muddlers Club<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Best Restaurant in Wales sponsored by Square: <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Ynyshir<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Best Restaurant in Scotland sponsored by Liberty Wines &amp; Charles Heidsieck: <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Lyla<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Chef of the Year sponsored by HG Walter: <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Mark Birchall<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Restaurateur of The Year sponsored by Chapman Ventilation: <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">David Carter<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Chef to Watch sponsored by Belazu: <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Aaron Potter<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">One to Watch sponsored by Woods Foodservice: <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">One Club Row<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">The Estrella Damm Sustainability Award: <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">The Free Company<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Gastropub of the Year: <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">The Devonshire<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">The Service Award sponsored by Liberty Wines: <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Woven by Adam Smith<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Wine List of the Year sponsored by Charles Heidsieck: <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Row on 5<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Cocktail list of the Year: <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">BiBi<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Lifetime Achievement Award sponsored by Seven Rooms: <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Skye Gyngell<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">The full list of winners at the National Restaurant Awards:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol class=\"NumberedList_numbered-list__oytz_\">\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">The Ritz<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Moor Hall<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">The Ledbury<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Trinity<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Bouchon Racine<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">OMA<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">AngloThai<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Osip<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Ynyshir<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Dorian<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Mountain<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">The Devonshire<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Kiln<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Restaurant Gordon Ramsay<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Woven by Adam Smith<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Ikoyi<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Lyla<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">A Wong<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Da Terra<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Brooklands by Claude Bosi<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Lyle\u2019s<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Kitchen Table<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Josephine Bouchon<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Endo at the Rotunda<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Paul Ainsworth at No.6<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Restaurant Pine<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Canteen<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">The Unruly Pig<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Sabor<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Row on 5<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Restaurant Sat Bains<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">BiBi<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Kolae<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">The Sportsman<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">L\u2019Enclume<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Higher Ground<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Camille<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Core by Clare Smith<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Claude Bosi at Bibendum<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Chishuru<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">The Glenturret Lalique<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Frog by Adam Handling<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">J\u00d6RO<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Grace &amp; Savour<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Updown Farmhouse<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Dongnae<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Le Manoir aux Quat\u2019Saisons<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Opheem<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Restaurant Interlude<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">KOL<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">AGORA<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Akoko<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Chez Bruce<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Brat<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">The Forest Side<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Gorse<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Humble Chicken<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Cornus<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Morchella<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Skof<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Sollip<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Cedar Tree by Hrishikesh Desai<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Starling<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Plates<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Wilson\u2019s<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">The Kinneuchar Inn<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Solstice<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Annwn<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">The Clove Club<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Wildflowers<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">The French House<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">M\u00fdse<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Restaurant 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