The Jackdaw Conwy

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Average Price
££££ - £50 - £79
Cuisines
British
Ambience
Cool, Cosy, Traditional
Awards
SquareMeal UK Top 100
Food Occasions
Dinner, Lunch
Special Features
Vegetarian options
Food Hygiene Rating

About

The Jackdaw is a restaurant in Conwy, Wales, run by ex-Fat Duck chef Nick Rudge, blending modern British and Welsh techniques and flavours in a smart, contemporary dining room.

The Jackdaw name has special significance in Conwy, North Wales - Jackdaw (or jac-do in Welsh), is the nickname given to a person born within the walls of Conwy town, taken from the jackdaws which can be found nesting in the walls of the town and castle. Chef proprietor Nick Rudge doesn't technically qualify, but he is a North Wales native from nearby Llandudno, and he worked in the area before taking a job at Heston Blumenthal's world famous Fat Duck restaurant in Bray.

In 2021 Nick Rudge returned to North Wales and opened The Jackdaw in Conwy, a contemporary British restaurant that combines techniques learned in his seven years at The Fat Duck with top quality local Welsh produce. Inside, the restaurant is smart but relaxed - bare wood tabletops match the hardwood floors, whilst bookshelves and fireplace give an otherwise minimal room some homely comforts.

Rudge’s cooking may have been mostly forged in Bray, his menus often pay homage to Wales. Mains include a dish of Welsh salt duck with pickled damson and hispi cabbage, and Welsh beef sirloin with Bara Brith and girolles. Local produce abounds all over the menu, from barbecued Llyn scallops with chicory leaf, pickled celery and grapes, to flamed mussels with parsley, garlic and fennel veloute, and Welsh cheeses with seasonal chutney. What better way to finish than with a Snowdon Pudding (Prdin Eryri, in Welsh) with Amarena cherry and lemon cream.

The menu is available both as a tasting menu and as an a la carte, and there is an optional wine flight available with the former. The a la carte menu is only available for lunch and dinner on Fridays and Saturdays. The restaurant is easy to reach for visitors, sitting just a few minutes walk from the train station in the centre of Conwy town.


FAQs

Does the restaurant have vegetarian options?

Yes, there are vegetarian options.

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Who is the head chef?

The head chef is Nick Rudge.

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Does the restaurant have disabled access?

Unfortunately due to the nature of the town of Conwy and the layout of the building, the restaurant is unable to provide access to wheelchair users. The restaurant is on the first floor.

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Location

High Street, Conwy, Conwy, LL32 8DB

01492 596 922 01492 596 922

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Opening Times

Lunch
Mon Closed
Tue Closed
Wed 12:00-16:00
Thu 12:00-16:00
Fri 12:00-16:00
Sat 12:00-16:00
Sun 12:00-16:00
Dinner
Mon Closed
Tue Closed
Wed 18:00-23:00
Thu 18:00-23:00
Fri 18:00-23:00
Sat 18:00-23:00
Sun Closed

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3 Reviews 
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Derek F

16 February 2023   - Verified Diner
Food & Drink 4
Service 4
Atmosphere 4
Value 5

Degsyb

Robert L

23 November 2022  
Food & Drink 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5

A jewel in conwy - in sympathy with the historic place - both food and atmosphere. They are doing well with three AA stars and feel this is just the beginning!

david E

04 September 2022   - Verified Diner
Food & Drink 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Fabulous

Fabulous place, lovely food- great evening. 

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