Sosban

This was the second time we ate here, and it certainly won’t be the last. As this outstanding restaurant uses seasonal produce we intend on going back later in the year. I have never eaten food like this; in fact it’s more like an explosion of all your senses rather than eating food - a truly extraordinary experience. As this is a fixed menu, where all the diners enjoy the experience together, it’s quite a unique evening. Stephen, the head chef and owner, who clearly has one of the most well defined palate’s along with the knowledge of science behind food and food prep, greets you with an overview of the evening to come. You can see each course being prepped at the pass and Stephen explains the reasons, the ingredients and the process of each course along with the paired wines. His knowledge is extensive and skills are insanely honed! Real nice guy too. It was an absolute joy to be part of such culinary experience within such cool surroundings. The food is the best I’ve tasted anywhere in the world and the journey he takes you on just blows your mind and your senses. Kasabian as the soundtrack was a stroke of genius! Service was consistently attentive and what a cool environment! If you ever eat at one fine dining restaurant in your life, let it be this one.

Having tried on and off for 8 years to get in to Sosban, a stroke of luck had us finding a booking the day after my birthday. It did not disappoint - a tiny venue with space for 12 across three tables, our sitting had 8 (4, 2 & 2). Incredibly intimate, as the experience begun with the chef, Stephen talking us through the various beverage options all personally curated & selected. Not a menu in sight. The way the evening is curated, with mind-blowing food throughout, will blow you away. If you're lucky enough to get a table, make sure to go! Sustainable cooking, mind bending flavours & ingredients, friendly staff - it has it all.

I should imagine it’s not fine finding if you don’t know what you’re having. I can’t seem to find any menus 👀. If you’re going to charge people £175* for small food samples please include what they are going to be eating so people won’t diss like them. I’m assuming once cooked and not knowing what you’re going to have may result in people not liking it or eating it all. I also assume probably a fact that you wouldn’t give the money/refund back from the booking if people don’t like the food as they can’t see a menu to prepare from 👀 We have found another lovely restaurant that’s cheaper yet offer fantastic food choices. Unfortunately you might have been a hit and good review if there was a menu supported before paying a big deposit/price for the “food” you offer. Without seeing the food it’s a weird mystery and to much at price on the line for not knowing what food you will get. (Your online website is complicated and don’t show a menu) In business simple is sometimes better off.

An absolutely top notch evening. No menu & no particular wine list, just enjoy everything. Just 8 covers when we dined there which makes for an intimate dining experience.

Food extraordinary, but not in a good way. Service attentive. Booked this restaurant because it had received rave reviews, unfortunately, 2 of my guests found it difficult to eat most of the food served. So much so that I decided we couldn’t face any more of these tastings and had to leave the restaurant. We had already paid £294 as a deposit for four and I offered to pay a further £500. The chef (owner) refused this offer and insisted that we pay £1000 in total! I paid this amount under aggressive duress from the chef and his partner. Hugely disappointing.

Fantastic 1 star Michelin restaurant. Extremely attentive service with first class food. Booking essential. A 'hidden' tasting menu where you are told what each course is as you get It. (Ring ahead if you have any intolerances etc) The food is out of this world. Unusual food combinations at times which work so very well. Highly recommended

Very enjoyable evening with engaging staff. Chef very knowledgeable and passionate about his food and wine, giving background to each course and advice on the wine to accompany. A gem of a restaurant on the high street.

We should have checked the number on the door but once seated it was like we were taking part in an episode of Inside No.9. In the space of the old butchers shop, four tables of two were individually introduced to the evenings concept by Head Chef whilst his Commis Chef meticulously laid plates. It was a secret tasting menu with wine pairing and as a loosener we were offered a fizzy scrumpy cider, apparently made in the technique of Champagne. This needed to be nursed as the main wine wasn't due to commence until 8.30. The two Chefs were busy at the pass preparing courses and each individual plate was dryly explained, thankfully to us all at once. In my reviews I would normally describe the food but at Sosban the ingredients of each serving is vast and more complicated than a science lesson, however the taste and flavour of each course reached its conclusion worthy of his star. Overall, the food was thoughtful and different, albeit smaller portions than the norm at such restaurants and one or two more courses would have been welcomed. The lively background music often competed with Head Chefs explanations and the evening ended quite abruptly, perhaps with the trademark twist we had expected at the start with an absence of coffee and petit fours.

Without a doubt, this was the absolute best dining experience I've had in the U.K. From the first course to the last, every bite was a delicious surprise. The welsh lamb was the best I've ever had!