The Jackdaw

Fine dining restaurant · Conwy

The Jackdaw

Fine dining restaurant · Conwy

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High St, Conwy LL32 8DB, United Kingdom

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Nestled in charming Conwy, The Jackdaw elevates traditional Welsh dining with creative, seasonal dishes and impeccable service that feels warm and inviting.  

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High St, Conwy LL32 8DB, United Kingdom Get directions

thejackdawconwy.co.uk
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High St, Conwy LL32 8DB, United Kingdom Get directions

+44 1492 596922
thejackdawconwy.co.uk
@thejackdawconwy
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The Jackdaw

"Jackdaw is the name given to a person born within the walls of Conwy, making this an aptly named restaurant in the town centre. It’s a snug, intimate place nestled on the first floor of a characterful building that was once a cinema. The modern tasting menu has a distinct playful edge, backed up by wonderful Welsh produce and complementary flavour combinations. Service is warm and the wines are listed by how far away they were produced from Conwy, as the jackdaw flies." - Michelin Inspector

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Elena Apple

Google
Was there on 15th February as a birthday treat. It was a lovely experience and I enjoyed all the food save for one Blaenau slate but that was down to personal taste. The wine pairing was interesting and I'd definitely do it again. My only negative is as it was a tasting menu and all 10 covers were eating the same meal at the same time there was no need for the waiting staff to ask if they could take our empty plates and glasses away, they should just take them

Mark Villamin

Google
General Experience
- We received a warm and friendly welcome, and the service throughout was excellent. The dining room had a cozy atmosphere, and it was fascinating to read about the history behind the restaurant’s name, which is explained in the menu. A standout touch was the background music—it was refreshingly modern, breaking away from the usual, old-fashioned tunes you might expect at a restaurant of this calibre. Dish Highlights from the Winters Menu: * Forager’s Friend: This starter set the tone for the meal with its bold blend of flavours and impeccable presentation. A fantastic way to begin. * Blaenau Slate: Unusual and distinct from anything we’ve ever had before. Not only was the presentation striking and reflective of the local area, but the flavours were equally impressive. * “Bread Of Heaven”-A comforting array of bread with two homemade butters. The oat butter, in particular, was phenomenal. * Juniper Smoked Trout: A beautifully composed dish with a well-balanced combination of flavours, thoughtfully crafted and delicious.

S Torr

Google
What can we say? Let’s start with the food: Such subtle flavours, so much so we were lingering over every spoon/fork/finger full trying to identify the exceptional ingredients on display. The presentation was first class - you eat with your eyes and boy did we! The service: From start to finish we were treated to great service. Gareth certainly knows his wines and his recommendations were spot on. We were delightfully surprised by the Welsh fortified wine - a wonderful compliment to the additional cheese course that we ordered. Overall a superb dining experience that we would happily repeat.

Rawa

Google
We went for my wife’s birthday and we will definitely visit again. Located in beautiful Conwy, the restaurant offers a seasonal taste of Wales with their delicious and creative take on traditional dishes and ingredients. Far from pretentious and very attentive to details, the wine pairing was well selected with a good variety. The staff were fantastic and made us feel comfortable throughout.

Douglas Aberdeen

Google
Superb meal by chef Nick Rudge who we saw on Great British Menu 2024. Tasting menu only these days. We went on a Wednesday (if I recall correctly) and it was only the chef and the manager there working 3 tables. Apparently they limit the number of heads on weekdays. The entrance is quite subtle, a single street level doorway and you climb some stairs to another imposing door, we were almost afraid to enter. But we were greeted warmly by the manager who had plenty of time to chat. The food was all excellent, easily Michelin standard, one of the top two meals we had on a foodies tour of Scotland and Wales. The biggest revelation was the Bread of Heaven, which was made with traditional grains, including an innovative porridge like dish and spreads also infused with fermented grains (if I recall). Bread is normally a side, or a filler, but Jackdaw truly elevated it to a stand alone dish. We didn't try the wine pairing. I read a review from just a few days earlier that clearly had the same menu, and they were unhappy. I don't know why. I found every dish enjoyable and innovative, and thought it was good value for an exquisite meal and great service given it was quiet.

Terry Logan

Google
There’s going out to dinner and then there’s having a dinning experience and when you step through the unique doors of the Jackdaw, the latter is what you can expect. I can confidently say that this was the best food out that I’ve ever had! I booked a table for my wedding anniversary and we were warmly welcomed with a personalised, hand written card from Nick and all the staff. The exceptional service, immediately puts you at ease with their friendly demeanour. Their enjoyment, knowledge and passion for what they do is infectious and it’s easy to see why they are so content. When you come to the Jackdaw, you are experiencing an artist at work in the hands of Nick Rudge. Each dish has a blend of flavours so lovingly and cleverly balanced that it takes you on a journey of simple decadence. You can taste the Welsh history in these plates, all given a twist of innovation as a nod to the future. This sense of perfect balancing was seamlessly enacted throughout the menu where each dish connected its story to the next. Particular highlights would have to be the enigmatic summer sip, the fresh and surprising pigeon jelly moose, Bread of Heaven and, of course, Lamb cooked three ways. We were also more than pleasantly surprised by our opening cocktail drink, Diodgriafel, a wonderful blend of foraged berries and Gin. A must have if you go! A complete gem of a place for all the right reasons. Surely, a Michelin star is soon to follow.

Steven Salisbury

Google
Was difficult to balance the Conwy of my childhood holidays, where chips and cream-cakes were in delicious abundance, with the fine dining experience promised by The Jackdaw. But any anxiety that it couldn't live up to expectations were completely forgotten as soon as our excellent host guided us to our table. Sadly his name is lost to me, but his passion, consideration, and breadth of knowledge were worthy of mention here even before we get to the incredible meal he provided us. And what a meal! Nugget is so rarely a pleasant word but the lamb nugget (part of a trio of snacks served first) may just be the greatest single mouthful of food I've ever had. The menu moves through unique interpretations of traditional dishes; Chicken liver parfait and toast, leek and potato soup, salmon, lamb... each course familiar but reimagined, each finely tuned, dressed and accompanied to showboat their strengths, to bring out their very best. The paired wines all really did accentuate the courses they arrived with, the service was impeccable, everything was so perfectly considered and delivered. The showstopping dessert, inspired by the local landscape, was the perfect end to a perfect night. Absolutely no idea how one makes slate mouthwatering, but The Jackdaw manages it. I've been fortunate enough to dine in some of the UK's finest restaurants, and The Jackdaw can stand easily and proudly among them. Conwy has always been a truly special town worthy of a visit, but The Jackdaw ensures that I'll always be looking for an excuse to get back as soon as possible.

Amie Lewis

Google
Just want to say firstly the front of bar waiter heightened this pleasant experience with their enthusiasm and kindness! Tasty food with much thought put into it! 😃The only downfall I would say is that the portion sizing for the lunch set menu is small- for example not enough celeriac pieces to fully embrace the smooth and tender cod! Thanks for this good service