survey result

Summary

£67
  £££
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Highly recommend if you are around Hay on Wye” – a “small but perfectly formed restaurant” which puts its emphasis on “very locally sourced dishes that are well prepared” from a “carefully-put-together tasting menu” (five courses for £60 per person) “with unexpected but lovely flavour combinations”.

Summary

£67
  £££
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Beautiful food is produced by a small team showcasing local produce” at this small venture, known for its thoughtful, sustainable ethos (for which it won one of Michelin’s green gongs) and which is entering its fifth year of operation. The atmosphere is relaxed and it’s not a super-pricey experience: chef Mark McHugo provides five courses for £52 per person.

Summary

£55
   ££
3
Good
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“It deserves accolades” say fans of this endearing venture, which opened in 2019 “based on an ethos of local and seasonal produce that they actually deliver on! – much of the produce comes from the restaurant garden and they’re passionate about transparent sourcing and about supporting local businesses”. “Their small dining room is beautifully presented and they've thought of every element of the diner’s experience”.

For 33 years we've been curating reviews of the UK's most notable restaurant. In a typical year, diners submit over 50,000 reviews to create the most authoritative restaurant guide in the UK. Each year, the guide is re-written from scratch based on this survey (although for the 2021 edition, reviews are little changed from 2020 as no survey could run for that year).

Have you eaten at Chapters?

Lion Street, Hay-on-Wye, HR3 5AA

Restaurant details

No dress code
18
12

Prices

Availability 2 courses 3 courses coffee included service included
Dinner   £45.00

Traditional European menu

Pudding
£9.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £30.00
Filter Coffee £3.00
Extras  
Bread £0.00
Service 10.00%
Lion Street, Hay-on-Wye, HR3 5AA
Opening hours
MondayCLOSED
TuesdayCLOSED
WednesdayCLOSED
Thursday5 pm‑8:30 pm
Friday5 pm‑8:30 pm
Saturday12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5 pm‑8:30 pm
SundayCLOSED

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