Portmeirion, LL48 6ET
Harden's survey result
Summary
Clough Williams-Ellis opened the Portmeirion Hotel 99 years ago, and Terence Conran redesigned its curvilinear dining room in Art Deco style in 2005, making it a “special location” for meals overlooking the Dwyryd Estuary – “even with the light fading over the river on a turbulent December afternoon, it remains so romantic”. Chef Mark Threadgill’s “high-quality” meals fit the bill.
Summary
“The setting in the hotel within Portmeirion village is completely unique” – “wonderfully situated overlooking the water” of the Dwyryd estuary and at the heart of the incredible ‘Mediterranean’ village constructed between 1925 and 1975 by the late Clough Williams-Ellis. “They are happy for you to dress to impress or just feel comfortable” and “the quality of the food is of the highest standard”. (You can even stay in Patrick McGoohan’s room if you are old enough to remember cult 1960s TV series ‘The Prisoner’.)
Summary
“An incredible setting in the remarkable village of Portmeirion” (built, over five decades, in Mediterranean style by the late Clough William-Ellis) adds to the occasion at this “delightfully situated hotel”, “with views across the estuary to the mountains”. Ratings are not yet back to the stellar highs of ten-plus years ago, but the food is well received, with “exceptional presentation” in particular. “Sunday lunch is particularly good”… “with a window seat, or outside if sunny, followed by a stroll through the gardens: what could be nicer!". Top Tip – “Superb afternoon tea. You will not need to eat again that day. An inventive spread of sandwiches, cakes and scones are beautifully presented; and a wide range of teas too”.
Summary
“Heavenly!” – “The fabulous backdrop of Portmeirion (a Mediterranean village in, er, North Wales, as built by Clough Williams-Ellis over five decades, from the early twentieth century onwards) works as a winning combination with the rather formal Portmeirion Hotel dining room”. The latter’s culinary offerings had dipped in recent times but there were reports of “memorable” dishes and “immaculate service” this year – and there's no knocking the “fantastic estuary views”.
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Owner's description
Portmeirion Hotel offers an informal yet inviting lounge menu at lunchtimes Monday to Saturday. Booking is not required for less than 6 people.
Our ample lunch time menu offers a variety of light lunches, including sandwiches and ciabatta's as well as larger dishes offering contemporary cuisine from Salmon with rosemary potatoes to Rump of Welsh Lamb with Provencal vegetables.
Our menus include carefully selected fresh and seasonal local Welsh produce for our guests to savour.
Hotel Portmeirion also offers a delectable 3 course Sunday Lunch menu. Booking is required and this does include complimentary entry to the village if you provide your booking reference at the entrance tollgate.
From 6.30pm to 9.30pm the Hotel offers a Taster menu and table d'hôte menu.
The Hotel Portmeirion's dining room was built by Clough Williams-Ellis in 1931 as a curvilinear extension to his main hotel, overlooking the estuary.
All non-resident table reservations must be guaranteed by providing credit or debit card details. Please note that any cancellations made less than 24 hours prior to your reserved time, will incur a £10 per person cancellation charge, onto the card details provided.
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £30.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £4.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
Restaurant details
Portmeirion Hotel Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Very good food in a lovely setting with views over the estuary.. excellent tasting menu with a number of novel pairings.. Accommodating staff, although the failure to introduce dishes and a slight lack of attentiveness seems out of place alongside food of this standard."
Portmeirion, LL48 6ET
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm |
