Hiraeth

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  Richard Phillips

  ·1 month ago

  “Lovely restaurant - great food, good wines and friendly service! The tasting menu was great!”

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  Endre Soó

  ·1 month ago

  “Genuinely one of the best food experiences of my life. The menu is well crafted, balanced and more than enough. The chefs were very informative and you can tell they are passionate about what they're doong. Wine pairing is a must, they nailed this aspect as well, surprise to no one. Our waitress was very professional yet casual, making just the right amount of conversation whilst keeping the pace. I'll definitely come back for more😋”

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  Steven Smith

  ·2 months ago

  “Top class food, excellent flavor combinations, all delivered with professional & friendly service at a fair price. Can’t see how they don’t get a Michelin ⭐️ 1. Chicken Tea; perfect, don’t change a thing 2. Tom Kha; a nice nod to the classic Thai soup. My personal preference would be a little bit spicier. 3. Cornish Mackerel; the quality/taste of the mackerel was superb, I really wanted more (larger pieces) 4. Welsh Pig; Excellent flavor profiles, let down very, very slightly by the pork not being as fork tender as it could have been. It was 8.5-10, where-as all other dishes were a 9 or 10 5. Peach with goats curd. The goats curd ganache was simply superb. 6. Treacle tart; perfectly executed. Really enjoyed an Elderflower 75 cocktail and a glass of the beautiful Yr Afanc from Dell Vineyards.”

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  Rhys Peters

  ·2 months ago

  “Fabulous high end restaurant opposite the park. Fresh and inventive dishes served as a guided tasting menu by chefs and serving staff who are knowledgable and enthusiastic. We ate the evening menu with a drinker and non-drinker. The pairing menu for wines was fabulous with some very different choices of region and bottles. This place also has a varied non-alcoholic wine menu that is the best we have yet tried and really worked, especially with the staff recommendations for which course to try each one with. Lovely atmosphere and definitely a great place for a special occasion or social event. We sat as a pair, but there were larger tables as well. Booking was essential and we will definitely return.”

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  Angela Watercolour

  ·2 months ago

  “Amazing food here. The highlights of the 7 course taster menu was the chicken tea and the goats cheese curd with white chocolate and peach. Stunning!”

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  Nolan A

  ·5 months ago

  “Second visit: 24th May 2026: My experience at Hiraeth was mixed. We opted for the lunch menu rather than the full tasting menu. What was described as the starter felt more like an amuse-bouche selection — consisting of bread, butter with chicken skin, a pâté tartlet, and a piece of chicken karaage. While everything was enjoyable and well executed, it didn’t quite feel substantial enough for a proper first course. For the main, I had the sea bass. The fish itself was beautifully cooked, served with a lovely leek-based broth, creamy mashed potato, peas, and shredded greens. The flavours were delicate and refined, but unfortunately the portion of fish was extremely small, which left the dish feeling underwhelming overall. Dessert was pleasant but fairly average and didn’t particularly stand out. Overall, while the quality of the cooking was evident, I was disappointed by the portion sizes and felt the meal lacked the substance expected for the price point. Hiraeth — a Welsh word meaning “home” or “a deep longing for home” — is a fitting name for this welcoming restaurant overlooking Victoria Park. The dining room feels bright and spacious, with large windows looking out onto the park and a casual, modern feel. The menu is written on a black pot by the entrance — a charming touch — and offers a short set menu for £35, two longer tasting menus with optional wine pairings, and à la carte options. Despite being quiet on a Saturday lunchtime, the restaurant was fully booked for Friday and Saturday evenings. It’s clear that word is spreading: the chef has featured on Great British Menu and the restaurant is listed in the Michelin Guide. A nice touch was seeing Lewis Dwyer, the chef himself, come out to serve some of the dishes. The meal began with an amuse-bouche selection of six items: • A mushroom tartlet, deeply savoury and wonderfully intense. • A mussel in batter, served with its shell still inside — a clever, surprising and delicious bite. Next came a chicken-themed quartet: • A chicken tea with brioche, chicken-skin butter, and a crispy chicken piece — beautifully executed and packed with flavour. • Farm chard, kimchi, and potato — a more experimental dish, topped with foam and chard at the base, which worked surprisingly well. The game pie followed — a small but excellent course, rich with thick gravy and topped with a blue cheese crumble. The wrapped greens around the base balanced the dish, preventing it from feeling overly heavy or meat-focused. For dessert, the matcha and white chocolate tart with brown rice ice cream was a highlight: a crisp base, a layer of matcha cream, and the nutty ice cream on top. The toasted rice crispies inside added texture and contrast, making for a sophisticated and satisfying end to the meal. At £40 for the lunch tasting menu, including coffee and service, Hiraeth offers exceptional value for the quality of cooking. It’s a restaurant that feels both ambitious and grounded — a perfect reflection of its name.”

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  Matthew Lock

  ·6 months ago

  “I’m not much of a reviewer but after a perfect evening I felt I should. Such an amazing meal, I was vegan and dishes were fantastic didn’t feel like an afterthought at all twinned with the omni dishes my partner had. It felt like a lot a thought had gone into making them as similar as possible. Ingredients were fresh and seasonal and great wine too. Would recommend to anyone who is looking for a lovely dining experience”

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  Chloe Rush

  ·11 months ago

  “On arrival, we were welcomed by a friendly team and despite being the only ones there so early (soon to change) the atmosphere still felt warm and relaxed. We opted for the larger of the set taster menu , and although not drinking on this occasion were offered a variety of soft drinks and mocktails to choose from. I could go into great detail about each dish, but all I can say is that every mouthful from the small ‘snacks’ at the start to the final desert were absolutely delicious. Our personal favourites were the cod and scallop dishes, but it was also clear to see why the chicken dish remains on the menu every month! The courses were each explained in detail, including the local origin of the ingredients and how they were cooked. Some of the courses were brought out by Lewis himself which was a welcomed addition to the evening. His passion and love for the food was clear and he was genuinely interested in the diners feedback. As the evening went on, the restaurant filled , but this did not affect the quality of the food or the attentiveness of the staff. A wonderful addition to the local area. We will definitely be returning!”

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  D John P

  ·1 year ago

  “What an amazing meal. The restaurant is slightly out of the centre of town, quite small but with a lovely atmosphere and food that is well presented and delicious. We had the seven course tasting meal. Each course was delicious. They had made a few pre arranged changes for the non meat eaters and these were superb. Well done and I cannot wait to return,”

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  Christian Johnatty

  ·1 year ago

  “Visited tonight for a birthday. Warm welcome from the moment we walked in. Very accommodating to my crustacean allergy as well. Drinks were fantastic Haven’t had many tasting menus, but this was a fantastic experience. The mushroom tartlet, which is the only thing I forgot to photograph was absolutely phenomenal. The chicken tea was delish as most other people on here would have said, but the surprising star of the show was the Swiss chard kim chi and cheesy mash. Sounds like an odd pairing, but ridiculously moreish. We only had the 6 course taster and were already full after 4 courses, huge portion sizes! Come hungry!! Very reasonably priced as well considering the quality/quantity ratio. Seems they source most of their veg from their own allotment, which is nice to know it was locally sourced. Even the Venison was from Aberdare. Thanks for a laidback experience with Michelin quality food.”

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