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Watkins and Co. at the Empire

The Empire Hotel | Church Walks, Llandudno LL30 2HE, Wales
+44 (0)1492 860555
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Ranked #15 of 138 restaurants in Llandudno
Price range: $78 - $78
Cuisines: British
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Good for: Romantic, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Description: Watkins Co restaurant in Llandudno is an equation that comes out right every time. Take an award-winning restaurant, set it in one of Llandudno���s top hotels, create an historic Victorian dining stuffed with formal elegance, add in an inventive chef with a dab hand at classic favourites and it���s elementary -- Watkins is a hit. Half the menu is seasonal, locally-sourced a la carte deliciousness, while the other half is a daily-changing table d���hote menu offering excellent value. People love the home-made lasagne and the daily roast, but we recommend the more inventive creations, too. Watkins Co���s service, impressive children���s menu and a pocket-friendly wine list get top marks.
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Llandysul, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

It was actually the pool side bar we ate in, still in the Empire. We had three courses and they were all brilliant and great value. We always go there when we visit Llandudno.

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London, United Kingdom
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26 reviews 26 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

Take the Quality of the food and service, divide by the Price paid and the result is the Value derived from your meal. On this basis the Empire hotel scores the highest possible. The food is of very high quality and the price is amazingly low, I don't know how they do it but they do - over and over... More

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Telford, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

Had a 3 course meal, a large glass of wine and a coffee all for just under £18. The food was hot and cooked well. The only downside for me was there was only one chose for vegetarians.

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staffordshire
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12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

Went to the Watkins Restaurant within the empire hotel on Sunday evening 9/6/13 the service and food was excellent as each time we visit this establishment,when visiting Llandudno we always try to book in here.one of the best restaurants we have visited .

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013 via mobile

Looked all over Llundudno for a decent restaurant and eventually found Watkins and Co. Outstanding service and food, Michael, his wife and team are excellent. Check it out. In addition, they have a boutique hotel and restaurant called Osborne House close by which is as good as anything in London or any other major city. Highly recommended.

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Birmingham
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17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

Poolside restaurant within the Empire Hotel with a set menu at £17.50 per person which includes a 1/4 litre of red/white wine - excellent value and good friendly service Choice of c6 starters, 3 within overall price and 3 at additional £2.05 then main course c5 choices and then dessert again c5 choices followed by coffee. I had the pate,... More

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Warrington, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

The food and staff are excellent,you have a good choice on the menu i have tried most of the dishes and never been disappointed

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Colwyn Bay, United Kingdom
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193 reviews 193 reviews
175 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
74 helpful votes 74 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

At long last We found a restaurant that does it how it should be done - a set meal changed daily with fresh ingredients food cooked to perfection at a amazing value 3 courses with wine and tea/coffee at £17.50 per person is great value and excellent service by all the very professional well trained polite/friendly team of staff -... More

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Hednesford, United Kingdom
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

Go to Llandudno on a regular basis for short breaks and have walked past Empire Hotel on many occasions, their evening meal was highly recommended from local residents so we decided to check it out and very glad we did. We had a 3-course meal in the Poolside Restaurant, candlelit/clean linen and efficient staff. For £17.50 per head my husband... More

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Halesowen, United Kingdom
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

Great meals, excellent choice and value in the Poolside Restaurant. Three course evening meal with wine and coffee for £17.50. Booking advisable.

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