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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 #14 of 135 restaurants in Llandudno
Price range: RM224 - RM224
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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Warrington, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
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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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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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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
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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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Manchester, United Kingdom
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7 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

Excellent value for money, food was excellent, atmosphere great, service was quick and efficient. Beautiful hotel.

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Nottingham, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

An immaculate, privately owned hotel next to the Great Orme Tramway Station. It looks polished and welcoming from the outside, with wonderful displays of Spring flowers to meet you in the doorway (we went in April!) and a welcoming reception area. We chose to have the 3 course evening meal in the Poolside Restaurant, at an unbelievable cost of £17.50,... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

My parents took me and my partner here to celebrate our engagement. The menu choice was different, not your usual pub grub. The food was beautiful, i had the beef stroganoff and would recommend that to any one!! the set menu option for the money is fantastic, the staff are very friendly and professional. We managed to get a table... More

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Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

Admiring the most elegant and stylish hotel near the Promenade, we saw their fixed-price menus, which seemed unbelievably good value. Starter, bread, main course, dessert, coffee, and 250 ml of house wine, all for £17.50. Not only was this exactly what was served, with no add-ons, but the service was excellent and the food fresh, tasty and just the right... More

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Northampton, United Kingdom
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5 restaurant reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

Four of us stayed at a B & B in Llandudno for Easter 2013 and on the first night we decided to eat at Watkins and Co. in The Empire Hotel. Both the food and the service were excellent. We paid £22 each for a nice four course meal served by attentive waiters, all being looked after by the splendid... More

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Chester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013 via mobile

Service was 5 star and the food was the same would definately recomend this place to anyone good stuff.

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