Sosban and the Old Butchers named among world's best restaurants

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 14:03 · Archive

Michelin-starred Sosban and the Old Butchers in Menai Bridge has been ranked among the world's best restaurants by La Liste with a score of 81.5.

Sosban and the Old Butchers in Menai Bridge has been named among the world's best restaurants by La Liste, scoring 81.5 on the annual ranking. La Liste compiles its list of the world's top 1000 restaurants by drawing from thousands of publications and millions of online reviews. This year's list featured five restaurants in Wales.

The restaurant is described by the Michelin Guide as intimate, with covered windows that add exclusivity. The dining room features Welsh slate walls, sheepskin-covered chairs and hand-painted animal tiles reflecting its former use as a butcher's shop. Chef Stephen Stevens offers a surprise menu using North Wales ingredients, with dishes noted for bold flavours and original touches. The Michelin Guide specifically praised the cod with fermented onion fudge.

Diners have responded enthusiastically, with the restaurant achieving a 4.8 out of 5 rating on Tripadvisor from 384 reviews. One guest described it as the "most unbelievable dining experience" they had ever had, noting that the chef explained each dish's origins, cooking method and how it should be eaten, with service described as laid back and casual.

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• 'Intimate' North Wales restaurant with 'surprise' menu named among the world's bestSosban and the Old Butchers, an "intimate" Michelin star restaurant in Menai Bridge, has been named among the world's best by La Liste.North Wales Chronicle · 15 Oct, 13:17
• 'Intimate' North Wales restaurant with 'surprise' menu named among the world's bestSosban and the Old Butchers, an "intimate" Michelin star restaurant in Menai Bridge, has been named among the world's best by La Liste.North Wales Pioneer · 15 Oct, 13:17

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