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Reviewed 28 August 2022 via mobile

Mock timber frame manor house retaining much of its character and charm. No lifts. Breakfast was choose your own pre-packed cereals with a cooked option. Dinner was a mini-taster with delicious options which we watched cooked on TV cameras. The room was clean but dated...with an en-suit crammed in. High windows restricted light and views of extensive gardens and river. The staff were friendly and willing but lacked service training. Guests our age do not wish to be called 'you guys'.More

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 25 August 2022

We booked for a meal on Tuesday , oh my word wish i hadn't bothered , they sent out toasted bread and butter it was burnt , then they sent out what can only be likened to 'Gravey ' with sun flower seed on the...top , the starter , soup was very thick and cold on a plate not in a bowl , the ' pate' wow it was mush , the main my husband ordered lamb , it came with one carrot and a piece of onion , i had the fish which came on top of peas and turnip chuncks covered in what tasted like curry sauce , for desert we ordered Cheescake , that was the never cheesecake i'm sorry but i will not be back the whole meal was very disappointing which is why i never finished any of the food served to me . The best part of the visit was the surroundingsMore

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 24 August 2022

Had such a great evening here with the 14 course tasting menu. The staff were great and each course explained, we had two meat options, one pescatarian option and one veggie option and nothing disappointed. The grounds and building itself very cosy , comfortable and...stylish, the food was top notch and all made for a great night, We will return.More

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 11 November 2021

We stayed at the Caer Beris hotel on a Sunday night, when the only food on offer for an evening meal was a roast. This in itself was disappointing, but the meal itself was very poor. To make matters worse it was served in their...function room, which is a souless room for dinner, with limited numbers dining. There is clearly an issue with the kitchen, and we know they are short of chefs, but previous reviews which describe the food as 'fantastic' and 'superb' are no longer applicable. The waiting staff were however great, but that doesn't make up for very poor food.More

Date of visit: November 2021
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Caer Beris Manor, Owner at Restaurant 1896 at Caer Beris Manor Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded 27 May 2022

Hello Michelle, We're so sorry to hear that your dining experience was not up to our usual standard back in November. Our dining facilities and kitchen team have now changed and we would certainly recommend another visit to sample the new food on offer. Again,...More

Reviewed 18 October 2021 via mobile

I booked this hotel for one night at the end of a break away in North Wales, but within minutes of checking into our room we were so impressed that we booked a second night there. We had the four poster room initially which was...stunning and huge and had amazing views across the river. We had to move to a slightly smaller room for the second night which was also stunning. Breakfast was wonderful and the beautiful room we ate in added to the whole experience. The staff are so welcoming and couldn't be more helpful. They made sure our room move was quick and seamless. There is such a calm unhurried yet professional feeling in the Manor. The Manor and its grounds have the wow factor and we can't wait to go back.More

Date of visit: September 2021
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Caer Beris Manor, Owner at Restaurant 1896 at Caer Beris Manor Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded 27 May 2022

Thank you for your very kind words, we are so happy to hear that you had a great stay with us. We hope you choose to return to the Manor again!

Reviewed 5 August 2021

We had a fabulous stay here, the food was fantastic. Local produce used, and no trouble with anything

Date of visit: July 2021
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Caer Beris Manor, Owner at Restaurant 1896 at Caer Beris Manor Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded 27 May 2022

Thank you for your kind words, we appreciate the lovely feedback and hope you will return in the future

Reviewed 4 July 2021

James, the chef, was superb. We had Welsh lamb, simply cooked with fresh vegetables. I resented having to pay extra for bread.

Date of visit: July 2021
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Reviewed 9 June 2021 via mobile

Excellent light lunch menu in beautiful surroundings. Excellent service with friendly staff. Enjoyed tasty meal and drinks followed by relaxing and peaceful walk in grounds by river. Will definitely visit again.

Date of visit: June 2021
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caerberis, Owner at Restaurant 1896 at Caer Beris Manor Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded 15 June 2021

Thank you for a wonderful review! We're so pleased you enjoyed your lunch at the Manor. We look forward to your next visit.

Reviewed 31 May 2021

We had a delightful evening at Caer Beris Manor to celebrate our wedding anniversary whilst visiting the local area. We were lucky enough to secure a table on the evening of their reopening after lockdown so were the first to experience the newly refurbished hotel...and the revamped menu. The decor is wonderfully eccentric encompassing everything from William Morris prints, an ultra modern appero area overlooking the grounds and a montagnyard mural outside on the terrace. The staff were all delightful. We arrived early and were offered drinks in the conservatory. Omar went out of his way to make us feel welcome and even had a special anniversary dessert prepared for us which was a lovely gesture. The highlight was however the food. It was a concise menu full of locally sourced produce put together in some really interesting combinations. I had an eel en croute to start and a beef fillet with miso as a main course and both were excellent. The prices are high (particularly for the local area) but the quality justified the price. We couldn’t have asked for a better evening to emerge from lockdown!More

Date of visit: May 2021
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caerberis, Owner at Restaurant 1896 at Caer Beris Manor Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded 15 June 2021

Thank you for your very kind words, after a tough lockdown, we are so happy to read reviews like yours that make it all worth while. We look forward to welcoming you again in the future.

Reviewed 30 November 2020

This was one of the best meals I have had for a long time and compares well to some of the best fine dining restaurants I have visited. Made even better by the beautiful dining room and the wonderful service. Fabulous.

Date of visit: October 2020
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Reviewed 23 October 2020

Excellent choice. Menu could have been more extensive but we all enjoyed our choices. Staff pleasantly efficient, and all masked. Impressive birthday dessert presented on the house! A lovely evening with family in beautiful surroundings.

Date of visit: October 2020
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Reviewed 8 October 2020 via mobile

Some of the best food I’ve had in a long time. The a la carte menu included roast duck and lamb that were cooked to perfection. The starters and sweets were beautifully presented and delicious. They have an Italian set menu on Thursdays. We had...crab linguine and veal Milanese followed by lemoncello sorbet and tiramisu which were wonderfully cooked. Keep hold of this chef. He’s a real treasure. The dining room is atmospheric and comfortable.More

Date of visit: October 2020
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Reviewed 2 October 2020

Have ate here a few times and had a drink. The grounds are beautiful but the hotel started to look tired and the food ok but a bit overpriced however since being taken over by new owners a year or so ago they have really...poured their heart into it. The decor is beautiful, elegant and yet cosy. This is in the restaurant and communal areas as we only eat here as stay at the cabins over the bridge. We went Wednesday evening and the food was so tasty and delicious. We also were lucky to get 20% off so very good value. This hotel has really upped its game and would definitely recommendMore

Date of visit: September 2020
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Reviewed 21 September 2020

Perfect from start to finish,we had a lovely meal for 6 and brought 2 dogs along. lovely food and the Manager and staff very friendly indeed.We had the freedom to walk around their lovely gardens and over the chain bridge.we were not rushed at all...and would highly reccomend this lovely hotel.More

Date of visit: September 2020
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Reviewed 13 September 2020 via mobile

Our second visit within a month, and what a beautiful restaurant this really is. The new owners and their staff have been amazing, friendly and professional. The whole place is spotless and full of character. We came for Sunday lunch with friends today and once...again the food was faultless. Taylor, our waitress was lovely and went out of her way to make our dining experience exceptional. Well done!!More

Date of visit: September 2020
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Hi Although we try to be the best restaurant in Wales, probably too far from your hotel. Happy silver wedding anniversary for May. It was mine last May. Regards Peter
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Restaurant 1896 at Caer Beris Manor Hotel is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
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