Wales’ top table
The Walnut Tree — already Michelin‑starred — was just named the top fine‑dining restaurant in Wales, reinforcing its status as a destination restaurant. The recognition points to continued demand for refined, regional tasting menus in the UK (southwalesargus.co.uk).
The Wales Restaurant Awards ceremony was held on March 23, 2026, at The Parkgate Hotel in Cardiff. (westerntelegraph.co.uk) Chef‑patron Shaun Hill has led the Walnut Tree for more than 20 years, shaping its seasonal, modern‑British tasting menus. (guide.michelin.com) The venue is listed in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide as a one‑star restaurant, confirming its Michelin status for the current guide year. (guide.michelin.com) Other winners at the same Welsh Restaurant Awards ceremony included Lokky’s (International Restaurant of the Year) and Dragon Palace (Chinese Restaurant of the Year). (milfordmercury.co.uk) The awards covered a broad set of categories—from best Asian fusion to best fish and chips—reflecting a long winners list published by national and regional outlets. (msn.com) The Walnut Tree sits in Llanddewi Skirrid, around two miles east of Abergavenny, and the dining room seats roughly 70 covers. (tripadvisor.co.uk)
