Restaurant 1840 in Telford and Wrekin

Went for a Birthday meal ,food was superb, excellent service, look forward to returning in the near future

First visit for us, great job on the building, very unique. The service was excellent. We were given a complimentary taster of Pate, which was beautiful. We both had soup as our starters. My wife's main portion was very small, see photo, although she said it tasted very nice. My tomahawk steak was a bit too fatty for my liking, cooked just right, so the actual lean part was just right. I asked for medium rare. The potato fritters that came with the dish were overcooked, and the whole thing didn't present very well. Our bill came to a whopping £127.00 for two of us. Unfortunately I don't think we will go back. However, if you haven't tried it, I would recommend going and supporting a local restaurant and making your own opinion.

We found this gem online. I can't praise the whole experience enough. From a very warm welcome, to the staff,the atmosphere and the food were all amazing. We began with a complimentary chicken liver patè amuse bouchè. Unusual venue of a previous Methodist chapel, the inside was sympatheticly decorated. The food arrived hot and well presented.

First time eating here for a Birthday meal. Absolutely lovely food, staff very friendly and helpful. Definitely will visit again

A great quality restaurant in Telford. An unusual setting of an old church which has been transformed into an aesthetically pleasing venue. The staff, whilst all young, have been well trained and are attentive to diners needs and requests. The food was excellent, using quality meat products or fresh vegetables and well cooked. We were in a larger group and only a couple of issues being soup which wasn't very warm, which was taken and heated up, and the pork belly was a bit thin and subsequently was over cooked and dry. So other food was excellent and the team all commented on how good it was. A bit pricey but worth a visit for something different. Have returned several times, mostly as a large party, and the quality has remained each time. Attentive staff and quality food.

Excellent food but had some dreadful old film playing on a projector?! It was awful. Just play some decent chilled music

Restaurant 1840 is ideal for a date night out with your other half & friends if you appreciate very good food, service and ambience. Our second visit and exceptional food tonight from a menu that offers a great choice but maintains superb quality.

This is a gem we have only just found but will be back. On our night we had the option of small plates. 4 of us dining we had 9 different plates and everyone was great followed by 4 different deserts, we had nothing but compliments for each plate of food

The meal was delicious, but all the food took ages, even though it was pre ordered

Best meal for a long time. This place is always excellent. The staff and owner couldn't be better. The chef is one of the best. Food excellent and well presented Will be there again

An absolutely beautiful meal experience. I enjoyed every last bite and the service was warm and lovely. Would definately visit restaurant 1840 again.

Visiting the local area and after seeing the good reviews for this restaurant decided to book in to celebrate my husband’s retirement. We were not disappointed it was fabulous food in a lovely unique building! great atmosphere & really lovely welcoming staff! If we are ever in the area we would love to dine there again. Thoroughly recommend this great restaurant & wish we had one in our town!

This was a great find. Lovely restaurant with a warm welcome from the moment we arrived until we left. The menu was fantastic and our food was delicious. Just wished we lived nearer so we could visit more often. If you’re in the area then you must go. You won’t be disappointed.

Absolutely beautiful venue, amazing friendly helpful staff. Our waitress who is in training was the friendliest most attentive and helpful. Incredible outstanding service and food, highly recommend. We will be back.

This has for a long time been on my list of places to try, so I decided to book a table. I did this online and received a confirmation email. It's located in Dawley and away from the town, you have fields and trees nearby. Pleanty of free parking. I was greeted warmly on entering and took a table upstairs, it is a beautiful old building with lots of character. Tables are nicely spaced, so you have privacy, and it's not too noisy. The background music is tastful and just at the right level. On the far wall, a projector screens an old movie that adds to the atmosphere. Staff and that applies to all, including the trainee, were excellent. They have a good menu. I opted for a main and dessert. The food was excellent, and I would class it as fine dining. It was not cheap but not that expensive as you got an excellent, well presented meal. Customer several was excellent. They cater for gluten-free and have good options

Excellent, une magnifique surprise, petits plats mijotés par la cheffe, mise en valeur des ingrédients, le tout dans un cadre superbe et avec un service très agréable

L’accueil était très chaleureux et le service attentionné. Tous les plats sont alléchants, bien présentés et copieux. Nous avons passé une très belle soirée avec des plats délicieux de l’entrée au dessert

We are fortunate to live close to this lovely restaurant. Our first visit for a while. We are pleased to say that the standard of food and service is as good as ever. Great food . friendly and professional staff and a lovely atmosphere. Thank you all. We will be back soon.

Another lovely evening at this delightful restaurant. The food, atmosphere and staff were up to their usual high standard. Thank you for another memorable evening. I would thoroughly recommend this restaurant to anyone.

First time coming here and it was great, food was tasty as where the drinks. Attentive and well paced service. Look forward to coming again.

We were staying in Telford with a group of friends - we chose this restaurant based on the reviews - and it did not disappoint. The location is lovely, the staff are so friendly and the food was amazing ( especially the Bream) We also enjoyed the little samplers between courses. Would definitely visit again when we are in the area.

My partner and I ate here on 23 March 2024......put simply the food.... service....and ambience was great! Its an absolute little gem of a restaurant!

First visit to 1840. Lovely interior welcoming staff and good menu choices. The scallops & pigs cheek starters were superb followed by lamb rump and dauphinois potatoes which very unfortunately was cold but good flavours. The salmon was tasty and hot with delicious roasted new potatoes but the salmon was over cooked if we’re being really picky. Delicious puddings Would go back again

What a find! Visited 1840 last night and had a fabulous experience. Attentive staff and gorgeous food in a unique setting. Would definitely recommend.

Great restaurant, in a interesting location, with lovely staff. There's some delicious veggie options on the menu, and a really good selection of drinks.

Staff very friendly and helpful, especially our waitress Molly. Food was excellent was served promptly.

Lovely experience, great food and excellent service!

Just WOW!! Our first visit for our anniversary and we were greeted by lovely staff and shown to a table upstairs with a lovely view overlooking the restaurant. The food was stunning, not one criticism at all! It's so nice to have more interesting menu options like venison, pigeon and pheasant. We were offered complimentary tasters between courses which was a lovely addition. The staff were very attentive and timings were spot on. I can't wait to go back! Thank you so much for a wonderful evening!

Have been promising a visit here for ever and it didn't disappoint. From the warm welcome when I arrived the great service from Jack and the food was fabulous. All the diners last night were first timers hope they enjoyed it as much as we did. Our first time will definitely not be our last

This was our first time at this restaurant, valentines/ anniversary and it was delightful 😊 The food was well cooked, interesting and well thought out. The waiting staff were considerate and well mannered. We thoroughly enjoyed it.

Attended Restaurant 1840 with my wife and family tonight. We had a wonderful evening. Excellent food, a very good mix of drinks, fantastic, attentive yet unobtrusive service all in the setting of an old Methodist chapel. The first time we’ve been here but it won’t be our last. Thank You All for giving us all a wonderful night out!

Excellent food and service in a lovely setting- we would highly recommended and we can’t wait to return!

Another fantastic evening at 1840. Excellent service from Alison and Molly. Food was divine and cooked to perfection.

Great food and service, nice quiet atmosphere.

We love this Resturant lovely place very nice staff and food fabulous so pleased we found our new favourite Restaurant

A nice restaurant for home cooked style meals. Lovely quality of meat, cooked well with a friendly service. However, this place should not be advertised as an almost ‘fine dining’ experience. It is nowhere near. The vegetables were all tasty albeit slightly over cooked and the sauces tasted mostly of bisto gravy granules - certainly wasn’t a ‘red wine jus’. Visiting from a city maybe our expectations were higher given the ratings for this place. It is very nice food but the price point is too high for what you get. On a positive note the steak was melt in the mouth and excellently prepared.

Having had the great pleasure of dining at Restaurant 1840 for a second occasion, it is my duty to provide a thorough critique on the outstanding performance of this restaurant and its impeccable cuisine! The restaurant is set in the town of Dawley in a uniquely beautiful 19th century church. This historic building sets the scene for a dining experience like no other! The staff provided incredibly great service from the beginning to the end of the evening and we felt totally welcome from the second we arrived. The steak was absolutely, without a doubt, the best I have ever had. It was cooked exactly as I liked, and was accompanied by an outstanding peppercorn sauce. Truly a masterpiece in both taste and presentation. We also shared a cheeseboard alongside a wine that had been paired, and once again the selection and flavours that were combined were impeccable. We later discovered that the kitchen prided itself on its local produce which really added to the organic experience and drove a sense of community to the feel of this great restaraunt. A luxury dining experience at an incredibly fair price! I personally thanked the Chef, Anjelika, who also manages the restaurant, and I have to say that she is outstanding at what she does. We have already booked for Valentine's day so will be back very soon! 10/10

Came here midweek for an evening with my partner after searching for somewhere new to try. Our food was very tasty, each part tasted like it was lovingly made and we were pleasantly surprised. Servers were nice and pleasant. Food did take some time to cook despite being the first to order but would definitely return because all our meals were very nice!

Came here for the first time after looking for somewhere nice for dinner and seeing all the excellent reviews this place has. However I'm sad to say it didn't live up to my expectations. The positives were: we were greeted on arrival, the menu has a nice introduction to the restaurant, nice setting inside an old church but still felt quite relaxed, very polite service throughout, the other person enjoyed their starter and steak main, and nice to see the chef seeing people off at the end of the night. I'm not sure if we caught them on a bad night but unfortunately a number of things missed the mark: the waiter forgot to bring us a couple of drinks we asked for through our meal and brought the incorrect one on an occasion, the service was painfully slow (although I believe this to be the kitchen not the waiters fault) and it took us 2 hours 45 mins for the 2 of us to eat 3 courses, my steak was over cooked and on too high heat as the edges had gone black, the chocolate bomb desert was too rich and in my opinion needed cream/ice cream instead of the toffee/caramel sauce to balance this out. Overall, I personally wouldn't come back based on this experience against the price. Just some feedback that it would be helpful to have some more lighting in the carpark, as at night it's very difficult to see, particularly the ow walls and poles sticking out.

Original place to eat, good service, good food, good variety, I will recommend to my friends, it's a place for special events, like birthdays, anniversaries, etc. small place but warm environment.

Was brought here for a birthday surprise by my partner. Lovely atmosphere, unique decor, great food & service. Will definitely come back again.

My wife and I stumbled across this restaurant while visiting the Telford area, and we were astonished by how good it was. There are some really interesting items on the menu including pheasant and woodpigeon, which I had never previously tried. The presentation of the food was exquisite. (I wish I'd taken pictures.) The restaurant itself is in a converted chapel, which has been tastefully furnished in a modern style. The serving staff were friendly and welcoming. One word of caution: don't expect fast service. Food this good takes time to prepare!

My wife and I loved our three course meal at 1840 restaurant. The venue has been beautifully restored, the service was faultless and the food delicious. We're looking forward to our next visit.

Beautiful food served by great staff. Lovely atmosphere. Will definitely go again

Lovely evening me and my two friends on Wednesday eve. The food was phenomenal! We had 3 of the small plates which was great way to taste a few different dishes. The lady who greeted us , showed us to our table and kept checking on us was so lovely. And our waiter , a young lad didn’t get his name was so friendly and professional. The customer service was top on notch! We were the table where food took a while so we’re given a free bottle of wine which was a lovely touch. It was most definitely worth the wait. Thank you so much!!!

Unique environment...wonderful atmosphere, superb service and amazing food...what a find!!

superb cooking, fabulous friendly service, and a wonderful atmosphere. table for 6, and everyone was thrilled with the quality of every one of six different dishes. very happy diners. friendly welcoming atmosphere, excellent service, and fantastic food. we will return soon.

Came here for my partners birthday meal and it did not disappoint. The food was incredible with great flavours in every course

Quality food and service,group of 12 service was perfect 🥰

Fantastic meal in unique surroundings. Staff very polite and friendly. Best cheeseboard we’ve ever seen. All delicious. We shall be returning definitely.

A very warm welcome, excellent service, outstanding food, quality wine choice and all at very reasonable prices. The best kept secret in Telford so do not miss out

Absolutely wonderful staff, amazing food and lovely ambiance. I would definitely recommend this gem of a restaurant. You won't be disappointed.

This is my wife Jilly's and my favourite date night destination. The food is sublime the staff are brilliant and the ambience is second to none. I highly recommend this restaurant for the perfect night out in telford.

Fab food, great service, lovely atmosphere. Easy parking. Great venue for a special occasion. Excellent value for money.

Wow! Just wow! Came here for our 24th wedding anniversary! The food was exquisite. The chef is very talented. And the mum (front of house) was absolutely lovely. The atmosphere was great, and the establishment was beautiful and very clean!! The service was fantastic second time none! Grace and Josh was the servers they was very professional and nothing was to much trouble. The prices were extremely reasonable for the quality of food. Will definitely be back with friends. And will recommend to everyone! Highly Recommend, fantastic independent family run business. Definitely support independent your custom means the world to them. You can see the passion they both have in delivery the unique service. Thank you for a lovely evening x

Great night out, excellent service staff very friendly, food was excellent definitely go again.

Welcoming staff, beautiful atmosphere in an original setting with unique, classy features. The food was simply incredibly! Every mounthful was a sensation. A must visit for fine dining

Amazing food, and incredible service packaged in a truly lovely venue. My wife and I shared the Chateaubriand beef fillet platter and let me tell you: it is steak to die for. I would really love to know how they get their potato dauphinoise sooooo consistently layered so as to get that creamy, nutmeg-y(?) goodness in every bite!

My wife and I went to Restaurant 1840 , at Stirchley , for the first time on the night of Tuesday 12 September 2023 to have a birthday celebration meal. It is in an old , rennovated Chapel building , built in 1840 , hence the name. We were very impressed by the quality of the food and the caring service from Alison , Molly and Grace . We can highly recommend the Restaurant 1840 and although they are regularly booked out later in the week they are now opening on Tuesday and Wednesdays with spaces still available . The Restaurant 1840 has a well laid out small tarmacadam , flat, car park to the left of the building on a slight slope. It has a glass entrance porch with a large main dining area and kitchen on the ground floor with a smaller balcony area above the kitchen . We had a table upstairs and were amazed by the number of times that the staff climbed the stairs to come and service our needs , always smiling. The toilets are at the far side of the kitchen - through a very low stone arch ( duck ! ) with a unisex and disabled toilet available. My wife had a lovely fillet steak whilst I had a Pork Belly with cherry sauce ( containing nearly an orchard load of cherries) . Our sweets were another fantastic experience with my Rhubarb Panna Cota and my wife had a Chocolate ball , on a strawberry, in glass with hot caramel sauce poured over it . Do be aware that the menu is much more extensive than the one on the website and has some wonderful taste experiences. We do intend to revisit this superb restaurant now we have discovered it !

From the moment we stepped in, we were made to feel very welcome and instantly relaxed.A restaurant with a lovely atmosphere and feeling. All complimented with excellent service and outstanding food.Every course we ate was perfect . Well done to all the staff.The chef deserves a special mention for outstanding plates of food. Many thanks for making our evening special.

It was our second time here this evening, the staff are lovely, nothing is to much bother, so polite and kind. Andrea and young waiter Josh are fantastic. The first time we come, my partner due to injury had no use to one hand, the chef was so kind to cut his meal up but yet still beautifuly presented. The food is here is outstanding, if you want a treat to fine dining, this is your place. A beautiful unique building with a good chilled atmosphere. A great touch with a black and white film playing in the background.Can not rate you enough, thank you!

Horribly unclear pricing on the menu. Attempted to bill us two guests for 2 courses, despite only having one ‘shared’ main between us. When we queried this with the manager, we were told it is a ‘set’ menu - so although we had both declined the offer of starter and desert, we were not notified by our waiter that we would still be charged for 2 courses. When we pointed this out, along with the confusing drafting of the menu, the staff received this feedback poorly. We were told that they were very busy this evening so failed to mention this detail - this is despite us arriving at 6:30pm and joining only one other table of 2 guests upstairs. We were also told that this ‘set’ menu approach and pricing is due to a gentleman occupying a table with nothing more than a bowl of soup for an hour - apparently this is not something they can justify…. Having read other reviews on Trip Advisor, it appears staff have a habit of rushing individuals out of the door as well as treating those who provide constructive feedback very poorly. Food was ok - but nothing to write home about - certainly not worth the headache.

Great food, great unrushed dining. This is a true gem.

Everything was great, especially the service

Cosy little set up with the most welcoming staff! Would highly recommend. The steak is the perfect size and just melts in your mouth 🤤

Amazing food, lovely service and wonderful venue! I can’t recommend this place more. A must visit if you live locally

Excellent food, prompt service, friendly ambiance. We were made to feel really welcome. I had the duck and my wife had the salmon, both were exquisite. They also took the trouble to accommodate our daughter's special needs too. Thank you 1840

Lovely greeting at the door, great service and food was amazing.

The food and service was incredible, all the staff were so lovely and helpful. The food was amazing, this was one of the best meals I've experienced in a long time. Thank you to all the staff.

Fantastic meal, everything was perfect at a reasonable price. Will definitely return.

Amazing food and a beautiful setting!

Wonderful service and beautiful food, we really enjoyed our evening and can thoroughly recommend!

Could not fault anything amazing service food everything just perfect

Absolutely amazing place! Food is unbelievable! Staff very nice and it's great to go somewhere, where they haven't put as many tables as possible in.. room to move around and not listen to next tables chat!! Highly recommended.. Will be booking a hotel so we can visit again!!!

Great meal. Friendly staff and good service.

Great food served by lovely staff.

WOW.....is the only word I can use ,went yesterday for my bday and tried the newly introduced small plates menu we ordered 3 each plus triple cooked chips and shared,menu was so inviting it was a struggle to pick... we went for the pork belly,prawns,wagu,goats cheese,plaice and scallops, the chips were proper triple cooked,dark and covered in parmesan and truffle,every dish was beautiful nd fully demolished,finished off with apple strudel and a cheese board,the building and ambience of a projected old film on the wall and 1840s piano playing was just perfect i have eaten at Michelin star restaurants which could learn a lesson or two from these guys,just a delightful evening with brilliant food staff and service.....get yourselves over here guys x see you again very soon x

Great restaurant. Came here for the first time this month and we shall definitely be returning.

The food was so good you want to lick the plate.

I love, love, love this place! The food is always delicious and beautifully presented. The staff are so thoughtful and friendly. The venue itself is so unique too, being an old converted chapel. Kudos to head chef/owner Jelly for creating such a gem of a place. The attention to detail, using locally sourced ingredients, never ceases to amaze. We'll keep coming back. This is our favourite restaurant.

Lovely evening celebrating a birthday at restaurant 1840. Food was absolutely delicious and the staff were very friendly with exceptional service. Craft beers on offer really complimented the food.

An amazing evening out where every element had been precisely chosen and consideration shown. Definitely worth booking with.

Well we arrived and they couldn’t find our booking we requested a table upstairs before hand and when we arrived we were told they had a function on We sat down 10 mins later a drink order taken then 10 min later our food our taken 5 mins later we were asked if we had any food allergies We waited and waited other people had been served food and we still waited a hour had past and still no food by this time we got fed up and decided to go we offered to pay for our drinks but they said it was ok The service was poor and very inexperienced staff full of young students we have been there before and never experienced this from them but shall never be returning again luckily McDonald’s was open on our journey back to grab something Very disappointed in the service we received

Amazing, beautiful setting, incredible food and excellent polite service, big thankyou to our waiter Josh, we will definitely be going back

My wife and I have just returned from the best meal out we have ever experienced. The 1840 restaurant is tucked away down a country lane in Dawley, Telford. From the minute we arrived, to the minute we left, we could imagine we had just visited a Michelin starred restaurant! The ambience, attentive but unobtrusive serving team, and exceptional food was, without doubt, second to none. This was to be a treat for my wife's birthday and believe me, "treat" does not do it justice! We will be visiting again very soon (for my birthday and probably for the dogs birthday, any excuse!) Leaving the restaurant, I had the great pleasure of meeting the Chef, who, in my head was someone in their fifties with a good thirty years experience. How surprised was i to meet a lovely, young lady who took the time to greet us! It is my absolute hope that this restaurant will stay the course and go on to become a major food destination!! Telford, don't miss out!!

My first visit and WOW. The food was cooked to perfection and the service was good. I ordered off the Sunday lunch menu. For starters I had Duck and Liver Patè with bread, butter and Sweet Onion Chutney. The bread was fresh and with a crisp crust, topped with patè and some Chutney and wow a nice combination. Then the main Honey mustard Gammon with traditional roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, Chive and onion stuffing, honey mustard roasted carrots and greens. The greens consisted of split peas and Brockley, which was cooked al dente. The roast potatoes were very crisp on the outside and fluffy inside, the Gammon was perfect with some crunchy bits of caramelised honey mustard. The Yorkshire pudding was also perfect with a crunchy top and a firm base, filled with the stuffing which was cooked to perfection and not dried out. For Sweet Alaska bake with a drizzle of raspberry syrup. My first time having this sweet so I think it had set a high benchmark. Very nice combination 👌 Altogether an awesome meal

Beautiful food and setting. Highly recommended.

Great location and really nice inside. Have been previously when they've had old black and white films playing on the walls which is really interesting to see. Food is brilliant also, can't fault it!

We had a sensational 3 course meal, will definitely be back. Thank you!

Nice place , great cocktails and food was good . The little nuts of church history are a nice touch. Staff were very young and needed some assistance but they were really polite and attentive and its a difficult job .

Stumbled across this place while walking in Telford Town Park and it's a cracker. Thought we'd have a tea or coffee but when we saw the menu we couldn't resist the fishcakes with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce. Very generous portion size. Eggs cooked to perfection and the fishcakes were superb. Will definitely be going back.

This was our first time at the restaurant an we were seated on the balcony upstairs which was spacious, and a great view of the lovely building. We had the lamb an a chicken dish. Both meals were presented very well and tasted exceptional. Our waiter, Josh, was outstanding an a real testament to the restaurant as he was professional, down to earth, funny and attentive. Really made us feel welcome an enhanced our experience so can't credit him enough for making my birthday meal such a pleasant occasion. Overall a really good restaurant,with great character, food an staff.

Fabulous food with a lovely ambience in this converted old church. Our brunch experience was truly enhanced by the delightful Alex whose warm welcome and impeccable table-side manner ensured a relaxed and comfortable experience. Highly recommended!

Really enjoyed our experience here. Very friendly and a personal service in a lovely setting and the food was excellent. Highly recommend the Baked Alaska, suberb! Just the right sized portions to enjoy a 3 course meal. We're not kept waiting for long periods between courses or waiting to pay. Highly recommend!

Went for anniversary meal with my fiancé. Staff were exceptionally friendly and welcoming. Waitress was lovely. Food was brilliant. Chateaubriand was cooked to perfection. Great ambience and vibe. Reasonable price. Would definitely recommend.

Very good place. Food was excellent to well worth a visit

I can highly recommend 1840 restaurant for morning coffee(stay in or take away) and breakfast /brunch. Great little rest stop for dog walkers or friends/ families walking along the Silkin way.

Great atmosphere in an old church setting with a contemporary twist, Friday dinner was excellent

Excellent food, friendly staff, a great evening had by all, highly recommend

We as a family of 4 decide to eat here to celebrate out daughter and son in law into our family. We was treated appalling by the manager. Because I had an issue with my meal even though I was going to eat it as not to cause a fuss. We was sitting have pudding when was asked to leave. This was a shock. Because we should have paid for the meal we was TOLD TO SEND BACK. Never been treated like this Even the couple on the next table asked why we was leaving. DONT COMPLIAN IF YOU EAT PLEASETHERE. Had to reuse cutlery as they didn't provide us with fresh.