Sheeps and Leeks in Gwynedd

What a way to end my week of birthday celebrations with my wife and family ❤️ Turning 41 with a visit to @sheepsandleeks to sample Paul Hearn’s immensely creative 8 course culinary exploits, along with their tantalising wine pairings isn’t a bad way to go 🤌 (great work by our hostess who at only 18, her French sommelier pronunciation was on point! ⭐️) Such a lovely and comfortable experience all round yet again. Paul is as humble as ever, always making time to talk shop with customers. Personal note, the presentation was pure fire and the morel sauce…FILTH! 🤤 Can’t wait to return and see what he creates next! If this place isn’t up for a Michelin star soon, I will truly loose faith in the whole system. Epic service chefs 👌🫶🏻

Amazing evening at Sheep’s and Leeks. Such a wonderful experience and the food was incredible.

Superb meal with interesting and unusual drinks list - thoroughly recommended - the chef has taken a brave decisions to focus on a fine dining, local-centric, tasting-menu- only restaurant and his efforts are really worth supporting

Took some foodie-friends for a 10-course tasting menu. 9 out of those 10 courses were amazing and it’s astonishing the way they managed to keep up interest and stimulate your senses every time. The 10th course was OK (a new cheesecake thing that wasn’t very cheesy) and only disappointed in comparison to the brilliance of the rest. I hope the place stays popular so it can develop a non-tasting menu sibling. It’s not everyday you want 7 or 10 courses. But really, this was some of the best food I have tasted, and to keep up interest like that over 10 courses is just magical. Go.

An absolutely fabulous 10 course tasting menu and wine paring was offered at this Michelin listed restaurant. Rupert and his staff performed flawlessly explaining the ingredients of each course and the accompanying wine paring. Each course was an adventure in taste, texture and complexity while being superbly prepared by the chef. The Sheeps and Leeks are definitely deserving of a Michelin star.

Fantastic evening at the Sheeps and Leeks, the food was incredible. We went for the 10 course, our favourite was the Lamb, very delicious. Highly recommend, shout out to our server Rupert, very efficient and kind server. We will be back. Thank you

What an experience… If I could give the place more stars than 5 I definitely would. Everything was super tasty and beautiful (so beautiful I didn’t actually want to eat any of the food. Rupert was super friendly and all the other staff had a smile and were very welcoming. I honestly loved every second of it.

Another special evening with inventive, unusual, and refined dishes, our second visit this year. The vegetarian option was just as special as the meat. The artichoke ice cream was fantastic, and the mushroom with wild garlic and spinach was our favourite. This time we chose the wine pairing, and it really added to the experience with every wine perfectly paired to bring out the best in the food. Can't wait to come back for the Autumn menu!

What a wonderful time we had at Sheeps and Leeks. Chosen to celebrate a special birthday and what a perfect choice to make. From start to finish things could not have been better. The warm and friendly welcome, our comfortable table in the spacious downstairs restaurant, a relaxed and informal atmosphere and most importantly the sublime 10 course taster menu served to us by delightful young, professional and friendly staff. The presentation of the food is a work of art but however beautiful the food looked it did not prepare you for the taste explosion that followed. Thank you to all at Sheeps and Leeks for the most wonderful evening and with the surname Lamb we felt very at home! We even loved the loo roll holders 🙂 We would not hesitate to return as everything was so good but we would also like to try the different tastes that would be available through the different seasons of the year. The people of Caenarfon and visitors like us are very lucky to have such a good place available to them. Thank you to Sheeps and Leeks for an amazing experience rather than just a meal.

We had a really great time! The food is excellent and the service flexible and perfect! We forgot to order the vegetarian Menue in advance, but they achieve to provide one. Great evening

Excellent food - best meal we had in Wales. Just book it. Enjoyed the focus on local ingredients and originality of the dishes. Very much a high end experience. Only very minor criticism of the food was the lamb main, which was middle eastern inspired, and other than using Welsh lamb, just didn’t fit thematically with the rest of the meal. Beyond the food itself, the rest of the experience doesn’t quite match up - inconsistent timing, strange wine list, and odd decor. Nonetheless strongly recommend.

Excellent tasting menu with hyper local ingredients in season, very knowledgeable service, beautiful wine pairings, at a great price. Absolutely loved this place!

Four of us dined here last night. A lovely warm welcome on a miserable wet night. The food was exceptional.. every course a delight. Any questions we had about the ingredients or techniques were answered. The wines were really well matched too. This restaurant is a real special find and is gaining the fantastic reputation locally that it deserves. Thank you to all.

Was spending time out in North Wales and booked last minute. Paul, the head chef was really kind and accommodating. Rupert was excellent as head waiter with a great team. The food was exceptional. I was in jeans and trainers but made to feel very welcome. Ate alone and had the 10 course taster and the four hours flew by and had a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Will go back.

I can’t rate Sheeps and Leeks highly enough, the 10-course menu was absolutely sublime. Every course is a work of art, beautifully matched with a wine pairing. Don’t be put off by the location, the experience will blow you away. We can’t wait to return.

We had a wonderful evening of good food, excellent wine, and a unique experience. The waiting staff were knowledgeable, and knew their stuff. The Sommelier was great at his job, and his pairings were excellent.

Food was amazing, service was very nice too, you could tell the staff were very keen and happy to be there. Only reason for 4 stars was the fact that it was so cold down there! We both wore our outdoor coats for most of the meal and were still freezing!

Fine dining in a relaxed and intimate space. Set taster menu of 7 courses. Each was art on the plate. Local ingredients cooked my a master. Sublime. Book. Then book again one a quarter as the menu changes with the season.

I recently dined at Sheeps and Leeks, opting for the 10-course taster menu with accompanying wines. As a guy accustomed to generous portions, I was initially skeptical about the smaller servings, but the Michelin-star experience exceeded my expectations. Each plate delivered outstanding flavors and top-notch quality. The impeccable service and hospitality added to the overall enjoyment. Looking forward to returning for the next menu – a delightful culinary experience.

We had the 10 course taster menu. There are no words, it was amazing. The food is beyond words. The staff were all lovely and welcoming and took time to explain every dish. I would highly recommend. Can't wait to go back!

Absolutely fantastic. The 10 courses, whilst small, are the PERFECT amount of food. Once all are finished they leave you feeling comfortably full after. We chose the wine pairing option which was £47 extra I think, it is absolutely worth it. Each wine goes perfectly with each course. The staff were amazing. I can’t wait to go back. Highly recommended. I’ve been telling my friends about it. My only worry is that in time I won’t be able to get a table to go back again as this place becomes more and more popular. The frontage is very unassuming and that adds to the charm of things because when seated the atmosphere and attentiveness of everyone who works there is superb. If you’re travelling to North Wales and visiting Caernarfon for holiday, or a local then this is a must on anyone’s itinerary.

What a fabulous meal. Really wasn’t expecting it to be this good. 10 fab courses of locally sourced produce. The staff were helpful and lovely. Whole experience was really enjoyable.

Fourth time of visiting over past couple of years -again never fails to impress. This time as a couple, food perfect. To be honest I am not a big fan of taster menus but sheeps and leeks is different. The menu has been different (seasonal) every time, which I liked and always tasty. Continue the same- will visit again! Suggestion , we had a nice bottle of red- would like more french red wine choices but this is personnal preference.

Loved the 7 course taster menu, food delicious and some punchy little surprising touches. The flight of wines were extremely good and again surprised at how they tasted totally different with the course. Front of house, big thank you for explaining the courses, and checking we had everything we needed.

I have just had the most amazing 7 course taster meal here. The kitchen is as you walk in, on a cold Welsh wet and windy night the smell and warmth you’re met with is very welcome. The seating area is down the stairs and from the moment you arrive you are treated with the best food and hospitality. I had a fabulous Sauvignon Blanc and sadly due to driving was unable to join in with the wine flight. The front of house was clearly knowledgeable and passionate about the wine selection and food. All the staff were super friendly and professional but giving a chilled and relaxed atmosphere. The 7 courses were sublime and the menu did the local produce used proud. There was nothing i did not like, the toilet was a little chilly but I can live with that! I cannot wait to return for another experience. Well worth a visit and I am looking forward to what the other seasons bring in this fab little gem!

Had a lovely evening once again at this magnificent restaurant, From start to finish we had a wonderful time. The 10 course tasting menu is a culinary delight if you are a foodie. Too many great dishes to mention. Highlights were the mini fish and chips with pee puree and the local duck, we also loved the artichoke dish. The head waiter really knows his stuff and is a credit to the team at sheep's and leeks. The setting and lighting is fine with a nice vibe, my only constructive criticism would be the tacky brick wall paper doesn't do the place justice. With just a little bit of TLC to the decor this place would be magnificent. I would also invest in some proper storage heaters for the walls instead of plug ins. A little bit of fine tuning on these bits and the Michelin star will be next!!!!!! Good luck 🤞

Highly recommend the 10 course taster with the wine pairing. Each course beautifully presented accompanied with fantastic service from the servers. Lovely setting and even lovelier food. Thanks very much!

Had the seven course taster menu with wine flight. Absolute perfection. A symphony of favours. Brilliant cooking. Lovely staff. Unstuffy environment. Great atmosphere. Excellent value for such an outstanding experience 🥰.

If I could give this place 10 stars I would. First class food and wine in an unpretentious location. The chef is so skilled and can elevate Simple ingredients to produce dishes both subtle flavorful

My husband and I attended last night for the 10 course tasting experience. The food was exquisite, 10 beautifully presented different courses, all a joy for the tastebuds! Rupert looked after us so well. He was very attentive, comical and is clearly passionate and so talented at what he does. Thank you so much to all for a wonderful experience!

A hidden gem. Without fuss or fuss, Michelin star restaurant. Delicious food, good wine combinations and attentive service. Highly recommended for anyone in the area.

Well what an end to 2023, last evening was amazing, it was our third visit to this little gem of a restaurant and they never cease to disappoint, 10 superb courses each unique in presentation and taste, also shout out to all the staff and waiters, will definitely be going back.

Probably our 6th visit remembering our first with Paul, the chef/owner, running up and down the stairs with maybe 2 helpers upstairs. His progress to this point last night has been achieved with hard work and extremely delicious taster menus with last nights 10 courses...

A great night of excellent food. All 10 courses were both interesting and delicious and the wine pairing made it even better . The best food I’ve had in Wales so far. The staff were all knowledgeable and friendly and the 3 1/2 hours flew...

I grew up in Caernarfon and my parents still live there, having lived in the town for over 40 years. The town has been crying out for a high quality restaurant which uses local produce for years, Sheeps & Leeks delivers this. I eat in...

We visited with friends for the 7 course tasting menu. The food was simply outstanding (as it was for our previous visit) and the service top notch. This restaurant is outstanding value and an amazing experience and is a must.

We were waiting for an excuse to visit this place for months, and finally found a (tenuous) one. It did not disappoint. Don’t be put off by the exterior or the brightly lit upstairs room - it’s the kitchen. The eating bit is downstairs and...

What a truly magical evening. The food was delicious, interesting, different, full of unique flavours as well as being beautiful to look at. We had wine pairing with the food which again was fabulous and each course and wine explained thoroughly to us before we...

An unbelievable experience from start to finish, the service was immense and took you through everything from the wine to the food….with that; The food was quite tremendous, the balance between everything was nailed and couldn’t ask for anything more. Would recommend this to everyone...

Don’t miss this one, if you love food. We had a fantastic 7 course tasting menu.Each course was beautifully presented and each had its own distinctive flavours. I have never managed to get a parsnip to taste so good! Each course was perfect. I even...

We came for the 10 course menu and were not disappointed! From the moment we walked through the door until the moment we were bid goodnight - our every need was catered for. The staff were so knowledgeable about every course and their passion for...

We had a 10 course tasting menu with Wine Flight. The food was superb using local produce. The service was excellent and very informative about sources of food and wine. Superb restaurant in Caernarfon

A birthday treat. Great service and food as you would expect. Partner enjoyed the vegetarian option, only available mid week. Would expect to go again.

This is one of the most brilliant restaurants in North Wales . The 7 taster menu was absolutely amazing and delicious . The service and wine pairing brilliant we can’t fault anything . A quirky location within Caernarfon castle walls , great atmosphere relaxing and...

We visited Sheeps and Leeks last night for the seven course mid-week tasting menu, with wine pairing. It was FANTASTIC. The staff were very accommodating, and we received a friendly and warm welcome. The service was excellent and the information we were given about the...

Really enjoyed our visit, the cuisine is of a very high standard. Recommend pairing the wine with each of the courses, as it is carefully selected as a compliment. The service was very good too. A good fun evening!

Second visit to this fantastic hidden gem in Caernarfon. The food was amazing and surprising in equal measures, each course of locally sourced food was explained and introduced by the staff. Mabli was attentive and interested in the courses but having not tasted them herself...

What a super evening - from 6.45 till 10.30 . Each of the food courses was different and extremely tasty and the wine pairings were simply excellent.

Amazing culinary experiences and phenomenal service.

Although the food was and staff were excellent, our last course was a pudding which contained coffee liquor. We stipulated that we were non alcohol drinkers when booking, so we were unable to eat the final course and feel that an alcohol free alternative should have been made available. A suggestion of a non alcohol pairing instead of just wine pairing to the food might be a good idea too.

Utterly amazing experience. Food was incredible and the service matched the high standard of food. I couldn't have asked for a more superb evening. Well done to all the staff here you should be so proud of the amazing experience you all provide. Will definitely be back.

Incredible meal and lovely service - if you can get a booking for dinner do it!

We dined here last night and it was one of the best meals we have ever had. The wine pairings went so well with each course. The wines were very impressive. Could not fault the service knowledgeable and friendly. Best meal of the holiday without a doubt. Thank you

Absolutely fantastic meal. We opted for the wine pairing on the night which enhanced the experience. The front of house staff were so attentive and knowledgeable about each course and the accompanying wine. All local produce which is great to see. Not one dish that I wouldn’t go back for more of. Can’t wait for the change in season / menu to rebook. Thank you for a fabulous night.

This was definetly an experience! The food was amazing and each plate brought a different outstanding taste. My favourites included the pork snack, the lamb with hollandaise sauce and truffles, the seabass with crab and the mouth watering steak from Plas Ucha, Ysbyty Ifan farm. It’s certainly also outstanding that they use local produce which contributes to this special experience. Would definetly visit again to try a different term menu!

Such a worthy winner of Wales Casual Dining Restaurant of the Year. The 7 course tasting menu is truly exceptional. The dry aged Sirloin with Kale & Snowdon Valley Mushrooms was a particular stand out course, so too the line caught Sea Bass and Crab. A big thank you to Paul Hearn and his team for all their hard work in providing a wonderful evening 👍🏻

Second time we have been here the food was fantastic and the wine matched perfectly the knowledge of the staff was brilliant and the Chef is superb will definitely come back next time we visit Caernarfon.Would highly recommended a visit if you are in the area

Outstandingly good food and wine pairings on 7 course tasting menu midweek. Reasonably priced considering the quality.

We had an amazing evening and enjoyed the 7 course tasting menu. Every course was delicious and perfectly balanced, the staff were so welcoming and friendly. We will recommend the restaurant to everyone, and will be back Thankyou to everyone

First Visit to this restaurant while on holiday . Really welcoming staff , gorgeous 7 course tasting menu , every bite perfectly balanced , the desert just blew me away . We have eaten in many Michelin star restaurants and the standard of food in this restaurant was a good as anywhere I have eaten . Great value for money at 70 per head , Drinks very reasonable . We will definitely be back

Was our 7th visit to this restaurant, and again, it was not disappointed. Great food, and we really enjoyed the wine pairing!

We ate here recently to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary and all of the staff made it a very special evening. We were greeted on arrival and congratulated on our anniversary before being led downstairs to the dining area where we were introduced to our host for the evening who was very friendly and knowledgeable. We had a 7 course taster menu with wine pairing and were blown away by the quality of the food and wine. Thank you for such a wonderful experience.

Sheeps and Leeks is housed in a rather plain unit next door to a boarded up shop and opposite a weatherspoons, not the best impressions when you first arrive, however, inside and down the stairs is a different matter, a modern clean uncluttered dining room. Seven course tasting menu all extremely tasty and good to look at and unlike many tasting menus the dishes were of a reasonable size. The staff were very nice, pleasant and informative. Will certainly go to Sheeps and Leeks again when in Caenarfon.

The exceptional flavours and preparation of every course is inspired . The entire team complement the chef’s talent (Paul Hearn) with friendly , knowledgeable service and understanding. Wine pairing is available and a wide range per glass is very reasonably priced as are bottles. No wonder they are award winning . Fantastic experience - not just a meal.

This is not a meal out. It is a culinary dining experience. The food was exquisite in every way. From the presentation, tableware used, positioning of the plates on the table- everything was just so! The staff gave full explanations of the dishes being eaten and the produce was locally grown or sourced wherever possible. The wine pairings package was good value and the wines had been carefully selected to complement each dish. Quite honestly- a truly unforgettable experience.

We had an amazing evening at Sheeps and Leeks. Everything about the evening was wonderful. The staff were extremely friendly, relaxed and knowledgeable - there was none of the stuffiness of a high end restaurant, but high end this certainly was. The 7 courses were all wonderful - the particular highlights for us being the butternut squash veloute and the pigs cheek courses. My husband had the wine pairing and thoroughly enjoyed the experience - some really interesting pairings. I highly recommend this restaurant and we will remember the evening for a long time to come.

A fantastic culinary experience here a total treat for the tastebuds. Had the 7 course midweek tasting menu and couldn’t fault the food or service in any way. Would highly recommend.

From the moment you find yourself standing outside the anything-but-fine- dining restaurant frontage, to the moment you wave goodbye to the team, you will find yourself immersed in a fun but antithesis of everything a fine dining restaurant is supposed to be. Walking in the...

Stunning birthday meal with my wife. Amazing 10 course taster menu. Every course is immaculately presented, colourful and packed full of surprising flavours. Thoughtful wine pairings and exceptional service. Can’t recommend this enough.

I really dithered between 4 and 5 stars here. We had the vegetarian tasting menu and the food was absolutely 5 star - it's imaginative with wonderful ingredients, fantastic flavours and flavour, texture and temperature combinations. The chef really knows his stuff. Every course was...

This place is truly AMAZING. The food itself is incredible - it has a well thought out menu, flavours that have to be eaten to be fully appreciated just how good they are and dish presentation that is simply WOW. We did the wine pairing...

Fantastic food, service and atmosphere. The textures, flavours and combinations of the food were outstanding.

Firstly, and most importantly, the food is fantastic. Cooked to perfection, full of imagination and presented beautifully. Secondly, the staff are great. Very friendly and welcoming, patient and attentive. Thirdly, it is very reasonably priced. Unfortunately, the venue is jaw-droppingly bad. There is no natural...

Accomodated my no-alcohol and pescetarian request and an incredible dining experience. Really worth a visit.

Fantastisch. They are in het Michelin Guido, but have no start unbelievable. I have eaten in restaurants with a star, but thuis is net leven. When you can book a table book it. Ik is a no bruiner.

Tempted not to write this review because it doesn’t fully match all the 5* reviews on here but here goes Can’t fault the food - out of 10 courses I would say there was one that made no sense to either of us and had...

Visit was for an anniversary dinner so it was a special night out and it did not disappoint. From the moment of our arrival the staff excellent they were attentive, knowledgeable and efficient. This was a 10 course taster dining experience with options for matching...

The best night… the food was outstanding, we had the wine pairings which were equally amazing.. the service and the attention to detail of the whole experience was just awesome and the restaurant had a great atmosphere. One of the best meals we have had...

Wow, what an amazing experience from start to finish. Food was delicious and our friendly waiter was so knowledgeable and helpful explaining why they chose each wine to individually complement each of our 10 courses. The explosion of flavours were awakening our taste buds and...

Gorgeous food. Loved the pace at which the courses came out. We had the wine pairing too. Rupert did a brilliant job of explaining how each wine complimented the food, very attentive. Really enjoyable evening!!

Decided to book a table after recommendations from friends. So glad we did, wonderful locally sourced ingredients cooked and presented perfectly, excellent staff who give the correct amount of attention, excellent timing for each course, if you’re looking for somewhere special Sheeps and Leeks is...

So, I have to be honest I have always been happy with a Steak and seeing there was none on the taster menu made me wonder if I would enjoy this. Well, it is truly fantastic. Taste explosions. Waiting staff / chefs all friendly and explained what we were served. Wine pairing great. I am telling everyone about this place, I only hope when we return there will be space. If Google would let me it would be seven stars out of five. Fantastic quality experience.

A fabulous taster menu with an emphasis on local and seasonal produce. Couldn’t fault it! Amazing service too. The restaurant has no kerb appeal but don’t be fooled! Be sure to reserve a table here if you can. Looking forward to visiting again.

I’m in Europe for the summer, and I must say this was by far the best meal yet. The timing of the courses was perfect and Rupert went above and beyond with his professional service throughout the experience. He was personable, efficient, and knowledgeable. All...

Have been waiting a while for this, ever since reading about the restraunt back in New Zealand. It did not disappoint. The meal took us on a journey, local flavours expertly woven to form the tapestry of the evening. Hard to pick a favourite course...

You really can't fault sheep's and leeks for anything. Their 10 course taster menu is divine, the highest of quality ingredients are prepared in miraculous ways to tempt and satisfy every taste bud. Couple this with the best front of house service in North Wales...

We recently visited this restaurant while on holiday in Caernarfon. We were not disappointed, the staff were very friendly and welcoming, also extremely knowledgeable. The wine was excellent and the food was superb. It was food to put a smile on your face. We have...

30th anniversary treat, absolutely amazing. 10 courses taster with wine pairing. Each dish was passionately described by the staff and the wine pairing spot on. Couldn’t wish for more for this special day.

My wife and I visited Sheeps and Leeks on a Friday night whilst on holiday and were blown away by the 10 course tasting menu and wine pairing we had booked. The restaurant itself is a small and intimate setting with a lovely relaxed vibe...

We returned to Sheeps and Leeks last month for what has now become an annual visit. We've been visiting here since it opened, and we love to see the progress this little place has made in the short time since it began. We always knew...

Truly wonderful experience doing the 10 course tasting menu. Wine pairing was well worth including and carefully curated to enhance the dining experience. We had a enjoyable experience that we'd be more than happy to repeat anytime we are in the area again!

We came to celebrate our anniversary and we were not disappointed! Food was incredible and the staff where friendly and helpful. Can’t wait to go back!

Just BRILLIANT. What more can you want? I rode 240 miles to be here today and it was worth every single one of them. Such a privilege to come somewhere so special. The food and service were above and beyond. Rupert and Nettie were amazing...

Absolutely delicious. We had the 7 course taster menu and it was great. Really innovative, tasty cooking. The beef pre starter, cured salmon starter and lamb main were outstanding

We had the 7 course taster menu and it was great. Really innovative, tasty cooking. The beef pre starter, cured salmon starter and lamb main were outstanding

We visited Sheep's and Leeks for our wedding anniversary. It was a brilliant. The wine pairing made the meal magic. Rupert had done an amazing job at pairing the wine. Every single course has a multitude of ingredients that worked in harmony with each other....

Amazing, the food was exceptional, staff were friendly, lovely atmosphere. Would highly recommend this restaurant. Brilliant all round experience. 10 out of 10

The best meal I have ever had. Unbelievable. I've dined in great restaurants in major cities. This top them all.

Opted for the seven course mid-week tasting menu, with wine pairing, and it was an absolute delight. Every single course had an amazing balance of flavours and textures that were an absolute delight to eat. If I had to choose an outright favourite I would...

We were recommended to go by our hotel. They said it was a good alternative to what they offered. We had the 10 course taster menu. Food was beautiful if not a little on the small side. I was hungry when i left but appreciated...