The White Horse Restaurant in Denbighshire

We went for a last-minute booking last Saturday to celebrate my wife’s birthday and our 15 year anniversary. What a wonderful find. It was very busy, but it was still a very relaxing atmosphere and we were able to sit and have some drinks and appetisers before we were seated. The food was incredibly interesting and made with love..

Prices were very reasonable and despite being small plates they were very filling and super tasty

Gorgeous little pub, with a real lovely warm atmosphere. Food was delicious, prices were reasonable, the staff were attentive. It was worth the drive and we will be visiting again

Went for Sunday lunch to celebrate my dads birthday, from start to finish it was wonderful. From the complimentary homemade crisps with alioi while we were looking at the menu, to the starter, main course and dessert, all of which were perfect. We've booked again and all of us felt it was a beautiful restaurant with welcoming staff and the best Sunday lunch we have ever had. Cant wait to go again!

Enjoyed our evening here - exceptional food, knowledgeable staff , excellent service and very reasonably priced. Highly recommended. Very much hidden away but well worth the effort to seek it out. Congratulations to the team at the White Horse!

Ate in the snug as we had our dog with us. Amazing place, we were really well looked after. My wife is celiac and the menu was really good for her which is rare to find. Food and service were incredible. Will definitely be back.

The staff were really friendly and inviting with our little Yorkshire terrier. The food was very well cooked and served. The Welsh beef was excellent. The service was very good, Georgia being very helpful.

Our experience at the White Horse was a delight. Staff were attentive and personable. The food was delicious and well executed across the variety of dishes available (of which we ordered all but three). The atmosphere was welcoming and helped us relax as a family after scattering a grandparent's ashes that morning. Standout dishes included the grilled dates, the lamb breast (and associated crispy goats cheese), and the perfectly cooked chips. Even if you're not a fan of marmite, the focaccia and accompanying butter is a must try.

Loved the food, atmosphere, and nice friendly service. Will defiantly be back.

We had been planning on coming here for a while after recommendations from friends and were not disappointed! We chose dishes from the menu that you don't find on many, such as the snails, steak tartar, ceviche, and lamb sweetbreads, but we also went for some classics, like the langoustines. The varied menu meant you could make various visits and pick a number of different 'themes' if you wanted to, and the quality was outstanding. The service was excellent, too. Despite all of the above, the atmosphere was incredibly friendly and relaxed. We will definitely be back.

It was ok average at best quite expensive for tapas plates. The pork belly however was very good. Probably wouldn't be rushing back here.

Popped by for a meal after a sunny day exploring the hills of North Wales. Greeted by a charming and friendly waitress Olivia who delivered us a charming and friendly pint of lager each. Food was delicious and we had the added bonus of Olivia serving us. Would visit again!

I've only had drinks but it's a friendly place with awesome views

Superb food, great pub!! Always a great welcome and service, highly recommended.

Had lunch here whilst out cycling and yet again it was superb. Food is of outstanding quality. Lovely cosy pub with a gorgeous outside area to the rear. We ordered the Lamb baguette, pate , scallops, venison sausage roll and of course don’t forget the complimentary homemade crisps with dip. Everything is made on the premises here and the chef can make an ordinary sounding dish into a culinary masterpiece !! Who would have thought a sausage roll could taste so good !! Try it ! They even borrowed me an extension lead to charge my electric bike thank you 🙏

Great Sunday lunch, the wagu beef with Yorkshire puds and the lamb were both excellent, very tasty and cooked perfect with a side order of cauliflower cheese and roast potatoes and red cabbage and green beans. Tasty gravy to top it off. Table Service was excellent and attentive with drinks, menus, orders taken and served quickly and efficiently with a pleasant smile. All of our party enjoyed their food . Recommended pub and restaurant. Update 15/10/23 . Party of 10..... 8 adult roast dinners and 2 children's meals and starters , all were perfectly cooked and excellent, tasty starters too. Service and drinks were Good too. Well worth a visit .

Booked this fabulous place as was influenced by the reviews . We weren't wrong ,this place is amazing. Great attentive service ,personal touches like the home cooked crisps ,great location in a hidden gem of a place and first class food It was perfection on a plate ,we both had the amazing lamb ,so tender and succulent. The vegetables were plentiful ,great selection and even catered for particular requirements of the cauliflower and cheese . You've really got to adventure here if you don't know it as its a gem and you will most definitely be back . Thank you so much Georgia and your fantastic team

This is a lovely place for a relaxed evening meal. Brilliant food for reasonable prices (the prices did feel right for the food!)

Lovely starters but my lamb was dry as was the breaded confit the Verde sauce didn't work , would better with deep fried capers service was good Lovely setting Lovely staff I think it was a staffing issue bring back the smoked haddock .

Used to sit round for a good selections of ale a lot. Took both of my parents and family over for foods. They all loved every single meals. Meals are made in high end quality and standard, with plenty of knowledge to local ingredients. Amazed with the creativity in food choices. Top tier service from friendly staffs.

Somewhat hidden in the villages near Bodfari. The menu may seem different due to the cooks international experience. Very good food and tasty, can't complain.

Fabulous home cooked food,lovely fish. Wrapped medjoul dates.great ale.

Most welcoming patrons beautiful inside a great range of drinks .The food was amazing, I've been a head chef for 37 years, and the menu was perfect because it delivered . Was a fantastic place to enjoy a Sunday lunch, even the fact the wife's sat nav decided to do the rac rally route . Should be very proud of the chefs it was on a par if not better than chefs table in Chester.

Wow, just incredible. The food here is on another level. The atmosphere is so relaxed, but the food it so exquisitely high end. Such a special place.

Wonderful food and service in a characterful warm pub Great place

Wow. Fantastic food / fine dining in a cosy but elegant gastropub atmosphere. Great service. Will be back!

An absolute blast from the past. So good to be briefly back 'home' again, superb culinary delights in a cozy, warm embracing atmosphere. Loved it!

Fantastic!! Wonderful quirky pub restaurant with lovely staff serving great food. We phoned ahead cause we were going to be early for our booking, no problem our table was ready in the dog friendly snug in front of a log burning fire. Just what we needed after a long walk in the rain. We had complemtry homemade tomato crisps with aioli which tasted great. We both chose the pate for starter and both agreed it was the nicest we had ever had and we class ourselves as connoisseurs on chicken liver pate. We then chose roast dinners which we both enjoyed very much, generous portions of everything and very tasty. Finally I opted for the cheeseboard to finish of a superb lunch and experience. Would highly recommend and will definitely return.

Really, really, really super restaurant not far from Ruthin Castle where six of us were staying. They have this really interesting take on a menu where the main courses are smaller so you can mix and match or have two each - very clever. But actually we stuck to the traditional starter and main and all our food was delicious.The only very minor criticism is that with people ordering so many dishes there is a lot of tooing and froing from the kitchen and maybe they could do with some more staff. Would definitely recommend (our taxi driver Roberto said 'Oh I see you've chosen the best restaurant).

We have known about the White Horse for a number of years but never got around to a visit (too far, too cold, and other lame excuses). So glad we finally did it. Warm and welcoming with an unpretentious, but mouthwatering menu of nibbles and plates, the food was outstanding, as was the service. We will definitely be back.

Walking passed. Decided to call in for coffee. 2 and a bit hours later after a lovely lunch continued our walk. Very friendly. Lovely food. Very comfortable. We were there by chance. Well worth visiting again. I'll be back.

Amazing food. Cooked to perfection!! We had the pate, and the peppers starters... gorgeous. The walnuts with the pate really made it. I had the cod loin with curred muscles, devine!! My partner had the belly pork. Would definitely recommend!! It is tapas style so they are smaller plates than a standard meal but you definitely get plenty. We had starters one main each and a bottle of wine, perfect for us. Would suggest an extra main if you are a big eater

“The White Horse Pub” seamlessly blends modernity with its Welsh roots, evident from its exterior resembling something out of Soho yet firmly planted in Wales. The accommodating staff made our visit delightful, graciously accommodating our golden retriever by relocating us to the snug. As for the food, the risotto stood out as a highlight, boasting incredible flavors. Overall, our experience left us fully satisfied with a delightful Welsh pub meal. A big thank you to the staff for their hospitality, extending warmth not only to us but also to our furry companion.

Great pub, good selection of beers and Aspall cider on tap, pool table and fire on in the snug, food on the pricey side, but it is top quality 👌

The food was fantastic. Also a very good playlist! I will be eating here every time I visit North Wales. Great service from friendly staff.

We came here at the end of summer last year. We had a very nice meal, I can recommend the starter Shrimps in nutmeg sauce, Delicious! They also had lovely crisp white serviettes, and even a couple of blankets on the back of the chairs, in case it gets chilly, nice touch! Lovely drive through stunning countryside. Well worth a visit.

Spot on...lovely food, ambiance...Nice Pinot to tbf 🥂, great service...nice attention to detail..Thank you Restaurant was busy too

A lovely pub wish it was my local. Good food and excellent service

Best food in the area by far. Absolutely sublime.

Great a mazing place people took us at night so quick and dark in the way and were thinking where are we going till parked and went in to see the mista mazing place packed and people must know like our host. Food great and not many places have the quality and the verities. 🍷 Wine so good all thst matched by good staff that serve you and make you feel at home. Had starters a few mains and afterd to share all fantastic and thry catering to wide range of people choice

I visited for evening meal yesterday with three friends. We ordered different dishes and all were very pleased at quality of food and service. Great ambience and unpretentious. Recommended

My new favourite pub. Delicious food, extremely friendly staff and welcoming ambience. Can't fault it!

Fantastic food Staff were lovley couldn't be more helpful Can always guarantee if you take friends they all say how amazing it is

Cramped table by bar; booked well in advance. Service appalling. Starters served 10 + minutes apart. Mains served before our starters eaten. Steak full of gristle, no streak knives provided. On complaining waitress stated "Chef says that happens with steak"! Utter nonsense; we are major quality beef producers in the area. Our bill was incorrect, charged twice for same drinks, again with no apology! We were dining as a taster evening for groups of London families visiting. Would certainly not recommend this venue.

Good but over priced. Went for birthday dinner but quality doesn't warrant prices

Revisiting the village I grew up in. I left in 1975!!!!!! Delighted to find my local still going strong. Met with family and had a delicious and hearty meal. Enjoyed reminiscing about our days growing up in the area whilst enjoying delicious, quality food and excellent service. It was good to see you so well supported and will definitely return on our next trip back home - which will be sooner rather than later!

Very pretentious place. Told we had to give notice for vegetarian food! Menu very biased towards meat eaters. Unfriendly from start to finish. Couldn't wait to leave the place to be honest.

What an absolute gem of a place. I have to begin my saying that the customer service was outstanding, we were so welcomed. We decided to eat outside and the staff could not of been more helpful and obliging. The food was amazing and the setting just perfect. Thank you for having us.

Delicious Sunday lunch in cozy surroundings. Fab quality. Will be back.

The White Horse does not serve the standard "pub grub." It's really a restaurant set in a very old pub building, although there is an informal bar on one side of the building if you're just looking for a beer. It's a warm and friendly place and the service is good. The food is generally excellent and interesting. The chef likes to feature meat and cream so it's probably not a great venue for vegans. My only (minor) gripe is that the wine list could be wider. Recommended.

What a joy to come across a charming little restaurant in beautiful surroundings not too far from our own doorstop. The food was delicious and devoured by our family party. A thoroughly enjoyable relaxing Sunday Lunch enjoyed by all. Thank You.

STUNNING!! A little gem of a place. Staff were lovely, attentative put not pushy. Food was just amazing and extremely flavoursome, big clap for the kitchen - WELL DONE to all of you x

We had lunch here today. Only called in for a "beer and some chips" but ended having a full lunch - including the complimentary espresso martinis at the end! The menu is tilted towards Spanish and is executed in a very lovely way. The food is very good. We could not fault the service, environment (love the different menus from class restaurants on the wall) and overall feel of the place. Lucy (?) the owner came over for a chat and it is clear these people want to provide something different in the area (you have!) What an unexpected treat. Thank you. We'll be back.

We are lucky enough to live locally to this restaurant and have been here several times since lockdown and the food is always wonderful. We visited for dinner with friends on Saturday and they (and we) were so impressed with the experience. The cosy and relaxed atmosphere, friendly yet discreet service, but above all the amazing selection of dishes - each of which was beautifully executed and full of flavour. In my opinion the food at the White Horse is unbeatable - it equals anything you could find in a big city and we are really lucky to have such a brilliant establishment locally. Menu highlights were the Asian style belly pork, the sea bass in chowder, the beef in red wine butter, the burrata salad...basically everything we ordered. Dessert was also fabulous - wish we'd had room for the cheeseboard too. We will be back as soon as we can get babysitters!

Really fantastic food. We've been here twice in the last week. As a vegetarian I think its some of the best cooking I've had in the UK. The fried stuffed courgette flowers were absolutely outstanding, the tempura batter crisp and light, the enriched herby ricotta stuffing luxurious. Wow!! So impressed as well with the beetroot and whipped goats cheese with hazelnut pate . The meat and fish was outstanding too , I was informed by my friends and family. Pudding wise, the homemade vanilla icecream with the sherry was so good it was re-ordered. The pannacotta was another winner.

I’ve been here a number of times over the years but not a great deal after Covid. It’s always been excellent and was again looking forward to some culinary delights Menu has been small plates for quite some time now and decided to give the pork belly, lamb and cheeseboard a go. Was given the usual complimentary homemade paprika crisps and dip a lovely touch and tasty to! The pork belly was very nice but I honestly feel it’s a bit overpriced and considering that belly pork is a cheap cut of meat, there wasn’t a great deal but tasted good none the less. The lamb was amazing beautiful cuts of Lamb served pink with fresh taste of peas bursting with flavour and the salty bacon cutting through delicious ! Finished off with the cheeseboard which was lovely really lovely cracked which looked homemade?? Tasty chutney and good quality cheeses but I have to say my only whim was that one of the cheeses (Brie) was taken straight out of the fridge to my plate. It should really be left out for a while to get near room temperature but won’t stop me coming back again. Personally I would like them to offer more main meals as well as the small plates in the future

Excellent food. Best in the Vale that I have had so far Still excellent. June 23

Been twice in a week after discovering this hidden gem. May well be off the beaten track but worth enduring the slightly nervous drive for the last few miles down narrow country tracks to experience the wonderful food Presented to standards akin to fine dining with each morcel tasting fantastic using seasonal ingredients and a menu thst changes weekly. Memorable and will return when I want to celebrate a future event. Bill was £60 the first time and £110 the second time but was certainly worth it.

Lovely location, we sat outside in the sunshine for our drinks but ventured inside for our main meals.Small plates seemed very expensive for what we got. Pleasant staff tho!

If you are looking for great food service & location the white horse is perfect!... the atmosphere here is quite special...enjoy 🙂

Would actually say it’s one of the best restaurants in Wales for quality food with exceptional flavours and brilliant staff. Family business as well using local produce. I travel the whole of Wales and ate in most places over the last 15 years and this place is exceptional 👍

Safe to say, we are regulars here, visiting at least 3 times a month, no where in the local area comes close to the quality and service the WH serves . Last month we dines with a group of friends, 10 of us in total....

Family Sunday lunch in a great traditional pub restaurant. The roast wagyu beef was simply melt in the mouth. I think this was the best roast beef I’ve had in so many years! The staff were super friendly, and attended to all our needs. This...

Very good indeed. Went here on a Friday night, nice bar area & a log fire. Food is all small plates so a sharing menu (albeit the portions are much bigger than usual tapas), & we had a selection from the Snacks, Mains, Sides &...

This was our first time at the White Horse. We've lived in North Wales for 8 months and have struggled to find anywhere good to eat. This place knocked our socks off. The team were welcoming, the food imaginative and very well executed - from...

Table for 4 booked for 7.00pm, desert served at 10.00pm, I understand the concept of small plates, however, none of us ate at the same time, service was chaotic, waited over an hour or more, my food was served 40 mins after my wife, and...

Visited twice during our holiday and can't fault it,beautiful tasty meals,good size and well worth the money,friendly staff especially the landlord and also very friendly customers,give them a visit

Such a welcoming and cosy atmosphere, fantastic service from a lovely young lady - and flavours to absolutely die for. My friend said it was the best steak tartare he had ever tasted, and we were equally impressed with the taste and quality of our other plates. A beautiful experience and hope to return soon. Congratulations to the chef also . Top quality nosh ❤

Have known this place over several decades and the present owners have made it very special. Nice people , super food, warm and welcoming.,thank you for a lovely lunch today.

Absolutely delicious food beautifully presented in rustic country pub setting. Meze style with advice to pick two main courses and fabulous selection of fish and meats. Oysters, anchovies,caviar and fillet steak on offer. The chips are to die for with both garlic and truffle. Worth...

We had a lovely dinner here recently. The setting is cosy and intimate, the fire was roaring away and the food was delightful! Since moving out of the city we have struggled to find great places to eat and are very very happy we stumbled...

We visited for lunch after a beautiful walk in the Clwydian Range. What a treat to find this place. I could have eaten everything off the menu. A super lovely place to rest a while, cosy fire, lovely decor perfect views and a warm welcome....

Great ales, good food and lovely outdoor seating area. Nice and warm snug too!

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Our table of 4 absolutely loved our Sunday afternoon at The White Horse. The staff couldn’t be more helpful and the food was outstanding. The olives are the best we’ve ever had. The salt and pepper pork belly was absolutely delish, with great attention to...

Disappointment. We read the reviews online and thought it would be nice to stop off on the way home to Staffordshire, leaving the air show In Rhyl. We were travelling on our motorbike. We asked if there was a table free, as we turned up ‘on spec’ at 6.15pm. Although the place was deserted, we were offered a table outside, saying there were no tables available being all pre booked. Which we accepted. We waited 10-15 minutes before I had to go back in to ask for the menus. The nice young lad came out with them and explained the menu to us and we perused and waited again. Another 15 minutes passed and we had no service, though three other customers had been attended to. Now nearing 7pm I had to use the facilities and went back inside, to a yet still sparsely occupied restaurant. Still waiting outside, when the table next to us was offered a table inside and they rejected it, saying they were happy outside, they didn’t offer the table to us. The only thing different was our attire. I was disgusted that they’d not treat all customers the same. We didn’t end up eating there. I wouldn’t want to spend my money there as we weren’t good enough.

The small plates menu (like Tapas) was absolutely amazing, would highly recommend. Extremely high standard food (As good as some Michelin listed restaurants in my opinion) and great service in a comfortable and casual setting with the backdrop of some magnificent views. We will be...

Ate here last night and were not disappointed.. When we arrived we were greeted by a lovely young lady. Small plate concept gave the opportunity to try different dishes which were of a high standard well executed and presented. We had olives,bread, snails, asparagus with...

Disappointed they'd changed to small plate menu, almost on the line of tapas. Spoke to lady by the ladies she had always loved the restaurant not sure her group would come back. Needless to say the food was very different but pricey for the portions chose less than I would have when it was a restaurant.

Wow, what a superb meal we had. Great staff and service, lovely surroundings and more importantly, outstanding food! We have eaten in some great places, but the food here was outstanding, full of flavour which made ours mouths pop! Without doubt, this place is our...

The welcome, the food, the service, the whole experience was outstanding from start to finish. Such an absolute gem of a place, the food was of such an exceptionally high standard, I can only assume that awards will follow. There is clearly a huge amount...

This was our third visit in about 2 months. The first two (small plates menu) were absolutely fantastic thus we had high expectations of today's visit. What a massive disappointment. While the starter was good, we had a long wait, we arrived at 12.30, and...

Incredible food and wonderful people. Wow wow wow! Such a fantastic place. We’ve never been to the area before and we’re staying in the air b n b just next door. They welcomed us to the area. We stayed for numerous drinks in the bar...

Found this place by chance and I'm glad we did the food here was amazing and the staff were very friendly

The White Horse in the tiny hamlet of Hendrewydd has a long record as an eating destination. In the post COVID era the menu has undergone significant change to the ‘small plates’ format giving the diner a wide choice of international eating styles, and for...

It has been quite some time since i last visited here. There are some new staff now but the service is still good, with the service from the young lady on Mothers Day being especially excellent with plenty of informal, very friendly, checks to ensure...

We visited this lovely little pub after visiting Denbigh Castle and the 50’s Museum, I had researched somewhere good to eat in the area and found the White Horse. We had taken my sister and husband out for the day which included lunch and we...

We went for lunch, having been before and had good food. They now do a small plate menu and the food is exceptional. The service was good and our waitress was very friendly. But the food is the star. The best meal we have had...

Cozy, welcoming restaurant with the best food in the area by far. Great menu, delicious food, extremely well prepared and presented with attention to detail. We shared 4-5 dishes and they were all to die for!

We dined here with our two sons age 5&6 on a Sunday afternoon The choice of beers and gins is great, the orange gon we had was delicious served in a short crystal glass. With our food we had our favourite bottle of wine which...

Quite honestly the best meal we’ve had in forever! For a small hideaway pub in the Welsh hills, they certainly know how to serve a memorable meal!

The best food we’ve eaten out in years. The food was outstanding and the staff friendly and professional. No complaints at all. Will definately return.

We have been coming to The White Horse for years and have never left feeling disappointed, last night we enjoyed a welcoming atmosphere and the food was sublime. Great job Team White

Never even knew this pub existed but what a find!!Trip into the country midweek for a crackling log fire,pleasant atmosphere,attentive staff and knockout food.Small tapas style plates,potted shrimps and pate outstanding,home made foccacia,bara brith..The pork belly particularly recommended..Pears braised in sherry with home made ice...

Booked a table for our anniversary. We are pescatetian and found the menu very limited. Ordered what we could, which was average and very expensive. Staff were somewhat aloof. Don't recommend if you don't eat meat.

Had a fabulous meal here tonight . The starters and mains truly stunning. Had Pate & ham & homemade bread as starters followed by the Turbot and mussels with truffle chips . All fresh and delicious. Highly recommend this homely and welcoming country pub . Staff and service amazing.

Visited on a quiet Thursday evening. Nice and relaxed service, intriguing menu of small plates which were all excellent. We look forward to returning to try new dishes in the future.

What can you say about this little gem of a pub nestled in the beautiful Welsh countryside just outside Ruthin. The food is awesome the staff are awesome in fact the whole pub is awesome. We had the Black Angus Ribeye steak and I can...

Visited the White Horse today for Sunday lunch after reading the good reviews on here. All I can say is WOW. A beautiful setting accompanied by top class food. We both started with the pate and my wife followed that with a fillet of sea...

Absolutely exceptional food and concept, could not recommend enough. It’s kind of similar to a Tapas in the sense you got small ‘plates’ of food. We got the pate (amazing) venison, lamb and finished off with the beef, with broccoli and potato sides. The only...