If you are visitting Caernarfon, please book in to this lovely restaurant. We were lucky to sit at a table for two in the window overlooking the castle walls. The food was so fresh and beautifully cooked and the person who served us was very attentive. Such a lovely evening - Thank you to the staff at The Bench for a wonderful evening.
FilmbilliesDVDShack
We were looking for something a bit special in Caernarfon and we found it.?3 courses presented and cooked perfectly, very tasty seafood.Beautiful surroundings and Moira was a perfect host. Highly Recommended.✨✨✨
Ethn Lemo
The service was friendly and well timed. The food was tasty and well executed. Great building and relaxed atmosphere. Maybe just needs a more obvious and welcoming restaurant entrance. Might have seemed closed off to the general public from the outside.
Caroline Goodwin
A fine dining experience, welcoming, catering to all tastes, in a unique setting. Spacious and gracious with tasteful musical ambience.Vegetarian options: Delicious soups of the day, starters, plenty of freshly cooked side dishes and staff eager to provide vegetarian and gluten free options.Dietary restrictions: Gluten and dairy free options, and very helpful staff.Parking: A large car park on the waterfront right outside.Kid-friendliness: Plenty of space, and child friendly seating.
karen4220
Food was delicious. Service prompt and friendly. Background music easy listening and not too loud so perfect for chatting in comfortable surroundings with friends. Great ambiance. Loved it. Would recommend
Caernarfon Walks
Delightful food and fantastic live music. It's really special to have a place like this in Caernarfon, where you can enjoy the talent of West End performers!
standley2626
A little gem in the heart of Caernarfon right by the Castle. Great food. Good wines. Friendly and courteous service. The Courthouse Room is a delightful space with views of the Castle. A definite must if you are dining in Caernarfon.
Graham Pierce
Had dinner with a friend here in July. They managed to fit us in as a walkin despite being very busy. The waiting staff were friendly and attentive and the food was excellent. The restaurant is really atmospheric, aided by what was a packed house of very happy diners when we were
Ray B
Really delighted with our dinner at The Old Courthouse. Great quality food, superbly cooked with great tastes in all elements. This was simply the best restaurant food we've eaten for a long while.
Timothy Burling
We had a fantastic meal and lovely evening at this beautiful location. My partner had sirloin steak and salad, cooked to perfection. My meal was a starter of belly pork and a main of sea bream on asparagus. Definitely coming back!
Absolutely bloody brillant a foodies delights ?. We visited the Old Court House on a Sunday evening and had an amazing meal, cocktails and wine. The service was excellent and the food of highest quality, well done chef ?? ? ? ?Would definitely recommend booking a table and enjoying a relaxed and fine dining experience. Keep up ujr good work.
Miriam W
Had dinner here tonight and received fantastic service from very welcoming and friendly staff. We had the Cod and the Sea Bream which were cooked to perfection. We would recommend to anyone who likes good quality food in a relaxed atmosphere.
fionahP2968VY
A wonderful evening with lovely food and delightful service in a spectacular historic building. The food was beautifully cooked with options for all the group; meat eaters, vegetarians and vegans and we were very pleased to see the number of gluten free dishes on the menu. Caernarfon has so much to offer and The Old Courthouse certainly delivered.
Kirsty R
This place has real potential and is a lovely setting with good service but the food was not as good as it should be, the mushroom soup portion was pitiful it was Luke warm and barely 5 spoonfuls, it only covered the base of the bowl, a shame as it was a lovely flavour. The lamb at 26.50 was fatty, the chicken was a good flavour but the figs were mushy and not caramelised. Not enough check backs to see if the food was suitable and all courses weren’t hot enough. It could be great, but at £120 for 2 we expect better.
L W
We visited for the guided tour of the Old Courthouse today and it was fantastic! We received a warm welcome, and our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. It's an absolutely stunning building, and a huge amount of effort and love has clearly been poured into renovating it. We got to look inside the old cells, see The Hanging Tower, learn about the history and architecture of the building, and find out more about the work involved in renovating it. The transformation of the courthouse into a musical theatre venue is especially beautiful, and it was great to find out about the variety of events being held there - we will definitely be back. The tour was finished off with tea and cake in the very elegant Bistro (where the bar is the original Magistrates' bench). Thoroughly enjoyed and at £10 each - including tea and cake - it was excellent value. Thank you!
If you are visitting Caernarfon, please book in to this lovely restaurant. We were lucky to sit at a table for two in the window overlooking the castle walls. The food was so fresh and beautifully cooked and the person who served us was very attentive. Such a lovely evening - Thank you to the staff at The Bench for a wonderful evening.
We were looking for something a bit special in Caernarfon and we found it.?3 courses presented and cooked perfectly, very tasty seafood.Beautiful surroundings and Moira was a perfect host. Highly Recommended.✨✨✨
The service was friendly and well timed. The food was tasty and well executed. Great building and relaxed atmosphere. Maybe just needs a more obvious and welcoming restaurant entrance. Might have seemed closed off to the general public from the outside.
A fine dining experience, welcoming, catering to all tastes, in a unique setting. Spacious and gracious with tasteful musical ambience.Vegetarian options: Delicious soups of the day, starters, plenty of freshly cooked side dishes and staff eager to provide vegetarian and gluten free options.Dietary restrictions: Gluten and dairy free options, and very helpful staff.Parking: A large car park on the waterfront right outside.Kid-friendliness: Plenty of space, and child friendly seating.
Food was delicious. Service prompt and friendly. Background music easy listening and not too loud so perfect for chatting in comfortable surroundings with friends. Great ambiance. Loved it. Would recommend
Delightful food and fantastic live music. It's really special to have a place like this in Caernarfon, where you can enjoy the talent of West End performers!
A little gem in the heart of Caernarfon right by the Castle. Great food. Good wines. Friendly and courteous service. The Courthouse Room is a delightful space with views of the Castle. A definite must if you are dining in Caernarfon.
Had dinner with a friend here in July. They managed to fit us in as a walkin despite being very busy. The waiting staff were friendly and attentive and the food was excellent. The restaurant is really atmospheric, aided by what was a packed house of very happy diners when we were
Really delighted with our dinner at The Old Courthouse. Great quality food, superbly cooked with great tastes in all elements. This was simply the best restaurant food we've eaten for a long while.
We had a fantastic meal and lovely evening at this beautiful location. My partner had sirloin steak and salad, cooked to perfection. My meal was a starter of belly pork and a main of sea bream on asparagus. Definitely coming back!
Restaurantji Recommends
Absolutely bloody brillant a foodies delights ?. We visited the Old Court House on a Sunday evening and had an amazing meal, cocktails and wine. The service was excellent and the food of highest quality, well done chef ?? ? ? ?Would definitely recommend booking a table and enjoying a relaxed and fine dining experience. Keep up ujr good work.
Had dinner here tonight and received fantastic service from very welcoming and friendly staff. We had the Cod and the Sea Bream which were cooked to perfection. We would recommend to anyone who likes good quality food in a relaxed atmosphere.
A wonderful evening with lovely food and delightful service in a spectacular historic building. The food was beautifully cooked with options for all the group; meat eaters, vegetarians and vegans and we were very pleased to see the number of gluten free dishes on the menu. Caernarfon has so much to offer and The Old Courthouse certainly delivered.
This place has real potential and is a lovely setting with good service but the food was not as good as it should be, the mushroom soup portion was pitiful it was Luke warm and barely 5 spoonfuls, it only covered the base of the bowl, a shame as it was a lovely flavour. The lamb at 26.50 was fatty, the chicken was a good flavour but the figs were mushy and not caramelised. Not enough check backs to see if the food was suitable and all courses weren’t hot enough. It could be great, but at £120 for 2 we expect better.
We visited for the guided tour of the Old Courthouse today and it was fantastic! We received a warm welcome, and our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. It's an absolutely stunning building, and a huge amount of effort and love has clearly been poured into renovating it. We got to look inside the old cells, see The Hanging Tower, learn about the history and architecture of the building, and find out more about the work involved in renovating it. The transformation of the courthouse into a musical theatre venue is especially beautiful, and it was great to find out about the variety of events being held there - we will definitely be back. The tour was finished off with tea and cake in the very elegant Bistro (where the bar is the original Magistrates' bench). Thoroughly enjoyed and at £10 each - including tea and cake - it was excellent value. Thank you!