Bryn Williams, Mold

CELEBRITY Welsh chef Bryn Williams has brought his love for seasonal, sustainable local produce to his new restaurant in the newly refurbished Theatr Clwyd. Denbigh-born Bryn learnt to appreciate food and its origins from an early age.

- MARK WILLIAMS

He was born into a farming family and developed a passion for food, whilst growing vegetables, fishing, and managing game on his uncle's farm. He went on to work in some of the prestigious kitchens in London, working under Marco Pierre White at The Criterion, Michel Roux at Le Gavroche, and as senior-sous at The Orrery.

Bryn was the patron of Odette’s in Primrose Hill for many years before selling up in 2024. He now starts an exciting new chapter at the newly designed restaurant at the iconic building of Theatr Clwyd.

I exit the rather dark brutalist surroundings of the multi-storey car park, which costs £1 for 2.5 hours. I am instantly blown away by my first sight of the theatre from the outside. Theatr Clwyd's £50 million transformation is nothing short of spectacular.

The restaurant is located on the first floor and overlooks the Clwydian range. It has an open-plan design with plenty of natural light pouring through the large glass windows.

It may be a stage that I am going through, but I was glad that there were no trapdoors on the polished wooden floor. I was greeted warmly by the professional waiting-on team and led to a simple wood dining table by the window.