The Welsh Hospitality Awards 2023, the most prestigious event in the hospitality industry, took place on Monday 2nd October at the exquisite Mercure Holland House Hotel in Cardiff.

The evening was a resounding success, with industry leaders, esteemed professionals, and esteemed guests coming together to honour the very best in Welsh hospitality.

These Awards celebrate excellence in the country’s vibrant hospitality industry, with a focus on recognising outstanding businesses and individuals. These awards serve to highlight the very best in hotels, restaurants, bars, spas, and other sectors within the industry. 

The awards aim to inspire excellence, foster innovation, and promote the highest standards in Welsh hospitality.

The awards ceremony, now in its fifth year, celebrated the outstanding achievements of businesses and individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the hospitality sector in Wales. The event was marked by elegance, glamour, and a true appreciation for the talent and dedication within the industry.

A Spokesperson for The Welsh Hospitality Awards 2023 said: “The Welsh Hospitality Awards 2023 has once again showcased the remarkable talent and exceptional standards within the Welsh vibrant hospitality industry.

The 2023 winners have consistently demonstrated excellence, innovation, and dedication in their respective categories, setting the benchmark for quality and service within the Welsh hospitality industry.

We extend our warmest congratulations to all the winners and nominees and wish them continued success in their endeavours.”

The winners of The 5th Welsh Hospitality Awards 2023 are:

Family Venue of the Year

Falconry Experience Wales (Machynlleth)

Best Day Out 

Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer (Pontsticill)

Tourist Attraction of the Year

The Royal Mint Experience (Pontyclun)

Outdoor Venue of the Year

Falconry Experience Wales (Machynlleth)

Best Entertaining Team

Quackers (Llandrindod Wells)

Sports Venue of the Year

Sophia Gardens Cricket Ground (Cardiff)

Live Entertainment Venue of Year

Jac’s Music Venue Aberdare (Aberdare)

Best Welsh Festival

Landed Festival (Llandrindod Wells)

Best Sports Bar

Riverside Sports Bar (Newport)

Best Bar

The Bunkhouse Bar and Music Venue (Swansea)

 Boutique Hotel of the Year

The Kinmel Arms (Abergele)

Resort Hotel of the Year

Bryn Meadows Golf Hotel and Spa (Caerphilly)

Best Hotel General Manager 

Wolfscastle Country Hotel (Haverfordwest)

Best Dining Experience

Butterflies Bar & Kitchen (Blaenavon)

Best Caravan Site

South Wales Touring Park (Llangennech)

Best Golf Club

Cardigan Golf Club (Cardigan)

Theatre of the Year

New Theatre Cardiff (Cardiff)

Children’s Play Centre of the Year

Dizzy Kidz (Tredegar)

Entertainment/Shopping Complex of the Year

St. David’s Shopping Centre (Cardiff)

Best Cinema Experience

Maxime Cinema (Blackwood)

City Hotel of the Year

The Celtic Manor Resort (Newport)

Value Hotel of the Year

Royal Ship Hotel (Dolgellau)

Romantic Hotel of the Year

The Falcondale hotel and restaurant (Lampeter)

Children’s Play Centre of the Year

Dizzy Kidz (Tredegar)

Entertainment/Shopping Complex of the Year

St. David’s Shopping Centre (Cardiff)

Best Cinema Experience

Maxime Cinema (Blackwood)

City Hotel of the Year

The Celtic Manor Resort (Newport)

Value Hotel of the Year

Royal Ship Hotel (Dolgellau)

Romantic Hotel of the Year

The Falcondale hotel and restaurant (Lampeter)

Hotel Team of the Year

Llandudno Bay Hotel (Llandudno)

Bed & Breakfast of the Year

The Gwaelod-y-Garth Inn (Cardiff)

Best Family Dining Restaurant

I Giardini di Sorrento Italian Restaurant (Cardiff)

Best Restaurant Team

Steak & Stamp (Pencoed)

Best Holiday Park

Sunny Vale Holiday Park (Saundersfoot)

Casual Dining Restaurant of the Year (North)

Sheeps and Leeks (Caernarfon)

Casual Dining Restaurant of the Year (Central)

The Kerry Lamb (Newtown)

Casual Dining Restaurant of the Year (South West)

Crwst(Cardigan)

Casual Dining Restaurant of the Year (South East)

The Humble Onion (Dinas Powys)

Casual Dining Restaurant of the Year (Overall Winner)

Sheeps and Leeks (Caernarfon)

Hotel of the Year (Central)

Y Talbot Tregaron (Tregaron)

Hotel of the Year (North)

The Wild Pheasant Hotel & Spa (Llangollen)

Hotel of the Year (South West)

Llety Cynin (Saint Clears)

Hotel of the Year (South East)

Great House Hotel (Bridgend)

Hotel of the Year (Overall Winner)

Y Talbot Tregaron (Tregaron)

Pub/Inn of the Year (North)

The White Lion Inn (Colwyn Bay)

Pub/Inn of the Year (Central)

Lamb and Flag Inn (Rhayader)

Pub/Inn of the Year (South West)

New Inn (Narberth)

Pub/Inn of the Year (South East)

The Gwaelod-y-Garth Inn (Cardiff)

Pub/Inn of the Year (Overall Winner)

The Gwaelod-y-Garth Inn (Cardiff)

Restaurant of the Year (North)

The Wild Pheasant Hotel & Spa (Llangollen)

Restaurant of the Year (Central)

The Falcondale hotel and restaurant (Lampeter)

Restaurant of the Year (South West)

Florentino’s (Tenby)                                                       

Restaurant of the Year (South East)

Steak & Stamp (Pencoed)

Restaurant of the Year (Overall Winner)

Steak & Stamp (Pencoed)