Bryn Trych Pub and Restaurant, Capel Curig, North Wales

www.bryntrychinn.co.uk

Chorizo and pea risotto with pan fried chicken breast with a pesto herb crust & a Welsh Black beef burger with salad and chunky chips.

My companion an I [Brother] embarked on our adventure weekend, a celebration of a cousins marriage, to the beautiful mountains of North Wales lined up for a weekend of mountain biking, orienteering and alcohol. A long journey from South wales mixed with a near 'miss' with some dubious looking accommodation left us searching for some hearty food. Capel Curig is a small village but spread out with little land marks in the dark but a quick search on the smartphone [amazed i had signal] revealed Bryn Trych Pub and an even quicker walk around the corner we found this delightfully modern looking gastro-pub - Bryn Tyrch.

First Impressions

On entering we were confronted by a roaring fire surrounded by Chesterfield sofas and an array of eating tables. At the bar we promptly ordered up some snowdon ale that was frankly Divine with subtle hobs and hint of sweetness. The food menu was split between bar and restaurant options to cater for all budgets and tastes, the trade here is mainly active walking and mountaineering types and i certainly got a sense that most had a few quid and this establishment is testament to that.

The Service

The service from the apparent owner was extremely friendly and accommodating when i questioned the contemporary feel of the menu and subsequent portion size i was met with the a sure response that chef does not do small portions especially as most customers have been up a mountain that day.

The Food

The risotto arrived and i was met with a large bowl of risotto with topped with a whole chicken breast. First mouth fulls were pure satisfaction with a creamy rich texture met with a soft nutty rice, mingled within were the peas and chorizo that gave a mild spice background flavour. The Herby/nutty crusted chicken
breast was very well cooked being succulent combined well with the herby outer crust and risotto below. Only one oddity I'd mention would be the need for chorizo and chicken, i believe the dish would have worked well with either or.

A well organised establishment with a cosy relaxed atmosphere serving excellent food and local Ale.