Chantrey's Restaurant at The Imperial Hotel

You're walking up The Promenade on a proper evening, the bay lit up behind you, and you slip into The Imperial—all period grandeur and slightly faded elegance. Chantrey's sits within this seafront institution like a secret that's been there all along. The dining room has that refined, unhurried quality you don't often find in Llandudno; tablecloths matter here, but it never feels stuffy. The kitchen takes itself seriously without the pretension, turning out the sort of cooking that makes you wonder why you don't venture into these Victorian hotels more often. It's old-school fine dining done properly, which in 2024 feels quietly radical.