Café R - The Hidden Gem

Café R is situated within Ruthin Craft Centre in Ruthin and is now run by the Council’s Catering Service.

The Café can accommodate up to 80 at any one time in the café itself and 26 within the alfresco dining area in the courtyard which is a designated traditional wooden eating area, complimented by modern, branded barriers.

They have been open now for just over a month and business has been good with the place buzzing with new customers and lots of interest from local people enjoying the pleasant, friendly atmosphere.

Home-made food is the order of the day with Café R offering a wide variety of snacks and main meals to choose from with as much produce locally sourced as possible. Supporting local suppliers is the order of the day which benefits the local economy. You really need to try one of their afternoon teas – they really are a delight.   All the cakes are homemade by the team of Chefs and they are delicious.

There is a fine selection of hot and cold drinks on offer.

Some of the local suppliers are Patchwork Pate, Henllan Bread, Welsh Milk and Cream, a local butcher and other suppliers from Denbigh, Mold and Bodelwyddan – all benefiting the local economy.

Local people have been employed at Café R, with most coming from the Ruthin and Denbigh areas. We also have several sixth formers working weekends, helping them gain valuable work experience as well as providing a bit of pocket money!

Whilst there is corporate Wi-Fi for members of staff, the Café is working on securing Wi-Fi for the public which should be available shortly.

Large parties can be catered for but these would need to be booked beforehand. Please note that the café isn’t licensed.

So, please visit the Café where there is a warm welcome for everyone before visiting the renowned Ruthin Craft Centre where you can find lots of ideas to purchase a unique gift, where contemporary work is for sale from some of the country’s leading makers.

The Café is open 7 days a week from 10am – 5.30pm every day (except for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day)