From The Marram Grass to Y Marram
The origin story of The Marram Grass is well-publicised, a venture started by Liam and Ellis Barrie, which over the years blossomed into a thriving restaurant known for its commitment to quality, community, and innovation.
Unfortunately, The Marram Grass closed its doors in 2021. Yet, through the experience gleaned from the impact of Covid-19, the subsequent challenges, including the closure of The Marram Grass and the impact on the wider hospitality industry, the approach has been reshaped. Thus, Y Marram emerges, focusing on the ethos and values set by The Marram Grass, and reinforcing the vision to create a hospitality hub that promotes development, performance, and rejuvenation.
Chef Experience - Y Marram 2024
It’s about more than just the customer experience; it’s about nurturing the individuals within our team and those we work with, exploring soft skills, teamwork, and resilience. Y Marram aims to create an environment where people can learn, grow, and thrive. With Liam and Ellis now part of the new team, serving as mentors and custodians of some of the foundational values, we look forward to reestablishing the space for many years to come.
A Passion for Produce at Y Marram, Inspired by The Marram Grass
A key pillar of The Marram Grass, solidifying its status and reputation as one of Anglesey’s favourite restaurants, was its embrace of local, seasonal produce. Y Marram now has the luxury of utilising an ever-growing and more varied bounty of produce from our locality, across North Wales and beyond, to incorporate into the menus and events. The groundwork laid by The Marram Grass means that Y Marram has an excellent selection of produce and a unique network of producers to work with and source from. Our chefs have the privilege of working with these exceptional ingredients to create dishes that highlight their natural flavours. Whether it’s a simple, hearty meal or something more intricate, each plate is crafted with attention to detail that reflects the hard work of our local producers.
Dining Experience - Y Marram 2024
People at the Core
In 2018, Liam and Ellis launched a Kickstarter campaign to establish a cookery school, aiming to create a dynamic training environment to help train the next generation of hospitality professionals and enhance operating standards and experience levels in the local hospitality industry. Y Marram’s commitment to people goes beyond our customers; it’s about creating a nurturing environment for our team as well. Hospitality is about people and connections, and we believe that a happy, motivated team is the key to providing an outstanding dining experience. The ethos of the cookery school has expanded beyond the original classroom. Team development, skills, and training continue to be a focus of what Y Marram offers, with workshops and initiatives on the horizon to support food education and literacy.
The Y Marram Team, Launch Night - 2024
An Invitation to Experience Y Marram
Y Marram is more than a restaurant; it serves as a community hub where locals and visitors alike can come together to enjoy great food and good company. The space has been designed to be welcoming and inclusive, whether you’re here for a casual lunch, a celebratory dinner, or a special chef event.
To date, Y Marram has initiated community allotments, continues to support Bryn Rhosyr Football Team, and seeks new projects aligned with its goals. We invite you to come and experience the heart of hospitality at Y Marram. You can stay with us too, making it easy to fully immerse yourself in the Y Marram experience.
Ellis Barrie/Romy Gill - Guest Chef Experience - Y Marram 2024
Join Us on This Journey From Marram Grass To Y Marram
As Y Marram embarks on this new adventure, the team looks forward to sharing their passion for people and produce with you. Follow Y Marram’s journey on social media, where stories of local suppliers, behind-the-scenes glimpses of the kitchen, and updates on special events and seasonal menus will be shared. If you would like to express your interest in working with us, you can use our work with us page. Thank you for being a part of Y Marram’s story.
We look forward to welcoming you.
-The Y Marram Family
