North WalesEntertainment

Entertainment in North Wales

  1. A

    Venue Cymru

    The town's leading arts venue for shows and events from rock gigs to highbrow classical performances.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Purple Moose Brewery

    The Purple Moose Brewery is one of about 30 microbreweries across Wales. From humble beginnings the venture is now very much a working business with a small staff of four and contacts to supply pubs across North Wales from Anglesey to Harlech. In August 2006 the Snowdonia Ale won the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) award for Champion Beer.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Theatr Gwynedd

    Associated to the university, this excellent performing arts venue is one of four theatres in Wales with its own resident acting company. The ever-changing programme features a full schedule of drama (both Welsh- and English-language), dance, musicals and new-release films.

    reviewed

  4. D

    Anglesey Arms

    For a pint, the Anglesey Arms down by the water is your best bet, especially with outside seating in summer offering a great harbour view for a sundowner. The owners also run a floating restaurant in summer in the harbour.

    reviewed

  5. E

    Stables Bar

    There's live jazz on Thursday nights and a male voice choir in residence every other Friday as well as cheap bar meals (from £7), dinner and B&B accommodation packages (from £57.50 per person).

    reviewed

  6. F

    Galeri Caernarfon

    This excellent multipurpose arts centre hosts exhibitions, theatre, film and events; check the program online for details. The stylish in-house DOC Cafe Bar serves all-day snacks and pre-event suppers.

    reviewed

  7. G

    Hand Hotel

    This place hosts the Llangollen Male Voice Choir each Friday evening. Head to the bar around 21:00 and catch them in full voice over a pint of Plessey Bitter.

    reviewed

  8. H

    King's Head

    For a quiet pint, try the King's Head. Overlooking the tramway station, this Victorian pub is one of the oldest in town and also serves decent bar meals.

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  9. I

    Fouzi's

    This espresso bar with a few Italian-influenced snacks in the newly revamped Royal Hotel complex is a simple but useful drop-in for a caffeine fix.

    reviewed

  10. J

    Wynnstay Arms

    The liveliest pub is the Wynnstay Arms, with real ales, a beer garden and bar menus friendly to both vegetarians and children.

    reviewed

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  12. K

    The Unicorn

    For a pint, try the no-nonsense Unicorn to meet the locals over a real ale; it also has simple bar meals.

    reviewed

  13. L

    DOC café bar

    The DOC café bar, located inside the Galeri Caernarfon, has day-round snacks and pre-event suppers.

    reviewed

  14. M

    Australia

    For a pint, Australia is a lively, rough-and-ready place with simple bar meals (noon to 20:00 daily).

    reviewed

  15. N

    Plaza Cinema

    The Plaza has a half-price deal on Wednesdays if you can ignore the fleapit surroundings.

    reviewed

  16. Upper Mostyn St

    Upper Mostyn St is the place to head to for nightlife, with a slew of late-night venues.

    reviewed

  17. O

    Coliseum

    A classic, old-fashioned picture house showing the latest releases.

    reviewed

  18. P

    Cineworld Llandudno

    A major cinema complex close to Llandudno Junction train station.

    reviewed

  19. Q

    St John's Methodist Church

    Male-voice-choir performances.

    reviewed

  20. R

    King's Head

    For a quiet pint and pub grub at a Victorian pub overlooking the tramway station.

    reviewed

  21. S

    Cottage Loaf

    A cosy pub with real ales and satisfyingly hearty pub food.

    reviewed

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  23. T

    Badgers Tearooms

    A traditional tearoom, best known for its creamy afternoon teas and gooey cakes. The Victorian attire of the staff adds a frisson of genteel nostalgia.

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