Must-see restaurants in Llŷn Peninsula

  • Y Sgwâr

    Llŷn Peninsula

    On the main square in Tremadog, Porthmadog's immediate neighbour, this cosmopolitan Welsh restaurant has the best food in either town. The service is…

  • Tŷ Coch Inn

    Llŷn Peninsula

    At the western end of Porth Dinllaen – reached either by water or by walking through the Nefyn Golf Club's course and turning beachwards once you reach…

  • Dylan's

    Llŷn Peninsula

    Making happy use of Morannedd – a light-filled, 1950s, deco-style beachside pavilion designed by Portmeirion architect Sir Clough Williams-Ellis and once…

  • Venetia

    Llŷn Peninsula

    Taking its seafood directly from local catches where possible (Aberdaron crab and Cardigan Bay scallops are common), the in-house restaurant at this…

  • Y Gegin Fawr

    Llŷn Peninsula

    With their spiritual needs sorted, the Bardsey-bound pilgrims could claim a meal at Y Gegin Fawr, a little thick-walled communal kitchen with tiny windows…

  • Porth Tocyn

    Llŷn Peninsula

    Having sat for so long on top of Abersoch's dining pile, Porth Tocyn offers fine dining in swankily old-fashioned surrounds, rather than innovation. Best…

  • Poachers Restaurant

    Llŷn Peninsula

    A likeable little family restaurant, Poachers sits in a converted grocer's on the High St. Local produce, especially Welsh black beef, features in a menu…

  • Eric Jones' Cafe

    Llŷn Peninsula

    A mile east of Tremadog, this friendly little cafe attracts a lively clientele of climbers and bikers with its all-day breakfasts, toasties, jacket…

  • Big Rock Cafe

    Llŷn Peninsula

    Although this cool cafe is church-run, you needn't fear any morals being served with your morning mocha and the coffee is excellent by Welsh standards…

  • Taro Deg

    Llŷn Peninsula

    Relaxed, spacious and perennially popular, this centrally located cafe (near the train station) offers newspapers to browse and a tasty selection of…

  • Tir a Môr

    Llŷn Peninsula

    The name means ‘Land and Sea’ but don't worry, this isn't a throwback 'surf and turf' restaurant: think more flank steak with red wine and shallots, or…

  • Ship Inn

    Llŷn Peninsula

    In the upper village, the Ship Inn is a popular, family-friendly pub with garden seating, offering hearty bar meals. The Ship puts its family-friendliness…

  • Fresh

    Llŷn Peninsula

    A popular surfer's hang-out, whether for a beer on the front terrace or dinner, Fresh serves hearty bistro food including lamb shanks, grilled fish,…

  • Pili Palas

    Llŷn Peninsula

    Friendly Pili Palas serves light bites such as sandwiches, wraps, salads and hot ciabatta in cosy surrounds. It's licensed too.

  • Coconut Cove

    Llŷn Peninsula

    The original Thai chef and owner no longer rattles the pans at this perennially popular place (formerly Coconut Kitchen), but the replacement also hails…

  • Whitehall

    Llŷn Peninsula

    Whitehall gets a bit funky with some of its food (there's lime and tequila in the chicken-liver pate) but probably shines most through its traditional pub…

  • Castle Fish & Chips

    Llŷn Peninsula

    A local institution, this fish-and-chip shop has been serving crispy battered fish to Criccieth's residents for more than 40 years.