Llandudno
Tucked down an alleyway off Mostyn St, this charismatic pub has print-strewn walls, carpeted wooden floors and an atmosphere of genuine bonhomie. The…
Must-see restaurants in Anglesey & the North Coast
Anglesey & the North Coast
Two Florentine partners opened this excellent addition to Caernarfon's dining scene in a compact whitewashed-stone building hard up against the city walls…
Isle of Anglesey (Ynys Môn)
Still bearing cosmetic vestiges of its days as an actual butcher shop (etched mirror-tiles and a mint-green shopfront), this superb prix-fixe restaurant…
Anglesey & the North Coast
Hidden in a verdant garden setting in the lee of the town wall, Watson's marries French bistro cooking with quality local ingredients. Everything is…
Parisella's of Conwy Ice Cream
Anglesey & the North Coast
This kiosk on the quay sells a selection of what may well be the best ice cream in Wales. Among Parisella's 60-plus flavours are such delights as…
Isle of Anglesey (Ynys Môn)
Occupying an intimate 1st-floor dining room above a quality butcher and grocer, Tredici has brought a touch of the Mediterranean to wind-blown Anglesey…
Anglesey & the North Coast
Customers come from miles around to sample the offerings at nautically themed Enochs, a fish-and-chip joint dedicated to sustainable fishing. The mains…
Isle of Anglesey (Ynys Môn)
Visible from Thomas Telford's famous suspension bridge and itself overlooking the bird-filled shallows of the Strait, this casual, much-awarded modern…
Llandudno
Don, the chef at Llandudno's only dedicated seafood restaurant, is a keen fisherman, and the menu reflects his passion for the local catch: Menai mussels…
Llandudno
Strewn with art, decked out with wicker chairs and comfy sofas, and bedizened with glittering cake stands, Characters is Llandudno's prettiest and best…
Isle of Anglesey (Ynys Môn)
This busy gastropub, with a huge deck and gardens for kids to roam, is the place to eat and sample quality beers in this obscure southern corner of Holy…
Ham Bone Food Hall & Brasserie
Llandudno
The best deli-cafe in Llandudno serves a huge range of freshly made sandwiches, perfect for a picnic on the Promenade. Breakfast is served until 11.30am,…
Anglesey & the North Coast
Blue Sky cafe hides down an alleyway in a former Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall, but the secret is out: it's hands down the best joint in town for…
Anglesey & the North Coast
If it appears that Alfredo's – with its chequered tablecloths, fake ivy, fairy lights, shabby carpets and giant menu of pasta, pizza and traditional…
Anglesey & the North Coast
'The Little Kitchen' is a proper old-fashioned Welsh-speaking caffi, right down to the net curtains and cheery red-polka-dot tablecloths. It's a great…
Isle of Anglesey (Ynys Môn)
Seventy years old, this local institution is famous for its fresh seafood and decadent three-course lunch menus, which come in a choice of standard (£13),…
Anglesey & the North Coast
Kyffin is a true gem: a fair-trade, vegetarian and vegan cafe with antique-shop fittings and a deli counter crammed with organic goodies, chocolates and…
Llandudno
Consistently serving up tasty, fresh fish and homemade side dishes with unaffected friendliness, this is where the locals head for good-value fish meals,…
Anglesey & the North Coast
While first and foremost a butchery with a great line in Welsh meat, Edwards also sells savoury pies, local cheeses and freshly filled baps and sandwiches…
Isle of Anglesey (Ynys Môn)
With a pretty garden setting and a funky, beach-hut-meets-stone-cottage interior, Ann's is a gem. The lunch menu includes deli rolls, burgers, salads and…
Isle of Anglesey (Ynys Môn)
A cosy, relaxed cafe with local photography for sale, great snack lunches (try the homemade fish pie), and fluffy scones and gigantic sponges for…
Anglesey & the North Coast
Packed with original 16th-century features, this charismatic pub (singles/doubles from £57/86) is divided into a series of snug rooms, with low, warped…
Anglesey & the North Coast
With flocked wallpaper and gilt-framed orientalist scenes covering the walls, and dapperly dressed staff delivering tasty brasserie-style meals,…
Anglesey & the North Coast
The in-house restaurant at Bodnant Welsh Food is more than an afterthought – offering wholesome seasonal dishes such as vanilla-baked beetroot with…
Anglesey & the North Coast
Set in the former stables of Furnace Farm at Bodnant Welsh Food, these 18th-century tearooms are ideal for a breakfast of fresh Welsh cakes, a lunch of…
Llandudno
If you really want to live the grand Victorian fantasy, starch your shirt and head to Osborne House, where military types peer out of gilt frames from…
Isle of Anglesey (Ynys Môn)
Avoid the greasy spoons around the high street and head to the cafe attached to the arts centre instead. Lit by skylights and decked with art (local, and…
Llandudno
Brown leather, dark wood, chandeliers and tight confines conjure a faint impression of train travel's golden age, but above all this is simply a welcoming…
Llandudno
Popular with locals for celebration meals, this cosy family-run cellar restaurant serves a hearty selection of British, French and Italian dishes. Staff…
Isle of Anglesey (Ynys Môn)
For good food and sea views, this cosy little bistro adjoining the Maritime Museum is hard to beat. Sandwiches and baguettes are served alongside cooked…
Isle of Anglesey (Ynys Môn)
This popular parlour whips up authentic Italian gelato in a range of flavours, from the exotic (strawberry, mascarpone and balsamic vinegar) to the…
Isle of Anglesey (Ynys Môn)
The formal restaurant at Bishopsgate House serves well-executed, hearty pan-European dishes such as toasted goat's cheese on beetroot salad and roasted…
Anglesey & the North Coast
Testament to Bangor's multicultural and student population, Noodle One does great, slurpin' bowls of Japanese and other Asian noodles. It offers a crimson…
Anglesey & the North Coast
Named after the Audrey Tautou film, Amelie's has the feel of a French bistro, with wooden floors and flowers on the tables, but offers a multinational…
Anglesey & the North Coast
Wal is a convivial little place, its cosy interior bisected by Roman arches and packed with merry people. The staff are charming and the plates are big,…
Llandudno
The front-parlour setting of this family restaurant is a clue to the Italian home cooking on offer. The lengthy menu is full of pasta, risotto, pizza and…
Anglesey & the North Coast
Split between a glassed-in dining area with views over the marina and a lounge bar in the arts centre lobby, Doc is an attractive spot for a bite or a…
Anglesey & the North Coast
Located right next to the castle entrance, this arty cafe serves a tasty selection of meals, including rarebit made with ciabatta and a good choice of…
Isle of Anglesey (Ynys Môn)
This striking, German-designed, glass-fronted structure, backed by windswept sand dunes, serves hearty, well-prepared gastropub dishes and sandwiches to…
Anglesey & the North Coast
Fresh local produce, lovingly presented, and a Spanish influence are the key themes of this cash-only cafe-bar. It's a buzzy lunch spot popular with…
