Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
The glowing reputation of this Michelin-starred country restaurant is well-deserved. We are still salivating at the memory of our last visit – some dishes…
Must-see restaurants in Snowdonia & the Llŷn
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
An eccentric gem, this hybrid bistro/antique store offers exceptional home cooking. By day it's more like a tearoom, but at night the tiny dining room at…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
Sure, it serves pasta, pies, burgers and salads, too, but almost everyone comes for the pizza and the free-pint-with-every-main deal. Simply tick what you…
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…
Snowdonia & the Llŷn
The low ceilings and exposed beams of this 16th-century house near the square make a memorable setting for sophisticated country cooking. Meaty plates…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
Perhaps the best place to eat in town, Bistro Betws offers some interesting adaptations of national staples, such as haddock with Welsh-rarebit crumb…
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…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
Occupying a smartly renovated former barn with views of Cader Idris and the estuary, Mawddach sits 2 miles west of Dolgellau on the A496. Tasteful slate…
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…
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…
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…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
Occupying a Grade II–listed building fitted with its original counter, glass cabinets and wooden drawers, this charismatic cafe still looks a lot like the…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
Pete's Eats is a local institution – a busy, primary-coloured cafe where hikers and climbers swap tips over monster breakfasts and under photos of their…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
Bare timber and blue paint give this ambitious little bistro an appropriately maritime feel, given the good things it does to fish. Inspiration is drawn…
Snowdonia & the Llŷn
The water wheel still turns at the heart of this converted mill, now a cheerful, bustling pub and eatery. The deck over the tumbling Dee is the best spot…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
In Llanuwchllyn, the village at the other end of the lake from Bala, this handsome stone pub is known for its Welsh-speaking regulars and great food. Most…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
At the swankier end of Beddgelert's dining options, Hebog is an upmarket cafe serving the likes of braised Welsh beef in red-wine sauce and homemade…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
Good coffee! After that, everything else this cruisy, pastel-hued little cafe does is a bonus. But those extras – homemade cakes, sandwiches, soups and…
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…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
A chef-patron who once clattered the pans at the legendary Chez Panisse in California is behind this restaurant's popularity and longevity. The open…
Snowdonia & the Llŷn
Occupying a wonderful Tudor building on the main square – known as 'the Seven Eyes', for its multiple dormer windows – this grill-focused bistro/bar name…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
Discreetly hidden behind an aqua-green shopfront, this intimate restaurant delivers a sophisticated menu chock-full of Welsh farm produce and fresh fish…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
This refurbished Georgian inn is a great place to refuel after an ascent of Cader Idris, especially if you're heading back to nearby Machynlleth. Pub…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
Breakfast first up, burgers at lunch, tea in the afternoon and tapas in the evening – Olif morphs to please throughout the day. The tapas has a distinctly…
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…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
Making atmospheric use of the medieval cellar of the former county jail (anyone over 5ft, 10in will have to stoop to move around the room), this prix fixe…
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…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
Named for a nearby peak, this roadside cafe provides a hub and fuelling station for the hordes of walkers who descend on Capel Curig every summer. It's…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
In the lee of the castle, this welcoming bistro offers a short menu of pizza and pasta alongside more adventurous fare such as seared swordfish with…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
There's a definite primate theme to this local institution: stuffed monkeys hang from the counter, chimps grin from photos and there's a palm-oil-free…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
The Coles (Jan and Geoff) may be merry old souls but it's tea that's king here. There are more than 30 varieties on offer, along with homemade cakes and a…
Ebeneezer Chapel Cafe & Emporium
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
Making unorthodox use of a Georgian Wesleyan chapel on the High St is this offbeat cafe, its sky-blue ceiling awash with stars and the alcoves crammed…
Snowdonia & the Llŷn
Equal parts wine bar and bistro, Gales is something of a Llangollen institution. It boasts an ever-changing seasonal menu best enjoyed with a good glass…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
Right opposite the train station, this pink-hued restaurant is surprising on a number of fronts: it has nothing to do with the midwest of the USA; it…
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…
Llŷn Peninsula
Relaxed, spacious and perennially popular, this centrally located cafe (near the train station) offers newspapers to browse and a tasty selection of…
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…
Llangollen Oggie Shop & Fine Foods
Snowdonia & the Llŷn
If you're planning a picnic or lunch on the run, drop in here for locally baked pies and sausage rolls (or try a Welsh Oggie – a meat, potato and onion…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
Crustacea from Cardigan Bay, including crab and lobster from Tywyn and Aberdyfi, are sometimes highlights of the locally focused menu at this pleasant…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
With a terraced pub on one side and a large country-style dining room on the other, this is the best eating option on the main strip. The menu is…
