The best places to eat near our B&B in Eryri | Snowdonia and North Wales
An exciting food and drink scene has developed in Eryri | Snowdonia and North Wales in recent years!
With both the mountains and the sea in close proximity to each other you will discover during your holiday some of the best food, produce and ingredients that Wales is famous for.
Whilst the location of our B&B in the heart of the region means you are never too far from excellent places to eat and drink here.
So whether you want a traditional Welsh pub or inn serving real ales and home-cooked food; a Michelin star restaurant creating amazing dishes; or a cool cafe for coffee and cake - there really is something for everybody.
View a larger version our best places to eat map here ⮕
Have a look at our current favourites and recommendations on the map, all of which are listed below - we regularly update it as new cafes and restaurants are opening all the time!
We also try to include the best places to eat that we know make an effort to cater for vegetarian, vegan / plant-based, coeliac and gluten-free diets.
Check out North Wales Grub too which is a fantastic Instagram feed and website for the latest food openings, news and events in the region!
Reservations
Note that demand is often high and many pubs and restaurants - both locally and further afield in North Wales - are busy throughout the year (especially at weekends and during the summer season)
We recommend that you plan ahead and make dinner reservations where possible to avoid any disappointment.
Please of course just ask if you would like any help in making reservations!
Best places to eat in our village, Trefriw
For lunch and dinner Trefriw has an excellent choice of pubs and restaurants for eating out, and all are just a short walk away from our B&B!
The Old Ship (Yr Hen Long)
For reservations - tel: 01492 640013
(closed MONDAY, TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY - usually open bank holiday MONDAYS)
Right next door to our B&B, The Old Ship is a traditional Welsh village pub serving excellent home-cooked, locally sourced food and cask ales.
A secret gate in our garden leads to the large riverside beer garden!
The Princes Arms Hotel & Brasserie
For reservations - tel: 01492 640592
(open daily)
Lindsay and Ann have a lovely, traditional brasserie serving excellent food, and offer a very warm, friendly welcome just a short walk away from us.
The three courses offer on Sundays - including a roast! - is highly recommended.
Chandlers Brasserie
For reservations - tel: 01492 642458
(open THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY evenings)
Next door but one to us!
This small restaurant is run by Anna and Arwel and serves evening meals in a homely, cosy setting.
Definitely try the desserts!
The Fairy Falls
For reservations - tel: 01492 642640
(open daily)
Pub in the heart of the village with outdoor tables next to the river.
It now offers authentic Indian and Nepalese cuisine, and Sunday roasts.
Caffi Doti
(open 10am to 3pm in the winter - closed WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY)
Our village also has a very friendly, welcoming cafe run by Becca which serves breakfasts and lunches along with teas, coffees and excellent homemade cakes!
Llyn Crafnant Cafe
(open SATURDAY and SUNDAY in the winter, subject to weather!)
At Llyn Crafnant above Trefriw there is also the Llyn Crafnant Cafe in a beautiful location right on the lake in Eryri | Snowdonia National Park - it is a lovely walk to it from our door!
TJ Parry Jones & Daughters
(open 8am to 5pm all year - closed on SUNDAYS)
Whilst the village butchers (right opposite our B&B) is also a grocery store and sells excellent picnic provisions made on the premises, including their famous pies and sausage rolls!
“The garden is enchanting with a gate that links to the beer garden of the pub next door... how perfect is that?”
Best places to eat in Llanrwst and Betws-y-Coed
Other cafes, pubs and restaurants for eating out can be found nearby in both:
Llanrwst - our nearest town which is a pleasant 25-30 minute walk from our B&B, or 5 mins drive, and
Betws-y-Coed - the popular tourist village which is 5 miles by car
Best places to eat in Llanrwst
For reservations - tel: 01492 640421
(restaurant open evenings TUESDAY to SATURDAY - call to reserve a table / takeaway open every day)
Modern, stylish and very friendly licensed restaurant open for dinner (5-9pm), and serving the best fish and chips (including gluten-free options) and gourmet burgers.
Yr Hen Danerdy / The Old Tannery
(open 9am-4.30pm - THURSDAY to SUNDAY)
Great coffee, cakes and lunches and super friendly service from Mandy and colleagues. It has an outside balcony that offers fantastic views across the valley. We are regulars!
Snowdonia Bikes is conveniently located underneath for e-bike hire.
Both good lunch options on the square in the heart of Llanrwst
(closed during the winter)
Famous photogenic tearoom dating from 1480, in a picturesque location on the west bank of the River Conwy
Deli, cafe and wine shop opposite each other in Llanrwst, with the latter having an amazing selection of wines, beers and Welsh spirits - a good option for a picnic lunch or maybe wine and nibbles for dinner. Well worth a visit!
Best places to eat in Betws-y-Coed
Cute little tea room in a courtyard with indoor and outdoor seating, next to the tourist information office, offering great home-made cakes, coffee and lunches - try the ‘bacon and banana’ toastie!!!
Coffee, cakes and lunches in the station buildings, with excellent vegan and vegetarian choices - often very busy!
(no reservations are taken)
Very popular, informal pizzeria also in the station buildings, serving delicious pizzas and open 12-8.30 every day, with good vegan and low-gluten options
(online booking available)
Welsh tapas-style small plates, using local produce, in a cosy space on the main road in Betws-y-Coed - fab!
Family run restaurant serving authentic Indian dishes, also on the main road near Olif above
(no reservations are taken)
Popular and busy pub on the main road in the centre of Betws-y-Coed, serving local beers, gins and whisky, and classic pub food (including pies from the village butchers opposite us in Trefriw!), with a large outside terrace to enjoy
(Dolwyddelan)
In the village of Dolwyddelan, near Betws-y-Coed, this traditional pub serves good food (including Thai evenings) and is a perfect stop if you are travelling back to us from Blaenau Ffestiniog
There are lots of other cafes, pubs and restaurants across Eryri | Snowdonia and North Wales serving top quality food.
These are some of the best places to eat that we can highly recommend, plus others that family, friends and guests have enjoyed and suggested to us:
Best places to eat in the Conwy Valley, Conwy, Llandudno and Colwyn Bay
Best places to eat in the Conwy Valley
(Rowen)
Stylish cafe and ‘general store’ open Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the village of Rowen, serving great coffee and cakes along with toasties and creative lunch dishes
(Tal-y-Bont)
Village pub serving evening meals, and good roast dinners on Sundays until 5pm
(on A470 between Llanrwst and Llandudno - online booking available)
Dining pub with a large outdoor terrace, offering good options for alternative diets
(on B5106 approx. half way between Trefriw and Conwy - online booking available)
The oldest licensed pub in Wales, offering seasonal menus, cask ales, and an attractive terrace with views of Tal-y-Fan mountain
Best places to eat in Conwy
Modern cafe in the Conwy Culture Centre opposite the town walls, with friendly service, good lunch options and a large outdoor terrace
Friendly cafe offering coffee, cake and lunches (including vegan and GF options) right in the heart of Conwy
Wholefood, salad and coffee bar offering takeaway lunches near the quayside - serves Heartland coffee!
(Conwy, and also Llandudno and Colwyn Bay - online booking available)
Mini North Wales chain offering excellent wood-fired pizzas, local beers and gins
(online booking available)
Traditional Georgian coaching inn serving lunch and evening meals in the centre of town - good vegetarian and gluten-free options
(online booking available)
New restaurant (and general store) from the mini North Wales chain with a focus on Welsh ingredients - a stunning terrace has great views of Conwy Castle!
(online booking available)
Brunch, lunch and afternoon teas in an elegant, beautifully designed space with stylish decor
Well regarded modern, creative British cuisine in a contemporary setting just outside Conwy at Morfa Beach
(online booking available)
Restaurant offering creative, Welsh influenced tasting menus featuring local produce, from chef Nick Rudge, once of Heston Blumenthal’s ‘The Fat Duck’ restaurant in Bray and as seen on the BBC programme ‘Great British Menu’ in 2024
Best places to eat in and around Llandudno
Super friendly ‘general store’ for dogs and humans which is worth visiting anyway, but also serves some of the best coffee, cakes and lunches in town, including great vegan options - try the toasties!
Modern coffee shop also serving some of the best coffee in Llandudno (Heartland coffee - the same as us!) along with a simple lunch menu with good vegetarian and vegan options
‘The Little Prov’ is their smaller branch in Llandudno Junction
(online booking available)
Good option for evening meals right on the promenade with a focus on Welsh ingredients - part of a mini North Wales chain of restaurants
(online booking available)
Traditional pub serving good food in the heart of Llandudno - nice vegetarian and gluten-free options
(online booking available)
Stylish new restaurant set in the Esplanade Hotel right on the promenade, offering contemporary, modern dishes
Cafe-bar in Llandudno offering an all-day food menu (handily until 10pm) that includes good vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options
The first fully vegan / plant-based cafe in Llandudno - also offers nut-free and gluten free options
Good food at a fantastic location right on West Shore beach, with an outside terrace that has views out to sea and Anglesey
Wild Horse Brewing Co. Taproom
The new taproom from one of the best craft breweries in Wales has their full range of craft beers on tap and also street-food vendors (offering dishes such as pizzas and tacos) at weekends
(Glanwydden - online booking available)
Established gastropub in the small village of Glanwydden near Llandudno offering classic pub dishes and local real ales
(Deganwy)
Well regarded authentic bistro in the seaside village of Deganwy, near Llandudno, serving French provincial dishes in a cosy setting
Best places to eat in Colwyn Bay and Rhos-on-Sea
(Colwyn Bay - online booking available)
Restaurant from the famous Welsh chef, Bryn Williams, in a wonderful location right on the promenade, with an outdoor terrace and views of the sea. Well worth travelling for!
HAUS, Flat White Cafe, SIP Cafe Kitchen, and Briggs Wine Bar
(Colwyn Bay)
All great places to eat and drink in Colwyn Bay within a stones throw of each other, creating a bit of a foodie scene. HAUS is our favourite for lunch!
(Colwyn Bay)
Recently refurbished pub right on the promenade offering interesting gastropub dishes. ‘The Shack’ underneath is open in the summer and offers interesting takeaway street food dishes!
(Rhos-on-Sea)
Newly opened, beautifully designed coffee shop in the heart of Rhos-on-Sea, serving Heartland Coffee, cakes, pastries and lunches
(Rhos-on-Sea)
Great little takeaway sandwich bar serving coffee, cakes (try the brownies!), wraps and sandwiches. There is often a small queue outside!
Best places to eat elsewhere in Eryri | Snowdonia, the Llŷn Peninsula, and beyond…!
Best places to eat in Capel Curig
Inn run by Zip World with a bar and restaurant - a perfect stop on the way to / from Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon)! - offering a good selection of pub food dishes featuring Welsh ingredients
Bar and restaurant at Plas-y-Brenin outdoor centre, with views of the Snowdon Horseshoe - another good place to stop after a day in the mountains!
Best places to eat in Llanberis
Coffee, cakes and pastries in a community focused coffee shop on the High Street in Llanberis
Vegan coffee shop in the heart of Llanberis
Small bistro-style restaurant offering seasonal menus featuring locally sourced ingredients
(Brynrefail, near Llanberis)
Interesting food and great coffee near Llyn Padarn lake - it is a lovely walk to it from Llanberis!
Best places to eat in Beddgelert
Famous ice cream parlour and pizzeria in the heart of beautiful Beddgelert. They offer up to 20 different flavours each day!
(near Beddgelert)
Interesting lunch options, coffee and cakes in a converted chapel, right at the start of the Watkin Path for Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon)
Best places to eat in and around Bangor and Caernarfon
(Bangor)
New stylish coffee shop serving Heartland Coffee and excellent bagels and baguettes. Another branch is in Holyhead on Anglesey
(Bangor)
Interesting breakfast and lunch dishes with good plant-based options, and craft beers from around the world
(Y Felinheli)
Waterside location with tables inside and outside at Port Dinorwic marina, offering eclectic street-style food and regular pizza evenings. Great!
(Y Felinheli)
Cafe / bar offering interesting dishes in a lovely space - open for lunch Thursday to Sunday
(Caernarfon)
Independent Welsh cafe near the waterfront, with a focus on local produce
(Caernarfon - online booking available)
Small restaurant offering creative tasting menus featuring Welsh ingredients
(Dinas Dinlle)
Stylish cafe in a fantastic location right by the beach - just south of Caernarfon
(Nantlle)
Artisan coffee roasters in a beautiful location south-east of Caernarfon - open for coffee and cake from Monday to Friday
Best places to eat in and around Blaenau Ffestiniog, Porthmadog, Criccieth and Pwllheli
(Tanygrisiau, near Blaenau Ffestiniog)
Good cafe food with daily specials but worth it for the location right on the lake, and very handy for walks at the nearby Cwmorthin waterfall and quarry
(Penryhndeudreath)
Fully vegan cafe near Porthmadog offering lunches (and evening meals at weekends)
(Porthmadog)
The in-house bakery offers takeaway treats, and good lunches if you eat-in including vegetarian and vegan options
(Porthmadog)
Pub owned by the local Purple Moose brewery, offering their range of cask ales and classic pub dishes with many incorporating their beer as an ingredient!
The best places to eat on Anglesey
The island of Anglesey is a great day trip out from us and you will discover a real food scene there now, especially in Menai Bridge and along the west coast. We list some of our favourite places below for eating out!
Best places to eat in Menai Bridge
Modern vegan cafe with an eclectic menu and offering good gluten-free options
Cheese shop and deli specialising in artisan cheeses from around Wales, the UK and Europe, with a cafe serving dishes made from the products sold in the shop
Authentic Italian dishes and ingredients in this cafe / restaurant which is open all day and in the evening
(online booking available)
Renowned Michelin starred restaurant in foodie Menai Bridge
(online booking available)
Another hip spot, offering eclectic small plates in a small space
(online booking available)
Another branch of the mini North Wales chain with a focus on Welsh ingredients, offering good food and views of the Menai Straits
Best places to eat on the eastern side of Anglesey
(Beaumaris - online booking available)
Popular Spanish-style tapas bar right on the high street
Flagship location from the Anglesey ice cream maker, with a variety of gelato and sorbet flavours available
(Moelfre)
Cafe in the picturesque fishing village with a varied menu and lovely garden
(near Red Wharf Bay)
Modern gastropub with lovely views of the Anglesey coastline near Red Wharf Bay
Best places to eat on the western side of Anglesey
(Rhosneigr)
Stylish cafe not far from the beach, offering great coffee and interesting lunch options
(Rhosneigr - online booking available)
Seasonal food and outdoor bars and spaces, in a modern setting within sand dunes by the sea
(Rhosneigr - online booking available)
Contemporary beach themed bar and restaurant near the beach, offering locally sourced and seasonal dishes
(Trearddur Bay)
Artisanal pizza and sharing plates using local ingredients - and a deli - in the heart of Trearddur Bay
(Valley - online booking available)
Informal, modern brasserie offering British and international dishes using locally sourced food
Best places to eat further afield in North Wales
Some of our other favourite places to eat that are a little bit further from us in Trefriw but are well worth a visit if you are need a pit-stop on your way to us, or are holidaying in other parts of the region!
(Hendrerwydd, near Ruthin)
Although a ‘pub’ you will find exceptionally creative small plates featuring local produce
(Llangollen)
Great place for brunch, lunch or coffee and cakes with a terrace overlooking the River Dee - a perfect place to stop on the way to us!
(A5 near Corwen)
Another good pit-stop on the way to / from us - lovely farm shop with a cafe and drive-thru coffee shop!
(near Machynlleth)
This restaurant in the south of Eryri | Snowdonia is definitely worth a mention - an award winning two Michelin star restaurant run by chef Gareth War
(Machynlleth)
The new sister restaurant to Ynyshir - and wine bar - in Machynlleth itself, with head chef Corrin Harrison a finalist on the TV programme ‘Great British Menu’
“The village is small and very friendly, with a great little restaurant called Chandlers, an excellent pub called The Old Ship (right next door to the B&B), a butchers, cafe and historic woollen mill.”
