The interior is small and dark and the chairs aren't very comfortable but that's offset by the…read moreexcellent food and drinks (notably the coffee) and the friendly service. If the weather is up to it you can sit outside and watch life pass by the square.

There isn't a lot of room inside or many tables and the chairs aren't very comfy but the service…read moreand food are excellent, they do glorious coffees and home made cakes it's a real treat to go there :)

Charming location, decent scones. Do NOT order Welsh Rarebit, it's the worst ever. Burnt toast,…read morelots of mustard, hardly any cheese. Slow service.

Fantastic, owner run tea house / cafe…read more Very traditional Welsh food for lunch and light dinner. Toasties, sandwich rolls, eggs on toast, Welsh Rarebit, jacket potatoes are all on the menu. But the thing that makes this place an easy five stars is, the location is amazing (see link), the service from everyone is amazing and the scones are the best I've ever had, out of this world! Price wise they are very reasonable. My only two issues with this place is that it has a very limited seating and gets insanely crowded and is not open year round. I can't overstate that this is a MUST STOP if in the area. Check their website to see if they are open, but generfally they are open from Mid-March to Mid-December. http://www.tuhwntirbont.co.uk/

This is a really fabulous little gem of a cafe right in the centre on the square…read more The menu is bilingual and they serve teas, coffees, snacks and sandwiches all available as take away as well as eat in. The staff are really lovely people and very friendly and more than happy to converse either in Welsh or English. They also have Internet access which is a brilliant bonus. The food is really nice and freshly cooked.

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A warm welcome and excellent takeaway coffee…read more We visited on a cold day and the Malteser tiffin looked too good to miss. We were not disappointed! It's nice to go to an independent coffee shop that has a good selection. Also cardboard/degradable cups and lids. Diolch yn galon

Our hopes were high as we had passed by Stables a few times while in the area and, in spite of…read morebeing cautioned by locals to "try another place," we gave it a try. The outdoor dining area is well done, though pretty chilly on the afternoon we visited. The bar area was nothing special and was barely occupied by guests during our meal. I went with the Penne Paste which was just "OK"...nothing special to the taste and arrived promptly but barely warm. My dining partner's Herb Roasted Chicken was good but again, just warm. By the way, the Stables 200ml diet coke @ 2.99 is clearly gouging and well above other local restaurants. Once the food was dropped we never saw another staff member...no surprise. We and the three tables around us agreed the place is surviving on location and little else. Service, food quality and the local reputation were sub-par. Too bad but there are other nearby options who are interested in providing a good guest experience. Spend your money elsewhere.

The Stables is a part of the Royal Oak complex in Betws-y-Coed. There is plenty of outdoor seating…read moreavailable in the yard but there is also a nicely decorated interior - it's all beams, wood and brass. The bar offers a good selection of drinks and there is also a varied food menu which includes a wide selection of dishes ranging from mixed grills to pizza to currys. There's something for everyone. I opted for a medium spiced Chicken Tikka with rice (but could have had chips or half and half). Naan bread was available as a extra. Despite the bar being fairly busy the food arrived within ten minutes. Betws attracts lots of climbers and ramblers and clearly the portions are designed for people looking to refuel. Not only was the quality excellent, containing lots of chunks of chicken, but I got more than enough of it. If you're after a good feed, a nice drink and fast and efficient service then this is the place to go.