First time visitors to the Grill Bar at the Royal Oak, and we were very impressed…read more As party of 6 people we had 3 different choices from the grill menu, (although they did also have a small specials menu which looked fabulous too). The lamb was perfectly cooked as requested, the trio of pork was delicious, and the Thai vegetable risotto was superb. All thoroughly enjoyed the good size portions. Service was excellent - Jan was friendly, with perfect level of banter. Definitely recommended, thank you!

Wonderful food! The presentation is top-notch, it tastes amazing, and the service is the best!…read more For dinner, I had Welsh steak medallions over the most tender and delicious mix of spinach and squash to ever grace my tastebuds. Desert? AN ABSOLUTE MUST! Breakfast was also incredible. Try the full Welsh breakfast or the Belgian waffle.

This is the third time that we have visited the Poacher's Restaurant and it was as excellent as…read moreever. The service and friendliness of the staff was excellent as was the ambiance. Two of our party had bruschetta for starters and absolutely loved it . Main courses of salmon , beef and lamb were consumed with much enthusiasm and were rated very highly indeed. Bread and butter sticky toffee pudding was out of this world. Coffees were accompanied by oohs and arrs so I can only assume that they were superb. All in all an excellent restaurant with great staff and an extremely capable chef. Ten out of ten Thanks to everyone who contributed to make the visit an excellent one Sue,Margaret, Bob and Dave

Excellent restaurant. Dined there with 7 golfing friends, and all thought their food was delicious…read more I started with the mince meat covered with cheese, a house speciality which sounds much more filling than it really is; followed by pheasant and new potatoes (tender, full of flavor) and finished with treacle toffee pudding (not bad but I've had better - too much chocolate flavor for me). Others had fish cakes, pork tenderloin, lamb, and a variety of starters and desserts; but really everyone was complimentary of their food. Service was also above par. Friendly, attentive and smiling, even while putting up with our banter. Highly recommended restaurant.

Had a fantastic meal here while traveling from the US around Wales. We stopped in on a whim for…read moredinner while driving through Snowdonia NP. The menu selection was fantastic. We had the assorted breads and dips as a starter and the Bleu Burger and the Pepperpot Beef special for mains. The portions were great, the food was tasty and cooked to perfection. The sides served with my burger- fries and salad- were so tasty. The bar atmosphere was trendy and welcoming- made you want to stay a while. Our server was so nice and chatted with us about the area. I noticed some of the decor and she mentioned the owner was American- sorry we missed him! Your restaurant is outstanding, thank you for a great meal.

From the owner: Traditional Welsh food with Classic American service.read more

Recently discovered this gem on a trip to Snowdonia. Wonderful pub food, serving local meats and…read moreingredients. We ate here twice, easily the best food in the local vicinity and the atmosphere is especially suited to cold wintry nights. We had the homemade Steak & Ale pie and Slow braised Lamb Hock, both were divine. This is not fine dining but British classics using excellent local ingredients and executed wonderfully. I imagine this is the kind of fare that the local folk and the farming community have been getting for centuries but virtually impossible to find for us city slickers The perfect reward after conquering Snowdon!

We stayed at the Ty Gwyn hotel in Betws-y-coed, Cymru (Wales) in the early part of October, 2012…read more My sister found it and booked us a couple of rooms for two nights. The hotel is a B&B as well as a very popular restaurant. Betws-y-coed is a gateway to Snowdonia, the national park which is a must visit if you're in the area. If you stay some place else, you must try to get a reservation to the restaurant. And getting a reservation on a Friday and a Saturday looked like a hard thing to do. The food is excellent, well served. The breakfasts are amazing. The ambience in the somewhat cramped environment is charming. The hotel itself is very well run. The staff, and in particular Rob (?) and the owners son whose name we forgot to get, were all very professional and friendly. They do have wifi but it does not extend into the rooms unfortunately. Which means we had to go and sit in the tiny lobby to get a good signal. But it is there and it is free. The rooms are small and most come with en suite bathrooms. Some rooms look like they have the bathroom across the hall but are dedicated to a single room. Everything was clean and well taken care off though not new. The lamps are low. I'm not tall and it was easy to brush my head against the chandelier. Mattress was comfortable, room was warm, the shower had good pressure, tea and coffee provided. The outer walls to this hotel are thick. The walls between rooms are thin so noise travels easily. My wife could hear the guy next door snoring. I easily rose to the challenge and out-snored him according to her. One of the main drawbacks to the hotel is that it is right on the street. And a busy one at that during the day. And by right on the street I mean you have to watch traffic carefully as you walk next to the hotel. Traffic noise does seep in but traffic dies down at night to pick up again in the morning. It wasn't a problem for me. If you're sensitive, then a room on the back of the hotel might be better. I liked my view of the river from our window. It's a little walk across a bridge to get to the town but it's not a big deal. Definitely go to the restaurant for an evening meal. You won't be sorry. I really enjoyed staying here and recommend it to anyone.

This place was fabulous! Chris, our waiter, was more than attentive. The food was delicious and…read morewe received and ate (it all) inside the conservatory. Do not pass this place up if you are in Conwy, Wales. Really. Go there.

This was a great find while out for a drive in Whales. The food and service was excellent. I…read moreordered a Home made burger that ended up being the size of my head. The burger was amazing.

Oooh this pub is looovely, especially on sunny days when you can sit outside in their garden…read more They seem to cater to both locals (lots of old folks) and people like us who were driving though. The staff were all very welcoming, and we were all really impressed with the friendly, efficient service. The menu was full of English comfort foods...and they executed everything beautifully. Just look at my photos to get an idea...I tried the goats cheese and caramelised onion strudel, which came balanced on potatoes and perfect ratatouille. If you ever find yourself in this part of the country, it is definitely worth popping in here for some lunch! *Pro tip: It sounded like they get very booked up in the evening, so ring ahead to ensure you get a table!!

A very busy Old English pub doing Great food and Great Beer(Cask Marque)…read moreYvonne and Gary run a first class pub and have a great team working with them. If going for a meal ring and book it gets busy at the weekend!! always a good sign.

The experience begins when you walk through the door. The bar staff - James usually - welcomes you…read more Once refreshments are expertly doled out, including local beers that are always fresh, you are treated to a menu featuring the best local food purveyors can provide. The owners, Tim and Lynn bring their passion for food, wine and, most importantly, the experience of fine dining to everyone who they serve and meet.

Restaurant with the best views in the UK. Probably…read more It's worth a visit just for the stunning views of Cader Idris through the massive front windows. Bwyty Mawddach is (I think) a beautifully converted barn, full of oak and slate and that breathtaking vista. It's run by Ifan and Amelie, with much of the lamb served in the restaurant farmed on the surrounding land by Ifan's brother. Downstairs is a lounge area, with the main seating area upstairs. I've always been in a big group every time I've been here and can attest that it's a great venue for friends and families. The food is largely local and seasonal. It's reasonably priced and there's a good selection. I've never had any complaints about the service.

If you are in the area, this is a must stop. It has fantastic views of the river. The food was…read morespectacular. Half of my group got vegetarian dishes and half did not. I personally ordered the wild boar pie and it was amazing!

Amazingly fast service, friendly staff. Good food. Had the Sunday roast. Yum! Amazing view of the…read moreRiver Dee

I can't comment on the hotel but we had a decent snack lunch there recently. The interior of the…read morehotel has been refurbished - the result is clean and fresh, if a little anonymous (apart from a suit of armour in the entrance hall). At lunchtimes they serve meals in the bar, and we had a decent ploughman's lunch and a beef sandwich; both came with generous helpings of tasty salad, pickle and spring onions and in my case, three decent wedges of cheese (see picture). Fresh crusty bread rather than sliced would have made it perfect. The meals, with two rounds of drinks came to under £20.

I had a lovely pint of Reverand Brain here last year. Looks like an impressive hotel from the…read moreoutside, looks nice but smaller than you would expect once inside. The bar is open to non-residents and do serve real ale + lagers. Not sure on accomodation costs, but the hotel looks very clean and well kept and overlooks the river. Just opposite the kebab shop and the Pen Y Bont pub!