I've recently visited the Castle View for the first time since it changed from being Maggie…read moreMurphy's (many years ago). Before going I checked out the menu on their website and was a bit surprised by the prices, which are quite expensive for what at the end of the day is a pub in North Wales. I'd more or less decided in advance to go for the Welsh steak & ale pie which at £12.95 was just about a fiver more expensive than the steak & ale pie on offer at my more familiar haunt, the Afon Conwy which is just a few miles away. I was hoping for a very special pie! First things first the pub has a large car park so parking was no problem. The interior is very nicely done albeit in a fairly predictable gastropub decor. The dining area lives up to the venue's name with several tables along the side of the building offering views of Conwy Castle just over the water. The staff were friendly and efficient although there weren't many other customers to keep them occupied so they weren't anywhere close to being kept busy. Foodwise I went with the steak and ale pie which was fortunately very good and very well presented. My wife had a Caesar salad which was also excellent. The kids opted for chicken goujons and fish and chips from the kids menu, which at £7.25 each were two of the priciest kids meals we've encountered in this part of the world. Again though they were excellent, the goujon meal came with the two biggest goujons I've ever seen and the fish was a generous portion. The best compliment I give though is that both plates were cleared, something that doesn't always happen with my kids. As always there had to be someone who ordered something I ended up wishing I'd ordered and in this case it was father-in-law whose beer battered cod turned out to be a huge piece of fish which looked to be have been perfectly cooked. As this is one of the cheapest meals on the main menu I think if I ever go back that might be the one to try. All in all the food, and accompanying drinks, were all excellent and every plate was cleared. It's just a shame it's so expensive in comparison to other places in the area. It was noticeable that the place was very quiet when we visited, in fact it was almost deserted apart from the staff. It's a real shame given the quality on offer and I was left wondering if maybe they'd get more business if they knocked a quid or two off the prices? Certainly I'd more inclined to revisit if this were the case.

Originally known as Maggie Murphys the Castle view has just undergone a refurbishment to bring it…read moreup-to-date and remove the rif-raff !! It now looks very inviting and modern. However it does lack some of the old atmosphere. The Food here is excellent, a good choice of traditional pub grub and more elaborate dishes. The prices are good value and the portions are big. The Sweets are delicious, you must make room for one!! It has a nice seating are outside with stunning views over to Conwy castle, hence the name!

As of 03.02.2012, this is The Albion Ale Bar. They do not serve nasty, fizzy keg beers, but do have…read moresome superb local real ale; at time of writing, a choice of four plus a real draught stout. There are three areas a lounge, the bar area and a smoke room, in which, of course, no smoking is allowed. The lounge and the smoke room both have wonderful open fires essential as I am writing this. The welcome from the knowledgeable staff is also warm and the locals are very friendly to we incomers. There are no TV's, no juke-box and no food (other than bags of Tyrrell's crisps) so that conversation dominates. Upper Gate Street is also the road which leads directly to the Youth Hostel, making this the first pub hostellers encounter heading into town a definite plus for us!

Once upon a time the Albion was the favoured haunt of some of Conwy's most hardened drinkers,…read morealbeit one of some architectural merit (it is in fact a Grade II listed building). In recent years it hit hard times and was eventually closed down. However there has been a recent development that will be of interest to proper beer drinkers. The pub has been purchased by a mysterious London based banker with roots in North Wales. He's re-opened it partnership with four local breweries The Conwy Brewery, the Great Orme Brewery, Bragdy Nant Brewery as well as the Purple Moose Brewery from Porthmadog. The pub is now a dedicated real-ale boozer with a particular emphasis on locally produced ales. There won't be any food (apart from crisps) as the premises doesn't have a kitchen so it will still be a drinker's pub but hopefully one with a more discerning clientele than of days gone by.

A beautiful and traditional country pub in the small rural village of Glanwydden. Great for food,…read morewine and a warm welcome every time. The food they serve is typical Pub Grub but prepared in a Gourmet style by properly trained Chefs. Much of the produce they use is local, try the Conwy Fish soup, locally caught mussels or the Angelsey Scallops. The main courses are Hearty, think slowly cooked Lamb Shanks, roast ribs of black beef or Homemade Steak and Ale Pie. The interior is warming and welcoming, with traditional low ceilings and a small bar which is always packed with local villagers. The Dining area is a little more elaborate but still in-keeping with time and tradition. During the Summer months you can opt for al-Fresco dining on the terrace. They also have a small private function room which is great for intimate parties or celebrations. Possibly the best, off the beaten track Pub in the area. Whilst its not the easiest place to get to its well worth the extra mile to taste the gorgeous food they serve. I've never been dissapointed with any meal at the Queens Head and i've been going for years! The only problem is deciding what to have when I get there!!

The Queens Head is a fantastic little country Pub which serves the most amazing food…read more It has a wonderful atmosphere and the staff are always really welcoming, friendly and helpful. They have a fantastic menu and use local produce and is only a 5 minute drive from Llandudno. The food really is wonderful and they have an excellent wine menu as well as a well stocked bar and I have enjoyed meals here for many years. It's not really a child friendly place although I'm sure they would never turn families away, they don't cater for children specifically.

Beer and service are good. But good menu was very average (burgers and hot dogs). I enjoyed the…read morechili and real cask beer so if only coming for beer or cask beer it is a 4 star place

Amazing all vegan menu!! I had the cheeseburger (sloppy joe style) and absolutely loved it. I am…read morenot a vegan, however I love adventuring into vegetarian and vegan foods. I could not tell the difference between this and a burger with real meat and cheese!

After visiting Castle Conwy, we asked a local at one of the souvenir shops for a lunch…read morerecommendation. She suggested The Erskine Arms, which happened to be just around the corner. We strolled on over and were seated right away. I believe we only saw a small portion of the dining area and not the whole restaurant. We were seated in a very cozy area that looked like it had once been a living room. There was a big stone fireplace with a wood stove in it, and a couple small tables with seating around them. There was also a bar in the area where we ate, which was handy since we both enjoyed drinks with our meal. For our entrees, I went with the cottage pie, and my wife selected the Creamy Chicken, Mushroom, and Tarragon pie. Both were absolutely fantastic. Every single bite was full of flavor and delicious. The staff there were friendly and engaged us in friendly conversation. The restroom was clean and well maintained. I'm thankful for the recommendation we received to eat here, and I would absolutely pass on the recommendation to anyone else who's in the area. After exploring the beautiful Castle Conwy, you should definitely check out the Erskine Arms for a hearty meal.

Stopped in for a pint. But all around us, happy folks were eating yummy looking food. They had a…read morenice indoor dining room, a comfortable pub area, and a lovely shaded outdoor terrace. Perfect for lunch during your explorations.

The Cross Keys is a bit of a local's pub being located in the village of Glan Conwy about five…read moremiles away from both Llandudno and Colwyn Bay. It's small and because of this it can get a bit cramped at busy times but has a good atmosphere and sells decent ales and beers. There's an equally cramped pool room which is just about big enough to take a pool table so if you fancy potting a few balls then you can. They also have the regulation jukebox and dart board that seem to a legal requirement for pubs like this. It has a strong community vibe but strangers will be warmly welcomed.

The Liverpool Arms is a fairly small pub if you step inside with a predictable nautical decor given…read moreit's location on Conwy Quay but there is plently of outdoor seating which is very popular in the summer. If the sun is shining there's no better way to pass an afternoon than getting takeout fish and chips from The Galleon chip shop and a beer in a plastic 'glass' from the Arms and sitting on the Quay fighting off the seagulls (aka flying rats). This should on everybody's 100 things to do before they die!

This is a basic, but good pub. You come here to get a good beer. And they'll deliver. They have…read morelots of outside seating that lets you enjoy your beer in good weather. They advertise real cask ales, though they had just one on tap when I was there. The rest were all your typical major beers. Plenty to like, nothing to write home about. Prices were reasonable. Location is great.

The Mountain View has always struck me as a strange case. It's the only pub in Mochdre which is a…read morelarge and predominantly working class village. The lack of competition should help to make this place a success. The problem is that it's always been run more as a restaurant than a pub. The largest part of the premises is set out as a food area with a small public bar tacked onto the side. About ten to twenty years ago it had an excellent reputation and people travelled from miles around to eat there. That reputation has now faded away (although to be fair it isn't a bad place) and it's clearly now struggling. This is evidenced by the regularity at which the 'Under New Management' banner appears above the front door. I suspect that many locals have felt alienated by the way the pub has been run in the past, I lived in Mochdre for a while and rarely went there, and with the general downtown in the pub trade it will be a struggle to recover.

Yes the Mountain View DID have a great reputation many years ago…read more Yes, it did change management quite regularly and get into a decline. It ended up so bad that things could only improve... but such a Herculean task would need a very talented and determined person. HOWEVER, the Mountain View has been run by Andy for a few years now and he's done an excellent job. A lot of alterations and improvements mean a lot of money has been injected into the place. So if you haven't been there before/for a long time, give it another go ~ you'll be very impressed.

This is not a place I would recommend. While in Conwy, we decided to get a bite to eat. We chose…read moreGeorge & Dragon because we wanted something a step up from Fish & Chips but not too overly priced. The prices are this place are great but the food and service are lacking. This may be a great place for beers (did not check out the bar) but the restaurant was not very hospitable. the table cloths had food spots and so did much of the silverware. The waitress also appeared completely uninterested in helping the customers. She pushed off most customers to the bar rather than serving them in the restaurant. The food was just awful. There were 4 of us in the party and none of our food was what we expected, from the scampi to the corned beef hash. I would look elsewhere from grub in this town. There seem to be many other options.

The George and Dragon Pub in Conwy has benefitted from a recent Refurbishment, it still retains its…read moretraditional style and Charm but its added lots of extra touches which make this one of Conwy's most popular pubs. The Location is perfect, just a few hundred yards from the Quay and Conwy Castle. The creation of a Beer Garden at the rear makes it ideal for Families, Al Fresco Dining or just lazy Summer Nights. They also have a small B&B and a Function Room for private parties or Weddings. The Pub serves Traditional Homecooked Pub Grub & a selection of Daily Specials. It has a well stocked Bar and a good range of Real Ales. The Food is nothing to shout home about (although better than it once was) ... but good value and they do use some local produce like the famous Edwards of Conwy Sausages. Day to Day it is popular with locals and older clientele but in the Summer its packed with Tourists.