We've been to the UK "n" number of times. We've been here about a week, starting off in London,…read morethen Cardiff, then south Wales, now north Wales. Every placed we've dined has been pretty exceptional. Until this afternoon. Blech. We came specifically for the Sunday Roast. My turkey was extremely dry. My husband's beef was tough. The roasted potatoes were quite good. Our roasted parsnips we're overdone and quite flaccid. The mixed veg of carrots, broccoli and kale were steamed to just done, thankfully, but were not seasoned at all. Hard pass.

Great real-ale pub with good value pub grub and friendly staff…read more Only on-street parking, which is limited, but otherwise what's not to like? Recommended.

Absolutely gorgeous food. Honestly, if you're heading out for a pub lunch, The Vaynol may be a…read morecouple of miles outside of Bangor and a bit middle of nowhere but you honestly won't be disappointed. I've never been there late in the evening drinking, only ever visited the Vaynol for food. I wouldn't even know the place existed if it weren't for word of mouth, the place is hidden away off the main road! Considering that I've never seen them advertise, and passing trade must be at a minimum, the place must rely solely on recommendations for happy customers - of which they are sure to have many. I'm a repeat customer usually going for evening meals. Only once have I been disappointed with the quality of the meal, and that happened to be a Sunday afternoon. If you would like a truly delicious evening meal it's very much the place to go, the daytime/weekend staff might not be up to scratch, or perhaps, it was just an off-day. The food isn't cheap, but neither is it outrageously expensive. You pay a few quid more than some alternatives, sure, but you get good value for money.

The Vaynol Arms serves a very delicious food and it is advisable to book in advance. Any time I…read morewent there (on 5 consecutive nights) it was packed, although it is situated in a rather remote area. I was told by my landlord when I stayed in Tregarth. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Children are welcome. According to the prices I would say the Vaynol Arms is affordable. Whenever I get back to Tregarth I will truly have a meal at this nice place

Great pub and the most northerly pub in Wales... new tenant, Gwyn, is doing wonders bringing life…read moreback into not only the Stag but Cemaes as well. We were touring Wales and stopped in to the Stag 2-3 nights, where it was always busy and lively. Greta selection of drinks. Outdoor beer garden in teh back too.

The bartenders are always friendly, even at 3am, when they try to close. The glasses are filled as…read morethey should (no half glasses of coke), and the prices are decent and good. They have a room with a door, where you can sit with a large group (of students), that's very pleasant. Furthermore upstairs is a pooltable and a terras to lounge. I used to come here twice a week, when I studied in Bangor for 1 semester. And I always lost track of time (although I didn't drink at all). Nice and comfy.

Stumbled upon this place while walking through the area, on holiday visiting from United States. I…read morecame here with my family as we were looking for a quick bite to eat before hitting the road to our next destination. The place is beautiful on the outside, causal & cosy on the inside. We saw the bartender (whom I didn't catch his name) & we had a couple of questions but he kindly answered each & every one of them. Having two vegans from my party & myself being vegetarian, the chef & bartender were helpful in providing us their options. Once we placed our order my sister brought to my attention that they open at 12 though we were inside at 11:50. It was so kind of the two gents to help us & provide us with extremely great service. The food was simple yet hot & delicious; vegan/vegetarian all day breakfast.

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!

Cracking pub in upper Bangor. Ales are well kept. Possibly the best pint of Guinness this side of…read morethe Irish sea! Very reasonable prices for the beer. Owner is a genuinely nice guy. Pity more pubs aren't like Patrick's.

Oh, lovely Rita! We loved her food. I went back two days in a row for the lasagna. Mwah!…read morePerfection. (and she's a hoot too). Patrick, the owner, is very friendly. He makes this a welcoming place. The first time I was there, there were some locals at the bar. The second time it was swarming with college people. So, I think the crowd varies a lot.

BOOK AHEAD TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT!…read more Right this place is a bugger to find, and when you do you might think ''What... I came all this way for this?'' Situated near the water is this little welsh pub that serves food 12 -2.15 and reopens for 6.30pm. I have been coming here for years and its NEVER let me down. Inside reminds me of my late nans room, pokey and full of brass-ware .. at the far back of the pub lies a more refined dining area with white table cloths. You can sit either in the pub to soak some local welsh atmosphere or retreat to the back. Arriving at 12 on the dot, already there were a couple of locals having a pint. The barman greeted us warmly and offered to bring our drinks over while we browsed the menu. Here you can choose from the seafood specials board, lunch and their everyday menu. I highly recommend anything that has fish in it as it is all locally sourced... After much oomming and ahhing I settled on the seafood linguine and my companions had the crab fishcakes. When the food arrived I was happy. The amount of seafood in my dish was incredible. Small and large prawns, salmon, smoked haddock, scallops and mussels all swimming in a sea of fresh homemade pasta... the sauce was a flavoursome creamy white broth which was not too dense. Everything just tasted so fresh , even the crab fish cakes served with homemade chips. By the time we were half way through our meal the place was full..again if you want to come here you must book to save disappointment. The prices are really reasonable too, our meal came to about £40 for the three of us including drinks!. Overall the fact you have to book no matter what day, says it all,,

Really loved this place! It definitely added to my Welsh experience. Really wonderful staff, and…read moreamazing food. It was tasty, hearty, and has a wonderful view of the Menai Straight. I miss the Inn, and I genuinely miss Wales and hope I go back soon. :) Thanks Garddfon Inn! You have an American friend !

Chain pub food. Not even well prepared, very expensive!…read moreOrdered beef and ale pie got burnt chicken instead. Veg rock hard. Partners meal was nasty gloopy game stew type thing

Attractive outside dining area, but limited menu, supposedly due to a broken stove. Slow service,…read moretoo. Dirty: Half way through our meal, I noticed the place was rated a 3 out of 5 stars for cleanliness, etc. Go elsewhere.

Good ambience and service friendly staff. Good location for the bus. the food nice proper pub…read morefood .

Caernarfon has a reputation for being rowdy, particularly on Friday and Saturday nights, and many…read morepeople won't come into the city centre at these times at all. There are a few pubs surrounding the market place that gives the city this reputation, but one pub that's the exception is the Albert Inn on Segontium Terrace. I live on the same street and have been into this pub more than any other in the city, and walked past it most nights as well, and my opinion of the pub is that it's an old-fashioned quiet but friendly little pub that's full of character. The pub is old-fashioned in style but nicely decorated - with wooden floors and beams and wooden tables and chairs and bar. There's a pool table that takes up one half of the front of the pub, and a cosy area in front of a real fire in the other half. The bar itself is towards the back, along with some more seating. There's a variety of drinks available and prices are reasonable. There's a smoking area outside the back door which is excellent as it means there isn't anybody stood outside the front door smoking - I think even the nicest of pubs are affected by this image. Despite being English, I've never felt threatened in here and the regulars are all really friendly and chatty towards me.