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.

Great food. The salon was.flaky and tasted amazing. The burger was.huge and we could not finish it…read more Nice views and open space.

The food was truly home cooking which was filling and tasty. The service was nice and prompt and…read morethe wait staff were very cordial. Would recommend this place for a nice stop off for lunch or dinner

Walked past Home Cookin twice and noticed people queuing outside on both occasions. One couple…read moreconfided that they were local regulars who had forgotten on this occasion to make a booking. if that's not a recommendation I don't know what is. once inside the decor is smart cafe vibe and the staff gave it a friendly atmosphere. the food is indeed just like home cooking. nothing particularly fancy just hearty simple and tasty food. my garlic mushrooms in cream sauce came with two small pieces of plain toasted French bread. so far so good. my vegetarian main was two crisp filo triangles filled with a cheesy spinach mix, served with a salad, a spoonful of onion chutney and boiled potatoes. again it was tasty but the potatoes didn't taste freshly cooked. I confess I have rewarmed the odd potato when home cooking, so I won't complain. the wine was lovely and reasonably priced. starter was just over a fiver, main just under a tenner I think. there were a few veggie options. Pleasant neighbourhood eatery! apologies for lax grammar but hey punctuating on a phone is a pain. forgive me?

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!

Basic eatery in this relentless tourist Mecca. Right on the main road. No street parking. Use the…read morebig car park area down past the train station. Dining room is basic, no frills. Service people during my visit were pleasant. Food lunch prices are reasonable enough. Big bowl of 4 chicken thighs with noodles and vegetables costs £8.95. We did wait 25 minutes for the food arrival from the time of order. Quite slow as the place was only 20% full of patrons. Yeoman cooking and ordinary plate presentation. Looks homemade. Sauce on my chicken / noodles was oddly sweet and minimally spicy. I think the cook was going for an Asian influence flavor. Not entirely successful. Oh well, it was lunch not a momentous event. Men's toilet stall was smaller than those in airliners. How is that even possible? Plumber must have been a very little person to install a toilet and hand wash sink in there. I'm sure that there must be better places to eat in Betws-y-Coed. I'll probably never return to the town to investigate and report, so best of luck to you.

Quick glance: + delicious, beautifully presented food…read more+ locally sourced ingredients + Welsh cuisine with a twist + romantic atmosphere (dark and roomy) - booking recommended The restaurant and its menu have been created by chefs Paul and Chris Adams (brothers) who have worked in Michellin restaurants previously. The atmosphere and presentation shows the attention to detail, and the ingredients are locally sourced where available. While not the cheapest menu around Betws-y-Coed, the food quality is excellent and the restaurant offers Welsh food with a modern twist which is really fun and enjoyable. The restaurant is roomy and has romantic atompshere perfect for couples. It is also conveniently located in the centre of Betws-y-Coed. Overall, I recommend this restaurant for a meal if you are in the area. The food is fresh, delicious, and beautifully presented.

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.

Huge assortment of baked goods, teas, coffees, and cold drinks. Outside seating at tables with…read moreumbrellas, a few tables inside. Quick service by attentive staff makes the visit even more enjoyable. Charging plug just inside door on left wall. Nice atrium over front door, to block wind or sprinkles from m first two outside tables.

Finally catching up on my reviews from a trip Sue and I took to Wales in July…read more One of our first stops after landing in Manchester was in Conwy. We stopped here as this is the town where Sue's mom was born. After wandering around on a Saturday morning we sought out a place that we might find a proper Welsh breakfast. We came upon the store part on the bottom floor and while inside I noticed a sign for a cafe just up the stairs. Mentioned it to Sue and we took a look. Cute little place. Busy on an overcast Saturday morning. We saw that they offered a Welsh breakfast and we were sold. The breakfast consisted of good toast and Welsh butter, sausage and bacon (you read that correctly), mushrooms, tomatoes and sunny side up eggs. It hit the spot after a long flight from the states. A good way to start a trip.

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!

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.