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Where to Eat & Drink in North Wales

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Discover the best restaurants in North Wales

Our guide to the best places to eat in North Wales includes fine dining opportunities to quaint cafes with exceptional views. From the famous spot of Dylan’s in Criccieth to the casual ambience of The Fat Boar in Wrexham, our best restaurants in North Wales has something for all budgets and tastes!

After an exciting afternoon of exploring the region’s many attractions, imagine refuelling with some delicious food that you haven’t had to prepare, bliss! From indulging in dessert at a cosy café, relaxing in a pub with a hearty meal and a much-needed pint, or visiting a restaurant for award-winning cuisine. Whichever appeals to you, find plenty of places to eat in North Wales serving the finest food and drink.

For special occasions, find multiple fine dining and Michelin Star restaurants in North Wales. These include the Sosban & The Old Butchers in Menai Bridge, Signatures Restaurant in Conwy and the award-winning Gunroom Restaurant in Caernarfon.

If seafood restaurants are what you are after, The Seahorse Restaurant in Llandudno is just one of the many places to go to eat in North Wales. Looking for pub grub? Look no further than the North Wales pubs of the Golden Lion in Rosset, The Last Inn in Barmouth or Pen Y Bont Farm in Mold.

You will also find plenty of dog-friendly pubs in North Wales too, some of which include the Druid Inn in Mold, The Albion Ale House in Conwy and The View in Abersoch.

If a hearty breakfast, light lunch, or luxurious afternoon tea is more your style, discover quaint cafes in North Wales. Blue Sky Café offers a quiet ambience, great meals cooked from ethically sourced products, and engaging evening activities.

Find some of the best restaurants in North Wales below…

  • Couple drinking tea in cosy pub

    Pen Y Bont Farm

    Chester Road
    Mold
    CH7 1UJ

    01352 860101

    Located in a beautifully restored and extended Grade II listed farm, this Marston’s Rotisserie pub and restaurant offers a wide range of dishes and beverages.

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  • Halloumi fried cheese

    Pen-y-Bryn

    Pen-y-Bryn, Pen-y-Bryn Road, Upper Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 6DD

    01492 533360

    The Pen-y-Bryn pub is a beautiful destination for anyone looking for a traditional British pub experience. With its cosy interior, delicious food, and excellent selection of drinks, it’s no wonder this pub is so popular with locals and visitors alike.

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    Pen-Y-Gwryd

    Pen-y-Gwryd Hotel
    Nant Gwynant
    Gwynedd
    LL55 4NT

    01286 870211

    A characterful ‘climbing inn’ sat at the foot of Snowdon, Pen-Y-Gwryd was the training base for the first conquerors of Mount Everest in 1953. With cooked breakfasts, packed lunches, and five-course meals on offer, this historical hotel provides hearty meals to enjoy before, during, and after your walking expeditions.

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  • Friends having coffee

    Pili Palas

    2-4 Gaol Street
    Pwllheli
    North Wales

    Pili Palas is an exceptional cafe in Pwllheli, offering breakfast, superb coffee and delicious cakes. Come here to enjoy a light lunch following an action-packed afternoon by the seaside.

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  • Welsh rarebit

    RiverBanc

    Bridge Street
    Llangollen
    Denbighshire
    LL20 8PF

    Often considered to be the best coffee shop in North Wales and a superb venue for lunch is our next place to eat in Llangollen, RiverBanc.

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  • evening meals

    Sheeps and Leeks

    12 East Gate Street
    Caernarfon
    Gwynedd
    LL55 1AG

    01286 239118

    Positioned within the town centre of Caernarfon is Sheeps and Leeks, a modest restaurant boasting a well-balanced tasting menu.

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  • Signatures Restaurant

    Signatures Restaurant

    Aberconwy Resort & Spa
    Conwy
    LL32 8GA

    01492 583513

    A tastefully designed restaurant that serves modern British food from an open kitchen with a stunning bar.

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  • sosban and the old butchers

    Sosban and The Old Butchers Restaurant

    Trinity House
    1 High Street
    Menai Bridge
    LL59 5EE

    01248 208131

    Sosban is at a historic butcher’s shop in Menai Bridge, Anglesey. A succession of meals using the greatest locally obtained ingredients provides a unique gourmet trip.

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  • The Alyn

    The Alyn

    Station Road
    Rossett
    Wrexham
    LL12 0HE

    01244 748872

    The Alyn is a unique eatery that fuses a classic pub with top-notch cuisine. providing both indoor and outdoor seats as well as views of the Alyn River.

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  • friends having dinner

    The Bank Restaurant

    Central Bank Building
    High Street
    Barmouth
    LL42 1DW

    01341 281400

    The Bank Restaurant is housed in a renovated Natwest bank in the coastal town of Barmouth. This contemporary restaurant serves locally-sourced ingredients alongside a lovely wine list and cocktails.

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