Eating Out
when stating at Abercelyn Country House & Cottages


We recommend that you book in advance, particularly for bank holiday periods, or if there is a major event taking place locally - note establishments may be closed in some winter periods


In Bala (15 minutes on foot, or no time by car):

  • Plas-yn-Dre (Mansion House) Restaurant
    23 High St., Bala; Tel: 01678-521 256; traditional Welsh fare, popular with Abercelyn guests, service on the quick side, last order 8pm-ish; car park to rear

  • Awel-yr-Aran (Aran Breeze) Restaurant
    High St., Bala; Tel: 01678-520 020 small informal restaurant with a limited menu.

With children:

  • Express Pizzeria
    Berwyn St. Bala; Tel: 01678-520 591; good pizzas, pasta and salads, eat in or takeaway

  • Plas-yn-Dre Restaurant (see above) has a children’s menu

Pubs (within 10 minutes drive):

  • Bryntirion Inn:
    traditional pub with real ale near Llanderfel, Tel: 01678-530205
    friendly atmosphere with real ales and freshly cooked fine foods limited choice but good value.

  • Eagles Inn:
    Welsh pub in Llanuwchllyn, Tel: 01678-540 278 use produce from family-related farm

Nearby:

  • Llanelltyd (near Dolgellau)

    • Mawddach Restaurant:
      family run restaurant Tel: 01341 424020 (Llanelltyd on the Barmouth road, 30 minutes by car), stunning barn with views of the Mawddach estuary; featuring fresh, locally sourced, seasonal produce from own & local farms

  • Dolgellau (25 minutes by car):

    • Dylanwad Da:
      informal restaurant (Bistro-style), 2 Smithfield Street, Dolgellau, Tel: 01341-422870 limited but interesting menu, specialise in wine, several accolades

    • Meirionnydd:
      cellar restaurant, Smithfield Square, Dolgellau, Tel: 01341 422554, 17th Century cellar with granite walls and floor of huge slate slabs, formerly the county jail house. Straightforward dishes with fresh, local ingredients, where possible.

  • Llangollen (30 minutes by car) has several good, informal places to eat:

    • Gales Wine & Food Bar:
      18 Bridge Street, Llangollen, Tel: 01978-860 089;
      simple home cooked food using local ingredients

    • The Corn Mill:
      interesting Pub, a former corn mill in a superb location overlooking the River Dee with excellent views of the Town Falls (upstream from the bridge), Dee Lane,
      Llangollen, Tel: 01978-869 555 simple, classic food with an emphasis on quality and freshness of ingredients

For that special occasion (reservation essential):

  • Tyddyn Llan Restaurant, Llandrillo (15 minutes by car)
    Tel: 01490-440 264; Numerous accolades including Egon Ronay ** & top 25 restaurants in the UK;
    Highly recommended for a special occasion

  • Hotel Portmeirion, Nr Penrhyndeudraeth (35 minutes by car)
    Tel: 01766 772440; Modern Welsh cusine based on the best of local Welsh produce; Wonderful views of the estuary from the dining room, outstanding service, two AA Rosettes

  • Palé Hall, Llandderfel, Nr. Bala (10 minutes by car), Tel: 01678-530 285. Well worth a visit for the interesting building and furniture alone, dress code.


Further information in the “Abercelyn Eating-out Guide” folder, at Abercelyn Country House & Cottages.


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