8 Places To Eat Near Snowdonia | Rhyd Y Galen Caravan Park

If you are looking for a beautiful place to visit, the Snowdonia National Park should be very high on your list. It is the largest national park in Wales and covers a whopping 823 square miles. Every year, almost four million people visit the area, which is also known as Eyri, due to the valleys, paths, peaks, and mountains that you can explore to your heart’s content.

All that adventuring is bound to make you hungry, so here are a few ideas of places you can eat and drink to fill your stomach, and get back out there to explore this stunning part of the UK:

Old Wives’ Tales

Voted number one on TripAdvisor for places to eat in Snowdonia, this place comes highly recommended. Located in Bala, it merges Welsh culture with Portugese and Mediterranean flavours, offering the freshest ingredients and outstanding customer service. With live music and fantastic interior design, you will be left with an unforgettable experience dining here.

Olif Restaurant

Spanish tapas and traditional Welsh dishes create an unusual combination at the Olif Restaurant in Betws-y-Coed. Locally sourced produce is used as much as possible in these smaller dishes, with meat from local farmers, and fish from the North West Wales coastline. Snowdonian cheeses and eggs from nearby Ochr Cefn Isa Farm, with bread from local bakeries offering an unrivalled dining experience for customers, campers, and everyone else. Catalan flatbread, nibbles, grazing boards, tapas, and delightful desserts are also available, so there is something for everyone.

Ty Gwin Hotel Restaurant

If you like traditional British and Welsh cuisine, the Ty Gwin Hotel Restaurant is likely to be the place for you. Step back in time and enjoy the history of this 16th century inn with its charming and relaxing ambience. Its extensive menu provides something for everyone with its classy offering. Local people rave about this place with its cosy bar, its beautiful dining area, and its open fire providing the ultimate relaxation and food, especially if you have been out walking all day. Located in Betws-y-Coed, its Sunday lunches, restaurant menu, and bar menu has plenty for you to choose. 

Y Gwyllt Snowdonia Cafe

If you are looking for something a little less formal, or perhaps you want something more akin to lunch, the Y Gwyllt Snowdonia Cafe in Harlech is the place to visit. It is dog-friendly, so if you want somewhere to eat with your pet pooch, this setting has everything you need. Famous for its pizzas, cakes, and warm welcomes, this cafe in Harlech has a stunning vista because it is opposite a castle. There is an ice cream kiosk during the summer and it has roadside parking, gluten-free and vegan menus, and wheelchair-friendly access. There is even a gift shop and post office, so enjoy your visit and refuel before your next hike.

Plas-Yn-Dre 

Located in Bala, the Plas-Yn-Dre uses locally sourced ingredients that are cooked by our experienced team of chefs. The food looks just as good as it tastes, and there are real ales or an extensive wine list to wash your stunning cuisine down with. The menu regularly alters to keep up-to-date with seasonal changes, which allows the team to prepare the best food for the right time of year. The dining room offers an informal atmosphere and a place to relax. There is a great children’s menu, sandwich menu, Sunday menu, and Christmas menu, while the establishment also caters to those with any type of dietary requirement.

Penmaenuchaf Restaurant

If you want a touch of class and fine dining, the Penmaenuchaf in Penmaenpool is likely to be the one for you. Afternoon tea is also offered for those who want a more luxurious and formal experience, while gift vouchers are available if you want to spoil your loved ones while you holiday in the area. There is a majestic bar to enjoy cocktails, beers, and wines, while the restaurant boasts local ingredients that are used to their fullest potential through the talented team of chefs at the eatery.

Mawddach Neapolitan Pizzeria and Takeaway

Situated in Dolgellau, this pizzeria gives you the chance to enjoy food in your own accommodation while exploring the Snowdonia National Park. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday are the opening days, which boasts some of the most gorgeous pizzas you could hope to taste. There are plenty of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options for those who want to take some food home with them.

T H Roberts Coffee Shop

If you want something a bit lighter, this Dolgellau coffee shop has a beautiful range of cakes that will satisfy your sweet tooth. Enjoy freshly ground coffee for the perfect morning pick-me-up, and get yourself ready for a fantastic day exploring everything that Snowdonia has to throw at you. There is a great and friendly atmosphere to the coffee shop, offering a level of quirkiness that needs to be seen to be believed.

Where to stay when sampling these delights?

Snowdonia is not only extremely popular because of its stunning scenery, there are lots of beautiful places to eat as you go along. But of course, you’ll need somewhere to stay if you want to do everything in more than one day, so where can you lay your head?

The Rhyd y Galen Caravan Park is one ideal resting point as you explore this beautiful part of the world. From seasonal pitches that are available when you need them to glamping sites for the perfect blend between camping and comfort, our caravan park has a bit of something for everyone. There are hard-standing pitches and grass pitches for motorhomes, while disabled toilets, shower facilities, laundry facilities, and baby change units are also provided, as well as a freezer block facility, a chemical disposal plant, and free WiFi. There is plenty of entertainment by way of table tennis, table football, skittles, a pool table, and dog walking activities. Nightime lighting is turned on for these facilities as well so that you feel secure.