The Penhelig is the more upmarket eatery in Aberdyfi with local seafood on the menu and a…read morerestaurant booked up well in advance, especially in summertime. But, if you can get a table, it's well worth a visit. Choose either the bar or the restaurant and be treated to some of the finest food and wine to be served in Mid Wales.

The Penhelig is one of those places that doesn't have to shout about how good it is, it just knows…read moreit. It is the best fish restaurant for miles around. You've got a choice - depending on how flush you feel - between the bar and the restaurant. The restaurant is tastefully decorated, and the word discreet springs to mind. It's very quiet, there's a fixed menu and the service is great. I found it too quiet and felt that the people that were there (mostly the retired, monied folk that live in Aberdyfi) were taking their food experience a bit too seriously. Much better to go to the small but livelier restaurant in the bar. It's cheaper, and it's the same excellent quality. The atmosphere is better too. It's quite small though and always popular so I'd recommend booking at least a week in advance if you want to eat on a Friday or Saturday night.

This hotel is conveniently placzed Just along from the Clock. The bar is reasonable and the prices…read moreare fair. The rooms look a bit tired but are comfortable. The bar meals are standard but well presented. You have to request to have breakfast any earlier than 08:30. However, the breakfast itself is generous. Staff are cheerful and helpful

Now I am a big fan of pubs and when at my home in Wales I always go down to the same place which I…read morethink many locals do because once you have been you will want to go again as it is absolutely lovely. If you want the same thing as me which is a great atmosphere and very good food and drink then you cannot do much better than the White Lion if you do find yourself in Mid Wales and here is why. - What is the White Lion? The White Lion is a pub and I actually do think they have guest rooms there as well but I have never had the need to stay over so I am not sure what they are like or what the prices are like. Good food is served and nice drinks and the staff are great. It has a beer garden at the back which is handy when the weather gets better but inside the pub it is very spacious and the even better thing is that it is non smoking in there now which is fantastic. - Where can you find them? Their address is as follows: The White Lion, Penterhyden Street, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8DN When you are in Machynlleth which is a little town then you will be able to find them easily as they are right by the clock tower which is Machynlleth's centre. - The Actual Inn: From the outside it just looks like a cosy little pub. The building is white which is what you probably expected and the White Lion is displayed in huge black letters. There are a few tables outside but not many maybe ten people can sit there and then to the left of the inn you will see quite a small alley-way which is where you get to the car park. I know it looks small but we get the Jeep down there so it is ok. The car park is quite big and you can see the beer garden from there which is large with a lot of tables there which is nice when the sun shines. There are two entrances inside. The first is at the back which will take you to the main bar and eating area passed where the pool table is. Then there is the front entrance which takes you directly into the bar. The bar and eating areas are extremely clean and there are tables and chairs everywhere so you can always find somewhere to sit. The bar area is to the left which you can still eat in and the actual restaurant is to the right. You have to order at the bar when you have found a table and you will get a number and the staff will wait on you there. The decorations in the pub are quite neutral and there are many nice scenic paintings on the wall of local areas which can be bought on occasions. - Food and Drink: Drinks are quite standard but they do have a good range. You can obviously buy soft drinks and alcoholic ones and I particularly like their flavoured coffees they do. The food is very nice indeed and I have to say (touch wood) that after eighteen years of going there quite a few times a year we have never had a bad meal. We always feel confident enough to take friends there as the food is that good. The choices are quite good ranging from light meals and sandwiches to main meal such as steak and lasagne. My personal favourite is the chicken curry as you can have rice, chip and naan bread which is amazingly good. The meals are a very good size so you will not be going hungry when you have finished and we do have problems eating it all but we usually stuff ourselves as it all tastes so nice. They do have starters and also desserts but they change quite a bit. When you walk in you can also see a specials board which is always different so you can usually find the more exotic meals there. - Prices: The price of everything is quite standard with main meals being around £5 12 each and desserts being around £4. I can't remember about the starters as I don't often have them as I know how big the main courses are. The drinks are also reasonable at around £2 for a J2o and £3.50 for a glass of wine. - Staff: The staff are wonderful here and the lady that owns the place is always there and quite often sits and has a chat with us about how busy it is and how we are doing. Everybody is friendly and considering they are all rushed off their feet they never fail to smile and always take care with your food and drinks so you are getting a good level of service at all times. - Location: The location of this pub is brilliant as it is right in the centre of the town of Machynlleth so you will always be able to find parking if not at the pub at the large car park in town. Plus because it is in the centre if you go in the day you can always go shopping before or after. Plus it is nice sitting outside as you get the great scenery of all the hills around you. - Other: The pub has a great pool table but only one so it is quite hard to get on there at times. Plus the small pool room has its own little access to the bar so you can still order drinks in there while you are playing. In this room there is also a darts board and you can hire out the darts from the bar to play. - Verdict: This pub is great and I think

It is August. It is Tuesday evening…read more You are in Machynlleth, fancy a pizza. You have heard about the Wynnstay Hotel Pizzeria. You go there. All chairs are on the table. It looks pretty much closed. Studied the menu: too expensive. The hotel looks in a bit of a state if I may say so from the outside. The only pizzeria in town. I'd buy a frozen one in the shop - or made my own pizza from scratch.

Me and my husband found this after a day of walking in the moutains. It was a lovely place for a…read morewell deserved meal and glass of wine. The vegetarian selection was fantastic and the steak was cooked to perfection too!! The staff were welcoming and freindly and the atmosphere was relaxed and warm.

We happened upon this place on the off chance, as we made our way towards Porthmadog. Just on the…read moreedge of Snowdonia National Park, The Brigands Inn is a renovated 15th century Coaching Inn. A fantastic setting and an equally impressive dining experience. The Brigands Inn is a large place, with a variety of different types of areas to dine, including luxurious leather sofas, conventional restaurant tables and a 'Snug'. Probably the biggest snug I've ever been in though, with comfortable sofas, a great place to relax and wile away a few hours. The staff are friendly and helpful, and the menu is comprehensive with many daily specials. The food is freshly prepared and tasty, and of a reasonable price. But the best thing about the Brigands Inn has to be the feeling of space and relaxation. If I didn't live 100 miles away, I would definitely be a regular!

This is a pleasant place to stay. Not cheap but of high quality. Breakfast is excellent with a…read moregreat choice but slightly stingy with toast. The rooms are very comfortable and tastefully decorated. The rooms have freeview and a DVD player. Free WIFI is available.

A destination for dinner in Dolgellau! Exquisite food and incredible hospitality! The Welsh Beef…read morewas to die for and the Lamb, well, unbelievable! Only 10 tables so plan early!

Awesome, quaint, hospitable, delicious, and fun. We hung out in the bar area and met the locals…read moreand visitors from as far away as Kenya. This authentically rustic pub serves an assortment of snacks and dinners. It was delicious They had a lot of healthy options. I had the Orzo, Asparagus, Pea, and Lemon salad as well as a fresh tomato bruschetta. Topped it off with a cranberry and vodka and whalaaa. The dog that stayed under our table made it even more fun.

The Pen as it's known is a favourite pub for locals and tourists alike. There's a fancy restaurant…read moreattached, but I've only eaten a pub meal in there - it is restaurant quality though - they change the menu most days and have some great combinations. I've eaten there every summer hols for ages - and have never been disappointed - you need to book early though.

Gilfach Goch (Red Hollow) Farm is a self-catering, three bedroom Cottage that sleeps 5 but on the…read moresame farm there is a four bedroom converted barn conversion that sleeps eight. It is a grade 2 listed 400 year old traditional Welsh Farm house situated in heart of the Snowdonia National Park, North Wales. The cottage is oak beamed with slate floors on a 60 acre Welsh hill farm overlooking the sea and Shell Island. It has a Crog loft with 3 interconnecting bedrooms and a bathroom. Down stairs there is a living room with wood burning stove, a dinning room (with a wood burning stove) and a modern fitted kitchen. The cottage is secluded and approached down a 1/2 mile private drive, yet it is only a mile from the village of Llanbedr. The Barn Conversion named Ty Gwenol sleeps eight.. This is a conversion of two barns dating from the 17th century with many original features and extensive exposed beams and oak floor. It has a large modern farmhouse kitchen/diner and the lounge has the original high barn ceiling with the exposed A frame timbers. There are 4 twin bedrooms in all. Bedroom 1 is upstairs in the main barn and has exposed beams. Bedroom 2 is situated downstairs has an adjoining shower room with wash basin and toilet. Bedroom 3 is in the new extension. Bedroom 4 has a high original oak beamed ceiling with an ensuite shower room, washbasin and toilet. This bedroom also features a kitchenette and is the room we often choose if available as this also has its own separate entrance. There is also a full sized bathroom with shower over the bath. Outside is a patio area and lawned garden overlooking farmland and the coast. Through the woods to the back is a large stone circled fire pit and if you ask Roger and Lesley nicely you may even get an night under the stars round a camp fire. There is parking for 3 cars I will be totally transparent and say this farm is owned by a member of my family and although you may expect a little bias, I am reviewing this after staying in all of the parts of the farm, talking to countless guests and hoping that others more unconnected with the family will back this review up. Many of the people I have met staying at the same time as me have been there before, booking once or twice a year and returning regularly. I think the accommodation is great value for money, the surroundings beautiful and the spot is a great base for exploring North Wales. Should you also want to do some adventure activities, Roger and Les can cater there too!