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.

We stayed here for a night before heading down to London - were expecting basically just a bed but…read morewhat we found was so much nicer! Our room was quaint but very cute with adorable decorations, and the bathroom was very up to date and clean. It felt like we were staying in a 4 star hotel. Would definitely recommend this to anyone staying in Machynlleth. Hopefully we'll get the chance to come back again! I would say it's a great deal for the price, but that is an understatement!! It's a WONDERFUL deal for the price - we got so much more than we were expecting!! And the staff was very welcoming and friendly. They made the stay all the better! If you're questioning where to stay in Machynlleth, STAY HERE!! It's also in a great central location and has a lovely pub.

Very popular pub restaurant in centre of Macc . My first time there but I was impressed by the…read morequality and quantity of the food . Three real ales on good quality . Found the service to be very good considering the place was heavong with customers . Place had a modern oldy feel and decoration .

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.

Just stayed here (at the B&B), which was wonderful. But the food was the real surprise. I was not…read moreexpecting to be blown away by the culinary offerings. I Loved every bite of this dinner! And the breakfast dishes were also delicious. Best to make a reservation ahead of time for dinner!

Gwesty Cymru served us one of the very best meals (in our case, lunch) that we ate in Wales. Oh,…read moremy! Just thinking about it makes me wish it were closer so that we could visit more often. The chef knows how to layer subtle flavors so that the dish ends up surpassing the ingredients he (or she?) uses. I ordered the £9.95 "Meal Deal" of Risotto, but this had to be the best Risotto I've ever eaten. Other family members ordered a plate of prawns, smoked salmon and soup (£10.95), and a rarebit and soup (£6.95). We shared a cheese platter (£8.50) for dessert. Every bite was exquisite. Our server, Huw, also deserves high praise. He understands fine dining, met our every need, and deserved a nice tip, which we were more than happy to leave.

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

Had my wedding reception (and short honeymoon) here this summer, great venue, lovely room. Great…read moretraditional welsh food, not bad value. :) beautiful views of the bay and great rooms

Lovely hotel, had a deluxe room for one night, not ridiculously priced, the room and view were…read morebeautiful, the breakfast was satisfying and the jacuzzi bath was to die for! the only low point was us being informed that the bath was leaking into the room below and that it apparently happens often there that is something they need to fix. but besides that, wonderful stay! would recommend it.

Rating on behalf of the rentals, because I think the place deserves it, (and I paid!)…read more I bought my mother (and father) a stay here for her birthday- they like walking, and can never pick between seaside and country, so I thought this was a good bet. I got them a walker's package, that included breakfast (the full welsh, was apparently great, but enormous), dinner (not limited in any way, three courses if you wished, just a little extra for side dishes) and a packed lunch with a choice of sandwiches, crisps, a frobishers juice and and enormous hunk of cake. Rooms were comfortable, bathrooms were clean. The only slightly negative point that was made, was that you didn't feel like you wanted to have a nightcap- as although the staff were fantastic, they cleaned down early and "seemed like they wanted to get home" which is certainly fair enough- so if you like a last orders whisky, it may be best for you to pack a bottle and use a glass in the room!

Stopped by to wet the whistle after a long drive. Been past this place before and always wanted to…read morestop so I did today. Food was great. Had the minute steak roll and a bowl of home made vegetable soup. Food was great and the staff were very friendly. (Always love a business that lets the phone ring while they serve customers instead of answering the phone while serving). Nice location right at the intersection, and nice ambience!

Quick glance: + comfortable, clean room…read more+ value for money + seaview room(s) available - not easily accessible - involves few flight of stairs to get toom rooms - on street parking only, with limited length in daytime I booked a night at Dovey Inn through a third party travel website mainly because I was looking for a relatively inexpensive accomodation at Aberdovey after a friend remarked of the village's beauty. By comparison it was one of the cheaper B&B I could find in the area, and it sits right in the centre of the village. We were given a twin room with two big windows overlooking the estuary, and as far as I know, we were charged the same as the listed price on their front door. The room was very clean and comfortable, and although small, the seaview more than made up for it. A full English breakfast is included the next morning. The waiting staff seemed a bit tired and distant, but we were served eventually and as were were on holiday and in no hurry we weren't too bothered by it. When we were checking out there was no staff at the bar to take our key back, so we waited 3-4 minutes when a guy came out with a friendly smile to take our payment and wave us goodbye. Do note that parking is available on street only, which carries restricted length of stay in the day time and very limited availability in the nightime. In the high season this could be a very big problem. There is a large pay-and-display car park further down the main road. Overall, if you are looking for a clean and comfortable room at Aberdovey, the Dovey Inn offers good choice and good value for money.

The biggest and number one pub in the gorgeous seaside town of Aberdovey. It's really big with 3…read morebars and a patio area outside for the summer. The back bar is very modern with the two front bars having a more 'old fashioned boozer' feel. Taken over by Brains in the last year or so, but this hasn't changed the fact that this is a quality pub that does really nice pub grub too!