Belinda’s guidebook to North Wales
Food scene
The Goat Inn
The pub is a short walk away and it also serves food.
A great Farm shop with delicious Lamb Burgers and other treats. It is only five minutes drive away. Only takes cards for payments.
31 locals recommend
Rhug Estate Organic Farm Shop, Bistro & Takeaway
A great Farm shop with delicious Lamb Burgers and other treats. It is only five minutes drive away. Only takes cards for payments.
A fine dining restaurant set in a Victorian mansion. You can have afternoon tea in the gardens or go to their Huntsmans bistro which is more casual dining.
13 locals recommend
Palé Hall Hotel 5 star hotel
Palé EstateA fine dining restaurant set in a Victorian mansion. You can have afternoon tea in the gardens or go to their Huntsmans bistro which is more casual dining.
It is considered as one of Wales finest restaurants with a high rating in the Good Food Guide.
18 locals recommend
Tyddyn Llan
It is considered as one of Wales finest restaurants with a high rating in the Good Food Guide.
The Boat Inn
Lovely outdoor terrace to sit out by the river.
Good portioned food, family friendly pub in Llangollen set by the river.
50 locals recommend
The Corn Mill
Dee LaneGood portioned food, family friendly pub in Llangollen set by the river.
Three Eagles
Bridge StreetGood tasting food in a relaxed atmosphere.
The Cross Foxes
Lovely spot by the river.
Abul's Spice
The SquareLoca Indian takeaway in Corwen.
Parry's Plaice
The SquareLocal fish and chip shop.
China garden
The SquareLocal Chinese takeaway in Corwen.
The White Horse Restaurant
Great place to eat with glorious views across the stunning hills beyond.
33 locals recommend
Dinorben Arms
Great place to eat with glorious views across the stunning hills beyond.
Neighbourhoods
A historic market town, with restaurants and boutique shops (as well as Tesco supermarket). The town is rich in beautiful architecture, from the black and white Grade 1 timbered Nantclwyd y Dre to the impressive gaol.
48 locals recommend
Ruthin
A historic market town, with restaurants and boutique shops (as well as Tesco supermarket). The town is rich in beautiful architecture, from the black and white Grade 1 timbered Nantclwyd y Dre to the impressive gaol.
Bala
A market town with traditional shops and the largest natural lake in Wales.
Llangollen
Chester
Beautiful historic city
Adventure
Take a trip on the forest rollercoaster or take zip safari through the forest. There’s also the plunge if you are brave enough!
312 locals recommend
Zip World Fforest
A470Take a trip on the forest rollercoaster or take zip safari through the forest. There’s also the plunge if you are brave enough!
Adventure Parc Snowdonia
Conway RoadGreat place to go with the family, there’s a railway and lots of outdoor activities.
87 locals recommend
Llyn Tegid
Great place to go with the family, there’s a railway and lots of outdoor activities.
One Planet Adventure
Ruthin RoadMountain biking experience
Sightseeing
Betws-y-Coed
Beautiful gardens worth seeing. Secret Garden was filmed here!
194 locals recommend
National Trust - Bodnant Garden
Bodnant RoadBeautiful gardens worth seeing. Secret Garden was filmed here!
In its own Peninsula, this village is a taste of the Italian Riviera whilst being a stone's throw away from the Welsh coastline.
383 locals recommend
Portmeirion
In its own Peninsula, this village is a taste of the Italian Riviera whilst being a stone's throw away from the Welsh coastline.