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Fine Dining

• Tyddyn Llan (Llandrillo) – Award-winning fine dining in a relaxed country house setting, with tasting menus and detailed dining info. tyddynllan.co.uk+1

• Pale Hall (near Bala) – Luxury country house hotel offering Michelin Green Star fine dining and themed culinary experiences like "Hearth by Candlelight." palehall.co.uk

 

Pubs & Restaurants

• Bryn Tirion (Llandderfel) – Cosy gastropub offering local, fresh food in a mellow setting. thebryntirion.co.uk

• Plas yn Dre (Bala High Street) – Stylish restaurant & accommodation; relaxed dining using local ingredients. Instagram: @plasyndrefood plasyndre.co.uk+1Visit Snowdonia

• Y Cyfnod (Bala High Street) – Café & bistro serving pizzas, pasta, and local dishes in a warm, historic space. Cyfnod Cafe&Bistro

• Pizza Plas (Bala) – Fun, family-friendly pizzeria. Website: pizzaplas.com. Instagram: @pizza_plas_bala MapQuestInstagram

• Yr Eagles (Llanuwchllyn) – Community-run pub and restaurant preserving Welsh culture and hospitality. https://yr-eagles.com/

• The White Lion (Bala High Street) – Traditional pub with a relaxed atmosphere 

• Y Cwrt (Bala High Street) – Elegant wine bar and restaurant in a former courthouse, offering seasonal brasserie-style dishes. Visit SnowdoniaStay in Wales

• Bala Spice (Bala High Street) – Indian restaurant serving authentic cuisine. Menu & contact available; also on Facebook. Bala SpiceMindtripFacebook

• Stori Beers & Wines – A local shop and bar offering a fine selection of Welsh and international beers, wines, and craft drinks—great for a relaxed tasting. https://www.storibeers.wales/store/stori-beers-and-wines 

• Plas Coch - The Historic coaching-inn turned pub.

 

Cafés

• Y Cyfnod (Bala High Street) – Café and restaurant with pizzas, pasta, and lighter meals. https://www.cyfnod.com/

• Tŷ Coffi (Bala High Street) – Perfect for coffee, cakes, and light bites.

• Aran Hufen Iâ (Bala) – Bala’s famous ice-cream parlour. https://www.aranhufenia.co.uk/

• Manon Café (White Water Rafting Centre) – Great spot for coffee, cake, and light meals by the river. https://www.nationalwhitewatercentre.co.uk/cafe

• The Loch Café (by Bala Lake) – Relaxed café with lakeside views.

• Woodies (next to the Leisure Centre) – Casual café, perfect after a swim or walk.

• Hoffi Coffi - Local cafe with local produce. https://www.hofficoffibala.co.uk/

 

Takeaways

• New China (Bala High Street) – Local Chinese takeaway.

• Bala Kebab House (Bala High Street) – Great for a quick takeaway.

• Bala Spice (Bala High Street) - Local Indian Takeaway.