Cross Foxes - Bar Grill Rooms in Gwynedd

Disappointing ! Didn't get to eat. Stood waiting to get a table for 5miniutes while numerous staff walked past a number of times and didn't even acknowledge we were waiting. We felt totally invisible. Even if they were busy it wouldn't have cost them anything to acknowledged us, not even a smile or a nod. We left!!!

Had a decent meal, that wasn't too expensive. Place is very out of the way, but popular enough that it's not empty. I've passed by so many times travelling and never called in. I'm glad I finally did and will definitely be doing so again.

Had dinner here and the burger was so thick and dry I couldn't even finish it. Not recommended. Service was fine.

Passed often but never stopped, but I wish we had sooner. We pre booked a table as it was a busy Sunday afternoon. The service was great on entry where we were able to order drinks and sit in a cosy seating area before our table was ready. The staff that helped us were fantastic very helpful and friendly, especially as we had a 2y.o who was ready for some food. The soup of the day was great, which was intended for the toddler (I had to test for temperature, or so I'm telling people) The beef brisket dinner was amazing. The meat just fell apart and the yorkie was great I would have happily paid for an extra one. I also got a chance to try the fish, which was huge and really well prepared, not too much batter. If you haven't got time for a full meal, I'd recommend the sandwiches as well. we ordered the pork sandwich, which came with some fantastic chips. I stopped short of licking the place the gravy was that good.

Returned after 10 years - generally good service , only one of service girls are very sharp and more like army officers 👮‍♀️ food was good atmosphere bit like in busy family restaurant.

Great place to stop off at after an adventure up a mountain. Cosy atmosphere and great food.

Didn't book a room, had a beautiful meal here for my sons 13th birthday whilst visiting the Mach Loop. 5 STAR food and service from all of the staff. Starters were had, 2 of us had the steak, and the boy fish and chips, with onion rings, then pudding after. Amazing food, amazing service, can not ask for any more. Feels really welcoming, warm, and comforting. Smiles all around. I do not know why people have put bad reviews, do not let them put you off, really glad we came here. We will return here every time we come here to Mach Loop. Beautiful restaurant!

Staff friendly meals were well presented and enjoyable. The staff offered really good service

Called in for a meal and what a surprise the meal and service was lovely

Little to say, only dropped in for a glass of wine! Looked very nice but not much else to say.

Fantastic food great customer service and prices.

Came here after climbing Cadair Idris, was a complete white out so we were quite tired and thought we would pop in for a meal before heading home. Have to say, the pub is lovely on the inside, welcoming and comfy. We ordered some wine, and the lamb and mint burger and the welsh beast burger. Absolutely stunning burgers. The Lamb and Mint was the absolute winner though! So so tasty. Was perfect after being on the hills! The staff were lovely and very attentive and was very well priced. Highly recommend. We went for dinner and was just the perfect end to the day!

Amazing food. Great views and dog friendly.

Fish finger wrap my god! Lovely staff and service.

Didn't stay so no score for rooms. Had a lovely evening meal here. Roast lamb and roast beef brisket. Both cooked to perfection. Cheese board to die for. Staff were very friendly. On the list to return to in due course.

1st time here, food was lovely and the staff very friendly highly recommended

Had a lovely Sunday Lunch with desserts & drinks as Anniversary present from family. Lamb & Beef dinners were huge & veg boiling hot- excellent quality & service was first class. Hubby had Sticky Toffe pudding which oozed with goodness & was also piping hot. I had Rhubarb Pavolova- which had huge chunks of fruit & gooey pavlova- delicious. Definitely fresh & in season. Had a table in resteraunt with a view- if it hadn't been foggy & raining, but that is Welsh weather. Booked on line Sat night & seated by friendly host on arrival even though ot was busy. Drink & food orders taken within minutes & 2 minutes later the food arrived- never had such speedy service anywhere. Could not fault any of the staff, friendly & attentive. Toilets were spotless, though downstairs , assume they have disabled on floor level. Will definitely be back & may treat ourselves to a weekend away when the sun shines. When you read bad reviews I have to wonder if they are just grumpy people as our experience was faultless. Sun would have been nice but its Wales..

We stopped off for food and had burgers which were great. Lovely outdoor balcony area to sit out. The staff were all friendly and it's dog friendly.

Fine . We had a good meal and the place is good and location great. When you drive up to Wales.

It's in a great location, we only stopped by briefly for a coffee and were thinking about lunch. The barmaid was not well mannered with us and we decided not to stay for either. It's hard to find good staff, it's not typically a highly paid job and friendly respect does not come naturally to everyone. It looked a nice place, I hope the owner finds a more hospitable employee.

Really convenient location on the cross road to Machynlleth and Barmouth. Staff are very friendly Good menu choice

Great place to eat, fab food, gets busy so best call before turning up. I believe they even do Motorhome overnight stopovers, just make sure you share the love & give the pub some trade. Don't be a freeloader!

An awful experience from start to finish! We've eaten here before and it was lovely, so we were looking forward to returning for another meal. We were seated at a table that was sticky and covered in drink rings, but we overlooked that and continued to order food. I had ordered the 10 oz 28 day matured steak. I was a bit suprised when it arrived and the only 'trimmings' were about 12 hand cut chips, half a tomato and one small mushroom, which for £28 didn't look particularly good value for money (The blue cheese sauce I ordered was £3 extra!) When I tried to eat the steak, I found it to be extremely tough. I'm not one to complain usually, but for the money, I at least expected quality food. I told staff at the bar, who took my food back to the kitchen, only for it to be returned a few minutes later, with the steak now cut in half, and food rearranged, and a message from the chef, telling me that it was cooked just how I'd asked, medium rare (which incidentally it was, that was never in dispute) and that I'd been given the wrong knife. Perhaps I'd been given the wrong teeth too!!! I was made to feel like I had complained unnecessarily, and was not offered a replacement, or alternative. I finished what I could, and what I did eat tasted really good. However, after the worst customer service I can remember receiving, I won't be returning for a long time!

Really nice staff and bar, only popped in for a pint while visiting Mach loop. Nice atmosphere, didn't try the food but menu looked good.

Pork loin Sunday dinner was delicious, as was the rubarb and custard Eton mess. Staff were great. Cross foxes well worth a visit

Called at short notice for a meal. Busy restaurant and decent pub meal.

Excellent service from the younger waitress, which was stark contrast to the other extremely rude one. The food was a bit disappointing.

2024-04-25 Stopped for lunch with a group of 12. Service was first-rate - professional with great humour and friendliness. Very welcoming. The ambience was charming. Variety of choices on the menu allowed for everyone to find something that appealed to them. Everyone in our group loved their meals. I chose the Posh Fish Finger Wrap, and it was so delicious. The basil tartare on the battered haddock was fabulous, and both it and the chips were cooked to perfection. If I lived any closer than Ontario, 🇨🇦 Canada, this would definitely be a regular spot for me. If I'm ever back anywhere in the area, it will be a must-do stop for a meal. So glad our coach driver had heard of it and had always wanted to try it. Can't recommend it highly enough.

It was great to pop back for a bite to eat while in the area. The place is looking fantastic!!! We loved the new colour scheme in the restaurant. Staff were great (served by Jade), and the manager (Kera) was doing brilliant holding things down on a very busy bar. Kudos of the Paela to the chef who I had to thank in person of course (Daz).

(This is just for the restaurant not the hotel) I've eaten in this restaurant a few times before when we've visited the area. It's become a regular favourite of ours. However the latest trip was not a good experience. Essentially I think they were too busy with either not enough staff or new staff. The food was nice but the service was quite poor. Very polite but very inattentive. Hopefully a better experience in future. Maybe avoid the busy months?

We waited an hour for our meal, the burger was dry and flavourless, the fish and chips were ok though…

We drive by here quite often, finally decided to give it a go and popped in for lunch. Unfortunately after being given a table we were forgotten about. We eventually left and went elsewhere.

I can't rate the rooms as we didn't stay, we had Sunday lunch as a family. The food was good, but the service was poor. It wasn't that busy either. Some of our party ordered the pork, the menu states that it comes with crackling, none of the pork plates had crackling on them, which was disappointing.

Very poor service from the lady in front of house. Very short, rude and snappy. We were told we could not order food whilst sitting at the couches in the restaurant area, whilst then watching the people opposite us order a full Sunday roast! Lovely location but would not recommend due to service quality.

Delicious food & lovely welcome ⭐️

great food and friendly service,

Just popped in for a hot drink, service was quick and the staff seemed very welcoming and friendly.

Came for an impromptu meal and I have only good things to say. One order of the trout and quinoa on the specials board was incredible. Massive portions that even the biggest eaters couldn’t finish but really delicious. I had the beef and veg pie with mash and gravy which was also very good. I’m told the burger and halloumi/avocado salad was also amazing. All meals were huge portions. Pricing was average £20-£30 but the blow was softened by the amount of food. Great atmosphere. Good service. Lovely feel and would be incredible on a summers day sitting outside overlooking the incredible scenery. Definitely recommend and would visit again.

You get to see hawk from cobra kai working here sometimesl

Grilled Halloumi salad was very disappointing. £17.95 for a plate of bitter salad leaves topped with charred (burnt and bitter) halloumi and a very small amount of over-ripe (black) avocado on the side. There may have been some dressing on this 'salad' but i wasn't able to taste it. For this amount of money i expect much better.

We really enjoyed our meal . A nice place to have a Sunday Roast. The waitress that attended us was very kind . Hundred percent recommend.

Came for dinner after exploring South Wales, wonderful service, allows dogs, food delicious!

Stopped here for lunch. The place is modern, clean and busy. Had a meal on the veranda in the shade. Service warm friendly and courteous. Food was excellent. The steak was the best I've had in ages. Would we visit again, yes.

Great food and service was excellent

Meal was misleading as it had on menu leg of lamb only to get two pieces of lamb vegetables came and were served in a bowl between two people it was expensive for so little

Food quality was low for the price, service was inattentive and there was a fly in one of the drinks 😕

Poor value pub grub. Possibly the worst coffee in the area

It's unfortunate as the venue, staff and surroundings are very good, but the food was really poor. Probably the worst burger we have had. The burger was so dry it just fell apart, no moisture in it at all. The chips were "flexible" not crisp. It came very quickly so seems like it was just reheated rather than cooked? Maybe this is just a one off, as previous reviews have complimented the food. Food substandard and not the cheapest so sadly wont be returning, which is a shame as it initially showed much promise.

You wait at least 45 minutes for the food. (also on the map). But not that great in taste.

Lovely mealy and they let us park our camper in the car park overnight. Fantastic

Very nice place and good food, very pleased with everything.

Called in for lunch absolutely excellent

Quite simply The Best Burger I have EVER eaten. The staff were so friendly and knowledgeable had a lovely time there and hope to visit again before we leave Wales to head Upnorth

Absolutely amazing Sunday dinner, we went for the first time last week and are now wondering why we waited 5 yrs of being in wales to go there, the beef is to die for, the girls in the restaurant are SO friendly and can’t do enough for you, not sure about the Geordie that served us today (lol only kidding) 11/10 to everyone who works there, this now our go to for Sunday dinner

Friendly staff and great food. What more do you want? Dog friendly too!

Had a gorgeous roast lamb with fab gravy!

Dog friendly and excellent food, had a couple of good meals here with 2 rottweilers

We stopped at CrossFoxes on away back from Kinds Artura Labirynth. Lovely lady offered us a table despite the place being busy. It was kind and welcoming gesture. We have ordered steak which was tasty. Would recommend Cros Foxes. Haven't been in the rooms so can not comment. Thank you.

What a great pub/restaurant. Great food, reasonably priced and staff with a great sence of humour! Particular thanks to Trinity who put us in touch with a local artist.. Richard Morgan, whose paintings are on the walls.. relaxed atmosphere and dog friendly..

Main plate excellent Vegetables quantity very poor No service with a smile, requires a warm-up comedian Asked for Desert Menu - never arrived - asked for bill and left

Called in today without a reservation and there was room for us. The food was excellent along with great service. Totally recommend it.

Didn't stay in the hotel part. But came here several times for food and drinks whilst I was staying in Wales. Service from Tony (I think that was his name, the Geordie lad) was great. Food was excellent especially the Asian style sticky beef ribs. Will definitely be back if I'm in that area of the country

Don’t ever get a job here because when it come to payday you get fobbed off by the management

Great restaurant! Plenty of parking, great service, tasty cuisine, delicious beer! Highly recommended!

Lovely place, lovely staff, good food

Great food well prepared and well presented. Attentive staff, clean facilities. Really enjoyed our first Cross Foxes experience as a passing diner en route from Porthgain to Great Sutton.

Enjoyed our meal here. Soup was delicious. Spiced Prawn mousse was nice, but needed a bigger slice of toast for the amount of mousse as it became sickly. The pie was delicious and I enjoyed my paella. It would have been nicer if the Chicken was marinated in the spices as well. Found the Chicken a bit bland. The young waitress was brilliant and an asset to the place. She worked really hard and was polite and friendly. We would return. Dog friendly as well.

Excellent food, staff cant do enough for you.Spotlessly clean, looking forward to our next visit.10 out 10 for this place.

I loved this place, been here many times, we just stayed at the sister pub and found it wonderful. This time we were in our campervan and had friends with us. The evening meal became a nightmare for us when my gammon steak arrived it was very tough and burnt on the edge. I told the waitress and she apologised and took it away. My husband ordered the same, his was wonderful and juciey. We heard a commotion coming from the kitchen and a few minutes later my meal arrived. It was the same peice of gammon as before but I think that they washed it and turned it over to the less black side and placed a fried egg over the place that I had cut a peice from it !! The manager then became very rude and said that we had been swearing at her and it was a fresh steak. When we disagreed with her she orderd us out. We spent the night in a lay by. Wonderful

The Cross Foxes is located between Dolgellau and Dinas Mawddwy (A470) at the junction with the Machynlleth road (A487) in North Wales. It has become an iconic rendezvous for visitors and outdoor enthusiasts offering rooms, food and drink. There is an outdoor veranda for good weather and a spacious dining room that can be booked for groups. It is a very good place for a break when visiting Snowdonia from the South. The bar service is very good.

Ridden past many a time, decided to stop this time and I was not disappointed. Drinks and service were great

We stopped for a drink . It has a nice balcony and dog 🐶 friendly

Stopped by for some dinner on our way up to Snowdonia. Food was delicious and staff were friendly. Was quite busy on a Friday evening and we hadn't booked but still managed to get a table outside.

Beautiful place the food was fantastic as was the service I'll definitely be returning next time I'm down there

Menu and food looked amazing but we (friendly.d and I) weren't even able to order food in the bar as it was so busy. I was hugely disappointed (especially as after a pint as we left a couple walked in and was told they could order food in the bar!)

Really lovely evening with family for our final evening in the area. Warm welcome, friendly service and excellent food. You know you’re in the right place when the menu has limited choices and so much of it is local produce and local producers. Food was excellent and whoever came up with rhubarb and custard Eton mess is a genius! In a world where we all rush about thank goodness the staff here allow guests to relax and enjoy at a more leisurely pace. We definitely recommend stopping here for a meal and we’ll be back.

Stopped here when passing, given menu and was allocated a seat for family of 5, we decided on our meal, went back to the bar after 10 mins to order food to be told they weren’t cooking as too busy. Very poor service and no apology. Won’t be going back in a hurry

Warm atmosphere Great staff: friendly. Feels like being at a relatives ' Delicious food served within 30 minutes.

only went for food - starters and the main was nice and was worth the money. However the dessert ruined it all. They had a special on the board of 'chocolate fudge cake for £7.95. I asked if I could have two of those to takeaway. I waited 15 minutes at least to be given the worst slice of cakes I've ever seen and the most stale cake you could ever eat. It didn't come with custard, ice cream or cream, yet all the other dessert that are on the menu and are the same price come with this. It seemed as thought they had cut the last tiny slice in half, it would have appreciated it more if she had told me they had sold out. I questioned it and the woman said it was due to the price they are getting the cake, which isn't my fault, if they have to sell something in this state at such a high price to maintain profit, they shouldnt be selling it in the first place.

Lovely little camper van/motorhome stop over lovely staff lovely food ordered my food for takeout so I can eat later in van in front of tv went for the roast lamb dinner and added a Yorkshire too going to reheat in my hot box 👌 ❤️

We stayed here last May for a few nights and I have to say it was great all round. The rooms were beautifully decorated and equipped with modern contemporary feel but nice original touches kept, like the gorgeous stone fireplace we had. The restaurant and outdoor balcony seating was lovely and the and drinks were also great. Nothing not to like. Great spot for The Mach Loop. We will be back!

Great place to eat, good value, lovely food

Fantastic friendly helpful service and great food and beer, highly recommend.

Friendly service...great Sunday roast dinner....all in a beautiful part of the world!

Travelling back from a day out and stopped on the way past as it looked nice. Must say we weren't disappointed, it was busy but they accomodated us with a smile. As it was Sunday we both had the roast pork and both really enjoyed it. Plenty of food, service with a smile and good value. Great views and would definately recommend. Thank you!

Great burgers and lovely service.. would recommend.

Called in needing a port in a storm! Gorgeous place, staff couldn’t have been more helpful. Cosy, comfortable surroundings and good facilities. Everything scored 5/5 for us 😊

Fab ale and a nice butty after a long day in the hills Staff friendly

Amazing Sunday roast! Massive portions, all super fresh, Friendly staff. 5 Stars 🤩 rating for me. Definitely coming back 🔙

Really nice lunch....just the job a bleak and dreary day! Brightened us upa treat

Visited on a couple of occasions, decent food and a nice layout to the place. Looking forward to visiting again.

Great place to break your journey, wide menu, friendly and efficient service.

Lovely food and great staff that have customers at heart.

This restaurant was recommended by our BnB host so we had high expectations. I ordered the brocoli soup and it tasted awful. I told the waiter however they told me that "many" people had the same soup that day and no one else complained so I would have to order and pay for a new dish. If everyone had the same soup that day I imagine the soup was delivered in a large barrel and they've just microwaved it. So I had to pay for awful soup plus another replacement dish.. pretty poor and rude service too. Wouldn't recommend.

Have just had a meal here tonight and the rudeness of the bar lady (who i paid for my meal with) has made me want to write a review straight away. We had 3 meals 1 a gammon which was lovely and 2 chicken katsu curries. I had only eaten a few chips and rice from my meal when the waitress came round to check if meal was okay and from what i had tasted it was. I then tried the chicken which was very dry and the curry sauce which was very thick and un enjoyable so i didnt eat any of it apart from the chips and rice. When asked at the end of the meal if it was okay i did mention the chicken was dry to which the 1st waitress apologised and said she would tell the chef which was fair enough. I wasnt upset at this point or expecting anything off the bill so i went up to the bar and paid for my meal when i was asked by the blonde haired bar lady if it was all okay i told her what i had told the previous waitress. She was very abrupt and rude saying ' well you did get asked whilst eating your meal you should have spoke up and said something' ( as previously said i hadnt tasted the chicken when she came around the 1st time) and basically shrugged it off, her overall behaviour just left me irritated and upset with the experience as she made it feel like it was my fault their chicken was dry! She definitley needed some attitude adjustment.

Ordered a "spinach and broccoli soup" that tasted exactly like a katsu curry, which they also serve as another dish. When we raised a complaint, they refused to acknowledge the mistake or offer to remove it from the bill. And had the audacity to add a service charge. Maybe you'll get what you ordered, or maybe it will be a surprise! Good luck, because you'll get what you're given.

Great pub, perfect place to stop, grab some food, and drink

One night van stop with a lovely meal and a few drinks. Fab place, nice service. Ideal for Cader Idris nearby.

We were travelling to wales via another route and were looking for a Sunday roast, so having reviewed some pubs via Google on route, we booked a table in the doggie area as we had our 4 legged family member with us. We were showed to our table promptly despite being a little early so that was great. The pub is contemporary, airy and bright which was a welcomed surprise. We ordered a starter each, soup, and tandoori prawns, both were delicious, and followed with two roast beef dinners. WOW OH WOW…. Meat was cooked beautifully, and was not processed stuff, together with mash, Yorkshire and a roaster, aswell as an ample amount of gravy which was great, not stingy as most places are having to ask for a sep gravy boat…. the veg medley came separately, and again the broccoli, cabbage and carrots were fresh, and not overcooked. Overall I can honestly say - without a doubt, it was one of the nicest, tastiest, sunday roasts we have had out- PROPER HOME COOKED, really delicious. We will definitely be returning. Thank you, the experience was fantastic, and the young dark haired waitress was super friendly and accommodating.

Awkward, uninviting staff. Poor service. Lack of common sense. Not possible to serve water that’s not chilled - apparently they do not have a microwave or kettle at their disposal. Food is okay though.