Pen Y Bryn in Conwy

We booked a table for 2 online, which was easy to do. We arrived early and were shown straight away to our table. Really good food as always. Always enjoy going to Pen Y bryn. Great atmosphere and really good food and we were well looked after by the young man who served our table

I ordered fish cake off the lunch menu. They were served with homemade tartar sauce and a salad of tomato & onion. The meal was very good but I would have preferred a regular side salad including a few green salad leaves rather than just tomato & onions.

Always an excellent meal and service.

Lovely restaurant, amazing staff, nothing too much trouble and food was delicious. What more could you ask for?

Attentive staff food served quickly.

We've been here a few times, yet won't be going back. We had a less than brilliant Sunday lunch a few weeks ago, where the food was a bit dry and the service somewhat chaotic - after waiting at our table for 20 minutes to pay, we had to stand around and wave our credit card at the staff near the bar to be able to settle up. We thought we'd try again for a late lunch last week, and the service was rather disorganised. It felt like there was nobody in charge, with one particular waitress more interested in chatting with her friends (possibly co workers on their day off) than working. Quite a cold welcome from behind the bar when we arrived. When we had waited at the bar for a few minutes to be seated, and the lady behind the bar hadn't acknowledged us, we asked if we could just find a table - to be told very tersely that we had to wait. My starter was so-so, main nice, and pudding again a bit nondescript. Then when we wanted to pay - well, yet again we had to wait around. In the end we just went to the bar to get it done, and get out and go home. We felt like the staff had no proper management, it was quite strange and uncomfortable - like customers were a nuisance. I've never experienced it in any other Brunning and Price pub - and we go to a lot of them. Sadly we won't be going back.

Go for Sunday dinner most weekends it's unreal been a few times on weekdays and food is also amazing, staff are incredible the pub is truly outstanding. Always take my dog and book a dog friendly area table alway go the extra mile.

Great pub and some dog friendly tables too

Food is spectacular! Service was just as good and the whole atmosphere is so cosy and inviting

Visited mid week for lunch and the food was fantastic. Well kept pint of Tim Taylor so beer is good too. Staff were excellent, really friendly and helpful.

Lovely food and excellent service

Excellent Sunday lunch, as usual, for Father's Day. Good food and great staff. The asparagus is an very good addition to the summer menu. Thank you.

Very nice food. Good professional staff. Very nice looking pub. So good going back tonight.

I had the game suet pudding,it was delicious,the staff were very friendly and attentive,well worth a visit.

Never had a bad meal there to date and have been probably 60+ times over the years. Andy and Sam are superb managers and their staff are all incredibly helpful and well-trained. Nothing is too much for the staff and it’s just a pleasure to go there (and is our go-to gastro pub) for dinner or for a get-together with friends. I can strongly recommend a visit if you’re in the area.

I visited this establishment one evening, and I noted that it offers various dining areas to choose from. Regrettably, my experience with the food was disappointing. I ordered a chicken dish accompanied by gnocchi, for which I paid over £20 each dish. Prior to placing my order, I specifically inquired with the staff regarding the portion size of the pasta/gnocchi in relation to the chicken. The waiter assured me that the dish would include a satisfactory amount. However, the meal that arrived consisted of merely two small chicken breasts and three gnocchi, accompanied by an abundance of green lettuce. I felt as though I had been misled. It would be advisable to either revise the description of the dish and ensure the accuracy of the staff’s recommendations, or to reconsider the pricing structure. If the establishment intends to charge such a premium, it is imperative that a more substantial dish is provided.

We had a great evening at the Pen y Bryn before our sons went off to university. The food was really good; chilli beef salad very tasty, and the burger with pulled pork went down very well! The only small gripe is that to some of the chairs are really uncomfortable!

Book a table for 2 o'clock today 22nd September for 8 of us we ordered about 15 minutes later then about 15.20 we had to ask about our food no apology and the service was disgusting as well I wouldn't go back there

Absolutely lovely thank you ! The food was amazing.

I'd seen this place recommend in a few blogs and rightly so, perfect Sunday lunch spot and best roast I've eaten out. Parking on site was a bonus. It was just me and my dog I'd tried to ring and book a table but I couldn't get through. On arrival they were extremely busy but the man who greeted me at the door was so welcoming and managed to fit us in, I was surprised and relieved after a long walk. Everything ran smoothly, watching the team do their jobs, they were busy but it looked effortless, everyone was focused, people were attended to swiftly, everything was cleared and cleaned promptly and properly, a very clean, comfy, well run restaurant. All the staff from the man who greeted me and took my order, to the runner, the man who brought my drink, the lady who checked on me a few times, were all so pleasant, friendly and efficient. As a single person I am often invisible in restaurants and that means I can wait for ages to get food and drink orders and I'm rarely checked on, but not here everyone sees you, makes time for you, and makes you feel welcome. The food was lovely, I had a great roast, nice portion size with everything you'd want for your Sunday roast, and I just had room for something sweet. Thank you!

A great place for food! There Sunday lunch is one of the best you can have!

Food was great service was great could not fault it at all..

I went with some friends and I was the only person in the group that hadn’t been before. I was told that it was expensive but fantastic, and I was shown photos of previous meals which certainly supported the fantastic claim. None of us mind paying that little bit extra for something special, and it’s fair to say that we were all really looking forward to the meal. The venue is lovely; large with plenty of space, and I believe it has wonderful views, but I can’t say for certain, as even though it was very quiet, we were seated away from the windows. The staff we spoke to were efficient and respectful, but distant, and there wasn’t really any feel of welcome or atmosphere. This place is expensive, and it’s close to London prices, which is surprising to see in North Wales. We’re talking £31.95 for a 7oz steak, £16.95 for sausage and mash, and £20.95 for fish pie. We ordered and everything arrived reasonably quickly, and yet nothing was piping hot. It looked good, and was nicely presented, but the portions were smaller than expected. In terms of taste, it was ok but not exceptional. My friend had shown me photos of an open prawn sandwich that she’d previously had, and it looked amazing, with decent king prawns. We both ordered that, and what arrived was nothing like the original one. The prawns were small and it just looked like a regular prawn sandwich that you could get from anywhere. Although the sauce was lovely, the prawns didn’t have a lot of taste, and some were watery. Everything felt like a bit of a let down and we all felt the same. We were disappointed and decided not to order desserts. It’s possible that it was just an off-day, or a problem with the supplier, but I can only review the experience I had, and that was mediocre at best. Not somewhere I'll go back to, and my friends have said the same.

Over priced food and drink, food good but nothing special . Service very good, nice pub

Always a joy to visit. Great food and great service. Nice views

Wonderful food and amazing atmosphere.

Really nice variety of tasty vegetarian/vegan options. Beautiful pub and lovely server. Went for our anniversary dinner - great choice!

This was our first visit, and due to my mobility issues i had booked in advance requesting a table close to the exit, possibly with bench seating. When we arrived, our table was ready and was indeed as close as possible to the door as could be. First impression was a beautiful, relaxed and welcoming interior. All the staff were smiling and said good evening as we went in. Such a lovely welcome. Our party of five all ordered starters, one being the king prawns, and when it arrived, i must admit it did seem a bit small, about 4 prawns in total, but it was delicious. The garlic mushrooms on ciabatta bread was lovely. My Daughter had the fried brie which came with a lovely fresh apple salad, totally yummy. When our mains arrived we were all delighted. The food was lovely, and plenty of it. The pork belly was amazing, melt in your mouth. The fish and chips was nice, and the staff had no problem replacing the mushy peas for a fresh salad. Two of our party opted for the beef burger. It was huge! The lamb and rosemary pie was amazing, and came with a yummy gravy which you could have licked off the plate. Everything tasted fresh and was delivered hot with a speedy service too. All in all, Pen y Bryn delivered a wonderful experience with brilliant service and superb staff who really couldn't do enough for us. We will definitely be returning with other family members to try the rest of the menu! Diolch yn fawr iawn i chi, mi fydda ni'n dychwelyd yn no fuan!

Gorgeous food gorgeous place. Really nice atmosphere and the staff were very attentive and accommodating. Would eat there again in a heart beat. Was a great little find

Great place. Staff a credit to the restuarant, polite and helpful. Food was amazing. Will definately be back.

Great food, friendly and professional service. What more is there to say?

Fantastic venue on the hill above Colwyn Bay. We'll be back!

Quality food as always .Staff a credit to your company

Great food great service good atmosphere

Good atmosphere Food was good quality, my only criticism would be the portions could have been slightly bigger. Staff were helpful but did have to wait a little to get the bill, but the food came quickly when we ordered it.

Always reliably good food here, a reasonable selection of local beers, good atmosphere too. Is also dog friendly. Well worth booking before you come.

Lovely food stopped off on our way to Holyhead. It's not on the route but if you have plenty of time well worth the small detour.

Consistently brilliant year in and year out

Good food, drinks & service in local neighbourhood pub. Recommended!

Great service from all the staff!! & the food was amazing shin off Beef! Soup starter was the best as well!

Sunday lunch a pleasure. Excellent beef and definitely finish with the pavlova. Roast potatoes a bit sad but only low point of a lovely meal.

Very well run restaurant. Very clean, with stylish decoration and many local historic photographs, many of Rydal school. Service was impeccable, delicious tasty food, well priced."

Really fantastic all round! Beautiful warm welcome and service from Nancy - so attentive and kind. The food was stunning - there were 6 of us and everything we ordered was delicious. Ask for a table by the window overlooking the gorgeous view. Highly recommended

Have had several lunches there and always good food and brill service.

What a beautiful place to enjoy a meal

I had a tasty Caesar salad for my lunch , I thought the salad was a little on the dear side but ordered it anyway knowing that Pen y Bryn portions are normally generous. On this occasion I was disappointed, maybe it was the type of lettuce used ‘baby gem ‘ it’s normally ‘romaine’ and it’s always a good bowl full of salad when I’ve had it in other places for fraction of the price . I noticed my Dads portion of belly pork wasn’t huge either . I can understand the price hike to a certain point but please don’t cut back on the portion size ! This is the reason why we come there for tasty food that you know is going to fill you . Slightly disappointed on this occasion.

Best fish and chips! Will be back! Frendly staff, great place.

This is a fantastic pub with great beer and great food. We went for a Sunday lunch on a beautiful sunny day in February. The views are stunning, book a window table if you can. The roast dinners are epic, beef, pork or the mixed plate. The starters are fantastic too. We tried the Ox cheek and the crab arancini. Both were excellent. They keep beer well too. The Landlord bitter was top notch. Finally we found room to share a chocolate and cherry pudding with raspberry sorbet. Great balance of flavours, delicious! The staff are all brilliant too, it is a big place but they are all very efficient and friendly. I would encourage anyone in the area to book in to this pub for a meal.

Visited twice while at parkdean ty Mawr. Went to mountain zoo and found this place , round corner. Lovely garden with games and excellent choice of beers and food . It's between a pub and a restaurant so not pub prices, the food was amazing definitely worth paying. Sunday lunch was wow, the staff fantastic. Can't fault anything. We Visited as a party of 6 and a 19mth old on 21st July. Keep it up 1st class

Great pub, what a pleasant surprise to find such a wonderful place with great food and service

We had a lovely evening at Pen y Bryn on my birthday. Easy to book a table online. Waitress and waiter were lovely and helped us get a table overlooking the garden. Nice busy and noisy atmosphere but not too noisy to chat. Good portions and tasty well prepared simple food. Plenty of veggie choices. Thanks for a lovely end to my birthday.

Been here twice now love the place great food and friendly staff

food was great but my belly pork was a tiny bit dry everything else was great. staff are vert friendly.

Been here many times, however, on this occasion the service was poor. Wrong starter brought out, wrong wine sauce missing from one of the meals. Starter changed, correct wine brought out and sauce eventualy brought out. No checks if everything was ok. Asked for bill had to ask twice then had to ask for machine. Hopefully this is just a bad night for the waiting on staff and things will go back to the usual high standards.

Small cramped shame there isn’t a dog only area left with cake in a bag due to being quickly surrounded by dogs in a very small area ( we have a child allergic to dogs) Food was or service not so great we all ate before my husband even got his main. Food was ok. Stank of wet dogs on a wet day yum wouldn’t be come for the stink dogs surrounding us

Food, service and atmosphere were impeccable on our visit. It is very popular and is recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment. We'll definitely be visiting again

Absolutely beautiful food & venue.

Really nice meal in pleasant surroundings, served in a friendly professional manner. Very tasty food in a great location with friendly and professional service :)

Ambience 👍, location 👍, Decor 👍, Service 👍,.....what a great find...already planning to come on another occasion, two Open Prawn Sandwiches nicely plated..... enjoying the whole experience...until..."that bit of multi seed bread tasted wrong"......lifted it up with my knife and to my complete horror a beautiful shade of green mold on the bottom of the bread, both sandwiches...on calling the waitress who took them away and apologized, yes indeed the whole loaf was green mouldy...... No, I don't think I would be calling again at this venue, if something so basic as the bread is overlooked I dread to think what else is lurking on the plate...it's a NO from me....

Nice local restaurant with fresh seafood. Surprising tasty fish and chip!!

Really friendly and helpful staff, delicious food, big place, nice panoramic view.

A quiet, spacious, friendly place hidden away in a neighborhood. Classy and family friendly. Just what we needed.

Great experience as always, food is always sublime. Patè starter is a good recommendation. Regular customers but this visit made even better by a great service from Beth, a smile and a laugh. Reminds us why we make visits so often.

They have it just about right here. Decent food and atmosphere. Prices reasonable. Good service.

Great food and venue. Consistently great

We had some fussy eaters and they accommodated everyone. It was a really good experience and I would highly recommend.

My first visit to Pen-y-Bryn. First impressions from the car park were that it was a very well looked after premises. Inside..... from the initial welcome at the door, to walking out 2 hours later, exceeded any expectations I had from looking at the website and looking forward to my visit. I can honestly say, the 7oz steak was THE best steak I have EVER had, and I eat out a lot. How do they do a steak that just melts in your mouth. Wonderful. Every single member of staff that interacted with us was so welcoming, so polite, so customer focused and so attentive. Can't believe this restaurant/pub is only doorstep, as a newcomer to Colwyn Bay. Superb - well done Pen-y-Bryn

Pen Y Bryn is just fantastic and there is no question it's the best place for food within about 30sq miles (fact!) ok it's about £20-30 per head not an absolute fortune but not your average pub price, for three courses and a drink but it's worth every penny, we have been many times and it never disappoints quick service with a smile a brilliant, well presented, tasty food and drink!! highly recommended!

A little off the beaten track but worth the find. Spacious, well organised from car parking, ordering and service. Caters for large groups and child/dog friendly. Nice food selection with good wine and beer on offer (cask ale in great condition too). Gets busy so prebooking advised if you are in a large group.

Food was lovely and fresh. Service was great. The grounds are so nice also. I would highly recommend Pen-y-Bryn. Thank you for a lovely afternoon.

Lovely pub, plenty of space, loads of tables, great atmosphere and clean

Fantastic food this evening. Had the Fish & Chips followed by the Dark Chocolate and Raspberry Posset. Highly recommend these dishes! The dessert I chose was also vegan as I am lactose intolerant and honestly I couldn’t tell the difference..amazing! Service was great from the bar and waitresses (sorry didn’t catch any names) and the atmosphere was pleasant. Will definitely be returning😁

Excellent food and service very friendly

Lovely restaurant. Food beautiful and service great. I had the nut roast, and my partner had the beef and belly pork roast dinner. Both meals were large and very filling. The view of the Irish Sea and the gardens add to the experience I will recommend to friends

Has afternoon tea here the food was good but the service was poor and I dislike being asked to add a tip to card payment. The waiter spoke on his phone throughout our visit

Absolutely lovely place. Food was great and loads of it, and staff were lovely people. Can't fault any of it. Will definitely be back. Looking forward to the winter and the log fires in there.

Reliable in every way, and classic but fresh, not stuffy. Prices are possibly 15 - 20% more than you'd expect, and they do that "add a tip" on the card machine, that i find irritating. The staff are their secret weapon though, good natured and helpful, and that can smooth over the price & tip. I used to frequent the place when it was a pub with grub, so maybe that colours my judgement? Recommended, just not reasonably priced.

A very nice place,the food was good Definitely will be back.

Very good in so many ways as it always has been in the 15 or so years I have visited with family. Menu could do with a refresh on choices, that said the chicken Milanese was delicious. Friendly welcome from the host and great service.

Delicious food. We always visit when we are in the area.

Stopped here on a Saturday for lunch and a cocktail on our wedding anniversary weekend break. Lovely interior design, great food and the cocktail was gorgeous! Staff very efficient and courteous. We will definitely be returning and highly recommend this restaurant.

We have visited this place many times. This time it was less busy than usual but the service was the worst we have encountered here. After waiting some time for our meal the waiter advised us that our order had disappeared. After seeing numerous customers who arrived after us having their meals and waiting a further 20 minutes with no food we decided to leave. We had an apology but they were still happy to charge us £5.60 for our drinks. We have visited many B & P pubs and unfortunately we have noticed a recent decline in the standards of some. We won't return here. It will be the White Lion next time. It is always good.

My wife and I had the soup and sandwich combo. The potato and leek soup was thin and bland. I had a cheese and ham toastie, the cheese was cheap stringy cheese and my wife had the chicken, ham and pesto ciabatta. For whatever reason they decided to put cheap margarine on the ciabbata first and the chicken was still chilled in the centre. When we shared our views we were given an apology but still charged full price even though we hadn't eaten any soup and left have our sandwiches. On a positive the bottle of Coca-Cola was lovely 😂

As always an excellent meal. I have never had to complain about the food or the staff

We only stopped for a drink but the venue was very nice. We had a warm welcome and the service was spot on. If we were in the area again, we would definitely stop for food as I looked fantastic.

Absolutely gorgeous Sunday Lunch every time

I had heard lots of great things about the food and from the pictures on the website so I was really looking forward to eating here but sadly the food was very dissapointing, only one veggie option on the mains menu which I couldn’t eat due to dietary concerns. I ended up having a light bites option with a couple of side dishes. The mushrooms were swimming in the garlic & truffle oil, very sickly, My side of buttered veg was near raw and then my ice cream had melted before it arrived at the table for my (hopeful it would be better) dessert. The lady serving us was lovely, very pleasant but the food has but me off a return visit I’m afraid.

Delicious food served by friendly staff in a very well-presented pub.

Thankyou very much for a fantastic lunch on Easter Sunday 31,03,24. We shall be back very soon. Many thanks, Mr/s Palmer

Dog friendly in bits of restaurant. Good menu. Polite staff. Happy to accommodate menu. Love the small pudding and a hot drink for pudding.

Really lovely Sunday lunch. Staff efficient and pleasant, nice atmosphere. Always a treat to visit the Pen y Bryn.

The welcome here was so nice the atmosphere was great and the food and service was fab!! Absolutely loved it here and would absolutely go back. The gluten free options are plenty and the food was lovely!!

Always a nice place to visit at the top of C Bay. An excellent Gohan Prawn Curry and the rest had Bacon Chop etc.

Pen Y Bryn offers a dining experience that shines in many aspects, particularly with its lamb shoulder dish, which is nothing short of excellent. The atmosphere within the restaurant adds to the overall appeal, creating a pleasant environment for diners. However, the experience is slightly marred by the front of house staff, with a particular mention of the unwelcoming attitude from the lady at the front. Additionally, a notable oversight was the serving of orange despite a clear mention of an intolerance, indicating a need for improvement in their attention to diner's dietary needs. Despite these hiccups, the culinary delights and ambiance make it a place worth visiting, with the hope of improved service in the future.

Booked a table for 5 of us at 5.30pm this evening for a late Sunday lunch. This is our " go to place" for an excellent Sunday roast. The Chef and his team, as always, exelled. The food is always fabulous and consistently so. This evening, as we had a family member with us with additional needs (and even though the restaurant was extremely busy) our special request for something that wasn't on the menu was cooked especially...so very kind and very much appreciated. Thank you Chef!

Looked a Lovely Restaurant but very disappointing! We ordered the bang bang chicken and Brie to start. The bang bang chicken was lovely. The Brie was one triangle of cheese on top of a mush - ?chutney? It was sweet so that is what we assumed it to be but it was a very unusual flavour. We both ordered the chicken burgers. The chicken burger came as two bits of long chicken. Both very overcooked/burnt. I could not eat mine but my husband tried to. The chips were nice but unfortunately cold. I highlighted to the waitress about being unable to eat our meal. She did not apologise, merely took the plates away and said “okay”. Really disappointed as we paid over £60. Pictures as below.

At only 1 hour from Holyhead, it's an ideal location for a rest and some fantastic food if you're around the North Wales area! We'll definitely call again!

The Pen Y Bryn has over the last 12 months become our go to restaurant and the one we always bring our friends and relatives to when visiting us in LLanfairfechan. During this time I cannot recall a single negative comment from any of our companions or ourselves regarding the food, staff or the establishment its self. Invariably the comments are positive. Keep up the good work and a big thank you to your first class staff. Geoff Yates.

professional and very friendly service. staff very welcoming. food lovely and very good menu options. can't fault the experience would recommend a visit

Lovely meal and great gluten free options - my husband had steak sandwich and I had the crispy beef in sweet chilli sauce the onion rings were to die for and gluten free !! Looking forward to our next visit - staff very pleasant and attentive , great value for money , nice choice of wine . Had many good meals here over the years never been disappointed.