Penceunant Isaf in Gwynedd

My brothers and I had climbed Snowdon, fancied a well deserved drink after the climb so we went to head in and we got ushered out immediately (I didn't even get over the threshold) saying they were members only and they don't serve alcohol. He then awkwardly looked at 2 customers in plain view (who were drinking lager) and said thats coffee and had a good laugh at us. We were 5 gents, middle aged and a very quiet group. But this gentleman made us feel awful. Stay clear of this horrible man. Put a pic of our group up. Why do you think he wouldn't let us in?

Warm welcome, friendly atmosphere and a gorgeous venue

Looking forward to the Real Fires and the Chat with Stephan - Just ascended yr Wyddfa - and descending via Llanberis path just to pop in for my customary Welsh Beer. Only to find Stephan advising they were closed when he was serving someone i think. My party of 4 were soaked - so had to continue into Llanberis . Signs saying "OPEN" all around. Update: Some feed back from Stephan as to why was "closed" 330/4pm Thursday 11 April 2024 - seems fair - but he just said we are closed and that was it! Would of contacted Stephan separately but website gone and no email address or number to call - apols if needed Stephan. Not sure when i will be back in Eryri - but i will be sure to pop in and say S'mae / Hello. Another Photo from a visit August 2016 and Stephan said hello Paul!! enjoying a Celtica bought at Penceunant Isaf (the other bottle - after carrying up and down the Cwrw Eryri from Bragdy Mws Piws)

Rude asked for a toilet before I was going to get a drink told me if I don't buy and spend money I'm not using them, as for the replay this comment was made with without asking my intentions, I would happily pay for services but not when you tell me buy something spend money! Not the way to go about it put a sign up saying non customers toilet fee and I would happy tip

I had a meeting to attend on teams. I ha e requested to arrange WiFi a separate/private place for me to attend. The gentleman was such a lovely and helpful individual that arranged everything. Such a kind a d selfless person. Was talking to every visitor as a family. Loved this place, I would recommend anyone visits wales should pop in to this amazing place with amazing people. Thanks 👍

After a miserable walk up Snowdon and having to admit defeat with the weather conditions, our spirits were lifted when we visited this cafe. We were greeted with such warmth and care by the loveliest man, we were immediately offered a hot drink and to sit by the fire. He also gave us a bag to put all of our wet clothes in. He genuinely cheered us up and ‘saved our lives’ as we put it🤣🥰🗻 (fyi, we are the teachers from the north east🤣)

Popped in on the back down from Snowdon. Very welcoming and friendly staff & owner. Perfect stop for a cup of tea and Welsh cake after a long hike

Great service... Staff was so friendly and welcoming, we was waiting for our friend and he just sat and chatted to us whilst we waited as wasnt busy at that time ,he gave us some location to visit. Lovely hot chocholate and Welsh teacakes are lovely. You can buy tshirts and jumpers at the shop. Thank you so much for making the end of our trip up snowden today even better.

Great location! Depends what time you start your hike to Snowdon. It's open since 09.00. But on your way back definitely you must pop in for a snack or a pint. My favourite drink here is a small cup of hot chocolate. The atmospheric interior attracts you and be aware if you stay too long you simply order another drink.

Great little place, perfectly placed. Friendly staff and a surprising but great find on my walk earlier.

You guys were so very hospitable. Really completed our walk. Much love the brother of the Skinny truck driver.

After a long walk up Snowdon, I was thankful to land here in the capable hands of Steffan - a very friendly and welcoming man. We had a wonderful chat, and he gave lots of tips and advice about the area, on the back of newspaper which he kindly gave me to keep. I had a hot chocolate and it must be on of the best I have had in many years - restoring life into my body! Hope to return to this beautiful area one day and return to catch up.

Stopped off for a drink after the climb up Snowdon. I was told that Stefan was a great guy. What an absolute genuine man! Made all three of us feel very welcome. Told us a few stories. I could have stayed there for longer! Smashing man! Thank you Stefan 💙

Great place to have a hot drink on the way back from Snowdon. Nice tea, coffee and delicious Welsh cake. Owner Stefan was very welcoming. He showed us the best places to visit in Wales, treated us with delicious cake and interesting conversation.

Such lovely place to stop on the way up and down from the mountain. The owner was friendly, kind and hospitable! Thank you and we hope to see you soon

We stopped in on the way up and down in the driving rain on 17th February ‘24. Was made very welcome by the owner and enjoyed the warmth of the open fire with a coffee, pot of tea and slice of cake. A delightful, very small area of a very old cottage, perfect for a fuel up or rest before or after your day on the mountain.

What a wonderful little stop. The cafe itself serves a great oat milk latte aswell as being licensed for thirsty walkers in the summer. The cafe itself with its open fires, wooden floors and quirky furniture has maintained its original features, that date back to the 1800’s. Stefan and team are great hosts, that will envelop you in the history of the cottage. Recommended.

This place is a must visit after climbing Snowden. Great atmosphere with a cosy fire and original decoration. The coffee, hot chocolate and the Welsh cake were amazing (Americano was one of the best I ever had). Steffan (the owner) is the best part of what makes this place special. He is kind and very friendly, knowledgeable and very sociable. He made us feel home, offered a lot of advice, free parking, gave us a map and cookbook, climbing sticks and free cakes next day on the way home. Steffan went the extra mile expecting nothing in return and made our day a special one, this what I would call a perfect host. Thank you Steffan and keep up the positiveness!!!

Stefan thank you for the warmest welcome after a soggy hike. The loveliest host, a warm fire for us to dry off and a black bin bag provided for our wet clothes. Thank you so much.

What a gem of a place! Old world decor , Real fires , Great coffee , a cheeky whisky and the fantastic Stefan for company. I’m so glad I popped in - please go and say hello - i never do Llanberis path when walking up Snowdon but this cafe will bring me back to that route more often . Thank you Stefan for your hospitality.

Steffan lovely man, great host. A must place to visit. Hot chocolate and cake yummy.

Stef is a great guy! Sense of humour = excellent

Always an excellent stop for a walk up or down from Snowdon and surround footpaths Lovely views and always a warm welcome from Stefan and his team. Dogs - especially black labs always welcome Diolch yn fawr

Great experience, Thank you for your hospitality. Very friendly and the best hot chocolate. Will be back in the summer hopefully for ice cream.

Back in November 2022, we met the owner walking his dogs in the morning but didn't realise until he went inside his cafe at the end of our walk! He was very helpful and showed us the way to go, as it was our first time walking Snowdon. 7 hours later, after terenchal weather conditions to the peak had battered us- we stopped off to rest. It was advised to go back down by experienced hikers that day! Stefans hospitality was second to none, to all that entered his cafe. There were people there, like us, freezing and soaked through, but Stefan gave us all a hot drink each and a bin bag to put out wet clothes on for the drive home. The hot chocolate was gorgeous and just what we needed to give us that boost! It was a day I'll never forget. We got engaged at the top of Snowdon and found this little gem, which we will be back to visit again in the future :) Thanks Stefan!

Stefan and his staff (and pets) create a place where you feel like a friend. This building captures the charm and resilience of Llanberis and its beautiful people.

This place never fails to amaze. Stefan can not do enough for you and always a nice welcome. Lovely brew and awesome complementary welsh cake.

Met this gentleman walking up the hill to Snowdon. 26/11/23. We got chatting & he told us he owned the cafe just up the hill. Went in to have a hot chocolate & he let us go into the little living room with a coal fire. He brought us some complementary bara brith. How wonderfully kind of him. He was chatting about his home & business & his family life. he let us have a wonder around his home which was absolutely beautiful. The hospitality shown by him was second to none. Will definitely return to this little gem of a place. Thank you again. Julie & Russ .s.wales

Visited after dawn trip to summit. What a gem. Welcoming, friendly, helpful, great food and service. Thoroughly enjoyed chatting with host Stefan. Very knowledgeable and insightful. Will definitely return.

The owner, Steffan was absolutely wonderful, hospitable and captivated me with his story telling by his fire place, delicious coffee and the homemade fruit cake!! Thank you Steffan for being so welcoming, funny and for your kindness of hospitality for my hike of the UK next year. See you next year and thanks making me smile so so much with your fantastically wise Welsh energy 💚 Well worth sitting for a while at the Snowdon cafe to enjoy this one off original cafe experience.

After battling 55mph winds and sleet with a windchill of -10 our fabulous group of fundraising girls had the Biggest and most appreciated welcome from truly the best cafe owner in the world - Steffan!!! We were greeted like old friends with bags for our wet clothes, hand/bottom warmers, a warm fire,hot tea and incredible homemade cake, Steffans brilliant recipe book (which we are all going to make the Bara Brith asap!) but best of all his good heart and sense of humour and fascinating stories which we were all very happy to accept!! The only problem was we had to leave!!! We all can’t wait to go again soon. This experience was the icing on the cake and brought smiles and comfort back to us after getting drenched to the skin - you would be foolish to miss this experience and hospitality! Love from The girls from Sheffield 😘

Amazing place and an amazing owner. We came off the mountain late as we were a little slower than we thought. Stefan the owner was locking up however opened up for us, and sorted us hot chocolate, tea and cider for me!! He also showed us round, chatted with us by the fire and sorted a taxi for us. He was the epitome of what a host should be and we couldn’t have asked for more after summiting Snowdon. When we return next year we shall definitely visit again, perhaps slightly earlier in the day though!!

Amazing place and an amazing owner. We came off the mountain late as we were a little slower than we thought. Stefan the owner was locking up however opened up for us, and sorted us hot chocolate, tea and cider for me!! He also showed us round, chatted with us by the fire and sorted a taxi for us. He was the epitome of what a host should be and we couldn’t have asked for more after summiting Snowdon. When we return next year we shall definitely visit again, perhaps slightly earlier in the day though!!

Steffan Roberts is a triumph to Wales! The kindest, friendliest and most warm-hearted cafe owner on the planet. Our daughter had hurt her knee and Steffan recommended a support, which helped her to complete the Three Peaks. His cookbook is wonderful, full of amazingly unique recipes - cannot wait to try them!

An excellent, warm and friendly welcome from Steffan and the staff. I was there with Sahil who me and my other friend support out on trips. Sahil has additional needs and Steffan recognised this and couldn't of been more helpful, allowing us to use his private toilet and ensuring we had a table to sit at. A warm and friendly atmosphere full of conversation and lovely dogs. Steffan gave Sahil a T-shirt as a gift ad we left, what a guy.

A very, very nice little cozy hut to stop off after the hike. We received a very warm welcome and were able to warm up in front of the cozy fireplace. The landlord is very hospitable and just nice! Great recommendation!

A very welcome stop and pint, after we'd hiked Llanberis Path... Owner was incredibly friendly and fun.

We stopped on our way back down and the owner could not have been more helpful. Went above and beyond to assist our disabled daughter, even welcoming us into his house for her to use the toilet. Really lovely people; genuine and so kind. Well worth a visit.

I'm local, and go walking all or half way up Yr Wyddfa often, so its my go to place for my reward pint after

Diolch yn fawr Steffan and his lovely staff ♥️ we had a lovely, warm Welsh welcome to the cosy Pen -y- Ceunant Cafe. The Bara Brith/ Cacen Pwdin was bendigedeg!! Diolch for the cook book, I sent the Bara Brith recipe to my Goddaughter in Bath who spoke about her favourite place in Wales and she is looking forward to making it. I put my maget on my fridge and look forward to returning. It was a pleasure to meet you and your staff and look forward to meeting you again soon x x

Absolutely lovely place, worth waiting for after you walk down from snowdon. Welsh cider and bara birth. Chap that runs the place is really nice charming, warm and welcoming. Building was amazing.

Stopped in today on my way back down, and had some of the best hot chocolate I’ve ever had. The proprietor was very friendly and welcoming and took the time to chat about and offer advice about the local area. The two dogs were also very friendly and laid back. Highly recommended. I intend to return.

Stumbled upon this after being battered on Snowdon by a storm all day, what a place! Welcomed in by Steffan, the nicest down to earth gent you could imagine, great beer, unique place and an open fire, perfect end to the trip.

After arriving at the cafe soaking wet and freezing cold, we got a warm welcome and hot cup of tea. The owners are lovely, ensuring we got a seat inside and ordered a taxi to get us back to our car (that happened to be in Nant Peris as we'd gone up via Miners but with the weather as bad as it was we couldn't face Pyg so went down Llanberis path). Truly a life saver and all round lovely guy. I visited the cafe before when the weather was better and I've got to say, the welcome was just the same. Come rain or shine, it's a lovely place to rest weary feet.

Stopped off soaking wet on way down - very welcome refreshments and the hoodies are awesome value! Highly recommend!!

Lovely stop after climbing Snowdon. Great location and friendly staff. The Bara Brith Cake is spot on!

A very warm welcome for a very tired group of weary mountain climbers. Steffan and his staff were very welcoming and friendly, nothing too much trouble. The Bara Brith absolutely delicious, the children loved the Welsh Cakes. Be sure to call in if you're passing and sample delicious food and the warmest hospitality. Thankyou Steffan and staff

We found this little gem on our way back down from our walk to the summit of Snowdon. The host was amazing,very friendly and hospitable. He even gave us some cake and milk to take with us as we didn't have any 😊😊😊

Fantastic setting below Snowdon. Lovely outdoor seating. Beer served all day so a great place to celebrate our 3 Peaks achievement. Nice tea and bara brith. As a mountain leader I have visited Penceunant Isaf (Pronounced pen kay nant Isav, meaning by the waterfall), many times over the years and I have great memories of the place. The owner is in semi-retirement now and just outdoor seating is usually offered. However the welcome is always warm.

I had twisted my knee coming down from Snowdon so was limping painfully. We were welcomed to sit by the log fire. Drinks purchased and we were asked how we were getting back to our car. A taxi was quickly organised by our host. Very welcoming and helpful. We could have asked for more. Would certainly recommend

It’s not that often these days you come across somebody as welcoming, courteous, friendly and extremely helpful as - Steffan! What a lovely gent! Thank you for simply being ‘you’ and hopefully we’ll call again🤞🏻 Thank you for the taxi😉 and the cook book😋

A lovely surprise awaits at the top of the hill on route up to Mount Snowdon and a treasure to sit and relax after the decent! A warm courteous welcome, from a lovely friendly, caring and very helpful Steffan! An absolute gent!

went to suss out our walk up snowdon, found stefan’s little drinking hole, he was extremely friendly, gave us lots of advice and put us at ease for our walk the next day. Come day of the walk, stefan leant me his walking sticks as...

Fantastic welcome when we got to the end of our Snowdon climb. Friendly staff including Bryn the dog and loved the personal touch of the owner sitting down to chat - will definitely pop in next time!

Lovely spot and very friendly owner. Couldn't help enough in supporting our friends as they completed a charity event (8 ascents and descent). Coffee was spot on, dog friendly and although we were too wet and cold to hang around, they serve beer! Perfect to finish your hike!

Came down from Snowden our first time doing it we seen this Pub hours before we went up. We all agreed we would go here for a drink after we’d been up and came back down. So we come to this pub and are greeted by the man in the picture leaning over a baby gate in the door way blocking the entrance to the pub he was looking all smug. Now this is strange to me because if when you usually have a cafe or pub you want to go in to see the menu not stand outside talking to a man who looks like he sells model trains So without us being able to see any menu due to us being blocked by this man in the entrance to the pub I ask what drinks does he sell and he says oh just cider then he looks at the girls in the group and says you can come in but are you using the toilet? and they both said yes. So he says the toilets are 15 minutes down the road that way and doesn’t serve us. I was actually confused at this point of how rude he was to us after having a conversation with him for less than 30 seconds. Also from reading previous reviews he seems to have a problem with scousers and I am one so I’m guessing that’s why he turned us away must be a man united fan or just a melt who knows…

The kindest most welcoming place ever. Upon attempting Snowdon my step daughter decided it wasn't for her so she went back ( quite near the start ) and decided to sit in the cafe while we went up. Nearly 5 hours later we arrived back she was so happy about the people she had met and couldn't speak highly enough about the owner and his family and other customers. She even came out speaking some Welsh. Many thanks for the hospitality I'm just sorry we didn't thank them in person but was rather shattered and not thinking straight. Thanks again Ben x

We had an incredible experience at Penceunant Isaf on our way back from Snowdon summit stopping for a cold beer 😁The atmosphere was warm. The owner's stories added a personal touch that made the time with local beer even more special. Their anecdotes about the restaurant's history, Welsh language really enhanced our experience. It's not just a place to eat; it's a place to connect with the food, the people, and the stories that bring it all together. Fully recommended!!!

Stephan was such a lovely chap and was so accomodating for me and my family, not only was he kind but we shared some of our family history and different opinions. The service was fabulous, excellent tea and cakes. Very pleasant, helpful and charming. Thank...

A delightful place to warm up with good company. The hosts were wonderful and welcomed us with open arms.

After a successful climb my friends and I arranged to stop for coffee after our walk. A few of us had separated during the walk so my daughter and I sat waiting for them only to receive a call saying that we were in the...

What a lovely welcoming cafe.Stefan was amazing we was soaked wet through me and my nine year old son I didn't want to go in as we was that wet he made us feel very welcome also told us where to go in wales. He...

Perfect spot for a cup of tea (or something stronger!) to celebrate hiking snowdon. The team running it couldn’t have been more welcoming, inviting me in to wait by the fire while the loo was occupied!

Found this unexpected gem at the foot of the Llanberis path down from Snowdon. We were thinking of a stop in a pub in the village but this came first. The property dates back 100s of years and has the feel of a national trust...

Stopped off here at the end of a long walk from the summit, was greeted with smiles and felt very welcome, well deserved ice and wine which was delicious, perfect end to our walk, fab views too, thank you.

After climbing Snowdon with my family, I injured my knee on the way down. I had to sit outside this cafe while my husband and boys left me to get the car. It was torrential rain and freezing winds outside when I suddenly heard someone...

We stopped here on our circular walk of Coed Dinorwig and Rhaeadr Llanberis. A charming cafe with lots of history and a warm cosy fire . Our girls loved playing the game the owner showed them how to play, and the hot chocolate was the best we had tasted on our whole trip . I'm so happy we stopped , hope to return in the future .

What an amazing place and service that you get. After climbing Snowdon a very close charity of mine. We then headed here only to be meeted by Stefan. He's funny, welcoming and caring. Any negative reviews clearly haven't the sense of humour required to understand how this little bar works. Loved every minute there and will be back. Go and meet the team and open your mind to a bit of banter!

Popped in here on our way down from snowdon for a sexy lil' hot chocolate and a warm by the fire. Me and my daughter, the one who's a copper 😉, were greeted by the lovely host, Steffan. What a guy. Honestly he's awesome. Absolutely...

Stoped at this lovely place after a very wet and windy day climbing Snowdon with friends, 5 pints of delicious cider /larger very much needed and a lovely welcome from the owner and his beautiful dogs.

Best Fire Place! Friendly, Cosy, Kind!

Stopped at cafe on the way down the mountain, met by the owner with curiosity filled hospitality and a character which welcomes open conversation. Tea was lovely and refreshing as suggested. And a shared words of compliments in Welsh was a great tip. Will be definitely stopping by on the next visit to the mountain. Diolch yn fawr iawn!

Could not have asked for a better finish to our Snowdon experience. After a long walk mainly in wind and rain, you were such friendly and welcoming hosts. Steffan and Sophie looked after us, chatted away and make us feel at home. My daughter had never had Welsh cakes before and loved them... We will be back at Snowdon and will certainly be visiting, especially if we get to see Bryn and Byron again.

After climbing Snowden we stopped off for a well deserved pint. Well safe to say we had more than one. What a welcoming and genuine host. Well priced menu. Great service.

Stopped here for an ice cream on our way down from snowdon and one of the staff members (maybe one of the owners? Didn’t catch his name!) were so lovely! Told us about a great quiet spot to take the dog for a swim to cool off and just generally very kind and nice! Would highly recommend stopping in for a treat after your hike!

A must-stop when coming down from Snowdon! Really nice touches, that are much appreciated for thirsty hikers with tired feet!

We received such an incredibly warm welcome at this lovely tea house. On a hot day, we were welcomed inside by our host so we could luxuriate in the cool shady interior and our collie could stretch out on the cool slate floor. A tray...

This wonderful cafe saved us. My mum and I, without really intending to, climbed Snowdon via the Watkin path and while the views were glorious there was no way we were going back down that way. We shuffled off the mountain via the Llanberis path...

Very friendly family cafe! Excellent knowledge of NE wales that they were very happy to share with us.

States it's open till 6pm, it's now 3pm and closed! What is it with this tourist area, last time we visit. [Edit from response], You're promoting on Google Business so update your Google profile open times! People travel as you are entitled to, if you got where you were headed and it was closed, how would you feel, which is why this review. No use for the meta farcebook!

Me and Les with my dog Ozzy called today after our hike up Snowdon. Was felt very welcome off the owner and the 2 pints of Snowden craft lager was fantastic. Fantastic pub. If we had known it was this good on the way up we wouldn’t have made it up!!

A very charming and welcoming host. Stefan opened up the cafe early just for us. He was immediately warm and engaging. He made sure we had a hot drink in hand and a cake to continue the rest of our journey with. He also has incredible local knowledge and gave us a marked up map of places to go and places to avoid!

Diolch! Perfect place for post Snowdon pint, warm welcome and warm hearth, we will return

We visited yesterday 20th April, It was lovely the drinks were reasonably priced especially the local options. The owner was lovely and made sure we was seen too!

Good food,drinks & characters. Great Fun and laughter.

Sensibly pricey but how many times are you going to visit. Plenty of options & a well earned treat after a day's walk or lovely place just to ride out & treat someone

Nothing like a nice cold beer after climbing snowdon!

Welcome coffee and loo stop after coming down from Snowdon

Perfect post mountain run pint here. Very friendly and accommodating.

The best tearoom in Snowdonia by a million miles! Steffan the proprietor is the most wonderful host bar none! If you are in Snowdonia it is well worth making the effort to go here for tea and scones just for Steffan's company alone- never mind...

After me and my partner battled gale force winds and rain to climb to the summit of Snowdon we stopped off for a "quick drink". What we found here was quite honestly one of the best places either of us have ever visited. The host Steffan couldn't have been more welcoming, got us sorted with hot cider and coffee with some Bara Brith in front of a roaring open fire. The cottage is lovely with exposed beams and a really homely atmosphere, and Bryn the black Labrador just topped it all off. We bought a jar of local honey, and they also sell t shirts to commemorate your achievement. I cannot recommend visiting enough, after a hard day's walking it will be just what you need.

Amazing place, lovely owners and dog

Stefan the legend, thank you for your kind hospitality and your amazing stories, shame we couldn’t stay for longer! 4 lads from Liverpool 😁

Very warm , welcoming ,atmosphere 🥰

Fantastic after a day's walk up and down Snowdon!

Wet through and cold from going up Snowdonia when it was snowing, Steffan greeted us warmly. Got us in front of the roaring fire and us settled in before taking our order. The hot drinks hit the spot, and the welsh cakes were amazing just...

We got a very warm welcome from Steffan, had the most amazing hot chocolate we've ever had...thank you Steffan we'll most certainly be back

Amazing spot after Snowdon. Lovely owner/staff. Have a pint and toast to your summit

What a little gem of a place. I clocked it on the way up Snowdon and noticed it offered hot/cold drinks so we agreed to stop there on our way back, and I'm glad we did. Greeted by the friendliest of owners, and their dogs,...

My Dad and I on a day trip from London climbed Snowdon today and popped in here on completing the ascent for a well deserved glass. The warmest welcome - the log fire, the resident dogs, the quality of the beer, facilitating the taxi for...