Plas-Yn-Dre in Gwynedd

Staff are so polite and accommodating, rooms are quaint and very clean. Amazing breakfast, will definitely stay again

A lovely restaurant that is family and dog friendly. The menu comes with two options for most meal, a small and large option which is an amazing idea - it means you can order a smaller portion (which is not really that small) if you want room for the amazing deserts. The service as great, the food was great and all in all I would highly recommend.

Food was fantastic all home cooked and reasonable priced . Dogs were also allowed to eat with us which is a real bonus when you are looking for places to eat . Will definitely visit again before our holiday is finished !!

After looking at other reviews we booked for dinner at Plas-Yn-Dre. We arrived ahead of our reservation but were promptly shown to our table near the fire, lovely for our dog to sit in her bed by the fire whilst we ate! The waitress was serving by herself that evening & whilst it was fairly quiet when we arrived it got a lot busier as the evening went on. So the only downside was catching her for more drinks / the bill etc. But she did an amazing job and our food & drinks were promptly served. A good option on the menu was to have a ‘small plate/portion’ ideal for my elderly Mum. We chose the fish & chips and sirloin steak. Both dishes were cooked well and even the small plate was a good size! Desserts were very tempting and we shared a chocolate orange bomb & some ice cream 👌🏼

Lovely place, great food, doggy friendly, great vibes! C would highly recommend if you want top end food for a reasonable price :)

We booked in here for a Sunday roast based on reading some good reviews , but this wasn't for us. Unfortunately , the food was quantity over quality. The meats were overcooked as were the vegetables, the cauliflower cheese was total mush & the roast potatoes had no colour on them & gravy had no flavour. A big disappointment. The staff waiting on were very nice & polite , but surprised that the staff did not ask my husband if he had enjoyed his meal , as he had left most of it ! The manager at the desk came across quite dismissive and a bit rude, from our interaction with him prior to the meal , all round not a good experience. Maybe this was an off day , but we would not return based on this visit.

Food was delicious lamb will not taste the same at home now and steak was cooked beautifully. Staff were so nice. Our dog was welcomed inside so we didn’t need to eat outside will come here again if we’re in this area

Lovely Sunday Lunch and Dog friendly ❤️ popped in for a really nice lunch, which was very tasty and looked lovely. Would recommend x

We had Sunday Lunch today. There were 4 of us . Was wonderful, food was great and service was spot on. Joe was a charming waiter and nothing was too much trouble for any of the staff. We shall be back !

Had an amazing meal the Sunday roast was beautiful. Staff extremely friendly and efficient. Would highly recommend it

Excellent bar food and great selection of drinks, friendly and helpful staff. Worth booking ahead as very popular Bala venue.

Dog Friendly nicely done out pub doing a good lunch. lots of choice on the menu, reasonably priced and tasted great choice of non alcoholic beer Staff were nice and attentive without being too fussy.

Understaffed means a long wait. Chicken was sold out at lunch time and the waiter from Liverpool was more rude than Basil Faulty

Excellent fresh food and lovely staff & ambience. Great gastro pub. Child friendly too. We often eat at high end restaurants and found this place by chance. It’s a great find

We booked a family meal here whilst on holiday and had read good reviews on Trip Advisor and in the guest book in our cottage. Our main meals were lovely but after waiting half an hour for our plates to be cleared with staff walking back and forth, we gave up on getting pudding or even another drink. Really disappointed.

We called on our way to North Wales because it was dog friendly and we weren’t disappointed. We had a lovely meal and the staff were very friendly

Had a great Sunday lunch here. They were very tasty, generous portions and also enjoyed the local ale. Tied the Beed & the Lamb - both lovely.

Immensely impressed with this small hotel. Friendly and efficient check-in service. A simply wonderful "Sunday Roast" for our Sunday evening dinner - though you will need a large appetite - and extraordinarily helpful service. We had struggled to get the heating on in our room, but this was sorted out with great patience and efficiency. And at breakfast, we had exceptionally good service. Couldn't have asked for more. Sure - it's not luxurious, but it was friendly, quiet, efficient and the food was superb. Recommended

We were in Bala for a couple of nights, so checked out Tripadvisor to make sure we got the most out of our evenings out. Plas -Yn-Dre is top so it was a no brainer. And it absolutely lives up to expectations! The team of staff are incredibly friendly, especially Lee, who gave recommendations for dessert. The food is amazing - amazing taste and incredible presentation - far better than expected. (I didn’t get photos of the mains as I was too enamoured and got stuck in - but the desert pic is an chocolate, cherry glazed apple) And to finish the night off I asked Lee about the tea I saw for breakfast (as my clients in therapy like different teas), and was given a couple of tea bags to take home - what a lovely act of kindness. If I’m back any time I will 1000% be back

I've been to a lot of restaurants and the service and food here was superior to most of the places I've been. All the staff were happy and helpful, full of smiles and keen to please. The food was really good, great portion size but excellent quality as well. The waiter and waitress were efficient, knowledgeable, just the right amount of attentive without being overbearing. The thing that clinched it for me was their attitude and approach to my son's allergies. I called ahead to make sure they were aware of them when I booked the table, I got two call backs from staff members including the chef who took me through an array of meals they could do for him. On the day, they provided a lovely meal that my son inhaled which is so rare with the combination of allergies to egg, milk, soy and Sulphites. When it came to dessert they had homemade ice sorbet but he didn't like it - the sorbet was whipped away with no fuss and they brought out a huge bowl of strawberries. My son wasn't made to feel like he had to just make do with what he'd been given and that didn't go unnoticed. Going for a meal with a child that has allergies is always anxiety provoking, especially when restaurants are defensive and wary, this restaurant and the staff that served us has absolutely restored my faith in hospitality and as far as I am concerned, if I could give it more stars I would. Absolutely amazing staff, high quality food, lovely setting and brilliant atmosphere. Well done to the team at Plas Yn Dre, you were the highlight of our trip to Wales.

Stayed here for two nights in March with our three dogs. When we arrived our parking space was reserved with our name. This was excellent and a really thoughtful idea. The room was a really great size. I booked a standard room and this was plenty big enough for our dog crate. Both Lee and Sioned were very attentive and helpful. This small hotel is very well-placed for travel in Snowdonia. We ate our evening meals in the restaurant both evenings and the food was ideal after a busy day and the dogs were welcome in the restaurant.

My wife and I had a very enjoyable meal the staff were very attentive. Unfortunately whilst dining a couple and there dog were put on a table next to us whilst the dog was very well behaved. We didn’t say anything as we were well into our meal but my wife is allergic to dogs. We always thought dogs were put at the end of the restaurant. On leaving we enquired about this but were told no they can be anywhere in restaurant. It was a great disappointment as we were going to book an evening meal and Sunday lunch but unfortunately we won’t be. Brian Wong

Great location, great food (thanks Chef!), and both Lee and Kai (apologies if I've butchered or misremembered your names) offer an unparalleled level of service seldom found today, making you feel welcome and comfortable from the moment you walk through the door. I can without any hesitation recommend Plas-Yn-Dre as one of the finest examples of how a business should be run, and here's to the owner for having had the good sense to employ competent, friendly staff. 5/5*

Noswaith ardderchog. Staff croesawgar a hynod effeithiol a bwyd o'r safon uchaf. Mae graen ar y lle a cafwyd profiad di fai. Prisiau rhesymol a dewis da a doeth. Arbennig

Fabulous roast dinner for 18 friends. The food was delicious, helpful and friendly service. Good to see patient training underway for new waiting on/ bar staff too. Highly recommended!

Wow what can I say Sunday lunch was absolutely amazing. This has to be the nicest place for food in Bala the service was spot on and the food was phenomenal 👌 We had the lamb which was cooked to perfection and the vegetables were out of this world not to mention the sticky toffee pudding. We will be back the journey from wrexham is well worth the visit.

Good service, restaurant serves creative and tasty versions of staple dishes. Beetroot ravioli was rich and interesting and crispy beef with egg fried rice delicious with good rice cooked perfectly.

What a fantastic place to stay. Staff very friendly and rooms lovely clean and warm. The food was absolutely fantastic. I had the medley of fish. Stunning

The best roast dinner I’ve had in a while! I had the lamb which fell apart and was lovely and moist, the extras it came with were plentiful. And I was even given an other of gravy without asking. Hubby had the steak burger which also delicious. The Waiting on staff we’re helpful and very pleasant.

Both the staff and the food here are excellent. We visited on New Year’s Day with our dog and we were very pleasantly surprised by our experience. The staff were attentive but not intrusive and the food was well cooked, beautifully presented, delicious and good value for money. We would definitely come again. Not many dog-friendly restaurants are this good.

Very friendly staff, the food was delicious, and they had a nice vegan option. Good value as they obviously use quality ingredients.

We visited here during a three night stay during covid lockdown in April '21. As all the dining is outside the pub has built permanent tables under cover if you want to eat, its great. The food is outstanding, I had the cajun burger and it was a really nice chicken breast. My wife had fish and chips and apparently it was really nice & light. Staff are really friendly and the location is perfect.

Went to Bala for 3 nights break and decided to eat out once the restrictions were lifted Monday . Well we could not fault our meals , Geoff had Pork loin and mustard mash which just melted away in you mouth , I had steak , best steak I have had for a long while . Staff were brilliant and kept checking on us. Going to book to stay the night for my birthday in July .Pam & Geoff Chester

Visited here this evening with my family and really enjoyed it. The food was delicious and the service very good, the staff were very friendly and helpful. The menu was good; we all had the steak burger which we all really enjoyed. The skin on fries were very good too. All Covid measures were adhered to and I highly recommend a visit to this lovely restaurant. There are plenty of outside tables and we just turned up on spec but you can book a table. We're looking forward to returning again, especially when the indoor restaurant is open.

Just had a fantastic meal here for lunch today. Very welcoming and very Covid secure at the same time which is sometimes hard to get the balance right. The food was so much more than I was expecting and we have booked in again this time for Sunday lunch . I hope they manage to keep going from strength to strength . Thank you .

Me and 2 other work mates came for an evening meal! Outstanding and delicious food! Everything was cooked to perfection! A warm and friendly welcome! Staff were very professional! Highly recommended! We will surely be back! Diolch!

Fantastic Sunday dinner. Been twice now and perfection both times. Slow cooked brisket with all the trimmings. Dog friendly. Covid screens up for safety.

We were staying at the hotel and ate in the restaurant. The food was excellent. Great menu and delicious food. Highly recommended.

Visited based on local recommendations and didn’t disappoint! Arrived in Bala and stopped by for a quick snack and a drink and ended up booking in for dinner that night. We enjoyed a delicious 3 course meal over a bottle of wine and loved it so much we came back again 2 days later for a light bite! Friendly staff, amazing food and COVID-friendly. Would highly recommend.

Fantastic Sunday lunch. Lovely food, piping hot with extra thick gravy. Huge amount of lovely lamb. Missed the roast potatoes but all was lovely.

Booked based on great reviews. Firstly there isn’t much to do in Bala - obviously not the hotels fault just worth noting. Was fine as a base for Betwsycoed and a few walks. Room was nice - airy and well stocked with tea, coffee, complimentary wine etc. The toilet wasn’t totally clean though. We ate in the restaurant. Food was generally nice but my main course wasn’t warm. I didn’t complain as it was nice - just needed to be a little hotter. Breakfast was great. Not much atmosphere in the restaurant - maybe some background music would help.

Lovely food, casual dining, the best restaurant to eat in Bala. Booking advisable. We are in a booth with our family and dog. Staff were helpful, friendly and efficient.

We stayed here for 3 nights. Lovely place, great staff. Amazing breakfast so much to choose from! Really clean bedroom and restaurant. They have done fantastic in make you feel safe with the pandemic. Will definitely come back to stay here. Can't recommend in enough.Thank you!

We ate lunch here in Sept20. The food was excellent and the service very good. Best of all, we felt very secure eating in the 'private dining cabin' on the pavement - warm and dry but outdoors, cleverly secluded. A very practical and cosy compromise in these tricky times!We had lunch, and can recommend the burgers, Thai curry, duck fritters and fish-n-chips. The cod was a very generous portion, cooked to perfection (lovely and crispy) and garlic ciabatta was crispy but not brittle, delightfully drenched in butter (and ask for it with cheese on!). Food was hot when delivered to the table; service was prompt and friendly. The Welsh steak burger was pretty much perfect.There are a couple of other bistros in town but the quality and presentation of the food at Plas Yn Dre was the best we experienced. Not cheap, but worth the ££.You'll definitely need to book in advance to be certain of getting a table. There are outdoor heaters which are ferocious, so will be comfortable even in colder weather (we asked for the heater to be turned off as we were too warm!)

Our first time visit was so enjoyable that we returned two days later. Excellent outside (in the sunshine, even) dining cubicles, very fine food indeed and decent beers to wash it down prior to an afternoon's walking the lake's paths.The staff were friendly, efficient and helpful, too, which is still a sadly rare event, and the menu surely has something for almost everyone. Thai curry, fish'n'chips, duck fritters as a main course and the world's most wonderful beefburger. All were very good indeed. Roll on our next visit to Bala.

Meal was okay, started with tempura prawns, good potion and was freshly cooked. Batter could have been lighter. Lamb shank for main course which was a burger shaped cut of meat which are presumably bought in like that. It was a bit dry but tasted okay. The dauphinoise potatoes were very good as were the french beans.

Came here on Tuesday on the first day of our holiday! Absolutely amazing food highly recommended. So much so we are coming back on Sunday for Sunday lunch 😊

What a wonderful hotel! Stayed in a superior room for my husband’s birthday and we were not disappointed. Lovely, spacious room with a delicious breakfast included, and great location. We stayed 2 nights and ate here both nights as there was no where else that served such good food, it was fabulous. The staff are so friendly and even gave us a bottle of Prosecco for my husband’s birthday, they were so lovely! Thanks for everything and we’d definitely come back!

Given the current COVID 19 situation and the steps they have taken to accommodate customers, coupled with the excellent food and service I have awarded 5 stars. I had the steak followed by the brownie and was not disappointed with either. The staff were so friendly even given the fact the place was busy. We sat outside in our own wooden covered area, no contact with other customers. Will be back for lunch tomorrow.

We have had a lovely two day visit to Bala Lake and stayed at this hotel, the rooms was spotlessly clean, they had a special machine that sanitised all the touch points which I was really impressed with. The food was lovely, breakfast was all pre order They were great quality and hot. We had a evening meal in the restaurant on Friday night which was equally as lovely, good quality pub grub, the puddings were also great quality. Staff where very friendly and observed social distancing rules. All in all a very nice, clean, friendly hotel visit.

Lovely fresh food and very tasty . We had three different dishes and were impressed by all of them . My lamb was well cooked and just fell apart . Delicious. The staff were great , very friendly .

We are here for a family birthday celebration. The staff welcomed us well and initially were quite attentive but as the evening went on there seemed to be fewer staff around and slower service. We waited a long time for our food but it was delicious when it arrived; generous portions, nicely presented, and everyone cleaned their plates. The only thing was that we expected a “leg of lamb” according to the menu but it turned out to be a slice of lamb meat. It was delicious but there was no explanation given for the difference from the menu. Towards the end of our stay we received apologies for our long wait time and that it wasn’t up to their usual standards. I do hope so as apart from the long wait times we really enjoyed our meal. We were there for 2 and a half hours and only had a main course and dessert each. I know that it was busy that night and they have just reopened recently after a long closure due to Coronavirus so I took this into account in my rating. Also, there was only 1 individual toilet open for the whole building so there was some queuing involved for the toilets.

The best fish and chip meal I have had in ages - fresh fish, light crunchy batter, great chips. Others in our party had the lamb shank and loved it too.

A busy night with a bit of stress for the servers, but really good food. We genuinely enjoyed it as a family.

A lovely stay for two nights. Chosen as a dog friendly hotel with restaurant and bar. Rooms very clean with no evidence of previous dogs being there. Very spacious room. Staff extremely helpful and friendly. Would recommend this place. Ideal location too. Breakfast excellent.

We were staying here so booked for dinner as well. Both inside and outdoor tables have been enclosed on three sides with perspex but decorated with plants so feels nice and enhances the privacy. We had a very good starter each and delicious fish and chips. Good sized portions. Dog friendly. Local ale was reasonable.

Spotted this place when we cycled by, Read the reviews and decided to book a table. Online booking was simple and quick and confirmed by email. We arrived and as it was such a nice night, were offered a table either inside or out. As nice as the interior looked, we sat outside. I had prawns on tempura and my wife had halloumi chips. For mains I had beer battered cod and my wife a burger. The food was excellent quality, very tasty and large portions. I honestly honestly cannot fault it. It was very busy due to the weather and as a result we couldn’t place a second drinks order. However, I’m nit picking and certainly don’t blame the staff who work very hard and do their very best with the large crowds and clear COVID-19 regulations and changes. We enjoyed it and have booked another visit on Sunday. You won’t be disappointed.

Came here for dinner after a long day walking. One of the best meals of its type I’ve ever had, succulent lamb, perfectly cooked vegetables and good if rushed service. Memorable.

Made a last minute decision to stay in Bala for the evening and we couldn't have asked for more. The team couldn't do enough for us, the room was lovely, service great and food delicious. The dog really enjoyed her doggy bag and all the extra attention she got!Genuinely couldn't have asked for more :) Looking forward to a return visit

This gem of a place is just fab! Very friendly staff, cosy bar with fire, very comfortable spacious restaurant, great food, fabulous room, the list goes on! Our dog got an awesome bag of goodies on arrival, toys, treats, practical, useful items, we got free wine, sweets, absolutely everything we needed inc hot drinks, lovely toiletries, a personal parking space. All at good value. Staff go above and beyond, they didn’t have decaf tea so they went out and got some within minutes of asking. Huge very comfy bed, adjustable bed reading light, good location. Would definitely recommend it. Well done and thanks very much to a fab team from 3 very happy customers

Whilst visiting and staying in Bala, myself and my partner wanted to have a nice Sunday dinner after out walk. We read some reviews on this place and decided to give it a try, so glad we did! The dinner was lovely, the lamb fell apart, roast potatoes were crispy but fluffy, seasonal vegetables were cooked perfectly with still a little crunch, the gravy was beautiful and full of flavour and oh my.... the best Yorkshire pudding I've ever eaten out.... big but light and perfectly crispy! We even squeezed in a pudding as we were so impressed with the main meal and again this didnt disappoint! You must visit this lovely place and have some food if you're visiting or passing Bala. Friendly and attentive staff also!

We stayed for two nights. Sioned was there to welcome us and was lovely in organising breakfast to be served promptly as we had to leave very early on both mornings - not all hotels are as friendly. Food was lovely especially the flat iron and lamb shank.Have recommended Plas yn Dre to colleagues and friends.Diolch yn fawr- braf cael siaradwyr Cymraeg, annwyl yn gweini. Ll

From the start to the end of our two night stay we couldn’t fault it. The hospitality and friendliness of staff is second to none. The quality of the food for breakfast and evening meals were freshly prepared and great value. The room was clean and comfortable. It’s the little touches such as the free bottled water, tea and coffee and small bottle of wine that topped it off! I would definitely recommend.

Best food we have eaten in a while! Every mouthful was delicious, from beginning to end. Will definitely be returning.

We pooped in as it was chucking it down and it didn't disappoint. The fire was roaring and the food was outstanding! My feather blade of beef literally fell apart at the first touch of a fork and my husband had lamb where he just pulled the bone clean! We will definitely return on our last day of our holiday. Absolutely fantastic.

We recently stayed in Bala , and on our 2nd night had a lovely meal here staff very welcoming. Quality of food was excellant and good value ,would dine here again.

After the disastrous meal the previous night in the hotel we were staying in, this was the opposite end of the scale. My fiance had the pork belly, and I had a steak, and both were cooked to perfection. For the prices paid, you would think chain type food, but nothing of the sort. Beautifully presented, which normally doesn't bother me, and tasted as good as it looked.Highly recommended, if you are in Bala, be sure to eat here, you will not be disappointed

Enjoying a weekend away, came for dinner on Saturday night. Both of us ordered the bellypork, it was absolutely delicious. We shared the parkin dessert, again delicious.

We found ourselves in Bala and asked around for the best place to stay and eat in Bala. We were told over and over that Plas Yn Dre was the best for food and lodgings. We were welcomed by Sioned with a warm smile and great humor. She was very helpful bust said they had no rooms. We ordered a drink and sat in the library. Sioned came back to say there was one room left but it was small and if we wanted to see it before we booked it. We did of course and the room was very clean, cute and small. But it was perfect for our needs, We booked the room, had another drink and played board games until bed time. We were greeted again by the lovely Sioned and our breakfast was the best we had had in long time. We has lots of giggles with Sioned and loved our visit to Play Yn Dre. I would recommend this hotel and eatery to anyone in Wales. It's worth the trip, if even to meet Sioned. You'll be glad you did!!!

Came here Saturday evening with friends, was over the moon with the meal and the service. I will be back very soon

Superb welcome, service and menu. Absolutely no worries. Will definitely be back as we visit the area at least once or twice a year. Don’t miss it👍👍👍

Called in at Bala as we knew a decent place to eat there but, last minute, decided to try another eatery as this displayed a more interesting menu.

Rainy day so called in for lunch Staff very friendly and restaurant nice and cosy. Had soup and sandwich medium priced but delicious First time visiting this restaurant but will definitely call again

We have had meals in the hotel before so knew we would have a fantastic dinner, and were not disappointed.

We are from Birmingham which has five Michelin restaurants and many other places with exciting and excellent food which make it as good as any French town. However to find a restaurant like this in a small Welsh town shows that the British cooking revolution is truly gathering pace.

Me and my husband ate here during our stay in Snowdonia. The food was lovely and good quality, staff very friendly aswell! I would deffintly reccomend!

Stayed 4 nights beginning of Dec. Very welcoming to us and our dog. Dog got a goodie bag containing a blanket,ball,biscuits,poo bags and handy info about local vets etc. That was a nice surprise. Had large family room with plenty of space for our luggage. The place is spotless, they have very high standards. You can help yourself to supplies for your room. Bed was huge and very comfortable. Breakfasts and evening meals were fabulous, lots of choice and very large portions. Dogs are allowed everywhere and it was nice to be able to take him with us for breakfast and dinner. The staff were brilliant and so friendly with our dog, he was very happy being fed lots of biscuits and the odd sneaked sausage from the kitchen.(sorry if getting anyone in trouble for that!) The owner told us about the waterfall nearby which we drove to,nice to visit.Walked by the lake too, very beautiful. Think we paid about £450 for 4 nights b&b; but it was that luxurious we felt quite spoilt. Cannot fault the place and will visit again.Thank you for a great stay.

The service was very friendly and pleasant. Bala is a quiet town, especially in January. Tasty meal and would return there again :-)

First time I have ever been for a meal and been seated in the actual restaurant with dogs! Couldn't of been happier. Food was outstanding - real home made feel to everything, reasonably priced and delicious. Would definitely recommend and revisit!

We found this lush place after visiting the nearby lake (biggest in Wales).

Very impressed with the food and friendly service. Duck balls as an appetiser highly recommended. Mains also excellent. Far superior to other places in Bala with seemingly similar ratings... and a better wine selection too!

I was tasked with booking the accomodation for our trip to visit family in Bala, I found this place as it's one of the few properties in the area to allow dogs.

Well I had heard it's up it's reputation and was not disappointed. It had been a few years since a disastrous Sunday Carvery with meat like roofing felt! Wow what a difference what a surprise. Turkey was Turkey (honest it can be difficult to spot) roast potatoes just right and plenty of various other veg. Only puzzling thing was a cube on top of the Turkey someone said it was stuffing didn't taste like stuffing. Dessert I went for the Parkin which was ok, but the decoration of spun sugar distracted me. Started to question wether or not I was in Bala? Surprise, surprise I was and not City prices! Won't leave it years before the next visit back soon!

Booked a table for 9 of us 6 adults 3 children and what a meal we to celebrate a special birthday. As soon as you walk in you are made to feel welcome and the waiter was so good with the kids.

Stopped at Plas-yn-Dre for lunch and we both opted for roast dinner; hubbie had roast beef and I had roast turkey. Both dinners came with all the trimmings and very fresh veg. The meat was superb and plenty of it. The true measure of a good roast is the gravy - awesome. This was one of the finest roast dinners we've had in years, thank you.

Wonderful welcome. Great ambience. Interesting pict, book and mirrors displayed. Excellent service and the food is plentiful and top notch. You’d be mad to walk past and not enter. And dog friendly.

My Wife and I, after visiting relatives who have recently moved to Bala, have spent two nights at this wonderful place.What a gem! Sunday lunch was superb - possibly the best we have ever eaten. Brilliant and friendly staff, terrific room (love the decor and toiletries; nice touches, with a bottles of water and small bottle of wine) The toiletries were so good I have ordered some for our home (Myddfai-providing employment for adults with learning difficulties). Superb breakfast on both mornings: This is most definitely a homely, welcoming place. If you are ever in Bala go there - Even better stay there.

Warm Welsh welcome and spectacular views around the town. Food is delicious, highly recommend the ice cream.

A party of 7 had a fantastic meal at the Dre pub/ hotel in Bala. I particularly enjoyed the small lambs liver starter with mash and onion gravy followed by the Belly Pork main course. The sea bass and lamb rump pies were also very good to. This was washed down with Moosehead beers , bottles of Prosecco and Merlot. Staff were helpful and attentive.

Met my brother and his wife for an evening meal on 31st October - no tricks but loaded with treats. A really interesting menu with a good range of choices and definitely a huge step up from pub grub. There is steak for those who want it but also an excellent duck dish, a pork belly, and a lamb pie. All were beautifully presented and hugely enjoyed. There were two vege options but only one was gf so I had the curry which was good but not as exciting as the meat dishes. Then puddings! Oh so good!! Between us we had the apple, the chocolate and panacotta and the barabrith. Nothing was what you’d expect and everything was of a very high standard and beautifully presented. Keep some space for pudding! Everything well complemented by good wine and excellent service! Highly recommend. We will be back - often!

We stayed overnight 19th October. Myself my husband and our dog Seth received a very warm welcome. Seth was given a goodie bag which contained gifts, treats and lots of very useful dog related information.

We did not have dinner here as they only serve British food and we wanted something different. But we had breakfast here, and it was not good. Everything was hard and not tasty including Welch breakfast and pancakes. We could not eat much.

From check in to departure an enjoyable experience. Modern well maintained and furnished rooms. Warm an very comfortable beds,great shower. Tea coffee facilities in room complemented by “honesty bar” on 2nd floor well stocked with drinks snacks an toiletries. Now to breakfast something for everyone, cereal,juice yogurt, fresh fruit,full Welsh breakfast which is cooked to order . It’s worth a visit just to sample the breakfast which also has pancakes,eggs benedict an much more. Would I stay again a resounding YES!

The food quality is top, top class but the presentation skills would grace MasterChef. There's not a lot you can do to jazz up Mussels in Creamy Sauce of course. However they were delicious. My Smoked Mackerel Pate looked so we'll dressed I wielded my fork nervously. The visual wreckage was worth it as I experienced the delicacy of flavours. My calves liver was not only a first class taste experience but a considerable portion of perfect comfort food. For dessert I had a dish called The Apple complete with a stage smoke effect! It was a wonderfully delicate Apple and Caramel Mousse. With good service and competitive prices this must be the best restaurant in Bala.

Plas-Yn-Dre is a slightly upmarket pub / hotel / restaurant situated in Bala High St, so it is easy to walk out to explore the town and it's attractions..

We were walking in the area and stopped in here for a sandwich lunch. My partner had a prawn sandwich which she described as perfectly acceptable, though nothing remarkable, but I had one of the hot sandwiches (in my case, beef) which are served with chips, and it was distinctly above average - I'd recommend coming here just for the quality of that sandwich. Both sandwiches were served with dressed salads but I'd have to describe the dressing as bland to the point of invisibility - if there was a disappointing aspect to the lunch, this was it.

Slow roast brisket, all the trimmings followed by sticky toffee pudding and ice cream. Seriously the best roast I have ever had and at a reasonable price. With selling up and moving to Bala for. Very dog friendly too. Just perfect.

Amazing food! Fantastic menu, lovely food great presentation impeccable service. Definitely recommend .

Really nice Sunday lunches served here. Unfortunately ruined by constant barking, very unrelaxing due to dog owners inability to leave the house without their unruly mut. If you are reading this and have a dog that doesn't respond well to other dogs do everyone else a favour and don't take it out for lunch with you. Staff didn't do anything about the barking so not sure if this was because they are used to it or they were embarrassed? Unfortunately wouldn't return which is a shame as the food was genuinely nice.

Good ,clean ,honest service . That's what every one wants . The picturesque building on the bustling high street enticed us in . Politely welcomed in Sampled their selection of local ales and ordered . The food arrived hot on warm plates. Quality and taste ,delicious. Very good portion too ,look at the size of the fish . It is regret due to meetings that we could not visit again for the breakfast too . But if ever in vicinity again certainly would visit. ( Writing this has made me want to go now ! ) .