The Bear of Amsterdam in Gwynedd

Absolutely loved it here! Fish and chips superb and cooked fresh! Huge portions! Anna the owner a lovely lady with terrific Irish ☘️ sense of humour! Best to book as only small! Right on the front so you can eat with a sea view!

Thank you for an excellent lunch, the Steak and kidney pie was really tasty and the portion size was generous. Anna was a perfect host as she was welcoming and very friendly. We will definitely be returning. Clive and Louise

What a find! Out with friends on a most unseasonal day in June. It was freezing! Anna made us feel so welcome, like we were long lost family. We wanted a light lunch. Amazing toasted sandwiches, with “proper” home cooked ham. She did us some extra chips on the side without us asking for them, on the house. They were delicious. All food freshly prepared. As we were the last to leave, she sat down and had a very interesting chat with us. An amazing lady, who runs a top notch cafe.

Lovely fish and chips. Pleasant, friendly proprietor who works very hard to provide good food and welcome her clients Convenient location on the sea front.

Walked in to find thenplace booked for residents only. Anna was kind enough to accomodate us as everywhere else was booked for Easter weekend. Best fish and chips and chicken nuggets we had in a while. Thank you for not letingnus starve :)

A wonderful little cafe which serves genuine food. Anna is a real character and she makes the visit more enjoyable.

Anna runs this place on her own and is a real character. Very friendly and she serves excellent, genuinely home cooked food. Our steak and kidney pie was very tasty...and served with a generous portion of home made chips. Very cosy inside. Highly recommended.

Went here as it’s our last day of holiday. The food, service and hospitality were excellent. The meat pie was mouthwatering. Looking forward to returning one day.

We were visiting Aberdovey for the day and came upon this cosy cafe just as it was opening for lunch. The proprietor could not have been friendlier and despite being on her own, cooked the three of us a perfect lunch. We will definitely return and highly recommend this establishment.

Arrived with cases and were given a lovely spot in the window / we both ate the homemade steak pie - which was amazing 🤩 the lady owner is lovely, so welcoming and friendly. It was the best start to our May Day weekend!

We visited with our jackhuahua on a cold day. The lady owner was very welcoming. I ate homemade soup which was delicious 🤤 My husband ate ham sandwiches made from a gammon joint. Our pooch had some gammon too which was appreciated! Thank you for the friendly and welcoming atmosphere, we had a good meal and chat with the owner. Mrs Hutchby.

This is unsophisticated and unlicensed but great at what it does. Very simple straight forward menu fish and chips ,pie or gammon. All home cooked and lovely friendly owner and staff. Need a drink ? bring your own no problem.

We stayed in Aberdovey for a week and went here after reading the reviews. The food was brilliant, home cooked, plentiful and very good value. What really makes the place, though, is the lovely owner, Anna, who goes out of her way to make you feel welcome, make sure you have enough and generally just makes you feel very much at home. They're not licensed for alcohol but she is very happy to let customers take their own alcohol and put it to chill for them. Best hostess I've ever met and the restaurant is pretty and homely with great views. Highly recommended

ANNA at Bear of Amsterdam is the most welcoming person I’ve met in a long time, her food is the best honest good home cooking and not a rip off. She truly is a lovely lady. Go and see for yourself. Throughly recommended. 👍

What a nice, friendly place to eat in pretty Aberdyfi ! Nice cod and chips, followed by plenty of pudding. Generous portion of fish - I had to finish my husband's. Friendly welcome from the lady owner, who was doing everything - cooking and serving - while making time to chat. We shall certainly make a return visit.2

The mostly friendly welcoming service in the whole of Aberdovey. Thank you for fitting us in. Fantastic steak and kidney pie, fish and chips. Its BYO so remember to bring a bottle.

The lady who owned this hidden gem, couldn't have been more welcoming and accommodating! Despite them obviously being very busy with full tables and numerous take outs, she kindly made room for a small family plus dog, in the corner! The portions were generous and super tasty and well priced too.

As always an excellent fish and chip supper with Anna. This cafe restaurant has been here for many years and the standard and service has never changed. Wonderful value for money, great service and delicious food

A warm welcome and tasty freshly cooked food. Faultless. A real gem of a find and will definitely return x

Fish and chips were amazing, huge portions and great quality. Anne was so nice and accommodating that she even opened early just to serve us...the meal by the sea was a perfect end to the day! Thank you Anne and we will always remember you when we use the knives!

Had a lovely lunch in cosy settings with lovely people owners. Food prices were reasonable and all cooked fresh and big portions. Couldn’t do enough to help. Fab find and we will be coming back.

This is a wonderful little cafe/restaurant, the fish and chips are legendary in the area and Anna who runs it is absolutely lovely, always friendly and helpful. We have enjoyed many excellent meals there over many years and always love coming back. A real ‘must’ if you are anywhere near to Aberdovey.

Our extended family eat here last week. Six of us had different dishes and we all thoroughly enjoyed a well cooked meal. The lady owner was lovely and made us all feel welcomed. We will be back.

Poor food. My cheese sandwich lacked cheese! I asked for a diet Coke...they didn't have any. Asked for any diet drink and was given diluted apple juice with flat fizzy water! No toilets for general customer use, but the lady said we could use their staff toilets which were right off the kitchen (which was clean,). Toilet was grim!!The staff were pleasant enough, but I would not recommend.

Having a catch up with two friends I went to school with, we were staying at Cemmaes Road and wanted somewhere nice to eat for a Friday lunchtime. Aberdyfi was our choice of location, after readings the great reviews of this little cafe, I am so glad we booked !Everything was freshly cooked and piping hot. My friends had fish and chips which they said was lovely and I had the steak and kidney pie which was to die for. Really friendly and quick service, cannot recommend the place enough. Prices not over the top and big portions too.....visit Aberdyfi, you have to visit here!!

We had wandered past this cafe / restaurant for a couple of days and hadn’t realised it was there. On a recommendation we sought it out and went for evening meal. What a great experience. The owner was lovely and really looked after us and the children. On top of that the food was amazing. Best fish & chips I’ve had for a long time. Would definitely return.

Always visit. On the seafront . Bring your own wine. Best Fish and chips. Lovely self catering flat upstairs.

Very good food at reasonable prices. Staff friendly & helpful. Right on sea front. Wonderful views. Bring you own wine if dining in the evening

Visited this little restaurant many times ,the food always delicious and welcome very warm indeed ,will be visiting again many times .

Ono a visit to Aberdovey we popped in her for lunch. Had a lovely vegetable soup. Sandwiches were good but boring sliced bread.uncut loaf would have been better. Very friendly owner and staff. Nice hot drinks. Cosy atmosphere.

Going to Aberdovey again next month Always have fish and chips in the .Bear Beautifully cooked and huge portions Anna and net daughter are always so welcoming :like old friends Not to be missed!

This is a great place to eat. Anna the owner is wonderful and welcoming and the food is great too at a reasonable price. Take your own drink and make sure to book as it's very popular.

Lovely food, great attention by the hostess and good ambiance. Small compact premises and limited menu but still lovely.

The menu is short mainly fish when we visited there is also ham and home made pie. The portions are huge the food is delicious and the Irish lady who owns the restaurant is lovely. If you want good home cooked food at great prices definitely visit here. Be sure to book and don’t forget BYOB which is a brilliant idea as the bill is so reasonable without the hefty drinks bill. We would definitely recommend and return here.

This has to be the most welcoming eatery in Wales. Anna the owner is a superb host as well as chef. She is ably assisted by Nonni who even remembers how you like your tea/coffee.

Very good quality food here best plaice I've ever had so we come here quite often, very buisy little place so you may have to waight for seating especially in the peak season Aberdovey itself is a very buisy place but you wont be Disapointied when you visit

Lovely little restaurant with freshly cooked to order food. Fish and chips were amazing. View of the sea from some tables . Very pleasant lady looked after us and nothing was too much trouble. Will return to this lovely restaurant when visiting Aberdovey again.

Was treated by a friend to lunch last weekend so we decided to go to our favorite place in Aberdovey for a light bite. Really good food and staff are very pleasant to talk to and very attentive, great value for money too. Highly recommend this place.

Was in town for the weekend, it was getting late and everywhere was full when we stumbled on the Bear, had a lovely super in a clean and respectable little charming cafe by the sea.

stayed in holiday apartment which was lovely Annas food is great and she has the most lovely staff too ,Anna has the most welcoming personality with a smile for everyone

Anna must be one of the most welcoming hospitality owners ever and was her usual cheery self when we descended on her unannounced one evening with a few smaller folk in tow. We all managed to fit round one table and enjoyed a great meal of adult food and kiddie fare. This unpretentious restaurant has got it just right. Good quality freshly cooked produce, served by very friendly and obliging folk where nothing is too much trouble. And to top it all as I was paying for all - I am more than pleased to report that the bill was very reasonable too. Thanks from us all Anna!

Clearly very popular with the locals, this restaurant provided a simple honest freshly cooked menu. Good size portions, children had some off the menu requests which the staff were happy oblige. Very friendly atmosphere. Can bring your own booze. Good value for money. Will visit again for sure.

We have been visiting here for 30 plus years and it never fails!! Great home cooked food served with a smile and chat from the gorgeous Anna. Well recommended

Me encanta este tipo de lugares. El menú no está llena con comida sencilla pero con plena, honesto platos clásicos y el lugar está dirigido por dos señoras amables. Me sentí realmente bienvenido, aunque estaba a un solo cliente. Me volvería aquí cada día si sería estar en Aberdovey, contribuían.

Metimos en aquí para un bocado rápido para comer a pie de Tywyn Aberdovey, contribuían a lo largo de la playa!

El mejor pescado en Aberdovey, contribuían! Siempre disfrutar de la bienvenida y realmente es la comida más sabrosa puede encontrar localmente.

Aparecimos aquí buscando un rápido almuerzo ligero. Se veía limpio y fresco y no nos decepcionó. Ambos tuvimos una taza de té y mi amigo tenía queso hamburguesa y patatas fritas y tuve 2 huevos y patatas fritas. Fue muy bien presentado y muy sabroso....

Disfrutamos de un bocado rápido para comer aquí durante las vacaciones de semana santa. No podíamos haber deseado un recibimiento más cálido. La comida era buena y sin duda volveremos.

We popped in more to get out of the rain than anything else, but the ladies running the place were welcoming and we had a nice chat with them whilst we enjoyed a nice hot chocolate. We didnt eat, but i have to say the food did look really nice and super good value too!

Best fish and chips ever! Anna can't do enough for you, highly recommend. Such a friendly and cosy venue, we took in our own alcohol and had brilliant evening

Wow is the only thing I can say about this little Cafe. Arrived in Aberdovey and after settling into our cottage we went looking for dinner.We looked at all the normal pubs but this place was empty and quiet so we went in.The owner was polite and friendly and gave us a lot of useful information about the area.We ordered dinner and like I said WOW.Steak and kidney pie and chips, pie hand made and cooked fresh to order, proper chunks of steak, and tender not chewy and no fat or grissel, and proper kidney and in large chunks and served red hot, and the gravy is proper gravy and I have to admit I am not a big fan of pies, but this pie is is worth a day trip just to have and for £6.25 approx it is worth every penny. The picture does not do this pie justice.

We often go to this restaurant when visiting Aberdovey. The staff are so friendly and accommodating and the food freshly cooked and delicious. I would say that it's mainly a fish and chips restaurant but there are salads and other items on the menu. The fish is fresh - not frozen - with lovely crisp batter. Highly recommended.

The Bear of Amsterdam was highly recommended and did not disappoint. The Plaice and chips was delicious, freshly cooked and well presented. Anna the owner was really friendly and attentive. Will definitely return.

Found by chance but well worth it. The food was really good and the staff were extremely helpful with a great sense of humour = best restaurant in Aberdovey.Plaice, ham, scampi, cod all very tasty with chips, jackets and either garden or mushy peas.Can't speak highly enough about this this little gem, well worth a visit - we will be back!

Always pop in here when visiting Aberdovey, amazing fish and food is fresh and well cooked and presented... The owner is lovely and friendly and nothing is to much trouble... I would say it could do with a bit of modernisation but the food and service is great...

Just happened to be passing and needed a late meal. The two ladies serving were excellent, very friendly and the food was really nice. Small place but well worth calling in.

Went on off chance for lunch place was very clean and the 2 ladies working there were very helpful and friendly The food was very acceptable but plain Would go there again if we go back to aberdovey because to be honest there isn't much better there!!

Well only tried this as the pub next door was so poor and i wish i had found it sooner!!What can i say the staff were fantastic and treat you like a person and not a table number.Made me and my 3 kids so welcome.Saw the portion of ham,egg and chips served and wow.It is only a small place but that makes the experience even better.I will be returning without fail,absolutely charming.

Called in on the off chance we could get a table in a busy July week. Waitress told us she would keep a table for us if we would come back in 30 minutes. Went for a quick drink and returned. They have no licence so we too our own wine. As promised our table was kept - for 4 even though there were only 2 of us. Fish and scampi were excellent and well presented. Would recommend- good prices too.

We got to Aberdovey on Friday evening and everywhere was booked up. Wandering around we stumbled over The Bear of Amsterdam and thought we would give it a try. The welcome we got when we went in was what made us stay, two ladies who were just absolutely lovely sat us at the window seat so we could see the sea as we had our meal. The atmosphere in there is warm and friendly and the prices are extremely reasonable. You can't argue two lots of (giant!) fish and chips and two drinks for £20. The meal tasted fresh and it was plentiful, the menu fairly small but when they do fish like that it doesn't matter, it was great. We would definitely recommend you stop off here if you visit Aberdovey, it's slightly hidden as it looks like its part of a pub but keep your eye out and pop in!

Me and my boyfriend popped in here for lunch after reading the reviews on here. We both had cod and chips which was lovely, portions were huge and service was relatively quick. You'll pay just as much from the chip shops and it's ten times better.There was only us and another couple in there when we arrived but it filled up quickly with the lunch crowd. Only a small cafe so make sure you get there early! Definitely worth a visit.

I have been there a couple of times recently whilst visiting relatives in the area. The Fish, Chips and peas are delicious, the fish is so tasty and fresh. The staff are friendly and welcoming . Highly recommended and I will be going back very soon

This is the locals' cafe in Aberdyfi; full of friendly and welcoming folk, just for a cuppa, or a full meal. Try it. It is much better value for money than some; and the local news is the topic of shared conversation. Very friendly lady in charge!

As a annual visitor to Aberdovey from New Zealand the mouth watering God given Cod and chips and a beer from the local has no peer in my opinion. Sitting in the window seat with my friend Chrissy and a rainbow on the horizon the generous portion of cod and what looks remarkably like home made chips, this place is heaven. It's a simple formula, atmosphere, great food, personable staff reasonable prices. In the delightful perfect village of Aberdovey this place is a cracker.

Managed to bag one of the balcony tables in rare sunshine - fantastic views! Enjoyed a very nice lunch al fresco - very attentive young waitress, fast service and good food at a reasonable price. For us the view made the experience special.

It is a charming restaurant overlooking the Aberdovey Estuary owned by a lovely lady called Anna. The food is freshly prepared and served with a friendly smile. I always order the fish and chips because the fish is so fresh and tasty.

Dropped in for a tea time meal, had steak pie chips/mash & peas. Steak was plentiful and tasty. Chips and mash supported well. Loved the pastry - moist, crisp on the outside & light. Nice little cafe with nice service. Would recommend & will be back

We called in for fish and chips, having been before we knew we would get a lovely meal.The service was very good with the meal served on hot plates well presented. The fish and chips were excellent as they have been on other occasions. Good staff friendly and a great atmosphere.

Excellent friendly service, good prices and quality freshly cooked food. Would recommend to all a family friendly establishment.

visited on holiday as a change from the obvious places to eat , open in evenings which suited , small but helpful, good food, very friendly young waitress most attentive .

A warm welcome awaits at the Bear. Anna is a lovely lady who's aim in life is to feed you up and send you home fully replete! My husband always goes for the fish and chips - I like the ham and baked potato or home made pie of the day.

Very good choice of snacks, fresh food, helpful friendly staff, good for families. Very clean right on the front.

Food was prepared and served well. The lady that fronts it is very friendly and welcoming. She does everything she can to make your visit

the fish and chips is highly recommended Relaxed atmosphere and lovely serviceGood value for money Situated on the sea frontA great find !!

Next door to the Dovey Inn, this little cafe served wonderful cheese toasties and the best cod, chips and mushy peas in the area. We had a fantastic welcome there and would highly recommend it.

For many years my family have been visiting here Hannah and her husband have this place perfect the fish n chips are the best worldwide even when I was working at a nearby holiday camp we went here for food smalll and cosey perfect

if you go to the Bear you HAVE to have battered cod! Excellent, fresh, and so cheap: better than any fish restaurant in London. This little restaurant is the centre of Aberdovey and Anna its queen -- the friendliest place in the world, on the seafront, with a great view. We've been going there for 15 years and love it as do all the locals. No other place like it.

Very squashed in side, hardly any room to move.The food was very basic, sausage sandwich was 2 slices of white bread with very cheap deep fried sausage in. No extras at all.Beans on toast was small, 1 piece of basic white bread not even large crusty bread!Service was good and friendly, and it seemed popular. We wouldn't recommend this at all, really horrible food, the sort of thing served in the 70's!I would expect better for the price and this day and age.

Such a friendly little place - had the most delicious hot chocolate! Several "regulars" came in for lunch while we were there - it's obviously very popular with locals as well as visitors.

We visited this restaurant as there was very little else open in late November in Aberdyfi and we wanted to have a light lunch rather than pub meal. The food was good, home cooked and due to the portion size our light lunch turned out to be somewhat larger than planned but still at a very reasonable price. I had fish fingers and chips, was expecting about 3 to 4 fish fingers, but there were 7 on the plate, a generous portion.The 2 ladies who owned/ran the café were very helpful and attentive and I was particularly impressed by the way they attended to 2 elderly gentlemen who had arrived separately and who appeared to be regulars. A little attention to detail in service goes a long way - they offered to bring us a carafe of water to the table as we'd finished our hot drinks, most cafes would wait until you asked for water, or offer to sell you another drink. The food was good, but the attitude of the owners really made it a great place to eat. The only downside is that the café is small and you may struggle to get a seat at busy times in summer, but that wasn't a problem in late November.

The town is lovely. So quiet and laid back. Exactly what we needed and the restaurant is in the same tune. Family atmosphere, good food big portions and great prices. We really felt like at home. We went there on motorcycles and we had lots of fun on the nearby roads and on the beach. This part of Wales is perfect for motorbikes.

I had been looking for somewhere that sold basic foods ham egg and chips and the like - home made food - and here is this delightful small restaurant all real food - chips that are actuallyt made from peeled potatoes Very reasonable and very pretty - the owner is a delightful woman with a great sence of professionalism and great customer serviceI would recommend this to anybody staying in Aberdovey nothing is too much trouble to the caring staffEXCELLENT!!

We have been visiting Aberdovey for years and for some reason had never visited The Bear before. I don't know why, as it is simply the best fish n chips! Generous portion of cod in a delicious light crispy batter, as many chips as you can eat and all the usual accompaniments! The bear is a cafe and therefore fine dining it is not, it isn't licensed and they didn't even have a toilet available the evening we went, but somehow this didn't matter - the fish n chips won us round!If it's good old British fish n chips that you're after - this is as good as it gets!!

We visit here frequently when we are in Aberdovey on holiday. We return to this friendly, relaxed eatery because the food is very good; is freshly cooked, and is great value for money - PLUS, you can take your own drinks with you. Anna is a charming and friendly lady who makes you feel very welcome. We will be retuning very shortly.

We find it the best place in Aberdovey for generous steak and kidney pies or fish and chips if you prefer that. We're one of the band of regulars who come back year after year to enjoy the lovely intimate and friendly atmosphere of this superb little restaurant. Anna is so lovely and makes everyone so welcoming that we can't imagine the place without her despite her husband no longer being able to do all the cooking. We hope she goes on for a long time yet and we cant wait to return next year.

This is very special little restaurant that I insist on eating at every year I come to this unique seaside village. The food here is simple and sensational the whole fish experience is simply the best. Better than all the rest! A cosy place that isnt pretentious lots of personality and fun to eat in. Can't wait for my next visit to Aberdovey.

Went in for a coffee the little Irish lady was a little stressed watching her chip pan and serving as well. But we had a nice cup of coffee. This place is up for sale if you are inerested!

I visited with my parents for a quick sandwich stop on the first day of our trip to North Wales, having sought out the cafe based on the positive reviews on Tripadvisor. We ordered some sandwiches (ham ones and a cheese one) and for the princely sum of over £4 each we were treated to possibly the lowest common denominator of sandwich you could imagine. A measly filling between two slices of the cheapest, thinnest bread available. I had to check to confirm I was in the correct place as I couldn't believe the reviews were correct. A little salad garnish? a few crisps on the side?, not a chance, just the sort of sandwich you'd get for 90p in Asda. What we did get in abundance though was the owner humiliating the nice lady waitress, by ordering her about as if she didn't know how to clear a table or make some tea. I'm sure she was as embarrassed as we were uncomfortable. I, in turn, am still embarrassed for taking my mum and dad there on the first day of our holiday expecting a nice simple lunch and instead getting ripped off, which to be frank, we were. I can't comment on what the rest of the menu is like, there were no other customers, so I had nothing to compare. Maybe that was the clue. There was only one positive, and that was the waitress who served us. She did a good job under duress. I only hope she left soon after us to work for someone who will show her a bit more respect.

We were first time visitors to Aberdyfi and we called into the Bear for a coffee. What fantastic service! Welcoming, friendly and helpful all delivered with a smile and warmth. I noticed all other customers were treated exactly the same. The lady who I think is the owner of the business is an absolute gem and a great advert for Aberdyfi. Other outlets in Aberdyfi take note please.

What do you do if your husband is taken into hospital more than 2 hours away and you are therefore left without your chef?We took friends from the Midalnds to The Bear of Amsterdam for lunch over the May Bank Holiday weekend.In spite of the difficulties, the food was as good as always and the service as jolly as usual.Properly cooked good quality food always takes some beating.We can't resist really good fish and chips - with the added advantage of a brilliant view over the Dyfi Estuary towards Borth and Ynys Lâs.- You can't beat it.

...we have finally eaten here.,..and yes, it is as good as its reputation. The fabled 'cod and chips' filled the plate with a generous portion which in turn filled us.Good friendly (homely) service with odd snippets of village news thrown in.We will not wait another 35 years before returning!

Very good toasted sandwiches served by a very friendly lady. The fish and chips looked good.Beware credit cards aren't accepted.

Anna does the best cod and chips in Snowdonia! Will always try and accommodate any number of people. Very homely and love it lots

I went to this restaurant with husband, sister and brother-in-law on Friday night. You do have to book in the season as it is very small and very well known. we all went for the cod and chips and they were so good .the portion size is just right. It is a very welcoming small restaurant overlooking the sea ,the service was excellent. The Lady who owns the restaurant gives you time and is so chatty and friendly .Menu as others have said is limited but my tip is just go for the fish and chips. Lovely light and crisp batter . You are also allowed to take drinks in with you from the pub next door as this restaurant is not licenced.

Walk into The Amsterdam Bear and it is like stepping back in time.Good service with a smile and definitely a laugh.Small but perfectly sized.Food beautiful plaice & chips, pie & chips - piping hot, bread and butter childhood memories.

Scanning the water front of Aberdovey for lunch with the kids, we stumbled upon this sweet small restaurant. The lady of the house was very welcoming and made us feel immediately at ease.The menu card has a limited but varied selection of food. We went for the fish: plaice with chips and jacketed potato and cod with chips. The fish was very fresh, the chips and potatoes plentiful. Vegetables were ok, but I would prefer a bit more veggies over the amount of chips.Overall, our bellies were filled nice and round and we left the restaurant with a nice story on ‘The Bear of Amsterdam’, a Spanish ship that got stuck in the Aberdovey bay in the 16th century, and that gave the restaurant it’s name.

Short and sweet. This is a lovely little tea room on the sea front at Aberdovey. Friendky chatty owners. The stiory behind the name is interesting. Well worth a visit.

My partner and I visited for food during our stay. I found my meal (Plaice and Chips) to be very good, though my partner found her soup only OK, but her accompanying sandwich was very nice. This could have been due to the fact that she was under the weather with cold/flu. We had a very good welcome (though we were the only people in at the time) and the place was very clean and tidy.I would definitely visit again.

Good value. Plenty to eat, well cooked.Adds a new meaning to fish n chipsNeed to book, particularly in summer!

Fish and chips is great value. Take own drinks as not licensed but definitely a place to go for good quality,great value food but need to book up as very popular with locals- speaks for itself