The Harp Inn in Gwynedd

Visited briefly as was highly recommended on trip advisor . Just writing review to highlight we were informed this venue no longer offers food.

The harp is a whimsical legend shrouded in mystery. The fact this location now seizes to exist is the single most devastating news the sleepy town of Bangor has ever encountered.

A quite rude and annoying man with ‘manager’ on his t shirt kept changing the music that we put on the jukebox, not really how it’s supposed to work.

I can’t believe this place has anything other than poor ratings. The place stunk. The smell was overpowering. We walked in at about 7pm on a Saturday evening, there were only a couple of people in the bar, one of which was asleep; sprawled out on a bench. The pool room was full of surly teenagers, no older than about 15. The beer garden was the only place to get away from the horrendous smell, probably because the gents toilet has no door on it with the urinal in full view of the pub. The decking in the beer garden was falling apart. The only plus point was the bar man who appeared to be trying his best but looked like he’d rather be anywhere else but there. We won’t be going back.

I went to the Harp with my partner and our friend for a carvery, which I must say we all enjoyed. However the welcome we received from one memeber of staff who we have been told is the manager was appaulling. His attitude towards us was disgusting and we all felt targeted by him. Will never be going to The Harp again.

I recently visited the harp for a Sunday lunch, after hearing good things about the place but I wasn’t pleased with the customer service from the bar staff. I had been waiting at the bar for over 10 minutes to pay for my meal with my family and there were still no staff at the bar... I was disgusted at how long it took just to order a drink, food was exceptional but I’m disappointed with the bar staff after hearing good things about the place.

Very cheap . Monday evening £1 per pint. Doubles £2. Sunday Dinner good value. Once a famous Pub with lots of history

I am a Master student and am not a fan of big crowds, but the Harp has surprising become my friend's and I'd 2/3 time a week hang out because of the fantastic staff, brilliant atmosphere and reasonable priced drinks. Over the Christmas period, the society I am part of had their Christmas meal there. The food was amazing and the Manager on duty made sure we had the private room to ourselves. The set up looked lovely also. Will always recommend, if nothing else, for the fantastic staff

I arrived at the Harp last Sunday for a carvery after hearing good things about the place. To my surprise, I was greeted by a green haired young girl behind the bar. She clearly has no customer service skills whatsoever! She was more interested in her phone than anything else, the young lad however was rushed off his feet. Food was very nice fair play, the only downside was that the stuffing balls were a bit hard. Unfortunately it was quite a task finding a table to sit on due to most of them being occupied by empty plates. Furthermore I went to use the bathroom, and upon my arrival I was greeted by the most offensive smell and sticky floors. cleaning staff obviously have no idea! Based on my experience, I would definitely not be coming back. It’s a shame as the food was fairly priced and the portion was adequate.

Good food and a good crowd, fair price on the beer. Shame pubs in Bangor are so far apart, bit of a walk with my bad leg

Had visited for a drink once before Xmas and found the place to be quite nice. Noticed a fireplace which was a plus. I regretted my return for food. The food was advertised as homemade. I think a microwave meal would have been better. Plates had finger marks on the sides, chips appeared to be frozen, portion sizes were small & generally tasted half-cooked. I went to get another drink whilst I was waiting for food, which had already been too long, only the barman was nowhere to be seen! To my surprise it appeared he was cooking the food too!! After the shoddy service & poor food, we went to another pub down the road, where they at least smiled when taking our money!! The place did have the feel of a traditional pub, so was a shame about the negatives mentioned.

Popped in here for a few the night before my daughter's university open day. Warm welcome, had some of their Harp Inn ale (£1.99 a pint) very drinkable! A young clientele, but everyone was polite & chatty. Recommended

Had a carvery here on Sunday and it was lovely we came here around 1pm and it was a little busy but the girls at the bar were great I would recommend this to anybody looking for a nice place for a family to eat

Thought I'd give this place a try, sorry I did now tho.1st 2 ladies at the bar didn't have a clue how to do a shandy!! Really girls, should be ashamed of yourselves.food wasn't that good either.flavourless roasties, & bland veg..meat was ok, but the gravy was like tasteless and way too thick.could have painted walls with it.never again.

Recommend to us by a neighbouring pub, the 5 of us went here with 3 kids. It was extremely busy and there was limited space to sit. However the staff, even though rushed and under pressure remained calm and did all they could do to keep up with the trade. This pub has lots of area it could improve in, however when you break it down to what they were there for, top marks. Food excellent, staff very polite and enthusiastic to ensure we all enjoyed our food. A few area to improve, the availability of plates and cutlery being the first. Possible working on allocation of seats to ensure larger family's can get seats together and smaller families can take the smaller tables. We had the carvery which we all thought was amazing, my daughter had the nut roast which also was thoroughly enjoyed. Tip would be avoid busy times of possible and be prepared for a little wait if not, as the food really is worth the wait.

I usually end up in the harp after a night out, where it's horrendously noisy and packed. However, I recently ate here during the day and it was a completely different experience - nice and relaxed, with good service and surprisingly good food.

Unfortunatley I wasn't happy with the service I received. As the bar tender came across very rude and unhelpful. It was very quite in the pub so it wasn't as if they were rushed off there feet.

Popped in for a quick bit to eat. We had a ham salad and it was excellent and the service was good too

El arpa no tiene WiFi! Hablar uno con otro! Es un tradicional pub amable sin lujos Mesa de billar, dardos, futbolín, un buen Jukebox. El pub es popular entre los estudiantes y que está dispuesta a patrocinar las sociedades College. El menú es sencillo pero...

Siempre tendrás una cena maravillosa aquí me encanta la lasanga es encantador y las patatas fritas son cocinados a la perfección, recomiendo venir aquí si quieres una buena comida

Lugar encantador, la comida deliciosa, gran brew (rango de favorito quad mire mi marido y mi favorito de ruibarbo). sidra Somersby A nuestros hijos les encantó este lugar.

Prima eetgelegenheid met vriendelijke bediening. Het bruist er van de gezelligheid. Je kunt er ook prima buiten zitten.

Cauliflower cheese made with mozzarella, like elastic bands. Someone has tried really hard to do well here but they have a long way to go. Meat was nice but way too thickly cut. The potatoes were nice but carrots awful and the parsnips overdosed on honey. Disappointing as we'd heard good things about the cat very Sunday lunch, sorry to say we wouldn't go again.

we visited The Harp in 2016 and it was really good, we returned this year and were disappointed, the beef was nicely cooked but came with alot of fat, the vegetables unfortunately were tasteless and not very warm, needless to say we didn't stay for dessert. A real disaapointment compared with last year.

Great atmosphere, it is great for drinks or pub lunch. Has always been packed when I have been. They also do a great Christmas Cavery with vegetarian options.

Incredible atmosphere every time I've been and always jam packed which is obviously a very good sign See you guys soon!

Went in on a Sunday for the carvery and was served by Michael - one of the best barmen in the place, good friendly lad. Great food and drink, good people, good prices.

Had Sunday Carvery and we were really pleased. Had roast beef and pork with loads of well-cooked tasty vegs. Staff were really friendly as were the locals. Had to say 'bye Bob' on way out as everyone said good-bye to him! Lots of locals, all eating, and that's a good sign of good food. Too bad it's 85 miles away from us otherwise we would be regulars!

nicest pub grub I've tried around Bangor all fresh and very delicious would highly recommend this pub to everyone.

Came for lunch today, good prices and the Chris the barman serving was very polite and friendly, always seem to come back whenever were in area :)

Awesome pub. The staff and the £1 a pint nights make this place great. Chris, Leigh and Josh are are some of the best barmen in Bangor. Always a laugh getting served by them. Went out one night and lost my passport somewhere in Bangor, the next time I went to the Harp, Chris the barman told me they had it behind the bar, so props for those guys for remembering their punters. Great staff all round, great atmosphere everytime regardless of whether you're a local or a student. Also although I've never had one, I've heard their carvery is fokin ace too! For any potential 2016 students, go to the Harp.

Popped in for a drink with my partner Tuesday afternoon. Great atmosphere with a friendly welcome. Didn't catch the bartenders name (short fella) was polite & friendly. Had heard from friends that Monday nights are good too, so we shall return!

Arrived here yesterday around 4.30..Yay Carvery was still available ! Was met by a warm welcome by the chef Paul.. I am vegetarian and he quickly went and got a nut roast on for me..We ordered 2 drinks 2 carverys and around £22 bargain after paying £10 for 2 drinks in the Waverley ( disgusting)Food was ample.. Cauliflower cheese fresh nutroast , fresh yorkies... Lovely The bar staff were friendly and very helpful.. Had a lovely chat with Paul the chef as we are and watched the football.Wud definitely go again..I have voiced my opinion too on The Waverley hotel and suggested they go to The Harp to see all about Customer service and how welcoming the staff are here..Thankyou for a lovely lunch!.

Visited with my friend for lunch as we have been here for food before and enjoyed it. I ordered the chilli con carne and paid. I was then told they didn't have any. I then decided to order a panini. Again, I was told there was no paninis and the waitor didn't seem apologetic. This left me with limited choice as the menu is small anyway. I decided on lasagne in the end and was told they were unsure they had this! They did have lasagne left luckily but I then arrived after my friends meal and was covered in a thick layer of cheese with hardly any meat in. Disappointed with the meal and lack of choice available

Heard a lot about here so thought we'd give it a try. Food was really nice freshly made and very hot. Chris the bar man very helpful daughter's baguette too big so qe were given a take away for her to bring it home. Will go again to try the carvery.

Popped in here with friends on a Monday night, great atmosphere and quick service. Drinks where cheap and staff are friendly.

we were visiting our son, a student at Bangor University, and choose The Harp for our lunch, the staff were all very polite the place was very clean, we chose the carvery. we had a choice of beef or turkey and then a variety of vegetables. we all enjoyed the meal.

Walked to this recommended Pub to have Sunday carvery. Main Meal £8.95 for standard but child / pensioner price £4.95 , with an option to pay more for a sweet course if required, We were looking to eat after that meal again that day, we ate beef / turkey/ pork with all the veg and Yorkshire Pudding available self service, not fine dining but a good meal well cooked.

Food here is always great, and plenty of it. It is reasonably priced and a good place to go in a crowd as there is enough room. The only negative is that there is never enough staff, although very friendly, whilst it can be a little cold. Would highly recommend.

After reading great reviews we called for a lunch. The pub is dark and dingy and had a depressing atmosphere, we almost walked back out again. I'm glad we didn't. The lady behind the bar was lovely she couldn't have been` more pleasant or helpful and the food was good. Please give the tables a good clean they were sticky!!!!

most obnoxious nasty barman I've ever met. Staff have no clue about customer service. It's a shame too as I used to love this pub.

I had gammon, two eggs and chips....awesome portions...biggest gammon steak I've had. My wife lamb shank....superb! Great food, not arty farty simple food, well cooked, great portions and value. Service also friendly and efficient.

We're actually eating here as I write this!! Food excellent (I'm having the lamb shank - beautiful). I highly recommend The Harp Inn and we will definitely be coming back here. Service 1st class. Found this pub through TripAdvisor so thank you TripAdvisor you're doing what you do best and directing people to all the great places.

After driving up to check on the daughter and how she's settling in, she recommended (and paid for!!!!!) a visit to the Harp Inn on Thursday.We stayed for food and drinks. I had the lamb shank on chive mash and the wife had the hunters chicken special, both of which we would happily recommend! The local ales were great, a small, but varied selection with some beautiful tastes.The pub was clean, freshly painted, warm and very homely. The atmosphere was really nice too, the barman portrayed a very friendly and honest service, we felt like friends rather than just another pound in the pocket which was really refreshing and something most pubs lack nowadays. We didn't get to see the chef, but we'd like to pass on our thanks to him and the young man behind the bar. Overall it was great place to visit and we'd easily recommend it. Look after our daughter though, she's here for a degree as well as fun!We'll be back :)

I like starting a night out with a visit to the harp. Great prices and lovely atmosphere.Have also been for Sunday lunch which was filling and well worth the money.

Great local ale good pricing genuine pub except........One foul mouth bartender with slick back hair ruined many of my nights out but..... Was made up by Cris genially nice guy to drink with I would recommend the pint quagmire and to try this pub as its a good night nor matter what day of the week it is

We called in for a Sunday lunchtime carvery, and the service for drinks at the bar was pleasant and friendly.We asked the gentleman who was carving the meat about the vegetarian option, and he said he would arrange for it to be put in the oven, and would come to our table and let us know when it was ready, which he duly did. He came across as very helpful and pleasant.After the vegetarian option had been heated, he found us at our table and let us know. We then went up for our carvery. The vegetarian option was good, and the meat portion was very generous. There was meant to be a good range of vegetables, but roast potatoes and several other vegetables had run out. He apologised and, whilst we were serving ourselves to the few vegetables which were there, we heard him repeatedly asking another member of staff to ask the kitchen to prepare more vegetables.I'm sure that The Harp Inn would be deserving of five stars when all is well, We'll probably try them again for a Sunday lunch, and will hope that they have cooked all of the vegetables next time.

lovely little find best steak and ale pie I have ever had wife's fish not bad either well worth a visit

Had family over so we decided to try the Harp for Sunday lunch instead of the usual "run of the mill" Whetherspoons.We were all pleasantly surprised...the chef seems to take a keen interest in what he's doing and was very helpful...my wife is vegetarian and was very impressed by the non-meat option and accompanying gravy.My visiting Daughter and her boyfriend were taken aback by the price of a round of drinks.but that's city living for you!!!Top marks for the tasty meats and especially the glazed parsnips...only one criticism...the cheese sauce for the cauliflower was from a packet !!!

Good pub grub at a great price . Nothing fancy but an honest local .the menu is small but it is varied , and they have a specials board too.

Carvery was great, very tasty and reasonably priced... Good atmosphere. Would recommend for Sunday lunch. Really enjoyed the turkey - good choice of meats .

Went for a pub lunch the other day and was plesantly surprised. Lovely food for a reasonable price. Only scored 4 as staffing was very limited and there was a long wait for sauces and side orders etc. Staff were friendly, my suggestion would be to have more than one person serving. Still, I will be going again and will most certainly tell others to visit

Very friendly - food is good pub grub and reasonably priced. Has a games room upstairs, pool, darts and a football table. Nice atmosphere

I visited here with a friend and we both ordered the haddock and chips. It was really good - very generous portions and proper home made chips. The barman was polite and the service efficient.

This looked to be the best eating place in Bangor but we were very disappointed. I had the steak and ale pie which was full of fat and gristle. The waitress said she would tell the chef, but we heard no more. My friend's scampi looked fresh from a packet, and the chicken and bacon salad lacked salad and was drowned in oil. Hugely disappointing. We shall never return.

Goed gegeten in the harp inn vanavond. Goede keuze en niet duur. Redelijke kaart. Niet veel groente maar t was gewoon goef

Had a meal here today..The menu is tiny not much choice keep it simple I suppose..I ordered a burger and chips.The burger was homemade as were the chips..I asked for cheese and got a cheese slice!!... the burger was OK but chips were fatty..No Relish or any homemade sauce just sachets. think that the staff been writing the reviews..Whilst the girl who was on her own I might add was very friendly she didn't attend to me once to see if the food was OK

Visited the Harp on Friday 26 June. Was going to have fish and chips in Wetherspoon's but power cut put paid to that - I was so lucky. I had the steak and ale pie, home made chips and peas - amazing value, amazing quality. There was so much meat, so tender and beautiful gravy. My mate had the gammon and eggs - again amazing value and quality. Served by really friendly barman who came to check all was well. Will be back

Had lamb shank, mash, amazing gravy and fresh peas, really good portions and the meat was beautiful (from the pub owners own farm I think). Service was efficient and friendly. Indeed lovely atmosphere created by those who were working there. At the time I went in, Monday evening, 6.45pm some of the drink prices were ridiculous e.g. 99p for some pints! Well worth a visit.

Went with the family for some food. Food was top quality, fresh ingredients and good service. Very reasonably priced and the drinks were cheap to. Highly recommended and knock spots off other pubs in the area.

Good quality local meats with nice veg and sauces. Child friendly pub (sit near the big TV to keep them quiet!) and good real ales as well as the usual stuff. Friendly helpful staff.And about half the price of the same thing in Cambridge!

I visited here with a friend for lunch. Warm, friendly welcome at the bar. Quick and efficient service. Plenty of tables available. Service of our food was very efficient with condiments freely offered along with cutlery and napkins. The food was absolutely delicious and well worth what we paid for, staff were very attentive and checked that everything was ok with our meals. I would highly recommend a visit here.

As a regular visitor to the HArp I am never disappointed. The service in here is second to none, the bar staff are very friendly and the food is delicious. I would recommend the harp to anyone

we went to the harp inn last night for food and a few drinks. I haven't got any bad feedback at all. The menu was basic pub food. I had lasagne and my partner had the burger. Both meals came in under £15! We had 3 pints and a half which was £9! Not only were we all impressed with that but it was actually the nicest pint of the night! When the food came I had homemade lasagne and I think homemade garlic bread! Really nice food. And I was even more shocked to see the the chips were also homemade! For the price you really do get more than your money's worth. All staff were friendly, helpful and welcoming. Even though the pub was quite full we weren't made to feel rushed. Very laid back casual atmosphere. Great little pub! Definitely worth a visit!

I Have been to the Harp many times, but never for food. The menu offers a basic pub grub menu, but was delicious when it arrived. It is a shame they don't offer a pudding menu though. I imagine they would be good. Excellent value for money.

This public house sponsers my sons quidditch team and he took us here for dinner.We were impressed with the service and the food.We will return

A really tasty Sunday Carvery had by all! Very friendly staff, they even made my fussy little girl something specially for her, Big Thanks!

As a regular visitor to the Harp inn I am never disappointed. The food they offer is the best around, very reasonably priced, freshly homemade and delicious, especially the homemade chips and the wonderful Sunday carvery! But they are not just a food pub.... The Harp has fantastic drink offers all day every day, cheap shots, double spirit and mixers from only £2.50 and fantastic local real ales! This pub caters for everyone, students, locals and visitors are all greeted with the same friendly welcome. A must visit pub!!!

Have visited this establishment very regularly for the last few months and cant really fault anything! The food is homemade and always good, especially the carvery on a Sunday - excellent value for money. The drinks are very reasonably priced - probably the best in Bangor, and the staff are always polite and more than willing to help. On our last visit the gentleman in the waistcoat (sorry should have asked for your name!) was ever so helpful to one of our party who is a vegan and wanted to know what beer she could drink and what food she could consume. Even I myself know that some companies use fish bladders to filter the lager to make it clear but his knowledge was much appreciated and very helpful - he could also tell us what she could and couldnt eat as all the food is homemade which makes a massive change in Bangor. He made us feel so welcome as most restaurants/pubs make you feel as if youre causing them hassle by having a vegan present and most of them dont have a clue what theyre serving! The other gentleman behind the bar is also very efficient and always has a smile on his face. This place is busy almost every night and for good reason too. Well done to you all!

We have eaten here several times, very friendly staff great atmosphere and the food is spot on every time. To us, it has to one of the best places for bar meals locally, give it a try .

We went here for tea on Saturday with a group of friends and had reserved the table, we got the Snug to ourselves. The food and service was fantastic. Seems a traditional pub but had plenty of atmosphere and they were very welcoming.

The Harp Inn has traditional pub food, but does it well. Lamb burger is especially good. Staff is friendly and service is good.

The Harp does a lovely Sunday carvery and we have also been there for evening meals the steak pie is amazing.

brilliant food, fab atmosphere, absolute must if visiting Bangor Gwynedd, perfect for families, couples or even single people as you get a really good welcome from the staff there is parking on the hight street or there are a couple of car parks nearby, i would advise booking as the harp has become one of the most popular eateries in bangor, we went without booking and were lucky enough to get a table but when i go next time, i will definately be booking, wouldn't want to be disappointed, neither will you!

Been to Harp twice this February on both occasions the food was really good pub grub will be going back there for more this month sometime staff pleasant and helpful

Thanks for a really lovely Carvery! A great selection of Veg, will be back very soon! Very reasonably priced and lovely staff, will definitely be back!

Back in Bangor for our annual reunion, The Harp once again provided a wonderful backdrop to a fantastic ten days. Our first night, myself and many of my friends were arriving in dribs and drabs from the station to be welcomed by those still in Bangor. James at The Harp had been pre=warned, and knowing our liking for real ale had increased his order (a nice touch, considering we had drunk the Belle Vue out of beer two years ago, despite warning them in advance). The Snug was reserved for us and we had a lovely, jolly evening catching up with old friends away from the frantic pace of the students and locals in the main bar.Sunday we sampled the carvery, which was fantastic. Watching Scotland playing Wales at rugby whilst tucking into good, honest, home cooked food washed down with local beer was a joy. Pay at the bar, take your ticket to the hot plate where the chef gives you the choice of three meats (carved in front of you), with a Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes and a choice of about five other veg (including a delicious combination of cabbage, onion, bacon and creamy sauce). Proper gravy (i.e. not from a packet) and a choice of sauces including horseradish, mint and apple, and you have the makings of a fine meal. The pub itself was full of families taking up most of the tables (we hadn't reserved a table which was a mistake. It gets very busy), and there is a veggie option which none of our group sampled, but judging by the number coming out of the kitchen is obviously just as popular.There's a lot to like about this bar - massive beer garden which isn't much use in February, but is lovely to sit in during the summer. Pool table and darts board in the upper room. It does get very busy on certain nights, and is very popular with students. We visited most nights and Wednesday (Bangor University's Athletics Union club night) was loud and raucous with lots of students toppling around in togas, so although we were happy enough being with friends, had I been visiting with my husband it would have been a signal for us to head off somewhere else. But during the day, especially at the weekend, it's a lovely place to enjoy good company and good beer/wine. It's rare to find a jolly, family orientated pub which also caters for the student population, but the Harp manages it.I don't think I'll be able to wait until next year!

I am a local student, and as such have eaten in most places in Bangor, this is without a doubt one of the best for food and service. I personally have never had a bad meal in there. Would happily recommend to anyone, plus the staff are very friendly which is always a bonus.

Need to say that the good at the harp in Bangor is absolutely fantastic, it's proper homemade food that's worth the money :) plenty of it too, lovely place too go, it's my no1 for food now and I return often. Head chef Graham is a star very good

Sunday roast was great value £10.20 for 2 courses... As much veg as you'd like, Turkey, beef and lamb... All cooked to perfection, the gravy was delicious and the parsnips are the best we've ever eaten,Well done chef! Bar staff very friendly and polite. Paid £2.45 for small individual wine, same price as in a supermarket. Will be visiting again.

If you want a well cooked, well presented and delicious meal then head for "The Harp". Nice gestures were that we were repeatedly asked if we were all right and needed anything else, even the chef came.The wine was good too and a bargain price of £6 per bottle when purchased with a meal. Indeed the price of the meal was very good at £14.95 for a three course Christmas dinner.I would recommend going late afternoon/ early evening as it is a popular student pub later on and can get noisy, especially with the loud music. Perhaps opting for a table in the small snug would have been a good idea.

The staff are very welcoming and friendly, easy to become a local. Has a great outdoor area which is perfect in the summer, a jukebox, and pool table/ darts area. Would highly reccommend, as there is a great atmosphere.

Absolutely fantastic food. I'm enthusiastic about eating out throughout the North Wales area and am happy to travel for a quality meal. The first time I dropped in for the Sunday Carvery I was very impressed and have now added The Harp Inn to my weekly routine. I recommend it to friends and family and try to drag along as large a group as possible for each visit. I am glad to say that all my friends are also turning into regular customers. I'm happy to recommend The Harp Inn to anyone.

by far the best food in bangor and great value for money, friendly bar staff and a great location fst becoming the place to be in bangor

Went to the harp for a meal with my partner and kids after hearing good reviews. It was better than I expected! Food was all homemade, generous portion size and was very reasonably priced. Lovely food! The bar staff were friendly and helpful and even the chef came over for a chat. Have told my friends and family to try there. Going again Sunday to try out the carvery!

I come in here usually once (but sometimes twice) a week and always get excellent and welcoming service,at a cheap price of £2.15 for a John Smiths.It has also recently started to become lively now a lot of people have started using it which is a good thing.They have also now started serving food, which although I am yet to try, I have been told very good things about.Well done!

Friendly, always busy, everyone loves the food. I would recommend this place to everyone, the best in Bangor by a long way!

Best Pub Food I've ever had, and the Sunday Carvery is faultless! Cheap drinks all the time, amazing value for money, no where compares. The bar staff are always happy to help and have a smile on their faces! Love the pub :)

The Harp in have only just started serving food, however the meal I had exceeded expectations.With competitive prices and locally sourced meat, it definitely beats other competitors like weatherspoons and varsity.come along and enjoy.

Good deals at the bar with a very friendly environment that's modern and clean they also have a outdoor area which is perfect for the summer time also can be covered in the rainy period