The Slaters Arms in Gwynedd

We had booked to stay here for one night during a road trip around Wales but, on arrival, discovered the booking had been cancelled. I think it was me, by accident… anyway, the couple who run the Slaters could not have been better. They finished preparing a room for us and our dog Pamela. We ate in the pub (which is busy, friendly and really welcoming) and the food was very high standard. The village is small but great to wander around and locals chatted to us as we went. The room was lovely too. Quite big, very clean and excellent bathroom. The outside of the pub doesn’t give a clue as to the welcome and standard awaiting you. Excellent in every way.

A really great little pub. Super landlord and real home cooked food, tasty and filling. We loved it. Worth the drive. If the beef pie is on the menu, go for it!

Embrace the charm of this cosy pub, friendly landlord and excellent well cooked food, the food is simple and great, don’t expect fussy food, this is exactly what it says it is and it does a great job of doing it. We are a family of 4 and were welcomed and throughly enjoyed our visit.

Best scampi and chips I have ever had, the chips are made form scratch and not just frozen. Mike the landlord was very friendly.

This place has to rely on word of mouth as it’s slightly off the beaten track, but my word what a little gem. Beautiful home cooked food. We chose Vegetable Chilli, Chicken curry & homemade chips, and our children had sausages and homemade chips. Plentiful portions. The selection of beers and wines were also lovely. The staff were friendly and nothing was too much trouble for our allergies. Check out my Instagram for more recommendations in the local area. @houseofninjatravel

What a great find and a brilliant place to stay on the Snowdonia Way. If you arrive at Maccynthlech train station to start the route it's only an easy couple of hours up to Corris and the fantastic Slaters Arms. It also means your walk to Dolgellau the next day is much easier and shorter. It's a very welcoming tiny pub which serves locals and travellers. Rooms are extremely comfortable and very clean. The dining room is just down stairs and there is a simple but varied menu for evening meals and a great breakfast is included in the room rate. There is a tiny bar with very friendly locals and staff and also a small relaxing snug area with TV. Absolutely superb.. well recommended.

Took my 14 year old son walking in the hills and stayed the night here. Had the friendliest welcome. Amazing beers, delicious supper and breakfast and would fully recommend anyone to stay here. Thank you so much for you hospitality.

Stayed 2 nights, room was very clean, comfy bed, cooked breakfast was one of the best I've had. Steak & Ale pie and Sunday Dinner were also top notch and plentiful. Guest ales were spot on too. Location is great, some lovely walks and rides on their doorstep.

In my line of work I travel around a fair amount, in fact I spend more time away than I do in the comfort of my own home, and I have to say that anytime I have the pleasure of staying at the Slaters Arms it is one I look forward to. Mike and Charlotte are the best of hosts, always welcoming and a great laugh, making the whole experience one that leaves an imprint on you and keeps you coming back for more. The hearty food is just what you need after a day of walking around the picturesque surroundings that make Corris such a spectacular getaway, whether that be for work or pleasure, and the rooms are cosy and comfortable, making for the ideal setting to rest up the night. All in all I couldn't recommend staying here more. Paul

First visit to the Slaters Arms to try out the Sunday lunch. Excellent lunch - meat or nut roast, veg and Yorkshire pud. Followed by a choice of three puds. Really lovely meal. Excellent value. Very satisfied. Will definitely return.

Me and my wife stayed here for a weeks holiday we were made most welcome on arrival by Mike and Charlotte, We were taken to see our rome very clean and nice, there is no TVs in the rooms which made it a great stay for me no soaps to sit and watch lol. The locals made us feel most welcome along with Mike and Charlotte, The home made food made by Mike Excellent and great portions, not for getting the great breakfasts Great prices for the meals, we will be visiting again for another week

We stopped for an impromptu lunch and was pleasantly surprised. Great pies , good service and friendly staff.

Great little pub in a lovely part of Wales. We stayed over for the night on a trip to the Mach Loop. Perfect location for this! Room was clean and comfortable. The food in the evening was great too! Clearly homemade and very fair prices. Brilliant pint of real ale as well to complete the set! Will definitely return.

Excellent little pub! Heck of an atmosphere on the Sunday night we visited. Great food and dancing in the bar for the whole family and friends. The most welcoming landlady, locals and bar staff! Well done 👍

Had a wonderful 2 nights here with Charlotte and Mike. Fab pub lovely atmosphere Fab evening food and omg breakfast that fills us will dinner time! We hope to be back soon 😀

We enjoyed sitting outside on the bench and watching the world go by with an evening drink. Also very handy for us as we were staying just across the road and got takeaway pizzas a couple of nights. Corris is a very friendly village.

Beware the vaping lady, this is real league of gentlemen territory. The pub is nicely decorated and the locals are friendly but oh my the vaping lady is something else. We had been walking in the area and one of our party was feeling a little unwell so we popped in for quick drink before the journey home. one of our party made the mistake of popping their heads into the empty back room looking for a seat. We were immediately jumped on by the vaping lady and told that it was reserved. All other seats were taken (it’s very small) so we stood by one of the tables, there is no seating around many of the tables. I noticed a spare stool in the corner so I asked the gentlemen at the table if we could borrow it. I was again jumped on by the vaping lady, apparently moving stools is contrary to their in house regulations. We explained that a member of our party was unwell but a blank response was received. One of our party needed to use the toilet to our amusement the toilet is through the reserved room. We come to Corris quite often as we’re reasonably local and it’s a nice village, great for walking. Probably better to bring your own drinks and picnic at one of the many picturesque spots around the area. The pub could be renamed The Slaughtered Lamb if it weren’t for the friendly locals but do beware The Vaping Lady

Fantastic welcome and really good food visited whilst on holiday. Made us all welcome and nothing was too much trouble

A proper pub, with proper beers (and some new to me spirits/liqueurs) and a knowledgeable and informative landlord. I suffer from severe COPD and was really breathless when I arrived, having lugged my bags up from the Corris Railway car park. Although we got there at the end of food service we were given time to settle into our room and regain our composure before enjoying an evening meal of the biggest gammon steak I have seen. I cannot express how grateful I was to the landlady, who carried my bags to our room, saving me from anxiety and embarrassment due to my breathlessness. Thanks Charlotte and Mike for giving us and our dog such a good start to our stay in Corris!

Great little pub:hotel, hotel room was nice and clean, food was great/ Mike and his partner went out of their way to make us feel at home. Will stay again. Calvin

Extremely rude service by the bar woman. Cramped and very uncomfortable. Very disappointed and would not recommend

After a long journey on a snowy cold day we went to this pub for supper. when we asked to move form the cold small restaurant into the room with a fire the bar lady was very rude so we left without buying anything.

Mike and Charlotte are the most friendly and welcoming hosts I’ve ever met, and I felt more like a friend than a guest! Dave who also works there was just as friendly - Thank you all for the kindness you’ve shown me, and helpfulness when it came to local knowledge for my days out! The food was delicious, fairly priced, AND was homemade! The room was lovely, with a beautiful Mountain View! If I could give a 10/5 I would, I will 1000% stay here again when I’m next planning a trip to Wales! Thank you once again, see you soon. Matthew K

As a birthday present our adult family bought us a one night stay at the Slaters Inn, Corris. They said it would be Brian’s ‘glass of beer’. And they were right. The Slater’s is run by hard working couple Mike and Charlotte. Mike is the chef and we recommend his steak and ale pie, delicious. It’s been upgraded in the last five years by M & C and once again become a real local pub sponsoring local football team etc and serving real ale. If you’re expecting the Ritz then forget it but if you like experiencing a local pub that stays open all year round it’s a joy. Corris is an old slate mining village that boasts its own steam railway, tracks and footpaths galore, Corris Craft Centre/Services. We booked a ride on the steam train and King Arthur’s Labyrinth (an underground trip involving boat ride and 1/2 mile walk. Both not to be missed. The local lady in CCC T I C is a mine (!) of information. Oh, and beautiful soup and cawl in CCC. The Slaters is situated in the middle of the village.

Before coming here I read the reviews and it’s quite mixed. The pictures of the food though looked delicious! Unfortunately It just didn’t live up to expectation. The food was ok but definitely room for improvement and it seems standards have gone down since the...

Couldn’t fault this place at all ! We were a group of 13 which was a large group for a small local like this. But they went above and beyond for us fantastic food and drinks. They even opened up Saturday and Sunday mornings for...

It’s so difficult to know what to rate this pub!! We had a week staying in a cottage a minutes walk from here. Great we thought, over the week we ate here several times and enjoyed a drink most evenings. The landlord Mike is great...

Well,this is the only hotel recommended by a local. What an experience, the room was so fresh looking it could just have been done. Was there a downside, no. The food was excellent. Great value for money. There was nothing to much trouble for the...

Visiting from Scotland and staying in Corris. Heard so many good things about Slaters and to be honest, one of the reasons we booked the cottage. How disappointed we were when we arrived there on our first night to be greeted by an unfriendly lady...

We were staying in Corris and the Slaters Arms is the local pub. The landlady was less than welcoming, bordering on rude, a smile costs nothing! We had the burger, it was mediocre at best, the onion rings were very tasty and the chips homemade...

I had pre booked a Sunday lunch so we decided to drop by the day before. Mike was very friendly and even gave us a couple of freshly home made Yorkshire puddings - delicious! We returned the next afternoon for our Sunday lunch and it...

My wife and I visited on a Sunday evening en-route to North Wales. The hosts were very welcoming and the room was immaculate with an excellent shower and comfortable bed. The cooked breakfast in the morning was very good. We will be back.

Stayed for 5 nights to attend a course locally … ate on 4 nights. Good pub food and a great selection of real ales. Mike and Charlotte looked after me very well.

Wonderful little pub Super friendly owners Amazing food .... Needless to say we'll be back especially for the lamb shank 😍

We booked a 2night stay, From the time we walked through the door @ The Slater's Arms we were greeted by 2 wonderful people Mike & Charlotte, We had our first drink on the house and everything just got better and better. We were shown...

I can only say the pub and the food and the chef are very good buttttttt the landlady needs to put a smile on her face when you walk in to the pub !!! not look like we have so inconvenienced her puffing away on...

Enjoyed our stay here very much. Good choice of geat food, and very friendly and helpful owners. Comfortable room, very clean and our dog Jake was made very welcome and enjoyed his stay too. Definitely stay again. Thanks again.

Great home cooked food! Staff were friendly and the food was really nice. The pub had a lovely feel about it and the locals were friendly. The village is also lovely.

A lovely stay in the “Ystafell Biws”, very clean room, with everything we would have possibly needed. Mike and Charlotte were friendly and always ready to help, and ensure that everything was perfect during our stay. We had our evening meals there, and the food...

I stayed here for one night whilst visiting the Mach Comedy Festival. Amazing gem of a place. I had a wonderful room - very clean and had everything I needed with a great shower. Ate in the bar in the evening - wonderful lamb shank....

Came to stay for 2 nights, incredible hosts. Couldn't be anymore accommodating if they tried. Will be back, won't stay anywhere else now.

Fantastic selection of beer and cider. Cosy, extremely friendly local pub. If you're visiting, this is a great place to see the real Corris. Mike did us a superb dinner, after we'd spent the day walking the valley. You certainly won't leave hungry! There's plenty...

I'm not usually one for writing reviews on TripAdvisor but having read the last 2 negative reviews has left me feeling slightly bewildered... Please do not be put off by what you read. We were also here at the time of this incident that the...

We booked a table for 4 friends at 7 on Saturday night. Upon arrival, we waited patiently for several minutes as they were serving someone else and informed them we had a booking. We were told there was no booking. I went to my emails...

Myself and my 3 friends (we are healthcare professionals) had pre booked a table of 4 people at 7pm, arrived 10 minutes prior to our booking time to be ignored by the land lady. She avoided all eye contact until I advised that we were...

Myself and two friends had a table booked for 7 o’clock. We were greeted warmly and shown to our table. The land lady then proceeded to ask us if we’d like any drinks along with food menus. The service was fantastic and our food came...

My son and I were on our way back from zip world and this pub came up on our sat nav. We rang and booked and we had such a lovely welcome. We had curry and chips and a steak and ale pie and it...

Our third visit to the village of Corris. Plenty of walks and cycle tracks in the area for the adventurous. A stunning valley with scenery you might only find in the Alps. The Slaters Arms is ideal for evening drinks and meals, a very welcoming...

Excellent steak, scampi, and kids meal with ice cream from an incredibly friendly couple. Will be back!

We ate here tonight and had great food. My two children had a good choice of food on their menu and the adults had a good selection too. Can recommend the pizzas and the steak and ale pie which was on the specials board. Friendly...

Our first visit met us with incredibly welcoming staff and clientele. The real ales are stunning especially the local brews. Food is good too with the homemade chilli and curry being a particular treat. The veggie (and vegan compatible) chilli are top drawer. We visited...

I always enjoy the food in the Slaters, if I’m in for a meal or a snack it’s top quality. Loads of choices of drinks including local suppliers. Would recommend to anyone.

We phoned ahead to book a table and had a lovely meal. The pub was cosy and full of character, and the staff were really friendly and mindful of the covid restrictions so we felt safe and relaxed.

Spent some time in Corris in September and spent 3 nights in this local. Got a friendly welcome from the landlord and landlady on our first visit who explained their COVID procedures. First night was drinks only and good selection and great prices. Decided to...

We were staying nearby and popped in for a pint. They have got everything set up to keep everyone safe. We had only been in five minutes when the manager came over and told us the WiFi password. He then brought us a plate full of mini yorkshires filled with roast beef and horseradish. Delicious! We were made to feel really welcome. We would highly recommend this place if you are in the area.

on the 4th September 2020 I was in the area and found this pub on google. I just wanted a meal and a pint. I was told to sit in the back room away from everyone else in the pub and completely on my own. It was grubby and more like a utility room than a place to eat. When a table was vacates in the main bar area I asked if I could sit there. The answer was “no, it’s reserved”. The food was basic and the fish and chips was ok, but I only had about a third of a fish. It was tiny! I went for a pint at the bar and asked a guy if I could sit opposite him in the bar area. He said, yes sure. I sat down and the landlady came over and said I could not sit there as I had to be in a family bubble. So off I went back to the utility room on my own. I then saw guys come in and sit were I was going to sit. So the bar area was full of locals all mingling eating and chatting. At that point I had had enough. I slapped my half drunk pint down on the bar and asked for the bill, which was expensive to be honest. The locals were really chatty and friendly, but the landlady was anything but! So my review is, great locals, but if your not local, forget it. I don’t think I have ever felt more unwelcome by a landlady. It’s a real shame as the locals seemed great. Will not be going back.

Maybe it is the COVID thing but we didn’t find the pub very friendly at all. Food was nice enough, but soft drinks very small, lukewarm and a bit flat. Didn’t get a receipt but it was expensive, presumably due to the drinks as the menu itself wasn’t too pricey.

Yet again Mike has surpassed himself. The vegan roast was fab. I was delighted to notice that the Slater's Arms go above and beyond with the government guidelines for keeping covid 19 at bay. They are only serving take away through a hatch. Better than any supermarket or cafe. Well done . I am recommending you 100% to anyone living or visiting Corris. See you on our next trip. Xx

My boyfriend and I love this pub so much. We’ve planned visits to Corris from London just to attend the folk night and even though it wasn’t on when we got there we weren’t disappointed, any night in the Slaters is always perfect. Mike is the friendliest governor and keeps his beer in amazing condition. My other half is a real beer nut and is always chuffed with whatever they have on tap. All of the bar staff are friendly and knowledgeable. It’s a locals pub that welcomes visitors. Mike’s also an amazing chef, highly recommend the home made scotch eggs on a Sunday! A real pub in a really lovely part of Wales.

We are new vegans. Previously we had amazingly good Sunday roasts at Slaters Arms. Today was no exception except it was vegan. Thanks Mike it was lovely. So glad we still get a Sunday treat on our visits to Corris. Now a vegan carrot cake would be nice or ice cream thanks again for yummy lunch. Yvette and Simon xx

Overpriced cuisine severed with contempt. Such an experience. Serving Rancid out of date meat even a billy goat couldn't stomach. My eldest daughter still vomiting now. Got short changed at bar too. Safe to say. We'll never revisit. Shocking little dirty place.

Visited as part of a stag party. The owner and local punters were all really friendly. A great selection of drinks and food available. 10/10 all round.

We visited for Sunday lunch and loved it. Portions were generous and the quality was great. They even made the effort to do a gluten-free Yorkshire pud. The gravy was richly beefy, the roast beef and roast pork were both great, lovely roast potatoes too. The ales were in great condition. They had three on, including one from Purple Moose. A proper, old-fashioned pub, well worth another visit.

We stayed in Corris and visited Slaters on recommendation. It was very busy but we were made very welcome. We had great beers and lovely food all at very reasonable prices. Someone lent our son his darts to have a go on the dartboard. We would definitely recommend visiting.

Stayed at Dolffadog Fach by Cadair Idris for three nights and visited The Slaters Arms for an evening meal. Received a warm welcome from Dave and Laura in this cosy friendly local pub, with sleeping dog by the open fire and had a fantastic meal with fab real ales, highly recommended and lovely to see the old fashioned warm hearted local pub is still alive. Thanks Lesley and Steve xx

This pub is wonderful. Relaxed, friendly, welcoming and the food is very good. You can go with a complex chicken curry, that was spicy and delicious, or with a more simple baked potato and beans. Sadly, I do not drink beer but I am told what they serve is excellent with good choices. An added bonus is the pub dog, Bella, who makes you feel right at home.

We had such a great time in this friendly pub. The staff were chatty and the food was really good. I had veggie curry with nan, salad, rice and chips. It was beautifully cooked. Even had a bit of a dance in the bar. Recommended. Richard and Kim

I like traditional, and pubs not giving way to modern floors etc. This had the pickled eggs on the bar, dogs, and was falling to bits around the edges. So on the face of it tick. However the dining room was soulless unless you wanted to return to a 1980’s market cafe. Cold. Little atmosphere. Plastic chairs. Botched maintenance jobs. Food was OK. Actually quite good but very basic. We were the only ones in there on a Friday night in August at 730pm. Odd. It wasn’t the perfect country style pub or anything like it. Maybe it wasn’t even pretending to be so apologies for me thinking it might be.

Between my husband and myself we got through 8 dishes on the menu and not disappointed once. Simple food but great taste and portions a decent size. Staff are very friendly and the chef very attentative. Lamb (my favourite) was off the menu due to cost but the chef made my day by cooking me a small lamb steak which was delicious as an extra with my meal. Good value for money

We recently visited during a stay in Corris. We found the staff very friendly and the pub itself very nice. Food was good, tasty and reasonably priced. We have two boys under 10 and they ate all the kids meal (priced at £5) and really enjoyed it. Would definitely recommend it

This is a great little pub in the heart of Corris. Good food and takeaway pizza option if the kitchen is closed. Good darts / pool area and good beers on tap.

The Slaters Arms has received awards for the excellent beer and is a lovely homely place to visit, lots of walkers plus the locals - all are friendly, plus it’s dog friendly, no airs and graces a down to earth pub to relax for a drink plus food - I can recommend the slow cooked steak pie it was delicious

I was astounded to find this absolute gem of a pub in the most beautiful village of Corris. The locals are friendly and welcoming, as are the passing cyclists, holiday makers and weekend visitors. We sat in the cosy bar, eating fabulous, tasty homemade food (I can recommend the steak pie!) happily chatting with the other pub goers. The bar manager Mike and his partner Charlotte were more than accommodating and couldn't do enough to make our stay in Corris one of the best weekends ever. We will definitely be back, if not next year for the Mach Comedy Festival, before if we can. It is definitely worth a visit and you will want to return!

Great little pub serving good food and even better ales. A welcome retreat at the end of a day exploring.

Passing through cosy little pub landlord a bit cocky and ok beer. The landlord praises himself on all home cool food but I saw it being delivered by a well known company people nice but landlord thinks everybody is beneath him( way to cocky) but worth a visit

Das Pub ist fast ausschließlich von Einheimischen besucht, als Touristen waren wir eher die Ausnahme.

We discovered this pub on a recent visit to Corris, as soon as you walk through the door you will feel like a local. Great food and good ale, and a big fireplace what more could you need.

Great little pub Very friendly - good beers Big open fire We didn't eat there so can't comment on the food

Called in as part of a large group and they coped well. The staff were flexible about exactly when we wanted the food to be served and meals arrived within 10 mins of one another - good going for a small establishment and 17 diners. The portion size was plenty for hungry hillwalkers. Quality was good and the steaks served cooked as requested (medium-rare, well-done, etc.). Beers available happened not to have a darker (heavy/bitter) one on tap that weekend but otherwise there was a reasonable selection. The whole experience was positive and helped us to enjoy the visit. Locals we met were there pleasant and happy to chat when they might reasonably have been resentful of an invasion of their local.

Food available every evening in summer at reasonable prices. Food Service very good and 3 choices of real ales-all very good Nice cosy pub for visitors or locals

I was lucky to stay with friends for a weeks break in Corris & visited The Slate most evenings. A real village experience, a "proper pub" friendly locals. Friendly experienced staff who serve great food & the landlords cellarmanship was second to none.3 real ales every night with at least one new beer on daily it was like having my own beer festival.. I will be back next year :-)

Great welcome, knowledgeable landlord of his craft and draft beers, simple hearty food and a busy little place for a local pub. Lots of locals in there which speaks volumes.

Nice beer, nice range of vegetarian food, friendly staff, interesting locals. It also has a pool table. Say hello to Victoria.

Love this pub. Visited nearly every day during my 2 week stay in Corris. Good vegetarian options, good prices, and friendly service and patrons.

This was our second visit and we have only ever been in the bar. It’s a small pub (like somebody’s front room) with great beer. On this occasion we had tasteful live music and house scotch for £3.50 for a double, we had a really good night. Well recommended.

We recently visited this pub in Corris over the festive period, we range and booked a table previously. This was by far some of the best pub food we had ever tasted! The drinks were a reasonable price and the food was to die for! We hope to visit again in the future!

The Slaters Arms has recently been taken over and the new menu is excellent. We had sweet and sour and ale pie - both excellent. The beer is well presented and the atmosphere friendly and welcoming.

Stayed in Corris for 2 nights and went to the Slaters Arms twice, so can't be that bad ! Didn't eat, as they'd finished serving for the night, but the Ringo's were nice as were the Pork scratchings. Had lagers, but my mates had the ales, and these went down very well.

We came here for the food, and it was very tasty, with excellent chips. With three vegetarians in the group it was wonderful to find so many choices. For the meat eaters there were lamb, chicken and fish options. The food was virtually all home made with generous portions. We were too full for dessert but there was a choice of various sponge puddings or ice cream. We will definitely come back.

The Slaters Arms boasts two bars, with a couple of well presented real ales and draught ciders. Pub grub is great, with plenty of choice and hearty fare.

Came across this pub on a wet Monday evening and what a find! Welcoming and unassuming with the best menu I have ever found in a pub. My son and husband are vegetarian and pub food can be a lottery. The menu was innovative with heaps of wonderful choices both vegetarian and non vegetarian. There was also a pool table and loads of board games to choose from. We really didn't want to leave.

The Slaters Arms keeps a well-stocked bar with two real ales when I visited, as well as proper cider. A friendly place, I didn't try the food, but saw others enjoying what seemed like well prepared home-cooked fare. Very enjoyable.

Lovely, tasty food in a genuine old pub. Excellent veggie choice. Best chips ever! Dog friendly. Staff are helpful and friendly.