The Tal-y-Cafn in Conwy

Was greeted with a lovely member of staff Had ordered a steak gyros rare and it was absolutely amazing and filling Great tunes playing and lovely atmosphere

It was good to see the pub had reopened as we had not visited for quite a long time. The food was very good, I just failed to give it 5 stars as I left the batter from my fish as it was undercooked/soggy. When I mentioned it to the young waitress her reply was simply, “I’ll let them know”.

I booked two weeks in advance our family Easter lunch.The place was pack of customers, amazing and cozy. Staff are very helpful and attentive. Food and drinks are delicious and arrive on time. All of us enjoyed. We will definitely come back again xxx

Came here last time and they did not disappoint, Friday night, out with the friends had some drinks and was feeling hungry so had a bit to eat and it was absolutely delicious I had a Ferry burger which was amazing with a side of slaw and then my friend had some wings were so good, will definitely visit again

Started so well a lovely gentleman barman met us at the door whisked us round to the bar, fetched a dog bowl a blanket with no request he was really lovely chatty and helpful we stayed for another couple of drinks then sadly it went down hill I went to the waitress to ask if she could order me a taxi home to be told they don’t do that so I asked for any numbers as I am on holiday so not local she game me a number of a taxi firm that was already closed! She then said to me if I was staying at the hotel she could have booked for me which made me 100% feel that eating & drinking wasn’t enough to warrant a phone call which is outright insulting! So sadly although we looked through the lovely menus while enjoying drinks to come back tomorrow we won’t be and certainly won’t EVER be staying at the hotel! Sad when one staff member misses the customer service class and can ruin such a lovely couple of hours. Obviously I wouldn’t recommend to anyone at all!

Came here recently with my family , lovely place , staff are excellent couldn’t fault them , one of the servers didn’t get her name was brilliant with my little ones asking constant questions, price is fine for the quality of food you get , however the portions need looking at , had the trio of meats (Sunday roast) and barely anything thing on it , smallest amount of red cabbage and two roast potatoes, and half a carrot! Other than that food was excellent.

Portions laughingly small.Toddler portions. Restaurant nice,staff pleasant. Terrible value for money , you will come away hungry.

My husband and I along with 2 friends went last night for the winter warmer menu offer, 3 courses for £15 which sounds good value for money, but oh my goodness the portions were so small, even a child’s menu would offer more. As we were celebrating our anniversary I didn’t complain at the time. Today I’ve messaged on Facebook and asked where on the menu it says smaller portions, I was shocked at their response which was what do you expect ? Such a rude response and then they deleted my comments and blocked me. Horrendous customer service. Don’t bother spending your money there. We all left still feeling hungry after 3 courses

We came for Sunday dinner, and it was awful The meat was terrible. The cauliflower wasn’t cooked wasn’t impressed will definitely not be returning here. It’s a shame really because the venue is very nice. The staff are nice but the food was awful

We have a party of 15 booked on Mother’s Day, we were greeted and seated promptly the place was packed. Such a great atmosphere. Our pre ordered food was on that table shortly after we were seated all delicious and main courses were amazing great portions, service was slick and attentive at all times. Definitely the place to be around here. We all had an amazing time Thanks to everyone

Loved this place. Visited after Bodnant Gardens and really highly recommended. Service was really good and food was delicious. Had red home made cheese pie, absolutely delicious 😋

The food was some of the worst I have had in a long time - 8 of us in the party and not one of us had a good meal. In various dishes that we had the nacho was swimming in watered down guacamole and cold - the lamb hotpot was overcooked and far too salty the red cabbage had too much vinegar ..... the steak was like concrete and the sausage were burnt the staff in the main were inattentive and not interested. Will not recommend and will not revisit any time soon.

Awful food and service. With messed up food and orders we ended up eating courses at different times to each other. I have never seen such poor quality fish and chips, it was under cooked, wet and slimy. I sent it back as it was inedible. I should have been suspicious of the second attempt when the waiter said - it'll be a 5 min wait. The second fish and chips was the same. The person, who appears to be in charge came over and told me the fish was cooked, he told me the name of the fish and it should be like this. He declined to taste it though. He told me cod would be too expensive so they used this fish otherwise they would have to charge us a lot of money. They were charging £17 for this rubbish though. I suspect the fish is very cheap, and was cooked from frozen so although the batter was cooked and the right temperature achieved, the texture was like wet scrambled egg. To be fair I was offered another dish, I opted for the meat this time. By the time my meal arrived my family had finished their meals. Then there was a mix up with desserts. They brought the wrong dish and almost insisted we had it wrong. However, my son knew he ordered the banoffee waffle not the honeycomb cheesecake so we didn't accept it. We overheard the man in charge tell the waiters that he'd changed the computer ordering system for the mothers day menu so it didn't correspond to today's menu. Why, do that in the middle of the lunch orders. So again one of us had their dessert after the others finished their course. Tal y Cafn is off our dining list - we keep a log of everywhere we go!

I was treated today to lunch at the Tal y Cafn by my son for Mothers Day. We both opted for the roast beef Sunday lunch, which was excellent. Even though the place was very busy, we couldn’t fault the service and the staff were very polite and friendly. I have visited the Tal y Cafn on a few occasions and have never been disappointed with the food or the service I received. I would definitely recommend it to other people, and I will no doubt be returning there in the future

My mum and I came here today for mother's day lunch and it was excellent. We both had the topside of beef, which was very tender and accompanied by a fresh selection of perfectly cooked veg. I haven't been to the Tal Y Cafn for many years but was very impressed with it's current layout. The pub is warm, cosy and inviting and the staff are very friendly and helpful. I have a nut allergy and they catered for that without question. I am finding it difficult to understand the negative reviews. I would highly recommend the Tal Y Cafn and will definitely return some time.

Stopped here for a meal after a day out and was not disappointed. This is the second time I’ve been here and both times the staff have been so friendly and attentive. They are also extremely dog friendly which is a bonus. The waitress brought over a dog bowl and laid out a fluffy blanket for the dogs without me even asking- a lovely gesture for my nervous dogs. The food was gorgeous and the atmosphere was great too. Will definitely be back again- thank you!

The food was great but the service was awful Firstly, the staff's attentiveness was severely lacking throughout our meal. We had to repeatedly flag down servers to attend to our needs, including requesting the bill. It was frustrating to have to leave our table multiple times simply to get the attention of your staff. Furthermore, the inattentiveness of the staff extended beyond mere neglect; we observed them engaging in personal conversations, which were not only unprofessional but also disruptive to our dining experience. Specifically, we overheard discussions about milking cows, accompanied by graphic descriptions of bodily functions, including "pooing" and "pissing." Such topics are wholly inappropriate and off-putting for customers trying to enjoy their meals. Additionally, when our food was served, there was a lack of consideration for our preferences and needs. The staff failed to inquire if we required any additional condiments or if there was anything else they could assist us with, demonstrating a disregard for customer satisfaction and basic courtesy. Moreover, when we raised the issue of poor and slow service at the end of our meal, the staff member who inquired about our experience did not offer an apology. Instead, they simply responded with "okay" and walked away, without offering any remedy or addressing our concerns. As customers, we expect a certain level of professionalism and attentiveness when dining out, which unfortunately was sorely lacking during our visit to your establishment. It is disheartening to have such a negative experience, especially considering the reputation your restaurant presumably upholds.

Very pleasant sitting by the lovely log fire having our food which was good 👍 highly recommended

I used to love this place. When first refurbished used to have a lovely Sunday dinner here. I Had a burger, my daughter had a 3 cheese sandwich. Bread was stale, 3 cheese didn’t stipulate it had Brie in but came with Brie which is not pleasant in a cold sandwich. The burger was ok… the actual patties were well cooked but too much sauce. It saturated the whole thing. Kids chicken was ok. Pint of Madri tasted off. The computer went down when we came to pay which meant they had to take the payment manually…adding the items and decided to give us the drinks free as couldn’t get the price list for them….as I was about to pay the system was back up and those “free” drinks were quickly added back onto the bill. Didn’t like that.

City centre prices & mediocre food! Went for a Sunday lunch after having been out walking in the area. The restaurant was cold and the huge log burner fire wasn’t lit. We were sat next to other couples despite the restaurant being fairly empty so plenty of other tables to choose from. The prices are high for what you get, there was no beef so we went for turkey which felt processed (albeit plenty of it), the roasties seemed like frozen ones and the veg was simple and sparse. To top it off we were charged over £6 for a pint (£6.50 for a shandy!). The service was ok but on the whole the bill came to £84.90 for 2x two course roast dinners with two drinks each so the meal was definitely overpriced for the standard of food. We won’t be going back and definitely would not recommend.

We stayed in the Snowdon Suite which was absolutely perfect for our family of 3 and our dog. The suite has its own kitchen which is well equipped with good quality appliances and all the kitchen equipment you could possibly need. The bathroom is beautiful with a lovely big bath and separate shower cubicle. The bed was super comfortable with quality cotton bed linen and plenty of pillows, we took a camp bed for our son and there was plenty of space for this in the bedroom with us meaning that we didn’t need to use the sofa bed and could keep this as a sofa. We loved the hot tub and huge balcony and the view of the hills is stunning. This area would be amazing in the warmer months. We had a number of meals in the pub, the food was great quality we cannot fault it. TYC chicken was a firm favourite for me. But everything we tried was great. All the staff were fabulous, attentive and polite and made sure we were well looked after. We’ll definitely be back for another visit in the future.

We do try and support our local businesses but tbh this was a huge disappointment we both ordered the Sunday Roast me the tri meat and my partner ordered the turkey it came on a Huge plate the meat was cold on both plates 1 roast potato 1 piece of cauliflower 1 carrot and a few red cabbages and 1 turnip and a very small dollop of mash,for £18.50 I expected a bit more veg left the place dissatisfied and to cap it all they over charged us on the main meal menu said £17 charged us. £18 how many other customers was charged the incorrect prices I wonder trading standards would have a field day here !!

Fantastic meal. Staff are a real asset. Great road side pub

We reserved a table for a large group, celebrating a 60th birthday, so we ordered in advance... everything was perfect, including the gluten free order, the food and service was excellent, Bethan, the restaurant manager, could not have been more helpful, and her kindness was truly appreciated, we highly recommend this lovely restaurant and its lovely staff 😊 😊 😊 !

Mediocre, that’s all I can say really food would’ve been better if it was hot and served on hot plates, like I say mediocre

We stopped here for a late lunch after a hike in the nearby area and I'm so glad we did. The service was great, food was lovely and the restaurant/pub itself was so well presented and looked after. Highly recommend!

OMG. stopped here for lunch on the 29th. Dog friendly. Some lovely cask beers and the food OMG THE FOOD! the best I've had in a pub for years!

Great service and excellent food ! Good prices for what you get. Defo will come back again

2nd visit today. Again, they didnt let us down. Efficient service, clean, chilled atmosphere and food was gorgeous and plentiful. 1st visit. Can't fault the Sunday Roast. Vegan option was brilliant. Great service. Thanks Tal Y Cafn.

Excellent place. Great food /decor/ambience !

We stopped overnight here with our camper van, and ate in the restaurant. The service from start to finish is exceptional, polite, good humoured and accommodating. We had our dog with us and she was totally spoiled. The food is excellent, on the pricey side for a pub but the full restaurant says it all. Excellent find and we would totally recommend this bar and restaurant.

Very nicely done, little bit out of the way but worth the trip. Enjoyed the good an atmosphere

Had my 80th birthday with my children and grand grandchildren all 18 of us and it was great. All adults Had one long table as did all the children. The food was great alon with their loyal staff. I am only too pleased to recommend this lovely restaurant highly and I will be only too pleased to submit this recommendation ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Called on for a snack. Very filling snack it turned out to be! Excellent food. Will be back

What an amazing place, Mike and his team do a fantastic job, and being dog friendly as well is a big win, the food and the atmosphere is top class, and the views from our suite was amazing, we will definitely be going back.

Absolutely beautiful setting & food. Our server Ian made the experience for us can honestly say he was the most professional, kind waiter he is an absolute credit to this restaurant thank you kindness goes such a long way

Had a fab meal here with my husband and 2 dogs. So dog friendly- a blanket and water was brought over for them on arrival, and there was a doggie menu too - they shared a bowl of biscuits. There were quite a few vegan options and the ones we had were delicious. Excellent service by Janet & Jess.

We stopped at the venue for a quick sandwich. We were served our drinks and ordered two sandwiches at 12.30. A couple who came in after us were served and a party of 10 came in early and had pre booked. We waited 45 minutes before the lovely waitress apologised for the wait. At 1.25 were were told it would be 5 minutes. At this point not all the large party had been served. We cancelled the order and left. The waitress apologised saying they were short staffed. She was very sorry and we left feeling very sorry for her. What a shame as the food looked good and the meal we had down the road at the food centre was average.

Travelled to the Tal y Cafn last Friday for a meal, the standard of the food was excellent and fully deserved the 5 star rating. The interior is an extremely pleasent environment added to this was very good service so we will be returning.

Did not have time to go in as we were going on a different route to explore different places

We spent the half term here with the kids. I wouldn’t recommend the family room if you are a family of 4. Simply , there’s no space, at all. The sofa bed (the mattress) was extremely uncomfortable for the kids. The breakfast portion is pretty small and even we were ready to order and obviously pay for extra no one ever bothered to ask if all was good/enough/etc… They were always busy with restaurant guests - fair enough, happy for them they are busy , but I would suggest to try to make their room guests a bit more welcomed. Because we didn’t really feel, unfortunately…. And yes, you can hear the restaurant and the music in the room.

Stopped overnight in our campervan in the car park which they are fine with if you dine. Jess and Levi who served us were friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. I had the best fish "burger" ever. Two bits of haddock in a brioche with salad and tartar sauce. Hubby had the steak and stout pie which was a slice from a proper pastry top and bottom. Pie. Also had Sherry Trifle a rare desert on a menu nowadays. Would definitely visit again.

We stayed at a nearby camp site and came here for dinner one evening after a long day hiking in the rain. The staff here are wonderful and can't do enough for you. My dog was treated like a queen! They brought her a bowl of water, some treats and a big fluffy blanket to lie on while apologising that there might be a wait as it was a busy evening. The 'wait' was literally about 15 minutes and the food was delicious. The venue also looked to be very clean and well cared for and smelt fresh too which I know can be a worry for people when considering dog friendly locations. I live about an hour away but I would absolutely make the journey to come back for a treat.

Fantastic food ; always impressed. Great service! Beautiful interior and surroundings, can't beat it!!!

We just called in on the off chance for a Sunday lunch,luckily there was a table spare in the bar area, we both had a Sunday dinner,it was lovely,just missing a little stuffing but overall a great dinner and lovely pub...

Pet friendly Still quite expensive

I enjoyed the spacious room and the breakfast, but it’s a bit inconvenient to choose your food from the previous day. Dinner/lunch portions were generous, sometimes too much. The beef burger was a bit dry, and the nachos seemed a bit aged, but the guacamole and chicken strips were tasty. Overall, a decent experience, giving it 3/5 stars.

Absolute great place booked the snowdon suite for a nice get away it was a fully equipped apartment done are own cooking great views hot tub was great thank you will be back

Excellent food and value. Staff very friendly and efficient. Only issue was that it wasn't very warm indoors but will be going back very soon. No

Fantastic to see this great venue open again under new ownership (yet alone Covid-19)! Rating for atmosphere a little skewed because of Covid-19 outdoor dining regulations. Curried cauliflower fritters starters were really nice (ultra pernickety point - perhaps too much flour coating under the batter because this spilled out onto the plate when the fritter was cut open and hadn't been absorbed into the spicy batter - didn't spoil the great taste though). Main course of pork belly stir-fry was also delicious but needed a side of chips (which were very nice too) to bulk it out a little for hungry diners. Cheese course was okay but would have preferred a full-bodied cheddar, felt it was a little too mild. Great choice of drinks and will definitely be back.

The takeaway Sunday lunch at the TYC is absolutely amazing!! Very generous portions which are absolutely delicious too. Excellent value for money and always wonderful service with a smile. Will definitely be back and will definitely recommend. Thank you to everyone at the TYC for your excellent service and beautiful food!!!

Just collected 2 take out turkey lunches for £10 each - what a rip off - the portions are so small I've just had to go to the local store to buy extra potatoes and veg - won't be doing that again - waste of money !

Sat in one of the lovely booths, all staff very pleasant, food delivered promptly. We had Turkey Ham and Leek Pie, very good and portion was excellent, i had Creme Brule which was beautiful my friends enjoyed the xmas pudding and eton mess, will return after the next lockdown, highly recommend. See you in the New Year

Really enjoyed Saturday lunch. Nana Norm’s famous cheese pie and lovely crispy chips. Followed by Eton Mess (enormous). Took some of cheese pie home in doggy bag). We will be back.

The food here is excellent. Today we had a superb lunch which was very good value for money. The staff were excellent hard-working and friendly. The hotel is situated in the Conway Valley with superb views of the mountains of North Wales. Overnight accommodation is available. We live locally and are looking forward to our next visit. Highly recommended.

Have visited The Talycafn 4 times since it has reopened for dinner, lunch and coffee. All meals have been delicious and plenty of it. Excellent service especially Zoe and Charles! The atmosphere is relaxed which is fab. Will be trying breakfast next week!

Had the hot beef brioch bap with chips etc and the Welsh Rarebit - both very nice and superb value, was full for hours! Lovely setting, friendly staff, reasonably priced and fantastic quality food. You can even request a plate rather than a board for 'lite bites'.

The large full breakfast was lovely - beautifully cooked, great service and lovely surroundings- definitely worth a visit!!

We arrived at 12:55 having made a telephone booking a few minutes beforehand. The lady who welcomed us couldn’t find our booking on their system but sat us down anyway. We looked at the menus and placed our order. By 1:50pm we had had no food. We asked a male waiter for the bill so we could go as we’d been there nearly an hour. He said ‘an hour?’ as if he disbelieved us. He said your food is coming now, I’ll go and check. He came back and said the food would be another five minutes. We were unable to wait any longer. I pointed out a couple who came in 15-20 mins after us had had their food 10 mins before we asked to leave. He said it was what I had ordered. Apparently a cheese and onion pie takes 20 mins to cook. I said ok, but we have been here nearly an hour. He said yes but there was a 30 min wait when you arrived. How on earth would we know that if no one told us? Basically, the bloke had an answer for everything. When really the only thing he had to say was I am really sorry for your wait. All he wanted to do was argue though. He said he would take care of the drinks tab (two cokes). We then left. Would never, ever go back or recommend.

Just discovered that this wonderful place has been open a month under new owners and we booked for lunch, which did not disappoint. The service was excellent and we chose well from an interesting and varied menu, which helpfully details allergens on the reverse, along with the non-alcoholic drinks list, rather necessary under current rules. My gluten-free and dairy-free dietary requirements were satisfied. We were initially slightly confused about some staff not wearing masks until their exemption badges were shown.

Had an excellent breakfast here this morning and was superbly looked after by Louise.....I can highly recommend the Tal y Cafn for breakfast/lunch or evening meal fabulous place .....1st class .... 👍🏻

Visited today- absolutely perfect. Fab service, lovely relaxed setting and gorgeous food. Will definitely be back soon. Thank you

Food was very standerd Staff were snobbey especially the Australian women Place could do with a good clean Jeans as a uniform made it look like a cafe down the m56

The Til-y-Cafn elevates pub-grub to another level and is, quite simply is the best pub food in the county, and possibly in North Wales. It's a big claim, but having eaten at all the so-called 'better' establishments, it's our opinion. The ambiance is very pleasant, service excellent and the food superb. And, deep joy, decent beer. If these high standards are maintained, the Til-y-Cafn will, this time, be the roaring success it deserves to be.

Had dinner with friends at the pub last night. Place was lovely, staff great and food really nice. Xmas tree was amazing.Wish them well during these difficult times.Will be trying out their breakfast offerings next week. Worth noting that they allow dogs in certain areas.

Glad to see the Tal-y-Cafn open again. Mike, the new owner, was on hand, very approachable. Staff, especially Zoe, (and Cath?), attentive, helpful and pleasant. As for the food, couldn’t fault it. We’ll be back

Absolutely excellent food and atmosphere too. Would highly recommend. Have been got both Sunday lunch and during the week and will definitely be returning.

Have been here many times over many years. The new owners have continued the excellent service. Had a lovely meal with great and knowledgeable customer service. Thank you.

Booked to go here today as newly reopened.Had the corn and chickpea fritters with salsa and jalapeños for starter, vegan roast for main , and chocolate fondant with ice cream for dessert.All plant based/vegan, all beautifully cooked and service was excellent.Great to find a place that does a great vegan Sunday lunch! They also do other plant based options including no fish and chips which will be my next choice.Well worth a visit, happy to support a local place that is serving great food.

Stunning and flavoursome roast dinner enjoyed this evening,late evening booking(7.30) and the quality of the food was excellent, staff were efficient and very friendly, young man who looked after us couldn't do enough, highly recommend this atmospheric gem, we will be back

Not sure how well the COVID measures were implemented. No requirement to check in on arrival, although telephone number was taken on booking. Group of 7 adults on table behind - more than 2 households?When spoke to desk when leaving, was told it wasn’t their job to check. Other local restaurants and cafes make more effort.Food and table service was good.

Visited this pub on 21 Nov. Last minute booking. Menu had plenty of choice but then dilemma time BURGER OR FISH AND CHIPS both looked appetizing. Opted for the Burger . Wife opted for Curry. Both were excellent. Staff very friendly and happy to discuss the drinks and food. Definitely going again. Got to try the fish and chips. Thanks for a lovely evening.

tonight we went for a meal. Positives, the decor is wonderful and the staff are very friendly. The food was good with excellent desserts. As you say there are a few teething problems, one being the potential lack of staff for the amount of people eating. The Pinot was out of stock (no biggy) and our main was brought out with a empty cup were the fries should of been. Our waitress seemed to have a meltdown. We order another round of drinks which when came to delivery was complete wrong and after that we didn’t see our waitress, except for her getting her coat and sitting having a drink! We asked for the bill and we had been added 3 drinks we hadn’t order which made the bill another £14 more expensive. I hope these teething problems can be sorted as it’s a lovely place to have a drink and a meal and I hope the waitress is feeling better

We were a party of 4. On arrival we did the usual protections stuff, and then shown to our table. When ordering our drinks, one of the party could not have the cocktail he's like as it was not on the list. Which seems to go against what the statement says!! Also told there was no bottle coke only that dread full gun rubbish. My wife's drink was sent back as to be honest awful. The waitress who took it back asked if we would like bottled coke !!!! We said yes please and there it was. However that apart the place was busy and our meals came along in decent time. We all enjoyed what we had, I must say the Cheese & Onion Pie was sensational as was the Belly Pork. We did a little tasting of each of our dishes. Fish & Chips excellent as where the chicken dish my Son in Law had. With drinks and wine and a main each plus grats worked out at £25.00 pp The surroundings are very pleasant, nice ambience and staff seemed happy and very willing to help. We all felt the wall mirrors were not needed, as I don't want to watch myself or anyone else eat. But a nice evening and bar for the drinks mentioned it would have been 5/5.

My husband and I booked dinner 18th November we found the whole experience excellent, the welcome was professional and very courteous and put us at ease immediately, the staff were very professional and attentive and the food 10/10 highly recommend, in addition the place is dog friendly, my husband d said his steak was the best he’d ever eaten, the pork belly was equally as good, thank you and see you soon.

Lovely atmosphere welcoming staff ffantastic food plenty of choice on food & wine menu highly recommended 😊😊so good to be back good luck 👌👌😊😊

Just enjoyed great meal at The Tal-YCafn! Cosy log burner Nakota beer and Prosecco! Friendly staff and dog friendly bar! Highly Recommended!

Lovely meal, plenty of choice in all sections. Friendly and helpful staff especially Hazel. Good atmosphere.

Stopped here a few times while on a weeks holiday to north Wales. Staff friendly and the food was fantastic. Highly recommend the pie. Nice to pop in for a drink too.

Our second visit whilst on holiday to Tal y Cafyn, food excellent compliments to the chef. The staff are very friendly and accommodated our little dog with fresh water. What a lovely pub, go visit, well worth it.

Great beer, okay service, starters amazing, mains less so. Starters created high expectations I’m afraid.

Thanks to James, Alex, Joff, Lucy, Ben and Lara who we're working when we visited as part of my Dad's 60th birthday party. Fantastic service and brilliant food compliments to the chef.

Dropped in with 5 mates on Saturday between a morning wedding, and an evening reception. Glad we did. The service was friendly, the food was great, and the drinks flowed. Ended up staying all afternoon! Highly recommended.

We popped in for a quick meal on Sunday lunch and ate in the bar area. We had burgers / kids roast / fish and chips. All great!

Called for an early evening meal. Food was very tasty. I went for the 'Proper Pie" It is what is says, a proper steak & ale pie, with wonderful gravy & good vegetable selection

On holiday in the area and went to this pub/ restaurant for dinner. On arrival, before being seated, we were asked if we suffered from any allergies or intolerances. I explained I had a gluten intolerance, not allergy. At this point, we were told that they would not serve anyone with a allergy or intolerance. I explained that I was happy to choose what I could / could not eat from the menu. I was told no I could not have a table. I was however asked if I would like to have a drink - where I’m sure I could have had a gluten filled beer without any issue. If a pub / restaurant refused service of any other group of individuals I’m sure they would take it a lot more seriously. Incredibly insensitive and ridiculous.

Lovely restaurant, great service, the brisket of beef croquette was delicious, fish & chips were huge, tagliatelle with mussels were good, calamari starter delicious, pate was tasty. Couldn’t manage a dessert but had a licquer coffee

First impressions were that food was a bit pricey.However, on our first visit we had a burger and found it to be very very nice and good value. Staff were nothing short of excellent and beer was well above average.Second visit was much the same.Third visit was our last because the maitre D was a different chap and was simply awful. Without going into too much detail...we had the dog with us and he said we could have a table in the walkway or not at all. Dog would never settle in a busy area so we were prepared to go elsewhere. In the end we (not he) worked out that we could easily sit in the snug and be out of the way of footfall and everyone would be happy. It wasn’t that he didn’t want us there...it was more that he wouldn’t or couldn’t find a solution that would suit everyone. I honestly thought that was his job. Wrong guy in the wrong job.We ended up staying and having a good meal. Important to note....other than the one awkward chap ....the staff were absolutely fantastic.

Visited 1 afternoon when the place was very quiet. I ordered a chicken and avocado sandwich.... was quite nice but extra bowl of chips undercooked. It should have been obvious when serving them. I didn't say anything as I couldn't find anyone.

We ordered the roast pork dinners for two,firstly the waiter only managed to bring one dinner out,with very small portion of veg between two. So upon receiving the second dinner we asked for another portion of veg which took ten minutes to recieve. The meat was processed and tasteless as well as being dry as a bone. The roast potatoes(3 only) we're very hard and no gravy, the stuffing was minimal,and even the glasses of water tasted foul. Overall very poor for £28!

There's not a lot going on in Tal-y-Cafn but this place is a ray of light! We moved nearby this year and have been on the look out for good places to eat. The Tal-y-Cafn has been closed for an update recently and we were worried that they would try to fix what wasn't broken. Happily I can report that it is still great. Its staff, decor, dog-friendliness and easy parking were all assets alongside the good food.

We had not eaten there before and were pleased with the excellent food quality and taste.

On a rainy day we found the Tal Y Cafn and were overjoyed when we they said we could take the dog is as it is a super smart restaurant. It was lunch time so we just had sandwiches and my bacon and brie was the best bacon I've ever had. If I lived nearer I would be happy to go back for special dinners or informal lunches.

I have been wanting to try this place for a while, especially since the change. On first impressions, the place looked very smart but without going over the top. We sat in a comfortable booth with plenty of room. I had the homemade soup of sweet potato, apple and ginger and it was divine. Michelin star restaurant was mentioned by a previous reviewer, and I can see why. I had a super tasty panini and my husband had what he described as the best fish finger butty ever. The other food that was being brought to tables looked very appealing as well. They have a very nice bar area and plenty of outside seating. The toilets were very clean and very nicely decorated in an industrial style. We would definitely recommend to other people and we would like to try the bar and stay for dinner next time. If the Tal-y-Cafn is consistent, it should do very well.

Great food choice and quality, Service was mixed - male waiter excellent, female bit hopeless spilt food and let the side down. Bit quiet for a Friday maybe? however good to see the place doing well again.

We stumbled on this restaurant when on holiday last week. The first meal was exceptional, so good we went back on two more occasions even though there are other good restaurants in the area. The lamb shank melted in the mouth and was accompanied by a well chosen vegetables. Similarly, the hake was sumptuous, my husband declaring it was the best fish he had ever had. The price for such quality which was very close to Michelin star at about £16 per head was amazing, in London it would be over £50. We very much enjoyed our two other visits and would heartily recommend this restaurant. Btw, the service was friendly and good.

Visited today for late lunch, fantastic Decor and great outdoor area, out starters were garlic bread with cheese and breads and olives which you can’t go wrong with , for main I had the pie which was thick dough pastry and some uncooked chips , my husband meal of hunters chicken rather overpriced for what you got nearly landed on his lap by a waitress who looked like she was recovering from the night before and chips-landed on his lap, she did go and get some more while he picked the remains off the floor, you don’t get offered and sauce or mayo, we did complain to who seemed to be front of house and got a measly Sorry and wasn’t bothered , unfortunately won’t be visiting again soon .

Just passing by and it had “Kerb Appeal”

A short drive up the Conwy valley takes you to this delightful old country pub which has been recently tastefully revamped. A nice varied menu and very attentative staff made for a very pleasant lunch.

We hade lunch here yesterday only called in for a sandwich and drink we all had the fish and chip butty it was a meal in itself and was amazing and very reasonable price the staff there are very professional and friendly don’t go pasted this place without trying it well worth the visit. Well done everyone