Vaynol Arms in Gwynedd

Omg , there is not enough stars to rate these place. Staff absolutely amazing , super friendly and funny. Great atmosphere, beautifully decorated. Portions are absolutely crazy !!! Food delicious, pudding to kill for !!!

I've been visiting The Vaynol Arms for around 35 years, with it's rustic charm, log fire and attentive bar staff there's always a friendly welcome, it's my favourite pub in Snowdonia. I popped in on Sunday after a ride out on my motorbike and had a roast gammon dinner, huge portion, home cooked and tasted fabulous, the biggest Yorkshire pudding I've ever seen. The Robinsons ale was as good as it always is too. If you've never been here before you really are missing out, it's dog friendly and usually full of mountain trekkers. I'm very much looking forward to another visit soon!

Lovely pub with a lovely fire! The food was spot on and had a few vegan options too, as well as food and treats for dogs! We stayed overnight in the car park as were climbing Yr Wyddfa early in the morning. Staff were friendly and accommodating, what a lovely atmosphere!

Perfect after walking Snowdon. Delicious food and a great fire!

Fantastic pub, staff really friendly and welcoming, we ate here most evenings of our week stay and the food did not disappoint, the meals were enormous and very tasty, would highly recommend and very reasonably priced, you definitely get what you pay for.

Great pub. Although opened later than website said, but there was a sign on the door, so we went off for an explore then returned for a delicious lunch. Guy behind the bar did really well despite the place being crazy busy. Worth the visit.

Great pub. Just what we needed after our zip wire experience and explore of the area. Delicious food and great beers.

Wonderful place to go celebrating great achievements 😆 Fully recommend great food

We stopped here for a drink and had a lovely welcome from the lady behind the bar - got a table n got food envy from the people next to us so decided to look at the menu n eat . Lady explained they were very short staffed - ie she was doing everything out front but she was brilliant. We had a fantastic meal - it’s pub grub at its best / the best onion rings I’ve ever had . Loved this pub and would definitely return

We had a grwat early dinner on the most recent bank holiday weekend. The staff were very friendly and where happy to talk to my kids in welsh and answer their many questions. The food was fantastic so much so we tried to come back the follwing day but they were fully booked

The yorkshire pudding was so big my mother couldn't finish it! Recommend Sunday dinners.

Cracking pub-frankly better than anything Llanberis has to offer and well worth the 30 minute walk. The steak pie was awesome! Staff were all super friendly and very cosy vibes.

Very well kept beer. Tasted delicious!

Absolutely amazing food. Portion sizes were huge, even the children's meal arrived in the same size bowl as the adults. Staff were wonderful. Cheesy Garlic bread which I didn't photo was sooo cheesy and delicious. Photos show Vegetarian Lasagne, Children's Sausage Mash Peas Gravy and Philly Cheese Steak. We were a large party of 10 and the food came quickly. Two of our party had the pie which had the fluffiest pastry I've ever seen and they didn't stinge on meat filling. Can't recommend more highly.

Didn't book and they made room for us right away. Staff were friendly and attentive. Food was served quickly. The menu had a lot of your standard pub grub items along with several other exiting meals. The food was brilliant. Huge portions and cooked really well. Not often you get a mixed grill where the steak is actually really good! Kids meals were reasonably priced and massive. We will be back next time we're in Snowdonia.

Myself, family and friends visited this place for a Sunday Lunch. OMG!! We felt spoilt. Food was absolutely amazing. Thank you so much. Next time I'm in the area I will definitely be returning..❤️

Great pub and staff, food and beer very good. Would call again if in the area in our campervan.

Friendly pub with a mix of locals and visitors from the nearby campsite. Cosy inside especially in winter when the fire is lit. Food is fantastic and portions are extremely generous.

Nice pub/restaurant at the foot of Mt.Snowden. Pub stopover for self-sufficient motorhomes. Food was very tasty, but it took about 45 minutes between ordering and serving... (Okay, the place was quite full).

Called in this evening in our Campervan although we never stayed overnight thought we’d check it out. Idyllic location and the pub has decent parking to overnight. The beer and food is great and so is the service the staff are really friendly and helpful. Will be a regular as we have a seasonal pitch nearby and will stopover and have a few additional drinks highly recommend

Had an overnight stay here the other night in our motorhome. The lady behind the bar, assume to be the owner, very friendly and welcoming. Ordered the Vaynol Burger....now I have a big appetite and am normally disappointed when I eat out BUT this didn't dissapoint. Fantastic and tasty to boot. In addition the blonde Robinsons beer was good to take. All in all wonderful and thankyou forvletting us stay in your car park.

We didn’t order food. Were we too early? I have no idea. No one asked us what we wanted, no signs anywhere to tell us if food was available, how to order, or when it would be. We walked through, and back out again. I’m not intimidated by a pub full of men, but we were invisible and so left. I’d drove here aswell, which was pointless.

Great food Yorkshire pudding was massive but really nice will definitely call again

Found this lovely little pub while on holiday. Great food and staff..... very dog friendly too.... even serving dog dinners. Highly recommend and if we were local we would definitely be back again

We’ve just had Sunday lunch here today and the food was delicious! 8 roast dinners and 2 kids meals, all arrived at the same time lovely and hot. Every item on the roast dinner was delicious and the Yorkshire pudding was bigger than my son’s head ! More pros: Pre booked a table. Loads of parking. A playground next door. Pool table. Clean facilities. Friendly and attentive staff.

Brilliant environment. Big thanks to Julian for recommended drinks. Will come again

Great staff, lovey atmosphere and the best steak we've ever eaten ! The value for money was also fantastic, we'll defo be going back next time we are in the area.

Great big plate special and a great pint just what you need after a big hike. Perfect setting 👌 fantastic massive yourshire puds

Quality little find 10/10 very friendly staff, lovely atmosphere and food was unreal. After Watkins Path to the summit, we were famished!!! Such good value also, plenty of free parking out back. Highly recommended.

Very accommodating to both large parties and dogs, staff were extremely friendly, portion sizes of food were massive (not a negative) well needed after climbing Snowdon, perfect place for a travelling party with dog(s)

Sadly. Badly deteriorated service. Closed early and would not serve beer on Friday past 9:45 pm. Closed early and would not serve food on Saturday past 7:25. Beer awful - barrel aged. Other customers who did get served complaining about the food and sending it back. Shame. It used to be ok.

Great pub. Open fires and a super welcome. NB kitchen closes at 8pm.

Huge portions and friendly staff

Popped in for a cold one after a long hike in the Glyderau mountains. Very polite staff.

Food was very generous portions and great for post hike warming comfort! The staff were really friendly and went above and beyond. Me and my brother came in soaking and clearly quite cold and she told us the best spots to sit at to be warm and came and got us when a space by the fire warmed up! Thank you was a very lovely evening here 😁

Lovely Pub with a warm fire and healthy food portions, perfect after a days hiking! 🥾

Just had the Philly Steak and the Chicken Waffle burger and they were both beautiful. Huge portions and well priced. I highly recommend. Just what you need after a walk up Snowdon.

Best of the best homemade food 😋😋😋😋

Not being local we were a bit worried about where to eat tonight as we wanted to feel comfortable and not be ripped off. We were not disappointed! We came across this pub as had amazing reviews online, my partner had the ribs and I had steak and ale pie and honestly it was probably the best pie I’ve had and I’ve eaten tons of pies. Service was really friendly and welcoming, felt right at home and even had a game of pool and a few drinks while we were there, really highly recommend for anyone looking for amazing great value food with strong size portions and welcoming staff

We always enjoy our meals at this pub, There’s plenty of choice and the portions are great! Unfortunately the steaks are never cooked properly! Having huge mouthwatering steaks on the menu is great but never comes out as requested. If a 32oz steak or a 16oz ribeye is completely raw in the middle instead of medium rare or medium then place the steaks in the oven for 10 - 15 minutes, The chef doesn’t seem to understand the thickness of the meat! We enjoy the menu but would enjoy it even more if the steaks were cooked right! Definitely give this place a go as it’s a cosy friendly pub and reasonably priced!

Nice staff and decent hearty food after a hike. Was quite vibrant for a small village on a Friday and Saturday night. Only gripe was that two of the more interesting tap beers were off all weekend. I've got a bit sick of the others

Great 'local' atmosphere, with plenty of families and holidaymakers too. Traditional old pub, ales taste great and good quality massive portions. Warm and welcoming with open fires seemingly in all corners.

Lovely village pub in a lovely village. There is plenty of tables and there is even a pool table in the pub. You would not be disappointed with the meals but make sure you haven’t eaten much at all as the portions are big, I struggled to finish my meals. I had a chicken burger one night and a curry with chips and rice the other night. Only had one pudding, which was the sticky toffee and that was tasty too! was such a shame I couldn’t try a different on the second night as I was full from the meal. I would recommend in stoping here for a meal!

Just an excellent pub; friendly welcome, good pint, proper food. Perfect after a day in the mountains. Wish it was in Cornwall!

I love this pub ! I come here every time i climb snowdon. Great food with really generous portions. great local ales .

Very nice and Friendly service the staff were kind and talkative Extremely dog friendly they gave plenty of treats and water The food was amazing very big portions to fill you up will definitely be returning and we highly recommend

The best gammon egg and chips I've ever eaten!! Lamb rogan josh melted in the mouth! Portion sizes generous too and we were served really quickly! Very impressed... just what we needed after a 20km mountain hike... highly recommended!

Lovely pub in a beautiful spot. Friendly,welcoming staff and fabulous food! There's nothing worse than going out to eat to be served pretentious portions of mediocre food. The vaynol arms doesnt skimp on quality or portions when it comes to their food. I had the T bone steak. It was cooked perfectly! We will definitely be visiting again!

A true mountain pub, set right amongst the hills and in the shadow of Snowdon. Fantastic food, lovely beers and a proper roaring fire place. You often hope to stumble across a pub like this, but rarely do - a real gem, you have to make a stop when passing through Snowdonia. I had the steak and ale pie, once of the best I’ve ever had. Genuinely excellent food - and I could see everyone else was impressed with theirs. Very friendly, hospitable staff, topped it all off.

Cosy place with real fire. Welcoming and pleasant hostess. Great value Sunday roast. It has been served in heeps and a "Yorkshire pud" was most delicious ever. Tasty vegeterian sausages. We have taken half with us and also have fed a cheeky dog some leftover cooked carrots 😁🐶

Really lovely pub, great atmosphere, the dogs loved curling up in front of the open fire it was absolutely beautiful and the food was gorgeous !! Massive portions !! And they let us stay in car park free of charge in our little camper :) would definitely recommend

Great delicious food, big portions, decent beers, nice staff, log fire, good vibez ✅

Really friendly and nice atmosphere. Food was really good and big portions, very reasonably priced to and a good choice of dishes. Will definetly be back.

Brilliant country pub, incredible food with great portion sizes and lovely staff.

Good simple pub food, friendly staff, Plenty of food on the plate, homemade chips. Reasonably priced. Clean and plenty of choice

Great pub in Nant Peris. Lovely food, good portions.

Great beer. Kitchen closed 45 mins early on Thursday night. Tried to book for the Saturday night and told walk-in only policy. Same thing happened on Saturday - kitchen closed. Had a great curry in caernarfon.

Fab little pub, just popped in to get some pub lunch after long walk up snowdon with my daughter, and I must say I wasn't disappointed, the food was out of this world, I had the mix grill, which trust me when I say it was large portion it was big, my daughter gad chicken burger and that was so tasty, complements to the sheff jeep up the good work.

Food and service were fantastic.

It's all in my title really. Piping hot, huge portions of excellent pub grub - just the job if you've been up the hill and just the job if you're going. Excellent local beer too with friendly and efficient staff. Good old Vaynol, under new ownership for about a year now we were told and doing well. (PS, if you were here in the 80s you may recall the blackboard in the back room with 'Dr Death Topping Out on the Black Hole'. Sadly gone but the place has been made over very agreeably, so its time you went back!)

Called for coffee and it was good

Beautiful countryside pub, popular with campers, walkers etc. Well kept ales. Didn't try the food, but it looked good. Dog friendly, and friendly, helpful staff.

Friendly staff, food was delicious and great value for money !!

The food here will exceed your expectations. Great menu, good pub food and good service. They had good bear and a good Chardonnay. Children's menu was good and there were vegetarian options.

do the camping 2night near around and having dinner 2night here. first night only casual chips and cola but portion big enough only 3pound each. and 2nd night after did the scrambling via Crib Goch then i need to have good dinner and lamb also very tasty with reasonable price. service also nice. good choice for drink and dinner at here.

Great place! Portions are very generous and delicious.

do the camping 2night near around and having dinner 2night here. first night only causal chips and cola but portion big enough only 3pound each. and 2nd night after did the scrambling via Crib Goch then i need to have good dinner and lamb also very tasty with reasonable price. service also nice. good choice for drink and dinner at here.

Great value. Ate there twice whilst on a camping trip. Very good value, great food and good selection of beers. Would recommend.

Right down to earth. Birra Morretti AND Madri -what pub does 2 major lagers😍. We had steak and Ale pie (so tender) - so tasty. Hubby had the wings and full rack - he emptied the plate with a big smile and only bones left. The pub is opposite the campsite. Must come here again.

Fantastic food and a generous portion served here. Ample parking. Campervans can park overnight if a table is booked. A very good pint of Guinness is served here. I would definitely visit this place again. Highly recommended

A warm welcome with good ale and great food. Huge portions and a good choice of different meals. Loved our two visits whilst staying in Nant Peris

Excellent Sunday lunch - great value for money

What a welcome from the wind and rain after completing the 3 peaks in 29 hours!! The warmth both from the fire and the friendly staff (at one stage I had three staff looking after my drinks order) was just what was required. Thank you.

Visited three times over our weekend trip to Snowdonia, everyone loved it! Great service, nice atmosphere and good prices too

After spending a few days in Snowdonia area, looking for local pub, to no avail, we came across this lovely pub. It was perfect, staff were friendly, local beers on tap and decent wine list. The menu was extensive, we had lasagne, which was definitely homemade and was one of the best we have ever had. A pleasant change from usual pub grub. I hope the current chef continues to produce such delicious food for many years to come. Would definitely return if in the area.

Went here for dinner whilst camping opposite. Note - it doesn’t open til 5pm! Definitely missing a trick in not serving breakfast…. There’s nowhere around to get a breakfast! Lots of different menus available, food was delicious & plentiful. Very reasonably priced. Nice selection of wines.

Don't want to give away the surprise but the Yorkshire puddings are out of this world. Lovely, dog friendly service and accomodating to our group's dietary requirements.

Best chips ever. Real potatoes, soft inside, crispy on the outside. Not greasy, not salty. Perfect.

Super friendly pub, brilliant staff and lovely locals alike. The dog got spoiled, we got to play some pool and then sit and natter til closing!Perfect after a day's hike up Snowdon and just opposite two campsites too (if no one wants to be the designated driver)!

Vaynol burger was absolutely massive, thought I was gonna have a stroke after I finished it. Rack of ribs were equally as big. Just what was needed after a long walk.

Great British pub grub. It’s not fine dining, the burger was one of the better ones I have eaten, why in this country are all burgers well done, if this had been medium rare it would have been spot on. I had the trio of lamb chops the next night, very good, good beer too( the golden dragon) a bit if a rarity in north wales is good beer. Pleasant staff too, hard working as the place was very busy

Great food, good beer, amazing views.

Just along the road from the Snowdon Railway we called in here for a bite to eat The loose top pies were filled with steak in a rich ale gravy with chips and peas The burger was well stacked A good selection of ales

Nice place. Village before llanberis. Lots of midgies in June. Didn't eat there. Very Welsh speaking. Host and worker's nice!. I'm sure the food is great but just didn't feel like eating. Lovely place to camp and go up Snowdon via the park and ride and other mountains such as elidir fawr and the glyders

Just popped in for a pint, wish we had stopped for food, as on our way back through Bethesda there was only a kabab shop offering food... so bear in mind if you're hungry.

We turned up here after climbing Snowdon, we randomly googled dog friendly pubs nearby and after reading the reviews decided to try. It did not disappoint, a warm welcome and exceptional food, highly recommend. I had the lasagne which was delicious and my husband decided to go for the Vaynol Burger, delicious but very big!!

Went for Sunday Lunch today WOW Amazing. Never had food like it, Portions were massive . Everything was home made. Had 2 thick slices of beef and 2 thick slices and turkey ( my choice ) and husband had the turkey. Again 4 thick big slices with a big portion of stuffing . Carrots cabbage broccoli and cauli cooked to perfection as was the creamy buttery mashed potatoes and the 5 ! roast potatoes and the Yorkshire Pudding ? Never have I seen one so big and risen like a small loaf. Beautiful gravy . All staff were bi lingual and so polite efficient and very friendly. All this was only £11.50. A gem and we have already booked for my husbands birthday next month. By far the best Sunday lunch we have ever had in all the eating places we have visited. Please book and you will definitely not be disappointed. Fantastic and top marks to you all, See you very soon

Giving it 5 because the Sunday roast was one the best if not the best roast I've ever had. So good.

Down to earth pub, food was very good, and very reasonably priced. Web site says it's open on Mondays - it isn't!

I'm so disappointed with this pub. Such a great location, very touristic area, mountain views and easy parking, yet the owners don't seem to try to make the most out of this pub. The car park takes priority over the outdoor area, with tables scattered randomly in between and close to cars, bins, rubbish bins and some in a poorly maintained garden. The inside is dark and the ladies toilet dirty with no toilet roll at all. I visited on Sunday afternoon and the pub was fairly empty, so no excuses for poor facilities. Would not be coming back nor would I recommend. Such a shame a waste for what could be a great place.

Great food and lovely atmosphere 👌

Wow!!! What a hidden gem this place is. After a full day climbing in Snowdonia we stumbled across this wonderful traditional pub. Friendly staff. (Nothing to much trouble) Great selection of ales and wine 👌🏽 (Save the best til last) FOOD…. Great menu , huge portions and tasty! Just what we needed after a busy day. Will definitely be back. Well done to the hosts… you’re doing an amazing job.

Staff friendly, food ok , my friend had pie and mash the mash looked like left over mash re-heated , huge portions, and we we're asked to leave at 9.30 they wanted to close the bar which was a bit disappointing .

Food was average at best. Staff were great - recommend for a drink after a long days walking!

Lovely local pub on the edge of llanberris Good food and good service ☺️

We ate twice here recently as we were staying in the campsite opposite.They fitted 9 of us in last minute for food (rain ruined our bbq plans) and booked in the following night.The food is incredible!!large portions and very tasty.Some of the best pub food i have ever had!!Great beers too!

I made this reservation following the online link via the website. The pub had my name written in the diary and the amount of guests! Apparently my booking was not communicated! And this was my error! The blonde lady who said it wasn’t where she normally works was unhappy and had an unhelpful manner from the offset and ended the conversation with ‘I'm not going to stand here and argue the toss with you’ this isn’t the way you speak to someone. When we decided to go to another pub as we had been given 1 hour to look at the menu and eat before being kicked off the table the young dark hair girl clapped! And said she’s coming extremely childish. I can only imagine the blonde lady sets the tone for the other staff with her people skills that require work! Such a shame as this pub was recommended by the place we were staying! Although I’m glad we didn’t stay as the atmosphere wasn’t the best and the pub we went to was fantastic wonderful staff food and locals!

Was a lovely meal, really good portions all very tasty, would recomnend a visit ! Friendly helpful staff too 😁

Lovely place to eat! We had the lasagne and the double burger. Bother were impressive portion and very tasty. Will be back again to tackle the mixed grill!

Very friendly, traditional pub that does substantial meals! Popped here after work for a meal with colleagues- all enjoyed our meals, I wonder if anyone has ever ordered off the dessert menu! 🤔😀