Y Meirion in Gwynedd

It was dirty - flys everywhere , even though the bar lady was very polite It’s very small room We drank our drinks as quick as we could can left

Best experience ever! The staff are amazing and very kind , good customer service The best pub in town :] Would recommend

All the pics of food should be deleted as this pub does not do food! However, as stated by others they do welcome you to get a take away and bring it in - there are a Chinese and a chippy very close. Pub is very traditional working peoples drinking pub but we found everyone very friendly, despite us being very obviously not from that demographic!

Be aware - Y Meirion is no longer serving food; in fact we struggled to find anywhere to have a pint and a bit of lunch in Blaenau Ffestiniog.

We were in the area for work and popped out for dinner and then drinks after a meeting. We were a bit daunted initially, having come straight from a meeting in our formal clothes and being the only ones in the pub speaking English, but we were met with a friendly welcome from everyone. The lady behind the bar could tell I wasn't from the area and had a nice chat with me, asking how I was finding it all etc. The drinks are a little basic, for example the only proper (non fruity) cider is Strongbow, I would have liked to have had some local drinks available, but it's still a great place for a few casual drinks. Especially enjoyable was the Welsh language music with all the locals singing along - Iechyd da!

It was a shame that we were staying in the town on a Monday night, as very few places were open for food: Y Meirion a pub that was recommended. We had a warm welcome from the bar staff, and when we asked if food was available, were told that unfortunately not: "However," she said. "You're more than welcome to get a takeaway and eat it here in the pub." So we did - and we were even provided with napkins and cutlery. Great to have banter with some of the locals, and lovely to hear Welsh spoken (we tried, but are not proficient enough to say much more than the basics!).

This was our first stop on a little pub crawl myself and my partner had when we arrived at Ffestiniog. Was really nice.

I popped in here for a very quick drink after a 7 hour drive from Essex. There were only 3 people in the pub (locals) but they were friendly. It was the hottest day of the year. The lady behind the bar was very quick to serve me a nice cold pint of cider and offer my dog a bowl of water. She kindly filled my water bottle for me as I left too. The pub was clean, tidy and not cluttered at all. I walked past a few times and it was much livelier at the weekends!

Nipped in for a few drinks. Reasonable prices, good atmosphere and great to listen to the Welsh language being spoken. Recommended

Simple really. You walk into a pub at lunchtime and the person behind the bar makes you feel welcome, takes your cash and you take your drink. Perhaps one of the locals gives you a nod, which you return. You sit down and drink your drink. Not in this place. I walked in with my wife at luchtime. No-one was serving and the man behind the bar pointedly said not a word and continued to work on a light fitting. This continued when other customers came in and he turned his back. We left. Through all of this the regulars were peering at us as if we had come from a different world, which I suppose we had. The lesson; Blaenau is the same as ever. Stay on the train.

Stayed one night, warm welcome by owner. Comfortable room although could have supplied wash/shower liquids. Nice breakfast room and really great breakfast certainly no need for lunch! TV setup could have been better but this is minor detail. Overall great place to stay with good parking and good location. The original building (1902) was a baptist chapel ask owner for the history.

In the Meirion now having a pint, my favourite pub in all of Blaenau Ffestiniog. Went out for a fag earlier and Blod passed me, I said ‘iawn blod’ but he snobbed me, don’t know what his problem was.

Local pub but welcoming, they don’t do food but you can take food in, toilets ok, staff friendly enough

Lovely welcome off the local people. Good price. And lovely large pub food. Ideally located on the main road in the centre of the village. 😁

Read the reviews and booked a table here. It lived up to the hype. Only go for 2 if you are super hungry or greedy! The place comes across as a very popular locals pub (maybe more tourists in the summer) but the staff were super friendly and although very busy gave us lots of attention. The portion sizes are big and the prices very reasonable. Only constructive criticism - get some local beers in..even if it's just bottles...even if it's just for the tourists ;-) I'm drooling just thinking of that rib again. My advice, get there now!

We visited here after just arriving, the locals where very welcoming as well as the lady behind the bar. The locals are all welsh speaking but never made you feel uncomfortable and happy to give you directions to places to go and see. We will definitely visit again thank you

very welcoming staff! on the first night we went, they were not doing food but told us where the takeaway was and let us bring it back to eat in the bar. Really friendly and great service. We went back the second day to eat and the ribs were fab! portion size is not for the faint hearted.

I went here twice. Once for drinks, once for drinks and food. The second time I asked for the food menu and was given it. I waited for a friend to join me and passed the menu to the couple beside me. They ordered, then we were ready to order and were told sorry, the chef is full. It seems they set aside only so many portions and it would have been nice to know this beforehand. From what I could see (and remember, I'm not British) the food look fairly pub standard: fries/chips, peas and a meat.

Had 3 meals in this pub, excellent service but most of all excellent food. Large portions, particularly the home-made Lasagne. lovely, friendly staff. Well recommended

We came here while staying in the area and had a few drinks and it was lovely. Every one was so friendly (staff and the locals). The flavoured gin that they make here was lovely! Give cherry bakewell a try. A lovely little pub.

A local in town, went here after no one wanted to serve at the ty gorsaf, glad I did, staff were friendly and some of he most comfortable chairs there are in any pub. Not the greatest selection of beer but a good locals pub

Found this by accident, but what a find! Food is soooo good, lots of it, cooked to order, and the special night is Thursday for Spare Ribs.Not to be missed! Prices are very good for the amount of food on your plate. Pub is clean and tidy, perhaps a little cramped in the `restaurant` area, but don`t be put off with that. Very friendly staff, will help with any queries you may have. Wheelchair accessable.

We visit this wonderful pub weekly staff are always welcoming fantastic food drinks at reasonably priced . Great place to socialise Thank you John & Delyth & staff xx

Booked on the back of TA, when we got there we were unsure wether to stay. There were quite a few drunk people there and unsure how comfortable we were. However not much choice and we booked a table, everything improved from here. Staff were friendly and helpful, we had to give 5* due to food. It is great pub grub and very reasonably priced. Wish it every success!

Had a meal in Y Meirion early evening on a Friday. Pub very busy (and noisy!) but in a nice way with a lot of chatter by cheerful people. The pub is a traditional, basic local, which I much prefer to the 'plastic' chain pubs you often find these days. No frills, but good atmosphere. Although we are not local but are tourists visiting the area, we felt very welcome. We found the last table available, and ended up eating in the bar area rather than the restaurant section. Our dog was welcome too, which is important for us. The lager was very nice and the meals were superb. We both ha steak which was very nicely done.

Called into this gem of a place Greeted by Sera so very friendly every pub should have a Sera. Ales was served with a smile and at the correct temperature. Food looked gorgeous but we were going for an Indian.will go back for food another time a must for locals and visitors alike

A nice local this in the centre of town. Very popular with Blaenau folk (the English are very welcome too :) ) and with a nice atmosphere in here. Decent enough beers. Good pub in general.

Went to this pub at the end of our day in Blaenau. Plenty of cheer and decently priced drinks and great service. Very friendly staff (Delith)

Lovely friendly people kind to us and our dog Bella made to feel welcome and food sugestion was right as such good food for really good price . Warmed us all up with a lovely cuppa thank you .

The staff were very welcoming, the food was fantastic, it was served very very quickly and was delicious we ate there twice in our three night stay, would recommend highly

We had a table of 8 and all had something different. We were all delighted with our meals, served piping hot, Great presentation. Staff are warm and welcoming. John is great

i realy like the Meirion,but the place is far 2 small,when they have entertainment,the vocalist is stuck in a corner with no room 2 move,mind u its the same with the punters,tables 2 close together,but i must say i enjoyed the Alcohol in the Merion,and...

This is my local and often have food here. I have the ribs, which is the best ribs i've ever had. Very reasonable price. Very welcoming staff. The pub only accepts cash. Its better to book a table, usually pop in or on social media...

We turned up rather tired and hungry at a perfectly ordinary looking pub. We popped out head in first to see if they could put up with 5 of us and that question alone was greeted with a welcoming response. We dithered about popping in...

Called in for lunch after taking the train from Porthmadog. We received a warm welcome and enjoyed good pub food at a very reasonable price. Our dog was welcome too. My son had a rump steak for just under £10 it was beautifully cooked and...

Wir kamen montags nach Blaenau Ffestiniok und fragten im Bahnhof nach einem guten Restaurant. Nachdem wir 3 Adressen vergeblich angelaufen sind fragten wir im Y Meirion nach Pubfood. Leider war auch hier der Koch in Freizeit aber die Wirtin hatte einen guten Vorschlag: Gegenüber befindet sich ein chinesisches Take-Away Lokal, das geöffnet hatte. Wir holten uns dort die Speisen und durften diese im Pub im Eßbereich verzehren. Getränke gab es ja im Pub und wir waren die Attraktionfür die anderen Gäste.

This hoteldid not take cards so it was lucky we had some cash on us. Dining room not very big but food OK for a first night where most of the town appeared deserted in terms of eateries.

Lovely friendly staff and locals - good quality plain cooking very reasonable prices - and they allow dogs in - what's not to love !

Un buen sentido de pub. Precios justos y buena comida en el bar o el restaurante. Personal muy amable y los lugareños. Un poco básico, pero como dice el título, mi tipo de pub. Volveré

Buen servicio, excelente comida con porciones generosas. Teníamos las costillas, y carne lasaña y sobresaliente todos eran excelentes raciones tamaño

Dos noches estupendas compartido con la gente especialmente Junio detrás de la barra y su compañero Stuart. Buena comida aunque el chef no trabaja los lunes están bastante contentos de traer un llevar.

Very warm and friendly welcoming from bar staff. Nice and cosy atmosphere. We enjoyed it a lot. Pub is located in the middle of town centre.

Small quaint pub with limited cask ales but was very welcome and plenty of friends to enjoy it with.

Having been bought a weekend break at near by hotel weather being poor called into pub for a drink and ended up staying in there for 6 hrs and found staff and local folk to be really friendly and food and beer to be fantastic would recommend trying it if your in the village

Good sized menu, HUGE portion sizes, friendly staff, with a very local Welsh feel! (Terrible wallpaper)

I would say great for a quick bite and a beer. If you want a great meal go 30 seconds up the road to the curry house.

Were passing by and tempted to go inside for a coffee break. The Lady was welcoming, and readily served coffee, even though the machine was broken. Said that no charge due to instant coffee, but we insisted - as the coffee was up to usual Cafe standards at least! I supped a couple of pints of great Welsh local beer, which was good value too. The pub was nice and clean, with groups of locals enjoying a chat and laughs together with a crowd of outdoor types (whom seemed to come in for the warmth!) were enjoying a pool game in one of the back rooms.

We didn't have many dinner options so decided on this pub for dinner. It was nice with a rather good size menu, (I got ham, chips, salad and coleslaw & my friend got fried shrimp, chips and peas). If you're looking for a simple place with a variety of food this is a good place to stop at.

Popped in looking for a quick drink... saw the menu and decided to eat here. The ribs were amazing- tasty and soft. Stayed for several drinks next to the warm fireplace.

Came here on Friday for a meal, absolutely fantastic, had the ribs and mfc, it was to die for!! The lady who served us was excellent her name was delyth!! She is an asset to this establishment

I have visited the Meirion a few times in the last year and each time I have been made to feel very welcome by the staff and locals alike. The food is reasonably priced and the portions are huge.

Always a warm welcome and the locals are very friendly. Although Welsh is their first tongue, they have no problems chatting to you in English - if only we could return the favour eh?I have been there many time and enjoyed the banter and friendliness of the people there.

After our "local" was closed for several months, we had to venture a bit further afield for decent pub food as the only other alternative near us was dreadful (Oakley Arms).So we hopped on a bus and ended up in Blaenau Ffestiniog, and Y Merion. Firstly, they sell decent beer - not sure about ales - and the locals and staff are friendly. The owner John is very accomodating. What can you say about the food? Its Pub food, but as good if not better than anywhere else and for the price you can't complain. In fact, we had family staying with us from Holland and they preferred Y Meirion to Dylans in Criccieth!I love the Steak and Ale pie, and the ribs are delicious. Burger decent and their own "MFC" (Merion Fried Chicken) is great too go for the spicy version.I get fed up paying for mediocre food that is was overpriced, which is why the Meirion is now my favourite pub for food in the area. It is what it is - and you more than get what you pay for and doesn't pretend to be anything other than decent, honest food at a sensible price. Obviously, everybodys tastes are different, but this is the best value for money pub food you'll get. Best to book as it is a small pub with limited seating.

Lovely friendly pub would recommend the Steak & Guinness pie staff were excellent would definitely eat here again.

We called the day before Wales quarter final game in the Euros for a drink. Very friendly staff and locals. Booked a table for two days later as there were only four tables in the back room. When we arrived the staff were not pushy about getting us to the table, fed and out again. We ordered food and had a drink in the bar. When it was ready we were called through. Wow! The food. 7hour slow roasted pork rib in there own sauce. And if you wanted you could overdose and have 2 of these with all the trimmings, and very cheap too. Shall be returning to give them more business, very soon

We hadn't planned to eat here, however we were given no other choice, as the other pub in the village wasn't serving food the night we were there.Unfortunately this is a smallish pub, and if you want to eat, I'd suggest booking a table, as there aren't that many available.There's nothing fancy or stylish about this pub, it's your bog standard. What makes this place is the people.The guy at the bar was very helpful, always service with a smile, and good banter.Another guy seems to mostly run the kitchen when it is needed but produces excellent food. Seems to be all homemade! Impressive portions. We have their curry, southern fried chicken and gammon steak. There was nothing left on the plates! And of course you have to have room for dessert, which again was delicious and good portions of custard (which is normally in short supply at pub restaurants).We were checked on regularly to make sure we wanted for nothing, and the overall price for 5 people eating a main course, and 3 desserts was under £50! Very happy with this place. Would highly recommend, especially if you like to chat to the locals. Prices are cheap, but you get good service and excellent food.

I'm staying in Blaenau for a couple of nights and there really isn't much choice when it comes to restaurants- the only places I found open were a fish & chip shop, Indian (which is excellent- I've reviewed that on here too) and Y Meirion. The menu looked pretty good so I went in. The interior (much like the exterior) is not exactly welcoming- it's very much a locals pub and has a good atmosphere for drinking but the dining experience leaves rather a lot to be desired.When I found a menu, the bar lady (who was extremely polite and friendly) read out a list of what they didn't have- which was pretty much half the menu. Alas, this list didn't include their steak and Guinness pie so I settled for that; unfortunately 2 minutes later she came back to tell me that they had in fact run out of this too.Anyway I chose the Chicken Kiev and some garlic & herb bread. This garlic and herb bread (which when put like they do on the menu sounds lovely) was abysmal- it was cheap frozen cardboard with not a hint of garlic (or herbs) and had been frozen so long that even when cooked there were ice stains on the bottom.The chicken kiev was on the other hand very garlicky yet the chicken was terrible and the breadcrumbs soggy, and a very pale colour as opposed to the usual crisp golden brown- yet again the cheapest frozen rubbish they could find no doubt. The chips would probably have been nice had they not been cold. The baked beans were good though...It was indeed cheap but I wouldn't have wanted to pay even that for the food they offered My advice- avoid!

This is a fairly basic, honest pub with regular evening entertainment. Check whether the kitchen is open if you want food. The food itself was not the healthiest, but there isn't a lot of choice in Blaenau. We were invited to get a takeaway and bring it back to the pub to eat (no food on Easter Saturday or any Sunday). Very friendly people.

What a great night. Food was amazing and plentiful. Staff we pleasant and helpful. The artist was Ian Taylor and he was brilliant. All in all an excellent night X

I have been to this pub a few times and have always felt most welcome. The staff, especially Andrew behind the bar, are wonderful and the locals are warm and welcoming. I will be back :)

The Sunday roast lunch was as good as my welsh mum makes. The small portion size was ample and the large size nearly beat my husband! I want to visit again in the Summer months with the dog, but subject to finding somewhere dog friendly to stay! I have marked this pub as mid range but really it is cheaper than where I live and for standard like for like far better.

we were looking for a good B and B , we got a great B and B , the team here really care , from the cold brewed coffee on arrival through to when u leave , i would go back time after time

I didn't eat here because I was too late and they had run out of food. However, the barman did allow the refugees from the the hotel down the road, of which I was one, to eat their take away Chinese in the bar. He offered me the same facility but I managed to get a table at Red Chilies Indian restaurant just down the road; albeit rather later than I wished. Nevertheless, good for him! Very nice local pub, with well kept ale, Old Speckled Hen as I recall, well run with an interesting bunch of locals. Everyone I spoke to recommended the food here so bad luck for me that I was too late!! Thanks for a nice evening drink anyhow.

After reading reviews we decided to take the plunge and visit the Y Meirion. We did not regret it! What a stereotypical local should be, but with all of the service of a place on the high street. Staff couldn't do enough for us, no matter how busy. Even the locals themselves were friendly and approachable. Typical good pub grub! Portions were huge and so tasty. Recommend the steak and Ale pie . YUM! If you're in the area, Deffo worth a trip!

Best Sunday dinner in a while, lovely food, generous portion size. Service was very good. Pub was full of locals which complimented the atmosphere.

Called in on Saturday for an evening meal, pub is used mainly by locals, but had a nice welcome from man behind the bar, food was of decent pub standard and reasonably priced, very good portion size for the price, would definitely pop in again if in the area.

very simple but highly recomended menu spare ribs best in the county very friendly in the heart of snowdonia, and the village itself is worth seeing lots to do

Not bad. We did not eat as it was a little rough round the edges. More of a local pub than a tourist friendly spot.

The food was fantastic. What all pub food should be like. Highly recommend. The staff are friendly. The gentleman behind the bar was fantastic. He was on his own and was very busy but took care of our every need. Would definitely go again.

We came across this little pub on a trip on the Welsh highlands train. On arrival the chef was upstairs talking with the customers, he informed us that everything was on the menu bar the lasagne. We ordered the meirion fried chicken and that was the best part of the day, home made gravy and fresh made fried chicken, my mouth is drooling again just thinking about it! The chef also came and asked for our opinion after we had eaten, which was a lovely touch. The next Gordon Ramsay!

had alovely meal in here so warm and friendly to would go back there anytime the service was so friendly all the ppl in Blaenaue are lovely

used this pub ever night from Friday to sunday man behind bar made you feel welcome rally good at is job also most local in pub find time talk to you made you welcome pub open to midnight on Friday Saturday

We went here for a bite after bounce beyond and had a Sunday roast 6 of us went at 14.20 and were 20 mins late for lunch but they said we can eat which was greatThe price was £6.95 and £1 for a cup of tea so we did not expect much but it was great,a good portion which filled 6 hungry lads and well cooked with a choice of lamb,beef or turkey and all were excellent with peas,sprouts,carrots,Cauliflower cheese yorkshire puds gravy etcA bargain,great locals,staff and a happy chatty chef. Worth a visit for a hearty pub lunch

I have visited here twice, it was recommended to me by a friend who stays in Blaenau as a good place to get an evening meal and I certainly wasn't disappointed. A good choice on the menu, a good chef and a good serving of your order. Stayed round the corner from here on my 2nd visit and it seems a very popular pub. Well worth a visit

I had the Welsh Steak Casserole with Puff Pastry, very tasty. I visited on a quite night and found the service excellent.

We stayed at Gwesty Ty Gorsaf on a 6 Nations weekend. The atmosphere there was awful and they had three people in watching the match. We walked up the road and found this pub - what a difference! Ended up staying all day and were given a very warm welcome by the lovey locals, they even moved so we could sit and watch the rugby. Food was good, atmosphere was brilliant! Certainly raised our opinions of Blaenau Ffestiniog, and would make us consider another visit!

Not his cup of tea ( beer) We almost chose to eat here but.. my husband said it was a bit dated & full of unfriendly locals. Sure it's nice enough but not for a family meal out.

Staff really friendly. Food brilliant. Drinks plentyful. Loved the atmosphere. Real gem in Wales. Sad to come home. Will definitely be back.

Fantastic food, Great Company, Very Friendly well worth a visit This is our first visit to Wales will definitely be returning

Set within the picturesque slate hills of Blaenau Ffestiniog, this little gem of a tavern is very warm and welcoming. John is a fantastic landlord, he always aims to please. The food is out of this world, and very reasonable. Definately worth a visit.

Advised to eat here and was not disappointed. The meals were of great quality and exceptionally large! The owner/chef could not do enough to please even offering to bag up what we couldn't eat! The bar staff and regulars were all very welcoming. Would definitely recommend.

We arrived in the daytime for a quick bit to eat for lunch. This is a cosy, but tired pub with friendly staff. The service was really friendly, and that was great. We were told that there wasn't any card service, so we ordered from the lunch menu. The menus weren't clean, and that was one of the reasons for losing one star.The decor was tired, and it our seats could have been cleaned. So one more lost star.The food, in the nicest possible way, was frozen. the burgers we had were served with chips and a bap, but no salad. The portions were good sized, but neither of us ate the full meal. Sadly, I would say to look elsewhere.

Good food served with a smile. Busy pub on a friday evening. We had our meal in the back dining room which was fine.

Food is excellent... very tasty... g8t portions... good prices. Caln't beat freshly made wholesome grub. Best pastry I have ever had with there pies. The locals are very friendly, and make one very welcome. Thank you for a g8t time.

Was stopping down the road om business and decided to have a walk after looking at my hotels menu. Came across your pub and got a good greeting decided to have a beer and watch the football. Ordered food which was superb especially for the price. Decided to stop in and watch the whole match

Great welcome even being tourists to the area. Locals very welcoming! Staff very friendly. Great value food and drinks

I remember this being a pub since I was a boy.In those days one ofthe favourites was Ind Coop xxx,Nowadays modern beers havereplaced all that.Service is good,with helpfull information about all local sightseeing.Being in the centre of Blaenau,and on the main road,it's easy to find.

This has become my local. The staff are warm and friendly, and nothing is too much trouble. The Sunday lunches are HUGE and delicious and the best value going. I can only manage a kids portion! Drinks prices are reasonable. The weekend entertainment is great fun .... Never any trouble and everyone getting on and having a good time. Call in and try it.

We went for a nice relaxing eve out,and the barmaid was very rude with us,even shouting at us.We will never ever come back again!

The staff are all very polite and friendly, food is delicious and good value for money, atmosphere in the pub is very welcoming! Will definately be visiting again :)

I first went to The Meirion a couple of months ago with a crowd and I loved it. We had ordered in advance as there was quite a crowd of us but lots of other people were eating and the place was generally buzzing. My friend and I shared a plate of gorgeous nachos and we I enjoyed it so much I insisted that we went to celebrate my birthday.We booked a table for 6 (in the end there was 8 of us) but when we got there not only was there no table reserved, neither was there anywhere for 6 people to sit together. Still the barmaid bought us menus (two to share between us) and we went to the bar to order our food. Four of us chose the nachos to share and were told that they no longer served them, despite them being on the menu we had been handed. We then asked for rump steaks and were told they only had two, only one lasagne and two gammon steaks.The bar maid kept saying that she wouldn't take our order to the kitchen until we had all ordered as the food wouldn't all arrive together - at that point we weren't particularly bothered about that as we intended to stay for the evening anyway but she was most adamant.I then said that I felt a bit let down, in that, I had got several people to travel from Porthmadog to spend the evening there on my recommendation and that they didn't have anything that we wanted. The barmaid replied that she was only telling us what she didn't have. At no point did she either offer us an apology and continued with a most unfortunate attitude.The final straw came when I asked to pay for my friend and my meals and she said 'we don't do cards'. Again no apology or explanation.As it meant that we would have had to have walked back to the town to get money from the hole in the wall we decided that we would all go and eat somewhere else.Within five minutes of arriving in Ty Gorsef they had laid up and lit handles on a lovely table for eight and we had a lovely meal and plenty more drinks.I rarely write bad reviews being of the camp 'if you have nothing nice to say, say nothing' but I think the management or owners of The Meirion should know that they not only lost the sale of eight meals and drinks that evening, but that none of us will go back and this is mainly due to the wholly unacceptable attitude of the bar maid who could really benefit from training in customer service.

Big John an little John have done a great job at introducing food into the pub. Had Chicken wings and Steak... Fantastic quality... Family of 4 with starter mains and drinks... £44! Amazing...

Went out of their way to help us enjoy our meal.Very good food and helpful staff.Good value for money.They realised that i had mobility problems and went out of their way to seat us quickly.