Looking to treat the important woman in your life? With Mother’s Day right around the corner, it’s time to start booking that special table. Treat her to a lovely meal in a stunning location. We’ve compiled a list of a few local recommendations that would be ideal for a Mother’s Day lunch or dinner.
The Black Boy Inn, Caernarfon
This family-run establishment has earned a well-deserved reputation for quality, and champions a ‘field to fork’ ethos; serving and sourcing food as locally as possible, from suppliers around the Anglesey and Gwynedd area. A warm and friendly welcome is always extended, quickly followed by the smells and promises of good food. The Black Boy Inn offers a traditionally Welsh experience and environment. The perfect setting for a Mother’s Day spent in the heart of Snowdonia.
The Cottage Loaf, Llandudno
“The Loaf” as it is more commonly known, has everything you could want from a Welsh country style pub. With its rustic features; open fires, colourful gardens, hearty homemade food, old heavy furniture, and beautiful wooden beams. Hidden down a backstreet in the centre of Llandudno town, this quirky pub has rave reviews, a wonderful menu selection, and a fabulously well-stocked bar. Embracing the ideas that Welsh is best, sourcing a lot of local produce and utilising what’s right on their doorstep.
The Erskine Arms, Conwy
This traditional Georgian coaching inn is nestled in the spectacular medieval walls of Conwy. With a relaxed and comforting interior, it’s easy to explain why this is a popular choice for locals and visitors alike. Decorated with a rustic welsh feel, a laid-back and friendly atmosphere, fresh local food, and great local ales.
The Queen’s Head, Glanwydden
With a traditional pub and dining experience promised from the word go; this hidden gem is a quintessential small Welsh village pub with its low beams, lots of wood, crackling log fires in the winter, and of course; the warmest of welcomes year round. A regularly changing seasonal menu keeps people coming back for more; here, variety really is the spice of life!
Pen-y-Bryn, Upper Colwyn Bay
Located in Upper Colwyn Bay, the views are definitely something to write home about; the garden and terrace offer unparalleled views of the bay and the Great Orme. Whilst the exterior of the building isn’t necessarily something spectacular, the interior has been given some TLC. Beautiful oak floors, old style open fires along with old furniture and bookcases galore. With daily changing menus, there’s always a surprise waiting for you here; but you’ll always find something to tempt your taste buds.
Watson’s Bistro, Conwy
Set in the historic walled town of Conwy, Watson’s is the well-hidden diamond in the rough. Homemade is the focus here. The finest locally sourced produce is turned into sumptuous dishes coming out of the kitchen. Although a smaller dining experience, the ambiance is second-to-none; with the conservatory offering a slightly more secluded dining option or you can enjoy the main room with its quirky decorations.
The White Lion, Llanelian
Good traditional food served in a good old fashioned family relaxed atmosphere. The White Lion is possibly the oldest country inn in North Wales, with parts dating back over 1200 years; the current building still retains its original Welsh slate floors and oak beamed ceiling. Home cooked food using Welsh produce, it doesn’t get much better.
The Bull, Beaumaris
With food to suit your mood, The Bull is a contemporary restaurant that offers a memorable dining experience. Ingredients matter; making the most of the beautiful surroundings is paramount. Local seafood and meats; fresh crab and mussels, Anglesey reared lamb and Welsh beef are prized above all else. Celebrate something special at The Bull.
Dinorben Arms, Bodfari
Steeped in history, nestled in the small village of Bodfari, The Dinorben Arms is loved by those who enjoy old fashioned dinner dates whilst also enjoying the newer elements. The food creates a passion for quality fresh ingredients, which are prepared, cooked and presented in a modern but classic way.
The Kinmel Arms, St George
The Kinmel Arms is a pub that quite literally, lives and breathes good food. It’s all about rocking the taste buds with local produce. Located in Abergele, this 17th-century pub exudes charm and style. If elegant dining is your goal, give the Kinmel a whirl; this is sure to be a pleasing choice.
North Wales has plenty of choice for a wonderful Mother’s Day lunch – enjoy lots of good food, company, and scenery.
