Places to eat

Both of us are born and bred in north Wales and have a wealth of local knowledge. If you decide to stay at Cae Lal, check out Y Sied for tourist information.

Here’s our top picks of places to eat no more than 15 minutes’ drive from Cae Lal. Click on the name of the restaurant to access their own website:

Blue Sky, Bangor High Street

Rustic dining with ethical ethos. 9:30am-5pm (kitchen closes at 4pm). Booking advisable. 01248 355444

Kyffin Café, High Street Bangor

Healthy vegetarian coffee shop with over 40 variety loose teas home-made cakes, g/f and vegan options. 10am-4:30pm. No need to book. 01248 355161

Caffi Clena, upper Bangor

Impressive Greek-style interior – café/restaurant/bar with street food influence menu. 10am-11pm. Evening booking advisable. 01248 353031

Clio Lounge, Bangor High Street

Fun, eccentric interior, great vegan, g/f and kids’ menu, dog friendly. Dine in or takeaway. Great for cocktails too. 9am-11pm weekdays/midnight weekends. No need to book. 01248 364509

Bangor Tandoori Restaurant

Traditional Indian & Bangladeshi cooking presented in a snug venue with a warm vibe. Dine-in or takeaway. Bring your own booze. 5-10pm (check Bank Holidays hours). 01248 364123

Torna a Surriento, Bangor

Proper Italian restaurant, in a stunning location next to the Bangor Pier. Dine in or takeaway. 4pm-9pm (check Bank Holidays hours). Booking advisable. 01248 208488

Garden Cantonese, near train station Bangor

Homemade and high quality authentic Cantonese food. Great vegetarian and vegan options. Friendly staff. Dine in or Takeaway. 1pm-9pm Tuesdays-Saturdays. Booking advisable on weekends. 01248 362189.

Tŷ Golchi, Y Felinheli

Casual dining, gift shop and take away. 9:30am-4pm. Booking advisable. 01248 671922

Traditional pub and restaurant with amazing view over the Menai Straights. Friendly atmosphere and traditional pub menu. Great place to relax with a glass of wine. 11am-12am. Call to check kitchen hours. Booking advisable. 01248 670359

Thai at Y Fic, Y Felinheli

Authentic Thai restaurant. Dine in or takeaway. Booking advisable. 01248 671738

Plus 39, Menai Bridge

Simple authentic Italian Pinsas (posh pizzas!) with a dash of Welsh welcome. Dine in or takeaway. Mondays-Tuesdays 8am-8pm. Wednesday-Saturdays 8am-9pm. Book or drop in. 01248 717038

Dylan’s Restaurant, Menai Bridge

Modern styling with a boatyard theme. Stunning views across the Menai Straights. Great for seafood. Famous pizzas. Great atmosphere. Booking highly advisable. 01248 716714

Freckled Angel, Menai Bridge

Fine dining small plates. If you’re looking for something special, this is it. Monday – Thursday 5pm-8:30pm. Friday-Saturday 5-11:30pm. 01248 209952

Green Olive, Menai Bridge

Small, but perfectly formed vegan café. Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm (kitchen closes at 4pm). Booking advisable. 01248 716932

Tafarn y Bont, Menai Bridge

Gastro pub with hi quality British menu. Great selection of drinks. Open all week. Call to check kitchen hours. Booking advisable. 01248 716888

Anglesey Arms, Menai Bridge

Pub favourites menu, lovely beer garden with a play area. Great for families with young children. Open all week. Call to check kitchen hours. Booking advisable. 01248 712 305

Taxi numbers:

Premier Cabs, Bangor 01248 362362

Chubbs Cabs, Bangor 01248 353535