Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in North Wales

OpenTable

Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes in North Wales? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Con Amici Italian Bar and Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (892)

£25 and under

Italian

Denbigh

About the restaurant

We are a family owned modern Italian restaurant and bar run by the proprietor Joe Lynch and his son Ryan Lynch.
The name Con Amici comes from the Italian family and friends dining ethos which translates to eating with friends where families and close friends come together to have a meal around a table whether it is at home or in a restaurant, making it a big event. This is what we want our customers to experience when they visit our restaurant.

Top review

Chris

Dined 7 days ago

Great food as always, and ftriendly staff. Easy booking process through open table.

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4.8

4.8 (919)

£26 to £40

British

Porthmadog

About the restaurant

Welcome to Aberdunant Hall where we have our fantastic outdoor heated terrace (during peak season), cosy restaurant with an ambient atmosphere in which to dine.

Our Menu consists of a number of classic dishes, steaks and meats from the Grill as well as a collection of more sophisticated plates. Dinner is served Monday to Saturday with our fabulous Home cooked Carvery on Sundays. Please see contact our teams for details of timings as service times and offerings are subject to change.

We only serve quality wines and beers and the tastiest food which is sourced from local suppliers. Adam Ellis our Exec Chef has designed our menus with a wide variety of options for special diets and with just a little tweak can be altered to suit the majority or diets.

We also have an area for guests who wish to bring their dogs when you dine. However please note that this must be notified in advance. Should we not be advised of your requirement prior to arrival we not be able to accommodate.

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Geoff

Dined 3 days ago

We were a group of five and chose the Sunday carvery. 4 had starters which were excellent. All five had carveries. Meat was good and potatoes and veg good, although it would have been nice to have a larger choice. We all had puddings which again were excellent. Service was first class. With three alcoholic drinks and a soft drink our bill came to £145, so not the cheapest, but definitely not the dearest food around.

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Popular dish

Sirloin Steak

The Potted Lobster - Abersoch

4.8

4.8 (768)

£41 and over

Seafood

Pwllheli

About the restaurant

The Potted Lobster Abersoch offers a unique and relaxed dining experience with a menu packed with fresh, locally sourced seafood. Quality is at the heart of everything we do, serving up simple yet delicious flavours using only the freshest ingredients sourced from around the coastline.

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Helen

Dined 2 days ago

Fabulous food, friendly attentive staff, nice atmosphere -everything you want for a meal out - it’s not often everything ticks the boxes - well done team

The Nest Pop-Ups

4.8

4.8 (22)

£41 and over

British

Holyhead

About the restaurant

Welcome to Nest Pop Ups.
Please see our website for where you can find us next.
We look forward to seeing you shortly.

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Jacqui

Dined on Aug 23, 2024

The 10th Anniversary of the annual Nest Pop-Up at Trearddur Bay Boat House on the Isle of Anglesey was outstanding. The venue is magical yet 'queky' in a nice way which adds to the ambience of the setting. The staff are fantastic they are welcoming from the minute you walk in offering beverages straight away which is always a plus. The front of house staff are super knowledgable about the food being served & their attention to your needs is first class. The Chefs are truly amazing the food was soooo delicious it took my culinary experience to a different level. The wine list was excellent & varied there was something for all tastes & complimented all the dishes. It was my second 2yr attending this 'Pop-up' I will now have to wait 12 months till they venture onto my Island again🤞Thank you Xx

Ial Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (367)

£25 and under

Contemporary British

Wrexham

About the restaurant

Here at iâl Restaurant, we are passionate about creating an excellent dining experience whilst caring for our environment. iâl Restaurant offers only the best contemporary cuisine, produced using a mix of home grown and locally sourced Welsh ingredients. Using the Welsh and European Farm to Fork strategy, we farm our own meat, grow our own fruits and vegetables, and produce our own dairy with our colleagues at Northop and Llysfasi farm. In collaboration with Coleg Cambria, we introduce to you a fresh approach to dining, here in the heart of Wrexham town centre. In light relaxing surrounding, submerse yourself with friends and family in our beautiful retreat. Where the music is acoustic and the lights dimmed, come sample our signature 15 hour cooked beef brisket dish or let us choose for you with our weekly specials. If the sound of that doesn't grab your attention, the smell of our fresh focaccia and sourdough we bake everyday will.

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Lesley

Dined on Aug 16, 2024

Absolutely gorgeous meal in Restaurant Ial. Service was attentive and good value for money. Would definitely recommend.

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Bryn Williams at Porth Eirias

4.6

4.6 (3390)

£25 and under

Seafood

Colwyn Bay

About the restaurant

This big open space with its easy, informal mood has an open kitchen where Bryn’s team of chefs turn simple, local, seasonal ingredients into extraordinary bistro-style food. Menus are served all day by interesting people who really understand food, and there are no rules, so you can do what you like: tuck into breakfast, graze over small plates at the bar, share a Sunday feast with family, watch the sun go down with friends. Good times with good people, and no distance between you and the beach.

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Mike

Dined 4 days ago

Found this restaurant on the Michelin Guide for a meal en route to Conwy. The reviews were true to their word and everything was great. Will certainly visit again.

The Millstone

4.6

4.6 (231)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

Penyffordd

About the restaurant

We’re an independent, family-owned bar and restaurant located in the heart of Penyffordd, North Wales.
Our menu is focused on modern, seasonal dishes using only the freshest ingredients and local produce. All of our dishes are made to order and we offer dining both inside and outside on our terrace.

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Steve

Dined 7 days ago

Excellent food choices and well presented, generous portions. Staff enthusiastic and well informed. Other diners were well behaved and pleasant. I would return and would recommend to others.

Marian Resort & Spa

4.6

4.6 (41)

£25 and under

British

Prestatyn

About the restaurant

Expect impeccable service in the elegantly designed VIEW restaurant at the Marian Resort & Spa, in an area of outstanding beauty, in the pretty village of Dyserth just outside Prestatyn, in the Welsh county of Denbighshire.

Celebrating the best of seasonal Welsh produce, combining much-loved local dishes with classic cuisine from around the world, with an expansive wine list is also on offer and our friendly staff are on hand to help you choose the perfect wine to compliment your meal.

The stylish space offers great food that can be tailored to individual food occasions, be that lushes lunches to celebratory dinner dates, with menus for a range of requirements, whilst enjoying sweeping views of the North Wales coastline.

With dishes for everyone to enjoy, with vegetarian and vegan options available.

VIEW Restaurant is open to both guests staying at the resort and the general public.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Jul 7, 2024

11 of us went for Sunday Lunch at the Marion Resort and Spa. Thank you To our hosts David and Ricardo and the ladies who served us. The food was excellent, the setting and views and live music added to a very enjoyable afternoon. We will be back. 👏👏👏👏 Should also mention Diane the restaurant receptionist who took our booking as she was very professional and managed this largish booking well.

Next Door - Llandudno

4.5

4.5 (246)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

Llandudno

About the restaurant

We’re proud to say that we champion local produce and regional suppliers; from
Mermaid Seafoods here in Llandudno to Dolmeinir Meats, whose wares come direct
from the family farm on Anglesey. We bake our own bread every day, make each
and every sauce or accompaniment – the mayo, the bearnaise, the dips, the
chutneys – although we’ll own up to leaving the ketchup to the experts.

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Suey

Dined 4 days ago

Outstanding, glorious food and service. Interesting wine selection. Second visit there. Aiming to go again.

The Wepre Bar & Grill

4.5

4.5 (255)

£25 and under

British

Queensferry

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Wepre Bar & Grill, we look forward to serving you!

Family & Dog Friendly Restaurant situated next to the popular Wepre Park in the heights of Connah's Quay, Flintshire.

Serving Tuesday to Sunday

For all of our menu's & daily opening times please visit www.thewepre.com

T: 01244 811122 E: info@thewepre.com

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Chrisvip

Dined 4 days ago

Fillet steak cooked perfectly really enjoyed the food

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