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Abergele:

The Kinmel Arms

Hotel/Restaurant

The Village
St George
Abergele
Conwy
LL22 9BP
Tel: 01745 832207
Food serving times:
Tue-Thu noon-2pm & 7-9.30pm
Fri-Sat noon-2pm & 6.30pm-9.30pm
 
Number of Vegan dishes: 1+
Price:
Starters £4.50-£6.50
Mains £12.50+
Side Orders 95p-£2.95
Our Comments: They serve vegan dishes.
Location: Just off junction 24a on the A55.
Directions:  GoogleMaps, MultiMap, Streetmap
Updated 08/05/2011

 

Betws y Coed:

The Alpine Coffee Shop

Cafe

Recommended

Station Approach
Betws-y-Coed
Conwy
LL24 0AE
Tel: 01690 710747
Opening Times:
Mon-Fri 8.30am-5.30pm
Sat-Sun 8am-5.30pm
 

Number of Vegan dishes: About 10

Price:
Vegan Breakfast £6.10-£6.50, Soup £4.50,
Main Meals £6.95-£8.50, Cakes £1.50-£4.75
Our Comments: The menu has an entire vegan section including these options:
Vegan Cooked or Healthy Breakfasts.
Jacket potatoes with the following fillings: Vegetable curry, spicy chickpeas, tomato & aubergine with melted vegan ‘cheese’ and Sicilian artichoke mix with vegan ‘cheese’
Vegan club sandwich
Mediterranean platter
Homemade vegan aubergine burger, served with beetroot salad & sweet chilli sauce
Vegan wraps: Mediterranean vegetables, spinach & vegan ‘cheese’ or Mexican style tomato & bean chilli with vegan ‘cheese’.
They also serve homemade vegan ice cream, vegan cakes, flapjacks, muffins, cookies, toast with soya margarine & strawberry jam/marmalade and soya milk. Most of the food is homemade and all is entirely free from palm oil. A very vegan friendly café.
Location: On Betws-y-Coed railway station.
Directions:  GoogleMaps, MultiMap, Streetmap

Updated 25/12/2011

 

Bryn Tyrch Inn

Hotel/Restaurant

Recommended

Capel Curig
Betws y Coed
Conwy
LL24 OEL
Tel: 01690 720223
www.bryntyrchinn.co.uk
Opening Times:
Noon-3pm & 6pm-9pm all week
Closed Mon & Tue Nov-Feb
Number of Vegan dishes: 1+
Price: Main courses about £13
Our Comments: Hotel situated in the heart of Snowdonia, 5 miles from Snowdon. They serve a labelled vegan risotto and are willing to adapt other dishes.
Location: At the junction of the A5 and the A4086, 6 miles from Betws y Coed.
Directions:  GoogleMaps, MultiMap, Streetmap

Updated 19/09/2010

 

Conwy Falls Cafe

Cafe

Pentrefoelas Road
Penmacho
Betws-y-Coed
Conwy
LL24 0NP
Tel: 01690 710696
Opening Times:
Sun-Thu 9am-4pm, Fri-Sat 9am-9pm
 
Number of Vegan dishes: 3+
Price:  
£3.25-£7.95
Our Comments: There are a few items on the breakfast menu that are vegan. The soup is normally suitable. The falafel is vegan and can be had with various toppings. There are also salads available. They try to cater for everyone, including vegans, with the day or night pizza menu. They can provide gluten free pizza bases if
requested before 4pm. They will adapt the specials board options to vegan where possible. They have a genuine interest in catering for vegans.
Location: At the junction of the A5 and the B4406 to the south-east of Betws-y-Coed.
Directions:  GoogleMaps, MultiMap, Streetmap

Updated 08/05/2011

 

Craig-Y-Dderwen Hotel

Hotel/Restaurant

Betws y Coed
Conwy
LL24 0AS
Tel: 01690 710293
www.snowdoniahotel.com
 
Opening Times:
Open for afternoon teas, evening meals & Sunday lunches.
Number of Vegan dishes: 1+
 
Price:
2 courses £23.50, 3 courses £29.50
Our Comments: Hotel, which understands veganism and will modify dishes to suit. Creates menu on a daily basis.
Location: Alongside the River Conwy, near Waterloo Bridge.
Directions:  GoogleMaps, MultiMap, Streetmap
Updated 08/05/2011

 

Other Places To Consider
Bron Eryri Guesthouse   Website B&B Can tailor breakfasts to suit vegan guests. Do not allow pets.

Updated 24-04-11

Elen's Castle   Website Hotel/ Restaurant Can cater for vegans. The chef is on-site and can tailor dishes for individual requirements. Can bring own ingredients to be included in meal.

Updated 24-04-11

The Plas Derwen   Website B&B/Cafe/ Restaurant Serve sandwiches & teas during the day and freshly cooked meals in the evening. Have a vegetarian menu, most of which can be adapted to vegan on ordering.

Updated 24-04-11

Royal Oak Hotel   Website Hotel/ Restaurant Nothing vegan on menu. However if you tell them you are vegan when you book the chef will create a couple of dishes.

Updated 24-04-11

Ty Gwyn Hotel   Website Hotel/ Restaurant Everything is cooked to order so vegans can be catered for. Have a reasonable selection of vegetarian options.

Updated 24-04-11

Waterloo Hotel   Website Hotel/ Restaurant Will prepare vegan dishes on prior request.

Updated 24-04-11

 

Places To Avoid
Caffi Caban-y-Pair, Holyhead Road   No-one at this cafe has a clue about veganism.

Updated 19-09-10

Dragon Restaurant, Holyhead Road   Chinese restaurant with no vegan dishes.

Updated 18-07-10

Tan y Foel country house, Capel Garmon   Incredibly, this bunch of half-wits actually advertise on their website they are incapable of catering for vegetarians. Vegan dishes are obviously way beyond their limited abilities.

Updated 25-04-11

 

Colwyn Bay:  

Coffee Corner

Coffee Shop

38 Abergele Road
Colwyn Bay
Conwy
LL29 7PA
Tel: 01492 536534
Opening Times:
Opens before 9am
 
Number of Vegan dishes: 3+
Price:  
Contact them to check
 
Our Comments: They serve Linda McCartney sausages in sandwiches or in a fry up. There is always a vegan shop.
Location: Abergele Road is one of the main roads in Colwyn Bay.
Directions:  GoogleMaps, MultiMap, Streetmap

Updated 06/02/2011

 

The Tamarind Thai Restaurant

Thai Restaurant

410 Abergele Road
Old Colwyn
Colwyn Bay
Conwy
LL29 9AB
Tel: 01492 515429
Opening Times:
Mon-Sun 6pm-10pm
 
Number of Vegan dishes: 12+
Price:  
Starters £3.50
Mains £6.50-£7.50
Our Comments: They cater for vegans. Local vegans use this restaurant.
Location: On the A547 in Old Colwyn, Colwyn Bay.
Directions:  GoogleMaps, MultiMap, Streetmap

Updated 08/05/2011

 

Whitehall Guest House

Guest House

51 Cayley Promenade
Rhos on Sea
Colwyn Bay
Conwy
LL28 4EP
Tel: 01492 547296
 
Number of Vegan dishes: 1+
Our Comments: Provide breakfast and dinner for guests. They have been catering for vegetarians for some years and are willing to cater for vegans.
Location: On the seafront at Rhos on Sea, just over a mile from Colwyn Bay.
Directions:  GoogleMaps, MultiMap, Streetmap
Updated 08/05/2011

 

Other Places To Consider
Aberhod Old Hall   Website Restaurant If notified at time of booking can adapt the Mediterranean vegetable pasta bake to be served in a spicy tomato sauce which is suitable for vegans. 

Updated 01-08-10

 

Conwy:

The Groes Inn

Pub/Restaurant

Nr. Conwy
Conwy
LL32 8TN
Tel: 01492 650545
 
Number of Vegan dishes: 7
Our Comments: The menu changes but the sort of vegan dishes you can expect are:
Starters: Homemade soup of the day; Mixed olives; Baked field mushrooms.
Main courses: Sweet potato & mixed vegetable risotto; Mixed vegetable cous cous, roasted pepper stuffed with rice, mushrooms, onions & courgettes.
Desserts:
Fruit salad; Sorbets.
Location: About 2 miles south of Conwy, on the B5106 road.
Directions:  GoogleMaps, MultiMap, Streetmap

Updated 10/10/2010

   

The Press Room

Cafe/Restaurant

3 Rosehill Street
Conwy
LL32 8LD
Tel: 01492 592242
Opening Times:
Tue-Fri & Sun 11am-4.30pm
Sat 10.30am-9pm
 
Number of Vegan dishes: 2+
Price:  
3 courses about £20
Our Comments: All the food is freshly prepared and there are a couple of vegan options. Soya milk is stocked for hot drinks.
Location: Near to Conwy Tourist Information Centre.
Directions:  GoogleMaps, MultiMap, Streetmap

Updated 08/01/2012

 

Other Places To Consider
Castle Hotel   Website Hotel/ Restaurant They suggest looking at the menu on the website or phoning them to discuss what vegan options can be arranged.

Updated 25-04-11

Castlebank Hotel   Website Hotel Serve evening meals Fridays, Saturdays and possibly other days to residents and non-residents. Can cater for vegans, advise on booking.

Updated 25-04-11

Signatures Restaurant   Website Restaurant Willing to cater for vegans if asked in advance. The chef can create a wonderful vegan risotto. However they do also serve Foie Gras.

Updated 29-05-11

 

Deganwy:

Grill Restaurant

Hotel/Restaurant

Quay Hotel and Spa
Deganwy Quay
Deganwy
Conwy
LL31 9DJ
Tel: 01492 564100
Opening Times:
Mon-Sun noon-3pm & 6.30pm-10pm
 
Number of Vegan dishes: 1+
Price:  
Starters about £4.95-£7.95
Mains about £10.25-£11.95
Our Comments: Restaurant at a hotel and spa. The chefs can cater for vegan requirements if they are given ample notice of your arrival. On booking the chef can provide you with an indication of suitable items on the menu. This will vary on when you visit as they use seasonal produce.
Recommended by a local vegan.
Location: In the village of Deganwy,
Directions:  GoogleMaps, MultiMap, Streetmap

Updated 01/08/2010

 


Llandudno:

Barnacles

Chip Shop Cafe

Recommended

7 Mostyn Street
Llandudno
Conwy
LL30 2NL
Tel: 01492 875336
Opening Times:
Early morning-9.30pm
 

Number of Vegan dishes: 12

Price:
£2.30-£5.50
Our Comments: The basic looking exterior hides a hidden gem for vegans. They have a full vegan menu. The menu consists of:
Fried breakfast, Sausage Sandwich, Chips, Falafel or Falafel kebab & chips (both served with hummus & sweet chilli sauce), Sausage & chips, Baked potato & beans, Homemade vegetable soup with fresh bread, Beans on toast, Falafel or sausage roast dinners, Gravy, Chocolate & vanilla ice cream sundae, Apple crumble & ice cream.
Soya milk and dairy free spread are available. There are also gluten free options. The owner's daughter is vegan so they understand the diet.
Highly recommended. 10% discount for Vegetarian Society members.
Location: In the town centre, quite close to the seafront.
Directions:  GoogleMaps, MultiMap, Streetmap

Updated 06/02/2011

 

Bengal Dynasty

Indian Restaurant/Takeaway

1 North Parade
Llandudno
Conwy
LL30 2LP
Tel: 01492 875928

www.thebengaldynasty.com
Opening Times:
Sat-Thu noon-2.30pm & 6pm-11.30pm
Fri 6pm-11.30pm
 
Number of Vegan dishes: About 7 main  & 11 side dishes
Price:  
Mains@about £6-£7
Sides@about £2
Our Comments: Bangladeshi and East Indian restaurant and take-away. There are a wide range of dishes for vegans. Inform them you are vegan when you come to dine or order a take-away. They also have a restaurant in Shotton, Flintshire.
Location: In the town centre on North Parade.
Directions:  GoogleMaps, MultiMap, Streetmap

 

The Clontarf Hotel

Guest House

2 Great Ormes Road
West Shore
Llandudno
Conwy
LL30 2AR
Tel: 01492 877621
 
Number of Vegan dishes: 1+
Price:  
3 course evening meal £17
Our Comments: They cater for vegan guests. One of the proprietors is a vegetarian, so they fully understand the vegan diet. When vegans are staying there will be suitable breakfast and evening meal options. They only cater for residents.
Location: On West Shore beach. Detailed directions are available on their website.
Directions:  GoogleMaps, MultiMap, Streetmap
Updated 08/05/2011

 

Fourteen

Guest House/Dining Room

14 Chapel Street
Llandudno
Conwy
LL30 2SY
Tel: 01492 876437
Opening Times:
Dining room open by arrangement
 
Number of Vegan dishes: Full meals served vegan by arrangement.
Price:  
£35 per person for a full meal
Our Comments: Guest house with dining room open to non-residents by arrangement. The proprietors are master chefs of the craft guild of chefs. As they prepare and serve fresh food it is very easy for them to produce vegan food, which they have done in the past.
Location: Chapel Street is close to Llandudno town centre.
Directions:  GoogleMaps, MultiMap, Streetmap

Updated 02/01/2011

 

Glenavon Guesthouse

Bed & Breakfast

27 St Mary's Road
Llandudno
Conwy
LL30 2UB
Tel: 01492 877687
 
Number of Vegan dishes: 1
Tariff:
B&B per night
Double/twin room £68+
Family suite £110+
Single room £45+
Our Comments: The breakfast menu includes a full vegan selection and this is mentioned on their website. Just let them know your requirements on booking or on arrival.
Location: In the town centre, pretty close to the railway station.
Directions:  GoogleMaps, MultiMap, Streetmap
Updated 08/05/2011

 

The Jasmine House

Chinese Restaurant/Takeaway

1st Floor
39 Mostyne Street
Llandudno
Conwy
LL30 2NL
Tel: 01492 876216
Opening Times:
Sun-Thu 5pm-11.30pm
Fri-Sat 5pm-midnight
Number of Vegan dishes: 15+
Price:
Restaurant starters £3-£4, mains £6-£7
Takeaway starters £2-£3, mains £4
Our Comments: Avoid the oyster sauce, seafood spicy sauce, satay sauce and fried noodles from the ‘Vegetarian dishes’ but the rest are vegan. Some side orders are OK too.
Location: In the town centre, a couple of streets back from the seafront.
Directions:  GoogleMaps, MultiMap, Streetmap
Updated 08/05/2011

 

Plas Madoc Guesthouse

Bed & Breakfast

60 Church Walks
Llandudno
Conwy
LL30 2HL
Tel: 01492 876514
www.plasmadocguesthouse.co.uk
Number of Vegan dishes: 1+
Tariff:  
Bed and Breakfast
Single rooms £35+
Twin/double rooms £60+
Our Comments: There are vegan options on the breakfast menu prepared with separate utensils and cookware. Inform them you are vegan when booking. Plas Madoc is not suitable for children under 10 years old and pets are not allowed.
Location: At the foot of the Great Orme.
Directions:  GoogleMaps, MultiMap, Streetmap
Updated 08/05/2011

 

Romeo

Italian Restaurant

25 Lloyd Street
Llandudno
Conwy
LL30 2UU
Tel: 01492 877777
 
Number of Vegan dishes: 5+
Price:  
Starters £4.90-£6.90
Mains £7.90-£11.90
Our Comments: Italian restaurant and pizzeria. They say they have lots of things for vegans. There is a 10% discount for take-away.
Location: About half way up Lloyd Street, in the town centre.
Directions:  GoogleMaps, MultiMap, Streetmap
Updated 08/05/2011

 

Westshore Beach Cafe

Beach Cafe

West Shore Promenade
Dale Road
Llandudno
Conwy
LL30 2BG
Tel: 01492 872958
Opening Times:
November-December 19th & February-March Wed-Sun 10am-4.30pm
April-September Mon-Sun 10am-5pm (5.30pm during summer holidays)
October Tue-Sun 10am-5pm
 
Number of Vegan dishes: 4+
Price:  
£1.90-£5.75
Our Comments: The vegetarian soup is suitable for vegans. Otherwise there are jacket potatoes, sandwiches and salads. The Penne Pasta served with homemade Savoury Tomato Sauce is suitable. The chips are cooked in vegetable oil and there is a vegetarian breakfast you can have without egg, but check the sausages are vegan. There is wheelchair access.
Location: On West Shore beach.
Directions:  GoogleMaps, MultiMap, Streetmap
Updated 08/05/2011

 

Yeung Sing

Chinese Restaurant/Takeaway

1 Llandudno Road
Penrhyn Bay
Llandudno
Conwy
LL30 3EP
Tel: 01492 546966
Opening Times:
Mon-Sun 5pm-10.30pm
 
Number of Vegan dishes: 10+
Price:  
Starters £2+
Mains £5.50-£6.50
Our Comments: Vegans can have beancurd and vegetable dishes. It is used by local vegans.
Location: Penrhyn Bay is a suburb of Llandudno, reached from the promenade over the Little Orme.
Directions:  GoogleMaps, MultiMap, Streetmap

Updated 01/08/2010

 

Other Places To Consider
The Broadway Hotel   Website Hotel Can cater for vegan guests if advised prior to arrival. The restaurant is not open to non-residents.

Updated 27-04-11

The Empire Hotel & Spa   Website Hotel/ Restaurant From a vegan perspective provide pasta with tomato sauce and salads.

Updated 27-04-11

Jaya Restaurant   Website Indian Restaurant Would like a day's notice so dishes can be prepared separately.

Updated 27-04-11

St Tudno Hotel & Restaurant   Website Hotel/ Restaurant Can cater for vegans.

Updated 27-04-11

 

Places To Avoid
Carlo's Restaurant, 2 Pleasant Street   Italian restaurant that does not appear to want to cater for vegans.

Updated 27-04-11

The Summit Complex, Great Orme Country Park   The restaurant and cafe here do not cater for vegans.

Updated 27-04-11

Valentino, 3a Gloddaeth Street   This Italian restaurant does not appear to have any desire to provide vegan food.

Updated 27-04-11

 

Llandudno Junction:
Places To Consider
Waterside Coffee Shop, RSPB Conwy Nature Reserve    Cafe Serve drinks, snacks, sandwiches and light lunches, made from local and organic produce. Local vegans use it but when two went there recently the only suitable option was jacket potato and baked beans.

Updated 24-10-10

 


Llanrwst:  

Asha Balti House

Indian Restaurant/Takeaway

Regent House
Denbigh Street
Llanrwst
Conwy
LL26 0LL
Tel: 01492 641910
Opening Times:
(September-May)
Mon-Thu 5pm-10.30pm, Fri-Sun 5pm-11pm
(June-August)
Mon-Thu 5pm-11pm, Fri-Sun 5pm-11.30pm
 
Number of Vegan dishes: 20+
Price:  
Starters about £2-£3
Main dishes about £4-£5
Vegetable side dishes about £2.50
Rice dishes about £1.50-£2.50
Our Comments: Awarded North Wales Curry House of the Year 2008. If you tell them you are vegan and don't want any of your dishes to be prepared with butter ghee there are a wide variety of suitable dishes.  If you would like something different to what is on the menu, contact them beforehand and the chef is happy to oblige.
Location: In the centre of Llanrwst, on Denbigh Street.
Directions:  GoogleMaps, MultiMap, Streetmap
Updated 08/05/2011

 

Other Places To Consider
Amser Da   Website Restaurant Vegans are welcome to call beforehand to discuss a specific dish.

Updated 27-04-11

 

Places To Avoid
Café Contessa, Ancaster Square   Our researchers found that if you ask about vegan dishes at this cafe a smirking half-wit will inform you there's nothing for you here.

Updated 19-09-10

Maenan Abbey Hotel, Maenan   Hotel and restaurant with no interest in catering for vegans. They also host weddings so if you're vegan don't have yours here.

Updated 27-04-11

 

Tal-y-Cafn:

Places To Consider
Bodnant Pavilion Tea Rooms   Website National Trust Cafe For vegans they offer a range of salads, baked potatoes or soup. With notice can provide a vegan meal.

Updated 27-04-11

 

Trefriw:

Lakeside Cafe

Cafe

Llyn Crafnant
Crafnant Road
Trefriw
Conwy
LL27 0JZ
Tel: 01492 640818
Opening Times:
Mon-Sun 8am-dusk 
(March 20th-October 31st)
 
Number of Vegan dishes: 1+
Our Comments: Little cafe on the shores of Lake Crafnant. They serve beverages, sandwiches, light snacks and meals. Local vegans use this cafe.
Location: Llyn Crafnant is signposted from the village of Trefriw.
Directions:  GoogleMaps, MultiMap, Streetmap

Updated 01/08/2010

 

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