5 of the best local places to eat

Images: Lunch at DPL

A short drive away from Pen-y-Bryn Farm, you will find lots of great places to visit with family and friends for a spot of lunch, a Sunday Roast or for a wide variety of drinks. The following are 5 of the best local eateries in and around Abergele that regularly receive 5 stars on Tripadvisor. Wherever you choose to visit first, booking in advance is always recommended where possible.

DPL Wine and Grill Bar, which is also known as The Departure Lounge, is a wonderful bar and restaurant on the main road in Abergele. You can dine inside or outside (there is a comfortable garden to the rear of the building) and everyone is welcome. You will regularly see couples, families and groups enjoying the varied menu and sampling lots of the wines, cocktails and spirits on offer. It is a must for special occasions and seasonal events. For more information, please click here.

Enjoying rave reviews from customers about the food and staff alike, The Plantation Coffee Shop is a dog friendly eatery in the heart of Abergele. They offer a range of hot and cold drinks, including milkshakes, smoothies and mocktails and hot chocolate topped with Oreo cookies and more. If you fancy something delicious to eat, take a look at their toasties, pizzas and ice creams. For more information, please click here to visit their Facebook page.

The Bull Hotel is a pet friendly pub in the heart of Abergele. The menu is mainly traditional pub food, and the presentation, portion sizes and delicious food are all of a very high standard. It is recently refurbished and everything looks lovely and is spotless. For a real treat, look out for a seat by the roaring, log fire on a cold day. For more information about this Welsh gem, please click here.

Raymond's Cafe in Abergele is a great place to meet with family or friends for a coffee or a bite to eat. The specials are updated regularly and people always comment on their brownies, which come with a choice of different toppings. The cafe are keen to promote other local, small businesses and their customers love the bread from the local bakery and meat from the local butchers shop. For more information, please click here to visit their Facebook page.

The Holland Arms in Trofarth is a family run pub-restaurant which offers a variety of different menus with special offers that change throughout the week. Families are welcome and although dogs are not allowed inside the building, they are always welcome in the large, enclosed beer garden. All food is cooked freshly to order and the customers are more than happy to wait for it during busy periods. For more information, please click here.

As you can see, there are lots of great pubs and restaurants to visit when you stay with us at Pen-y-Bryn Farm & Holiday Cottages. And you can see some of our very own 5 star Tripadvisor reviews by clicking here! For more information about our four holiday cottages and large farmhouse, please click here. To see our availability calendar, please click here. We look forward to welcoming you to Pen-y-Bryn Farm.