Glan Yr Afon / Riverside stands in the pretty village of Pennal, on the southern edge of the Eryri National Park. It is much more than just somewhere to eat, drink and sleep. This 16th-century Grade II-listed pub is professionally run by the community giving visitors a particularly genuine taste of Welsh village life. Step inside this carefully refurbished pub and you will find cosy corners and a log fire with a handcrafted bar, restaurant, and four comfortable bedrooms, while outside, the west-facing garden overlooks countryside beyond. Its setting close to the Dyfi Estuary places guests between mountains and sea, with the Wales Coast Path passing through Pennal and Aberdyfi’s sandy beach around eight miles away.
Glan Yr Afon / Riverside Pennal, Gwynedd, SY20 9DW
- 4 bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms
Hidden gem on the southern edge of Snowdonia
Facilties & Amenities
- Beer Garden
- Breakfast
- Dog Friendly Rooms
- Log Fires
- Parking
Bedrooms
Glan Yr Afon has four bedrooms above the pub, giving guests the chance to turn dinner or a few drinks into a proper stay in the Dyfi Valley. The rooms are calm and contemporary, with understated colours and comfortable furnishings providing a restful contrast to days spent walking, cycling or exploring the coast. Choose from double and double/twin rooms. In the morning, wake up to a cooked Welsh breakfast. Dogs are welcome on request, with prior acknowledgement.
Food & Drink
Food at Glan Yr Afon is centred around fresh Welsh ingredients and locally sourced produce. The menu combines traditional comforting favourites with seasonal dishes and regularly changing specials. It is relaxed, satisfying pub food with a strong connection to the surrounding region. The bar has an equally local feel, with changing cask ales and Welsh beers, including brews from Cwrw Llŷn Brewery. Guests can settle beside the log fire with a pint or, in warmer weather, enjoy food and drinks in the west-facing garden. As a community-owned village pub, the bar remains at the heart of local life, with regular events adding to its friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
