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Craig-y-Dderwen - The Riverside Hotel, Betws-y-Coed, Snowdonia, LL24 0AS

Tel : 01690 710293

Restaurant in Betws-y-Coed, Snowdonia, North Wales

Our restaurant overlooks the River Conwy at the edge of Betws-y-Coed in the Snowdonia National Park, and is open to non-residents for:

  • Afternoon Teas
  • Evening Restaurant & Bar Meals
  • Lunch

Every year since 2006 we have received the coveted AA Rosette award for culinary excellence in addition to the Taste of Wales recognition.

Wales offers such an abundance of quality produce we constantly strive to source all of our ingredients locally and insist on daily deliveries to ensure the freshness of each dish we prepare.

aa rosette food award

Quality Produce from our Kitchen Gardens and Local Suppliers

Our suppliers include:

  • Metcalfe Butchers - Llanrwst
  • Cwmlanerch Farm - Betws-y-Coed
  • Y Glyn Farm - Melin-y-Coed
  • Anedd Wen Farm - Llangernyw
  • Mermaid Seafood - Llandudno
  • Snowdonia Cheese Company - Llanrwst
  • Carmarthen Ham Company - Carmarthen
  • Blas ar Fwyd - Llanrwst
  • Meurig Williams Dairy - Llanddoged
  • Great Orme Brewery - Llandudno
  • Caffi Cristobal - Penmachno
  • Penderyn Whisky Company - Brecon

We have invested heavily and worked tirelessly to produce our own selection of vegetables, salads, herbs, fungis, edible flowers and fruits from our extensive kitchen gardens.

The restaurant menu is prepared here each day by our team of Chefs, therefore given notice we should be able to provide for most dietary requirements, whether it be vegetarian, vegan or food allergies such as gluten free or coeliac. We strive to produce a balanced menu working with local seasonal produce.

Our Restaurant staff are extensively trained in all aspects of the menu and wine list. Our cellar contains over 100 hand-selected wines from across the world designed to complement the dishes we prepare.

To complete your dining experience we offer an excellent variety of locally blended speciality Teas and Coffees. We pride ourselves on our indubitable commitment to providing quality in food and service for all our guests.

Our Sample menu shown below was created by Head Chef Aden Paul Goosey.

Sample Menu

(Please note this is only a sample menu our actual menu changes each day)

Menus for children and special dietary requirements are also available

Please find the Bar menu on our Lounge & Bar page

2 Course - £23.50,    3 Course - £29.50

To Start

Soup of the day (V)

Smoked salmon & Conwy crab roulade served with pickled garden cucumber

Mussel chowder in a home-made bread pot
(using Conwy mussels whilst in season)

A warm salad of calves liver & Carmarthen ham dressed with tomato vinaigrette

Shredded duck & sweet chilli pancake served with garden salad

Ynys Mon pigeon burger with a pickled beetroot salad (£1.50 supplement)

Deep fried perl wen (Welsh brie) with poached pears & onion marmalade (V)

Main Course

Breaded goujons of sea bream with a warm tartare sauce, sauté potatoes & pea puree

Grilled fillet of Conwy plaice mornay with parsley mash & caper butter

Roast guinea fowl with pine nut & cranberry terrine & a light sage jus

Honey & mustard glazed Conwy valley lamb steak with mint champ & caramelised shallots

Slow braised shin of Welsh beef Wellington glazed with cranberry
Snowdon cheese, served with braised red cabbage

Pepper crusted Welsh black sirloin steak with Portobello mushroom sauce
& sautéed potatoes (£3.00 supplement)

Fresh vermicelli pasta in a wild mushroom & garlic cream sauce
served with parmesan & herb croutes (V)

Portabella mushrooms stuffed with fine cut ratatouille & perl las
(Welsh, blue vein cheese) served with a mixed bean casserole (V)

Desserts

Sticky toffee pudding with toffee sauce & vanilla pod custard

Crepes filled with fresh garden berries & served with cream & ice cream

Welsh goats cheese & lemon cheesecake with a shortbread biscuit & Chantilly cream

Orange & Cointreau Pannacotta served with a crushed meringue cream

Guatemalan coffee bean crème brulee served with chocolate truffles

Welsh cheese selection served with biscuits & fruit
(Snowdon cheese: - Bouncing berry & Green thunder, Organic cheese: - Perl las & Perl wen)

Contact Information

Bookings can be made online, or for more information please use our contact form, or contact us at:

Mail: Craig-y-Dderwen, The Riverside Hotel, Betws-y-Coed, Snowdonia, North Wales, LL24 0AS, UK
Phone: 01690 710293
E-mail: e-mail info at snowdoniahotel dot com

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