view of hotel in snowdonia at betws-y-coed

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 Meals
  • Sunday Lunch

For the last three years we have received the 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

To Start

Soup of the Day (V) £4.25

Arbroath Smokies £5.55
(Smoked Haddock, baked with Shallots, Tomatoes & Cream, glazed with a Snowdon Cheese)

Mussel Chowder served in a Home-made Bread pot £5.95
(Using Conwy Mussels whilst in season)

Shredded Duck & sweet Chilli Pancake served with a Pak choi salad £5.95

Berry Black Pudding baked in a Welsh Wholegrain Mustard sauce £5.95

Grilled Welsh Goats Cheese on a Lava Bread Croûte Served with Grape Salad (V) £5.25

Country house Pate served with pickled Tomato Compote & Melba toast £5.25

Carpaccio of Welsh Beef served with vine Tomatoes & Parmesan shavings £5.95

Wild Mushroom Risotto dressed with Basil Oil (V) £5.25

A Baked Mediterranean Vegetable Lasagne with Garlic Crostini (V) £5.95

Garden Salads

Spicy Cajun Chicken Wings & fresh Garden Salad with a Lime Yoghurt dressing £8.95

Crab Cakes & fresh Garden Salad with a Banana & Mango chutney £9.95

Grilled Sardines & fresh Garden Salad with a warm Tomato Vinaigrette £9.25

Feta, Olive & sun dried Tomatoes with a fresh Garden Salad & Herb dressing (V) £9.25

Roasted Vegetable, mixed Nuts & fresh Garden Salad laced with a Herb dressing (V) £8.95

Bistro Selection

Welsh Lamb Burger with chunky Chips, Peas & Salad £9.95

Breaded Plaice with chunky Chips, Peas, Salad & Tartar sauce £12.50

Prime Beef Meat Balls with Spaghetti & Tomato sauce £10.50

An Authentic Thai Green Chicken Curry with Rice £11.95

Award winning local Butchers Pork Sausages with mash Potato & Onion Gravy £10.75

Welsh Sirloin Steak with Peppercorn sauce, chunky Chips, Peas, & Salad £15.25

Breaded Escalope of Pork Fillet with a Mushroom &Cream Sauce served with Rice £12.50

Griddled Risotto Cakes with Provencal Vegetables & Garlic bread(V) £10.95

Restaurant Main Courses

Fillet of Tremeirchion Trout filled with Welsh Goats Cheese & Laverbread wrapped in Carmarthen Ham & served with Hollandaise Sauce £14.50

Pan Fried Fillet of Seabass served with a Caper sauce & buttered Courgette ribbons £14.50

Slow braised Shin of Welsh Beef Wellington glazed with Cranberry Snowdon Cheese £15.25

24 hour roasted Conwy Valley Mutton on Garlic Cream Potatoes in a Filo Tartlet £15.25

Crispy confit of local Farm assured Belly Pork with a Pickled Apple Tatin £13.75

Pan fried Calves Liver with a steamed Kidney Pudding & Horseradish Champ £15.25

Spinach Pancakes filled with Wild Mushroom & Cream Cheese with Roasted vine Tomatoes (V) £12.95

Roasted Mediterranean Vegetable & Goats Cheese Pithivier served with a Tomato compote (V) £12.95

All restaurant main courses are complemented with selected vegetables.

Vegetarian dishes are indicated with a (V) symbol

Desserts

A Seasonal Fruit & Frangipane Tart with warm Vanilla Pod Custard £4.75

Welsh Goats Cheese & Lemon Cheesecake with a Shortbread Biscuit & Chantilly Cream £4.75

A duo of Home-made Ice Cream with a Warm Chocolate Brownie £4.95

Guatemalan Coffee Bean Crème Brulee with Hand-made Chocolates £4.75

Summer Pudding served with mixed Berry Compote &pouring Cream £4.75

A Sticky Toffee Pudding topped with Toffee sauce served with Vanilla Pod Custard £4.75

Iced Banoffee Parfait with warm Toffee sauce £4.75

A Selection of Local Welsh Cheeses served with Biscuits and Fruit £5.95

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

go to top of page top of page print this page print this page