Guidebook for Colwyn Bay
Food Scene
This is a wonderful pub around 4 minutes walk from the cottage with a fabulous menu and brilliant staff; perfect for Sunday lunches, romantic dinners or drinks overlooking the seafront.
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The Toad
West PromenadeThis is a wonderful pub around 4 minutes walk from the cottage with a fabulous menu and brilliant staff; perfect for Sunday lunches, romantic dinners or drinks overlooking the seafront.
This place is brilliant with such a friendly owner. Providing coffee and delicious cakes in the day (as well as breakfasts) to prosecco in the afternoon and wine and cocktails in the evening.
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Haus
13 Penrhyn RdThis place is brilliant with such a friendly owner. Providing coffee and delicious cakes in the day (as well as breakfasts) to prosecco in the afternoon and wine and cocktails in the evening.
If you fancy some fine dining from a celebrity chef, Bryns is the perfect place to visit, with exquisite food and stunning views of the beach. We haven't been disappointed with this place, celebrating many birthdays here!
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Bryn Williams Porth Eirias
PromenadeIf you fancy some fine dining from a celebrity chef, Bryns is the perfect place to visit, with exquisite food and stunning views of the beach. We haven't been disappointed with this place, celebrating many birthdays here!
If we could only ever eat in one restaurant, this would probably be our first choice. With a truly mediterranean feel and wonderful Italian and Portuguese food, you would easily be forgiven for thinking you were eating abroad when visiting this restaurant; if the food and atmosphere were not enough, the service is always a step above.
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Virgilio's Pizzeria & Portuguese Grill
19 Penrhyn RdIf we could only ever eat in one restaurant, this would probably be our first choice. With a truly mediterranean feel and wonderful Italian and Portuguese food, you would easily be forgiven for thinking you were eating abroad when visiting this restaurant; if the food and atmosphere were not enough, the service is always a step above.
Brilliant smokehouse a short drive into Rhos on Sea (next village along), if you fancy BBQ, steak and ribs! Also a great place for cocktails and drinks of a weekend, plus it is also a sports bar, so handy for when those important games are on!
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Hickory's - Rhos-on-Sea
9 Llandudno RdBrilliant smokehouse a short drive into Rhos on Sea (next village along), if you fancy BBQ, steak and ribs! Also a great place for cocktails and drinks of a weekend, plus it is also a sports bar, so handy for when those important games are on!
Great Indian restaurant with an off licence opposite take your own drinks into. Walkable from the cottage.
venue@ the clock house indian restaurant
55-57 Abergele RoadGreat Indian restaurant with an off licence opposite take your own drinks into. Walkable from the cottage.
Lovely pub with excellent service just up the hill in Colwyn Heights - we recommend booking, especially for weekends.
Dogs welcome in the bar.
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Pen-y-Bryn
Ancaster SquareLovely pub with excellent service just up the hill in Colwyn Heights - we recommend booking, especially for weekends.
Dogs welcome in the bar.
China Garden Restaurant
10 Penrhyn RdGreat Chinese takeaway that also offer delivery - 01492 533 883.
Indian Takeaway (no delivery), just round the corner from Lidl. Great curries and naans!
Rozis Tandoori House
99 Conway RdIndian Takeaway (no delivery), just round the corner from Lidl. Great curries and naans!
Brilliant cafe and coffee shop, their breakfasts are fantastic! Not open on a Sunday though :(
Flat White Cafe
15 Penrhyn RdBrilliant cafe and coffee shop, their breakfasts are fantastic! Not open on a Sunday though :(
Love this place for a great breakfast, sit outside and look at the beautiful seaview in the summer or choose a window seat when its a little cooler - this restaurant is also fully licensed.
Beach Restaurant
118 Glan-Y-Mor RdLove this place for a great breakfast, sit outside and look at the beautiful seaview in the summer or choose a window seat when its a little cooler - this restaurant is also fully licensed.
Porter's Coffee Shop
41-43 Station RdAwesome little coffee shop and cafe in the Bay. (Mon - Sat).
Caffi Colwyn
41 Abergele RoadNice cafe for breakfast, lunches and coffee; just a short walk into town.
Amazing to now be able to choose our favourite restaurants dishes but as a takeaway service, where you can also grab a Portuguese lager whilst you wait!
Virgilio's Takeaway
43 Abergele RoadAmazing to now be able to choose our favourite restaurants dishes but as a takeaway service, where you can also grab a Portuguese lager whilst you wait!
Johnny Dough's Junior
18 Conway RoadAmazing takeaway pizzas from a well known chain in Conwy.
Chicago 1935
45 Abergele RoadFantastic place to grab a burger, pasta dishes and milkshakes!
Wonderful cafe a short walk into town where you can grab sandwiches, jackets and paninis; oh and their coffee is superb!
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Sip Cafe Kitchen
24 Conway RoadWonderful cafe a short walk into town where you can grab sandwiches, jackets and paninis; oh and their coffee is superb!
Head towards the train station in town and you'll pass Wetherspoons for good value for money food and drink.
The Picture House - JD Wetherspoon
24-26 Princes DriveHead towards the train station in town and you'll pass Wetherspoons for good value for money food and drink.
Drinks & Nightlife
Large spacious place for drinks (no food at present).
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The Station
1 Station RdLarge spacious place for drinks (no food at present).
Lovely wine bar opened in 2018 on the corner of Penrhyn Road, offering comfy seats, a friendly atmosphere and great service. Brilliant for Friday night drinks.
Briggs Wine Bar
2 Penrhyn RdLovely wine bar opened in 2018 on the corner of Penrhyn Road, offering comfy seats, a friendly atmosphere and great service. Brilliant for Friday night drinks.
We're lucky to have two amazing microbus in the Bay; this one is an absolute must for ale lovers.
However they also serve, ciders, gin and wine!
The Bay Hop
17 17 Penrhyn RoadWe're lucky to have two amazing microbus in the Bay; this one is an absolute must for ale lovers.
However they also serve, ciders, gin and wine!
The second of two fantastic micropubs in the Bay. These guys brew their own ales on site, so if it is a unique and fresh ale that you are looking for; this place is perfect!
Black Cloak Brewery & Taproom
71 Abergele RdThe second of two fantastic micropubs in the Bay. These guys brew their own ales on site, so if it is a unique and fresh ale that you are looking for; this place is perfect!
Sightseeing
Conwy Castle is always worth a visit as is the town of Conwy too. Full of history, walks and plenty of charming shops and bistros to easily spend a day exploring here.
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Castelo de Conwy
Rose Hill StreetConwy Castle is always worth a visit as is the town of Conwy too. Full of history, walks and plenty of charming shops and bistros to easily spend a day exploring here.
Beautiful country house in Llandygai, Bangor in the form of a Norman castle. Always worth a walk around this National Trust site come rain or shine.
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Penrhyn Castle station
Beautiful country house in Llandygai, Bangor in the form of a Norman castle. Always worth a walk around this National Trust site come rain or shine.
Great activity to try when visiting Llandudno!
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Estación del teleférico Summit
Great activity to try when visiting Llandudno!
Parks & Nature
Fantastic gardens that you can get lost in, for hours (in a good way). Their Labernum arch in the Spring is just beautiful!
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National Trust - Bodnant Garden
Bodnant RoadFantastic gardens that you can get lost in, for hours (in a good way). Their Labernum arch in the Spring is just beautiful!
Blue Flag beach just a few minutes walk from the cottage - plenty of dog friendly parts too; some even all year round. There are two access points to he beach. one being just round the corner by the Toad.
Promenade
PromenadeBlue Flag beach just a few minutes walk from the cottage - plenty of dog friendly parts too; some even all year round. There are two access points to he beach. one being just round the corner by the Toad.
The Conwy RSPB nature reserve is a wetland on the east bank of the Conwy estuary, created from material dug out during construction of the A55 road tunnel. It is now home to a variety of wildlife, and a great place to introduce families to nature.
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RSPB Conwy
North Wales ExpresswayThe Conwy RSPB nature reserve is a wetland on the east bank of the Conwy estuary, created from material dug out during construction of the A55 road tunnel. It is now home to a variety of wildlife, and a great place to introduce families to nature.
Arts & Culture
Our own theatre and cinema in the Bay always has something of interest on, with a fabulous coffee bar to enjoy a drink and a cake before your screening.
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Theatr Colwyn
Abergele RoadOur own theatre and cinema in the Bay always has something of interest on, with a fabulous coffee bar to enjoy a drink and a cake before your screening.
Less than 6 miles away, you'll find Venue Cymru hosting all sorts of shows from stand up comedy to musicals and plays - a brilliant setting just off the seafront in beautiful Llandudno.
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Venue Cymru
Penrhyn CrescentLess than 6 miles away, you'll find Venue Cymru hosting all sorts of shows from stand up comedy to musicals and plays - a brilliant setting just off the seafront in beautiful Llandudno.
Shopping
The beautiful city of Chester is only around 35 minutes from the cottage back over the border in England; with plenty of things to do such as shopping, going to the races, visiting the zoo or wandering around the cobbled streets and meeting up with friends.
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Chester
The beautiful city of Chester is only around 35 minutes from the cottage back over the border in England; with plenty of things to do such as shopping, going to the races, visiting the zoo or wandering around the cobbled streets and meeting up with friends.
Llandudno has two retail parks backing on to each other which are prefect for a quick stop to pick up some essentials or to spend the whole day spending those hard earned pennies! Shops such as Debenhams, New Look, Outfit, Boots TK Maxx, PC World, Laura Ashley and plenty of discounters to pick up a bargain.
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Llandudno
Llandudno has two retail parks backing on to each other which are prefect for a quick stop to pick up some essentials or to spend the whole day spending those hard earned pennies! Shops such as Debenhams, New Look, Outfit, Boots TK Maxx, PC World, Laura Ashley and plenty of discounters to pick up a bargain.
The Bay has a small shopping mall with shops such as Morrisons, Iceland, Superdrug, Home Bargains and Argos; you can also grab a coffee at Costas. Whilst the town has a KFC, Dominoes, Boots, Trespass as well as W H Smiths.
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Colwyn Bay
The Bay has a small shopping mall with shops such as Morrisons, Iceland, Superdrug, Home Bargains and Argos; you can also grab a coffee at Costas. Whilst the town has a KFC, Dominoes, Boots, Trespass as well as W H Smiths.
Lovely place to visit if you are looking to try some deli style food and drinks, with a great butchers and wine store on site too.
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Bodnant Cookery School
Lovely place to visit if you are looking to try some deli style food and drinks, with a great butchers and wine store on site too.
Essentials
Convenient small supermarket just round the corner from the cottage selling all daily essentials for when staying with us.
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Lidl Porthmadog
Penamser RoadConvenient small supermarket just round the corner from the cottage selling all daily essentials for when staying with us.
Morrisons
Sea View RoadMorrisons store in the middle of the Bay. No PFS.
Asda store with PFS - usually the cheapest diesel and petrol for the area.
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Asda Llandudno Superstore
Conway RoadAsda store with PFS - usually the cheapest diesel and petrol for the area.
Tesco Superstore
South RoadTesco store with PFS .
Cohens Chemist
54-56 Conway RdNearest pharmacy within a 3 minute walk from the cottage.
01492 532326