
The enchanting county of Conwy stretches from the coast through the Conwy Valley to the heart of Snowdonia with a backdrop of wild moorland, lakes and mountain scenery.
The bustling medieval walled town of Conwy is set on the river estuary and is dominated by the magnificent Conwy Castle and there's an abundance of interesting places to visit.
Hotels and restaurants take full advantage of their perfect locations with breathtaking views and make good use of fresh local seafood and seasonal produce.
Mahoney's BistroThe Mahoney twins opened this likeable neighbourhood bistro in 2003, with Neil out front and Andi in the kitchen. It's proving to be a successful double act and a great boon to Abergele.
Market Street, Abergele, Conwy - Cuisine: European
Craig-y-DderwenAn enviable position by the banks of the River Conwy on the outskirts of Betwys y Coed (not far from Waterloo Bridge), Craig-y-Dderwen is approached via a long driveway that meanders through the hotel's 16 acres of beautiful grounds and gardens.
The Riverside Hotel, Betws y Coed, Conwy - Cuisine: Modern Welsh
Royal Oak Hotel, Llugwy RestaurantBuilt as a Victorian coaching inn right in the heart of Snowdonia, and once home to a celebrated artists' colony, the Royal Oak is now a popular hotel with tourists, mountaineers, walkers and other outdoor types.
Holyhead Road, Betws y Coed, Conwy - Cuisine: Modern Welsh
Tan-y-Foel Country HouseThe 'house under the hillside', Tan-y-Foel is a delightful sixteenth-century country hotel nestling in a valley within Snowdonia National Park.
Capel Garmon, Betws y Coed, Conwy - Cuisine: Modern British
Ty Gwyn HotelSqueezed between rock and highway overlooking the River Conwy, this 400-year-old coaching inn is an admirable stopover at the gateway to Snowdonia National Park.
, Betws y Coed, Conwy - Cuisine: International
Pen-y-BrynIt may look 'a bit like a medical centre', but this spacious 1970s bungalow with additions is in the business of dispensing good hospitality, food and drink rather than healthcare.
Pen-y-Bryn Road, Colwyn Bay, Conwy - Cuisine: Gastro pub
Rhos Harbour BistroBuilt in the 1950s as the Rhos Point Café, this seaside venue has become a landmark for locals and tourists over the years, and sports some of the best beach views in North Wales.
Marine Drive, Colwyn Bay, Conwy - Cuisine: International
Castle HotelBuilt on the site of an ancient Cistercian abbey, the exterior of this family-run coaching inn has been attractively re-fashioned with local granite and Ruabon brickwork, and is now one of Conwy's most photographed buildings – along with the town's historic castle.
High Street, Conwy, Conwy - Cuisine: Modern Welsh
Sychnant Pass HouseNestling in the foothills of the Snowdonia National Park, Sychnant Pass House was built in 1890 and is now run as a country hotel with a personal touch, thanks to owners Bre and Graham Carrington-Sykes.
Sychnant Pass Road, Conwy, Conwy - Cuisine: Modern British
Paysanne Country RestaurantPaysanne celebrated in twentieth anniversary in 2008, and it is still serving honest French provincial food to the denizens of Deganwy and beyond.
147 Station Road, Deganwy, Conwy - Cuisine: French
The Quay Hotel & Spa, VueAn idyllic waterside location overlooking the estuary and Conwy Castle (a World Heritage Site) provides the backdrop to the cool, sophisticated Quay Hotel.
Deganwy Quay, Deganwy, Conwy - Cuisine: Modern European
The Lord NewboroughHere's a novel destination for visitors to Snowdonia, combining the virtues of a gastro pub and restaurant with a wine merchant and conference centre.
Conway Road, Dolgarrog, Conwy - Cuisine: Gastro pub
Queen's HeadThe legendary Queen's Head at Glanwydden has been a Welsh trailblazer for more than twenty years under the direction of Robert and Sally Cureton with their dream team of chefs and front-of-house staff.
, Glanwydden, Conwy - Cuisine: Gastro pub
Bodysgallen HallA majestic mansion looking out over Llandudno, Bodysgallen takes the country-house style in its stride. Water features, impeccably manicured grounds and an eighteenth-century knot garden are just the beginning: go through the ancient wooden front door, take a look inside and you'll be bowled over by the refinement, comfort and luxury of it all – especially when the log fires are blazing.
, Llandudno, Conwy - Cuisine: Modern British
Osborne HouseA sumptuously restored Victorian residence close to Llandudno seafront, Osborne House is old-school luxury personified with huge rooms extending length of the building, a wealth of rich fabrics and Roman-style columns.
The Promenade, Llandudno, Conwy - Cuisine: Eclectic
Romeo RistorantePasquale Milo and Fausto Galli's animated Italian restaurant is a boon to Llandudno and is a first choice locally for no-nonsense trattoria food.
25 Lloyd Street, Llandudno, Conwy - Cuisine: Italian
St George's HotelA stately testament to grandiose Victorian elegance by the seaside, St George's Hotel stands proud on Llandudno Promenade, with gorgeous views looking out across the bay.
The Promenade, Llandudno, Conwy - Cuisine: Modern European
St Tudno Hotel, The TerraceMartin and Janette Bland have owned, nurtured and developed this Victorian hotel on Llandudno promenade since 1972 and over the years have made it very much their own.
The Promenade, Llandudno, Conwy - Cuisine: Modern European
The Empire HotelBuilt in 1854 as part of Llandudno's first block of Victorian shops, this imposing building with its porticoed facade stands next door to what was the town's first bank.
73 Church Walks, Llandudno, Conwy - Cuisine: International
The Imperial HotelPart of Llandudno's imposing Victorian seafront, this landmark hotel really looks the part with its grand white façade and glass-fronted entrance.
The Promenade, Llandudno, Conwy - Cuisine: Modern British
The Seahorse Restaurant & BistroThis Grade II-listed building not far from the promenade is a bistro of two halves. On the ground floor is an informal dining room with original Victorian stone walls, original oak pews and priests' chairs; upstairs is more plush, with red velvet chairs and a pair of hand-painted murals depicting Mediterranean scenes at opposite ends of the room.
7 Church Walks, Llandudno, Conwy - Cuisine: Bistro
Maenan Abbey HotelBuilt as a gentleman's residence in 1850 on the site of an historic thirteenth-century Cistercian monastery, Maenan Abbey Hotel is surrounded by beautiful grounds on the outskirts of Snowdonia National Park.
, Llanrwst, Conwy - Cuisine: Modern European
Austrian RestaurantAustrian 'burgerliche kuche' (wholesome home-cooked food) is the unlikely proposition at this family-run restaurant nestling at the bottom of enchanting Sychnant Pass (between Conwy and Penmaenmawr).
Conway Old Road, Penmaenmawr, Conwy - Cuisine: Austrian
The Kinmel ArmsIn a tiny village at the foothills of the beautiful Elwy Valley, the Kinmel Arms serves its local community well and is a welcome pit stop for tourists and travellers in search of good drink, fine food and a room for the night.
The Village, St George, Conwy - Cuisine: Gastro pub
The Groes InnRecently voted 'Inn of the Year 2009' and 'Welsh Dining Pub of the Year' by the Good Pub Guide, the ancient Groes Inn lays claim to being the oldest licensed hostelry in Wales, with a history dating back to 1573.
, Tyn y Groes, Conwy - Cuisine: Gastro pub