As.Is Bistro

Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)


In the lee of the castle, this welcoming bistro offers a short menu of pizza and pasta alongside more adventurous fare such as seared swordfish with sweetcorn fritter and bean, tomato and coriander salsa. The space is stylish – naked wires, oversized light bulbs and rough timber tables – and the owners are very eager to please.


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