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Open Tuesday to Saturday evenings from 5pm offering Early Bird menu, excellent value at £26.00 for three courses plus a full a la carte menu. Children are welcome and children's menu is available. Fantastic Traditional Sunday Roast every Sunday with a choice of Roast Beef and Roast Lamb, fish and vegetarian options also. 1 Course £16.95 2 Courses x £20.00 And 3 courses £26.00. Dietary request are no problem to us! Vegans and Veggies well looked after too! Call us for more information.
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, After-hours
CUISINES
European, British, Welsh
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Gift Cards Available
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Reviewed 6 days ago

Y Sgwar is a beautiful small (approx 30 covers) set in the lovely village of Tremadog. The interior boasts a reception area, complete with comfortable sofas and wood-burning stove. The Dining Room is beautifully decorated in a quiet, 'sophisticate/rustic' style. The two gems of Y...Sgwar are the food, which was immaculate, good, local ingredients well cooked and the Maitre D, whocombines hoasting, humour, friendliness and enthusiasm in an exemplary professional style. All four of us thoroughly enjoyed our time at the restaurant and were reluctant to go. We shall returnMore

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Amazing service , ambience and food . Couldn’t fault anything. Our Host / owner ? Was so friendly and welcoming . He couldn’t do enough to help and make our evening special . All with a smile and great sense of humour . Praise goes...to the chef for the most sensational meal , presented well and the flavours were stunning . I had roast pork with leek and chorizo mash with tender stem broccoli and my partner had chicken supreme . Dessert was sticky toffee pudding and crème brûlée . Will certainly go back when we are next in Porthmadog area . Our new favourite place!More

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

My husband and I go to this restaurant when we are in the area. Lovely seating area with sofas and a wood burning stove, always fresh flowers decorating the place. The food and the service is always top notch On our recent visit on a...Saturday evening it was very busy, however the service was still great and the staff very attentive Wish this place was nearer our home Thoroughly recommendedMore

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

My girlfriend and I came here whilst on a weekend away in Tremadog and have to say the entire place and atmosphere was amazing! The food was delicious (we are both vegetarian) and the staff were all very friendly. If we are ever in the...area again we will definitely go back!More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Brilliant traditional Welsh and international cuisine comparable with 3 star Michelin - beautifully served, excellent professional and friendly service, very reasonable prices

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

We picked this restaurant due to the 5* reviews on trip advisor. It did not disappoint. Service was welcoming and professional. The food was amazing and the choice of drinks was good and not the usual cocktails/wine. Would highly recommend- thank you!

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

A warm welcome - we were very well looked after & had a most enjoyable evening. Staff were attentive & the food was first class with excellent presentation - the rib eye steak was really good. We would recommend Ysgwar & always take our visitors...for a treat.More

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

We booked a table for 7pm then changed it to 5.30pm for various reasons. Upon arrival we were greeted promptly and shown to a nice table. We were surprised to be offered an early bird menu in addition to the a la carte. Whilst we...will generally order whatever we prefer rather than sticking to a prix fixe, the early bird menu looked excellent and therefore we chose to order from it, we did this without compromising on choice. The timing between ordering and service was perfect, all of our meals were perfect in terms of temperature, quantity, quality and presentation. The lamb was particularly good. The staff were all very friendly and the service brilliant. This is a first class restaurant which could and should charge more, certainly for the prix fixe. I am looking forward to returning.More

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 10 February 2024 via mobile

I love eating out but very rarely do. I started training as a chef back in the 70’s in the RAF which was to a very high standard. We travel to turkey a lot and eat away from the tourist areas, with the locals. The...food is generally excellent. We live in cheshire and I’m always disappointed at 90% of the restaurants we visit. We have now found this one and WOW it’s beyond amazing! As we had finished out meal we both sat in front of the fire and admitted to each other that it was the best restaurant in the UK that we’ve ever eaten in. Everything about the restaurant is special; the ambiance of the place & the staff were amazing. The food was to die for and was perfection. The tempura prawns were amazing and we couldn’t believe the size of them, & the batter was so light. Even the cheesy garlic bread was out of this world. I had a main meal of Cod with stir fried veg, noodles and a coconut sauce; again amazing. I had to leave some noodles as I wanted to make room for my trio of ice cream. If your in the area book this restaurant. I 100% guarantee your tastebuds will love it. Mark & Dawn (early valentines weekend break meal).More

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 30 December 2023 via mobile

We arrived 15 minutes late, so I was a little worried about how the staff would respond. Yol was lovely from the moment we arrived and showed exceptional service throughout. The food was incredible. Honestly, this is the best three course meal we have had...for a long, long time. Perfect way to end a few nights in Porthmadog. Thank you to Yol and the other staff who were absolutely fantastic. We will definitely be back. 5 starsMore

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 10 December 2023 via mobile

Best Sunday roast we’ve had for years, staff were so happy to see us, great service start-finish. On holiday from Nottingham thanks

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 8 December 2023

We are so lucky to have such a wonderful, high quality restaurant locally. Great atmosphere, gorgeous food and great, happy staff, I had the slow roast belly pork which was divine. The jus was to die for and each course was a credit to those...in the kitchen. We can see why many of our guests love eating here and we will, of course, continue to recommend it to them and will be back ourselves.More

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 1 December 2023

I went here for the first time, with two friends, on 30th Noivember at 6.45pm, the restaurant was busy which is always a good sign. The staff were very welcoming and we were seated near a large group of ladies who were obviously enjoying themselves...and creating a good atmosphere. My meal was delicious, spring rolls for starters with an excellent dip, followed by duck breasts, beautifully cooked. The service was efficient and friendly. It was a fun evening in an extremely good restaurant.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 1 December 2023 via mobile

We visited Y Sgwar at the end of our holiday in North Wales for Sunday lunch. So glad that we did. The food was superb and the service excellent. I had the roast topside of beef with yorkshire pudding. My wife went for the pan...fried sea bass which came with a lovely sauce. The veg was really good red cabbage, brocolli, carrots, roast potato, roasted parsnip and mash. For dessert we went for the pavlova and chocolate brownie with ice cream. Two lovely glasses of white wine to accompany the meal and coffees to finish a great meal. Diolch pawb yn Y Sgwar.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 27 November 2023

Booked in for dinner on advice of Gareth & Jo from Hadfer Glamping and we weren't disappointed. The menus are quite varied and had options for vegans which was a refreshing change. However, there was nothing really inspiring as the vegan options featured mushrooms (not...a fan) but after a chat with the waiter / manager, some suggestions were made and food ordered. I had the mussels starter with sourdough and my wife had the faux duck with hoi-sin sauce and both were excellent. Mains were smoked tofu steak in a red thai curry sauce and cod in curry sauce - again, both excellent. Finished off with a cocktail & coffee.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Yes. As others have said, there is parking in and around the square. You may need to walk a short distance.
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Don’t bother this place is rank and Lorraine can’t take criticism without being arrogant in her response
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Y Sgwar is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5