How is Proper Gander rated?

At The Proper Gander we pride ourselves on serving the very best in local Welsh produce alongside friendly customer service and a relaxed atmosphere. Located in a stunning area of rural mid Wales, our menu reflects the freshness, quality and variety of our landscape. For example: Our Welsh lamb, beef and pork are from local farms. Our fresh fish and seafood are caught by resident fishermen off our beautiful coastline. We serve only the best Award Winning Welsh cheeses. We offer a wide selection of beers, ciders, ales and spirits sourced from our unique local breweries and distilleries. And of course, all our fantastic dishes are created and prepared by our very own Welsh Chef.

PRICE RANGE

US$8 - US$25

Special Diets

Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options

Meals

Dinner, Drinks

CUISINES

British, French, Mediterranean, Contemporary, Wine Bar

FEATURES

Reservations, Seating, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Accepts American Express, Family style, Gift Cards Available

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Charlotte F

12 reviews

Reviewed 22 September 2023

Dog Friendly Restaurant, Wonderful Food and Drinks (And Pudding)

Dog friendly (downstairs), wonderful staff, lovely atmosphere and delicious food. The cheesecake could have made me cry, it was that delicious. I'm annoyed we shared it. The staff are so lovely, huge thank you to our server! There was noone else downstairs when we dined...so they let us use the Alexa to play music we wanted to hear. The dog was very happy sat under the table and there was a water bowl provided. Would recommend trying the local gins. We didn't try the local whiskeys but would love to next time. I had cod and potatas bravas and my partner had the pork belly. Unreal. Would recommend booking if its a busier day of the week but they were really accommodating and lovely.More

Date of visit: September 2023

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Tynedale_traveller

227 reviews

Reviewed 10 September 2023 via mobile

Not quite a fine dining experience

I had a really difficult time trying to book this restaurant which rather soured our experience a bit before we'd even been. I tried to book on the website but when I got no response I sent an email. This also was not responded to...so I phoned. The phone was answered and when I tried to explain I was rudely told 'if you tried to book in the last two hours we are too busy to reply '. I explained that it was over the last two weeks! Each time I tried to book I said that I needed a Gluten Free meal. When we went to the restaurant there was obviously a shortage of staff with one waitress covering the whole restaurant. I asked about a Gluten Free menu and was informed that I could have the olives or prawns for a starter but there was no bread to accompany them. The waitress said that if I'd informed them in advance they would have got some bread in! I explained that I had tried very hard to inform them. She tootled off to talk to the chef and he did rustle me up some lovely pan fried scallops with chutney which was tasty but didn't really go with the fish. My husband and I both had lamb which was very nice if slightly overcooked. We liked the restaurant and would recommend it but they do need to sort out the booking systems on their website and recruit more staff for it to be a real fine dining experience. After all they are charging fine dining prices.More

Date of visit: September 2023

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A9256HKsarahj

4 reviews

Reviewed 4 September 2023 via mobile

Avoid

Had high expectations after reading the reviews but was left very disappointed. One of the pork bellies was nearly black in the middle and looked and tasted off. The other was not cooked well - very greasy/sloppy rather than crispy, as it should be. Risotto...was drenched in balsamic vinegar and what appeared to be mint sauce - these do not go together and the whole thing tasted awful. Poor quality cooking at very expensive prices! Would never return.More

Date of visit: August 2023

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I5929JKsamr

6 reviews

Reviewed 31 August 2023

10/10 for a family of 15

Fantastic. 15 of us, 6 kids, on a Thursday evening and every single dish was perfect. The service was absolutely amazing too. What a brilliant place, 100% recommend!

Date of visit: August 2023

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Jon H

2 reviews

Reviewed 25 August 2023

Superb!

Absolutely the best meal I've had in ages. Amazing Lamb. Excellent service. Fully recommend this superb Restaurant!

Date of visit: August 2023

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Susana F

6 reviews

Reviewed 3 August 2023

A real treat

Food to die for, great service and atmosphere! This is a gem of a restaurant and worth every penny!

Date of visit: August 2023

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HamptonReview

21 reviews

Reviewed 15 July 2023 via mobile

Unfortunate

Sadly we felt fobbed off. Serving a self-evidently mass produced dessert after two truly outstanding courses was a depressing end to what would otherwise have been an excellent meal. The cooking at this little restaurant is excellent. One of the best lamb dishes ever and...lots of attention to detail with the fish and ravioli, so the chef clearly knows what she/he is doing. So why round off with a grim pudding that was barely up to cheap supermarket standards? A cost cutting exercise which seems so very unfortunate. Is it that you think customers won’t notice?! We’d have been back with pleasure every holiday had this not happened.More

Date of visit: July 2023

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Hello, We genuinely appreciate all feedback! Regarding the issue with the dessert I don't understand is why you ask for something that you knew is not homemade, or if you didn't liked it, we could've offered you something else more appropriate for your taste buds?...More

808clairel

17 reviews

Reviewed 30 June 2023 via mobile

A little gem

We were looking for something a little special and dog friendly and after giving up on finding anything in Aberdovey where we were staying, we took a chance on a Friday night table at this place. No words to describe how accommodating, friendly and inviting...this restaurant is with seating downstairs for those with dogs. The food was amazing and flavoursome. Wine wonderful and ale exceptional. A big thank you to Kelly as our host. We felt most at home and only wish this gem was closer to home.More

Date of visit: June 2023

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Paul C

19 reviews

Reviewed 26 June 2023

The best restaurant in Tywyn

An excellent restaurant that serves delicious, well cooked food. It is popular so booking is recommended.

Date of visit: May 2023

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PeterH_and_LizB

146 reviews

Reviewed 17 June 2023 via mobile

What a lucky find

We chanced upon Proper Gander. Lovely staff. Fabulous food. Excellent wine list. Great decor. Everyone in Tywyn should go - but not when we are there. Worth coming back to Tywyn for.

Date of visit: June 2023

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oaklander2

20 reviews

Reviewed 6 May 2023 via mobile

A must

Excellent meal and I loved it. Wife is a vegetarian and the choices were limited otherwise would have been a 5 star. We will be back

Date of visit: April 2023

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Pass73

3 reviews

Reviewed 14 September 2022 via mobile

Would recommend

Booked on impulse and was very impressed with the lovely food. Atmosphere was very relaxed and the service was great. Would recommend.

Date of visit: September 2022

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pelhams

94 reviews

Reviewed 12 September 2022 via mobile

Very disappointed

We ate here a couple of times last year when in the area and really enjoyed it. Hence first port of call on our return. Very different experience. No king prawns so substituted with chicken. It was just okay. Nothing special and still charged as...a king prawn dish!! Breaded chicken was dry and served with nasty frozen chips. Side salad was identical to the one served with the starter. No sense of imagination or care felt. Most of the meal was taken away uneaten but there was no comment from the kitchen. Waitress said they were too busy to make proper chips!!! Not sure if change of ownership or maybe chefs night off. We were booked to go again on Wednesday but will be cancelling the booking. Such a shame.More

Date of visit: September 2022

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F4267EFhelenw

1 review

Reviewed 25 August 2022 via mobile

An evening in August

Fabulous meal, friendly staff. Booked at the last minute, but there was a warm welcome and an interesting specials menu. Would recommend a visit.

Date of visit: August 2022

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Andyrenz

10 reviews

Reviewed 23 August 2022 via mobile

Hidden Gem

Well looked after by lovely staff on a very busy night ! Great choice of specials , lovely wine and great mains ! A real treat !

Date of visit: August 2022

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I walked past here the other day and there was a menu for Mothers Day outside.If you give them a ring I am sure they will let you know what it is and if they have any tables left. Ther phone number is 01654) 712169

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Proper Gander is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:

Food: 4.5
Service: 5
Value: 4.5
Atmosphere: 4.5