A foodie afternoon in Dolgellau

Spending an afternoon in Dolgellau? Once you’ve finished exploring the quaint streets, browsing the local shops or even hiking up Cader Idris, you may be feeling peckish. Small but mighty Dolgellau has plenty to offer. Here are a few independent spots you can treat yourself to, and you can get there by bus.

Popty’r Dref

Tucked away in a small side street is acclaimed bakery Popty’r Dref – a must-see when visiting Dolgellau. With a shop window filled with custard slices, currant buns and iconic honey buns, you can’t resist the temptation to pop in.

Brimming with sweet treats, you’re spoilt for choice. With classics like a coffee and walnut slice to special bakes like kinder bueno brownies, it’s impossible to leave Popty’r Dref empty handed. If you’d prefer a meal, choose from one of their classic specials like cottage pie or bolognese.

DD’s Bakery and Sandwich Bar

Wander a few streets over into Eldon Square where you’ll find DD’s Bakery. With a cosy interior, this is the perfect spot for a hearty bake. Pasties, pies, quiches and sandwiches – take your pick. You can even get a freshly baked loaf sliced in front of you.

With no shortage of sweet treats, you’ll be forgiven for not stopping at savoury. Feast your eyes upon the bakery counter - why not try one of their Eccles cakes to take with you on your travels?

Torrent Walk Hotel

If it’s a pub meal you’re after, there’s plenty to choose from in Dolgellau. Torrent Walk Hotel is one of these pubs, providing a cosy atmosphere, weekly pub quiz nights and good food.

Perfect to relax in after a long day of exploring, their menu offers a variety of choice – burgers, pizza, pasta and pub classics. Fill your belly, marvel at the local art and décor, and start planning your trip back to Dolgellau - Sesiwn Fawr, perhaps?

With regular services on our T2 and T3/T3C bus services, travelling to Dolgellau by bus couldn’t be easier. Start planning your journey here: https://traws.cymru/en/services