DINING
This is where you'll find ideas for where to eat during your stay at The Old Vicarage. You'll find a selection of places to eat in and around Machynlleth and Corris. Then ideas for where to eat a little further out in Aberdyfi, Barmouth, Tywyn, Dolgellau and Aberystwyth
EATING IN
BreakFast
With all our B&B rates you can enjoy our award winning 3 course breakfasts. More>
Lunch
Packed lunches can be pre-ordered and we also have a picnic set to hire
(Pre-order - menu in the hallway)
LIGHT BITES
We offer a charcuterie platter and a few other light bites showcasing Welsh products. A great option for early nibbles before you head out for dinner. (Pre-order - menu in the hallway)
DRINKS & SNAcks
We are fully licensed and have an honesty bar in the hallway loaded with local beers, wines and soft drinks. Theres also a selection of snacks
CheF
For full house bookings, we have our Private Chef & 'Pop-up restaurant' packages, where we coordinate a chef (and team) to provide 3 to 5 course evening meals served in our dining room: Go To Packages
EATING OUT
NEARBY
There are some fantastic options for you to choose from for your evening meals when you are staying with us. We recommend you book ahead, as during peak season they book up fast! All the following suggestions are under a 15 minute taxi/car drive.
Pub
Black Lion
Black lion inn derwenlas, Derwenlas, Machynlleth SY20 8TN, UK
Travel:
Approx. Price:
13 min
£30
Guest favourite. Great pub, staff and landlords are wonderful, lovely cozy atmosphere. Parking may look challenging but you can park on the street outside the houses or over the road on the grass verge
Wine Bar & Taster 10
Gwen
21 Heol Maengwyn, Machynlleth SY20 8EB, UK
Travel:
Approx. Price:
7 min
£100
Michelin Guide 2024. Head Chef Corrin Harrison (prev. Ynyshir) . Partnership between Gwen & The Old Vicarage, we'll shuttle you to and from your meal (Add as extra on booking). Communal dining 2 tables of 4, approx 10 courses. Also walk-in wine/cocktail bar with light eating options
TAKE AWAY
Hennighans
Hennighan's Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway, Heol Maengwyn, Machynlleth, UK
Travel:
Approx. Price:
7 min
£15
Hennighan's is great. Online ordering is best, theyve recently moved from the top of the high street to the middle so mind out where the sat nav takes you. (easy walk between the two)
Pub/Restaurant
Riverside
Riverside Hotel Pennal, Pennal, Machynlleth, UK
Travel:
Approx. Price:
13 min
£35
New team in place for 2023, bringing an exciting fresh approach in the Riverside. Last time i checked they hadn't put a new website up yet, however they are very active on instagram with pictures of their weekly changing menus.
New - The Old Vicarage partners with Gwen Restaurant
Currently A la Carte
Fanny Talbot
The Fanny Talbot, High Street, Barmouth, UK
Travel:
Approx Price:
30 min
£60
New for 2023 - Head Chef Owen Vaughan (Masterchef professionals finalist, previously of Penmaenuchaf Hall) has joined the team this year and will be making waves with his new taster menu. Worth the drive to Barmouth
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LUNCH OPTIONS
7 mins
14 Heol Maengwyn, Machynlleth SY20 8DT
https://www.clayandbake.co.uk/
7mins
Deli, B&W building near the clock tower in Machynlleth, lots of veg/vegan options as well
General Supplies.
If you just want to grab a few bits from a super market there is a Co-op in Machynlleth and a EuroSpar in Dolgellau
Idris Stores
2 mins
Fantastic selection for lunch, and general store type staples
Bridge St, Corris, Machynlleth SY20 9SP
Cafe Chakra
7 mins
Brunch cafe on Machynlleth high street
Tea Rooms
Lots of lovely tea rooms in Dolgellau, park in the pay and display by the bridge if you cant find a parking space on the high street.