The Grapes Hotel, Maentwrog

We recently visited the Grapes to find it under new management - surprising as the previous team had breathed new life into the place...

Oh dear. The Grapes used to have a name for quality, locally sourced and home cooked food, but that is clearly no longer the case. Standard pub fare being sold at home cooked locally produced prices - rather poor for the money, with reports from friends of a rather rude response by the new manager to a complaint about said food.. A remark made bout the presentation of a meal being somewhat akin to that served by a fish and chip shop was met with .."perhaps you should go to the fish and chip shop then"..

So we did. Many times.

14 Jul 2010 12:19

The Grapes Hotel, Maentwrog

I agree with Macsuperstar as my wife and I frequent The Grapes often. Since the refubishment it has taken time to bed in and the character of the place is returning, although more subdued lighting would be a help in the lounge! A change in management in early 2008 has seen the place turn around entirely though, the food is great (not cheap)/not expensive) and the Evan Evans ales are most welcome with Best and Cwrw as staples, there are usually a couple of other seasonal ales to choose from (Golden Hop was great back in the summer) as well as your standard fare on tap. Service is fine too - consistently. The cash injection for the place was welcome and for guests the accomodation rooms are well appointed. Live music is also on the agenda whch has led to some great nights too!

27 Oct 2008 15:26