Tafarn Pencei

Tafarn Pencei is a pub situated on the picturesque Porthmadog Harbour in Gwynedd, Wales. According to its official website, it positions itself as the perfect venue for food, hot drinks, or alcoholic beverages, and is proud to serve a selection of locally brewed fine ales. Its menu is described as catering for every taste, including children. The pub is located just a short step away from the high street, making it a convenient spot to refresh, refuel, and relax. The pub offers a range of speciality teas, coffees, and hot chocolates, and is open every day from 11am for coffee time. It has received positive reviews on Tripadvisor, with customers praising the friendly and welcoming staff, the quality of the food such as haddock and chips and Christmas dinner, and the overall dining experience. One reviewer noted visiting because of the pub's entry in the Good Beer Guide and enjoyed a great pint of Bass. At the time of the official website snapshot, Tafarn Pencei was temporarily closed for refurbishment. The pub is located at 17-18 Corn Hill, Porthmadog, Gwynedd, LL49 9AT, and can be contacted by telephone at 01766 514959 or by email at tafarnpencei@outlook.com. It is a local, independent establishment rather than part of a large chain, and its ownership and founding details are not specified in the available evidence.

Tafarn Pencei is a pub located on Porthmadog Harbour in Gwynedd, Wales. The name 'Tafarn Pencei' is Welsh, with 'tafarn' meaning pub or tavern. The establishment is situated at 17-18 Corn Hill, just a short step away from the high street, and describes itself as a harbourside venue for food, hot drinks, and alcoholic beverages. The pub has built a reputation for serving locally brewed fine ales and for its food menu, which is designed to cater for every taste, including children. It has been listed in the Good Beer Guide, as noted by a Tripadvisor reviewer who visited specifically because of that entry. Reviews highlight friendly and welcoming staff, quality pints such as Bass, and dishes like haddock and chips, Sunday lunch, and Christmas dinner. At the time of the official website snapshot, Tafarn Pencei was temporarily closed for refurbishment. The website also promotes a 'Coffee Time' offering, with speciality teas, coffees, and hot chocolates available every day from 11am. The pub maintains an active presence on Tripadvisor, where recent reviews from late 2025 and early 2026 are displayed. No founding date, ownership details, or corporate history are provided in the available evidence. The pub appears to operate as an independent local business rather than as part of a larger hospitality group.

A harbourside pub in Porthmadog offering food, hot drinks, and locally brewed ales in a welcoming, family-friendly setting close to the high street.

• Locally brewed fine ales

  A selection of locally brewed fine ales served at the pub.

• Bass ale

  A pint of Bass praised by a Tripadvisor reviewer.

• Haddock and chips

  A dish described as superb by a reviewer.

• Sunday lunch

  Offered at the pub and noted as looking fabulous.

• Christmas dinner

  A group Christmas dinner that received excellent feedback.

• Speciality teas, coffees & hot chocolates

  Available during Coffee Time, open everyday from 11am.

1. 1Pub | Tafarn Pencei | Porthmadogtafarnpencei.com
2. 2Tafarn Pencei - Wikidatawikidata.org