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About George III, Penmaenpool
George III sits on the Mawddach estuary along the A493, with views across the water to the bridge and hills beyond. The hotel combines a restaurant and two bars with rooms for overnight stays, and the menu spans bar food through to a full à la carte selection, alongside a Welsh breakfast for guests. Sunday roasts come with potatoes, veg, and meat, and the bar carries local and well-known IPA and stout options. Seating is split between outdoor spots by the river wall and an indoor snug area, with a terrace also part of the setup. The pub sits along the Mawddach trail footpath, drawing walkers and cyclists off the route. It operates on a walk-in basis, though arriving early or booking ahead is worth doing on busier days given the passing trail traffic.
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“Casual, family-run hotel on the waterfront with free Welsh breakfast, plus a restaurant and 2 bars.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention estuary views, outdoor riverside seating, steak main course and local beer selection.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention estuary views, outdoor riverside seating, steak main course and local beer selection.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return to the George III above all for its estuary setting, describing views of the bridge, the hills and the Afon Mawddach, with seating on the wall, the terrace or beside the river for a pint. The food comes next, with a tasty starter and a steak cooked to perfection singled out, plus a large menu running from bar food to a full a-la-carte. Staff are repeatedly called friendly, welcoming and attentive, and a few mention the IPA and stout and the local drinks. Walkers and cyclists on the Mawddach trail stop here, one reviewer brought a dog, and one suggests booking a table or arriving early on busy days. The caveats are few. One reviewer says prices run high, citing £8 for a lemonade and a J2O, though they found it understandable for the location. Another, visiting late on a Sunday, found the roast average, with potatoes that seemed cooked and kept warm for hours, and saw three later tables served before theirs. One couple changed their dinner plans to eat there a second night.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return to the George III above all for its estuary setting, describing views of the bridge, the hills and the Afon Mawddach, with seating on the wall, the terrace or beside the river for a pint. The food comes next, with a tasty starter and a steak cooked to perfection singled out, plus a large menu running from bar food to a full a-la-carte. Staff are repeatedly called friendly, welcoming and attentive, and a few mention the IPA and stout and the local drinks. Walkers and cyclists on the Mawddach trail stop here, one reviewer brought a dog, and one suggests booking a table or arriving early on busy days. The caveats are few. One reviewer says prices run high, citing £8 for a lemonade and a J2O, though they found it understandable for the location. Another, visiting late on a Sunday, found the roast average, with potatoes that seemed cooked and kept warm for hours, and saw three later tables served before theirs. One couple changed their dinner plans to eat there a second night.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“This is a beautiful location, building and experience. My family has been going for years and I finally had the chance to go again after two years. The location is still absolutely bustling with life and is definitely worth the visit. Even just to grab a drink and sit on the wall to take in the sights, it's worth the trip. Staff were lovely, kind and attentive. Price are a little on the higher side; spent £8 on a lemonade and a J2O, but as long as you're expecting it, I think it's understandable for the location.”
- Google user
“Fantastic pub in an exceptional location. Truly the perfect place to stop for a while and enjoy a pint by the meandering Afon Mawddach. Excellent variety of outdoor and cosy indoor seating areas. Very good food selection, decent drinks options, and reasonably priced. Take a cycle out from Dolgellau or Abermaw along the Mawddach trail and stop for lunch. Watch the cows graze on the water meadows by the old toll bridge. Wonderful.”
- Google user
“We spent five wonderful days at the George. Great location to just watch the world go by. Great walking in the hills. Lovely outing to the seaside. Amazing staff who made my 90year old Mum and Dad and me have the perfect holiday”
- Google user
“This pub has it all, great service, great beer, an amazing menu and a spectacular location. We walked along the estuary to get here and the view of the bridge and the hills over the water is really scenic. Ordered drinks before our food and enjoyed some IPA and stout I hadn't seen before. The food was really really good, well worth the price. And the service was friendly and we enjoyed talking to the staff. Overall this was one of the best pub meal experiences we've had for a while and I would absolutely recommend it. Maybe book a table or arrive early to secure a table on busy days.”
- Google user
“We went late on a Sunday, which I suspect was a mistake, as it felt like it was the end of a long and busy day for the staff. Roasts were average, potatoes that had been cooked and kept warm for hours, OK veg and decent meat to be fair. Service was also a bit chaotic. Three tables that came in after us all got their food before we did even though we'd ordered before them. Shame as it's a fantastic location.”
Amenities
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Free parking
- Pet-friendly
- Kid-friendly
- Bar
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- Free breakfast
- Restaurant
- Smoke-free
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Bars near George III, Penmaenpool
- The Last Inn4.52,5925.2 mi away
dog friendly pub, steak, real ales
- YSGETHIN INN4.51,2746.7 mi away
riverside beer garden, kids play area, pub classics menu
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| George III, PenmaenpoolWheelchair accessible | 4.52,717 | — | estuary views, outdoor riverside seating, steak main course |
| The Last Inn | 4.52,592 | 5.2 mi away | dog friendly pub, steak, real ales |
| YSGETHIN INN | 4.51,274 | 6.7 mi away | riverside beer garden, kids play area, pub classics menu |
The 2 nearest bars by distance. Ratings, hours and review terms come from public business profiles.
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