The Benllech
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About The Benllech
On Beach Rd in Tyn Y Gongl, The Benllech is a pub and restaurant with a beer garden looking out over the sea. The kitchen runs to 57 dishes, with fish and chips, burgers and chips, and a pie of the day among the regulars, and Sunday brings roast dinners with turkey or lamb, mash, Yorkshire puddings, and vegetables. Staff take orders at the table rather than at a counter, and reservations are recommended, with table booking available by phone during busy periods. Dogs are welcome both inside the pub and in a separate bar area, and the step-free entrance suits visitors with mobility needs. A quiz night runs on site, and the beer garden gives outdoor dining space beyond the main room. Parking at the pub itself is limited, though an additional car park sits across the road for those driving in.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Menu & Prices
57 dishes · mains £4–27- Fish and Chips£17.00
- Vegan Fish & Chips£14.00
- Local Welsh Sirloin£27.00
- Catch of the Day£17.00
- Homemade Pie of the Day£16.00
- Horse-shoe Gammon£17.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention roast dinner, burger and chips and pie of the day.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention roast dinner, burger and chips and pie of the day.
Customer Review Summary
Sunday roast dinner draws the most consistent praise, with reviewers describing a Turkey roast, a lamb roast "cooked to perfection" with rosemary and a red wine jus, and even vegetarian roasts that satisfied a diner not easily pleased. Close behind, several single out the pies, recommending "the pie of the day," alongside burgers that split opinion, some finding them fresh and well seasoned, others describing chicken burgers as overcooked and dry. A few also mention garlic mushrooms and mussels remade in a vegan wine and cream sauce for a diner's dairy intolerance. Service earns repeated comment: multiple diners describe mixed-up orders, including a wrongly delivered roast and a burger that arrived 10 to 15 minutes late, confusion over table numbers, and staff overcharging for drinks, which more than one attributes to newer staff still learning the job. One reviewer reports finding a hair in their fish and chips. A few also note a small, hard-to-turn car park and drink prices some called steep, including six pounds for a Guinness. Despite this, several describe staff apologizing and correcting mistakes, such as swapping a wrongly served roast for the requested burger and chips.
Customer Review Summary
Sunday roast dinner draws the most consistent praise, with reviewers describing a Turkey roast, a lamb roast "cooked to perfection" with rosemary and a red wine jus, and even vegetarian roasts that satisfied a diner not easily pleased. Close behind, several single out the pies, recommending "the pie of the day," alongside burgers that split opinion, some finding them fresh and well seasoned, others describing chicken burgers as overcooked and dry. A few also mention garlic mushrooms and mussels remade in a vegan wine and cream sauce for a diner's dairy intolerance. Service earns repeated comment: multiple diners describe mixed-up orders, including a wrongly delivered roast and a burger that arrived 10 to 15 minutes late, confusion over table numbers, and staff overcharging for drinks, which more than one attributes to newer staff still learning the job. One reviewer reports finding a hair in their fish and chips. A few also note a small, hard-to-turn car park and drink prices some called steep, including six pounds for a Guinness. Despite this, several describe staff apologizing and correcting mistakes, such as swapping a wrongly served roast for the requested burger and chips.
Featured reviews
- Keith Williams
“Really good food. Dog friendly and can go in the restaurant area. Steak pie is a must to try. Highly recommend.”
- Lloyd Neary
“Ordered fish and chips, fish was cold and chips appeared to have been warmed up rather than fresh”
- Debra Russell
“Had lunch today food was ok bit expensive music was a bit loud staff were nice waited a long time for food tho”
- Simone Schaub
“I was very hungry & forgot to take a picture of the delicious food! 🙈 I chose the veggie special with artichokes - absolutely tasty. Can definitely recommend!”
- Steve M
“Always stop here for Sunday lunch when on the island. Great value excellent food and drink. Very dog friendly too. Outside area is also comfortable, especially when the sun is shining. Inside is clean and tidy. Parking on site is restricted but there's a large car park over the road for around £3.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Has bar games
- Has great beer selection
- Has great wine list
- Has live music
- Has live performances
- Has quiz night
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Serves dine-in
Show more amenities
- Good for kids
- Serves food at bar
- Casual
- Serves beer
- Serves food
- Serves spirits
- Highlights· 7
- Has bar games
- Has great beer selection
- Has great wine list
- Has live music
- Has live performances
- Has quiz night
- Good for watching sport
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Offerings· 3
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves wine
- Popular for· 1
- Good for solo dining
- Atmosphere· 1
- Cosy
- Parking· 3
- Free parking lot
- Paid parking lot
- Plenty of parking
- Dining options· 2
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Bars near The Benllech
- The Union Inn4.5898 mi away£10–20Wheelchair accessible
darts, pool table, watching football
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The BenllechReservations · Good for kids | 4.31,123 | — | £10–20 | roast dinner, burger and chips, pie of the day |
| The Union InnWheelchair accessible | 4.589 | 8 mi away | £10–20 | darts, pool table, watching football |
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