The Victoria Inn, Llanbedr

We did our research before we went but Ignore what the Robinson website says about £10 burger and fish and chips and £14 wine. VERY expensive pub food, £17 burger or fish and chips. House wine £20. We decided to not get the wine but as there weren’t any other options in the area for food, we decided to take the hit and see if the food was worth £17, it wasn’t. I was dubious about deep frying lemon soul but there was nothing else on the limited menu I could eat. It was dry, the tempura batter that should have been light and crispy was not. It was more like cardboard. They only gave you two small tubes of tartar sauce so even that could cover it. My local hungry horse does a better fish and chips. My partner said his burger was ok but he ran out of his small ketchup in a couple of chips. Also what the website says, they don’t serve food on Monday or Tuesday. Given you can’t email or phone the pub I’m not sure how you’d check ahead if they’re serving food or what they are serving but it’s not what the website says. VERY loud music!and I mean ear blistering. Most people were outside for this reason. This used to be a nice pub. It’s by a brook and you used to be able to sit in the garden and listen to it. Not anymore. Go elsewhere. There used to be comfy rattan seats outside and a larger shaded area. Both gone. Now it’s glaring sun and hard benches.I tried to sit outside but there was a screaming child the parents were doing nothing about it. I’m autistic and ended up curled up rocking and screaming at the sensory overload. I tried to sit inside but the music was too loud. Thankfully a lady saw my plight and asked me what was wrong. When I explained she asked the bar staff to turn the music down. They did a little but they’d refused before. I asked if we could cancel the food but they couldn’t. Then someone said they had a quiet room in the back. It had reserved on the tables but staff said we could sit there. Most of the tables inside had reserved but the place was empty. It was quiet until the screaming kid came inside and the screaming echoed down the corridors. Not a good place if you don’t like loud music and screaming kids. I’ve been coming here for years but won’t be coming again.

Nice IPA and delicious halloumi and mushroom burger! Lovely staff and v well presented pub inside! We really enjoyed our meals, and enough space between the tables to be able to relax with our dogs!

The restaurant appears lovely from the outside, but unfortunately, that is the only positive aspect. The few reviews I could find were all positive, but I suspect they may be filtered as there is not a single negative review on the sugar vine website. The food was average, but overpriced for what essentially amounts to cafe food with a very limited menu. This establishment seems to cater more to locals as opposed to food enthusiasts. The noise level was unbearable due to a large group of staff members' friends, who were loud and swearing constantly. Additionally, one individual was vaping in the restaurant while people were trying to eat, which was off-putting. The staff seemed indifferent and unconcerned about our experience. I will not be returning or recommending this place to anyone. It was a disappointment and a waste of money.

After a stroll in the nearby village of Tal y Bont, we decided to visit this restaurant. We were all delighted with our decision, as we unanimously agreed that it was one of the best meals we've ever had at a pub. The establishment has a spacious car park and a cozy atmosphere inside. Additionally, it is dog-friendly. The menu offered a good variety of options, including specials. The staff was friendly and welcoming. In my opinion, this is the perfect pub. We will definitely return in the future.

We have visited the Vic multiple times and have always had a great experience thanks to the friendly staff. During our most recent visit, the staff went above and beyond to help us during an emergency situation. We are very grateful for their exceptional service and look forward to returning. We stayed at the Vic on Saturday, October 21st and booked 3 rooms.