Y Sospan, Queen's Square, Dolgellau, UK

Name: Y Sospan, Queen's Square, Dolgellau, UK
Address: Queen's Square, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, United Kingdom, LL40 1AW
Telephone: 01341 423174
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (154)

£25 and under

Bistro

Queen's Square, Dolgellau, Gwynedd LL40 1AW

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2 people

26 Jun 2025

19:00

Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

Charming
Neighbourhood gem
Dog-friendly

Y Sospan can be found just off the market square in Historic town Dolgellau. Dating back to 1606, Y Sospan has a rich past and there is plenty of charm to be found in this old stone and slate building.
Y Sospan serves food all day, from a hearty full Welsh breakfast in the mornings, coffee and homemade cake, lunches and a seasonal menu for evening meals. So, no matter what time day you are passing, there will always be something here for you.
Our menu is carefully thought out to reflect the best of this beautiful region, Snowdonia and prepared on site by our expert chefs.
We have plenty of seating, with downstairs providing a cosy place for a coffee with friends. Then upstairs we have our large restaurant, where you will find vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, a cosy fireplace and hints of the buildings history can be seen on our walls.
We pride ourselves in the freshest ingredients that we feel represent both the seasons and the region.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Bistro
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 18:00–21:00 Fri–Sun 18:00–21:30
Phone number
01341 423174
Website
https://www.ysospan.co.uk/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
Queen's Square, Dolgellau, Gwynedd LL40 1AW
Area
Dolgellau
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Breaded Perl Wen£9.00
Served with Cranberry Jam and baby gem
Home Made Soup£8.50
Served with Sourdough. Can be served gluten free
Homemade Scotch Egg£9.50
Served with mustard mayo and baby gem
Sospan Prawn Cocktail£9.50
served with a creamy white wine, garlic and chive sauce finished with warm sourdough
Oven Roasted Fig Drizzled with Honey£8.50
Served on a soft apricot and pine nut salad. Can be served gluten free or vegan on request
Sospan Platter£24.00
Scotch egg, warm camembert, breaded brie, mixed deli meats. Served with warm sourdough bread and baby gem salad and chutneys

Main

10oz Rib Eye Steak£27.00
served with grilled tomato, grilled mushroom, homemade chips, home made onion ring and a baby gem salad
10oz Sirloin Steak£27.00
served with grilled tomato, grilled mushroom, homemade chips, home made onion ring and a baby gem salad
Chicken Breast Burger£20.00
Pserved with homemade chips and slaw
Lamb Burger£20.00
Topped with Mint Yoghurt, homemade onion ring and garnish With slaw and Homemade Chips
Homemade Spinach & Ricotta Lasagne£19.00
served with Homemade Chips, side salad and garlic ciabatta
Homemade Vegan Vegetable Curry£19.00
with basmati rice, poppadom and baby gem salad
Welsh Beef Burger£20.00
Served with smoked bacon, homemade onion ring, Snowdon cheese, slaw and homemade chips
Welsh Lamb Shank£25.00
Served with Creamed Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables & a Rich Lamb Jus. Can be Served Dairy Free by Request
Pan Fried Duck Breast£25.00
Served with Creamed Mashed Potatoes, seasonal vegetables and a cranberry Jus
Pan Fried Fillet of Hake£24.00
Served on a bed of red onion and saffron risotto with pan jus

Desserts

Vegan Options Available

Mixed Berry Crumble£8.00
served with custard
Sticky Toffee Pudding£8.00
served with Welsh Ice Cream
Homemade Chocolate Fondant£8.00
Served with Ice cream
Crème Brûlée£8.00
Served with fresh fruit
Local Cheeseboard£9.95
with local welsh Snowdon cheese, Homemade Red Onion Chutney, mixed crackers and fruit

Kid's Menu

£8.95. Followed by ice-cream

Three Bean Chilli
served with chips and salad
Tomato & Cheese Ciabatta Pizza
served with chips and salad
Butchers Sausages
Served with peas, mash or chips
Breaded Chicken Goujons
Served with chips and peas

What 154 people are saying

Y Sospan, Queen's Square, Dolgellau, UK reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

154 Reviews

J
Jackie
Oxford/Oxfordshire12 reviews
4.0
Dined on 25 May 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Food here was lovely in a beautiful setting . Service was very friendly but chaotic . Wine didn’t arrive until we’d reminded them several times , then hot food came in various stages but with no cutlery again despite repeated requests! Table next to us only had 3 out of 4 mains turn up - apparently not put through . They were very nice and had obviously had a very busy day but did detract from the overall experience
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Gerald
North Wales1 review
5.0
Dined on 21 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful meal, served by a friendly host in a lovely setting.
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Guy
North Wales1 review
5.0
Dined on 7 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent spot. Mixed starter plater was supreme, Then the lamb shanks to follow, which were tender and flavoursome. We chose to sit up stairs , with lovely seating and ambience. Well worth a visit. Don’t forget they close at 9.
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Joanna
Cheshire8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a gorgeous meal here with our kids on Saturday night. The warmest of welcomes, delicious food, an absolute gem. Thank you.
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Maxine
Birmingham/West Midlands10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent, high quality food, attentive and friendly service, dog friendly dining on ground floor, would recommend !
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Michelle
Yorkshire1 review
5.0
Dined on 10 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food was fabulous. The restaurant was a lovely place with a great ambience and we were lucky enough to get a table in the window which was lovely
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Ima
North Wales1 review
5.0
Dined on 9 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The interior and atmosphere are unique, the service is always friendly and great, and the food is exceptional. We've been coming here for 17 years and will come again. It's not cheap, but worth every penny. The place is also full of heritage, it’s truly a cultural landmark in Dolgellau.
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Stuart
North Wales1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice meal and great simple quality food menu.
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Andrew
Yorkshire1 review
4.0
Dined on 29 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We planned a weekend break in Dolgellau and Y Sospan was booked two weeks before the trip. We last ate there in September 2023 so being keen to visit again is a strong recommendation. We both wanted the lamb shank and it was outstanding in quality and quantity. It's a really interesting building, the service was excellent, the whole experience just what we hoped for. We did, in fact, return for lunch, without booking, on Saturday as we were keen to give the Cafe Menu a try. It'll be on our wish list anytime we are in North Wales and want a decent meal.
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Eirian
North Wales1 review
5.0
Dined on 31 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was great, food , service and location.Highly recommended.
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FAQs

Y Sospan, Queen's Square, Dolgellau, UK offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01341 423174.

Y Sospan, Queen's Square, Dolgellau, UK is rated 4.7 stars by 154 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

26 Jun 2025

19:00

Booked 1 time today

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Queen's Square, Dolgellau, Gwynedd LL40 1AW

Additional information

Area
Dolgellau
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 18:00–21:00 Fri–Sun 18:00–21:30
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Bistro
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.ysospan.co.uk/
Phone number
01341 423174

Y Sospan, Queen's Square, Dolgellau, UK

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Additional information

Starters

Breaded Perl Wen£9.00

Home Made Soup£8.50

Homemade Scotch Egg£9.50

Sospan Prawn Cocktail£9.50

Oven Roasted Fig Drizzled with Honey£8.50

Sospan Platter£24.00

Main

10oz Rib Eye Steak£27.00

10oz Sirloin Steak£27.00

Chicken Breast Burger£20.00

Lamb Burger£20.00

Homemade Spinach & Ricotta Lasagne£19.00

Homemade Vegan Vegetable Curry£19.00

Welsh Beef Burger£20.00

Welsh Lamb Shank£25.00

Pan Fried Duck Breast£25.00

Pan Fried Fillet of Hake£24.00

Desserts

Mixed Berry Crumble£8.00

Sticky Toffee Pudding£8.00

Homemade Chocolate Fondant£8.00

Crème Brûlée£8.00

Local Cheeseboard£9.95

Kid's Menu

Three Bean Chilli

Tomato & Cheese Ciabatta Pizza

Butchers Sausages

Breaded Chicken Goujons

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