The Royal Hotel (Formerly Harleys) is now open and has been extensively refurbished. The mural is one of a series depicting a Welsh folk tale, and is just part of the impressive new decor.  There is also a beer garden, games room, full sized snooker table, a comfortable relaxation area and restaurant. Besides meals of a high standard, bar snacks are also served.  Good hospitality and food in surprisingly pleasant surroundings (for those who remember Harley's).

Ael y Bryn Hotel, Dyffryn Ardydwy 01341 242701 Splendid elevated location with fine views.  Public bar and restaurant, also childrens playground.

Arbor Hotel, Marine Parade, Barmouth.  01341 280459 Seafront Hotel with public bar and restaurant.

Barmouth Hotel, Chuch Street, Barmouth 01341 280400 No longer residential. Lively public bar, occasional Karaokes.

Buffaloes Club,  St Annes Square, Barmouth 01341 280424  Social Club with occasional discos and entertainment.  Blues /rock  jam nights usually first Saturday of month. BMEX rock bands usually last Friday of month

Cadwgan Hotel, Cadwgan Lane, Dyffryn Ardydwy, 01341  247240  Close to Dyffryn beach, Family friendly pub and restaurant with regular entertainment, quizzes etc.

Crown Hotel, Church Street, Barmouth 01341 280326, Good Pub with good grub, regular live entertainment, Karaoke on Sundays.

Dyffryn Seaside Estate Country Inn, Open to non residents, Well run club with regular entertainment, karaoke etc.

George III Hotel Penmaenpool, 01341422525 Over the Mawddach estuary via the toll bridge or through Dolgellau when bridge is closed. Wonderful riverside location with character interior. Highly rated food to match. Occasional high quality entertainment.

Henrys, Islawrffordd Holiday Park, Talybont.   01341 247475  Friendly family club.  Food and occasional entertainment.

Last Inn Church Street, Barmouth 01341 280530 Near the harbour with lots of character, interesting historic interior and good quality food served. Live music on Tuesdays, discos Friday and Saturday.  Quizzes on Wednesday outside main tourist period.

Lion Hotel, High Street, Barmouth 01341 280324 (Residential)  High Street, Barmouth  Lively pub with young management. Good quality home made food. Extensive wine and spirit list. Live Sport and weekend entertainment (Discos Karaoke etc.) 01341280324

Maes Artro, Living History Museum. 01341 241467 The bar is open till 11, though most of exhibits are closed at this time, which is just as well, as this is supposed to be one of the most haunted places in Wales.  Hot and cold food served, and there is regular entertainment sometimes 40's , 50's, 60's, 70's, dances, bands, karaokes.

Min y Mor Hotel, Seafront Hotel with public bar and concert room with dance floor. Live entertainment including country music and line dancing.  Good food also.

The Royal Hotel Formerly Harleys Bar.  Newly opened after major refurbishment. Impressive and tasteful interior.   Full size snooker table and beer garden.  Accommodation  and food throughout the day and evening served in bar or restaurant. Occasional entertainment.

RAOB Club,  St Annes Square, Barmouth 01341 280424  Social Club with occasional discos and entertainment.

Sandancer  Barmouth's only nightclub and now much improved and a non smoking environment. Open Friday and Saturday , till 2am, other nights as advertised. A range of entertainment including 70s and 80's, mowtown, soul and reggae  nights, also teenage discos. 

Sands Cabaret Bar, Talybont. 01341 247771 Part of Sands Leisure Complex near Talybont beach. Plenty of good entertainment here, regular tribute bands ( Food served also. Family room open in main holiday periods.

Talydon Hotel, St Annes Square, Barmouth. 280508 Has changed a lot since it was my grandparents local. Still a good pub with quality food and pleasant outside area.  Occasional entertainment.

Ty Mawr Hotel, LLanbedr. 01341 241440  Family run hotel with public bar, restaurant and gardens. Occasional live entertainment and Karaoke.

Victoria Inn, LLanbedr. Situated right by Llanbedr bridge, pub with good reputation for food, riverside garden and playground.

Wayside Inn, Llanaber.   01341 280200 Situated on the main road between Barmouth and Talybont, good views across the bay, food served and also a chip shop takeaway in main holiday period.

Ysgethyn Inn, Talybont  01341 247578  Riverside pub just upstream of Talybont bridge.  With restaurant, gardens and children's play area.