Where to eat

The village has a number of award-winning restaurants and cafés that offer everything from extensive menus to authentic Italian snacks. Whether enjoying a light lunch, classic afternoon tea or fine dining in the evening from awardwinning head chef Mark Threadgill, take in the views across the estuary and the very best local produce from Hotel Portmeirion’s restaurant. The dining room was built by Sir Clough in 1931 as a curvilinear extension to his main hotel, and now boasts elegant interiors by Sir Terence Conran.

Castell Deudraeth Brasserie offers simple yet stunning gastro fare from its light and airy conservatory, the more private Estuary Room, or its outdoor terrace. Restored oak panelling and an ornate fireplace give the lounge a warm, relaxed ambience for after-dinner drinks.

For Italian-style dishes, from pizza and pasta to paninis, stop by Caffi Glas (the Blue Cafe), originally built by Sir Clough in the 1950s as a garage for guests’ cars. Visit the newly refurbished Town Hall with its all-day lounge bar and family restaurant with seating indoors and on the terrace. And don’t miss Portmeirion’s own retro-style ice-cream parlour, Caffi’r Angel Ices, serving fresh traditional gelato with a Welsh twist prepared daily on the premises. A perfect pitstop for pastries and espresso, this little gem was originally built in 1926, then refurbished and reopened in 2014 as a chic gelateria. ➤