Tower Restaurant
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Ratings and reviews
4.0
4.0 of 5 bubbles

RATINGS
Food
3.8 of 5 bubbles
Service
3.8 of 5 bubbles
Value
3.3 of 5 bubbles
Atmosphere
3.2 of 5 bubbles
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PRICE RANGE
₹2,367.00 – ₹4,303.00
CUISINES
European, British, Welsh
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options
meals, features
Can a vegan person get a good meal at this restaurant?
About
High on the hillside, the restaurant has a stunning view over the lake and hills of the surrounding area. Lunch is served from 12.00 until 14.00 - booking in advance is required - 3 courses £22.50. We are also able to offer our guests a more informal light lunch menu which is served daily. Dinner is served between 18.45 and 21.15 - 5 courses £39.95. Should you require a lighter option - we can offer 2 couses at £27.50 - booking in advance is required. Our dress code in the Tower Restaurant is smart casual - no jeans or trainers.
PRICE RANGE
₹2,367.00 – ₹4,303.00
CUISINES
European, British, Welsh
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Table Service
4.0
4.0 of 5 bubbles200 reviews
Excellent
107
Very good
43
Average
26
Poor
13
Terrible
11

Kate
Cardiff525 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023 couples
Breakfast on the morning of our stay was excellent. The cheese & ham continental plate was delicious, & the pre-prepared tray of croissants, fruit, toast and tea was a great idea. The full Welsh cooked option was well presented, good quality & served piping hot. Staff were friendly & unintrusive, & the view of the lake was very lovely. Dinner was a disappointment. I found the atmosphere lacking & given that you can't see the view at night, you're essentially just in a drab dining room that had slight 'nursing home' vibes. The steak was ok, but given the price, I was surprised it was accompanied by greasy fried onions and lacklustre chips. We ordered a side of garlic bread which arrived cold & had to be returned. Second time around was only slightly warmer. Staff, however, were very pleasant.
Written 19 February 2023
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bluemoonrose
Illogan218 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 couples
Having seen the hotel featured on TV recently we chose to come on holiday to the area and book ahead to have lunch here. We managed to make our trip to the lake on a sunny day so were delighted to arrive for lunch and find ourselves sat with a beautiful lake view from our table; nice lunch menu, friendly and efficient waiters, and the food was served quickly and was delicious. It would have been nice to perhaps have some traditional welsh dishes, but the menu seems a selection of largely european dishes. All the food we saw coming out looked great. After lunch we sat in the lounge with coffees taking in more of the lovely view; a really lovely spot to stop and relax a while.
Written 27 March 2023
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Joanne C
Ellesmere516 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022 family
Although the location is stunning we were somewhat disappointed with the lunchtime experience. Our waiter was obviously new and very nervous but was very polite. The menu has about eight main courses , and a greater choice of tapas style dishes. We opted for two ploughman's. The let down was the noise coming from the kitchen. Singing along to the radio at a high volume is not conducive to a peaceful lunch and with no background music it was really very intrusive. More training and discipline is definitely the order of the day .
Written 14 September 2022
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GRjones64
5 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Having had the Lake Vyrnwy Hotel on my ‘bucket list’ for probably 10 years or more, I finally booked in for Afternoon Tea with my husband, daughter & granddaughter. We arrived on time for our 1pm booking, waited for a table to be laid and were shown to our table and menus were left with us. Another family arrived approximately 10 minutes after us and had their order taken in a timely fashion. After waiting 25 minutes I asked a waitress if someone was going to take our food and drinks order, she apologised and said she would get someone to come to us. Another five minutes elapsed and another waitress came over and took our order, Shortly after, a waiter came over to take our order! Our food arrived - two Afternoon Teas and 1 fish & chips. To be fair the food was ok. We finished our meal and I asked one of the waiters if we could have a box to take some of the afternoon tea home with us, he replied that he would get ‘someone to bring one over‘ - he didn’t. After another wait, I asked the waitress if we could have a box and she did bring it to us. The bill was requested and I was told to head to the bar area and payments could be made there. Off we went to settle our bill. The waiter asked if everything was ok, and I thought it only right to explain to him the problems we had encountered, he apologised and said they were having staffing problems. From my observations during the afternoon, I think there were plenty of staff on duty but obviously all staff were not trained to do all tasks! The young waiter who initially showed us to our table seemed incapable of doing anything other than strolling up and down looking very important with his iPad, he didn’t come to take our order and he didn’t bring the requested box. There were some ‘young waitresses’ who were very pleasant but just seemed to be standing doing very little. At no point did a member of staff check with us that our food was alright, or did we need more drinks, or whether my husband would like a sweet. We were given 1 pot of tea along with a small pot of hot water and small jug of milk for TWO afternoon teas, weren’t offered anymore, I was given a dirty cup which I had to request a clean one. Sadly this hotel is missing a trick, it is in a fabulous spot with stunning views, but there is no one taking charge to organise the staff and ensure that the guests have a memorable visit and wanting to return. Sadly, we won’t be returning as there are plenty of other establishments that are organised and really do want their customers to return.
Written 6 August 2022
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Diane D
Roussines460 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2020 none
Ate here the night I stayed in the hotel. Cauliflower soup was watery, unsalted and needed cream. The crispy sea bass was not crispy and came with a risotto that was so overcooked you could wallpaper with it. The breakfast was just ok, and was not very hot, and came really quickly as if it had been sitting around for a while. So all in all poor.
Written 6 September 2020
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Ryan S
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 family
Just wow, we had such a fantastic experience at the restaurant yesterday evening. The dining room is beautifully appointed, the lighting, music and atmosphere were perfect. Our host was charming and proffesional and looked to be doing a brilliant job of managing all of the covers. I can speak for everyone on our table in saying that the food was the best we've been served in years. An outstanding combination of flavours, clearly cooked with alot of skill and knowledge, and a strong 10 for presentation. I will certainly be making more regular visits to the property. Thankyou to all of the staff for a wonderful evening.
Written 29 October 2023
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ToffeeCambs
1066 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021 none
We’d booked this restaurant based on their own website & the view of the lake. We wanted to stop for a relaxing lunch on our journey. This place was taking us off our route, but we were happy to do that. The view was spectacular, but that’s really the only real positive thing, which is a shame. We had booked a table, but there was no table reserved, which meant we were extremely lucky to even get an uninterrupted view! They were just sitting people at tables in order of arrival. A lot of the chairs didn’t even have backs to them! We had tapas & to be honest, it was average & has made us decide never to have tapas unless in a Spanish country or restaurant. Another weird thing was the toilets - need updating - there were no windows open! When there are still COVID restrictions, a boiling hot day & no fresh air!
Written 1 August 2021
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Lois:Nocruisecontrol85
London166 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020 none
Ate here for four nights during our stay, including 4 breakfasts and 2 lunches too. So 10 consecutive meals. Have eaten her numerous times over the last few years. Service was consistently good, efficient and friendly. The food is delicious! The Menu did not seem to change in the four nights we were there but it was easy to choose something different each day. People who are a bit precious about their food choices may find food repetitive. Breakfast was delicious, the tray full of breakfast goodies was such a good idea! We shall definitely be returning again!
Written 7 September 2020
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Edward H
1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
We were travelling to bala and stopped here for a burger and a beer. The burgers were terrible cheap quality the hot dogs were those from a jar. And the beer was like drinking a week old open can of carling. Social distancing was out of the window staff and customers walking around with no face covering. Premium price for terrible quality. Next time we see the sign we wont stop and will keep driving to pale Hall (separate review) . And after raising concerns to management a very sheepish woman (no mask ) just chuckled to herself and said she would pass the comments on to the kitchen and restaurant manager
Written 23 May 2021
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Chris H
Crete3 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2024 family
This used to be a lovely experience but the service has really slipped. When we arrived there was nobody to seat us, just one lad who had to go off looking for the Basil Fawlty-esque manager who was nowhere to be seen. So while we waited we ordered drinks from the depressed, tattooed barman only discover the drinks were flat. When we did eventually get seated, you could sense the staff aren’t particularly happy (probably understaffed) and the Fawlty guy just seemed irritated by his iPad menu all the time. The food was good but it took an age to arrive, and each of our meals arrived at different times with long waits between which is always annoying. They apologised for the wait but I got the sense it’s standard practice. It seemed really poor considering there were only 3 of us and hardly anybody else in the restaurant. I can’t imagine what it’s like when it’s busy. Apart from the cosy fireplace seating, the rest of the restaurant seems bleak. There’s no music to fill the awkward atmosphere, the windowsills are dirty, it all just seems a bit dated now. Big shame, especially as it’s not exactly cheap. They’re lucky they have a lovely view to keep people distracted.
Written 3 November 2024
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kathryne995
North Wales17 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 couples
Had lunch today at The Tower Restaurant. The menu had limited choices unlike the sample lunch menu online. The choices were Tapas or a few main courses no desserts. Staff not very welcoming or friendly. Food ok,despite limited and unusual choices. Atmosphere dull with an annoying fly buzzing around.
Written 19 July 2024
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Nins82
Ruthin100 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 couples
Whilst staying at the hotel and spa for 1 night, my husband and I enjoyed dinner and breakfast here on 13th - 14th April 2024. The restaurant is located just off the reception area. Many of the tables are located near the windows in order for diners to benefit and enjoy the stunning views of Lake Vyrnwy. We both enjoyed a 3 course meal. We chose cod and the pork belly for starters, and the lamb and beef fillet for main (with a side of chips). To finish, we shared a cheese and biscuits platter. We also ate breakfast here. Lovely to be served a ‘breakfast tray’ whilst we waited for our hot breakfasts to be cooked. The tray comprised of toast, croissants, fresh fruit salad, orange juice, tea & coffee). My husband chose the Welsh full breakfast and I opted for Californian eggs (muffin, guacamole, bacon & poached eggs). The food was delicious and the service efficient and faultless on both services. The quality of the dining just complemented what was already a very enjoyable stay.
Written 14 April 2024
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CazzaWestMids
The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield701 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 family
Nice restaurant with stunning views of the lake. We went for a family meal and requested a lake view table and wasn't disappointed. We had a selection of meals and afternoon tea which were all delicious.
Written 26 August 2023
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ella w
63 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
So I start this seated in my room with the most beautiful view- it’s one of my favourite hotels which I love so much - since starting chemo it’s my local ‘go to’ as it makes the world I’m in go away- so I write this honestly with such disappointment. We dined in the restaurant this evening - food was spot on as always! My gripe was with the gentleman who I find is the manager in the dining area. On arrival we waited to be seated, the gentleman in question seated another customer and returned back to the plinth keying into his iPad - making no eye contact nor acknowledging our presence- he was clearly frustrated by his iPad and was struggling to input so overlooked his ignorance as could see stressed and felt a little sorry- another gentleman seated us - once our mains arrived I ordered a bottle of wine - sadly this did not appear to our table - once we finished I said excuse me to the First Gentleman to ask for bill/state wine not arrived - he glared at me (admittedly his hands were full) but said nothing whatsoever- a second waiter passed with equally full hands and again I spoke to him - what a difference and so polite - whilst I was complaining venomously about the first waiter - he advised that was the manager - he returned with equal arrogance to say I said I’d come back (he definitely had not) when challenged he said ‘well you could see my hands were full’ !!!!! Do your hands operate your mouth and tongue!! Learn humility and manners from your junior colleagues- however stressed you are customers deserve respect - the young man could stop to speak yet you were ignorant and rude!!!
Written 15 April 2023
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Olly
Buxton22 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022 couples
Really nice location, food was good quality and not overpriced , cheesecake was delicious too. 100% request a window seat at 7.30 and the sunset will be amazing!
Written 30 August 2022
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