Black Boy Inn

As we were right in the heart of Welsh territory, we felt it was only right to dine in a traditional pub.

Food

There was a range of Welsh classics on offer, but we opted for the Traditional Caernarfon Lob Scouse (£8.95) – Chunks of Steak Cooked with Onions, Root Vegetables and Potatoes in a Great Stock, Served with Chunky Bread, which was not dissimilar to an Irish stew – only less alcoholic. A was expecting maybe like 3 sardines in the Special of Sardines with Salad (£7.95) but we got about 6, and a huge slab of salad on the side. There was so much food that it was difficult to eat as the sardines were falling off the plate. The sardines themselves were fat and juicy – but as good as the ones we get in Oz mind you, but definitely meaty enough to satisfy. Add to that the Snowdonia Ale from Purple Moose Brewery, and I could hardly move at the end of the meal.

Rating - 6.5

Atmosphere

The inn consisted of a series of dinky little rooms, where everything is crooked and low, very authentic, especially considering they still have their Good Pub 1970 sticker up. We sat in the front bar, and as most of the seats were occupied, had to make do with perching in a corner. You couldn’t see the other people, but you could certainly hear them.

Rating - 1.5

Service

It took such a long time for the food to arrive. This was supposedly because there was a huge group there. The bar staff were telling everyone that there was at least a ½ hour wait for the food, but somehow they neglected to inform us. If we’d know we probably wouldn’t have dined there as we were in a hurry…Anyhow, we ordered, so we waited…at least the food was good when it finally did arrive.

Rating - 2

C-factor

Considering the size of the servings, this was definitely a cheap feed.

Rating - 1

Brownie Points - 11

Info

Northgate Street
Caernarfon
Gwynedd
LL55 1RW
Phone +44 (0) 12 8667 3604