On a self-catering holiday in Snowdonia? Check out the best food shops in Dolgellau, Barmouth & Tywyn
Dont’ settle for a supermarket run to supply your Eryri / Snowdonia Self Catering holiday. You’ll find some excellent independent delis, bakeries and farm shops nearby when you stay at our Snowdonia holiday accommodation options near Barmouth and Dolgellau.
These are some of the best places near the Eryri / Snowdonia national park and mountain range to shop for Welsh speciality food and drink; from baked goods to picnic food and healthly food. When you book your Snowdonia self-catering accommodation, you can also pre-order breakfast croissants, sourdough loaves and sausage rolls to keep you going!
Best food shops near Dolgellau
The Fork, Cork and Feathers – has an excellent range of Welsh cheeses, charcuterie, seasonal fruit and veg and much more. Try their organic venison sausages from the Llyn Peninsula, British-grown heritage tomatoes or plump Greek olives. You can also eat out at their bistro. Check out their website for special events too.
Poptyr’ Dref – is a bakery, Dolgellau institution, and home of the Honey Bun, as featured in The Guardian’s recent “Bakery Tourism” article! Pick up filled rolls, hot takeaway pies and pasties, great value salad boxes and hefty slices of cake. They now have a new branch in Barmouth.
Roberts Butchers – another Dolgellau institution selling fantastic quality meat, proper old fashioned thick bacon, super tasty sausages (pork and leek are a favourite), baked ham slices, homemade butchers faggots, and much more.
Gwin Dylandwad – a boutique wine store with friendly, knowledgeable and helpful staff. Dylanwad sources interesting and great value wine from small European producers. It’s the place to try a wide range of Welsh craft beers, gins and whiskies near Snowdonia. Enjoy a coffee or glass of wine as you peruse speciality olive oil and other goods. Look out for their special events, including wine tastings.
Aran Hufen Ice Cream Parlour – slow-churned artisan ice cream made locally using Welsh milk. Take a tub away with you or check out the stock we have in the honesty freezer at Graig Wen.
All just a short walk away if you’re staying at our Dolgellau holiday cottage!
Best food shops near Barmouth
Near our Barmouth campsite pitches are a number of great food options, all within a reasonable distance.
Dylan’s General Stores – Newly opened in May 2025. A cornucopia of the best of North Wales food. Pick up foodie treats, gifts or meals to eat back at the ranch from Dylan’s home menu. Take-home meals include Welsh lamb hot pot and sticky toffee pudding.
Poptyr’ Dref – a second branch of the popular Dolgellau bakery has opened next to The Mermaid Fish and Chips. Pick up a picnic and head to the beach.
Alfredo’s – Italian-inspired sandwiches, pasties and pastries, including a range of veggie and vegan options.
Best food shops near Machynlleth
Dyfi Wholefoods – this Machynlleth institution got a makeover a few years ago when it moved to larger premises. It’s an Aladdin’s cave of tempting vegetarian and vegan delights, from tempting speciality teas, biscuits and chocolates to locally grown veg.
Market Day – Wednesday sees Machynlleth High Street lined with market stalls, many featuring local producers of organic fruit and veg and baked goods. Great value fruit and veg stalls to stock up.
Tywyn food shops near our Snowdonia holiday accommodation
If you’re staying with us at Graig Wen, the absolute nearest shops are in Fairbourne, where you’ll find a couple of places selling goods, filled rolls and pies. The vegan Keralan pasty from Fairbourne Stores is a particular favourite… From Thursday to Sunday until 4:30pm, you can also order wonderful Indian food to take home for dinner from Raj and Noorie at Indiana Cuisine.
Llwyngrwril – on the coast road (between Graig Wen and Tywyn)
Hendre Hall Farm Shop – small farm shop with local fruit and veg, good quality frozen burgers and sausages, baked goods etc. Stop off for a coffee at the cafe bar next door. Look out for tapas, cheeseboards and special food events.
Dysynni Pantri – newly opened in June 2025. We’re hearing great things about their Scotch eggs and pork pies! Fresh local lamb, a large range of fruit and veg, quiches and much more.
Tywyn Bakery – fresh bread, filled rolls, cakes and pies all made fresh from scratch on the premises. Open 7am–2pm, so get there early!
Shop local on your Snowdonia self-catering holiday!
For the best, most authentic experience of Wales when camping near Eryri / Snowdonia, support these wonderful independent food shops where you will find fresh, great tasting food and a warm Welsh welcome.