Where we're booking for Easter Sunday: The Boltholes team's foodie favourites

Easter in North Wales has its own pace. Brighter mornings, sea air that still carries a chill, tables filling with families gathering for long lunches that stretch into early evening. If you’re planning where to eat this Easter Sunday, our team have shared the places they return to, and the boltholes they’d book to turn a great meal into a proper long weekend.

The tavern on the bay & The quay, red wharf bay

Caroline’s Easter pick is the Tavern on the Bay, perched above the curve of Red Wharf Bay with a full sweep of coastline visible from its 270° windows. On a bright April afternoon, the light bounces across the water and all eyes drift seaward between courses. There’s often a pianist playing, glasses catching the light, and a seasonal menu built around Welsh produce: slow-roasted meats, fresh seafood, proper puddings worth saving room for. It feels celebratory without being stiff.

A few minutes down a private no-through road, right on the shoreline, sits The Quay. Nearly every room faces the beach, and the living space opens onto balconies that look straight across the bay. Easter morning coffee on the master balcony, tide stretching out below; a post-lunch stroll along the shore before returning to settle into comfy sofas and a glass of something cold. With four bedrooms across three levels, it suits family gatherings where everyone wants their own space but comes together in the airy dining kitchen by evening.

Signatures & Cockleshell Cottage, Conwy

Helen heads to Signatures when the occasion calls for polish. Owned by Executive Chef Jimmy Williams and Louise Williams, it delivers that big city feel without leaving North Wales behind. The theatre-style kitchen draws you in; you can watch dishes come together plate by plate. Modern British cooking, sharp presentation, staff who know the menu inside out. It’s the sort of place where Easter Sunday becomes an event: Champagne in the bar beforehand, a perfectly timed roast or tasting menu, and no rush to leave.

Back inside the medieval walls of Conwy, Cockleshell Cottage makes the perfect counterpoint. Just a stone’s throw from Conwy Castle and the 800-year-old town walls, it feels tucked away yet central. Inside, the stone inglenook anchors the living space, while French doors lead to a small courtyard made for a late-evening nightcap. Upstairs, there’s even a balcony glimpse of the castle walls and Conwy Bay. After a rich Sunday lunch, the walk back through lamplit streets is part of the ritual.

The Slate & Tal y Bont Uchaf Stables, Conwy Valley

For Iwan, Easter is about gathering everyone in one place, and eating well after a day outdoors. The Slate in Tal y Bont, reborn from the former Abbeyfield, blends slate heritage with a confident, modern kitchen. It sits within reach of Penrhyn Castle and the mountains beyond, drawing in walkers, families and locals alike. Expect hearty plates, seasonal specials and a cocktail list that stretches the evening longer than planned.

Just along the valley lies Tal y Bont Uchaf Stables, built for big Easter reunions. Sleeping sixteen, it offers room to spread out without losing the sense of occasion. The kitchen is serious: range cooker, generous prep space, the sort of layout that invites a crowd. If no one fancies cooking, book The Slate and make the short trip back afterwards. Later, light the fire in the hall, stock the bar, gather around the enormous dining table with the baby grand nearby, or step outside under the covered barbeque hut strung with lights. Five beautiful bedrooms and open fires mean the celebration doesn’t need to end early.

Plas Glyn y Weddw Café & Plas Glyn y Weddw Apartment, Llanbedrog

Catherine’s choice is slower-paced and truly satisfying. The café at Plas Glyn y Weddw serves generous breakfasts, proper lunches and cakes that rarely make it back to the table untouched. Everything is freshly prepared using locally sourced ingredients, and the setting, part of the historic arts centre originally built in 1857, adds its own character.

After lunch, woodland paths climb above Llanbedrog beach, leading to headland views across Cardigan Bay. It’s an Easter Sunday that balances good food with fresh air and a dose of culture.

Up in the rear wing of the mansion, the Plas Glyn y Weddw Apartment offers four bedrooms and four bathrooms, plus space to gather in the kitchen and lounge surrounded by original features and local art. Step outside and the gallery, café and woodland theatre are on your doorstep. It’s an easy way to turn lunch into a full coastal escape.

Tremfan Hall Restaurant & Tremfan Gorwel, Llanbedrog Headland

Diane rarely looks beyond Tremfan Hall when Easter rolls around. Overlooking Llanbedrog headland with sweeping views across Cardigan Bay, the restaurant, led by Nigel Skinner, delivers modern British dishes with French and international influences. The wine list is carefully assembled, the setting refined without pretence, and in April there’s often something special on the calendar.

Above the restaurant sits Tremfan Gorwel, a boutique apartment for four forming part of the hall itself. You can wander down for dinner and stroll back upstairs after dessert. The open-plan living space faces the sea; in warmer weather, the patio becomes the place for a late glass of wine under a fading sky. Inside, super-king beds, a freestanding bath and indulgent showers make it hard to leave the following morning.

The Harbourfront & 5 Cleifiog Fawr, Anglesey

Sarah’s Easter Sunday is more relaxed: lunch at The Harbourfront in Holyhead, watching ferries and fishing boats come and go. It’s all about fresh seafood, harbour views and that unmistakable coastal buzz. Sit by the window if you can and let the horizon do the talking.

A short drive away, 5 Cleifiog Fawr provides space to unwind afterwards. With countryside surroundings and easy access back to the coast, it’s ideal for families who want a seaside lunch followed by an afternoon walk before settling in for the evening.

Easter Sunday is one of those days that deserves a little extra thought. Book the table, book the bolthole, and give yourself time to linger, whether that’s over a final glass of wine, a shoreline walk, or breakfast the next morning with the windows open to the sea.