On the 18th April the Mercure Holland House Hotel, Cardiff played host to second annual Food Awards Wales. The classy black tie event acknowledged and celebrated the accomplishments, determination and hard work of various professionals, establishments and businesses from the Welsh food sector. Awards comprised Gastro Pub of the Year, Traditional Welsh Restaurant. We are proud to announce that we were voted Take Away Of The Year, North Wales.

During National Chip Week (February 16-20 2015) hundreds of people contacted the Daily Post on Facebook, Twitter and through our website to nominate the best chippy in North Wales.

Will Huntley, who has run The Mermaid with his wife Nina for 25 years, said: “The news that we have won is fantastic. In the competition last year we came second.”

He added: “I’d like to thank the Daily Post. It’s good for this area. We’ve got no industry here to support us so we are reliant on tourists. It’s so beautiful here with the Mawddach Estuary. I am passionate about this town.”

One of the people who nominated The Mermaid, Helen Atkins, said: “It just is the best fish and chips anywhere! Holidaymakers and locals alike know this is the plaice to go - oops sorry place.”

While Daniel Griffith said: “Excellent food, excellent staff! Consistently busy and the best tasting fish for miles.” Congratulations Will and Nina!

(updated March 2015)

We always aim to do better and better, and this year is no exception, so expect the best from the best.

We continually look around for premium quality items so the customer can be guaranteed of the finest quality foods at all times.

We often upgrade our Chip Shop from floor to ceiling, but most importantly, we maintain the highest degree of cleanliness at all times.

We are proud to sponsor Barmouth & Dyffryn United Football Club through generous and regular donations.

The Club was formed in 1863, making it older than all of the Premier League Clubs today, and only 6 years younger that the oldest FIFA recognised club Sheffield FC.

Will Huntley is the current Chairman and has rejuvinated, improved, and developed the club in ways previously only dreamt of.

These improvements are constantly being made with new additions such as floodlights and extra seating, making it the envy of most visiting teams.

Please go and see them play, or visit their Website for more information.

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Ron Bridges, General & Referees Appointment Secretary of the Welsh Alliance League Alun Foulkes, Vice President Barmouth FC, Mickey Thomas, Former Professional Footballer Tom Hughes, Honorary Life President Barmouth FC

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Eric Wyn Jones (Fixture & Registration Secretary of the Welsh Alliance League) Will Huntley, Chairman Barmouth FC Trefor Lloyd Hughes, President of the FAW Ross Porter, President Barmouth FC