At Olif - we think locally - and our drinks menu proves it. We try to only source local ales, ciders, spirits and wines, although there's room for some delicious Spanish wines as well!
OUR RATING SYSTEM!
(***) 3-Star
Great wines . So much better than your average ‘house wines’. Recommended by staff.
(****) 4-Star
Fantastic wines . Rated very highly by staff who regularly ‘test the wines’.
(*****) 5-Star
Outstanding wines . Staff aren’t allowed to drink these wines anymore.
WHITE WINE
ORGANIC MACABEO 2022 (12%), FAMILIA CASTAÑO – MURCIA ***
Pale yellow with notes of white peach, apple, pear and quince. Soft and fruity with a lifted finish. Grape variety: 100% Macabeo
bottle £23.50 | 125ml £5.60 | 175ml £7.30 | 250ml £9.20
RIOJA BLANCO 2021 (12%), EL COTO – RIOJA ****
One of the best known Rioja producers. Dry, zingy and refreshing with aromas of peaches, apples, citrus and tropical fruits. Grape varieties: 89% Viura, 6% Verdejo, 5% Sauvignon Blanc
bottle £26 | 125ml £6.20 | 175ml £8.10 | 250ml £9.20
ALBARIÑO `'SENTIDIÑO'` 2021 (12.5%), BODEGAS GALLEGAS - RÍAS BAIXAS, GALICIA ****
Dry and refreshingly zesty mouthfeel with tangerine, grapefruit, jasmine and grassy aromas. Grape varieties: 100% Albariño/Alvarinho
bottle £34 | 125ml £8.20 | 175ml £10.60 | 250ml £13.40
ALBARIÑO 2021 (13%), LAGAR DE PINTOS - RÍAS BAIXAS, GALICIA *****
A stunning wine with zesty citrus notes. Lovely mouthfeel with traces of saltiness and grapefruit – an altogether complex and flavourful finish. Grape varieties: 100% Albariño/Alvarinho
750ml bottle - £44
GODELLO `'LOURO DO BOLO' 2021 (14%), RAFAEL PALACIOS - VALDEORRAS, GALICIA *****
Straw-coloured wine with intense aromas of citrus fruits, wild mountain flowers, hints of fennel and flinty nuances. Fruity but slightly salty minerality with a stunning and complex flavour. Grape variety: 100% Godello
750ml bottle - £46
RED WINE
ORGANIC MONASTRELL 2021 (14%), FAMILIA CASTAÑO – MURCIA ***
Dry-farmed organic wine with aromas of ripe black cherry, plum and liquorice with a juicy mouthfeel with a velvety, fruity finish. Grape variety: 100% Monastrell
bottle £23.50 | 125ml £5.60 | 175ml £7.30 | 250ml £9.20
RIOJA CRIANZA 2019 (13.5%), GRAN DOMINIO – NAVARRE ***
A brilliant ruby-red Rioja with aromas of ripe strawberries, raspberry and cranberry and subtle spicy notes of vanilla and clove. Ripe and acidic mouthfeel with velvety tannins. Grape variety: Tempranillo
bottle £29 | 125ml £7.00 | 175ml £9.00 | 250ml £11.40
ROBLE 2021 (14%), MARQUÉS DE BURGOS - RIBERA DEL DUERO, CASTILLA Y LEÓN *****
Stunning and smooth full bodied wine with firm but ripe tannins and a refreshing acidity. Aromas of wild berries with floral notes and hints of vanilla and liquorice. Grape variety: 100% Tempranillo
bottle £35 | 125ml £8.50 | 175ml £10.95 | 250ml £13.75
VINEA CRIANZA 2017 (14%), FINCA MUSEUM - CIGALES, CASTILLA Y LEÓN *****
Spectacular cherry red wine with intense flavours of red berries, coconut, mocha, balsamic, and subtle smoky nuances from the oak ageing. Aged for 15 months in American and French oak barrels, resulting in expressive fruit-driven aromas with supporting layers of vanilla and mocha with a velvety and elegant mouthfeel. Grape variety: 100% Tempranillo
bottle £32 | 125ml £7.75 | 175ml £10.00 | 250ml £12.60
RIOJA GRAN RESERVA ‘COTO DE IMAZ` 2016 (13.5%), EL COTO – RIOJA *****
Outstanding American oaked Rioja with fruits aromas of ripe red berries with hints of cocoa. Velvety and round mouthfeel with smooth tannins and good acidity. The finish is balanced and long. Grape variety: 100% Tempranillo
750ml bottle - £49
ROSE WINE
ORGANIC MONASTRELL ROSADO 2022 (12.5%), FAMILIA CASTAÑO - MURCIA ***
Intense aromas of ripe red berry fruit, pink apple and hints of rose petal. A juicy fruit mouthfeel with a vibrant acidity. Grape variety: 100% Monastrell
bottle £23.50 | 125ml £5.60 | 175ml £7.30 | 250ml £9.20
RIOJA ROSADO 2022 (14%), IZADI LARROSA - RIOJA ****
A stunning pale salmon rosé with aromas of strawberry, raspberry, red cherries, pears and white peach. Refreshing, crisp acidic finish. Grape variety: 100% Garnacha Tinta
bottle £34 | 125ml £8.20 | 175ml £10.60 | 250ml £13.40
SPARKLING WINE
PROSECCO (11%), CAVIT - LUNETTA, VENETTO *****
Certainly not your average ‘house’ Prosecco! Crisp, fragrant and ripe palate with hints of ripe strawberries, apples and apricots. Grape variety: 100% Prosecco / Glera
bottle £26 | 125ml glass £6.5
CAVA (11%), PAPET DEL MAS, CATALONIA *****
Spanish 'Champagne'. Pale with fine bubbles. Well balances fruity notes with citrus. Lovely mouth feel and perfect for special occasions! Grape variety: 50% Xarel-lo / 25% Macabeo / 25% Paralleda
bottle £32 | 125ml £7.75
NOZECO (0%), LES GRANDS CHAIS DE FRANCE, FRANCE ***
De-alcoholised wine - an alternative to something bubbly for those who don't drink alcohol, and it's vegan too. Expressive, with intense fruity notes, dominated by white flowers and muscated white grapes. Well-balanced on the palate, good structure and finish. Grape variety: 100% Muscat
175ml glass - £3.5
Our lager and beer menu changes weekly courtesy of Stori Beers in Bala. We only get one delivery a week and sometimes things run out - but our front of house team can recommend alternatives!
DRAFT BEERS & CIDERS
SNOWDON CRAFT CIDER (4.5%) - SNOWDON CRAFT BEER, LLANDUDN0
A light medium dry cider
Pint £6 | Half Pint £3
SNOWDON CRAFT IPA (4%) - SNOWDON CRAFT, LLANDUDNO
Modern, thirst quenching kit. An exquisite dry hopped full flavoured session IPA
Pint £5.5 | Half Pint £2.75
EASY LIVING SESSION PALE ALE (4.3%) - TINY REBEL, NEWPORT
Wind down with the smell of citrus, a tropical taste and a perfectly smooth finish
Pint £6 | Half Pint £3
313 CRAFT LAGER (4.6%) - TINY REBEL, NEWPORT
Pint £6 Half pint £3
SNOWDON CRAFT CIDER (4.5%) - SNOWDON CRAFT, LLANDUDNO
Dry with fruity afternotes - perfect long drink for the summer.
Pint £6 | Half Pint £3
BOTTLED BEERS & CIDER
SNOWDONIA ALE (3.6%) 500ml bottle - BRAGDY MWS PIWS, PORTHMADOG - £5
Golden pale ale brewed from Welsh mountain water
PORTH NEIGWL IPA (5%) 500ml bottle - CWRW LLYN, NEFYN - £6
Hoppy & tasty
SEIDR Y GLYN (5.2%) 500ml bottle - SEIDR Y GLYN, TREFRIW - £4.5
Dry, scrumpy-style still cider with a lingering aftertaste - made in the next village!
ALCOHOL FREE
TROPICAL IPA (0.5%) 330ml can - DROP BEAR BEER Co, SWANSEA - £4
An abundance of tropical hops burst through the malt base of this alcohol free beer with blasts of passion fruit, stone fruit, and citrus. This alcohol free beer is Vegan and Gluten Free.
YUZU PALE ALE (0.5%) 330ml bottle - DROP BEAR BEER Co, SWANSEA - £4
Dry hopped with refreshing floral and grapefruit hops, a splash of yuzu bursts through the toffee base to create a perfect harmony of flavours. This alcohol free pale ale is Vegan and Gluten Free.
WHISKY | BOURBON
PENDERYN PEATED SINGLE MALT WHISKY (46%) - £5
Handcrafted single malt whisky with a medium peaty character - 25ml
CHARLIE PARRY'S 3 YEAR OLD BOURBON (40%) - £4
A smooth and distinctive Bourbon like no other - 25ml
VODKA
BRECON FIVE VODKA (43%) - £3.5
Five times distilled for purity with a smooth fruity twist - 25ml
PhURE VODKA (40%) - £3.5
A smooth Vodka handmade in small batches using the finest ingredients - 25ml
TOFFOC VODKA (27.5%) - £3
Anglesey triple distilled toffee vodka liqueur - delicious as a shot! - 25ml
RUM
DRAIG GOCH SPIRITS WHITE RUM (37.5%) - £3
A smooth, Caribbean white rum - 25ml
PhURE WHITE RUM (37.5%) - £3
A smooth white rum made in Conwy from a concentrated Carribbean distillate diluted to strength with Welsh water - 25ml
PhURE DARK RUM (37.5%) - £3
A dark rum made in Conwy with the earthy molasses taste of the Caribbean. Perfect with either coke or ginger beer - 25ml
BARTI DDU RUM (35%) - £3
Pembrokeshire seaweed spiced rum - sweet and salty - 25ml
DEVILS BRIDGE SPICED RUM (42%) - £5
Deliciously rich & complex, infused with Bara Brith ingredients - 25ml
DRAGONS BREATH SPICED WELSH RUM (45%) - £4
Lightly spiced rum, aromas of vanilla & cinnamon, on a back drop of sticky caramel and cloves - 25ml
PANT Y FOEL HONEY SPICED RUM (37.5) - £5
Carefully selected spices and botanicals with premium aged rum, laced with local welsh honey - 25ml
BRANDY
ANGLESEY MON DISTILLERY (37.5%) - £4
Matured in cherry casks, giving a unique and quality flavour - 25ml
LIQUEURS
MERLYN CREAM WHISKY LIQUEUR (17%) - £4
Penderyn whisky & cream with fudge toffee, vanilla & banana flavours - 50ml
DERW COFFEE LIQUEUR (23%) - £3
Anglesey cold brew coffee liqueur, with a subtle infusion of Tonka bean & aromatic tasting notes of almond and cloves - 25ml
DA MHILE ORANGE LIQUEUR (42%) - £3.5
Smooth Welsh liqueur with an Orange citrus palette - 25ml
ABERFALLS SALTED TOFFEE LIQUEUR -£3.5
Smooth & velvety with hints of burnt sugar and Anglesey Sea Salt -25ml
ABER FALLS VIOLET LIQUEUR (20.8%) - £3
Sweet violet notes and a perfumed finish - 25ml
We have a lovingly assembled list of Welsh gins, most of them small-batch craft gins from small distilleries. We regularly get different gins in, and we love experimenting with garnishes and Fever-Tree tonics (included in the price) to get just the right pairing.
HOUSE GINS
DA MHILE ARTISAN SEAWEED GIN (40%) 25ml - £6.5
Gin infused with fresh seaweed from Cardigan Bay.
Paired with Fever-Tree Elderflower Tonic & lime slices.
HALEN MÔN JIN MÔR (43%) 25ml - £7
‘Gin of the sea’ - classic botanicals are enhanced by a pinch of Halen Mon Sea Salt with aromas of beach pine and juniper.
Paired with Fever Tree Indian tonic and Lime.
ABER FALLS COPPER DISTILLED GIN (41.3%) 25ml - £6 | 50ml - £8
Fresh citrus flavour, with juniper, liquorice, angelica & coriander.
Paired with Fever-Tree Indian Tonic and lemon.
DRAIG GOCH JIN GIN (37.5%) 25ml - £5 | 50ml - £7
Special dry gin - plenty of juniper and a nice tang of citrus
Paired with Fever-Tree Indian Tonic and lemon and lime.
SNOWDONIA SPIRIT WELSH DRY GIN (43%) 25ml - £7
Plum and citrus notes combine with subtle spices and oak.
Paired with Fever-Tree Indian Tonic and lime.
AWARD-WINNING GINS
GWYR DRY GIN (43%) 25ml - £7
Juniper craft gin with clean citrus notes and a kick of fennel fronds. Very smooth and a staff favourite!
Paired with Fever-Tree Elderflower Tonic and lime.
BRECON SPECIAL RESERVE DRY GIN (43%) 25ml - £5.5 | 50ml - £7.5
Fresh juniper, with coriander & hints of citrus.
Paired with Fever-Tree Elderflower Tonic with lime.
SMALL BATCH GINS
ECCENTRIC'S PEMBROKESHIRE PINKY (40%) 25ML £6- 50ML £8
Named after the Pink Thrift, the flower of Pembrokeshire. A crisp refreshing gin.
Paired with Fever Tree raspberry & rhubarb tonic, berries & mint leaves
ECCENTRIC'S MADAM GENEVA LONDON DRY GIN (42%) 25ML £6 - 50ML £8
Tastes of Angelica, wild sunflower, & a range of fresh citrus, for a crisp sharp tang.
pHure SMOOTH CONWY GIN (40%) 25ml - £8.5
Pure and smooth juniper rich botanical gin. A staff favourite.
Paired with Fever-tree Elderflower Tonic and lime.
DINORWIG BLUE SLATE GIN (42%) 25ml - £8
London dry with coriander, locally sourced rhubarb and elderflower with raw heather honey.
Paired with Fever-Tree Indian tonic and slices of orange.
LLANFAIR P-GIN (40%) 25ml - £8
Small batch gin made with Anglesey botanicals.
Paired with Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic & lemon & lime.
DYFI ORIGINAL GIN (45%) - £8
Classic London Dry with locally foraged bog myrtle.
Paired with Fever-Tree Indian Tonic, juniper berries & lime.
MERYWEN GIN (40%) 25ml - £8
Small batch gin with peppery juniper and a touch of berry sweetness.
Paired with Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic & berries.
FLAVOURED GINS
PANT Y FOEL SWEET SHOP GIN (35%) 25ml - £8.5
Small batch gin infused with bubble gum, candyfloss, marshmallow and Parma violet flavours - a sweet shop full of delights!
Paired with Fever-Tree Indian Tonic and garnished with mini marshmallows.
PANT Y FOEL CHERRY BAKEWELL GIN (38%) 25ml - £8.5
Cherry gin with strong almond hints.
Paired with Fever-Tree Indian Tonic with Maraschino cherries. *contains nuts*
MERYWEN RHUBARB & GINGER GIN (40%) 25ml - £9
Locally foraged gorse and heather and combined with water from the foothills of the Welsh mountains, infused with local grown rhubarb and made in very small batches.
Paired with Mediterranean tonic & blackberries.
MERYWEN BLOOD ORANGE GIN (40%) 25ml - £9
Locally foraged gorse and heather and combined with water from the foothills of the Welsh mountains, infused with local grown rhubarb and made in very small batches.
Paired with Mediterranean tonic and slices of orange.
MERYWEN GINGERBREAD GIN (40%) 25ml - £7
Paired with Aromatic tonic and slices of orange.
ABER FALLS RHUBARB & GINGER GIN (41.3%) 25ml - £6 | 50ml - £8
Subtle spices and tart rhubarb with juniper & a hint of ginger.
Paired with Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic and blackberries.
BRECON RHUBARB & CRANBERRY GIN (37.5%) 25ml - £6 | 50ml - £8
A burst of tangy rhubarb blends with bittersweet cranberry, fresh strawberries and coriander notes.
Paired with Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic and garnished with strawberries.
SNOWDONIA SPIRIT Co – LOVE SPOON WILD FRUIT GIN (40%) 25ml - £7
Welsh gin with natural raspberries, blackcurrants and wild fruits and 12 wild botanicals.
Paired with Fever-Tree Indian Tonic and garnished with fruit.
CARIAD BLACKCURRANT GIN (40%) 25ml - £9
Juniper, coriander, lemon peel, angelica root, cubeb berries and a subtle infusion of locally hand-picked gorse flowers.
Paired with Fever-Tree Mediterranean tonic with slices of lemon and berries.
ABER FALLS ORANGE MARMALADE GIN (41.3%) 25ml - £6 | 50ml - £8
Sweet and bitter orange flavours.
Paired with Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic and orange slices.
BRECON CHOCOLATE ORANGE GIN (37.5%) 25ml - £6 | 50ml - £8
Rich, velvety chocolate swirls with silky vanilla with a zesty, sweet orange burst.
Paired with Fever-Tree Indian Tonic with orange slices.
PANT Y FOEL AMBER GIN (35%) 25ml - £8.5
Infused with orange, cinnamon and cranberry.
Paired with Fever-Tree Aromatic Tonic and served with orange slices.
BRECON ROSE PETAL GIN (37.5%) 25ml - £6 | 50ml - £8
Rose petal and strawberries married with tart fresh raspberries and juniper. Hints of liquorice and angelica rout with cinnamon and coriander and sunny citrus fruits.
Paired with Fever Tree Elderflower Tonic and garnish with orange slices and mint.
SNOWDONIA SPIRIT Co - BARA BRITH GIN (40%) 25ml - £7
Distilled dried fruit, black tea and spices.
Paired with Fever-Tree Indian Tonic and orange slices.
DECANTAE SPARKLING SNOWDONIA MINERAL WATER
330ml bottle - £2.5
PEPSI/ PEPSI MAX
330ml bottle - £2.80
7up LIGHT
330ml bottle - £2.80
FENTIMANS GINGER BEER
275ml bottle - £3.20
FEVER TREE TONICS
Light Indian / Mediterranean / Elderflower / Rhubarb & Raspberry - £2.50
PREMIUM ORANGE JUICE / APPLE JUICE
Medium glass - £3.50
CORDIAL
Pint - £2.80
Half pint - £1.40
TEA
Our house tea – is Glengettie, a favourite in Wales for generations and specifically blended to complement Welsh water - £2.5
Our loose leaf teas are sourced from Chantler Teas of Abergaevenny & come in a pot for one - £3
WELSH BREAKFAST
India & Sri-Lanka black tea
GOLD DRAGON
Black tea blend with a malty finish
ASSAM
Full-bodied tea made from the delicate Assam leaf tips
DARJEELING
Sinensis leaf with an aromatic, mild and discreet flower
LAPSANG SOUCHONG
Large, open, black, slightly greyish leaf with a smoky and spicy taste
LEMONGRASS
Lemony scent with ginger
RED DRAGON
Strong black tea
WELSH AFTERNOON TEA
Blend of full leaf orange pekoe from Kenya & Sri Lanka
WELSH SUNRISE
Mix of honeybush, orange pieces, ginger and lemongrass
RASPBERRY FRUIT BASKET
Raspberries, cherries & blackberries.
SMOKY DRAGON
China black teas & Fine Oolongs with Lapsang Souchong
SPICY DRAGON
Top quality Assam to create a tasty traditional spiced chai.
MOROCCAN MINT
Gunpowder green tea & peppermint
COFFEE
Our coffee is made from ethically sourced arabica beans, freshly roasted in Snowdonia by Poblado Coffi - Wales’ premier artisan coffee roasters.
ESPRESSO - £2.70
Single shot of strong black coffee
DOUBLE ESPRESSO - £2.95
Double shot of strong black coffee
MACCHIATO - £2.95
Espresso with foamed milk
AMERICANO - £2.95
Single shot with hot water
CAPUCCINO - £3.20
Espresso, steamed milk & milk froth
LATTE - £3.20
Espresso with steamed milk
AFFOGATO - £4.20
Espresso poured over a scoop of vanilla ice cream
HOT CHOCOLATE - £4
Dwyfor Fair Trade hot chocolate with whipped cream and marshmallows
WELSH COFFEE - £7.50
Shot of Penderyn Madeira finish single malt whisky with a shot of coffee, topped with South Caernarfon cream