Pete's Eats is a
cafe in
Llanberis,
North Wales, popular amongst walkers and
climbers in the
Snowdonia region of mountains. Llanberis, at the foot of
Snowdon
Snowdon () or (), is the highest mountain in Wales, at an elevation of above sea level, and the highest point in the British Isles outside the Scottish Highlands. It is located in Snowdonia National Park (') in Gwynedd (historic ...
, is one of the traditional starting points for climbs in the Snowdonia National Park. The cafe has long been an important centre for climbers, described as "one of the most famous mountaineering hangouts in Britain". It even received a small mention in the
New York Times as "cheap and filling" and "rowdy fun".
Pete's Eats closed for the winter in September 2022, and as of May 2023 was undergoing renovation with a re-opening date yet to be announced.
History
Pete's Eats opened in August 1978,
Petes History
/ref> taking its name from Peter Norton, its proprietor.
The building was refurbished in 2002,[Pete's Eats website - About Us](_blank)
/ref> taking over the adjoining building
to create much-needed space downstairs and adding a hotel, showers, and library.
See also
* Jimmy Jewell (climber)
References
External links
Llanberis
Restaurants in Gwynedd
Tourism in Gwynedd
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