Pete's Eats is a

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, popular amongst walkers and climbers in the

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, 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

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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
/ref> taking over the adjoining building to create much-needed space downstairs and adding a hotel, showers, and library.

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* http://www.petes-eats.co.uk/index.asp Llanberis Buildings and structures in Gwynedd Restaurants in Wales Tourism in Gwynedd {{UK-restaurant-stub

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