A Weekend in Rhosneigr
How to spend 48 hours in the coolest coastal town on Anglesey
Golden beaches. Proper food. A pint with a view and a whole lot of dogs.
Rhosneigr does it all, surf in the morning, browse the independent shops by lunch, and settle in for dinner somewhere good by evening, all within a five-minute walk. Bring the kids, bring the grandparents, bring the dog. This little stretch of coastline welcomes them all.
If you’re travelling with paws in tow, you’re in luck, Rhosneigr is one of the most dog-friendly spots on Anglesey, from the beaches to the coastal walks to the pubs that’ll happily bring a water bowl without being asked.
Two days won’t feel like nearly enough, but here’s how we’d spend them.
Friday or Saturday Evening
Get yourself checked in, kettle on, bags dumped, then head out for a pre-dinner drink at Y Morfa & The Blue Olive (The Marsh). They are just off the high street on Ffordd Maelog, an excellent traditional pub, with a Mediterranean-Inspired Bar & Restaurant above, welcomes all.
If you’ve got half an hour before dinner, stretch your legs along Traeth Crigyll, one of Rhosneigr’s beautiful beaches, wide, wild, golden, and never short of a good sunset. Time it right and you’ll get to sit and just stop. It’s also a brilliant first walk for dogs after a journey, with plenty of space to sniff, paddle and burn off some energy before settling in for the evening.
Then it’s dinner. Keep it low-key after travelling, grab a takeaway and eat it on the beach, or back at your place with your feet up, Scarletts Fish and Chips on the main high street is one of the best on the island, or settle into one of the local bistros, Mojo’s is a real favourite, family-run, with new menu’s every month and genuinely good food sourced from around the area.
Saturday: Watersports, Beaches and a Lake
Morning: Breakfast and the Waves
Start the day properly. If your accommodation doesn’t do breakfast, Café Noto’s is a lovely little spot for early risers, or the Surf Café does a proper cooked breakfast to set you up for the day ahead.
Then it’s time to get in the water. Gecko Surf run lessons for everyone from complete beginners to people looking to sharpen up their technique. If surfing’s not quite your thing, Funsport cover pretty much everything else, kitesurfing, paddleboarding, windsurfing, wing foiling, and even run a kids’ beach club, which might just buy you two hours of actual peace.
Mid-Morning: Slow Down on the Sand
After all that, just be on the beach for a bit. Sandcastles, a paddle, a lie-down, whatever the pace of your day calls for. Grab a coffee and something sweet from Chaplin’s Ice Cream & Coffee Bar, a proper local institution with a friendly welcome and prices to match.
If you’ve brought the dog along, this is the perfect part of the day to let them enjoy the beach too. Rhosneigr is known for being incredibly dog-friendly, and seeing four-legged visitors charging across the sand is almost as common as spotting surfers in the waves.
If you fancy a wander instead, have a browse round the shops in town, the surf shops, Fat Face, Janet Bell or just a sneaky coffee at the Sandy Mount House, on the high street.
Afternoon: Lunch and a Bit of Nature
After lunch, head to Llyn Maelog, a walk from the centre of Rhosneigr and a proper change of pace. A public footpath runs around three-quarters of the lake, and there are benches dotted along the way if you just want to sit and watch the birds (or try and spot all eight species of pondweed, if that’s your thing). It’s also one of the best dog walks in the area, offering a quieter alternative to the beach and plenty of opportunities for curious noses to explore. Just remember that the lake is an important wildlife habitat, so dogs should be kept under control around nesting birds and livestock.
Beneath the surface there’s pike, bream, roach, rudd and perch, fishing is allowed on the eastern bank, and it’s a good spot for paddleboarding too.
Fancy a drive? Anglesey’s got over 50 ancient monuments scattered across the island, Neolithic settlements, burial chambers, standing stones, Edwardian castles. Worth a detour if heritage and gardens are your thing, and there’s plenty more in our guide to things to see and do in Anglesey.
Evening: Treat Yourself
Take a walk along Traeth Llydan, wild, open, with views out over water so clear you’ll want a photo of it. If you’re travelling with a dog, this beach is often a favourite thanks to its huge open spaces and spectacular views across to Holy Island. Then head to the Oyster Catcher, one of the best gastro pubs on the island. You can’t leave without trying their oysters, straight from the Menai Strait. On the way home, a cocktail or two at Medra Bar or SMH rounds things off nicely.
Sunday: One Last Adventure
Morning: Fresh Air Before You Go
A slow breakfast, then make the most of what’s left of the weekend. If you love a walk, the Anglesey Coastal Path is right there from the beach, pick a direction and go, keeping an eye out for seals, dolphins and seabirds along the way. Grab supplies from the One Stop beforehand, or pick up a takeaway from Chaplin’s, Noto’s or the Surf Café if you’d rather not carry a picnic.
Prefer a round of golf? Anglesey Golf Club is just minutes away, well kept, friendly, reasonably priced, and set in genuinely beautiful surroundings. The 18 holes can turn into a real challenge if the wind picks up, but that’s half the fun. Kids welcome to try out their smaller course for half the price.
Where to stay in Rhosneigr: Take a look at our Rhosneigr properties, and if you book your next stay while you’re still here, you’ll get 10% off.