Popty'r Dref, Barmouth

APPARENTLY, bakery tourism is now a popular thing with people arranging trips, around the country, in search for the perfect honey bun, loaf or croissant. I can certainly see the attraction, especially as we stared at a counter, heaving with gorgeous looking cakes.

- MARK WILLIAMS

Popty’r Dref Barmouth is a little sister bakery of the one in Dolgellau, which was crowned as one of the world’s finest, following La Liste’s 2024 Pastry Awards. After its success, they opened this much smaller bakery on Jubilee Road in the bustling town of Barmouth.

The seaside town of Barmouth in North West Wales, is said to be “bouncing back” as a holiday destination. Property prices have increased tremendously and a number of new restaurants and shops have popped up.

You can certainly see why the place is booming, with the stunning coastal views, as you follow the narrow road into the picturesque town.

The massive beach is surrounded by palm trees and there are plenty of car parking spaces near the front of the promenade. The bakery is small but easy to find, as you will see from a queue of hungry tourists forming outside.

We waited our turn and saw a collection of glorious baked goods, laid out temptingly in display cases and on shelves.