Tafarn Y Porth (JD Wetherspoon), Caernarfon

Mid-sized 'spoons housed in a former supermarket located just outside the town walls right by the impressive East Gate. Limited amount of window space on three sides (with one having a good view of the old fortifications), so light enough in places but quite gloomy in the middle, although the relatively pale furniture and decor helps a bit. However, there is also a large patio beer garden to one side. Eight real ales and a cider from the two banks of five handpumps, but disappointingly nothing from Wales let alone anything remotely local. Opted for Bass (£2.15) in the end, but the management should really show more imagination.