Best Ice Cream, Chippies and Seaside Treats in Llandudno

Ice cream cone with Llandudno Pier or Promenade in the background

No seaside holiday feels quite complete without a proper ice cream in hand and a portion of chips wrapped in paper for the walk back to your accommodation.

Llandudno takes this tradition seriously, with a strong choice of chippies, ice cream parlours and promenade favourites, so we've pulled together our guide to some of the best ice cream in Llandudno, along with the town's most talked about fish and chips.

For the best ice cream

Parisella's Cafeteria, at the top of Happy Valley Road, is a longstanding local favourite, known for its generous flavour range and lovely views over the park and out to sea. It's a particularly good stop if you're already heading up towards the Great Orme and want a treat to enjoy along the way.

Along Mostyn Street, several independent ice cream shops offer a wide choice of flavours, including gluten-free and dairy-free options, so it's worth a wander if you're catering to different tastes within your group.

For something with a view built in, Llandudno Pier has its own ice cream and Welsh Rock kiosk, making a stroll down the pier and a cone in hand a natural pairing.

For the best fish and chips

Fish Tram Chips, on the Great Orme side of town, has built a loyal following over the years for its classic, well-cooked fish and chips, and remains one of the most consistently recommended chippies among both visitors and locals.

Barnacles, on Mostyn Street, is worth knowing about if anyone in your party has dietary requirements, offering gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options alongside its traditional menu, plus a good selection of desserts if you've got room afterwards.

Llandudno Pier also serves fresh fish and chips to takeaway, ideal if you fancy eating with a sea view rather than finding a table.

Making the most of a seaside treat, Llandudno style

Part of the joy of a proper seaside treat is simply where you eat it. Llandudno's promenade offers benches all along the front, so there's rarely any need to rush your ice cream or eat your chips anywhere but by the sea.

If you'd rather take your treats home to enjoy at a slower pace, that's exactly where staying close to the seafront pays off. With James Court just 0.3 miles from the beach, it's an easy walk back with dinner in hand, still warm, before settling in for the evening.

Why location makes all the difference

A good chippy or ice cream parlour only really delivers on a seaside holiday when it's easy to reach, and this is where our promenade-adjacent location comes in useful. Both James Court Apartments and Curzon Villa put you within easy walking distance of Llandudno's best-known food spots, so you're never far from your next treat, and never far from home again afterwards.

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  Curzon Villa Unit in Llandudno Great Escapes

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  Gym of James Court Apartments in Llandudno Great Escapes

Plan your Llandudno food trail

Whether you're after the best ice cream in Llandudno or a proper chippy tea by the sea, the town has plenty to offer within easy walking distance of both our properties.

Browse availability at James Court Apartments and Curzon Villa and start planning your own Llandudno food trail.