Coed Y Brenin Venison Burgers
“Not too dear for deer for two, dear…”
The Coed Y Brenin visitors centre café would be an excellent place to stop for a coffee and cake or light lunch, but the (fair priced) parking fee may be prohibiting it catching on as such. It would be worth getting on your bike - if that sort of thing suits you - and there is a regular bus service that swings right by the centre’s dedicated bus stop. Opening hours are 09:30 - 17:00 daily (you can double check on 01341 440747 as hours may vary off-season or during severe weather).
Coed Y Brenin Visitors Centre, LL40 2HZ
Coed Y Brenin is a spectacular forest park that used to be part of the vast Nannau Estate and is an ideal day out, or stopping place between Dolgellau and Porthmadog. It is world-famous for its mountain biking trails, rare flora and fauna – including a managed population of wild deer, both fallow and roe - and two of the tallest trees in the region. It has something for everyone: some of the woodland walks are wheelchair accessible, there are play areas for toddlers and youngsters, nature trails with accompanying MP3 guides, regular events, kids clubs, and a visitors centre with shop and café.
The café is situated in a eco-friendly, low-impact building that commands fine views over the valley down towards the river. There you can enjoy a good selection of snacks and light lunches in a relaxed and family-friendly atmosphere. Highly recommended are the Coed Y Brenin venison burgers, which can be enjoyed on the open air balcony overlooking the land where the deer have enjoyed freedom in their natural habitat. The deer are fairly numerous and we have sometimes seen them cross the main roads and often seen small groups running together through the woodland alongside the quieter tracks. Venison is very tasty, tender and much better for your health than most comparative red meats – it is lower in fat than skinless chicken breast, contains good levels of omega 3 oils, is low in cholesterol, and wild venison is free range and so free from ‘additives’ like hormones and antibiotics. Venison is more consistent that beef and always delivers flavour and a tender-yet-satisfying texture. 
The burgers are generous in their meat content, made-to-order and served along with cheese, and a bacon rasher, in a perfectly suited floury bun. There is also a crisp green side salad with fresh onion, sweetcorn and some good quality coleslaw. Value for money at around six pounds (who has not, in their foolish youth spent that much in a fast food burger ‘joint’ and come away still hungry?) and can be accompanied by a very satisfying, freshly brewed coffee. We had two burgers between two adults and a five-year-old... and we were well fed on that! Half portions of most of the meals are also available, at half price, in place of a 'kids menu', but due to cooking logistics, the venison burgers are a 'one size fits all' dish.
The café is situated in a eco-friendly, low-impact building that commands fine views over the valley down towards the river. There you can enjoy a good selection of snacks and light lunches in a relaxed and family-friendly atmosphere. Highly recommended are the Coed Y Brenin venison burgers, which can be enjoyed on the open air balcony overlooking the land where the deer have enjoyed freedom in their natural habitat. The deer are fairly numerous and we have sometimes seen them cross the main roads and often seen small groups running together through the woodland alongside the quieter tracks. Venison is very tasty, tender and much better for your health than most comparative red meats – it is lower in fat than skinless chicken breast, contains good levels of omega 3 oils, is low in cholesterol, and wild venison is free range and so free from ‘additives’ like hormones and antibiotics. Venison is more consistent that beef and always delivers flavour and a tender-yet-satisfying texture. The burgers are generous in their meat content, made-to-order and served along with cheese, and a bacon rasher, in a perfectly suited floury bun. There is also a crisp green side salad with fresh onion, sweetcorn and some good quality coleslaw. Value for money at around six pounds (who has not, in their foolish youth spent that much in a fast food burger ‘joint’ and come away still hungry?) and can be accompanied by a very satisfying, freshly brewed coffee. We had two burgers between two adults and a five-year-old... and we were well fed on that! Half portions of most of the meals are also available, at half price, in place of a 'kids menu', but due to cooking logistics, the venison burgers are a 'one size fits all' dish.The Coed Y Brenin visitors centre café would be an excellent place to stop for a coffee and cake or light lunch, but the (fair priced) parking fee may be prohibiting it catching on as such. It would be worth getting on your bike - if that sort of thing suits you - and there is a regular bus service that swings right by the centre’s dedicated bus stop. Opening hours are 09:30 - 17:00 daily (you can double check on 01341 440747 as hours may vary off-season or during severe weather).
...more info at their Forestry Commission website...
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