Palace Vaults

You'll find Palace Vaults tucked away on Palace Street, where it's been pulling pints and hosting everything from quiz nights to live gigs for years. Walk in and you'll clock the kind of crowd that actually lives in Caernarfon—regulars nursing their beers, mates catching up after work, tourists who've stumbled onto something genuine. The vibe is unpretentious and warm; this is the sort of place where the bar staff remember what you drank last week. They stock proper Welsh ales alongside the usual suspects, and when there's live music on, the place buzzes without ever feeling forced or staged. It's the kind of pub you'll either discover by accident or someone local will drag you to—either way, you'll understand why it matters.