Bakeries in Bangor, Gwynedd
We list 6 bakeries in Bangor, spread across 4 areas. Each one has its own page with hours, directions and its food hygiene rating.
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All bakeries in Bangor 1–6 of 6
The baking story of Bangor
Squeezed between the mountains of Eryri (Snowdonia) and the Menai Strait, Bangor is a cathedral city, a university town and one of the smallest cities in Britain. Its long, hilly High Street is the place to find Welsh cakes cooling on bakery counters: little griddled rounds studded with currants and dusted with sugar. Bara brith, the fruit loaf whose name means 'speckled bread', is the other teatime essential, sliced thick and buttered. Across the water, Anglesey supplies dairy, lamb and sea salt, while the Menai Strait is known for its mussels. Welsh is spoken all around, so you may well see picau ar y maen on a label rather than 'Welsh cakes'. Buy a bag, walk down to Garth Pier and eat them looking out over the Strait.
Local bakes to look out for
- Welsh cake – A flat, currant-studded griddle cake cooked on a bakestone and dusted with sugar.
- Bara brith – A tea-soaked fruit loaf, sliced and spread generously with salted Welsh butter.
Bakery hunter's tip: Locals often claim Bangor's High Street as the longest in Wales, so allow time to wander its full length; Upper Bangor near the university has its own cluster of cafés.
Did you know? Sea salt harvested from the Menai Strait on nearby Anglesey holds Protected Designation of Origin status as Anglesey Sea Salt.
Bakery types in Bangor
| Type | Bakeries | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Bakers | 3 | 50% |
| Bakery Cafés | 2 | 33% |
| Cake Shops | 2 | 33% |
Early birds: first bakeries to open
| Bakery | Area | Opens from |
|---|---|---|
| The Swellies | Y Felinheli | 10am |
| Creperie Café | Upper Bangor | 11am |
Bangor at a glance
| Bakeries listed | 6 |
|---|---|
| Busiest area | Bangor Centre (3) |
| With published hours | 2 |
| Open on Sundays | 1 of 2 |
| Hygiene rated | 4 (100% top rated) |
| Nation | Wales |
| Local time | Tue 6 Oct, 03:50 |
Bakeries in Bangor: FAQs
How many bakeries are there in Bangor?
We currently list 6 bakeries in Bangor, across 4 areas including Bangor Centre, Glanadda and Upper Bangor. The list includes independent bakeries, cake shops, patisseries and chain branches.
Which bakery opens earliest in Bangor?
The Swellies has the earliest published opening time at 10am. Opening times can vary by day, so check the bakery's page for the full week.
Are bakeries in Bangor open on Sundays?
Of the 2 bakeries with published hours, 1 open on Sundays. Each listing shows a live open or closed badge based on UK time.
Do Bangor bakeries have good hygiene ratings?
4 of the 4 bakeries with a published inspection result hold a top rating (4–5, or Pass in Scotland). Ratings come from the Food Standards Agency register.
What kind of bakeries can I find in Bangor?
The most common type is traditional bakers (3), followed by bakery cafés and cake shops.