The well-known Gwynedd restaurant and bar has ceased trading, citing economic pressures and health issues
22:24, 10 May 2026Updated 22:24, 10 May 2026
A popular restaurant and bar in a Gwynedd seaside resort has shut its doors. The Cliffs, which lies close to the beach in Morfa Nefyn, said it had ceased trading.
The owners cited escalating expenses linked to conflicts in Iran and Ukraine, alongside UK Government increases to National Insurance, as factors that had “taken its toll”, in addition to a health concern.
Owners of the venue announced the sudden closure via social media, informing customers that they will not open again from midnight on Saturday. From superstar gigs to cosy pubs, find out What’s On in Wales by signing up to our newsletter here
In a statement, Block and Jilly said: “It is with the deepest regret that the restaurant and bar business at The Cliffs ceased trading at midnight, Saturday 9th May 2026.
“In our time at The Cliffs since early 2017, the directors have strived to deliver the highest standards of responsibility and service to our staff, customers and suppliers.
“Despite the long standing impact of Covid on the business, we continued to adapt our working strategies accordingly.”
They added: “However most recently, the introduction of new government rules and regulations with regard to N.I. (National Insurance) and tips within the hospitality sector has taken more toll on our already stretched seasonal activity.
“Added to that, the impact of wars in Europe and Iran increasingly affecting the cost of living in the UK now means that both our local and visitor customer base has reduced dramatically; and those that do choose to eat and drink with us at The Cliffs do so with expected financial caution.
“In line with day-to-day changes in both local, national and global economic constraints we have tried to secure more favourable ‘terms’ with regard to all fixed costs in order to preserve both the business and our staffs’ future. Sadly this has not proven possible.
“In addition, as many of you know, having recovered from open heart surgery in 2018 following endocarditis, Block’s health has declined since pneumonia a year ago and very reluctantly he has to admit it’s time to really slow down.”
They concluded: “We have been involved in successful hospitality businesses on Pen Llyn since 2004. It is with the greatest sadness that we are having to say goodbye to The Cliffs, our staff, our customers, our suppliers, but most of all to the friends we have made on the ‘windy’ side of the peninsula since we arrived from The Vaynol in Abersoch.
“We are more than grateful for all your kindness and support over the last nine and a half years. We shall miss you all very much.”
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