Sir Ddinbych

Red Lion, Ruthin

The hangman, Sam Burrows, was staying at the Red Lion Ruthin on the night before the execution of John Connor a highway robber

Imperial Hotel, Rhyl

Imperial Hotel, RhylLocated on the corner of Bodfor and Kinmel streets in Rhy, north Wales.  The Imperial Hotel is one of the oldest public houses in Rhyl and at one time called the Dinorben Arms.

Berwyn Inn, Corwen

A Grade II 18th century former coaching inn situated in the heart of the Berwyn Mountains.  Originally called the Berwyn Inn and was closely associated with the construction of Telford’s Holyhead road turnpike.
Has excellent views over the river Dee

Owain Glyndŵr, Corwen

Owain Glyndŵr, CorwenLocated in Market Square, Corwen and dates back to 1329.  Before becoming a coaching inn the Owain Glyndwr was originally a monastery in the grounds of the church.  Later the inn was named after the legendary and mythical Owain Glyndwr.

Royal Hotel, Llangollen

Royal Hotel, LlangollenThe hotel was originally known as the King’s Head but name was changed after Princess  (later Queen) Victoria stayed in 1832
Located on the banks of the river Dee and in the heart of Llangollen
Recently refurbished to restore it to it former prestige

The Crown Inn, Llandegla

The public house stands on the road junction between the roads from Chester to Corwen and Wrexham to Ruthin.  The Crown is a gateway to the Clwyd valley and its beautiful countryside. 

Formerly known as the Crown Inn and was known as such on the 1930 OS map.  It’s not known when the name was changed but it is a listed building.

The Three Pigeons, Graigfechan

One of the last public houses in the area to have pumps installed and beer had to be brought to drinkers by jug from the barrels in the cellar.
An old drovers inn with the drovers taking their animals to the market town of Wrexham.  A building has been on the present site since at least the 12th century.  As legend goes Owain Glyndwr stopped for a drink on his way to his parliament in Machynlleth.  Was rebuilt in 1777
A traditional Welsh pub and still serving a variety of real ales

The Wynnstay Arms, Ruthin

Located in the historical market town of Ruthin
The Wynnstsy Arms dates back to 1549 and previously known as the Cross Foxes Inn.  It originally belonged to the Williams-Wynn family of Wynnstay, Ruthin.  An old coaching inn and at one time used as a secret meeting place for the Jacobites. 
George Borrow in his ‘Wild Wales’ treated his guide John Jones to his first duck meal having walked to the Wynnstay all the way from Llangollen.  The industrialist and former Mayor W.G. Lecomber hosted many of his lunches at the establishment. 

The Old Vaults, Denbigh

The Old Vaults, DenbighThe Old Vaults public house on the high street in Denbigh dates back to 1779.  Before Smithfield market was opened in 1895 cattle were sold on the high street from an area outside the inn.

Hope & Anchor, Denbigh

A former Coach house with beamed ceilings dating back to the 17th century and located on Vale Street.
Pub divided in two between the Bar and Lounge which is full of Irish memorabilia.  We wonder why?  An inglenook fireplace welcomes the customers on cold Winter evenings. 
Serving real ale.  Beer garden in the back and children welcome. 
Pool table and darts board located in the Bar.  Also has a Boules court.

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