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Pub
3 star

The Groes Inn

Ty'n-y-Groes, on the Llanrwst road · Inn

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Photo: Groes Inn Hotel and Restaurant Conwy

The oldest licensed pub in Wales, a 16th-century coaching inn a few miles from Conwy with en-suite rooms and a well-regarded restaurant.

What's nearby

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Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Good to know

Parking

  • ✓Free car park
  • ✓Paid car park
  • ✓Free street

Accessibility

  • ✓Accessible parking
  • ✓Accessible toilet

Payment

  • ✓Credit cards
  • ✓Debit cards
  • ✓Contactless

Details via Google — worth confirming with the hotel before you travel, especially for access needs.

About The Groes Inn

The Groes Inn, on the Llanrwst road at Ty'n-y-Groes a few miles south of Conwy, claims the title of the oldest licensed pub in Wales, with a history dating to the 16th century. It is run by the JW Lees brewery and combines a traditional pub trade, cask ales and seasonal menus built around local ingredients, with a small number of en-suite guest rooms.

Rooms keep the low ceilings and thick walls typical of a building this age, furnished in a country inn style rather than boutique minimalism, and the inn is dog-friendly throughout its public areas. Its restaurant has built a strong local reputation, with dishes such as its three cheese and onion pie regularly singled out by visitors, and a fixed-price midweek menu alongside a full à la carte offering.

Set back from Conwy itself in the Conwy Valley, the Groes Inn suits visitors who want a rural, historic pub stay with easy access by car to both the town and the wider valley, including Bodnant Garden, rather than a walking-distance base inside the walls.

Reception hours

Monday
12:00 – 10:30 PM
Tuesday
12:00 – 10:30 PM
Wednesday
12:00 – 10:30 PM
Thursday
12:00 – 10:30 PM
Friday
12:00 – 10:30 PM
Saturday
12:00 – 10:30 PM
Sunday
12:00 – 10:30 PM

People say this inn offers delicious food, including Sunday roasts and a great value set menu, with many rooms featuring stunning countryside views. They also highlight the friendly and helpful staff, comfortable beds, and dog-friendly atmosphere.

Some reviews mention the rooms can be poorly maintained.

Summary via Google

At a glance

Property type
Inn
Location
Ty'n-y-Groes, on the Llanrwst road
Star rating
3 star
Guest score
8.7 / 10 (1,300 reviews)
Prices from
£129 per night
Good for children
Yes
Good for groups
Yes
Booking required
Yes
Destination
Conwy
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