The Groes Inn
Ty'n-y-Groes, on the Llanrwst road · Inn
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.
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.
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
- Destination
- Conwy