Liverpool Arms, Conwy

After a lengthy walk back into Conwy town centre, my faith was restored in Conwy's pubs by a visit to the Liverpool Arms. The pub is situated on the town's quayside. I remember it fondly from my visits here as a child. This return visit was my first to this hostelry and indeed all of the other pubs. It's location encourages a strong presence of tourists and visitors. Indeed, it is a few yards from the "smallest house in Great Britain". As Quinno has said, the pub is quiet in an evening. As such, I did manage to secure a table in the small single-room interior. Most people were preferring to sit outside in the sunshine, in any case. Black Sheep Best Bitter & Skinner's Betty Stogs were the 2 real ales available. Apparently they normally have Bass in addition, but had maybe run out, given I noted a beer delivery when I passed by the following morning. Weston's Rosie's Pig was also an option for apple worshippers like myself. I sat alone in the bar, apart from the 2 bar staff and another couple playing board games. The atmosphere felt good, despite the lack of customers.

The tourist pub is Conwy, wonderfully situated on the quayside with a super panoramic view from the front garden if you can get a seat (we did, and it was brilliant). Quietens down in the evening which is when we timed our visit. The interior is small, olde worlde, cosy and L shaped, sporting undressed stone walls and flagged flooring alongside the inevitable nautical-related paraphernalia. Only two pumps going, dispensing an excellent Bass (NBSS 4) and a cider. It’s plastic if you’re drinking outside, no exceptions. Friendly service, which I was not neccessarily expecting. Surprisingly good, it’s well-worth trying to get a pint here if you can find a seat but I guess that’d be unlikely for the average daytripper in-season. Rated 8, could well be a 6 on another day...