Tyn-y-Coed Inn, Betws-Y-Coed

Situated at the eastern end of Capel Curig, this looks like a traditional pub from the outside. The car park can be found opposite, where there is an old stage coach indicating the pub's former use. As you enter, there is a hotel reception in front of you. The bar/dining area is off to the right and is a maze of different rooms/spaces, all with a very modern feel, not really befitting of its coaching inn status. It was busy with a mix of locals and visiting families, some drinking, some dining, on our Sunday lunchtime appearance. Despite not featuring in the Good Beer Guide since 2021, the Tyn-y-Coed has the best selection of cask ales in the village. 3 from Purple Moose were on - Cwrw Tyn Y Coed (seemingly a re-badged Madog's Ale), Snowdonia Ale & Dark Side of the Moose. In addition, they also had Cwrw Nan Aur Y Felin, which I thought I had just had in the White Horse in Capel Garmon. The pumpclip was exactly the same, but instead of the 3.4% golden beer I'd had in the White Horse, this was a 3.8% beer with an IPA sticker on it! I ordered it and it tasted suspiciously like the one I'd just had. So, I suspect the different percentage and the IPA sticker were somehow red herrings. Either way, it was good to see 4 local beers on cask.