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The Albion, Conwy
Conwy
LL32 8RF
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 9½ of 10) see review guidelines
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Malden man left this review about The Albion
This superb pub has been rescued and sympathetically restored by unusually, a consortium of four rival North Wales breweries, namely Purple Moose (Bragdy Mws Piws), Bragdy Conwy, Bragdy Nant and Great Orme ( Bragdy'r Gogarth). Dating from 1921, most original features have been restored where possible to their original condition and appearance despite the pub suffering some 1970s inappropriate alterations. There are three rooms, the main room with the bar along the back wall is the Public, and is where most locals seem to congregate, there is another large room to the side of this which has large ceiling beams and a baronial style fireplace in a huge inglenook. The side seating still has the old bell pushes on the dado rails and there is a small double seat in an alcove. The entrance door has a curved top and feature brick quoins. Arty black and white photos of the area in bygone times form the decor in here.
Behind the main bar is the old Smoke Room, now called the snug. There is another impressive brick fireplace in here and a serving hatch to the bar, complete with doors so the room can be used privately. There are framed matchbooks on the wall in this room. All rooms have wooden floors, parquet in the side and snug rooms, however I understand the public bar floor was lost and replaced by the bare boards which remain. Linking the rooms is a corridor with green wall tiles and a tiled floor. There are newspapers in a rack on the side wall here.
There is no TV, no music or games machines, just conversation and laughter, staff and locals alike were very friendly and welcoming. There are board games and a selection of books on a couple of the stained glass window's cills.
Beer wise, there are ten handpumps along the bar, on my visit featuring 8 ales and two ciders. Each handpump serving beer has a half glass in front with a shot of the beer inside to indicate its style and colour. My visit offered Waen Festival Gold, Great Orme 'Orme' and Merlin, Bragdy Conwy Shipwreck IPA, Purple Moose Glaslyn Ale, Nant Mwnci Nel, Lymestone Ein Stein, Otley Thai Bo plus ciders Black Dragon and Rosies Black Start. Main meals are not served, just top quality pork pies, scotch eggs, pickled eggs and olives. Pies are from locally reknown Edwards Butchers.
This is without any doubt a destination pub and worthy of any visit when chance allows.
I hope to be back some day to continue working through the pumps, a great pub and although I don't tend to score "10s" this one wasn't far off.
On 1st July 2012
- rating: 9
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Gareth Williams left this review about The Albion
Now refurbished and re-opened under the control of four local real ale breweries. 10 handpumps. Probably the best selection of ales in North Wales which are immaculately kept and dispensed by knowledgeable staff.
On 28th June 2012
- rating: 10
[User has posted 15 recommendations about 8 pubs]
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Al Bundy left this review about Albion Vaults
re-opened. Sells about 6/7 real ales mostly Welsh.
On 18th April 2012
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Clive Thompson left this review about Albion Vaults
Confirmed as closed and up for sale on my September 2010 visit. Not boarded up so hopefully a buyer can be found to continue trading as a pub.
On 3rd October 2010
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Gareth Williams left this review about Albion Vaults
Sadly this is on the market and may well be used for another purpose. The interior must be saved!!!
On 2nd September 2010
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Barry Williams left this review about Albion Vaults
THe Albion was reopened in August 2008 after being closed for seven months by Kerry Cresswell, her three sons Dale, Barrie and Thomas and her partner Baz Williams. Even though local ales are not sold any more due to brewery resrictions they still serve a good pint. Well worth a visit even if it's just for the real fire.
On 24th September 2008
- rating: 10
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Tony o'sullivan left this review about Albion Vaults
Hosted by Angie and Gez,The Albion is the only pub left in Conwy to keep all it's origional fixtures and fitting's.And Good on them..Regular Live Music.Pool.Darts and a good pint of local conwy beer with a warm atmosphere make this pub well worth a visit..
On 1st December 2006
- rating: 10
[User has posted 85 recommendations about 83 pubs]