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Prince of Wales, Criccieth
Criccieth
LL52 0HB
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Quinno _ left this review about Prince of Wales
Left what I assumed to be the best bet until last, and I was right. This is a comfy traditional pub over what initially looks like an L shaped interior but actually the bar is an island as there's a raised rear area behind and there’s plenty of different seating areas to choose from. Décor done to a high standard circa 1988; fabric banquettes, pub carpet, dark varnished wood trim and kept very well. Of interest are the selection of mounted shields on the lower part of the servery alongside a leaded glass upper. Also a ship's beam is on display, WhatPub says “probably from the schooner Owen Morris, wrecked near Criccieth in 1907”. One cask on (sensible for a Wednesday night) and it paid dividends as my Brains SA was in great shape (NBSS4) aided, no doubt, by the presence of a local folk group having a sing-a-long which created a super atmosphere. Easily the best pub in town based on this visit and worth getting off the train for. 8.5
On 14th May 2024
- rating: 8
[User has posted 5552 recommendations about 5533 pubs]
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Ian Mapp left this review about Prince of Wales Hotel
Traditional pub inside and out, located right in the centre of town near the long stay parking.
Central bar with open plan rooms running around its perimiter - pool room, nice alcove with a glorious log burner (choice place in winter), leading to a mezzanine floor setup for dining.
Food is home cooked. We were in on a Sunday lunch - where the choice was more extensive than just roasts.
Beer wise, I only noticed the one real ale - Purple Moose Snowdonia Ale. For the 2nd time in two locations, it wasn't in the best condition. I imagine its lack of throughput in the first week of Jan.
On 11th January 2022
- rating: 6
[User has posted 1563 recommendations about 1543 pubs]
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Porthmadog, 4.9 miles, 1 hr 34 min walk (show)
Porthmadog Harbour Ffestiniog Railway Station, 5.16 miles, 1 hr 39 min walk (show)
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- Accommodation : No last updated 14 May 2024 by Quinno _
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 14 May 2024 by Quinno _
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 14 May 2024 by Quinno _
- Beer Garden : No last updated 14 May 2024 by Quinno _
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 14 May 2024 by Quinno _
- Car Park : No last updated 14 May 2024 by Quinno _
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 14 May 2024 by Quinno _
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 14 May 2024 by Quinno _
- Function Room : No last updated 14 May 2024 by Quinno _
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 14 May 2024 by Quinno _
- Jukebox : No last updated 14 May 2024 by Quinno _
- Karaoke : No last updated 14 May 2024 by Quinno _
- Live Music : Yes last updated 14 May 2024 by Quinno _
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 14 May 2024 by Quinno _
- Micropub : No last updated 14 May 2024 by Quinno _
- Pinball : No last updated 14 May 2024 by Quinno _
- Pool Table : Yes last updated 14 May 2024 by Quinno _
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 14 May 2024 by Quinno _
- Real Cider : No last updated 14 May 2024 by Quinno _
- WiFi : Yes last updated 14 May 2024 by Quinno _
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