Chainbridge Hotel, Llangollen

The building is unremarkable but it's situation is impressive with the River Dee cascading down the valley.Sadly the chainbridge from which it takes it's name is out of use and crying out for restoration which would allow easier access to Berwyn Station and it's steam train service.The entrance to the bar is along a riverside terrace with a few outside seats.You enter with the bar ahead and two handpumps on my trip dispensing Stonehouse Station Bitter and Purple Moose Snowdonia on fine form if a shade too cold.There are a series of rooms with views over the Dee ending finally at the restaurant.There is one internal room with a large fireplace and Chesterfield chairs. It's also close to the Horseshoe Falls ,a wier built to divert river water into the canal which then feeds it to a resevoir near Nantwich and into the drinking water taps of Chester and Crewe,besides filling the canals of the area.There lots to do and see closeby and this hotel is a good option for a pint.