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The Cwellyn Arms, Caernarfon
Rhyd Ddu
Postal town: Caernarfon
LL54 6TL
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Reviews of The Cwellyn Arms (Average Rating: 6½ of 10) see review guidelines
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Blue Scrumpy left this review about The Cwellyn Arms
I've been to Snowdonia a few times but arrived at this pub not even realising it was located at the foot of the mountain. It was such a beautiful and clear day that you had a perfect unobstructed view of the summit and the whole mountain. I'm used to seeing it shrouded in mist or cloud. It is a delightful sight to have from the front door of the pub, which actually adjoins the local mountain rescue agency.
Whatpub says that the pub has 6 real ales. In fact, on my mid-Thursday afternoon visit, there were just 2 beers from Conwy - Clogwyn Gold & Welsh Pride. The bar staff were enthusiastic about beers and recommended I visit the Black Boy in Caernarfon for a wide real ale selection. Whilst I was heading that way, I did visit there in 2018 and was only looking to try new pubs on this visit.
The two young guys behind the bar and the girls in the kitchen were trying to make themselves busy, with me being the only customer. But on such a lovely day, presumably most of their potential customers were on the mountain or on the Welsh Highland Railway, which is also nearby.
The pub comprises a bar area, with rooms either side that appear more suited for dining. The perspex Covid screens on the bar have yet to be removed and spoil the ambience somewhat.
On 17th October 2022
- rating: 6
[User has posted 2452 recommendations about 2451 pubs]
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Nigel Rowe left this review about The Cwellyn Arms
A rather basic but friendly pub that lies in the shadow of Snowdon. Excellently kept beers and good food makes the Cwellyn a good place to stop for refreshment. I just felt it was in need of a little TLC.
On 26th January 2014
- rating: 6
[User has posted 65 recommendations about 57 pubs]
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Ajay Jones left this review about The Cwellyn Arms
Has the most amazong camp site in the world!!!!!
Bloody gorgeous!!!!!
STUNNING!!!!!!
On 1st September 2010
- rating: 8
[User has posted 1 recommendations about 1 pubs]
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- Facebook - Cwellyn Arms
- CAMRA WhatPub :: The Cwellyn Arms - whatpub.com
Porthmadog, 11.02 miles, 3 hr 32 min walk (show)
Roman Bridge, 16.74 miles, 5 hr 23 min walk (show)
Pub Details
Pub details supplied by members of this site to the best of their knowledge. Please check with pub directly before making a special trip.
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 17 October 2022 by Blue Scrumpy
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 26 January 2014 by David McNally
- Real Cider : No last updated 17 October 2022 by Blue Scrumpy
