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Castle Hotel, Conwy
Conwy
LL32 8DB
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Blue Scrumpy left this review about Castle Hotel
This was my final scheduled stop in Conwy and proved to be substantially different to other pubs and bars in the town. As Aqualung has stated, this is a much more upmarket establishment.
I was greeted by a young receptionist and whilst many pubs have the suffix "Hotel", you could tell straight away that this was more hotel than pub/restaurant. The usual "have you booked" was followed by much deliberation about where to seat me.
I was encouraged to sit outside, but with the sun having gone down and with a slight chill in the air, I stated my preference to sit inside. After much deliberation, I was led to a table in the bar area, which is still used primarily for dining.
"Somebody will be along in a moment to take the order", I was told, as it became clear that table service was still de rigeur. Clogwyn Gold & Welsh Pride is the choice. I chose the former. There is no longer a real cider.
Customers did mainly seem to be English. One slightly more underdressed couple arrived shortly after me, but soon walked out when they saw the price of food on the menu.
The surroundings in the bar are certainly impressive and are probably the main reason to visit, unless you're after quality food and are happy to pay for it.
On 29th September 2021
- rating: 5
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Aqualung . left this review about Castle Hotel
As noted below this isn't really a pub but a poncy hotel bar open to non-residents. It was full of braying English visitors on my Friday evening visit. The bar has five hand pumps which had a cider and Conwy Dawson's Dark, Welsh Pride, Clogwyn Gold & Honey Fayre. I went for the Dawson's Dark (£3.30) which was in good nick.
It's not my sort of place but deserves credit for stocking four beers from the local brewer.
On 24th April 2016
- rating: 6
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Al Bundy left this review about Castle Hotel
As usual for "upmarket" read "expensive". But that's not to say its notvworth going in.
On 19th January 2015
- rating: 8
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Gareth Williams left this review about Castle Hotel
Can get crowded and deservedly so! A popular fairly upmarket place to meet and greet which is bright and clean. Staff welcoming and cheerful-they take pride in the place. Very well stocked bar with well kept local brews available. Food is good and well presented. Not really a pub but a pleasant hotel bar where non-residents are welcome.
On 24th July 2010
- rating: 10
[User has posted 15 recommendations about 8 pubs]
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Tony o'sullivan left this review about Castle Hotel
I enjoyed the public bar before the dreaded refurb!! Lost a lot of it's magic,but we still call in now and again when we can afford it.Popular with tourists,so always busy..
On 1st December 2006
- rating: 8
[User has posted 85 recommendations about 83 pubs]