White Lion, Colwyn Bay

Ian Mapp left this review about White Lion

Blimey, I have found a pub not reviewed by the usual PG Pilgrims. I feel like a pioneer on the cusp of a great discovery.

This was 0.25 miles from the house we were stopping at. That said, it was up the steepest hill navigable. At least on the return, we had gravity on our side.

The pub has been a regular in the GBG for 30 years. Lets start with the positives - a beautiful building, roaring fires, friendly staff and locals. We stopped at Dereks table, but Derek wasnt visibly annoyed. He couldnt jump in our grave quick enough when we left. Lots of articles of interest on the wales, including a 1972 newspaper clipper proclaiming it the oldest pub in North Wales. It suggested parts of it were 1200 years old. This, I find hard to believe.

Beer-wise - fairly average I would say. Theakstons Bitter in OK conition. A purple moose Pale Ale that was less good, but that is probably the brewery who I struggle to be amazed at. Both pints were kept slighty too cold for cask.

Its a multiple winner of best gastro pub in Wales. We had Sunday Lunch and it was perfectly pleasant, quickly served. Nothing earth shattering. Mrs M states that there is no place for new potatoes on a Sunday lunch and the cauliflower cheese was lacking in cheese. I enjoyed the lashings of gravy. £18.95.

A perfectly serviceable couple of visits but nothing too memorable.

On 30^th September 2024 - rating: 7
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