Groes Inn, Conwy (Snowdonia)

Set in the North Wales countryside, the15th Century Groes is a wonderful example of a traditional British Inn.

Summary

15th century buildings
Breakfast included
Free car parking (on site)
No smoking

Facilities

Free broadband access
Shared gardens
Children's cots
Children's highchairs

Food and Drinks

Restaurant
English breakfast (included)
Lunch available (at additional cost)
Dinner available (at additional cost)
Bar

Nearby recreations

Recommended walks
Beach (a short drive)
Pub (walking distance)
Historic houses
Gardens
Golf course (a short drive)
Tennis courts (a short drive)
Recommended restaurants (walking distance)
Theatre (a short drive)

Introduction

Set in the beautiful North Wales countryside, The Groes is a wonderful example of a traditional British Inn with fourteen luxurious bedrooms and an award-winning restaurant. Blending the warm welcome of a local pub with delicious food, excellent service and a comfortable bed, this historic Inn has been welcoming visitors for over four centuries.

Stagecoach passengers who called at The Groes Inn during its time as a Post House would not feel out of place today. Beamed ceilings lead through rambling rooms with interesting nooks and crannies; fine real ales and wines are enjoyed alongside roaring log fires; and the food is plentiful and of excellent quality without straining the purse.

Enjoy spending time in this truly family-run Inn, and take in the beauty of the furnishings and decorations - from the stone cats that lounge in the fireplace, to the Inn’s collection of military hats, Victorian portraits, historic cooking utensils and ancient advertisements. No two parts of The Groes are the same. Guests can take their ease on comfortable sofas or on historic settles, enjoy the scent of flowers while relaxing in the gardens, eat in the light and airy conservatory or dine in the intimacy of the restaurant.

History to the present day

The Groes Inn was originally a small two-storey house of fifteenth century construction. As the Inn flourished in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries it was modernised and extended, being re-roofed in the eighteenth century. The interior contains some sixteenth or seventeenth century timbers and walls may be of sixteenth century origin. Over the centuries the Groes Inn has been used as a commercial Inn for business and court transactions. It continued to be known as the “Commercial Inn” at Groesynyd in the nineteenth century when the Hon. Arthur Charles, fourth Duke of Wellington, grandson of the Iron Duke, witnessed the purchase of the Inn in 1889, an event commemorated by the Wellington Room upstairs at the present Groes Inn.

The actual deeds signed by Wellington can be found at the top of the stairs.

At the turn of the twentieth century the house on the right, next to the Inn, was pulled down which gave further opportunity for expansion. A further road improvement with the widening of the road from Conwy through Tyn-y-groes (B5106) during the 1930’s gave the Groes its present location in the Welsh countryside and its historic setting.

Food and Drinks

Full English Breakfast is included. In 2009 the Groes Inn was named The Good Pub Guides British Inn of the Year and Wales Dining Pub of the Year. Diners have a wealth of choice, they can choose between the award-winning restaurant with an AA rosette for food, the bar menu, and the famous chalkboard of specials. All offer top quality food with a bias towards locally sourced ingredients in an atmosphere that brings the best of the old together with the best of the new. The Head Chef insists that fresh ingredients are the heart of good cooking and service comes with a smile as well as style, so that guests feel relaxed and can enjoy the food and atmosphere, whether they are dining formally or in a more informal setting. Food is served in the bar and Dining Room Monday - Saturday 12.00pm - 2.00pm and 6.30pm - 9.00pm, Sundays 12.00pm - 3.00pm and 6.30pm - 9.00pm

Bookings are generally not required in the bar. Bookings are welcome and recommended in the Dining room for evenings and Sunday lunchtimes (please use the Additional Information section on the booking form to request a table).

Other facilities

Car parking available onsite, Wi-Fi available in public areas, dogs welcome.

Arrival information and how to find us

Address: The Groes Inn, Nr. Conwy, North Wales, Snowdonia, LL32 8TN, United Kingdom

Check In: 3.00pm Check Out: 10.00am

Directions: The town of Conwy is easily accessible from the A55 expressway. From Conwy castle take the B5106 towards Trefriw passing under the double arches of the town walls. The Groes Inn is a little over two miles on the right.

The nearest main-line railway station is Llandudno Junction (four miles, taxis available).

Chester is 50miles by road. Manchester airport is 75miles.