Vale of Clwyd

Pub & Brewery News

After each monthly branch meeting, we add a summary of recent news affecting local pubs and breweries:

  • Pub & Brewery News Wednesday 15 April 2026
    • The Sun Inn, Eryrys, has been taken over as a Community pub and reopened its doors on the 1st of April
    • New Inn, Rhuddlan, has reopened
    • Swan Inn, Rhyl, has 3 cask ales available
    • The Boot Inn, Northop, is under new management with 3 cask ales available
    • Rhyl Golf Club serves regular cask ale
    • A fire at the Llindir, Henllan was limited to the kitchen
    • Hope & Anchor, Denbigh, is serving cask ale
    • Renovations at the Brookhouse Mill, Denbigh, continue with an opening date expected in May
  • Pub & Brewery News Tuesday 17 March 2026
    • The Griffin in Mynydd Isa has now reopened for drinks only.
    • No ales available when a VoC member visited The Marsh in Rhyl. There is a lot of information on Facebook about the various ales they sell including Old Speckled Hen. It appears to be run by the same person from the Cob & Pen.
    • Mold Alehouse was featured in the Sunday Times ‘8 Best UK Micropubs’ and has also received a mention during Senedd business.
    • It is understood that Ruthin Castle, Mold has closed.
    • It was reported that the refurbishment at Brookhouse Mill, Denbigh, has been delayed by otters. It was further reported that the owners are believed to have purchased the Myddleton Grill on the Square, Ruthin.
    • The Masons Arms, Denbigh, is reportedly for sale.
    • Facers brewery, Flint, has been brewing for 23 years as of February 2026. Their current range consists of 9 ales.
    • The Conservative Club, Denbigh, has reopened although no news on whether real ale is served.
    • The Plough, St Asaph, has reopened but it is also unclear whether real ale is served.
    • The Rose & Crown, Graianrhyd, recently raised £500 for Macmillan by hosting a continuous dart throwing event over the course of 10 hours.
    • There has been a management change at the Boot Inn, Northop.
  • Pub & Brewery News Wednesday 18 February 2026
    • Home Bargains, Buckley, is selling locally brewed Welsh Sparkle from Treboom brewery, Bagillt.
    • The Plough Inn, St Asaph, is closed for refurbishment and there is uncertainty regarding the identity of the new owners.
    • Reported that the New Inn, Rhuddlan, is still closed.
    • The Red Lion, Meliden, is closed and is believed to be for sale.
    • The White Lion, Glan yr Afon, has reopened.
    • The Old Blacksmiths Tavern Inn, Mostyn, is understood to be under new management.
    • The Griffin, Mynydd Isa, is currently closed.
  • Pub & Brewery News Tuesday 20 January 2026
    • Reports that the Crown Inn, Llandegla, is reopening on the 21st of January.
    • The Druid Inn, Pontblyddyn, is confirmed to be opening as an eye clinic.
    • The Talacre Arms, Holywell, is reportedly up for auction at the end of March.
    • It is understood that the Esplanade Club, Rhyl, is for sale with its continuation as a Club uncertain.
  • Pub & Brewery News Wednesday 10 December 2025
    • The Burntwood, Buckley, has reopened and although it does not currently serve real ale, it has been suggested it may do so if there is local demand.
    • The Conservative Club, Prestatyn, has reopened as a sports and social bar but does not currently serve real ale.
    • Treboom Brewery, Bagillt, have their Golden Sparkle available in cans and this is being sold in Waffle Box, Mold. The brewery also sponsored the Bagillt Christmas lights switch on this year.
    • Black Cloak Brewery, Denbigh, are serving 6 special beers in their Taproom to celebrate 7 years since the founding of the brewery.
    • Presthaven Sands, Prestatyn, was rumoured to be incorporating a JD Wetherspoons as part of their site but it is understood this will not be going ahead.
    • Santa was recently spotted at Mold Alehouse for their Christmas lights switch on.