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 18 June 2025
    • The Druid Inn at Gorsedd is winner of the Pub Design Awards Refurbishment category
    • There is currently a Planning Application to change the Sun Inn in Eryrys into a private dwelling
    • The Brook House Mill in Denbigh are due to open in October/November with five hand pumps
    • Alyn Ashworth's Bragdy Dinbych, has ceased brewing
    • The Dudley Arms at Llandrillo could be turned into a house after being empty for 18 months. Cynwyd Enterprises has applied for permission to convert the pub, a listed building in the centre of the village, into a private home
    • Treboom Brewery send their used grain straight to local farmers as food for their cows
  • Pub & Brewery News Wednesday 21 May 2025
    • The Gwesty Owain Glyndwr Hotel, Corwen has recently been awarded Tavern of the Month by HENO programme on S4C.
    • The Market Cross in Holywell has been awarded an Official Food Rating of 5.
    • The Black Horse in Buckley, which closed its doors in March is facing demolition, as plans for a convenience store with parking have been submitted. Built in 1800, it has a number of original features including decorative external brickwork and original open fire hearths, but the structure is not a listed building.
    • Treboom Brewery has a list on their Facebook page showing where their beers are being served.
    • Guildhall Tavern in Denbigh have recently been serving two beers from Facers Brewery.
    • The Mold Alehouse have been nominated in the National Pub and Beer Awards, which will take place soon.
    • Hafod Brewery have started Brewery tours again from Saturday 21 June between 3-5pm.
    • Black Cloak Brewery is having an open day on the Sunday 15 June and tickets are available now.
    • The Star at Ruthin has reopened, unsure if real ale is served.
    • The Drovers Arms on Denbigh Road,Mold, has ceased trading
  • Pub & Brewery News Wednesday 16 April 2025
    • The Old Blacksmith's Tavern, Mostyn, is selling cask with one pub at present offering Wainwright's Amber.
    • Polly's Social opened recently in Mold.
    • The new Chester Station Tap Room (Spitting Feathers) opened on the 11 April with eight hand pulled and 28 keg beers. Also serves food and hot and cold drinks.
    • The HQ at Prestatyn celebrated its two years on the 12 April with bands, food and snacks.
    • Gareth of the Mold Alehouse had a "fantastic day" brewing a collaboration beer at Reaction Brewery with Clwyd. Beer to be served soon.
  • Pub & Brewery News Tuesday 18 March 2025
    • Pollys Social, Mold, is opening on Wednesday 2nd April.
    • Plas Hafod Hotel, Gwernymynydd, is reportedly in liquidation.
    • World’s strongest beer, Snake Venom by Brewmeister, was available at a recent Scottish Festival with an abv of 67.5%.
    • The Old ‘Blacksmiths’ Tavern, Mostyn has re-opened but it is not known if real ale is served.
    • Bad Dragon brewery, Greenfield, has brewed its first ale in cask - Ickle Bit Bitter.
  • Pub & Brewery News Wednesday 19 February 2025
    • The Firs Club in Codsall, Staffordshire has been crowned National Pub of the Year.
    • Black Gold by Cairngorm brewery won Champion Winter beer.
    • Treboom brewery, Bagillt has brewed their second beer - Welsh Sparkle. Their first brew, Kettle Drum, has reportedly sold out.
    • The re-opening of the Brookhouse Mill, Denbigh, is believed to be delayed due to inadequate flood defences.
    • A published list of the top 10 Wetherspoons in North Wales according to Trip Advisor incorrectly lists the Market Cross, Holywell and the William Morgan, Prestatyn amongst the 10.
    • The Park Place, Ruthin is now serving 3 real ales through a new dispense system. CAMRA members can also claim a 10% discount on presentation of a valid membership card.