Vale of Clwyd

Pub & Brewery News

Wednesday 16 July 2025
  • Jennings Brewery in Cockermouth, Cumbria (dating back to 1874) has started brewing again. It was closed in November 2022 by the then owners Carlsberg Marston Brewing Company, but in February the site was bought by local couple Kust and Rebecca Canfield, who say they are delighted to keep the Brewery going. Their tap room is now selling Cumberland ales.
  • The Leader has been accepting nominations for best pub in Wrexham and Flintshire 2025. Voting is from 21 July to 1 August.
  • After 16 months of running the Ruthin Castle in Mold, they have now taken on the lease and reopened on Thursday the 17 July.
  • New owners of the Grade II listed Red Lion at Llanasa, which closed down five years ago, may soon reopen the pub if plans are approved. Originally a house built in the 19th century, it was converted into a pub between 1839/1871. It lies within the Llanasa Conservation Area, which is made up of 18 buildings of varying historical importance.
  • The Royal Oak between Holywell and Greenfield will reopen next week. The team behind the pub's reopening thanked residents for their "encouragement and support."
  • Polly's "Floret" has been ranked amongst UK best 50 best beers in the UK list for 2025, gaining 40th spot and ahead of well known beers like BrewDog's Punk IPA and Theakston's Old Peculier
  • The Three Pigeons in Graigfechan, Ruthin, had on Flintshire Bitter earlier this month.
  • Mold's Y Pentan has been shortlisted by Proper Pubs for Sales Performance Pub of the Year.
  • Facers are serving Abbey Blonde in the House of Commons' bar.
  • The Queens Market hub has opened in Rhyl and Bragdy Conwy Brewery has beers for sale both in their shop unit and on draft behind the bar.
  • The Royal Victoria pub in Prestatyn, now known as the White Lady (Admiral Taverns) has reopened under new ownership of Ali who has nearly 30 years of experience in the pub industry. The pub is aiming to be a lively community hub and according to the Rhyl Journal is serving "a range of real ales and lagers."
  • Theatre Clwyd is serving local cider, Hafod bottles and Polly’s will be serving keg beers.