Vale of Clwyd

Pub & Brewery News

Wednesday 22 July 2026
  • The Golden Lion in Llangynhafal has been closed for many months and is up for sale for £375,000. However, the owners have sent in a planning application for change use to a private house. The locals have created a Campaign Group to object to the planning to keep it as a pub and they have many supporters.
  • Last Saturday we presented Reaction Brewery with the award for Citaron being the champion beer at the 2025 Novemberfest.
  • The Celtic Arms Northop as a new owner and six cask ales on tap.
  • Reported that JD Wetherspoon has issued a profit warning.
  • There are works in progress on the Brewery Tap on Prestatyn High Street.
  • Reported that the Old Vaults, Denbigh has closed.
  • Ty Fry, Bodelwyddan has closed.
  • The Royal Oak, Holywell has reopened under new management.
  • The Red Lion, Melidan has also reopened under new management.
  • The Glanglasfor Club, Rhyl, is up for sale.
  • The Owain Glyndwr, Gwernymynydd is looking to add short term let accommodation as part of its refurbishment. Re-opening date as yet unknown.
  • 1891, Rhyl, is holding an Octoberfest event this year.
  • The Colomendy Arms, Cadole, has had a change of use approved for residential use.