A TASTE OF THE COUNTRYSIDE on the north wales coast
Simon and Nina Cole welcome you to The White Lion Inn, Llanelian-yn-Rhos, just outside Colwyn Bay, North Wales; a historic Olde Worlde family owned Free House Country Gastro Pub and Restaurant less than 5 minutes from the A55. Join us for good traditional food, fine wines, and real ales, all served up in a family friendly relaxed atmosphere with log fires.
Award Winning food
We believe in traditional home cooked food using as much local Welsh produce as possible. Our goal is to offer the best pub food in North Wales at reasonable prices. We are proud to have been awarded at The Food Awards Wales, "Gastro Pub of the Year 2025" and at The Welsh Hospitality Awards "Pub of the Year 2025". In addition we have previously won many regional awards.
Celebrate with us
Join us in December for some festive cheer. We will be open for Christmas Day Lunch 2026, and in addition we are running a lunchtime and evening Festive Menu during December. On New Year's Eve we will have our normal Dinner Menu available together with an evening of celebration as we say goodbye to 2026. See Christmas and New Year page to book.
Real Ales & Wine
The pub has featured in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide for over 27 years. We are proud to be Cask Marque registered and always carry a mix of local and national real ale.
Historic pub
The historic White Lion Inn stands on the crossroads of the hamlet of Llanelian yn Rhos, just above Old Colwyn, Conwy. With stunning views over the North Wales coast, the pub offers rural charm yet conveniently situated off the A55 expressway.
Meet Your Hosts
Hello from Simon and Nina. Welcome to our Gastro Pub and Restaurant; we are the proud owners of the White Lion Inn and have been providing a warm welcome to our customers for over thirty years. We look forward to seeing you soon.
Location, Opening Hours & contact
Reviews and testimonials
Award winning food, local beers, live music and a warm welcome
To book a table for dining, a birthday celebration or a space for a private event call us on 01492 515807.
