The White Lion received a telephone call at 10.00 on Wednesday, from a local farmer, asking if the kitchen was still open as an RAF Merlin Helicoptor had made a precautionary emergency landing just up the road from Llanelian, and the crew, on their way to RAF Valley, were starving.
Simon duly fired up the ovens,…
Nina
Some very old pictures of Llanelian village and the White Lion are shown on the facebook page Colwyn Bay Past & Present This first one of Llanelian village shows the end of the pub where the kitchens now are, which we believe was a stables.
You can also make out what was the barn at the back…
The White Lion would like to congratulate Colwyn Bay FC on their "Respect" team of the year award at the Conference Clubs' annual awards.
The award recognises the efforts the club have taken to ensure good working relations with Officials, the local community and the hospitality shown to visiting clubs and their fans.
Congratulations also go to…
North Wales is becoming a bit of hot spot for the breeding and rearing of rare breed livestock as championed by Adam Henson on BBC's Countryfile programme.
Here in Llanelian, Graham Nosworthy of Muddy Perfect at Corby Grange farm, is establishing himself as a leading supplier.
He offers Lamb, Pork, and Beef, together with Free Range Duck,…
Simon and Nina, owners of the White Lion, Llanelian, have adopted
The Brain Tumour Charity as their designated Charity for their Pub Restaurant, near Colwyn Bay.
They have been personally affected by the death of someone very close to them from a brain tumour and it showed how little appears to be known about how to cure…
Isn't it amazing what you might find in the special offers section of your local convenience store.
Esme, still studying at Kingston University, found Chris Robshaw, Harlequins and England Rugby Union captain by the Maryland Cookies.
There has been much debate about whether Chris should be on the current Lions tour in Australia but if he was…
We are pleased to welcome back to the White Lion on a temporary close season transfer deal ex chef Joe Ratherham, who now works at Old Trafford, the home of Manchester United.
Many of you will remember Joe worked for us for over 10 yrs before moving to the big city.
Joe will be joining our now…
The White Lion is very proud to have been awarded a Certficate of Excellence for 2013 by Tripadvisor.
This award is givien to the top 10% of businesses worldwide that consistently earn high ratings from Tripadvisor travellers.
We would like to thank all our customers who have taken the trouble to write a complimentary review on Tripadvisor.
Simon was amazed a few weeks ago when who should walk through the door of the White Lion but no other than Simon Theakston of the famous family brewing company that bears his name.
It was founded in 1827 by Simon's great great grandfather, Robert Theakston, in the Yorkshire Dales market town of Masham, North Yorkshire. …