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White Lion chooses Brain Tumour Research Charity

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…

Esme meets Chris Robshaw, England Rugby Captain

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…

Colwyn Bay to Man United and back

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…

White Lion wins Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence

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.

Theakstons comes to North Wales

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. …

Remember the Sixties & Quadraphenia

The White Lion welcomed the North Wales Nomads Scooter Club last week and it made the car park look like a scene from "Quadraphenia" or maybe "Roman Holiday". It's great to see the Vespa again a popular mode of transport and we are sure it brought back lots of memories for our customers who remember the…

Free Anniversary Champagne

Today, 24th January 2013, is the 24th Anniversary of the Cole family taking over the White Lion.  In today's pub environment surely some achievement. Come and join us tonight for a glass of free champagne to help us celebrate this milestone. You are also very welcome to join our weekly Quiz tonight at 9.00p.m. for a bit…

Ruth’s Rarebit Road Trip

The January edition of the magazine Miniworld, now on sale, features the Charity road trip done by Ruth and colleagues from the White Lion to John O' Groats last July in aid of Leukeamia & Lymphoma Reasearch. Amongst the pictures in the article is one of the Minis being waved off by Simon & Nina on…

Lions Club Charity Night, a big thank you

A big thank you from the Colwyn Bay Lions Club and Simon and Nina for a very successful evening on 23rd November. Over £750 was raised on the night which exceeded all expectations. Thanks also go to Orbit for their musical contribution and also a big thank you to the companies who donated raffle prices. On 20th December…