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Closed on Monday 27th July 2020

We will be closed on this coming Monday 27th July for one day only, in order to complete our preparations for indoor re-opening, hopefully on 3rd August subject to confirmation by the First Minister. We may not know for certain until 30th July which would not gives us enough time to prepare. We…

White Lion wins Pub of the Year North Wales

The White Lion was the winner of Pub of the Year, North Wales, at the Welsh Hospitality Awards 2019 held in Cardiff last night. The competition was fierce and Simon and Nina are absolutely delighted for everyone who works at the White Lion. This follows the award earlier this year of North Wales…

White Lion a finalist in the Welsh Hospitality Awards

We are delighted to have been selected as a finalist for the Welsh Hospitality awards taking place at the Mercure Hotel, Cardiff at the end of November. Following last year's award of the North Wales Gastro Pub of the Year together with our Recommendation in the Good Pub Guide, this new nomination again helps…

White Lion wins Colwyn in Bloom Award

Simon and Nina are delighted to have come first in the Colwyn in Bloom Awards, Pubs and Restaurants section, for the second consecutive year. They would like to thank everyone who has helped with the display which also helps to make Llanelian one of the prettiest villages in Conwy. Colwyn Bay has also won a…

Josh Ward joins our Team

We are pleased to welcome Josh as our new Front of House Manager. Josh, who many of you may know, has had lots of experience working in the hospitality industry locally having worked at the Pen-y-Bryn, Bryn Williams, and recently as an Assistant Manager at the Erskine Arms in Conwy. At one…

Good Pub Guide 2020 Recommended

We are pleased to yet again be one of only two recommended pubs in Colwyn Bay in this coming year's Good Pub Guide. What judges said: "Bustling local with bar and spacious dining areas, tasty food, real ales and helpful staff. There’s been some sort of building here for 1,200 years, though the present one is…

Llanelian Spring Fair 18th May 2019

This Saturday sees the annual Llanelian Spring Fair from Noon to 4pm at the White Lion, the Parish Church and village houses. As always there will be lots of stalls for you to visit and all the proceeds are for a good cause. The White Lion will be open all day for refreshments both liquid…