Groes Inn, Conwy

History

The Groes Inn was originally a small two-storey house of fifteenth century construction. As the Inn flourished in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries it was modernised and extended, being re-roofed in the eighteenth century. The interior contains some sixteenth or seventeenth century timbers and walls may be of sixteenth century origin. Over the centuries the Groes Inn has been used as a commercial Inn for business and court transactions. It continued to be known as the “Commercial Inn” at Groesynyd in the nineteenth century when the Hon. Arthur Charles, fourth Duke of Wellington, grandson of the Iron Duke, witnessed the purchase of the Inn in 1889, an event commemorated by the Wellington Room upstairs at the present Groes Inn.  

The actual deeds signed by Wellington can be found at the top of the stairs.

At the turn of the twentieth century the house on the right, next to the Inn, was pulled down which gave further opportunity for expansion. A further road improvement with the widening of the road from Conwy through Tyn-y-groes (B5106) during the 1930’s gave the Groes its present location in the Welsh countryside and its historic setting.

Food & beverage

Full English Breakfast is included. In 2009 the Groes Inn was named The Good Pub Guides British Inn of the Year and Wales Dining Pub of the Year. Diners have a wealth of choice, they can choose between the award-winning restaurant with an AA rosette for food, the bar menu, and the famous chalkboard of specials. All offer top quality food with a bias towards locally sourced ingredients in an atmosphere that brings the best of the old together with the best of the new. The Head Chef insists that fresh ingredients are the heart of good cooking and service comes with a smile as well as style, so that guests feel relaxed and can enjoy the food and atmosphere, whether they are dining formally or in a more informal setting. Food is served in the bar and Dining Room Monday - Saturday 12.00pm - 2.00pm and 6.30pm - 9.00pm, Sundays 12.00pm - 3.00pm and 6.30pm - 9.00pm

Bookings are generally not required in the bar. Bookings are welcome and recommended in the Dining room for evenings and Sunday lunchtimes (please use the Additional Information section on the booking form to request a table).

Other facilities

Car parking available onsite, Wi-Fi available in public areas, dogs welcome.