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Black Boy Inn, Caernarfon

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Stryd Pedwar a Chwech, Caernarfon, LL55 1RW (View on Google Map)
(01286) 673604
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The pub is set within the town walls between the marina and castle. This historic town, a World Heritage Site, is well worth a visit, ending with a welcome pint at the Black Boy. The public bar and small lounge are warmed by roaring fires. A varied menu is served either in the two bars or the restaurant and a good range of guest beer. There is a drinking area outside on the traffic-free street. A former local CAMRA Pub of the Year award winner.

Historic Interest

One of the oldest inns in the area. 17th century Grade II Listed. Historic Wales reference 3905.

Information for this venue is provided by the Gwynedd A Mon Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Gwynedd - Gwynedd
Last updated
20/02/2025
Last surveyed
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
SIR/074
Asset of Community Value

One star - A pub interior of special national historic interest

Listed status: II

This 17th.century inn just inside the medieval town walls was renovated in 1954 and the two bars are barely changed since. In the centre is the lounge, which was a shop prior to 1954, and retains its bar fittings from the 1950s. The chunky timber counter was slightly extended on the right in the 1970s and a new bar top was added; the bar-back shelves have Formica covering. The fine carved settles and chairs add to the room's character and a line drawing on the wall confirms the fireplace to be a replacement. The public bar on the left was two rooms before 1954 and has some genuine beams, an old stone fireplace at the front and a 1950s brick one at the rear. The dado panelling and some seating could well date back to the 1950s but the unusual area above the servery is much older. The counter is a replacement but in the same style as that in the lounge. The dining room also has an old stone fireplace at the front but recently the 1950s brick one at the rear was replaced. A passage with a quarry-tiled floor links the three rooms.

General information about historic pub interiors

This 17th.century inn just inside the medieval town walls had a restoration in 1954 and the two bars are barely changed since then. In the centre is the lounge, which was a shop prior to 1954, and retains its bar fittings from the 1950s. The chunky timber counter was slightly extended on the right in the 1970s and a new bar top was added; the bar back shelves have a Formica covering. The fine carved settles and chairs add to the character of the room and a line drawing on the wall confirms the fireplace is a replacement. The public bar on the left was two rooms prior to 1954 and has some genuine beams, an old stone fireplace at the front and 1950s brick one at the rear. The dado panelling and some seating could well date back to the 1950s, the unusual area above the servery is much older. The public bar counter is a replacement but in the same style as the one in the lounge. The dining room also has an old stone fireplace at the front but recently the 1950s brick one at the rear was replaced. A passage links the three rooms and has a quarry-tiled floor. In common with the town itself, the pub is predominantly Welsh-speaking.

General information about historic pub interiors
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Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 11:30pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 5 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
Draught Bass - Draught Bass
Draught Bass - Draught Bass Premium Bitter • 4.4% Spotted once
Draught Bass - Draught Bass
Draught Bass - Draught Bass

Premium Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted once

Source: Regional

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Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
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Function Room Function Room
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Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
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Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (500m)
Nearby Station (550m)
Caernarfon

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