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Hoptimist, Abergele

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Opens at 2:00pm
Real ale discount scheme
Operator: Independent
32 Market Street, Abergele, LL22 7AA (View on Google Map)
07538 336718
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This innovative use of a former building society office provided Abergele with its first micro pub, originally a joint venture between Cwrw Ial and Dovecote breweries, which opened in October 2018 but had been taken over by a local family when it reopened in April 2021. Information regarding the beers and ciders available, along with their prices and strengths, are clearly displayed on a large blackboard on the back wall (replicated in outside area during dry weather) with third pint glasses on offer. A bank of taps offers a selection of cask ales, keg beers and ciders. A large rear courtyard offers a pleasant seating area during fine weather. One pint take out containers are also available.

Information for this venue is provided by the Abercolwyn Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Conwy - Conwy
Last updated
10/09/2025
Last surveyed
10/09/2025
Leasehold owner
individual
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
ABC/16952
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Tuesday
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday
2:00pm - 10:00pm
Thursday
2:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday
2:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday
2:00pm - 10:00pm
Sunday
2:00pm - 8:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers (two during quieter periods) and 0 regular beers.

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
Sundays 4 - 6 acoustic music (in rear courtyard when weather suitable)
Garden Garden
rear courtyard as large as the pub itself
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Smoking Smoking
shelter in rear courtyard
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Quiet Quiet
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
20p. off a pint
Transport
Close to bus routes
Arriva: 12; 13
Closest station (1150m)
Abergele & Pensarn

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