Two North Wales pubs and bars have been named among the best in the UK.

The Three Eagles, Llangollen, and The Fairy Falls, in Trefriw on the edge of Eryri national park, have been named best in county by the 2023 National Pub & Bar Awards. 

These pubs are part of a 94 recognised in the best in county awards list and will be up for the regional and national Pub & Bar of the Year accolade at an awards ceremony in London on June 28.

The National Pub & Bar Awards takes into account the operation, design, training, team welfare, sustainability, food, drink, marketing and many other areas.

Tristan O’Hana, editor of Pub & Bar magazine, which runs the awards, said: “We were overwhelmed by the level and quality of entries this year.

“It just goes to show what magnificent work is going on across the UK hospitality sector.

"With outrageous energy costs, recruitment shortages and a punishing taxation system, these businesses are once again facing tough times.

"Now, more than ever, it’s vital that people support their local pubs and bars. So, ahead of the long Easter weekend, why not check out the finest in your county?”

Other awards up for grabs include the Pub Brand of the Year, Bar Brand of the Year, Pub Chef of the Year and Sustainable Pub & Bar of the Year.

The 15 Regional Winners will then be announced ahead of the esteemed National Pub & Bar of the Year award, which in 2022 was won by The Frogmill in Cheltenham.

The full list of the Wales winners

  • West Glamorgan, Britannia Inn
  • Gwent, The Clytha Arms
  • Gwynedd, The Fairy Falls Hotel
  • South Glamorgan, The Heathcock
  • Powys, The Old Black Lion
  • Mid Glamorgan, The Old House 1147
  • Clwyd, Three Eagles
  • Dyfed, White Hart Thatched Inn & Brewery

The best pubs and bars in North Wales

The Fairy Falls Hotel - Gwynedd

 

What you've said on TripAdvisor: "I’ve visited here five Sundays on the trot. The food is lovely and resonantly priced and the staff are fantastic. Cosy warm local pub with a pool table, two bars and a lovely seating area. Would highly recommend here. The staff are wonderful. Great burgers and great Sunday dinners."

"Stopped here for a quick bar snack and wasn’t disappointed, staff were very friendly and attentive. A good selection of quality beers on tap, we both had burgers that were beautifully cooked and really tasty will be calling in here again hopefully before we go back home."

The Three Eagles - Clwyd

What you've said on TripAdvisor: "Great place, great food and great service. Great place, with lovely spacious seating areas. The food was fantastic, and the waitress was really friendly and chatty proving us with an excellent service. Perfect."

"We really enjoyed our meal here. Staff were friendly and couldn’t do enough for you. We will definitely be returning."