The 7 Best Pubs with Rooms in Wales

Bell at Skenfirth

For a quintessentially Welsh escape it doesn't get much better than booking a room in a pub. Expect cosy rooms, hearty meals, and firelit bars which are undoubtedly the best places to meet the locals. There is a wide selection to choose from when you are looking to book one of the best pubs with rooms in Wales and because of this, our Hotel Gurus have compiled a concise list of their favourites. Whether you want access to Snowdonia National Park, enjoy a coastal break or take the whole family away - there is something for all occasions here. So why not browse through our collection to start planning your stay?

For families

The Stackpole Inn

  • Browns Hotel dates back to 1752 and used to be the favourite watering hole of poet Dylan Thomas. Rooms are elegantly restored and the bar stocks some of Wales' best ales. With toys, books, and games consoles provided for children - this is a great choice for a family break.
  • The Stackpole Inn is a charming rural inn set near the coast in Pembrokeshire surrounded by beautiful walking trails. A firelit restaurant serves exemplary pub grub and there's a good selection of local ales. Offering family suites sleeping up to four, this is a laid back spot for a rural family break.

For Snowdonia National Park

Cross Foxes

  • The Saracens Head is a chic boutique inn offering 11 stylish yet cosy rooms. A traditional pub serves hearty cuisine alongside a wide selection of ales. Perfectly located to explore Snowdonia National Park, this is an ideal base for ramblers, mountain bikers, and nature enthusiasts.
  • Cross Foxes is perfectly located for outdoor enthusiasts. Set at the foot of Cadair Idris Mountain and with Snowdonia National Park nearby, there is a host of activities available locally. The 6 rooms are chic and contemporary and the restaurant serves hearty fare.

For a rural escape

Bell at Skenfirth

  • Bell at Skenfrith is an old coaching inn turned stylish hideaway in Monmouthshire - perfect for the great outdoors. Quaint rooms perfectly mix traditional features with contemporary style. Superb food comes straight from the organic kitchen garden. Relaxed, family friendly and perfectly remote.
  • The West Arms is an unspoiled 16th-century inn nestled in the foothills of the Berwyn Mountains. Rooms are cosy and unique with antiques, original features and modern bathrooms. The seasonal menus and well-stocked bar entice locals and guests alike. A charming choice for a rural break.

For a coastal break

Penhelig Arms

  • Penhelig Arms is a picturesque waterfront hotel featuring rooms which marry original features with modern conveniences and boast wonderful sea views. With a quaint bar (complete with cosy fireplace) and a restaurant serving locally sourced Welsh produce, this is an utterly charming coastal stay.

Still not sure where to book?

The 7 Best Pubs with Rooms in Wales

West Arms Hotel
West Arms Hotel

Denbighshire (Denbighshire)

Unspoiled 16th Century Inn nestled in the foothills of the Berwyn Mountains. Traditional aspects maintained with the original features and antiques. Rooms are cosy and unique, with modern bathrooms. Seasonal menus, daily specials and a fully stocked bar entice locals and guests alike.

  • Sights nearby - Chirk Castle built in 1310 includes a dungeon and tower.
  • Great walks - Explore the Chirk Aqueduct along the River Dee.
  • Romantic
  • Full of character
from $209 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Bell at Skenfrith
Bell at Skenfrith

Abergavenny (Wales)

Monmouthshire old coaching inn turned stylish hideaway - perfect for the great outdoors. Charmingly quaint rooms with chic touches. Superb food straight from the organic kitchen garden. Relaxed atmosphere, family friendly and perfect for outdoorsy types.

  • Foodies - The simple, unpretentious menu hits the right note everytime thanks to the full flavours of locally sourced organic produce.
  • Hideaway - With no mobile phone reception and a deep-black star-lit sky at night this truly is a retreat from everyday life.
  • Country Escape - Surrounded by beautiful gardens complete with fragrant orchard and superb kitchen garden.
  • Great walks - Circular walks from the door. Special walking break packages available.
from $203 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Penhelig Arms
Penhelig Arms

Aberdovey (Gwynedd)

A picturesque waterfront hotel in the heart of Aberdovey, Gwynedd. The rooms marry original features with modern conveniences and wonderful sea views. There is a quaint on site bar with a cosy fireplace, and a restaurant serving locally sourced Welsh produce. Utterly charming.

  • Active Holiday - Whether on land or at sea there are plenty of challenging activitites.
  • Great walks - The Torrent Walk, Precipice Walk, New Precipice Walk and Panorama Walk provide plenty of contrasting country to explore.
  • Sailing - Dovey Yacht Club offer a range of lessons for all levels.
  • Views - Lovely views over the water and boats.
from $127 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Browns Hotel
Browns Hotel

Carmarthenshire (Carmarthenshire)

Built in 1752 and forever linked to poet and writer Dylan Thomas, Brown's Hotel is now an iconic literary address. The rooms have been elegantly refurbished and the bar is stocked with plenty of Welsh ales. An ideal place to stay for any Thomas fans looking to relive and explore his past.

  • Full of character - Was favourite watering hole of poet and writer Dylan Thomas
  • Great walks - Follow the lovely two-mile 'Dylan Thomas Birthday Walk'
  • Sights nearby - Visit the magnificent Laugharne Castle
  • Birdwatching - Birdwatching at the Grist
from $95 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Stackpole Inn
The Stackpole Inn

Pembrokeshire (Stackpole)

With delightful rooms and some of the best food for miles around served in the restaurant, The Stackpole Inn is a superb small hotel. With four elegant rooms, it's a great option for families looking to explore Pembrokeshire.

  • Great walks - Wonderful walking routes can be found close by, coastal and rural.
  • Birdwatching - The Pembrokeshire coast is home to an abundant bird population.
  • Sights nearby - Visit Pembroke Castle, only three miles from the inn.
  • Restaurant
from $114 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
The Saracens Head
The Saracens Head

Gwynedd (Gwynedd )

A boutique country pub set in the picturesque Snowdonia village of Beddgelert. A handful of rooms are simple and chic with crisp white linen, patterned wallpaper and contemporary furniture. Hearty food is served in the restaurant alongside a choice selection of ales.

  • Active Holiday - The nearby Snowdonia National Park offers a host of outdoor pursuits.
  • Full of character
  • Restaurant
  • Traditional
from $124 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Cross Foxes
Cross Foxes

Dolgellau (Dolgellau)

A smart small hotel boasting a fabulous location nestled at the foot of Cadair Idris Mountain. Individually styled rooms feature crisp white linen, exposed stone and simple contemporary furniture. An atmospheric bar and restaurant serves hearty food alongside a choice selection of ales.

  • Active Holiday - Set at the foot of Cadair Idris Mountain and with Snowdonia National Park nearby there is a host of activities available.
  • Full of character
  • Secluded setting
  • Views
from $178 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Written by Katie Harris

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