Kinmel Bay, Rhyl:
Nothing out of the ordinary, a family feedbag and keg beer (and Doom Bar, so lager it was) place on the edge of Rhyl, probably catering for the nearby caravan parks. Good covid precautions, decent outside space, but nothing to write home about.
Rhyl:
Right by The George. It’s a ‘spoons. Nothing to see here. Good covid precautions, very, very busy on Wednesday.
Rhyl:
Right on the seafront, next to a Travelodge. This was being built last time we were here, and we’ve gone from Whitbread to Marstons. Aagin, it’s a feedbag, nothing exceptional, nothing awful. Notablt pay-at-table by website, though. Only cask seemed Doom Bore.
Rhyl:
On the seafront, and attached to the Premier Inn, but operating semi separately. The chain is a rebranding of Brewer’s Fayre, so we know what to expect, and that’s about it. Whitbread, by-the-numbers family feedbag. Sensible covid precautions.
Rhyl:
A short way back from the seafront, a nice traditional pub. Sensible, sane covid precautions, decent choice of beer, but no cask. Nice outside space, pleasant layout inside (the covid precautions have created booths, which is nice), great staff.
Rhyl.
A few days away took us back to Rhyl, and the fact that everywhere in the town centre was packed took us back to The Cob & Pen.
This was the right decision. It’s still a great pub. There’s still great beer, and friendly, helpful, efficient staff, and great food (at lunchtime, for now). Additionally, the covid-19 precautions are both sensible and comprehensive, without ruining the experience.
Rhyl:
Lovely multi-room traditional local near to the rail and bus station. Friendly landlady and great beer, the snug was a lovely place to sit and relax, and loads of historical photos.
Rhyl:
Old pub, but evidently refurbed over the years. Lounge wood panelled, and felt like a between-the-wars refurb, but it’s evidently been tidied up in recent years, but not ruined. There’s still lots of little corners rather than a cavernous space. Music at decent volume, good beer, friendly staff, and a pleasant place to sit for a few hours.