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Castle Inn (Y Castell) (Free House)
We believe this building is NO LONGER a pub
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Big Bog - Quagmire |  | 1 |
| Purple Moose - Ysgawen |  | 1 |
| Spitting Feathers - Special Ale | | 1 |
| Conwy (Bragdy Conwy) - Honey Fayre | | 2 |
| Conwy (Bragdy Conwy) - Scrum Down |  | 1 |
| Conwy (Bragdy Conwy) - Beachcomber Blonde | | 1 |
| Cottage - Tornado | | 1 |
| Big Bog - Spring Bog | | 1 |
| Brecon - Welsh Beacons |  | 1 |
| Cottage - Mallard IPA | | 1 |
| Cottage - Iron Duke | Not Tried | 0 |
| Conwy (Bragdy Conwy) - Clogwyn Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Big Bog - Swampy | Not Tried | 0 |
| Big Bog - Super | Not Tried | 0 |
| Conwy (Bragdy Conwy) - Rampart | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
15 May 2017 (Ray)
Friendly and welcoming as always. Probably my favourite pub in this corner of Wales. Although the beer may disappoint the welcome won't. Good homely food too.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purple Moose - Ysgawen | 4.00 | | Flavoursome and refreshing. |
| Brecon - Welsh Beacons | 3.70 | | Flat. |
18 Jun 2015 (Ray)
Always a pleasure to revisit this friendly local.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conwy (Bragdy Conwy) - Beachcomber Blonde | 4.20 | | Slightly honeyed. Could have had more condition. |
| Conwy (Bragdy Conwy) - Rampart | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Cottage - Iron Duke | 4.30 | Not Tried |
11 Oct 2013 (Ray)
Bustling, friendly sort of place. Locals laughed, in a good natured way, at my attempts to pronounce local place names.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conwy (Bragdy Conwy) - Honey Fayre | 4.50 | | Bit of cardboard, bit of biscuit. Well served. |
| Big Bog - Super | 7.00 | Not Tried | Too early in the evening for a barley wine. Full marks to the pub for offering it though. |
04 May 2013 (Ray)
Pleased to see they are doing so well. On a Saturday evening there was not a seat to be had.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conwy (Bragdy Conwy) - Clogwyn Gold | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Big Bog - Swampy | 4.70 | Not Tried |
10 May 2012 (Ray)
On a cold wet evening a warm by the stove was just what was needed.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bog - Quagmire | 6.00 | | Not normally a fan of Big Bog beers this Old Ale hit the spot.Sweet and fruity on the nose carried through to a dark fruit flavour with the abv well concealed by smooth malt. Slightly sweet but drying finish. Initially scored as 'Good' I've upgraded. |
| Cottage - Mallard IPA | 4.10 | | Most certainly not an IPA. Total absence of hops but that typical Cottage 'cardy' twang. Now brewed to 4%. |
26 Mar 2012 (Ray)
Sat out at the front and enjoyed views of Criccieth Castle.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spitting Feathers - Special Ale | 4.20 | | Chestnut, basically malty beer with some dark fruit notes and refreshing brett. hints which probably shouldn't have been there. |
13 Mar 2012 (Ray)
Quiet early evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bog - Spring Bog | 4.00 | | Initially refreshing zesty golden soon reveals lack of body and depth of flavour. |
06 Mar 2012 (Ray)
Friendly local.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage - Tornado | 4.00 | | Predominantly malty mid-brown ale served in excellent condition. Untroubled by hops but at least the Cottage signature (cardboard) was missing too. |
24 Feb 2012 (Ray)
Curry night. Beer and a curry £10. Very busy.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conwy (Bragdy Conwy) - Scrum Down | 4.00 | | A little sharp; perhaps could have done with another day in the cellar. |
14 Feb 2012 (Ray)
Quick beer and home.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conwy (Bragdy Conwy) - Honey Fayre | 4.50 | | Honey coloured and lightly honey flavoured. Good dry bittering finish. |
About the Castle Inn (Y Castell)
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 4 |
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| 4 |
The pub is found in Criccieth, Gwynedd, LL52 0RW.
Y Castell is on a side road, Parciau Terrace, near to the railway station. It's a free house which places emphasis on its cask ales and tries to support local micros. Cosy, dog friendly bar and plusher lounge. Permanently converted to a restaurant.
We have visited this pub 13 times, seen 18 different beers and tried 13 of them.
Postcode: LL52 0RW