Two pubs in this area are amongst 13 from across north Wales which make the recommended list for the Good Pub Guide 2021 after a "nightmare year" for the hospitality sector.
Lockdowns
and restrictions have put pubs under threat as the pandemic gripped the nation
- with inns in Wales barred from serving alcohol and now closed in the latest firebreak.
The latest guide says: "Despite being battle-weary and worried sick about
keeping their businesses up and running – I am pleased to say that these
plucky/extraordinary people retain a teeny spark of hope.”
In with a mention is The Corn Mill in Llangollen of which the guide says: "Fascinating riverside building with fine views,
personable young staff, super food all day and good beers."
Also mentioned is the West Arms at Llanarmon Dyffryn
Ceiriog which the guide describes as: "Idyllic location for 16th-c inn with
reliably good food and picturesque gardens; comfortable bedrooms."
In the narrative the guide
goes on: “All know that the road into 2021 (or until
a vaccine is widely available) is going to be frighteningly rocky. But they do
believe that if they are able to pull together with loyal customers, local
suppliers, a helpful bank and a great deal of energy and luck, many will
survive.
"But
– and I cannot stress this strongly enough - it is imperative that we support
them because the British pub is special.
"It is the beating
heart and focal point of countless communities, where customers from all walks
of life come together and where you can be sure of a warm welcome, a frothing
pint and a friendly smile. It makes us happy to be there and we have to do all
we can to ensure their survival."
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