The Groes Inn, has been named by The Independent as one of the fifty best hotels in Britain.

Put together by a panel which includes Alistair Sawday, renowned hotel critic and travel writer, and Peter Brown, Associate Editor at Conde Nast Traveller magazine, the guide to the top fifty separates hotels into the Luxury, Luxury on a Budget, Family-Friendly, Green, Foodie and One of a Kind categories.

The Groes is named within the One of a Kind category, and describes its fourteen bedrooms as “far posher than those of the average pub”, and also picks out the Groes-owned High Cabin, a retreat set high in the hills above the Conwy Valley, calling it “possibly the best log cabin in Britain.”

“We’re delighted with such a commendation” said owner of The Groes Inn, Justin Humphreys. We have a great team here at The Groes, and pride ourselves in offering a very warm welcome, excellent accommodation, and superb food.”

It’s this combination which has led to a bumper 2009 for The Groes, despite the troubled UK economy.  Not only was it awarded the title “Inn of the Year” and “Wales’ National Dining Pub of the Year” by The Good Pub Guide, but also launched its own Groes Ale, much to the delight of Real Ale lovers around the UK.

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Visit the Independent website to read their full article here.

Presented exclusively to guests of the Groes Inn during October, November, and December this card entitles the bearer to discounts and special services at selected businesses throughout the Conwy area. Personally chosen for the unique nature and quality of their products and high standards of service, all participants come highly recommended by the Groes and represent the finest of local shopping and interesting places to visit. All you need do to receive your own card is check in at the Groes between now and Christmas, then just show your Groes Card wherever you see the leaf logo to receive your exclusive benefit. Current partners include-

Anna Davies of Betws y Coed,  Bon Bons Chocolates, Choo Choos Gifts, Conwy Outdoor, Dolgarrog Pottery, Edwards Butchers, Garden Art and the Worlds largest maze, Peers the Jeweller, Snowdonia Nursery, Wilson’s of Conwy and of course our own hotel gift shop.

We are adding more all the time, so why not take advantage, stay at the Groes whilst doing your Christmas shopping this year and receive at least 10% discount wherever you see the leaf! Please see our web site for an up to the minute list of participating businesses.

They say that there’s no such thing as free lunch (or dinner)!

But by spending a few minutes providing us with valuable feedback after your visit you can receive a refund of your food and drinks bill to a value of £50.

At the Groes we are always striving to maintain and improve all aspects of our customer experience, so if you feel that you can fill in our form with honest, constructive and informed feedback we would like to hear from you. Please drop us a line at justin@groesinn.com with some detail about yourself and any relevant information, if you are sucessful we will be in touch.

PLEASE NOTE. We schedule visits a few months in advance. You must be selected and issued with a feedback form before your visit in order to qualify for a refund.

A joint project between the Groes Inn and local brewer, Great Orme Brewery, has resulted in Groes Ale. Developed to give Groes Inn customers a unique beer that embodies their desire for great local food and drink. 

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New research has revealed that the Groes Inn, could be the site of Britain’s oldest surviving Pancake Day celebrations.

Local historian Stan Wicklen explained: “Pancake Day, or Shrove Tuesday, was once part of a much bigger Welsh celebration, dating back at least 1400 years. There is strong evidence that the Groes Inn could have played an important part in the original festival.”

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The Groes Inn has scooped TWO top national honours in the prestigious Good Pub Guide 2009 Awards as Britain’s Inn of the Year and Wales’ National Dining Pub of the Year.

“We are the only pub in Wales to win any of the Good Pub Guide National Awards this year. We are absolutely thrilled and extremely grateful to all the customers who have nominated us”, said Dawn, Jane and Justin Humphreys.

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Mark Williams (right), the new head chef at the 16th Century Groes Inn, near Conwy, has strong feelings about food. It’s got to be fresh, seasonal and from the best local suppliers, says the Bangor born 33-year-old, who has twice cooked for the Queen.

“I can’t find better ingredients than here on our doorstep in North Wales, so why should I look anywhere else?…”

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