As a regular venue for the Three Castles Classic Car Trials, the picturesque inn plays hosts to hundreds of cars each year.

The Groes Inn is also regularly used by journalists and car magazines when test driving cars along the spectacular roads of North Wales.

With so many classic and sports cars pulling up at The Groes, why not share in the limelight with your own classic or performance car?

Simply take a photo of your car outside The Groes Inn, print it, and post it off to The Groes and the creator of the best photo will win a two night stay with dinner, in one of the best rooms. The top twelve images will also be included in the Groes Inn’s 2011 calendar.

Everyone sending in an image will also receive a complimentary room upgrade* when you book to stay at The Groes in November, December 2010 or January and February 2011.

The competition closes on 30th Sept 2010, and winners will be notified personally and announced on the Groes website in October.

Please post your photo to Car Photo Competition, The Groes Inn, Tyn y Groes, Conwy, LL32 8TN.

Photographs must have the entrant’s name, address, email and contact number on reverse, physical photos only, email entries are not accepted, photos should be around A4 size if possible.

Good Luck!

*room upgrades subject to availability.

From Stagecoach to Steam engine and Super-car, The Groes has seen it all!

This old Inn has had a long association with the road. For more than five centuries the latest form of transport has been rested outside while it’s owner has been enjoying the hospitality within.

It’s a tradition we enjoy keeping alive and the Inn still attracts the most modern (and not so modern) of horsepower. Readers of          magazine will often see our picture amongst it’s pages and regular visitors to the Groes will be used to seeing exotic motor cars resting in our car parks. We have an ever growing group of car enthusiast guests, drawn by our spectacular local driving roads and scenery, good parking is of course always available. (By the way we can still arrange stabling for your horses if required.)

But our interest is not limited to only the most modern of sports cars, for the last few years we have been proud to host the fantastic Three Castles Classic Trail. Open to any classic car made before 1983 the rally covers over 500 miles of local roads. Many pre war cars take part in the event including magnificent Bentleys, Aston Martins, Jaguars and from other parts the world, Studebakers, Ferraris and Porsches to name but a few.

Although the Inn will be closed to the public at lunch time on the day, resident guests will be able to enjoy the same lunch as the competitors and be treated to a spectacular three hour car show! Early hotel booking is recommended for this very popular event taking place on Saturday the 5th of June.

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.

Download the full Jan ‘10 Groes Voice here.

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.

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.

The car park at The Groes turned into a classic car enthusiasts dream when the inn played host to the Three Castles Welsh Classic Trial for lunch on Saturday 30 May.

The drivers of around 120 classic cars from the 1930s to 1970s, from all over the world stopped at The Groes Inn on the final leg of this three day trial widely regarded as the top classic car rally in Britain and amongst the top two or three in Europe.

Recently awarded 5 yellow stars by the AA and ranked in the top 10% of all British Inn’s for service, comfort and hospitality, the Groes was the obvious choice for a quality meal and welcome rest when the rally passed through the Conwy Valley.

At the heart of the Three Castles Trial is the notion of fun competition. It is considered an ideal event for first time and social rallyists with the Welsh countryside providing them with a perfect course.

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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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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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“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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