About the Black Lion

The population of the village is 980, 44% being welsh language speakers. The village was once part of the Garthewin Estate. The first written records of Garthewin date to the 14th century, but both that house and later a Jacobean house were replaced in the 18th century by the present building which was subsequently altered in 1930 by Clough William-Ellis.
Llanfair
Llanfair is accessible from the Abergele to Llanrwst road via an ancient three arch bridge that spans the Elwry and leads directly into the heart of the village. About 100 yards north of the old bridge is a more modern bridge that carried the main Abergele to Llansannan road across the river.
Nearby is Myndd Bodran, a 287m hill which towers above the river, from where on a clear day, Snowdon and the north Wales coast can be seen.
Frederic Robinson Ltd purchased the Black Lion in 1943, which was their first pub in North Wales. A major refurbishment and extension was carried out in 1982, with the removal of open fires in favour of central heating!
Accommodation at the Black Lion
We have five very comfortable letting rooms all tastefully decorated and en-suite. All rooms have flat screen televisions, tea and coffee making facilities. Iron and hairdryer are available on request.