This pub/restaurant is fantastic. The owners are very welcoming and the pub is split into two…read moresections. The staff are freindly and the customers are just as pleasant! We stayed in the dog friendly seperate section so if you aren't so keen on dogs, there is a beautiful seperated restaurant next door. The food is immense, very original menu with locally sourced food and a twist on some pub classics. I would recommend the samosa starter and chicken pate.

Very impressed. The food was excellent, the service was quick and friendly even though they were…read morevery busy. Reasonably priced. Friendly atmosphere. Child friendly, including having a selection of board games to borrow. We'll be going back!

Fantastic food, great specials board a really great British pub, sadly too few about nowread more

AMAZING!!! As far as I remember this place has won pub food…read moreof the year ever year since Ive lived in the area. Super tasty quality food, I noticed that on the menu it even tells you which farm the meat came from, or where the ice cream was made etc. The Greek Lamb and the Gammon are both brilliant. The portions are huge and I'm always left with enough food for another meal but save room for the Holly Bush sundae because you wont ever have a such a selection of tasty locally made ice cream :) The prices are great too, last time I went it was around 30quid for the 2 of us.

What an incredible experience from start to finish. The setting is absolutely beautiful, with a…read moregorgeous riverside location that makes the whole meal feel extra special. The food was outstanding. We had the curry and the sticky beef salad, and both were full of flavor and beautifully presented. For dessert, we enjoyed the classic Bakewell tart and the coconut mousse, which were the perfect way to end the meal. A special thank you to Tina, who looked after us so well. She was friendly, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcome. In fact, every member of staff we encountered was warm, professional, and pleasant. Without a doubt, this was the best meal we've had in ages. We already can't wait to come back and would highly recommend The Boat to anyone looking for exceptional food, wonderful service, and a stunning location.

The Boat is afloat !!…read more Nestled right up alongside the River Dee and recently reopened, the Boat has lost none of its charm or ambiance. I like the fact that they support the community around the area by buying their Beer and Produce locally whenever possible. Records date an Alehouse here right back to the 13th century and the interior decor reflects how the building has grown through the centuries.Lots of Oak beams and stone floors add buckets of character. You can choose one of the quiet corners for privacy or park up in one of the larger open areas and banter away or, weather permitting, take a table outside. Called in for lunch the other day and the menu, although not extensive, has everything for feeding all tastes from a wake-up morning coffee (open at 11am) to a refreshing pint of ale and home baked pie, or spend an easy evening with a fondue and some warm torn bread washed down with a pint of locally brewed traditional free house Cask Ale. They also have an excellent choice of Wines should you fancy a change. Once you have had your fill then ease down that food and drink by taking a riverside country walk!! The scenery is stunning. The great thing about 'The Boat' is that is a place for all seasons. When the weather is warm you can sit alongside the river and watch folk fishing for Trout, Salmon and Eel and may even catch a glimpse of the Otters who live on the opposite bank. When colder weather arrives you walk through the door to be welcomed by open log fires, and feel like you are home. Turning up here on a snowy Winters afternoon is a Dickensian delight. Word of warning - double check your directions before you set out as the Boat Inn is off the beaten track at the end of a long winding lane. ..... Maybe it should be called The One Way Inn ?

We loved the Corn Mill so much, we came back twice, bringing friends the second time!…read more Recommended to us by a local shopkeeper, and were we ever so grateful! Both times that we came, the food was bursting with delicious, fresh flavors. The halloumi fries had the squeaky bite they're known for. The fish and chips had a light and crispy batter and flaky fish. The cheese and potato pie was creamy comfort. Both of these dishes were recommended and ordering twice. The steak sandwich was tender and meaty. Desserts were sweet, satisfying, and left us all feeling quite content after the savoriness of our meals. We had the same server both times and she was fantastic! She was friendly and attentive, making sure that we had everything plus any extras that were needed. It's got to be said that the view here is phenomenal! The Corn Mill hangs above the River Dee, which gives spectacular views. The patio area makes one feel like they're floating above the river, while the dining room's spacious windows give a full view. Before you leave, take a little walk outside and head on down to see the mill that gives the restaurant its name.

If you are in the area, this is a must stop. It has fantastic views of the river. The food was…read morespectacular. Half of my group got vegetarian dishes and half did not. I personally ordered the wild boar pie and it was amazing!

£100 in vouchers from Marstons in compensation for the despicable behaviour detailed below:…read more The manager of this pub is quite clearly a bully, both to his staff and to any of his clients who dare to challenge the quality of the food. On Sunday, we sat down for a family meal which I really enjoyed and so did our nine year old son. However, my wife did not enjoy her meal and couldn't eat it. When I complained I was told in no uncertain terms that he wasn't going to remove the item from the bill. He also told us (unbelievably) that 'he wouldn't eat it' but had to have it on the menu because Marstons (the brewery) needed to cater for vegetarians. He said it was 'our choice' to order the food and that if I didn't pay for it he was going to 'call the police'. When I refused to pay for the meal he screamed at me to 'get out and never come back'. What he was actually trying to do was entrap me. I walked over to the bar and insisted that I pay for the rest of the items we had eaten/drank. He then continued to yell at me to 'get out' and create an unbelievable hullabaloo over a £12 curry. I refused to buckle and insisted that I pay for the other items we had consumed. At this point, he actually threatened to manhandle me out of the pub. If I had just left he would undoubtedly have reported me to the police for theft. What a despicable man. He bellowed at me 'we've got your registration plate on camera' to which I replied to his obvious disappointment that we had walked from Chirk. This man (short, stocky and bald) is one of the most aggressive brutes I have ever come across in the hospitality industry. We felt like we had been hideously abused over a £12 curry. My wife walked back to Chirk in tears. I am sure in the majority of other pubs, they would have simply expressed their disappointment and offered us a refund. What we received was pure and simple verbal thuggery from an absolute bully of a man. It was also quite obvious that the staff in the pub were petrified of him. I will be ringing the brewery tomorrow to discuss this man's behaviour. My wife and I would like an apology from him face to face although I very much doubt we will receive it. Oh and don't take my word for it... here are a few words from tripadvisor I have just copied and pasted: The 'Manager' was both hostile and confrontational and would not have looked out of place in a market greasy spoon establishment. Appeared very abrupt to the point of being aggressive and argumentative. Also noticed this man didn't appear to have much respect for his fellow colleagues. Miserable manager shouting at young staff. The manager's attitude towards customers stinks. I will never eat in this place again and recommend you don't either. The manager, when I told him his attitude was horrendous, said 'just don't talk to me' and put his hand up in my face. Overall I cannot believe that male manager is even in a hospitality role at all, let alone a manager. Will never be returning. Manager scruffy and damn right rude . Stay clear unless you want rude service and abuse. The money was not the issue, I just don't like being conned or spoken down to. In all my years working in hospitality, I have never treated anyone, even the most difficult customer, with such disrespect. The very poor manager had three arguments with customers within the two hours we were there. I wouldn't accept it and then the "manager" Craig came out and was very rude, argued and threatened to call the police because I said I wouldn't pay for poor food. Never in my life have I heard a manager speak like this. He's more suited to a run down back street boozer! Most unprofessional manager I've ever known.

Visited back in August and was just reminiscing about the incredibly handsome waiter with a…read morefantastic mullet that served me. A true testament to the human race. It would not surprise me if he were President of the World one day

My parents and I booked a table at the Railway for Sunday lunch - each of us had eaten at the…read moretypically small but cosy pub and were all looking forward to another visit. The Railway Inn is all about traditional, filling grub; the perfect setting for a Sunday lunch in the Welsh countryside. The interior exudes authenticity with its dark pine skirting and floorboards. The Railway is not a place for gourmet eating and lavish surroundings, it is as wholesome as its surroundings from the cask ales served at the bad to the ENORMOUS dog that lays idly by the fire. To the food. As has been expressed the Railway is not a ground-breaking venue of haute cuisine it is a traditional pub for good, wholesome food. I had the pate to start. It was rich, well-textured and altogether moreish and I enjoyed every bit of it; the only trouble was there wasn't enough toast to match the generous dollop of pate provided. My mother had the mushroom bake, my father the pea and ham soup which were equally enjoyed. Next came the main and the Railway lived up to its reputation of excellent portions size as well as its quality. I had the lamb (as always), my father the pork and my mother the beef. The lamb was lusciously succulent, my knife making little work of it which hastened both my appreciation and completion. Beside the lamb came three fist-sized roast potatoes, cooked to perfection leaving the comparatively bland new potatoes in their wake. Some places such as the Trefeddian in Aberdovey only provide a Yorkshire pudding with the beef and you have to go through the undignified rigmarole of specifically requesting one if you choose any other meat to get one. At the Railway they slap one on every plate; crisp, majestic and golden brown I'm very glad they did so. As for vegetables we were given a fair portion of leeks and cauliflower. There's been some talk in the news recently that the humble cauliflower is losing its popularity compared to other vegetables but it's welcome on my plate any day! Dessert. I was well stuffed by the time the dessert board was passed around and was looking for something light. I went with the old, dependable strawberry cheesecake which ended the meal sublimely. I would prefer a few more strawberries and a little less gelatine normally but the pleasingly solid biscuit base and rich, creamy filling overpowered its shortcomings. On another occasion I would probably have gone for the plum pudding that my father chose which was drowned in custard. All in all this is an excellent place for hearty pub-grub and so shall be rated accordingly. As far as the meal is concerned it was superb, just what one needs on a cold, wintry Sunday afternoon in February. The only sore point was the service. I felt a little too rushed and would have preferred to have at least sipped my pint of Madog's bitter before being ushered into the dining room by the all too hasty staff. Speaking of which - my pint was worth an extra star for the pub in itself. This was my first pint of Madog's (http://www.realalepub.co.uk/beers.php?beerId=53). It's not too thick like some bitters and so didn't ruin my appetite. It was full of flavour and I will definitely order it again. Good food, good pint and a good atmosphere. A perfect mid-winter pick you up.

Visited 20th November 2010…read more I visited the Railway inn as part of a group of eight for a birthday party on a Saturday night and was pleasantly surprised. Having eaten in many pubs over the years we have been disappointed with the majority of them serving 'boil in the bag slop' and cooked by 'microwave technicians'. None of that here... The food was all homemade, cooked to perfection and well presented. The meals included: - Lamb Shank The meat just fell away from the bone, 12oz Rib eye Steak Just melted in your mouth, sweat and sour beer battered chicken Battered fresh strips of chicken breast, None of that pieces of frozen ground up chicken bone rubbish served here. The only reason this establishment has lost a few marks is because when the black forest gateaux came it was almost see through. Full marks to the person that cut it, it takes some doing to get it that thin. The rest of the sweats however were all fine. You will need to book here as it is only small but very worth it. Average price Starter £3.50, Main course £9, Sweats £3.75 Rating 8.5 / 10

Great pub food - and one of the few places in the area which opens for food on a Monday. Great…read morevalue for money. Very welcoming and a lovely location.

A fine traditional pub with Shropshire ales served from a tiny snug as old as the hills. The food…read morewas excellent, plentiful and tasty. The pub has been extended to take more diners, but the atmosphere has not been ruined. Its a pub for conversation as well as dining and drinking Salopian and Three Tuns ales.

Great pub, Good food, and a friendly atmosphere, Also has a little beer garden above the car park…read morewhere you have great views over the valley. Food isn't to expensive either and you get loads on the plate, There is a good sized car park ound the back and is just off the main road towards Bala. Well worth a stop off if you are in the area.

From the owner: A Country Pub With Characterread more

This place was fabulous! Chris, our waiter, was more than attentive. The food was delicious and…read morewe received and ate (it all) inside the conservatory. Do not pass this place up if you are in Conwy, Wales. Really. Go there.

This was a great find while out for a drive in Whales. The food and service was excellent. I…read moreordered a Home made burger that ended up being the size of my head. The burger was amazing.