On a vacation through Ireland, Wales, England, and Germany found us in Chirk at The Hand Hotel. Cute little place in the center of town, about 1/4 mile walk from the train platform. Checking in was painless and the staff pleasant. Room is typical European traditional logging, which amounts to a smallish room and no frills. Bd is soft and comfy, with the bathroom small and functional.
Drinks in the lobby bar were great. They have 18 or so selections of gin (mulberry, rhubarb, dandelion and traditional). Drinks were cheap, with their single gin & tonic at £4 and doubles at £6. Very well presented and tasty.
Dinner in the dining room was again a pleasant experience. Appetizer of creamy mushrooms on ciabatta with crumbled Stilton was wonderful. Wife had the steak & ale pie. I had the salmon with potatoes and asparagus. Both dishes were grand. Very tasty and well presented.
Loved the quaint atmosphere of The Hand Hotel. Plus, there is the Chirk Castle just a bit away to occupy your day. read more