Virtual Tours North Wales

As many of you will be far away from us, or even if you’re a local, you won’t be getting much opportunity to explore the local sights. So, we’ve decided to help out. We have put together a list of some fantastic virtual tours and experiences in the area....

2 Classic Welsh Recipes

We know you’re missing Welsh cooking! As such, we’ve decided to put together a couple of classic recipes for you to try at home!   Welsh Rarebit   Welsh rarebit is a traditional dish consisting of a delicious cheese-based sauce which is smothered over slices of toast. Funnily enough,...

Snowdonia in the Wintertime

We know that this winter is a little bit different from all those that have come before and that it’s true that many people this year won’t have the chance to visit. However, for those who are lucky enough to have the opportunity to walk amongst the mountains of...

COVID 19 – Update Measures – 9th November

The Black Boy Inn Reopens on Monday 9th November. We are all looking forward to going back to work and welcoming you all back to the Black Boy Inn from Monday. We have been working through the new Government guidelines which are pretty detailed and have introduced some very...

The Story of John Ystumllyn

Our pub ‘Black Boy Inn’ and Edwardian Building ‘Jac Ddu’ are named after John Ystumllyn. More than 200 years after his death, his story and life in North Wales still resonates.  According to the story, John was amongst one of the first black men to live in Wales, but...

I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here Moves to North Wales

The popular ITV show ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here’ is moving its location, from down in the insect-infested Australian jungle to the spooky Grade I listed castle in Abergele, North Wales. The show is set to start mid-November and will showcase Gwrych Castle’s amazing grounds, with...

Covid 19 – Update Measures – 14th September

Black Boy Inn would like to thank our guests for their continued loyalty and trust during these uncertain times. As we face the COVID-19 pandemic, our commitment and responsibility towards you has never been stronger. We will continue to monitor the circumstances surrounding, as ever-changing as they are, to...

We’re Taking Part in Eat Out to Help Out

At Black Boy Inn, we’re proud to say we’re supporting the government’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme. This means that throughout August, we will be offering 50% off food and drink (excluding alcohol) up to the value of £10 per person each Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.    It’s...

We’re Open!

  We’re pleased to announce that the Black Boy Inn has re-opened! We have got everything in place to open safely now that restaurants and pubs in Wales have been allowed to begin service outside.    We’ve had to make some changes for now…   Our opening times have...

Covid -19 Confident

All staff are made aware that good hygiene is vital to the reduction of transmission. All handwashing to always be in line with Government guidelines regarding method and length of washing. All staff instructed to wash their hands when arriving at work, as well as before handling or eating...