Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
OFF THE BEATEN TRACK
THE KINMEL ARMS
If you've ever had the urge to hole yourself up in a comfortable pub in a small village, this one's for you. Located
in the countryside near Abergele, 15 miles east of Conwy, the village of St George is a sleepy little place consist-
ing of little more than a scattering of houses, a parish church, a privately owned Victorian manor house, a primary
school and, of course, a pub. However, the
Kinmel Arms
( 01745-832207;
www.thekinmelarms.co.uk
;
St
George; ste from £135-175; Tue-Sat; ) isn't your average country pub - it's a top-notch enclave of
fine food, real ales and boutique accommodation. The four Alpine-style units are totally self-contained, with
high-end features, beautiful bathrooms and lots of rustic touches. Cooked breakfasts aren't offered, but room
fridges are stocked with brekkie fare the night before - which is great if you fancy a lie-in.
To get here from Conwy, take the A55 to junction 24 and exit on to the A547 (Rhuddlan Rd). After 1.6 miles
look for the signpost pointing to St George on your right.
Eating & Drinking
CAFE
£
Press Room
( 01492-592242; 3 Rosehill St; mains £6-9; 10.30am-3.30pm; )
Located right next to the
castle entrance, this arty cafe serves a tasty selection of meals, including rarebit and 've-
getarian haggis' (surely an oxymoron), and a good choice of cakes to finish with. There's
terrace seating for an al fresco lunch and a craft shop downstairs.
Edwards of Conwy
OFFLINE MAP
DELI
£
GOOGLE MAP
(
www.edwardsofconwy.co.uk
;
18 High St; snacks £3; 9am-5pm Mon-Sat)
While first and foremost a
butcher's, Edwards also sells savoury pies, local cheeses, and freshly filled baps and sand-
wiches. Awards are continually piled on them, for everything from their sausages to their
pork pies.
Watson's Bistro
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MODERN WELSH
££
GOOGLE MAP
( 01492-596326;
www.watsonsbistroconwy.co.uk
; Bishop's Yard, Chapel St; mains £16-18, 2-course lunch £10;
5.30-8pm Tue, noon-2pm & 5.30-8.30pm Wed-Sat, noon-2pm Sun)
Hidden in a garden-like setting, right
up against the town wall, Watson's marries classic French bistro cooking with a modern
Welsh sensibility and quality local ingredients. Everything on the menu is homemade,
