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This inn has been a convivial
meeting place on Beaumaris's historic Castle Street
&endash; which leads up to the gates of a famous
medieval fortress &endash; for many centuries. The
low-ceilinged, wooden-beamed bar displays its
ancestry as a place where the stagecoaches used to
stop. Horses were stabled in the courtyard by
Cromwell's forces during the siege of the castle in
1645, and celebrated guests include Dr Johnson and
Charles Dickens. The inn actually dates from 1472,
though it was rebuilt in 1617. The emphasis here is
on atmosphere, character and good food, especially
fish dishes &endash; the inn is indisputably one of
North Wales's top eating places. Your hosts Keith
Rothwell and David Robertson have brought a fresh,
modern touch to the historic inn by redesigning the
restaurant in a sophisticated, bold and
contemporary style in tune with the quality of the
cuisine. Another feature that has won much praise
is the more informal downstairs brasserie serving a
wide range of meals and snacks.
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