The Black Boy Inn - Caernarfon

The Black Boy Inn is a 16th-century inn within Caernarfon's historic town walls and easy walking distance from the town centre and the famous 13th-century castle. The Black Boy dates back to 1522 and some of its walls are 1.2 to 1.5 metres thick. The wood panelling, low ceilings and thick wooden beams create a cosy atmosphere. Caernarfon is a market town with an open-air market every Saturday (Mondays also in summer).

The Black Boy is an old inn, so expect creaking floorboards, low ceilings and narrow staircases. It is a very busy inn, especially in the summer as it is situated at the entrance to the Old Town of Caernarfon, just inside the town wall arch.

Take the A55 coast road into North Wales towards Bangor, on outskirts of Bangor take turning for Caernarfon. On entering the town of Caernarfon with the sea on your right. You will see safeways again on right, turn right directly on roundabout after store and follow road until you see the town walls facing you . The black boy is just within the town wall through the arch.

Head chef Martin Rae and his team are renowned locally for producing quality meals.

The Black Boy Inn is currently under refurbishment. Rooms are currently being upgraded to 4-star standards.