The OldShip

The Old Ship occupies a former customs house dating from the sixteenth century on Trefriw's high street, and trades today as a genuine free house rather than a tied pub. The L-shaped lounge keeps its open fire, brass ornaments and maritime pictures, while a separate dining room built around an inglenook fireplace serves home-cooked food alongside the beer. At least three cask ales are on at any time, drawn from independent Welsh breweries including Conwy and Purple Moose rather than a single tied supplier, alongside a regular pour of Banks's Amber Ale. The pub is listed in CAMRA's Good Beer Guide and functions first as a village local for Trefriw rather than a destination bar, with third-of-a-pint measures available for anyone wanting to try more than one beer in an evening.