The best pubs and bars near North Wales train stations

So, how to pass the time? Well, the pub is often a good shout for a quick drink - whether it be a coffee/tea, pint of lager, Coca-Cola/Pepsi or juice - before you jump aboard.

With that in mind, we've compiled a quick list of those sorts of venues you can visit while you wait to board a train in North Wales.

Here are some well‑rated pubs that are an easy walk from key North Wales train stations. Distances are approximate - but all are within roughly 10 minutes on foot unless otherwise noted.

Near Holyhead station (Anglesey)

• Standing Stones – A large, modern pub with plentiful, affordable food and a solid beer range; good for groups and families, a short drive or longer walk from the station.​
• The Holland Inn – Traditional pub with well‑kept pints and regular live music and events, closer to residential streets but still reachable from the station area.​
• George Hotel – Central Holyhead pub with friendly staff, decent beer and food; an easy walk from the station.​
• The Branch – Small, well‑reviewed pub/B&B with very good beer and occasional live music, near the town centre.

Near Bangor station (Gwynedd)

• The Black Bull Inn (JD Wetherspoon) – Lively, good-value option on the High Street with a wide beer selection and long opening hours; popular for cheap food and big groups.​
• Parc Britannia – Chain pub with classic pub dishes and a decent beer list; better if you also want a full sit‑down meal, this one is a bit further out so suits if you do not mind a slightly longer walk or a short bus/taxi.​

Near Llandudno station

• Cottage Loaf – Very popular, cosy gastropub with cask ales, log‑fire feel and good food; one of the town’s best all‑round pubs.​
• The Snowdon – Relaxed pub with terrace, good range of ales and solid bar food, a short stroll from the station towards the seafront.​
• TAPPS Micropub – Small craft-focused bar with rotating beers and a laid‑back atmosphere; great if you like trying different casks and kegs.​

Near Llandudno Junction / Deganwy / Conwy stations

• Erskine Arms, Conwy – Excellent modern pub in Conwy town with strong food, good cask range and a cosy interior. Located just outside the train station.​
• The Albion, Conwy – Traditional ale‑led pub with a notable beer selection and characterful interior, also close to Conwy station.​
• Liverpool Arms, Conwy – Classic harbour‑side pub, dog‑friendly, good for a pint by the water, short walk from Conwy station.​
• Bank of Conwy - Reviews state that this pub offers a great atmosphere and a 'great choice' of beers too and it is located just outside the train station.

• Tapps Conwy – Small, highly rated bar with an emphasis on good beer and a relaxed feel just off Lancaster Square, a few minutes from Conwy station.​
• Castle View Bar and Restaurant, Deganwy – Real‑ale pub/restaurant overlooking the estuary towards Conwy Castle, a pleasant walk from Deganwy station.​

Around Rhyl station

• The Cob & Pen – Often rated the 'best pub in town', with well‑kept beers, proper pub food, and a friendly atmosphere; a straightforward walk up the High Street from the station.​
• Tafarn Fach Micropub – Small, ale‑focused bar with rotating cask/craft beers and a relaxed, locals’ feel; good if you’re mainly there for the beer.​
• The Bodfor – Busy town‑centre pub close to the front, big beer garden and lots of entertainment (karaoke, live music) if you want something lively.​

Near Wrexham General / Central stations

• The Royal Oak – Traditional Joules pub with beams, snug areas, real fire and a strong cask‑beer line‑up; one of the best “proper pub” options in the centre, walkable from both stations.​
• The Elihu Yale (Wetherspoon) – Big, cheap, reliable option near the centre with wide beer choice and long hours; good for value or big groups before/after a train.​
• Wynnstay Arms Hotel – Historic coaching‑inn style place with decent beer and pub classics, just a short stroll from the stations.​
• The Turf is the historic pub attached to the Racecourse Ground on Mold Road. It remains a match‑day focal point for Wrexham fans, with Wrexham Lager and other local drinks a big part of the offer.

Around Flint station and nearby

• George & Dragon, Flint – Very well‑rated community pub with a huge beer garden, regular events and a strong beer selection, easy to reach from Flint station.​
• The Mill Tavern, Flint – Friendly pub/restaurant with good value food, live entertainment and plenty of space; a straightforward walk or quick bus/taxi from the station.​
• The Coach & Horses, Flint Mountain – More of a destination food pub with quality dishes and good beer - best if you don’t mind a short taxi ride up from Flint rather than walking.