The Erskine Arms

The Erskine Arms is a traditional Georgian pub with rooms located within the medieval walls of Conwy, North Wales. Situated a stone's throw from Conwy Castle and the town's independent high street, it serves as both a local pub and a destination for diners and overnight guests from further afield. The inn offers classic pub fare alongside seasonal specials, with an emphasis on fresh local produce and seafood from the waters surrounding North Wales. The building itself is a Grade II listed structure on the corner of Rose Hill Street and Church Street, and its history as a hostelry spans over two hundred years, having operated as a coaching inn, a family hotel during the Victorian era, and a community pub in the late 20th century before reverting to a coaching inn. The Erskine Arms is part of the same business as Y Capel, another venue in Conwy, and together they form a hospitality offering rooted in the town's medieval and cultural heritage.

The Erskine Arms has been providing refreshment and sanctuary for travellers and locals alike for over two hundred years. It has operated under many different styles and types of hostelry over the decades, as the tastes and demands of those frequenting Conwy have changed and evolved. From a coaching inn early in its life, through a family hotel during the Victorian era, to a community pub in the latter part of the 20th century, it finally reverted back to a charming coaching inn. The inn's name is linked to the Erskine family. In 1821, Lady Erskine married Sir David Erskine of Cambo, Fifeshire, and they decided to make Pwllycrochan their home, demolishing and replacing the existing house. Acres of land, hitherto fields, were planted with trees and additions were made to the woods, in which were made paths and rustic bridges. Small fields were combined to form parkland either side of the private drive (now Pwllycrochan Avenue) which led to the turnpike at the foot of the hill – now Abergele/Conway Roads. After Sir David died in 1841, his widow continued to live there with her six children. However, Lady Jane and her son, the new Sir Thomas, in turn demolished the house and replaced it with what is part of the present property. In 1865, as Sir Thomas found that he needed to spend more time on his Scottish properties, he decided to sell his Welsh properties. The sale comprised the 1,850 acre Bodlondeb estate and 70 houses in Conwy (probably including the Erskine Arms) and the 1,191 acre Pwllycrochan estate. The brochure for the Pwllycrochan estate stated that the "property commands one of the finest marine prospects in this most popular neighbourhood, with a splendid sea bathing..." Today, The Erskine Arms is a Grade II listed building on the corner of Rose Hill Street and Church Street. It operates as a traditional Georgian pub with rooms, nestled within the medieval walls of Conwy, a stone's throw from King Edward I's imposing medieval fortress, Conwy Castle, and the bustling independent high street of shops, art galleries and food & drink. The Erskine is a popular spot for locals popping in for a pint or bite to eat, and a catch up on the warp and weft of Conwy life. It has also developed a reputation as a destination for diners and overnight guests from further afield, to enjoy its fresh local food and relaxed and friendly hospitality. The inn is ideally placed to experience not just the medieval and cultural attractions of Conwy but also the stunning corner of the North Welsh coast and Snowdonia. The menu is defined by quality and freshness, with a team of chefs combining exciting and bold flavours. The Erskine offers the classics that one might expect from a traditional pub, but alongside some more interesting seasonal specials that take influence from further afield. Produce is sourced locally where possible, and seafood often comes from the waters surrounding North Wales. The Erskine Arms is part of the same business as Y Capel, another venue in Conwy.

• 1865

  Sir Thomas Erskine sells his Welsh properties, including the Bodlondeb estate and 70 houses in Conwy (probably including the Erskine Arms).

• 1841

  Sir David Erskine dies; his widow Lady Jane continues to live at Pwllycrochan with her six children.

• 1821

  Lady Erskine marries Sir David Erskine of Cambo and they make Pwllycrochan their home, demolishing and replacing the existing house.

A traditional Georgian coaching inn offering relaxed, friendly hospitality, fresh local food, and a convenient base for exploring Conwy's medieval attractions and the North Welsh coast.

• Traditional pub classics

• Seasonal specials

• Local seafood from North Wales waters

• Guest rooms for overnight stays

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2. 2Our Story | The Erskine Armserskinearms.co.uk
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