Black Boy Inn Hotel Caernarfon

Our second stay at the Black Boy Inn, would have been our third but Covid prevented our stay. So, for my husbands birthday I booked a weekend away at the beginning of December. I did slip up this time as I booked the break through booking.com. If I had booked directly with the Inn the delicious breakfast is included! I wont make that mistake again. Lovely room, comfortable,spacious and clean. Staff are warm, friendly and always willing to provide advice, support and guidance. Food is homemade, the mixed grill is huge! There is a choice at breakfast but the full breakfast is delicious and will set you up for the day ahead! There is a cosy lounge/bar, you get a feel for the Inn and its history, and that of Caernarfon. We caught a bus to Bangor for a mooch around for a few hours and drove to Pen Rhyn Castle which was worth the visit, Christmas decorations and trees in every room! Wasn't our first visit and wont be our last! Thank you Black Boy Inn for another lovely stay. Perfect location

Hotel is inside the castle wall and central for everything. Arrived and was told the car park is £15 per day or a free car park down the road until a certain time then have to pay or you can have a free pass for a car park at the harbour. We chose to stay at the hotel car park for the night. Everything was explained to us about breakfast and you gave a time that was suitable to eat. We were shown to our suite using a gate code and then another number for the room. The suite was beautiful, lovely and clean and huge, lovely big sitting area, kitchen and very large bedroom with plenty of pillows from soft to hard. Bed was very comfortable. Plenty of tea and coffee in room, could just do with more few more milks. Breakfast was great, you help yourself from cereals, fruit, yogurts tea and coffee. Then they came and asked waht hot food you required selection was great large or small Welsh breakfast, eggs royale, eggs benedict, scrambled eggs, squashed avocado on toast, veg options. We had a few meals whilst there the steak and ale pie was lovely but pastry would be better if it was puff pastry. The carvery was delicious we had beef, lamb and chicken, loads of veg, potatoes and Yorkshire puddings with lashings of gravy. Room service everyday. Can be a bit noisy at night but there is ear plugs in the drawer to use. Lovely staff and excellent hotel, would definitely stay again

This is the third time that we have stayed at the Black Boy. As soon as we walked through the door we were made welcome, the friendly smile from the reception staff said it all. Our room was cosy and warm, just what we needed after a long journey. The bars and dining room are friendly will the atmosphere of a real old pub. The food was excellant with a varied menu. The breakfast hall with the attentive staff and good choice of food on offer was amazing. Well done everyone for making our stay so enjoyable. For us the Black Boy is special. Bob and Pat Hateley

Loved this hotel, very quirky, lots of different seating areas in pub and restaurant. Food is nice and a really good choice of different foods. Our room was at the top, which was the third floor and was lovely and spacious, with a very comfy bed and lovely bathroom. The hotel is really central to the harbour, shops, bars and cafes. We Will definitely be visiting again.

The black boy inn is a beautiful hotel & restaurant, the staff go above and beyond, all very helpful and friendly. The venue is also glamorously placed and steeped in history.. please visit you won’t be disappointed. On busy days apparently there can be waiting time on food which is understandable, however, if your prepared for that then u can’t be disappointed. We didn’t experience this and food order was taken and received efficiently.

Excellent "winter warmer" menu (M-F 12-4 £5.95). Lovely Potato & Leek soup - more of a potáge) with a cheese toasties. My friend had the Mushroom Stroganoff with Rice. Just the job to break up a cold day in Caernarfon! - Cheaper than the fast food outlets too.

We stayed at The Black Boy Inn recently within Black Jack's. The room had a traditional feel. Immaculately clean. We went for a meal in the restaurant which was nice. Loved the history of the place and the location. Staff were incredibly helpful, polite and professional. This place is full of old world charm and character. The small car park adjacent to the inn, is expensive. Just outside the town walls, however (next to a small bingo hall) is more reasonably priced. The age of the building means that people with some disabilities may struggle...especially unloading luggage.

The Blackboy Inn is a fantastic place to stay in Norh Wales. The rooms are excellent and well presented. We had breakfast included which was also excellent with a good choice, if a cooked breakfast isnt your thing. It's location is perfect for site seeing with most locations just a short journey away. We where a party of eight photographers on our annual trip. Caernarfon town was brilliant and probably the cleanest town I have ever been to, so well done to you. I would highly recommend staying.

Room was clean comfortable and fine. The night we arrived there was some kind of festival and it sounded like it was in our room. The Food was meh. We went out and around in Caernarfon and had pretty good food. The service staff was pretty bad in general and acted like they were doing us a favor and pretty much went out of their way to ignore normal requests. It was almost like they from the hospitality program at the local high school. For instance we ordered a more expensive bottle of AOC wine. Bottle was opened before it arrived at the table and the wine was pretty bad.

The service was good, very nice people. The ploughmans lunch was extravagantly generous. It's one of those places you order via QR code to the table. The name of the place, and its logo image, are clearly problematic. There is one sign that says Black Buoy, but everything else clearly refers to an African person. I hope they will rename it, and share the story.

Hubby and I were doing a quick driving tour of Wales and decided to spend the night in the NW port town of Caernarfon, opposite the Isle of Anglesey. We are so glad we did! Arriving lat night, the night staff kindly allowed us to park adjacent to the inn, and not wanting to venture too far to eat dinner, we ate at the Inn's restaurant/pub. Luckily we only had to wait 10-15 mins for a small table next to the fireplace. Score! The restaurant is cozy and meal portions quite decent. I highly rec. the fish 'n chips. The next day, we took a 1/2 hr walk around town -- it's a beautiful walled city -- and learned more about the name "Black Boy." Note: it's not intended t/b derogatory...the origin dates back to the 15th-16th c history of child chimney sweeps, coal mining or King Charles II's swarthy, dark complexion. The monarch, who was in power between 1660 and 1685, was renowned partly for his dark complexion

I've eaten here a few times and it's never disappointed the food is always cooked to a good standard and the feeling of a proper tradition pub is amazing

Honestly, I can't believe a place with this name still exists. It would not in the US. However, it is one of the most highly rated places in Caernarfon. My son had the fish and chips with mushy peas. It was huge! I had the recommended lamb. It was also substantial and flavorful but lacking the wow factor I was expecting. Others found their meals decent. It was quite pricey for the quality of the food. The service was slow. There was one poor waiter for the whole establishment and his stress was visible!

GREAT FOOD, FRIENDLY STAFF, CUTE PLACE, EAT HERE! If you want to feel like you are stepping back in time and communing with the locals, this is your place. Super charming sea village pub! When we walked in despite it being very business (our hint that it was probably good) The staff greeted us and went out of their way to clear a table for us and to take our drinks at the bar. It felt very down home and cozy. Though I don't get the story about the "Black Boy" the decor of this inn is colloquial and cute. Now to the good part... The FOOD. GREAT FOOD! The menu is rather gourmet for what you might expect. Specials were sophisticated and tasty such as Rabbit, bacon, mushroom casserole, and baked stuffed aubergine... I settled for lamb shank casserole that was the highlight of my night! You can tell there is a passionate chef working in the back and he or she is winning! I hope you stop in and enjoy the place. It does get crowded on weekend evenings though, beware!

This review is for the pub in Black Boy Inn. You pass by the Black Boy Inn, and it's pretty clear it's geared toward the tourist. I usually don't like to go to touristy places, but this place kept calling out to me. Finally I went there specifically for dessert after dinner elsewhere. The atmosphere is cozy and the interior sweet, yet rough around the edges traditional pub. It was a fun place to stop for dessert. I ordered the Sweet Profiteroles, which was nothing less than perfection. Exactly as you'd expect it, yet even better. And coupled with Traditional Tea and cream, I couldn't ask for a better experience. Definitely come here for dessert. I wish I could speak for an entire meal, or even a beer, but maybe in the future.

Went to the black boy inn during a hen party weekend after it being the nearest place to our campsite. Lovely old worlde type of pub which serves food- although quite pricey for pub meals. However presentation and choice is excellent for a pub so I can definitely agree it's value for money. I went for a prawn cocktail starter which came with crusty bread (toasted and was a little burnt) and the Welsh pie. This was chicken ham and leek, and came with sweet potato fries and veggies. I wasn't too blown away. From the reviews I had seen I was expecting to enjoy it more. Sweet potato fries were greasy and crispy, and the chicken chunks in the pie were chewy and cut in solid cubes. It wasn't not nice, but I thought it would be a little more impressive Busy, quite crowded, but a lovely Welsh ambiance

My wife and I went here with four friends while we were visiting this town. We didn't have reservations and were told we would have a considerable wait for a table. We decided to put our name in and wait in the pub area. We managed to find six seats in what was a very small, but cozy pub. One of our friends was actually sharing a table with two local patrons and they were very friendly. We ended up staying in the pub for our dinner. Most of us ordered beers and just soup or something light. What we had was very tasty. This place lived up to the good reputation they have and we ended up having a fun experience.

Having recently had to move back home for the summer, I do miss absolutely everything about the wonderful city of Manchester, especially it's lack of seagulls. However one of the best things about being home is being able to catch up with old friends. So we meet up for lunch/dinner at least once a week, and this time we headed over to the Black Boy, I've been here more times than I can account for however I'll base this on the last couple of times! At weekends it can get quite busy here, especially Saturday nights as a lot of locals frequent the pub as well as visitors. When you first walk in it can seem a little dark inside due to the décor, but your eyes soon adjust and it becomes quite cosy. They also have a restaurant section if you fancy a little more formality though. The menu in general is a little expensive for a casual meal however they also have a light bights section which is ideal for lunch, as you do get quite a bit. The club sandwich is delicious, as is the classic fish finger ciabatta. All in all it's a decent place for a bight to eat and a bit of history!

Very cute pub with an eye catching exterior - you will not miss it when you are walking around Caernarfon Castle area! Usually I am not a big fan of pub food, but I am surprised that they have quite a huge selection of dishes. I just wanted a light lunch so I went with the Trio of Prawns with cocktail sauce (in the starter section). The prawns were fresh and cocktail sauce was perfect. The staff working there were very friendly and helpful too. As it's the last day of my holiday, I could not return to try the main courses. Wish I had discovered this place earlier. Would definitely recommend

Looking for somewhere to eat in Caenarfon and came across this pub on Yelp and so glad we did. As soon as you walk in, you feel the warm friendly buzz - families playing draughts, couples chatting, groups of friends hanging out - it's a proper pub! My kids hit the jukebox and loved hearing their choices playing. We stayed to eat and were impressed by the range of choice on the menu. We mostly chose pies - fish, lamb and steak and ale and were not at all disappointed. My seafood crumble had an array of chunky fish pieces in and the most tasty cheesy topping. Good sized portions of chips, vegetables and chunky bread accompanied our meals. Loved the little nooks and crannies and we sat by the fireplace. It's a stunning 16th Century building, right next to the castle and definitely worth a visit.

Great and friendly pub. Stopped by for some drinks late afternoon and the staff was friendly, drinks were delicious, and the price was good. Definitely worth checking out.

Amazing food. Great selection on the menu and portion sizes are great. Prices are reasonable and also a great selection of craft beers and ales.

Very cute pub with a charming - if slightly chaotic interior - and a nice patio in the front to people watch. If you're in the mood for a pub you'd be hard-pressed to find a better one in the town. The ales on tap are tasty and service is friendly. The food is frozen-and-fried. The claims of "locally caught" fish may be true but it's also locally cooked to death. Go to this place expecting a nice pub and lively atmosphere with something to fill your stomach that you won't think much about and you'll be fine.

We came here after being recommended by a local. What a pub/restaurant!! It was so good the first time we came here for another dinner and a breakfast! Great ambience, friendly staff, nice meals... Great Value!! See you next time Black Boy Inn

Definitely a must to dine at if you are in Caernarfon. Reservations are recommended. Beautiful old pub that is as captivating inside as it is on the outside. Sunday Roast is served as well as local mussels. I recommend starting with a plate of fresh local mussels and the lamb shank for dinner.

Was looking for a dog friendly pub for tea that served mussels so this seemed to fit the bill with plenty of tables outside at the front to sit with the dogs. Large, varied menu with options and kids meals. Food was good quality, good value and better than expected, especially the mussels. All staff were excellent - polite, helpful and attentive. Will visit again. Recommended.

I visited the pub portion of this restaurant at lunch. The menu was fairly extensive with options for starters, light meals or full pub meals. I got Dwynwen's Pie, which was chicken and leak pie served with sweet potato chips and peas. It was very tasty. The ambience of the pub is nice with exposed beams and antique fixtures. It was a very enjoyable experience.

Had the chicken stuffed with black pudding with bacon wrapped round it with mustard sauce, how dry and tough it was! Like it had been sat in a warm oven for ages drying out. Struggled to cut through the bacon I gave up on the meal and left it and made a butty when i got home.

As a hotel, this is a lovely place to stay - very clean and a perfect location. The on-site car park is free to guests, secure and very convenient. The hotel staff is very friendly and really seem to want your stay to be comfortable and enjoyable. Breakfast was okay - if you want eggs, go for the omelet and avoid the scrambled. A wider variety of fresh fruits wouldn't go amiss, but that's nit-picking. The restaurant was a little disappointing - the reviews were so glowing I was really hoping for something special. If you eat here, stick with the basics (roasts) and you'll do fine.