The Britannia Inn Halkyn is a great pub that used to be run very well by Sarah and Kelly who always gave you a warm welcome to the Britannia Inn, Halkyn. Sarah and Kelly have recently left the establishment. They refurbished everywhere but  kept the original fixtures. They used to serve traditional Home Cooked food 7 days a week and had excellent Beers, Friendly Atmosphere, fantastic food and a stunning view over The Dee Estuary from the restaurant including Disabled facilities. The Britannia Inn certainly goes back to the 17th century and possibly further back. It was, prior to the building of the A55 in the 1820s, situated on the main Chester to Holyhead mail-coach road. The Britannia’s outbuildings served as the local abattoir and publicans are often described as ‘Publican and Butcher’ although more recently the description ” Rat and Snake ” has been used. It was owned from 1807 by the Dukes of Westminster, and it was virtually rebuilt by them in the 1890s. The longest serving tenants, from 1886, were members of the Vickers family and they bought the premises in 1911 when the Westminster Estate sold its properties in Halkyn. Entertainment and Forthcoming Events: Caravan Hook ups may be Coming Soon ( April 2009 – In the field that overlooks the Dee Estury )A  Children’s adventure play ground will be available by April 2009 ( not built yet ). Entertainment – karaoke 1st Saturday of every month from 9pm. live bands on every other week party nights & theme nights will be starting soon. Quiz Night every Sunday @ 8pm Cash Prizes plus many more. Sarah & Kelly have recently left the Britannia Inn, They had completely refurbished the whole bar and restaurant.

Whilst the Britannia Inn is well established the oldest inn in the area is The Glan yr Afon Inn, Milwr, Dolphin which was built in 1559, the secondyear of Queen Elizabeth the First’s reign. The Glan yr Afon Inn has an award winning restaurant, fabulous rooms overlooking the River Dee and a really friendly bar and games room area.

If you are paintballing in the Halkyn Paintball zone just off the A55 near Chester and you are looking for somewhere to eat, drink or stay then The Glan Yr Afon Inn is just down the road in Dolphin near Holywell.

It is a 9 minute drive, according to Google maps

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?saddr=Start+Address%2C+City+or+Postcode&daddr=53.2277%2C-3.171

from the paintball fields in Halkyn to The Glan Yr Afon Inn.

At The Glan you can sit down, looking over The River Dee, and reflect on how your battle went !

The Glan’s website is here:

http://www.glanyrafoninn.co.uk/

and you can call on 01352 710052.

If you are going to take part in the Flintshire Real Ale Trail which takes place on Saturday April 16th 2011 then you could base yourself at The Glan yr Afon Inn on Halkyn Mountain which is between The Blue Bell Inn and The Crown Inn ( roughly !! ) just below Halkyn Mountain.

The Glan is in the Real Ale Good Beer Guide ( http://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=192602 ) and is also highly recommended for it’s food.

( See review below )

http://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/100019/good-things-come-in-threes.aspx

The Glan has 8 lovely rooms overlooking the River Dee.

There are lots of things to see and do in Flintshire so why not make it a weekend away ???

Give us a call and we can discuss a package to suit you for rooms, food and taxi’s to join the bus route.

We have put a few useful links below that may help you in your research into The Flintshire Real Ale Trail 2011.

The Glan 01352 710052

http://www.glanyrafoninn.co.uk/

Visit Flintshire and Discover Flintshire

http://www.visitflintshire.com/Events/Real-Ale-Trail

http://www.discoverflintshire.co.uk/Things-to-do

Press

http://www.flintshirechronicle.co.uk/flintshire-news/local-flintshire-news/2011/03/17/invitation-to-flintshire-bus-based-beer-festival-51352-28347901/

N.B. The Real Ale Trail, which takes place on April 16, has been organised by Flintshire Tourism Association (FTA), to help boost trade at Flintshire’s rural pubs.

If you are looking for an unusual Valentines Dinner over the Valentines Day Weekend ( 11th -14th February 2011 ) then try The Glan Yr Afon Inn, near Holywell, Flintshire in North Wales…………..

Fly your lover around the world for 5 courses !

First to Spain for Tapas. Hola !

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Then to Italy to try their delicious minestrone soup

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The choice of starter is yours as you land in the lovely Greek Islands

Moussaka

A Greek style beef and aubergine lasagne

Greek Salad

Feta cheese, basil oil, tomato, onion and cucumber

Lemon Garlic fried Sea Food with Toasted Bread

Stop at India, The Far East or South America

Chicken Tandoori with Onions, Peppers, Corriander, Yoghourt & Rice

Thai style green King Prawn or Chicken Curry with pad thai noodles

Thai style green mushroom pepper curry with vegetable noodles

Caribbean Pineapple salsa chicken with rice

Sweet Chilli sliced Mexican style beef with rice

Roast duck and Hoi Sin sauce Chow Mien or stir fried

Mixed vegetable Chow Mien or stir fried

Back home for pudding !

Irish Bread & Butter Pudding with Whisky Cream

English Strawberry Cream Cheese Cake

Welsh Cheese Board to share with Chutney

£25.00 per head

If you would like to stay over at The Glan then a special room rate of £50.00 per night for a double room including breakfast will apply for bookings of Valentines Dinner and room.

Go here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1YGFgQHsno

to watch a video of The Glan and here

http://www.glanyrafoninn.co.uk/

to Look at the website or simply call 01352 710052 or complete the contact form here

http://www.glanyrafoninn.co.uk/contact/

Thank you and have a great Valentines Weekend from all at The Glan.