The Black Boy Inn - Caernarfon

16th-century family-owned free house with a Bronze Award restaurant

History and Location

The Black Boy Inn in Caernarfon is one of North Wales's oldest inns, a family-owned free house dating back to 1522. It sits inside Caernarfon's medieval town walls, a short walk from the 13th-century Caernarfon Castle. The main building has thick stone walls measuring 3.9 to 5 ft.

Rooms Across Five Buildings

The Black Boy Inn has 47 guest rooms across five buildings: Black Boy Inn, Black Jack's, Trw Du, Ty Dre, and Letty Suites. All rooms are within 100 yards of the main inn; accessibility is by stairs only except for designated Easy Access rooms. Rooms include private bathrooms, handmade furniture, and local building materials.

Award-Winning Dining

The Black Boy Inn's restaurant has a Visit Wales Bronze Award and sources ingredients locally through a farm-to-fork ethos. The pub serves craft beers and local spirits alongside log fires. A cooked-to-order breakfast is included in the room rate.

Amenities and Accessibility

The Black Boy Inn Caernarfon offers dedicated bike and motorcycle parking, an electric vehicle charging station, and bike tours. Accessible parking, a lower bathroom sink, toilet grab rails, and an emergency cord are available. Assistance dogs are welcome, and a garden and children's playground are on site.

Family and Guest Facilities

The Black Boy Inn provides kids' meals, special diet menus, board games, and puzzles. The property has 24-hour security, CCTV in common areas, and a designated smoking area. Non-smoking rooms and facilities for disabled guests are standard across the property.

• Location: Inside Caernarfon's medieval town walls, near Caernarfon Castle
• Rooms: 47 guest rooms in 5 buildings (Black Boy Inn, Black Jack's, Trw Du, Ty Dre, Letty Suites)
• Dining: Restaurant with a Visit Wales Bronze Award and farm-to-fork ethos
• Breakfast: Cooked-to-order breakfast included in the room rate
• Sustainability: One of the UK's few remaining family-owned free houses
• Accessibility: EV charging station, bike and motorcycle parking, Easy Access rooms