The Erskine Arms

A short walk from the castle and opposite a town-centre parking area, The Erskine Arms keeps the feel of an inn within Conwy’s walls. The venue says it retains its role of feeding and sheltering travellers, and today combines a pub, dining room and guest accommodation. Its sheltered courtyard and bar provide a more flexible stop than a tasting menu: visitors can eat after sightseeing or have a drink before walking on to the harbour.

The kitchen focuses on homemade dishes and seasonal specials, with meat, fish and regional produce. The bar serves light bites and sandwiches during part of the day; the dining room often fills and takes reservations. The bar opens daily from noon until 11:00 pm; food service ends at 9:00 pm Monday to Saturday and 8:00 pm on Sunday. There is no private car park: Market Place, Vicarage Gardens and Morfa Bach are a few minutes away on foot. The rear entrance is at street level, but the toilets are downstairs and reached by steps, so access is limited.

Visitor comments praise Sunday roasts, fish dishes, staff and the warm atmosphere. Others warn that the dining room can fill up and that service or dishes may vary during busy periods; reserving a table reduces the wait or the chance of eating in the bar area. Overnight guests mention well-kept rooms and a generous breakfast, although the profile refers to the combined venue listing and not an official hotel-star category. Drivers should ask about parking before unloading luggage.

After climbing Conwy’s towers, this inn offers a direct and adaptable alternative to The Jackdaw’s longer meal. It suits families, groups with different schedules and visitors who prefer ordering individual dishes; travellers seeking a chef-led dinner centred on Welsh produce may prefer the tasting menu. The walking route linking the castle, walls, quay and station makes it easy to choose a stop without leaving the day’s circuit.