The Ty Coch Inn, a charming red-brick pub in Porthdinllaen, boasts stunning coastal views and a rich history. Discover why it's a must-visit destination for North Wales explorers.
Nestled on the northwest coasts of the Llŷn Peninsula sits the pretty seaside spot Porthdinllaen near Morfa Nefyn. For walkers, this attractive coastal stop-off is an ideal base to pick up the north coast path, but it also has another feature which draws many people there. This section of coastline - and one of its most photographed assets - may have looked very different had early 19th-century plans to construct a new port had been realised.
Porthdinllaen's headland provides shelter for this natural harbour and in the 1800s, it saw over 600 ships docking annually. The small, red-brick building in the sandy cove is known as The Ty Coch Inn and was originally built a vicarage in the 1820s, but was subsequently converted into a pub to cater to the shipbuilding workers on the beach. When Holyhead was chosen as the preferred location for the port, it meant this secluded corner could retain its seaside charm - and the pub has gained a reputation as world class. The Ty Coch Inn pub has become a must-visit for those holidaying or having a day out in North Wales over the years. With views across the Irish Sea towards Yr Eifl, it can be reached via the gold course that sits above it, or from the sandy beach on its doorstep. Full of history and charm, inside the tiny pub there's a few seating nooks and a sturdy looking, timber-fronted bar as soon as you step over the threshold. From the ceilings old beer steins and lamps hang above, while on the walls photos and maritime paraphrenia from over the years gives you a sense of its past. The pub has over 800 ‘excellent’ and ‘very good’ reviews and an overall TripAdvisor rating of four out of fiv
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