At a glance
Award-winning craft brewery in Conwy, producing Welsh ales including the flagship Welsh Ale and Rampart. Taproom, brewery shop, and tours available. 5-min walk from Conwy Castle. Check website for current hours. LL32 8GG.
About Conwy Craft Brewery
Conwy Craft Brewery produces a range of Welsh ales and craft beers from its base in Conwy — a town that, for sheer historical backdrop, provides a compelling setting for a Welsh brewery. The medieval walls built by Edward I in 1283 rise almost directly from the town streets, the castle dominates the skyline, and the quay on the Conwy estuary retains the character of a small working port. The brewery leans into this heritage: the Rampart ale references the town walls, while the range as a whole draws on Welsh ingredients and identity.
The core range includes Welsh Ale — an accessible session bitter — alongside stronger ales and a rotating programme of seasonal and limited releases. The beers are brewed in relatively small batches with attention to quality and are distributed to pubs and restaurants across North Wales, appearing on handpumps in many local establishments. The brewery shop and taproom are open to visitors, and brewery tours offer a behind-the-scenes look at the brewing process with tastings at the end.
Conwy is 5 miles from Llandudno, 8 miles from the Bodnant Welsh Food Centre in the Conwy Valley, and easily reached by train on the North Wales Coast Line. A visit to the brewery slots naturally into a day exploring the town — castle, walls circuit, quay, and then a pint of something local. Check the brewery website for current tour times and taproom hours before visiting.
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Frequently asked questions
Conwy Craft Brewery produces a range of Welsh ales and craft beers. The core range typically includes Welsh Ale — a classic bitter using Welsh ingredients — and Rampart, a stronger ale referencing the town's medieval walls. Seasonal and limited-edition beers are brewed throughout the year, drawing on local ingredients and Welsh themes. The beers are available on draught in local pubs and in bottle from the brewery shop. The brewery supplies many pubs and restaurants across North Wales.
Yes — the brewery offers tours, a taproom, and a shop for visitors. Brewery tours take in the brewing process from grain to glass and typically include a tasting session. The taproom serves draught beers from the current range. The shop sells bottled beers and brewery merchandise. Check conwybrewery.co.uk for current opening hours, tour times, and booking requirements — times and availability vary seasonally.
Conwy Craft Brewery is based within or close to the UNESCO World Heritage town of Conwy — a medieval walled town dominated by Edward I's castle. The brewery draws on this heritage in its branding (the Rampart ale references the 1.3km town walls) and is a natural complement to a visit to the castle and town. The brewery is within walking distance of Conwy railway station and the town centre, making it easy to combine with a full day exploring the town.
North Wales has a growing craft beer scene. Purple Moose Brewery in Porthmadog — about 30 miles south on the Cambrian Coast — is another notable Welsh microbrewery, producing the widely available Snowdonia Ale and Glaslyn Ale. Bragdy Twt Lol in Rhosgadfa and several smaller breweries have emerged across the region. The wider Wales craft beer scene is well established and many North Wales pubs now stock locally produced ales alongside mainstream lagers.
Conwy Craft Brewery ales are stocked in a number of pubs and restaurants across the Conwy Valley and North Wales coast. The taproom at the brewery itself is the most direct way to try the full current range. Local pubs in Conwy town — the Albion, the Liverpool Arms, and others — also typically carry local ales. Check the brewery website for a current stockist list.