The present Ty’n Llan premises were built in the 1860s as part of the Glynllifon estate. It’s an impressive Grade II listed historic building and is the heart of the picturesque village of Llandwrog. From Eben Fardd to Edward H – poets, singers and celebrities have met here over the years.
About Us
A fair life
A safe world
The pub’s doors closed in 2017 and the village was left with nowhere to meet and socialise. In February 2021 over 100 villagers showed their support to safeguard its future and buy the building. Menter Ty’n Llan, a Community Benefit Society, was established with a Management Committee of 14 experienced members, and over £400,000 was raised in shares. Now we must raise hundreds of thousands of pounds to transform Ty’n Llan into a contemporary an exciting community hub.
A good old beer
Ty’n Llan’s doors re-opened on a temporary basis in December 2021 and the fundraising efforts continue. If we reach our financial targets, we can realise our vision of a contemporary bar, kitchen and restaurant, 5 en-suite luxury bedrooms, a rear extension with views of the Eifl, a community room for meetings, societies and clubs, an attractive beer garden for the whole family with an outdoor kitchen and ample parking with a charging point for electric cars.
The Staff
Ty’n Llan currently employs 12 local people on a full and part time basis – Manager, Cook, Project Co-ordinator, bar staff, kitchen staff and waitressing staff. Are you interested in working behind the bar or in the kitchen? Contact us!
Menter Ty’n Llan
The strength of Menter Ty’n Llan lies in its members and volunteers. Each shareholder is a member of the Society, and there are over 1000 members so far. There are also over 30 people on the enterprise’s committees including the Management Committee and 6 sub-committees responsible for different areas of activity and expertise: Business Operations; Marketing, Branding and Communications; Renovation and Maintenance; Food and Drink; Outside area & garden; Events and Entertainment. These committees ensure the effective development and running of Ty’n Llan and carry out specific tasks on its behalf.
The Management Committee
The Management Committee consists of 15 experienced members:
Caryl Elin Lewis
(Chair)
Owner-director Cwmni CELyn Cyf; Chair Llandwrog School Governors and Llandwrog Village Committee and founding member of Merched Mentrus Môn a Gwynedd. Formerly – senior posts with Gwynedd Council; Director of Mudiad Meithrin Cymru; associate consultant to the Institute of Public Care and Mental Health Foundation Wales.
Catrin Huws
(Vice-Chair)
BBC production manager for Welsh-language programmes and online content. Responsible for co-ordinating many aspects of national broadcasting projects.
Huw Jones
(Treasurer)
Chair of Portmeirion Ltd and Ymddiriedolaeth Nant Gwrtheyrn. Formerly Chair and Chief Executive of S4C, co-founder of Sain, Barcud and Teledu’r Tir Glas and Trustee of RSPB and Royal Television Society.
Carys Aaron
(Secretary)
Trustee of ‘Sistema Cymru – Codi’r To’; director Adra Lodge Cyf hostel and restaurant. Formerly Business Manager and director Ffilmiau’r Nant Cyf; law lecturer Bangor Law School. Former company secretary Galeri Caernarfon Cyf and Crochan Celf; former Chair of Governors Ysgol Syr Hugh Owen.
Wyn Roberts
Owner-director of AQUA Marketing Ltd with extensive expertise in digital marketing and the tourism sector. Director of Galeri Caernarfon Cyf, Hwb Eryri Cyf, Datblygiadau Egni Gwledig (DEG) and Cooliture Cyf.
Angharad Gwyn
Owner-director of Welsh retail company Adra; Leader and co-founder of Clwb Gwawr Llandwrog; former chair of the school PTA and of the village Ti a Fi group; member of Coleg Glynllifon Council and a business role model with Big Ideas Wales.
Dylan Wyn Herbert
Head of Resources & Work Planning SP Energy Network; Community Councillor for Penygroes; member – Caernarfon RFC Committee, North Wales Rugby Union Referees Society; STEM ambassador.
Ian Kenrick Hughes
Business Manager for the North and Mid Wales Trunk Road Agency, having worked in local government for over 35 years. Former member of Governors at Ysgol Syr Hugh Owen and Ysgol Llandwrog.
Bethan Mary Jones
Professional actor who has lived in Llandwrog for 25 years and raised 4 children. Former Chair of Governors of Ysgol Llandwrog. Owns a self-catering accommodation business.
Sion Huw Jones
Teacher at Ysgol Syr Hugh Owen; part owner of Hairline Inc GC. Has lived in the village all his life and seen Ty’n Llan flourish as a child and adult. Passionate about seeing Ty’n Llan once again at the heart of the village.
Elfyn Owen
Chief Officer of a local charity with a background in construction. Leading on the development of housing services for older and vulnerable people. Extensive experience of governance, risk management, financial management, health and safety, and supporting staff. Trustee of the Llanwnda Community Centre, and chairman of the Salem Chapel Buildings Committee, Caernarfon.
Sioned Williams
Head of Gwynedd Council’s Economy and Community development department, responsible for economic development, tourism, events, regeneration programmes, skills and employment. Qualified town planner, supporting social enterprises for 25 years. Member of various management boards; advisory roles with North Wales Economic Ambition and Snowdonia Enterprise Boards; former chair of North Wales Skills and Employment Board; Chair of Sport North Wales.
Marnel Pritchard
Chair of Llandwrog Community Council and an active member of a number of groups related to Ty’n Llan including the Gardening Group and the Food and Drink Group. Volunteers regularly in Ty’n Llan by helping out in the kitchen, cleaning when needed and being available to open the door to different groups.
