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 and over £400,000 was raised in shares. With the help of several public funding grants, the future of the pub is safe.
A good old beer
Ty’n Llan’s doors re-opened on a temporary basis in December 2021 and the village residents enjoyed putting the world to rights together. The consultatio and design work continued and and May 2024 the pub closed its doors again – but this time for the exciting renovation project! Following 18 months of extensive building work, we finally reached our main objective in November 2025 and our original vision is now complete.
The Staff
Ty’n Llan currently employs a large team of full and part time staff – Business Manager, Bar Manager and Deputy, Community Officer, Project Co-ordinator, bar staff and waitressing staff. Our chef Adam and his partner Cherisse run the restaurant in partnership with Menter Ty’n Llan and employ their own team of kitchen 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’s also a large number of people on the enterprise’s committees including the Management Committee and several sub-committees responsible for different areas of activity and expertise: Business Operations; Communications, Marketing and Events; Building and Maintenance; Garden. These committees ensure the effective running of Ty’n Llan and carry out specific tasks on its behalf.
The Management Committee
The Management Committee currently consists of 12 experienced members:
Wyn Roberts (Chair)
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.
Carys Aaron (Secretary)
Trustee of charity Sistema Cymru; director of Gallt y Glyn hostel and restaurant Padarn Lake Railway. Former Business Manager and director at Ffilmiau’r Nant Cyf and law lecturer at Bangor Law School. Former company secretary of Galeri Caernarfon Cyf and Crochan Celf.
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.
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.
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.
Dylan Wyn Herbert
External Affairs Manager with National Grid in Wales, with over 36 years of experience in the electricity industry. Former Head of Work and Resource Planning at SP Energy Networks/Manweb, former Community Councillor in Penygroes, and previous vice-chair of Caernarfon Rugby Club. Former member of Ynni Lleu. Member of the North Wales Rugby Union Referees’ Society. STEM Ambassador and member of the Board for Canllaw.
Sioned Williams
Head of Gwynedd Council’s Economy and Community development department, responsible for economic development, tourism, events, regeneration programmes, culture and leisure. Qualified town planner, supporting social enterprises for 25 years. Member of various local and national management boards.
Dr Geraint Ellis
Former radio and television producer with BBC Wales and Cwmni Da who also worked as a Senior Lecturer in Media at Bangor University. Wide experience of working in the area of the arts and entertainment. Member of the Ymddiried: Media Grants Cymru committee. Has lived in the village for over 30 years.
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.
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.
Amlyn Parry
Raised in the village and recently returned to live with his partner and young daughter. Wide range of skills and interests, experience of working with young people, environmental work, outdoor pursuits leader and organising/taking part in music events.
