Best pubs in and around Wrexham

Wrexham has always been a drinking town: it brewed Britain’s early lagers, the Football Association of Wales was founded in one of its hotels and the football club was born in a pub. Today you can drink in a 16th century thatched inn, an award winning brewery tap, a restored bank or a riverside country pub. Here are the best pubs in and around Wrexham, starting with our members.

CITY CENTRE PUBS AND BARS

• Magic Dragon Brewery Tap on Charles Street: the taproom of a brewery in the county, pouring its own cask and keg ales, with live music. It has been named CAMRA Pub of the Year for the Dee Valley, North Wales and Wales.

• Hill St Social on Hill Street: a friendly local where newcomers are made welcome.

• Vault33 on High Street: a stylish bar in a restored former bank, part owned by former Wrexham striker Neil Roberts, with live sport and music.

• Effie’s on High Street: cocktails and live music every Friday and Saturday.

• The Bank on High Street: a wine bar with more than 20 wines by the glass and small plates.

• The Fat Boar on Yorke Street: a restaurant and bar known for creative cocktails.

HISTORIC PUBS TO SEEK OUT

• The Horse and Jockey on Hope Street: a Grade II listed pub, possibly 16th century, and the only thatched building left in Wrexham.

• The Wynnstay Arms on Yorke Street: the coaching inn where the Football Association of Wales was founded in 1876.

• The Turf on Mold Road: next to the Racecourse, where Wrexham AFC was founded in 1864. The club’s owners bought it in September 2026.

• Saith Seren on Chester Street: a Welsh language community pub in a Grade II listed building.

MATCH DAY PUBS

• Wrexham Lager Club on Union Road: a short walk from the ground, with two bars and good value.

• Maesgwyn Hall on Mold Road: close to the Racecourse and popular for food and drinks on match days.

See our matchday guide for tickets and travel.

COUNTRY PUBS

• The Boat in Erbistock: a riverside pub on the Dee, dating back to at least the mid 17th century.

• The Buck in Bangor-on-Dee: old beams, open fires, well kept pints and a welcome for dogs.

• The Croes Howell Bar & Restaurant in Llay: classic pub food with views over the Cheshire Plains.

• The Savvy Fox in Holt: a gastro pub at Hotel Wrexham, serving from breakfast to dinner.

• The Hand at Llanarmon in the Ceiriog Valley: a country inn with rooms, award winning food and walks into the Berwyns from the door.

Our partner Wrexham.com has a longer list of pubs across the county, including real ale favourites in Ruabon, Gresford and Froncysyllte.

MAKE A NIGHT OF IT

For somewhere to eat first, see where to eat in Wrexham. For somewhere to stay within walking distance, see where to stay in Wrexham. For gigs and live music, check What’s On in Wrexham.

Checked on 8 November 2026. Opening hours change, so please check before you go. Please drink responsibly.