Caffi'r Hen Lys I The Old Court House Cafe in Flintshire

Just back from afternoon tea. Was absolutely amazing. Staff were friendly and the afternoon tea was the perfect size and price. Highly recommend this place for food or just a cup of coffee. Sometimes the best places are right on our doorstep.

I don't go to Flint very often so until I was invited to a work meeting at The Old Court House I wasn't aware of it's existence. I ordered a sweet chill chicken salad which was really tasty and not just made up of a pile of iceberg lettuce. This was followed by a very nice slab of carrot cake and my first ever pumpkin spiced latte. As always I found myself envious of someone else's meal...the full breakfast looked like it might well have been the best cooked breakfast I've never had so if (or when) I find myself back there I know exactly what I'll be ordering.

Had coffee with Rosemary our personal and lovely Flint genealogy expert. Then returned for lunch. Exceptional service and friendly staff. Lovely friendly people in the place generally. Spot-on food and drinks at reasonable prices. You won't do better. Thanks to em all.

1 egg 1 sausage 1 pce bacon 1 very small toast 1 coffee £7.80 nice but expensive at £1.50 for a bacon and £1.50 for a sausage

My friend and I called in for a cup of tea and piece of toast.We were both shocked to see the very small piece of toast that we both had -at £1:10p each.We both agreed it was the smallest piece of toast that we'd ever had in a cafe.I did mention it to the waitress but obviously she was only serving and not responsible for it. The cafe was pleasant enough but I won't be returning.

Absolutely immaculate and clean. Friendly and pleasant staff. Good value snack. Toilet area is clean and hygiene is high.

This little court house cafe, was once a real court house, it's been a cafe for a few years now, there are friendly staff ready to tell you ghost stories about the place, supposidly haunted also.

Nice place. Had a very good coffee and the best Welsh Rarebit I've tasted- with extra chilli flakes on top. How do they get it so fluffy? Friendly, cozy, and nice. Well worth a stop.

What a find and my waist band will be forever greatfull that we dont live closer. This cafe has a really friendly almost family feel about it. The staff were lovely and the food was amazing . I literally could not fault it. The coffee was as good as Ive had anywhere thanks to a machine i would expect to find in Italy not Flint !! The history of the building is interesting to boot. How many times have you had your breakfast where witches were tried ?

Lovely place in Flint. Found it casually. Great service, nice staff, clean place & amazing soup with white bread.

Been meaning to visit here for some time after hearing about good reviews. I had the large breakfast and could swap items for others. (Tomato’s for egg). Wife had the highly acclaimed Welsh rarebit breakfast son had the under 12 breakfast. All demolished it! On this visit I couldn’t fault it. Coffee was hot, juices were cold. Relaxed environment with friendly staff. Breakfast was top notch. Would onwardly recommend and certainly visit again. Thanks very much.

Delicious food and great service. Super value too. And the building dates back to 1595! A true gem in central Flint. Well worth a visit!!

We called in for a snack, for the first time. Had a ham sandwich, which came with salad. Can't complain about the food or the price.

I had the breakfast Welsh rarebit which came with a very good quality sausage and easier of bacon, delicious on this toasted brown bread. Americano was also very good, Just what I needed! It's about half way up Flint high street, access through the front and side. Side access easier if you are disabled and the cafe is also dementia friendly which is nice to see. The staff were all lovely and happy

Fabulous little café in the old court house. I often frequent for brecwast. They offer the upstairs out for hire for table fairs, events etc.

Love this place. Great food, friendly staff and the best atmosphere. You can also buy a suspended coffee where you pay for a drink for someone who can’t afford it. Great cafe.

Staff rude and unwelcoming. The place is grimy and cold. Awful wifi connection. Definitely won't be returning.

Despite being very busy the ordering at the till was swift. My cup of tea was being served to me before I had even sat down. It was piping hot too. Delicious homemade vegetable soup served with soft fresh bread was also served very soon afterwards. Plates were cleared promptly after we’d finished eating. I shall be returning very soon to try the delicious looking huge Welsh Oggies that were on the counter. The cakes looked nice too.

Good food good service good atmosphere And good service Ken Ps having to make up to 100 letters cannot improve my estimation of this establishment

This is a lovely place for a cuppa with friends or a breakfast or lunch with a partner or friend. The food is excellent and fantastic value for money. A unique element of this cafe is, it’s Dementia friendly.

Food & Drinks are always lovely.Not badly priced.Service Sometimes Friendly, Sometimes Not.Some Not so Clean Customers go in.Café is Small, and Not always perfectly Clean, could be a bit more Clean & Friendly.But keep up the lovely food.Service 6/10.Friendly 5/10.Clean 6/10.Food 8/10.Price 8/10.Drinks 8/10.Customers 5/10.Toilets Clean 7/10.Price 8/10.Would return again just need that little bit more. Not really anywhere Good else too eat in Flint tbh.Open Early, Close Mega Early 16:00 o'clock.Stop cooking ever Earlyer at 14:00 o'clock.

Lovely friendly place, very clean and the coffee and cake were excellent, set in an old historic building in the middle of the High street so very convenient for shoppers

I like to support local business and Caffi'r Hen Lys has become a favourite of mine. I've a requented the cafe many times and I can't fault the food and the staff are friendly. You order at the till and your order is brought over to your table. On the upper floor of the building there is a community meeting space which will be available for hire and there is also an office space. Events are held here such as table top sales, kids parties, conferences etc. History of Hen Lys, the Old Courthouse and dates back to the 17th Century and is Fflint's second oldest building after the castle. In 1665, Dorothy Griffiths of Llanasa was tried for witchcraft – facing the same judge who presided over the trial of Charles I who was executed for treason – however against the odds she was found innocent.

Vor mehr als 2 Jahrhundert wurden Gerichtsverhandlungen in kleiner Städten an einem Appellplatz gehalten. Innerhalb der 4 Wänden des heutigen Cafes fanden diese Verhandlungen statt, dementsprechend der Name - Alte Gerichtssaal/Haus Cafe. An der Seite des Gebäudes findet man Malt Kiln Lane (Malz Ofen Gasse) wahrscheinlich nach der Verarbeitung des Getreide Ernte nach dem Leben als Gerichtssaal.Heute eine bescheiden Cafe mit einer Standard Speisekarte eines Cafes in Großbritannien.

Stopped here for a light lunch; very tasty Leek & Potato Soup. We sat outside with our dog and asked for some water for her to drink. The lovely lady kindly brought a bowl of water and a cooked sausage cut up ready to eat. We were very impressed with their helpful and kind attitude to customers. Great soup too!!

I needed to find a quiet place for a coffee and a conference call. There were a few people in the café and I asked if there was a quiet corner so I didn’t disturb the customers. The lady working there was very friendly and said I could use a vacant meeting room upstairs, she also gave me a run through on the history of the building. It’s as old as the castle and was host to the hanging of a few witches I think! Anyway if you need a meeting room it is worth checking here ... not sure on prices but I’m sure a quick call would answer that.

Lovely warm welcome, great service - speedy, polite, thoughtful and thorough. Nothing was too much trouble. Ordered at the till and paid on card. Had the full English which was good, but the sausages lacked a little flavour. Well cooked and piping hot when it arrived. We also had some tea, which came with extra water but only one tea bag, which meant the second round was rather weak. Would come again. There are two steps down into the cafe with railings. Outside seating is an option. Nice selection of cakes and tarts, also fresh fruit juices and cold drinks.

We ordered two welsh rarebits with garnish. Sadly whilst the rarebit was really tasty the quantity of it was disappointing: one small round of bread with the saddest salad I've seen in years. This place surely has the potential to become a gold mine but for visitors to Flint it just doesn't seem to have reached its best yet. There's a long staircase to reach the toilets on its upper floor.

I have visited this cafe several times and always enjoy the whole experience. The staff are attentive and pleassnt, the food is good and prices are very reasonable. The speciality of the house as far as our group is concerned is welsh rarebit with 8 orders on our last visit ! If you are in Flint high street try it !

I often call in for a coffee and always find the staff, friendly and happy to chat if they have time. The food is cheerful and quite often enjoyable, if I’ve had any issues they are always quickly and easily rectified without fuss. The only negatives are that the upstairs room, looks dated and needs sprucing up without the bench seating. Plus the opening hours, my children (especially winter time) love a hot chocolate and cake after a long day in school and unfortunately closing time is 4pm meaning we always have to go elsewhere which is such a shame. Children are welcome and there’s a good selection of food on the menu.

I love The Old Courthouse, it's the nicest cafe in Flint with tasty food, comfy seating and friendly staff. It's been renovated beautifully (as the name suggests it IS actually an old courthouse) and has interesting information about it's history. I always head here first if I'm after a coffee. They do takeaway as well.

Delightful staff, amazing veggie breakfast with excellent coffee and bacon bap with pot of tea. Highly recommend this nice cafe

The lights were on, the tables were laid the doors were open but the metal fence thing was locked and the sign said closed. In the early afternoon? A teashop closed! We moved on mystified. Don't believe the website opening times. Go to Betys y Coed, the Alpine Cafe is really good.

Called here on a friday for abit of lunch.Had 2 cheap sausages, 1 bacon, beans, egg and a piece of toast for £4.50!!!My lad had a cheap nasty busger with cheese and salad for £4.00.Prices are expensive for such cheap rubbish.Only good point is its clean.Wont visit againShame

Popular cafe in Flint. I go there with a welsh learners' group. Very welcoming staff, good food and coffee Well worth a visit..

Called in for a cuppa with my Daughter on Friday then decided to have some lunch while there, I had the homemade vegetable soup, all I can say is "delicious" this is a lovely coffee house...Will definitely call again, The staff were lovely too.

Really lovely afternoon tea,all freshly made sandwiches with salad,coleslaw and crisps.Also a lovely selection of cakes with fresh cream and strawberries and two pots of tea...enjoyed it very much.

After walking on Flint Coastal Path, we stopped at this cafe for a coffee, cuppa & scone.So pleased that we did. What a Little Gem! Just what our High Street needs. Lovely coffee & tea. Delicious scones, served by pleasant & friendly staff. Very good value for money. Will definitely return & recommend!

Popped in on spec for coffee and cake. Fairly quiet when I arrived (a Saturday morning) but became busier at lunchtime. Latte was lovely and the lime cake was tasty and light. Offer on of any hot drink for £1 when buying a cake so it cost £3.50 total. Staff were polite and efficient. I felt it lacked something décor wise but it wouldn’t stop me from returning.

Waiting for the better half to have her hair done, nipped in for a coffee and bun, very good service, lovely coffee and bun. There's a great oldie worldie feeling in there, very good for a break.

The food and coffee is always good and the menu is changed frequently eith excellent offers. The Welsh rarebit is a must.

I have been here many times, the food is cheap and very cheerful. I mostly call on a Monday but any time is good here.

The old courthouse, then tommy bithells electric shop which lay empty and derelict now fully restored with sympathetic use of natural materials. It is now a lovely cafe serving barista quality coffee and snacks. It is great to see a historical building put to good use.

Nice food, and coffee, staff are friendly, old building clean and tidy what more can you want, prices OK

Called in at The Old Court House for a coffee and to meet up with a friend.Really welcoming and nice to visit a cafe that isn't one of the big names that dominate so many High Streets.Good range of coffees and teas, snacks and quick service.Tables are a little close together but space is limited I suppose.Good value and pleasant, I will visit again.

Amazing value and very welcoming great food and service therewas something saitable for me and my young children i would reccommend going

Lovely clean and friendly place with excellent coffee and snacks. Ability to sit inside or on tables outside for smokers.

About time we had a good little coffee shop in Flint....coffee is always hot and good, even get a special offer occasionally, like free cake with a large coffee....what's not to love. I have visited a few times, usually just after I have come out of working in a busy kitchen, and the staff have always been friendly...not gushingly so and that's fine. They do a good job, bring the coffee and cake to the table, always with a smile.toilets are clean, well maintained and well stocked with the necessaries .....I always think if the loos are clean, kitchen will surely be too!the cafe is kept clean and tidy....what more can u ask for .

Myself and hubby went for a visit whilst shopping in town. I had been there previously with Mom and enjoyed the strong coffee (I love it!) and the Toasted teacake. This time hubby noticed the apple pie and that is what he wanted. It came warm with lovely warm custard and pouring cream (yes he asked for both..). He wolfed this down and basically told me this pie was better than mine! not only that but caught him trying to lick plate - not a good look for someone of more mature years... We have been back and have had paninis,Their "wrap bread" toastie sandwiches and the Doorstop Welsh rarebit - always scrumptious - will be back soon

I go there get a good choice of nice snacks nice coffee variety of cakes nice staff always friendly.

Nice layout. Food lovely. Wasnt overstuck on the hot chocolate compared to other cafes but everything else makes up for it. Every time ive been has always been quite in there. There is parking in the high street when the market is not on or parking near by. But is never easy to park.

We walked in to a nice clean friendly atmosphere, sat down and ordered or food which was a toasted cheese and onion sandwich x 2 and I had a Welsh rarebit which all was delicious, with coffee and tea with it,a well worth place to visit

Pop into the cafe at least once a week and have always found the staff friendly and helpful. It's great to have somewhere IN town to meet up with friends. The food is always good and the cakes are difficult to ignore. Have never had a problem with any of the staff so was surprised at some of the comments, we all have an off day I guess. Keep up the good work Elaine, Cerys, Leanne and James.

Visit regularly at least twice a week beautiful food always really tasty and presented well very good prices lovely friendly staff always make you feel welcome ☺definitely advise all to visit

Spacious and inviting cafe that has been beautifully renovated. The food is lovely, reasonably priced and the coffee is as good as any branded coffee shops. I will always visit here when I'm in flint and find it only a short walk from the retail park. It is situated right in the centre of the high street so perfect for all other shops too.

We called in for a quick to bite to eat to get out of the rain . We had Welsh rarebit which was really tasty and coffee and a speciality tea, both of which were good. The lady at the counter who I later discovered was the manageress was quite abrupt and whilst we were seated we could hear her having a " discussion " with a male member of staff , this seemed inappropriate when customers could hear her. Would we go again ....maybe, the food was good but don't like being in an uncomfortable atmosphere .

A lovely place to meet friends and relax with a coffee. This cafe offers the best range of gluten free cakes I have found across Flintshire. Such a treat to know I can enjoy good coffee with a choice of cake. Prices are very reasonable too and I have always found the staff welcoming and helpful. So good to see this historic building brought back to life.

Impressive remodelling of a derelict building has brought the old courthouse back in to life as a coffee shop. Coffee choice is excellent and they serve speciality teas too. Food menu is simple but very good quality - served without long delays. The staff are friendly and helpful, with one exception who I've figured out becomes ruder and more "un customer friendly"" the busier it gets.

Good food and layout of cafe with good toilet facilities.... manager needs to change attitude though a little bit rude but i would go back in when in area again.M winters.

A very nice meal again here, this time I had the Welsh Rarebit with bacon and sausage. The Welsh rarebit itself is very good, and althought the embelishments were nice they were not strictly necessary and so whereas I would definately order the Rarebit again, i would probably not go for the exrtas. The service was excellent and the staff were very helpful when they saw I had walking stick and a four year old.