The Grouse Inn in Denbighshire

Visited here as we were staying in the area. Drinks were reasonably priced and we had a lovely meal. All the staff were lovely and very helpful.

Met with rude member of staff and I won't be going again. Went in with my disabled wife for a bite to eat. Looked around for a table which we found ( No reserved sign on table) just got ready to order when a member of staff told us it's a reserved table in a abrupt manner. We felt very embarrassed as other people looked on and spoilt our day.

This is a lovely little pub in a beautiful location. It’s also very dog friendly which is important for us, and the staff are great. This was our third visit and we will certainly be back when in the area. I ordered the curry special which was £15 for a Madras and pint. The Madras lacked a little in heat, not a complaint, just a personal thing, but it was very tasty and plentiful. I didn’t check my bill until I got home, and found that I had been charged the £15 for a curry and a pint, plus another £4.50 for the pint . They were very busy though and it was an easy mistake to make, so no worries. We will definitely be back because it’s a great place for a meal.

Lovely little pub, with a great view. Friendly staff and lovely food. Will call here again on our way back. Recommended A+++

Old pub by the side of the river with beautiful views,delicious home cooked food ,friendly staff and great atmosphere. Highly recommend this place !

Great food, generous portions. I have eaten here several times and have never been disappointed. All the staff are very nice. Very dog friendly too which is a plus. They also offer a specials board too for meals and desserts.

What a lovely pub with delicious home cooked food, we dropped in here for lunch and were not disappointed, great friendly staff and excellent food, we were told about this by a friend and can highly recommend this place if you are in the area. We visited mid week and the weather wasn't the best and I can imagine that it will be really busy when the weather improves and you can have the benefit of eating al fresco with stunning views over the river that is literally a stones throw away. Even saying that it was still well attended in overcast showery conditions a testament to the quality of the food and drink on offer, the service was very good and we only waited a few minutes for the food to arrive, I certainly enjoy my food and I had the Beef and ale pie while my wife had the lasagne both highly recommended, there is a good selection of dishes to choose from and we will certainly be returning in the future.

First time visiting but won’t be the last Service was impeccable and friendly Steak and stout pie was up there with the best I’ve tasted The chunky chips were delicious and vegetables fresh Both myself and my wife will definitely be back when we visit the area in the near future

We have had a number of meals here so at the end of a day visiting we elected to have a meal at the Grouse. On entering ( 4.45 ) it was crowded with mainly drinkers. We were offered a table in "the dark room" -- it has light bulbs giving off a dim orange glow ( on our past visits we have avoided this room ) glad to say when viewing the menu we were able to use the light on our phone......... Ordered whitebait for starter with two steaks ( well done ) for main course. After a while a young lady came to our table with-- two steak dinners ! on enquiring as to the whitebait starter She returned to the kitchen to check. Seems my order never made it to the kitchen ( i ordered at the bar ) We started to eat & when i got to the steak it was--- rare..... We finished the meal & left, seems our request for well done steaks never made it to the kitchen ether........

The food was amazing what a lovely place and setting but the wait of around 40mins from starters to main course was very disappointing especially after a 4 hour walk to get there But good enough to return

We had booked a table for my friends 50th birthday . We all had a delicious meal . The staff were so friendly and accommodating. We will be back in the summer to enjoy another meal and to appreciate the impressive views from the pub's outdoor seating area

What a find. We stayed at the Carrog Station campsite and just two miles walk away we found this lovely local pub. The locals and staff were warm and welcoming, my husband found his favourite pint, Founders bringing back memories of early family life. Unfortunately we didn’t stay to eat though everyone told us the food was excellent and it sure looked good. We will return as soon as we can. Thank you so much The Grouse for a fabulous evening.

Lovely Christmas afternoon tea with friends lots of variety, very attentive staff ,great all round thanks

This place in a stunning location. I asked for the special catch of the day and chips. It was perfect, not the regular fish and chips. This was in July 2015.

The Grouse Inn @ Carrog is locally a hidden treasure, we came here today for Sunday dinner and as usual the experience was fantastic, I had the roast Lamb accompanied with fresh vegetables, roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding and the tastiest gravy you could dream of. I rarely write a review but this place is outstanding and the staff are very attentive and will go out of their way to make your experience the best possible. It’s a 100% from me, try it you will not be disappointed.

This is a lovely village pub with a very friendly atmosphere. We enjoyed it so much that we went two evenings running. The food is excellent - well above the usual pub offerings. Most importantly for me as a coeliac, there is a gluten free menu. The chefs clearly understand allergens and I had two truly delicious meals. Well done!

I have just finished absolutely amazing sirloin steak with extra vegetables. Both cooked to perfection 🥰 Lenka

We took the train from Llangollen to Carrog and had lunch at the Grouse Inn. The meal didn't take long coming and was worth it. Fresh home made bread, locally produced ham and the best chips that I've had in a long time. The staff were cheerful and courteous and didn't pressurise us. The cost of the meal was very reasonable. A staff member even took us back to the station in her care as the rain was torrential. I would thoroughly recommend the Grouse Inn.

Was looking for somewhere to eat before our return trip on the LLangollen heritage railway. We arrived shortly before opening time but we took the opportunity to soak in the scenery from the terrace . Food was very good …whitebait followed by a hearty lamb stew. My eating companion informs me that the beer (Lees ? ) was also of a high quality)

I ordered the chicken and leak pie with chips and Veg. The pie eas supposed to be in a shortcrust pastry but came out in a little ceramic dish with just an anaemic puff pastry top which to me isn't a pie but just cheating. Chips were fine but veg was a tiny portion. My husband had the steak and mash which was £20 and he was really disappointed, dry tastless and again a really small amount of veg. We sat outside at the eating area and loads of people were smoking at thier tables whilst we were eating which was really gross. The staff were great but the food looks nothing like the pictures and was very basic for the price. Location was stunning

We drove past this lovely place on the way to our holiday cottage in Corwen, after finding out they are dog friendly we promptly booked a meal out with the family. Amazing home cooked food good portions and we left with full tummy’s and happy family, the staff are very attentive and welcoming.

We made a short notice booking for Sunday lunch and the staff were so accommodating to seat us. The beef and lamb Sunday lunches were excellent quality and good value. Relaxed environment with great views and welcoming to children and dogs

We regularly have used the Grouse Inn as a lunchtime stop on our trips to the Welsh coast. Always been served good, honest pub food at a reasonable price and the view from the terrace is unbeatable. However our visit last month was so disappointing. It was a hot June day and unusually, the terrace was very quiet We had booked a table, were welcomed by a staff member who said they would bring us a menu. 15 minutes later, we were still waiting, so i collected the menus from inside myself. Because there were no salads or light options available we both chose salmon from the gluten free menu. Again we had to wait ages before we were served a small salmon fillet with four new potatoes. These were in the skins, normally ok with me, but they didn't even have the eyes or blemishes cleaned. Worst of all, they had been boiled to the extent that they were shrivelled. The salmon fillet was small, with no sauce accompaniment and a small portion of mixed veg. At £16 a head it was not the cheapest, but had we been served a decent meal, we'd have been happy. i know we should have sent the food back, but with over two hours journey still to go, that was not an option. When I spoke to the staff inside they were all youngsters. We have fond memories of eating fresh trout and salad and delicious Sunday roast Welsh lamb at the Grouse. I'm sorry to leave such a negative review but clearly something went wrong on the day and sadly, I don't think we would go back.

Ordered 4 meals all awful, chicken burger was an over fried piece of chicken on a bun no salad or sauce must of been the worst I’d ever seen. The chicken and leak pie was just cream and chicken with a strip of undercooked pastry as a lid. Kids meals weren’t great. All meals hardly touched and we left disappointed.

It would be nice if the lazy staff came and took our order. Food may be good but as we haven't seen any yet I give up. Whoever is in charge needs to try a bit harder. Being g busy is only any good if you can cope with it?

Pitched up here with Sandra having driven the Mustang with hood down all the way on a wonderfully hot afternoon. After a brief walk along the banks of the Dee we walked up to The Grouse for a few beers and a meal. Unfortunately local mums had reserved all the tables on the veranda overlooking the river for a birthday celebration so it was death by screaming kids. We retreated inside and enjoyed the finest bar meals we have had in recent years. Whoever owns The Grouse has recruited the most excellent, friendly team of young ladies whose customer service was second to none. Thanks girls, we had a great afternoon.

Sunday roast only lukewarm. Yorkshire pudding not cooked in middle, so inedible. Very noisy barking dog at next table. Won't be going back 😔

We went here for an evening meal and omg the view on the terrace is just incredible - absolutely beautiful . I had a roast dinner and it was the best roast dinner I have ever had with a huge amount of beef and lashings...

Beautiful little pub, in a beautiful location. Lovely simple food, at a really reasonable price, fresh and top quality. Sunday Roasts were fabulous! Extremely friendly, attentive staff, we felt very welcome! Would recommend to anyone visiting the area!

Wonderful warm welcome from the staff who were very attentive and friendly throughout our visit. We enjoyed a fabulous Sunday Roast, followed by delicious desserts. The Pub is situated in the most beautiful location. I would 100% recommend to anyone close by.

Really friendly service and lovely food. Ideal break on the steam railway journey from Llangollen Station.

We had the soup an garlic mushroom starters both very good. Then chorizo chilli an the 5 bewn chilli which we both found superb. We had the ham roly poly for dessert which wasnt as good as previous two course but still ok. Service was...

Called on our way to stay local for a few night and so glad we did. All decided on the roast dinner and wow. Plenty of veg and the beef was melt in the mouth. All the girls working were lovely and cheerful ( this...

Superb local pub in Carrog. Found it by chance but we’ll be back. We had beef stroganoff and spicy beef curry, both specials, and they were delicious. Lots of juicy, tender, well cooked beef and great sauces. Need to book even November weekends but the...

Second time we've been, this time for a family birthday. Everyone enjoyed it, some even went back the next week. In a lovely setting above the River Dee, the car park is a bit tight turning in but that's it. Apparently the lamb stew was...

Picked out the Grouse for a mideweek lunch during a drive through the Dee valley. If you like home cooked food like pies you can't go wrong here. Very friendly welcome and service is backed up by no fuss delicious food. The chicken and leek...

Absolutely fantastic place to eat. We sat outdoors on a chilly November afternoon but the food we had ordered arrived promptly and piping hot. It was lovely, hearty food, beautiful setting looking out to the river.

We stayed locally for 6 days and ate here 4 evenings great food, pleasant staff. Lovely view over the river ouside and one table inside

Popped in for a drink after our trip on the Llangollen heritage railway. We didn't eat but the food we saw looked and smelt delicious. Spectacular views from the terrace and impromptu entertainment from the local ducks who decided to walk in the road and...

We popped in here after our ride on the train opens midday We ordered chicken mayo sandwich with salad (real chicken) And ham sandwich also the real thing off the bone I think with salad choice of white or brown bread Crisps on the side...

Came here as a party of two. We chose to sit outside for our meal. What a view from our table, we could see the river and the bridge in all its glory. Customer Service was quick and polite and top marks to the young...

My wife and I visited The Grouse Inn for the first time on recommendation. What a great choice it turned out to be. The Sunday roast was delicious, the Lamb was succulent, plenty of it and nice thick slices, just how I like it. My...

Absolutely shocking pre sliced roast meat on a slicing machine. All we can say reminded us of 1980’s frozen TV dinners . It would have been better and closed the kitchen and simply serve simple great Welsh cheese and sourdough bread with chutney.

To end a day at Zipworld for the journey home in the West Midlands. We seen the pub come up on the radar during our journey and wanting more than venue food this place looked suitable. We was greeted promptly with a friendly smile and...

Top marks for friendly, polite staff. And the view is amazing. However the food was a disaster. The cheapest of ingredients microwaved. Never mind The Grouse - we’re talking The Gross. This was weekday lunch - maybe the weekend roast is better - but the...

We had a perfect table on a late afternoon - and were very grateful to have got it, for the panoramic view down to the river and beyond was truly wonderful: The ducks played, the children splashed - their parents relaxed and the sheep munched...

After Llangollen Railway journey, we got off at Carrog and walked 10 minutes to The Grouse Inn. We sat outside overlooking the beautiful views. The staff were friendly, the menu had an excellent choice of variey and also catered for gluten free and vegan. We...

Excellent food, very friendly service, a lovely pub. The view from the terrace and front window is beautiful.

Lovely pub right by the river, shame it was dark and wet when we visited as it would be a nice spot on a sunny summer evening. Food was good and all served together for our large family group

For a small pub I think a wait of over 1 and a half hours for a bowl of curry and chips is bit excessive. Yes it eas a Friday night, but have been in this pub when it had been much busier. No updates...

While heading to the North Coast we stopped off here. The food is reasonably priced nice pub grub. The service was friendly but a little slow - it was a busy sat night. The setting is lovely. Definitely worth popping in.

Great food, friendly staff and popular with locals and tourists. The Lamb Stew is simply gorgeous! Book in advance as it can get busy

Was driving along the A5 a few days ago and it was getting towards lunch time.Just by pure chance saw a sign on the approach to Llidiart Y Parc (between Llangollen and Corwen) advertising the Grouse Inn.Turned off the A5 and drove into a little...

We walked up to the pub from Carrog station on the Llangollen Railway. The welcome was really warm, despite not having booked, the food was excellent and really tasty. we loved the range available on the menu, the staff were friendly but it was a...

Such nice friendly service, fantastic steak & stout pie, reasonably priced. Get the window seat if possible for a great view. Thanks

I'm not one for hyperbole, or speaking in superlatives, but I have just had one of the nicest chicken curries I've ever eaten. I'm 74 years old, so have had time to sample plenty of curries. Reasonably priced, friendly service, what more can you ask?

Lovely staff welcoming atmosphere, we arnt local just come here for the night and looking for something for tea this pub was recommended and didn't disappoint steak cooked beautifully usually very touch and go as I like it medium, gammon huge its dark but looks...

This was my second visit to the Grouse Inn in the last few weeks and the welcome was again excellent as was the food. The menu is quite extensive and varied and the service great with nothing being too much trouble for the obliging staff....

One of best Currys I've had from a pub. Ffion made us very welcome and engaged with all her customers in a very polite and friendly manner.

Roast beef was tough and dry, gravy was packet gravy. Service was average. Wouldn't bother eating here again.

We went here for our Christmas dinner and was very very surprised. I so loved the fresh and hot food, and the service was fantastic. Myself, my partner and her elderly mother had a fantastic time. So enjoyed our food and time out at The...

Just had a lovely meal in the pub to celebrate my parents teaching 50 years of marriage. The staff were friendly, welcoming. The pub was really nice and warm. We had mains and puddings and the food was delicious, everyone in our group of 9...

Ate here twice whilst staying locally for an adventure weekend. Staff were very friendly and welcoming, pub was warm & cosy with clean toilets. Food came promptly the first time, was slower the second but the place was absolutely packed out (football was on). Drinks...

Beautiful view from the terrace if the weather’s fine. However, very inflated prices for what is essentially pre-cooked pub grub. If you want fine, freshly prepared food this is not the place for you.

Visited here on Tuesday sat outside - fantastic view - staff were so friendly and helpful and again we couldn’t fault the food - we had the grouse chicken curry and the chicken and leek pie.

Setting lovely looking over the river but the food and service was very average and would not recommend and would not return.

Our regular food provider when we're in this part of Wales. Quality as always. Staff friendly & efficient. So glad we'd booked for Sunday lunch as they were turning people away.

We sat outside overlooking the river and had a lovely family meal. Enough choice of traditional pub food cooked to a good standard. Most of all we enjoyed slowing down and watching the sheep, the river and the 4 anglers. Never before have so many...

Very nice pyb - beautiful setting - has ambience of Welsh version of the Amalfi coast. Ate here twice on holiday - local craft ales were excellent. Standardish price for food but paying a bit more for the location Burgers and chicken burgers very good....

had a very nice evening meal for 3. food was excellent. staff were very friendly. sat outside on a very pleasent evening.

Very disappointed. 4 of us had different meals with starter and sweet: all of them very disappointing

A very nice little inn with well cooked and no nonsense tasty food. Outdoor area is fabulous with fine views over River Dee. Highly recommended.

We came for dinner today and we were seated and drinks came over promptly. Food was not far behind. Lovely staff and they even catered to our request for a take away pudding. Will be back again, a hidden bit of wales this is!! Thank you to the staff for amazing service.

Went to carrog campsite, . Visited the grouse inn , great on Covid rules , staff were brill, dog friendly, great selection on drinks, and good selection on limited menu, Food was excellent the Sunday roast was lovely. Thank you to the all staff for making us welcome and the locals , will definitely be calling again

We visited on Thursday 3 june.We had booked a table overlooking the river for 6:30. On arrival that table was occupied so we had to wait for 15 minutes another to become available. Plenty of food choices available but very low quality.Curry was a typical school watery curry and my steak OK. The garlic bread was delicious!! The food took over a hour to arrive. It was clear that the waiting staff were very inexperienced bar one lady who was working her socks off and therefore getting the brunt of everyone complaints regarding waiting etc. She was running around doing the job of 6 while 3 members of staff took out a birthday cake!! Kudos to her.We were about to leave after waiting around 20 minutes for our second round of drinks but they arrived as we got up.We didn't complain about the wait as we weren't in a rush as such but we did feel that it could be managed much more efficiently and the food could be of a higher standard.Very expensive for what it was.

We visited at short notice whilst visiting the area - booked over the phone and arrived 45 mins later to a lovely table overlooking the river with beautiful views. The service was so friendly and helpful and very quick. They couldn’t do enough to help, delivering both food and drinks very quickly. We enjoyed the food - good pub fare - and would definitely recommend and would visit again if we were in area. Thank you to all the staff for a lovely experience.

Great Locations, superb food. One disappointment though - called them day before to reserve the table on the terrace specifying that would like to have the river side view. On arrival we were say down on the other side... pitty would probably come back but this was not great experience. Service also a bit slow:(

A group of six of us visited here while we were on holiday in wales, such a lovely setting and great views from the outdoor seating area. Food was delicious and reasonably priced, lots of choice of alcohol - especially gins. Very friendly staff, our waiter was very kind and accommodating! Would definitely go back 10/10 :)

All I can say is give this place a very wide birth Our experience here was really awful with the inexperienced untrained waiting staff We arrived sat down and waited and waited for a member of staff to arrive to take our order she came we ordered one americano coffee and one rose wine again we waited the order arrived when it did the coffee was instant coffee as there were still granules of it on the tea spoon and no Milk so we waited for a member of staff to come outside (they were only serving outside due to covid restrictions)and we would ask for milk In the end after waiting for 15 minutes I went in and asked for milk all the staff were just sitting by the bar chatting We were going to have a meal but we gave up paid the bill (which considering the coffee was instant was very very expensive) And we just left can I just add there was only one other table of people outside (it was mid afternoon)so it wasn’t busy at all A huge disappointment

Fabulous meal at The Grouse, post-lockdown. Superb views from the outdoor balcony, friendly staff and great service. Will definitely be going back!

Superb, brilliant, gorgeous, friendly, covid safe, scummy and more...First time I've gone to a pub wearing loads of winter warmth layers, beanie hat and uber warm Muck boot wellies! All very much needed as meal was outside only due to covid restrictions. Sat on the terrace, under covers, looking over the river whilst the sun set on the mountains. Service was friendly, efficient & attentive.Shared starters of red potato fries - big portion, well cooked & delicious.Mains: a special of Beef Madras with rice - rich, spicy and very tender beef, house chicken curry with rice - moist, tender chicken and another cracking sauce.Puddings of: sticky toffee pud & vanilla ice cream - superb sauce, soft sponge & flavoursome ice cream. Plus bread & butter pud with custard - seriously great, reminded me of school days, but this was way better.Overall - faultless and well worth a visit - we will be back

What a fabulous place and great service!! Stopped for after a brief visit to take my recently bereaved Father In Law out for a treat. The staff were so welcoming and warm. Both my hubby and Father in Law had the lamb stew I the lasagna. Fabulous home cooked meals. Can’t wait to visit. Again Thank you

Great lunch with my dog today .... simple pub menu, well cooked, decent portions. A decent pint of beer and water for my dog. Really welcoming team (Covid appropriate measures) and a very pleasant ambiance in the various rooms in the pub and on the outdoor deck. Beautiful views too.Why haven’t I stopped here before!, passed the sign and turning to the village for years - will go back before Christmas on my next trip to Conway.Thank you ...

Had a lovely meal here - sat outside looking over at the river. Had a one way system in place and hand sanitiser available, Table was cleaned prior to us sitting down. We had chicken and leak pie and the special grouse chicken curry - we both couldn’t fault the food which was delicious. Definitely will go back and looking forward to tasting other meals off the menu

We called in on spec just before 1300hrs and requested a table, but none available until 1500hrs. No problem for us so we went away and returned about 5 to 10 minutes before out allocated booked table time.Shock Horror, they had given our table for 4 away! We waited a further 25 minutes after our allocated time and eventually we got a table.Well we waited and waited and 25 minutes later we managed to order. BY this time we were hungry and very thirsty.Our drinks came by a waitress NOT wearing a face mask and she lifted our drinks from the tray to the table. We did expect to be able to lift the drinks ourselves!As this was the first time my wife and myself had dared to eat out as we have been Covid sheltering due to our age, we were far from happy. Our Daughters meal was far from satisfactory as her choice of vegetarian spag bol was swilling in very thin watery sauce. The other three meals were OK, nothing special, but quite acceptable.Anyway, the outside terrace had a very nice view overlooking the river, but the service was well below par and NOT very safe in Covid days!This was Saturday 19th September

Just dropped in for a drink and was kept waiting outside to go through Covid protocols. Fine with that but Took ages with staff acknowledging we were there but did not come over to us for ages. Had one drink and left after hearing the waitress take a booking call and being quite strident. Limited menu and poor beer choice

Brilliant to see a pub managing covid regulations really well. Very well organised, easy to view menu upon scanning the QR code. Friendly staff, tasty food, good portions, well presented & great views. Couldn't ask for more! There were 9 of us (2 families) spread over 2 tables & the place was busy, but food arrived in a reasonable time. As it was a Sun evening they'd had a busy day & a few things were sold out but that was no problem because they told us right at the beginning rather than some places that wait until you order which is frustration. Well done! Great food & great location!

Another lovely visit to The Grouse. The staff are so lovely and attentive. We arrived before our booking time but it was no problem we were made to feel very welcome and all the changes due to covid were fully explained our arrival.The food was fantastic, we had the Lamb marsala, cooked beautifully and the presentation was fab .Thoroughly enjoyable experience and as always wewould highly recommend

After a walk along the river in very hot sunshine we decided to have lunch here. Most of the tables were already booked but we were offered a lovely table overlooking the river providing we were able to vacate it before 2pm as it was booked then. As it was only 12 30pm this was not a problem so thank you to the staff for accommodating us. The food was served quite quickly and was hot and very tasty. All the hygiene rules were in place and we felt quite safe. The only tiny criticism is that the potions were a bit too big for us for lunch time and would have preferred a choice of something a little smaller. Having said that, a chap at a table near us had a starter that looked as big as our main course and then a main afterwards so perhaps we are the odd ones out!!!

I booked ahead..hot afternoon Autumnal sunshine, very romantic overlooking the River Dee and views to the Berwyns .. Good pub food however you might need to prompt the young staff to order as a few delays ..some folk may feel forgotten but it isn't done on purpose..so perhaps ask and don't wait to be asked what you want...very pleasant young staff...the owner or landlady- sorry i don't know your name ...made sure great covid rules were applied. Toliet facilities were clean as were the eating areas. Somone was smoking behind me on the next table whilst i was eating my meal which i didn't like because i am highly allergic...the landlady brought them an ash tray so i felt not able to challenge...but the person continuously smoked which was really awful for me...i actually don't think they were eating either... However I am so glad to have this new found gem on my doorstep..Well done guys for staying open and trying so hard x

The view is simply stunning; overlooking an incredible bridge, gorgeous hill tops and tranquil river.The staff were also very friendly and accomodating.The food was good, simple and straightforward.The one point which really let it down for us is the drinks. We had a wine and Guiness which were both really bad tasting.Other than that it’s a lovely quaint pub serving good food at a fair price.

We stopped here for lunch and had not prebooked. However , we were accommodated and chose to sit outside under the canopy as it was a lovely day.The views are spectacular! We were served promptly by a young friendly waitress with a very welcoming smile. The menu was great with plenty of choice .This was a recommended to us and I’m so glad we visited.

Booked table for 7pm, still waiting at 9pm for food to come out, when asked was told it had only just been started, not happy

Well organised visit to the Grouse in this marvellous village overlooking the River Dee. Menus were available via the website (we could scan the QR code on the table, which was pretty innovative) or they had paper menus for the less technically gifted. I've got to say, the gammon was cooked to perfection, really tender and not too salty. The rest of the family enjoyed their meals too.

Great spot and good quality pub grub. The staff we great and attentive. I had the house special chicken curry and my partner had the scampi, good food.

Visited here on the Monday with the family and weren't disappointed. The covid rules were clear with hand sanitizer at the entrance and a one way system around the pub. The menus had to be scanned via QR codes which was simple enough to do. We had a starter, kids meal and two adult meals which consisted of the lamb stew and the steak and stout pie. All the staff were very polite, attentive and efficient since we had arrived and all followed covid rules. The food was delicious with no complaints at all as we left feeling content and happy. Obviously at times staff do make mistakes but don't listen to poor reviews as the truth can be stretched. The staff were great including the landlady and walked past on a regular basis and asked if we had a nice meal. They would have been there if we had any issues. No staff should be spoken to and shouted at like we saw a customer do, who pointed at us to make his point and I would like to point out we are not locals. He can be quite happy to take his business elsewhere if I was the owner. Give them a try and make you own mind but I will pop in when I'm driving through in the future.

What a surprise. Travelling back from North Wales and we needed to stop for dinner and spotted The Grouse . Really helpful and booked us in with very late notice, food, staff and a revive excellent. The setting is to die for with beautiful views over the River Dee on a summer’s evening. Highly recommended.

Returned to the Grouse Inn today with the family. Even taking into account the COVID restrictions they were not busy. We waited 1 hour and 30 mins for our meal which didn't arrive. Hardly Gourmet..3 x Scampi and chips and 2 x Kids Chicken nuggets. When I asked on four separate occasions where our food was I was told they would check with the kitchen. On the fourth occasion I watched as the waitress dissapeared into the kitchen then reapear 5 minutes later walk past the outside seating area off to have a cigarette, without even acknowledging our existence. So we left not to return. I dont do poor reviews but the service here was outrageous. I moved from Wales at 19 and yes my accent has softened after 30 years, but its difficult to explain why we had to watch local Welsh folk arrive after us and be served and on desert, and I hadn't even been asked if I wanted a second pint. To the owner of the Grouse Inn you cannot soley rely on your location and views, i hope for the sake of your business and the staff you employ this was a one off.

A great day out from Llangollen to Carrog on the steam train then lunch in The Grouse at Carrog (just 10 minutes up the road from the station if you are walking.) Newly refurbished ~ and looking beautiful! And a menu that suits all tastes with the regular choices including 5 bean chilli and Sunday lunches but now more additional menu options for vegans and vegetarians. A lovely atmosphere, staff helpful ~ will be a regular here!! Congrats! The Grouse is now a destination pub whether walking, taking the train, or driving to the hostelry!! I would advise booking so you are not disappointed!!

A lovely,cosy pub with good beer and a good selection of decent food which was welcome after a moderately long walk along the river. If you are lucky, you will have a fantastic view of the valley, river and steam railway.