Three Pigeons Inn in Denbighshire - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Loved our visit here last night. Not just the food, but the experience as a whole. A warm welcome with fun banter and chat throughout the night. Great selection of drinks including of course some German beers on tap. Sat right next to the cost fire. HUGE food portions, but so damn tasty and fresh, absolutely first class. So nice to be able to go out and eat something different. I grew up eating German food so this was a real treat. Finished the night with a cocktail and testing each other with one of the quiz books. Perfect! Shame we are not local, whenever we are in the area we will be back. 10/10

What a brilliant find! Struggled to find somewhere to eat out with friends within the Ruthin area in the evening. Discovered this place. In spite of staff difficulties a superb meal was served up. Would definitely go again and would recommend it to anyone. The landlord and his wife were great, good fun.

Our daughter and I stayed at The Three Pigeons for a week in June. The room was very good for a home base as we explored the ancestral homeland. The view is great from the balcony. The Sauerbraten was fantastic! And Sunday roast was equally good. Nick and Julia may not win Innkeeper of the year but, they are good folks with stories to tell and the tenacity to keep a rural Inn open in the worst of times! Thanks for being there!

Obnoxious, unruly and not very hospitable. With the pantomime season fast approaching, one can only hope that they get rid of the big Turkey behind the bar! The one Saint Nick that nobody wants to see this Christmas. Speaking of Christmas, I’ve had better German sausage at the market.

After reading that terrible, unjust review I feel compelled to comment. Nick and Julia are amazing and yes, different, hosts who are friendly and welcoming and funny. They are managing to maintain a thriving business when other village pubs are being lost by virtue of their hard work, superb food and drink. Goodness knows what the attitude of that particular customer was like for them to have felt that way, but 'do as you would be done by' springs to mind! Frightened their child?? There are way scarier things in this world, get a grip. They also need to. use punctuation correctly and. construct coherent sentences. Keep up the good work 'Pigeons' and see you soon.

My sister and have been. Twice this year for 3 nights in the rooms, and will defiantly return .Food was good and and very nicely presented. We are both appalled at review posted on Sept 2023 by Forest T. Nick was very accommodating and very friendly. He has his own image which is little different. We are all different and should respect others as the are. Keep up the good work Nick

Cannot rate. it was worse than horrible. The experience was shockingly horrendous. We stopped in for drinks and food after a long day spent in Ruthin. The owner was aggressive, intimidating and antagonistic towards us and all we didn't even get to finish telling him our order. He frightened my young child. We had no choice but to leave. It was bizarre. I would stay far away from this place. Especially if you have children. The cursing also was not something we wanted to be around. It was intimidating and worse than no hospitality, he was hostile. We quietly walked out and will never return again.

This is a amazing pub if you are local to Ruthin area, the food smells great I would definitely recommend this pub if you are a big fan of German food and lager

Went for lunch. I've always been a fan of German food and it was a delight to find a place selling it on our doorstep. Great bit of banter with the landlord. Lovely bloke. My girlfriend had an imported german beer shandy (reminded me of a radler I had in Munich) and I had a pepsi to start. We manged to get a table for food despite not booking. We sat outside with a beautiful view of the valley. I ordered the schitzel and my girlfriend had the pretzel wth mustard and salami. Both were delicious. Very authentic, not surprisng seeing as the chef is German. Couldn't rate the place more. Will definitely be going back to try something else on the menu. Not had currywurst in a while ;-)

First, but definitely not the last time we've been here. The food is amazing, the staff is very welcoming, interior looks great, plus point for the music. Thank you for everything.

Food here is top notch. We have eaten schnitzel in the best rated German restaurant in cologne and the Three Pigeons knocks the socks off it. This place is a hidden gem and a must visit for quality food and a nice pint.

Went for Sunday lunch and it was amazing I had the two meat choice Beef and Turkey this came with roast potatoes, stuffing, Yorkshire pudding, and gravy, then the veg arrived WOW there was everything you could want, well worth a visit enjoyed every mouth full.

What an interesting little find! We used trip advisor to find somewhere on our route home and this place came up. On entering, it’s an old tradition pub, lots of dark furniture and various memorabilia on the walls. We were given a warm welcome. The menu was interesting… mainly German dishes although there were English meals and a kids menu available. We went for a Camembert dip to start then 2 German dishes. (Sorry I can’t remember names) but as other reviewers have said, they were huge! They were delicious but we couldn’t finish them. It’s definitely worth a visit if you’re nearby, dogs are welcome and it looks like there are some lovely walks nearby although we didn’t try any.

Was recommended to us by nearby caravan park. What a brilliant find this is. We took the dog with us and no problems at all indeed the welcome the dog got equalled our own!! Food really good with huge portions. So all this added to good beer what more could one ask for?

We decided to book a table here as we were visiting Ruthin and saw that it was dog-friendly. It is in a beautiful, quiet setting with stunning views and has a car park which is free to use for patrons. We took the opportunity to walk the dogs for a couple of miles in the nature reserve opposite, before entering the pub for some food and drink. Both of these were spot on. I tried the Hobgoblin session IPA and Butcombe ale which were both great. My wife had a lime and soda and a glass of Malbec, which was very nice indeed. We shared a starter of Pretzel Breads with Salami and Mustard. My main was the Pork Schnitzel and my wife had the Cheese and Pork Wurst with mash and sauerkraut. All of the food was just perfect. The portions were huge and the quality was spot on. It was all delicious and we were very pleased. I would say it was great value for money. The inside of the pub was large, yet very cosy feeling and the decor was both traditional, welcoming and full of character and stories. The owners are also very welcoming and have stories to tell too! I wish we had been able to stay longer, but we will definitely return for the food, drink, atmosphere and chat. What a find!!! Oh, and Cheesy Madam is something you'll just have to ask the owner about!

Great food, great beer, really friendly landlord and landlady. Def going again a lovely relaxed atmosphere

First time we have visited since change of ownership, to try the Sunday roast. Julia & Niki are a welcoming, flamboyant couple doing their very best to set up a new business. A special local cook is brought in for Sunday lunches which are huge...

Thanks for making our evening last night such a special one. The food was stunning, all six of us were talking positively about it still this morning. Personally the mushroom sauce on my schnitzel was truly amazing as was my partners onion soup. It is...

Visited this weekend with my partner. We’re staying in Ruthin celebrating his birthday. We found this little pub online. The owners were so welcoming and amazing with our two dogs. They gave them so much fuss. We had a fire next to us keeping us...

This place is so good we just had to return the next day for more good food. Nick and Julia are so welcoming and accommodating. The German food is of exceptional quality and plentiful at great prices.

A lovely pub with a great atmosphere! Food was delicious -the choice of German food in a Welsh pub was different but we all enjoyed our choices. A huge selection of drinks were available. Landlord Nik was very friendly and we were well looked after...

We stumbled upon this pub after a much needed pit stop. Lured by the German flag stapled to mast, our curiosity got the better of us. So thirsty and hungry we trodded in. The pub itself is as traditional as you you’ll find, a beautiful...

Of course there is nothing wrong with an unorthodox approach to running a pub and the owners most certainly break the mould of your pub chain and corporate likes. Doing things differently isn’t necessarily a bad thing but is it really too much to ask...

When you visit a pub on the strength of a Newspaper report on the response to a bad trip advisor review you know you're in for something a bit different. The pub is a very old traditional inn with none of the corporate nonsense seen...

I have read about the bad reviews and I do not and will not agree with any of them!!! This place is beautiful inside and out!! God the staff where beyond and best I have ever had and so polite!! The manager should be proud!!...

First rate! Loved the friendly atmosphere. Want to marry the owner Nik. Cant get enough of the food here, it is just fantastic and uniquely German.

We are staying at tge campsite near to the Three Pigeons. We went today for dinner. The owners are friendly & welcoming. We ordered the leek & potato sound with sour dough bread, the mushrooms with blue cheese on ciabarta, for mains the Spicy chicken...

The Landlord looked after us all night. The " Chef " came out to talk us through the very different menu, It was great to see something different instead of the same old stuff every pub does. As the food was quite clearly prepared from...

Visited today for lunch with my husband and two friends, we all had the Jaeger schnitzel oh my goodness it was fantastic only one complaint my belly wasn't big enough!! Nick and Julia we're so friendly, the whole experience was brilliant will definitely be visiting...

Have been looking for a pub with Original German for years, finally found one!! Great food, great menu, good selection of beers. Perfect stop over for Motorhomes, will certainly be seeing you again!! Thank you🍺🍺🥃🥃

While in N Wales we decided on the spur to pop up to Rithin where my wife went to school. A freind from her school days lived close to the 3 pigeons so being hungry to popped. The owners were very welcoming, and I was...

I’ve didn’t listen to any negative reviews and came across this place. It was a Bank Holiday Monday and we hadn’t booked however we were accommodated and stayed for dinner. The food was German themed as the landlord’s wife was German and was absolutely delicious,...

This pub used to be a hidden Gem,Now its a blend of faux German and terrible. The land lord (i think) was rude and full of himself, the food was far from authentic. I was advise to stick to weatherspoons. Poorly maintained and not the...

Visited on 30th May, meeting friends who live locally. The Three Pigeons is exactly my idea of the perfect country pub: proper ambience with wood fires, lots of interesting ‘stuff’ (in this case an amazing collection of beer mats) decorating the roof beams - and...

The managers first words to us where we are seriously understaffed wait here! He told us no dogs allowed in the restaurant, I said we booked for a dog as well, he then looked around the bar area, a lady who was leaving said we...

No idea what the food was like but the offensive manager was not only slow-witted but incredibly rude and so we left. His opening, aggressively delivered, comment was "We are seriously understaffed" as though somehow that was our fault. We had been deluded by other...

Had a absolutely amazing meal food was absolutely amazing staff were lovely and very friendly, great atmosphere would definitely recommend.

We called in the Three Pigeons on the way home intending to just have a pint. We looked at the menu and decided to have a meal having been told the chef was a German person. Excellent meals very tasty ,hot and plenty of it....

We visited The Three Pigeons for a cheeky drink and a meal after a trip into Ruthin with our dog Molly. Absolutely amazing authentic German food. I'd lived over in Germany for 9 years and this was the best Jager schnitzel I've ever had. Very...

Great pub with excellent food! Very dog friendly! We had dinner there last night. Very welcoming to us and our 4 legged companion! Fantastic food with some lovely german dishes. Beer was great! Thoroughly recommended

We were able to visit Three Pigeons again and what a great surprise. New owners and a great and friendly welcome, the beer is great but the new German inspired menu is a revelation! From 'Foot Long Bratwurst' to a brilliantly presented delicate Schnitzel, some...

Fabulous fresh & hearty menu, we booked last minute table for 8! Very accommodating, we ordered starters (tomato soup is amazing 🍅 ) Potatoe cakes were tasty 👌 Mains: massive portions and chunky chips red cabbage burgers 🍔 are delicious & lots of yummy sides...

Lovely cosy pub, very dog friendly. Excellent service, very attentive. Food delicious and very generous portions. Wine really good too. No complaints thank you for a lovely lunch!

The Three Pigeons is lovely quirky old pub, real fires, real ales etc. Its well looked after with attention to detail, very clean and feels loved. Nik (a local man) and his lovely wife Julia are real, friendly, genuine hosts, you will feel very welcome...

We visited this place on Christmas eve, it is our local after all! I felt there was no atmosphere which is such a shame considering the place has had such a good reputation over the years. I felt the owners were uninviting, and the place...

Nick and Julia are the best hosts giving us excellent entertainment & great fun we all were crying laughing, with amazing food, we have an evening to remember. Highly recommend.

The most hilarious evening. What a great time. Wonderful food and the absolute best entertainment from the Landlord and Landlady. Wish we lived closer. Will definitely be back m. Thank you X

We booked a table for 7.30pm. On arrival the landlord informed us there was a little delay on food which we said was fine. We ordered drinks and starters which came in reasonable time. However, by 9.00pm when our mains had still not arrived we...

All hospitality struggling for staff at moment, such a shame. However this did not impact on our lovely meal which was all home made to superb standard. Definitely will be back - thanks 😊

Lovely homely pub. Very welcoming and friendly, pub was under staffed but they went above and beyond to make sure we were sorted out. We just walked in also and they still sorted us out with food and drinks. Views are beautiful. Hidden little gem!

Visited with family while holidaying nearby. Very friendly welcome from the owners. Thoroughly enjoyed every meal we had. Pate and squid starters were lovely and set us up for our mains. It was Sunday so we all had roasts which were hot, tasty and well...

Booked to go this evening as our first “out” out after lockdown. We were not disappointed. It had changed hands since our last visit 10 yrs ago but the place had the same country charm. Warm and friendly welcome from the manage and all staff....

Where to start!!!! Well, first of all we are leaving this place with 2 new best friends!! Arrived at the Pigeons and got welcomed with the coolest guy ever!! (Nik, you’re a legend) he showed us around the place and pointed out fire escapes/exits if...

My partner and three kids stayed here all weekend. The accommodation and views are beautiful. The pub is gorgeous. Really quirky and made us all feel so welcome. The owners, Nik and Julia are beautiful, inside and out and made our stay unforgettable…. We cannot...

We stayed just outside Ruthin and are so glad we had this great pub recommended. Felt like our local as people were so friendly- even to our dog who had a lovely time too. Food really good quality (can recommend the ribs) and fair price....

Booked a table for two due to it being busy on a Sunday. Although being understaffed due to the world we live in at the moment we got our food on time. Our meals were spot on. I read a review off a customer who...

We are from the area and don't usually go out for Sunday lunch but we thought we'd show support for the new owners of the local. As it happened the new chef took over yesterday from the temporary stand in chef. We had a lovely...

We have been visiting the Three Pigeons for ... ermmm... 40 plus years! Played darts there when the darts whizzed over your head and got caught in some old fishing netting if they missed the board!! Due to Covid 19 we have not been there...

Just had Sunday lunch here. Cauliflower and broccoli soup followed by roast turkey. New chef started today, off to a flying start, absolutely superb. Food was hot, tasty, plentiful, quality was first rate. We were both absolutely stuffed. Could not manage a sweet. If anything,...

Had a fantastic evening here. Beer was perfect and the service was very good too. Daren't say anything about Nic the co-owner or he may set his dogs on me. Except to say that his conversation was entertaining. Not had a chance to eat here...

As good a gammon steak as I've ever tasted chips likewise. The steak and ale pie was excellent and of generous size. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and will definitely eat here again. Friendly and efficient waiting on staff.

Slow service, starter was good, main course delivered but no cutlery, plenty of "sorry about that" being given to customers, definitely not a recommend from us

Despite being few diners we had a very long wait for each course. We ordered. The waitress did not know what the, "seasonal veg" was and had to ask the chef. My wife's gammon did not look or taste appetising. My wife sent the egg...

Just checked out after a lovely stay at Hillfort which was one of the apartments above The Three Pigeons Inn. The apartment was fully equipped and clean and had excellent views on a shared balcony. It was lovely watching the sunset. The owners Nik and...

A proper pub with a great atmosphere and above average food. Made to feel really welcome, and had 4/4 great meals in our evening visit

Stopped for Sunday lunch on the way home from our holiday, mainly due to being dog friendly. Great decision, the roasts are delicious as were the desserts. Dogs are only allowed in the bar area but our table was in a fab location. I’d recommend...

Where do I start. Lovely place. Owners where absolutely good made me and my family feel so welcome and was like going home to home. Brilliant place, location, food was 5 star and the pub has wide ranges of drinks for all. Loads to do...

We stayed in one of the apartments above the pub. The apartment was fantastic, extremely well equipped and everything we needed was provided. It was spotlessly clean and very well furnished. Nick and Julia made us feel very welcome, both at the apartment and in...

“Absolutely lovely place to stay, highly recommended!! Clean as a whistle with everything needed and more. Gorgeous views are provided out on a private shared balcony where you can watch the sun go down. We thoroughly enjoyed the convenience of having a lovely welcoming village...

Called up on a Saturday afternoon to ask if we needed to book for 5 people for food. Was told by the owner no it was fine just come down. When we got there we were told they couldn't accommodate us as things had changed...

Absolutely fantastic! Came here for a meal with the family and have to say I was blown away by how lovely the place is. Fabulous food, lovely surroundings, great range of drinks and gins but most of all, the best part are the owners. So...

WOW. This place is a hidden gem for tasty food and drinks . Staff so friendly and attentive . Even asking if a customer wanted a blanket! (We heard them ask another customer) Booked over facebook and quick replies and sorted my booking out with...

We have driven past this little place so many times. This time we decided to make a point of visiting and spending an evening there. We were not disappointed. My partner has a gluten allergy and the Chef came out and discussed with us exactly...

Excellent, we stayed at the three pigeons inn last week and wow !! Set in a lovely little village with breathtaking views , the accommodation was amazing with everything you need , we also had a few beers and a Sunday roast which was amazing...

We stayed in the area and eaten on both days. The food is outstanding. Best lasagne I have ever had on the first night and second day two Sunday lunches that were lovely. Really good prices for such good food. We will definitely be returning....

This was my very first lockdown take out and I was not disappointed. The steak was cooked to perfection and I will need the recipe for the pepper sauce as that really made the meal special.The new management were so friendly and I really could have stayed chatting all evening but I was hungry and the contents of the bag smelt so good!I will certainly be returning again for a take out but can hardly wait for lockdown to be over so I can explore the building as it looks beautiful and the new owners have been making many improvements. I need to be sat on the new Chesterfields next to the fire in the snug!!!

Absolutely delicious vegan roast to take away! So nice to have somewhere local that caters for all diets...Definitely worth talking to them as they had quite a few more options than what's shown on the menu. Nothing is too much trouble and very reasonably priced. Hopefully lockdown will be lifted soon so we can enjoy eating in the lovely restaurant...Until then the take away hits the spot! Thank you very much

Lovely location, good food, large portions and friendly staff, we were really glad that we pick the Three Pigeons for our evening meal

My husband, myself and our dog Alfie visited on Friday 25th sept. Had a table in the bar area, though it didn’t feel like it was any different to the restaurant. Lovely cosy place. Fantastic food and really nice people. They were so friendly and accommodating. Will definitely be back!

Lovely food, friendly people - we couldn’t have asked for more. Our last day before heading back to Norfolk, couldn’t have been a nicer end to our holiday.

Stayed in the apartment above the pub for a week ,spotless and well equipped ,in a great location a short drive to places of interest Pub has a good selection of real ales and the food served was fantastic absolutely no negatives at all Owners are friendly and looked after us very well Will definitely return in the future :-)

We have been regular patrons of the Three Pigeons for many years and were keen to visit again after the trauma of the fire and Covid lockdown. We were actually there on the second evening of food being served. We had two courses and all the dishes were very good indeed. Service , as ever, was very good and attentive. The food is restaurant standard but with prices to match. We just hope the new owners maintain the high standards and don’t spoil the lovely quaint ambience of the pub. It’s a rare gem in the area as lots of pubs and restaurants seem to have closed in recent years.

excellent service and value for money. large beer garden and variety of cask ales . lovely views over vale of clwyd

This pub is amazing, so friendly and welcoming , We came with the white goods dry tool festival 2019, nothing was to much trouble, campsite was perfect, hosts Fantastic, thank you so much, we really appreciate it Neil

Although the kitchens are closed for refurb right now, the atmosphere and ambience here are great, Paul & Debbie run a tight ship and the pub is full of character and is a welcome on a Sunday afternoon in the winter with its roaring fires and excellent menu, some fine dining or bar snacks, and a superb range of ales and wines to choose from, and on top of this they have letting rooms available

Been there a few times a bit of a hit and miss not very friendly landlord a bit offish after all we were paying customers miss a meal out had to wait arrived when everyone else had finished. Maybe they have changed the staff and cook ?

The pub is charming with friendly staff and decent wines/beers. The kitchen was out of action when we visited because of a recent fire I was told. The associated campsite is a simple field with a tap. However, campers can use a single shower/toilet in the pub itself with a separate door to it (£5 key deposit). The campsite is unlikely to improve as the field is for sale with planning permission for 10 holiday chalets.

Having a trip out spotted this In and stopped for a lunch and we were very pleased we did . on entering we were greeted by two lovely Ladies who seated us and presented us with a selection of menu's . As we are small eaters we decided the two course meals would sort us and plumped for fish and chips and sausage and mash . Both were freshly cooked and were presented with fresh veg and both piping hot . We were placed in the dining room ,very old and tastefully furnished with very quiet music of Nat King Cole in the far background , but they have a lovely balcony where you a can sit in the sunlight and view the country side. We then had a lovely sweet . It was a wonderful afternoon out and there was only one draw back my Wife wants to do it EVERY WEEK now. Congratulations to the Chef and the two ladies who looked after us , That's how dining should be! ! !

Booked a table for Sunday lunch on short notice - they could only offer us the bar which was fine as we had our 6 year old granddaughter with us Our son is a celiac and has a severe reaction to gluten. The staff are well versed in what they can offer which was brilliant for him. The food was excellent even our fussy granddaughter who ate off the child’s menu cleared her plate. Friendly owner and staff - highly recommended

Lovely pub and restaurant area with a superb view. The pub has lots of cosy areas to sit and have a drink or meal. The food was superb with a variety of choice on offer from light bites to 'Hearty Mains'. Good prices and friendly staff. Well worth a visit if you are in the area. Hope to come back on our next visit to beautiful Wales.

I booked the pub for my birthday meal with a group of friends. When we got there they had put up ballons and a birthday banner. What a lovely surprise and my friends loved it. We had a lovely meal and lots of drinks so a good night was had by all.

Out of the way and a good find. Nice friendly atmosphere and the food was really good for Sunday lunch. Plenty of room, went as a party of 14. Would recommend if in the area.

We attended for Mother’s Day. Absolutely faultless from start to finish. Paul and Debbie and their staff couldn’t have been nicer. Food and setting was sublime, as always. Best roast dinner (vegetarian) I’ve eaten. We were amazed when the told us they’d done 250 covers that day. The staff were so friendly and the food was so well cooked and presented. Best pub food for miles and miles around.

Great venue for Sunday lunch. A good varied menu delivered without fuss and very promptly. The food was freshly cooked, plentiful and with fresh local ingredients and very tasty.

Nice pub with comfortable dining arrangements. Good pub food. Friendly landlords. Very busy so advisable to book.

My husband and I stopped for lunch whilst staying at nearby Ruthin. The menu offered a fantastic selection of meals. I had a game and field mushroom pie whilst my husband chose the Cajun chicken. The dining area was cosy and very original. The pub had a wonderful friendly atmosphere, equipped with a pool table and various nooks and crannies to appeal to all types of patrons. I would recommend a visit.

We visited the pub for a family birthday and have to say it was fabulous! All of the dishes we ordered were delicious!!

Great welcome, great choice of ales (given a few to try in a small glass), excellent food, very friendly staff. Will be back again soon.

We called on spec last Sunday and were lucky to get a table by the fire. We both had a Sunday lunch - one beef and one pork. Lovely vegetables and Yorkshire puddings accompanied both. We also had the leek and potato soup which was excellent. The pub was dog and child friendly which our miniature schnauzer was pleased about. There were fresh flowers in ladies loo and hand towels! Landlord was very friendly and helpful, as were all the staff we encountered. We hope to return and do the circular walk next time!

On a visit to a weekend break in a hotel in Ruthin Wales the four of us stopped on the way not far from our destination on Friday evening my sister in law and my wife had chosen and booked us a table for four.We arrived probably 45 mins early but upon our arrival we were told that it was ok .My brother in law and I got to order our drinks for the table this was from the owner and his wife who were both pleasant and obliging.The pub was full of character and ornaments that were quirky. The fire was lit and was warm and inviting, we ended up on a lovely round table in the corner.The waitress s were young ladies who were both knowledgeable and on the ball the food was promptly served both fresh and cooked to perfection. Three of us even had to order desserts truly scrumptious,this is not classed as fine dining but the chef deserves a pat on the back his food really delivered. The bill was no problem because it really was worth more than they were charging.A great way to start the weekend off.