Wrexham and Flintshire locals aiming for 'Best Pub 2025'
We know many customers love a beer garden in the sunshine, their favourite pint on draft and even some classic grub to share with friends and family. So, we've narrowed them down to the top 10.
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Susan Perry, regional editor for the Leader, said: 'It's time for readers to raise a glass in our search for the best pub.
'Our pubs are at the heart of our local communities and we want you to tell us who serves the best pint, who offers their punters the best welcome and hospitality?
'Make sure your local does not miss out and get your nomination in asap so your local can say cheers and call themselves The Leader's best pub.'
You can vote from Monday, July 21 until Friday, August 1.
Voting slips will be available in our paper.
The Leader Best Pub top ten finalists are:
Crown Inn – Village Road, Lixwm, Holywell
George & Dragon – Church Street, Flint
Queens Head Inn – Chester Road, Mold
TableTaps – 28 Lord Street, Wrexham
The Cross Foxes – High Street, Pentre Broughton
The Golden Lion – Chester Road, Rossett
The Long Pull - Chester Street, Wrexham
The Ship Hotel - Market Square, Flint
The Welch Fusilier - Chester Street Wrexham
Y Pentan - Mold
Best of luck to each of the finalists!
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