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Established in 1549 and at one time one of the secret meeting places of the Jacobites and an old coaching inn. When it was owned by the Watkin-Williams-Wynne Family it was known as ‘The Crossed Foxes’, this being derived from the ‘Cross Foxes’ that formed part of the family arms. In front of the hotel the family had a large a garden that was lost when the ‘New Road’, long since known as Wynnstay Road, was built to join Well Street with Market Street.
One of its main claims to fame is that it’s mentioned in George Borrow’s ‘Wild Wales’. It was here that, having walked all the way from Llangollen, he treated his trusted guide, John Jones, the weaver, to the only duck he ever tasted. W.G. Lecomber, the wealthy industrialist and a famous Mayor of Ruthin, hosted many of his official lunches here.
In March 2005 Eirian and Jason Jones along with Kelvin and Gaye Clayton, all experienced hoteliers and restaurateurs, took on the refurbishment of The Wynnstay Arms to bring it into the 21st century and develop a unique new venue in the town of Ruthin. Jason is also the head chef that now boasts a contemporary brasserie style restaurant and a cafe bar – serving coffees, lunches, dinners, wines and beers with 7 en-suite rooms.
In November 2005, the Fusions Brasserie was awarded a rosette by the AA for the standard of food and service along with 4 diamonds for the bedrooms, and in November 2006 2 Rosettes and 4 Stars.
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