Red Lion Inn

Situated in the cul-de-sac adjoining St Mary Street and Pwllheli

It is said that monks from the old Priory used to drink at the inn

John Wesley states in his journal that he preached for over an hour outside the inn

In 1851 Census

1881 Census

Sarah James, age 60, Innkeeper
Margaret Morgan, age 20, niece
Margaret Davies, age 15, servant

1891 Census

James Breeze Harries, age 27, Licenced Victualler
Margaretta Harries, age 23, wife
John James, age 25, servant
William Bruse?, age ?, soda water maker
Elizabeth Rees , age 20, servant
Eleanor Morgan, age 15, servant

1895 Kelly's Directory

James Harries, Rewd Lion Public House, Church Street

1901 Census

Elizabeth James, age 23, Innkeeper
Maud James, age 17, sister
Peter Davies, age 14, Stableboy
William Morgan, age 21, boarder, Sailor 

1920 Kelly's Directory

David Richard Evans, Red Lion, Pwllhai

1984 - Islwyn Jones landlord. Owned by Buckley Breweries. August 1984 - £100,000 renovation