Explore the database

The database currently contains details of 1002 pubs and other premises, 256 places and 209 people. There are also 329 photos and postcards, 80 pub signs, 672 newspaper articles, 253 maps and 104 documents. About 134 pubs are still open.

Use the options below to search the database.

N.B. Some pubs do not appear on the maps as we do not have a definite location for them.

Quick search

Browse the database Advanced search

Something not right? Got extra information? Please contact us and tell us more!

Details of pub: Dolau Inn, New Quay / Cei Newydd

Other names:
Address/Location: Spring Gardens
OS Grid Ref: SN3889460080
Opened: c.
Closed: 2016 Type: Pub
Summary: Owned by S A Brains the Brewery, who decided to close it and turn it into a bedroom annexe for the Penwig Hotel, which they also own.

Notes: 1841
(1841 Census)
1846
Tithe Map Name Llanllwchaearn
Field Number 8
Field Name Dolly Inn
Occupier James Davies
Area 38P
Tithe Value 2s.
(Tithe Apportionment)
Passmore, Susan, The Streets of New Quay, 2015, pp. 173-176
1876
John Jones applies to take over licence. Mary Evans owns the property. see att.

1882
"Complaints having been received of a nuisance arising from the existence of a dunghill at the back of Wellington Inn, on the premises of Dolau Inn, the medical officer and the inspector of nuisances were instructed to examine the place and to take such steps as they might deem necessary" CN 10 Nov 1882

1900
A transfer of Dolau Inn, New Quay, from Abraham Davies to James Davies was granted. 27 April 1900

1905
Petty Sessions: Aberaeron; number on list: 39; name of premises: Dolau Inn; Parish / Place: New Quay; Licensee: Davies, James; owner or tenant : tenant; registered owner : John Thomas, Frondolau, New Quay; free or tied: tied; tied to: Buckley Brewery; type of licence: full; on or off licence: on; number of licenced days per week: 6. (1905 list)

Additional information

Newspaper:

Notice for new licence 1876

Date: 1876