Black Boy Inn

[2] Though still referred to by its traditional name, it was officially altered to the 'King's Arms' and, later, the 'Fleur de Lys', until a change of ownership led to the restoration of the old name and the creation of the "Black Boy Inn" as it is today.

Another refers to the nickname given to Charles II by his mother Henrietta Maria of France because of the darkness of his skin and eyes,[6] as well as the fact that Royalists met at the Inn secretly at that time.

[7] In Caernarfon's heyday as a port-town, Northgate Street – on which the Black Boy Inn is situated – was the heart of the red-light district.

[8] The pub has been listed as Grade II, being a rare surviving 17th century building in Caernarfon that still retains some original interior details.

[13] It is also included in CAMRA's 2010 edition of its annual Good Beer Guide, which features the best real ale venues in the United Kingdom.