[2] The building has a fully surrounded central bar which served multiple drinking and dining areas.

[4] During its remodelling in the late 19th century, the building adopted a vernacular revival style although becoming less vigorous over time.

In a newspaper advert in 1847, it was announced that "Rowland of the Nag's Head" had put up a wooded pavilion for the upcoming race days, in which he would sell his ale, with malt and hops, wines and spirits.

[1][4][8] A tall brick chimney, red-brick brew-house and office block was also built behind the pub in 1894,[8] and serves as a modern-day relic of the Soames ownership.

[9] In 2021, the pub was described as the "best in Wrexham", following a public competition launched by local MP Sarah Atherton.

[12] In July 2023, 33 cases of salmonella were connected to the pub, although the exact source of transmission was not identified.

Following the outbreak Marston's deep cleaned the pub and tested staff to prevent any more infections.