'Thriving’ Dyserth pub has become ‘the hub of village life once again’

Y Bodunig, on High Street, first opened its doors to the public in 1921, but had began to struggle to make ends meet.

But the future is looking bright once again for Y Bodunig under licensee Peter Winney, himself a Dyserth resident.

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Peter said: “I’ve always lived in Dyserth, so when the opportunity to take over the pub became available, I knew that I could breathe new life back into it and make it the hub of village life once again.

“It’s not always been easy, but with hard work and the support of our locals, we’re now heading in the right direction.

“Along with new customers, people who haven’t visited Y Bodunig for years are coming back in, and can’t believe how much things have changed and how welcome they are made”.

Peter’s wife, Nerys, who has supported him in his endeavours at the pub, added: “We always wanted Y Bodunig to be a place where people could just drop in for a drink and a chat - a safe and friendly environment that everyone can make use of”.”

From day one, Peter said, the plan was to put the Y Bodunig back at the heart of the community, as it used to be.

The pub is open seven days a week, and also sponsors the Dyserth Community Choir, which regularly rehearses at Y Bodunig.

Dyserth Community Choir will also be singing at the pub’s Christmas event on the evening of Monday, December 16.

Peter added: “Y Bodunig is now a thriving, family-friendly, traditional village pub once more.

“Children and dogs are welcome, and we are planning lots of family-inclusive activities over the next few months, including Halloween-themed nights and a special Christmas event in December.

“Plus, we have our regular live music nights, darts nights, quiz nights and lots of televisions showing sports events.”