A bit away from the thread. However a mention about the Australia pub in Porthmadog. Thought to myself, been in there years ago.
However a funny incident years ago in my coach driving days. The firm was m and h of trefnant. I was being briefed by one of the bosses about a school run I was doing at 6 30 the next day. It was a long way, private school of course. Start st Asaph,Abergele, towyn, Rhyl, Prestatyn, meliden, dyserth , trelawned, lloc, gorsedd, Holywell off to Chester. In the towns in order all the pickups were close to a pub. George and dragon, swan in Rhyl, cross foxes Prestatyn, red lion
Dyserth druids gorsedd etc etc. At one stage the boss said to me "do you know where all these pubs are?" My reply. Never mind know them, so far every one you mentioned I have been inside at one time or another