A stone's throw away from the delightful vistas of Barmouth harbour is one of the oldest pubs in North Wales. The Last Inn dates back to the 15th century and started life as a shoemaker's home.

Its rich history is intertwined with the town's own as a natural home to local and passing fishermen and sailors over the past centuries. This history has seeped into the walls of the pub which are also adorned with various nautically themed pictures and trinkets that help give it its distinct charm.

The pub is still very much a traditional inn and as such there are plenty of little nooks and snugs to park yourself in for however long you choose. When I visited on a hot summer's day, the pub offered a cosy respite from the sweltering sun and I was able to enjoy a quiet pint in one of the snugs despite it being relatively full.

For a seaside pub, the charms of The Last Inn are impervious to the changing seasons. While some pubs by the sea rely solely on their location and offer little else, The Last Inn has that inimitable charm reserved only for the oldest pubs and as such it's as appealing in the winter as it is during the summer.

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The veranda outside, which is lined with a row of hanging baskets, has a few booths which are ideal for a drink and a bite to eat when the sun's out. I was sat in a quarry-tiled snug just right of the bar with dried flowers and fairy lights hanging from the ceiling and pictures of the inn from across the years interspersed with wooden boats and old beer adverts.

The sun came in from the window beside me and as I sipped on my pale ale I soon got lost in the pub's immersive atmosphere. It occurred to me that my experience would have been undimmed had there been a storm outside - perhaps seeing the waves crashing in the distance from the comfort of the snug would have even improved it.

Naturally, the pub has strong links with the RNLI - the lifeboat station is just a short walk away - and on the other side of the pub, past the bar, there's a flag signed by past and present crew members as well as historical photos. There’s also a well with fresh spring water forming a pond which you pass on the way along with more seafaring artefacts, including an old diver's helmet.

In terms of beer selection, there was plenty to choose from. I opted for a pint of Beavertown Neck Oil, which set me back £5.70, and it went down a treat. Other draught options included Peroni, Guinness, Carling and a few cask ales. The staff were very friendly and the couple who had ordered lunch next to me were well attended to by the waiters.

A lot of the guests ordered drinks to go at the bar to sit in the picnic area across the road by the harbour's edge. This seemed like a good idea but I was happy where I was and couldn't imagine leaving for a good while to come which says it all about The Last Inn - once you're there, you won't want to leave.

• The popular pub is open seven days a week and serves food every day from 12-3pm and 6pm-9pm with a bar menu, steak menu, burger menu and dessert menu. Guests are advised to book for evening meals. Live music is also played regularly in the evenings.

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