As we celebrate our 50-year anniversary, here's a look back on how we got from there to here.

It all started in 1975 at 4747 McPherson Avenue in St. Louis’s Central West End. Jack Brangle and Jon Dressel, two locals passionate about good food and even better conversation, opened Llywelyn’s with a simple vision: create a place where people could gather, share a meal, and connect. The pub was small and intimate, with just enough room for a few tables and a snug bar. The cooks’ line was next to the bar, so you could see your food being made while chatting with the bartender. It wasn’t polished, but it was real—and the eclectic crowd of writers, artists, academics, and locals who came for good pint and a welcoming place to spend their evening loved it.

In the late eighties, the adjacent property was acquired. A new kitchen was installed, and a dining room was added; the menu was expanded, and Llywelyn’s Pub could now offer a true restaurant setting along with the bar.

In 1997, the present ownership, led by Webster native Chris Marshall, acquired the Pub. The theme was expanded to include both Irish and Scottish selections and Llywelyn’s became known as a “Celtic” Pub. The menus were expanded, the décor and seating arrangements were changed, and the Pub re-opened in the Fall of 1997.

After three successful years, the demand for more seating drove Chris to expand into the second floor. A new full-service bar and seating for restaurant overflow and private parties were opened. Llywelyn’s Loft was an instant hit. Soon after, the parking lot in the rear of the Pub was converted into one of St. Louis’s most hidden and charming beer gardens with a full-service bar and a beautiful mural based on Thomas Guilroy, the famous Guinness beer artist.

Sadly, the location on McPherson is no more, but the feel and tradition live on in the remaining locations. We are proud of Llywelyn’s history of helping breathe life into one of St. Louis’s most iconic neighborhoods.

Landing in Webster and St. Charles

With new partners Scott Kemper and Brett Bennett onboard, Llywelyn’s embarked on its most ambitious project to date in 2003. A large old machine shop in historic Webster Groves was converted into the welcoming new Llywelyn’s Pub. The highlights are an amazingly carved Gaslight Square vintage bar and giant vaulted ceilings overlooking both spacious and cozy seating areas. The menu has been expanded to offer a greater Celtic and American fare selection. A few years later, we added a banquet room with a full-service bar; it is used for both parties and additional restaurant seating.

In 2010, Llywelyn's Pub opened its doors on Main Street in the beautiful Historic St. Charles. Located in the old National Bank building, the pub features seating in a stunning turn-of-the-century vault and an expansive patio overlooking the Missouri River.

If you made it this far, you love history.  Check out this story about Llywelyn's partner Chris Marshall and his journey from working his way from the back of the kitchen at 16 to the front of a truly successful restaurant.

Vision

A passion for our community

Mission

We are dedicated to providing a warm and inviting community gathering place; while celebrating Celtic inspired food and drink. Through our knowledgeable and friendly staff we are committed to a truly personalized guest experience.

Values

At Llywelyn’s Pub we pride ourselves on family; we count on our relationships to ensure we achieve the common goal. The following list is our pledge to you:

• Integrity – we will do the right thing
• Excellence – a consistent quality experience
• Uniqueness – distinctive Celtic inspired atmosphere
• Teamwork – collectively sharing individual talents
• Giving Back – supporting our communities

At Llywelyn’s Pub, our vision is "Passion for Community" and we value giving back to the communities in which we serve.

Since 2013, Llywelyn's Pub has donated over $140,000 to local non-profit charities and deserving community organizations; we have also contributed almost $20,000 in local sponsorships. Due to company policy, we only consider direct donation for tax exempt 501(c) organizations. If you are requesting a donation for a group that does not have a valid tax ID number, please contact us at giving@llywelynspub.com.

Llywelyn's Pub is happy to review any submission for donations. Due to the number of submissions we recieve, we ask that the following form is completed and sent. We will only review submissions processed through this form.

Please note that Dining to Donate Events receive 20% of the daily sales (excluding tax and gratuity). These events are held on the first Monday or Tuesday of each month and a minimum of 100 guests is requested.

Thank you and please sumbit the following form to start the process.

At Llywelyn’s Pub, we have greatly reduced our carbon footprint by initiating programs for recycled goods and energy efficiency. We have installed solar panels at 6 locations, creating our own energy. We have installed paperless hand dryers and we now use recycled goods and services for many of our products. Head to your local pub and dine with the satisfactionn that we are proactive about our environmental impact.

In Webster Groves, park in back in our reserved electric car space and recharge your vehicle while you dine or grab a drink.

Going Green Supporters/Partners:

• Straight Up Solar
• Progressive Waste Solutions
• BluStorm High Speed Hand Dryers
• Clipper Creek Electric Vehicle Charging Station
• Check out this link to our Solar Panel monitoring software in Soulard.