Results from the North Wales POTY judging saw the Bridge End, Ruabon as winner with the Mold Alehouse, Mold in second place.
The Miners Arms, Maeshafn has been purchased.
New Marstons pub, the Sun Verge , Rhyl is due to open in October.
A new Dove pub in collaboration with Cwrw Ial is due to open in Abergele in September.
Hafod have brewed a special beer for the Hawarden Beer Festival 'Sir William Ale' after William Gladstone who ironically was a tee-totaller.
Dove from Above has been served in the Strangers Bar in the Houses of Parliament.