Despite the name, you won’t be needing your dancing shoes when you rock up at Billy Jeans. The name is a bit of a pun dreamed up by former owners Bill and Jean, but when they wanted to change the record, Robert Kardzis took over, and the name stayed.
Meet Robert, don’t call him Billy or Jean
“One Friday night I told my mum I was moving to Aberystwyth,” says Scottish-born Robert. “I thought it sounded Scottish… but then realised it was in Wales. But I met my wife so I stayed.”
Don’t get egg on your face, but do get your passport stamped
Bike nights are on Monday, but with classic nights, music nights and just plain old good local food to eat, bikers are always welcome.
Wales and Scotland come together (kinda by mistake)
“I tend to chase my hobbies – I like food, bikes, cars and music, so we do that,” he says. “But there is a lot of schoolboy humour here… we abbreviated the café name on our gin and vodka products [to the initials of the cafe] and if you present your helmet at the counter on a Sunday, you get 10% off.”
There’s always something happening at the café
Behind the counter, the staff are all local, as is the food. Primarily known as a breakfast café, they have meat from the local butchers and make their own cakes. But there’s always a special on the go.
The Loft is currently being built on the site and will play host to a bar and live music after Robert finishes building!
“The place feels like a bit of a hub,” says Robert. “The idea of the café is to be quite low key and welcoming. It’s friendly and we get all types of people from all types of groups here, including both choppers and scooters!”
Our recommended route near Billy Jeans, Holywell
North Wales Expressway to the A550, right onto A5104 then left onto A542 over the Horseshoe Pass. Join the A5 to Betws-y-Coed. Hop onto the A470 then turn right onto A548, B5113. Right towards Llangernyw then join B5382 to A544. A543 to Denbigh to A541. Left on B5121 then right back to Billy Jeans.
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MCN Reporter - Saffron's love for motorcycles began early, growing up surrounded by them and riding as soon as she turned 16. She pursued a BA in Creative Writing and Fine Art, followed by a Level 3 Diploma in Journalism from the NCTJ while gaining work experience at a local newspaper. Saffron's career includes various marketing roles in the automotive industry, but her passion for motorcycles led her to join MCN in April 2021. Since she joined, she has dabbled in off-road riding and track time, but touring remains her favourite hobby. Saffron, often seen traveling for features, rides a Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail when not working for MCN.
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