Rob McElhenney pops in to Wrexham restaurant The Bank
Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds have been busy putting the club and the city on the world map since taking over in 2021.
On Bank Holiday Monday (April 21), Rob was spotted having the time of his life in the away end as Wrexham secured a 2-1 victory at Blackpool's Bloomfield Road.
He was among the 12,266-strong crowd and joined in with Reds fans as they chanted their way to another three points.
But, ahead of that, the It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia star paid a visit to one of Wrexham's establishments.
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The Bank is an independent, family-run bar and bistro, based on High Street in the heart of the city centre.
Established in 2009, it is a popular tapas restaurant that is enjoyed by many.
And, on Friday evening (April 18), they received a visit from Rob and his friends.
He even approved of a new dish idea for customers to enjoy.
The Bank team said: "It was great to welcome Wrexham AFC co-chairman Rob in for dinner tonight. We got the approval for our McElhenney N' Cheese from the man himself ..."
Speaking to the Leader about the visit, they added: "It was great to welcome Rob and his friends here. The fact that they are supporting local businesses is a true representation of the fact that they do care about Wrexham."
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