Gwent CAMRA Online Pub Guide

Blaenau Gwent Borough

Aberbeeg

Mount Pleasant Inn
Brynithel Estate, Brynithel
01495 214920
Mon-Fri 6.30-11; Sat 12-11;12-4.30; Sun 6.30-10.30
A former club, now a pub with public bar, lounge and large function room. HQ of local rugby team.
Hancock's HB, Worthington Best

Abertillery

Commercial Hotel
Market Street
01495 212310
Tue-Thu 12-3, 6.30-11; Fri & Sat 12-11; Sun 12-10.30
Popular town centre pub with half casks fitted to the exterior. A short stroll from a main high street bus stop this pub has a big bar, cosy lounge and dining room. Once owned by Webbs Brewery.
Bass
Updated June 2008

Crown Inn
Victoria Street
01495 212896
Mon-Fri 12.30-5, 6.45-11; Sat 12.30-11 Sun 12-3, 7-10.30
Traditional pub where skittles is played in the public bar. A cosy lounge and restaurant complete the interior. It is advisable to book meals.
Hancock's HB, Worthington BB, Occasional Guest Ale

Newbridge End Inn
Penybont Road, Cwmtillery
01495 213519
6.30-11; 11-11 Sat;12-3, 7-10.30 Sun
Large pub with fairly basic interior & garden play area. Once owned by Phillip's Brewery.
Flower's Original

Rolling Mill
16 Church Street
01495 212418
11-11; 12-3, 6-10.30 Sun
Lively open plan town pub which was once owned by Phillip's Brewery of Newport.
NRA
Updated June 2008

Six Bells Hotel
Victoria Road
01495 212568
12-11; 1-11 Tue & Thur; 12-10.30 Sun
Roadside pub with 2 rooms. Rear views across the valley.
NRA
Updated June 2008

Somerset Hotel
Somerset Street
01495 212410
11-11; 12-10.30 Sun
Busy town pub with two connected rooms. Once owned by Webbs Brewery.
NRA
Updated June 2008

Beaufort

Cendl Inn
Beaufort Hill
01495 350900
12-11; 12-3, 7-11 Sun
Traditional locals' pub; formerly the Beaufort Inn. The name is a Welsh spelling of Kendall, a local family. Alternatively from cenedl, a nation.
NRA
Updated June 2008

Farmers Arms
Beaufort Hill
01495 303897
12-2.30, 5.30-11; 11-11 Fri & Sat; 21-3, 7-10.30 Sun
Comfortable, lively pub with an appeal for younger drinkers.
Carlsberg-Tetley guest beer

Greyhound Inn
Beaufort Rise
01495 302034
Mon, Tue, Thu 2.30-6.30, 7-11
Wed, Fri, Sat 2.30-11;Sun 12-3.45 7-10.30
Friendly locals' pub with a bus stop outside.
Closed/For sale
Updated June 2008

Rhyd Y Blew
Rassau Road, Carmeltown
01495 308935
Mon, Tue, Thu 12-3, 6.30-11
Wed, Fri 12-3, 6-11; Sat 11.30-3.30, 6-11
Sun 12-3, 7-10.30
The name means "Ford of the Hairs". The pub has a multi-level interior giving a choice of discrete areas. Live music on Friday evenings.
NRA
Updated June 2008

Touch of Class
Greenfield Cr, Beaufort, NP23 5PF
01495 302129
NRA
Updated June 2008

Blaina

Bush Inn
High Street
01495 290204
11-11; 12-10.30 Sun
Old pub with a public bar at the front and lounge at the rear.
NRA
Updated Jan 2008

Goodfellas (Formerly the Red Lion)
High Street
01495 292365
5-11, 12-11 Thur-Sat; 12-10.30 Sun
Large, lively pub with bar and lounge. Once owned by Webbs Brewery
NRA
Updated Jan 2008

Queens Hotel
Abertillery Road
01495 290491
7(2 Sat) -11; 12-3, 7-10.30 Sun
Roadside pub with comfortable interior.
NRA
Updated Jan 2008

Royal Exchange
High Street
01495 291383
11-11; 12-10.30 Sun
Closed.
Updated Jan 2008

Tilers Arms
Abertillery Rd
NP13 3EB
01495 292000
11-11; 12-10.30 Sun
Rev. James, Guest Ales
Updated Jan 2008

White Lion
Queen Street
01495 291133
Mon-Fri 7-11; Sat 11.30-11
Sun 12-3, 7-10.30
Pleasant local's pub with a smart interior comprising a public bar and lounge. Quiz night on Wednesday. Once owned by Webbs Brewery.
NRA
Updated Jan 2008

Yew Tree
8 Railway Terrace
01495 290008
Mon-Wed 12-3, 7-11
Thu-Sat 12-3, 6.30-11; Sun 12-3, 7-10.30
Once two separate buildings, the original pub is now a cosy lounge and dining room. The pleasant public bar leads to the garden. Booking is advisable for evening meals.
NRA
Updated Jan 2008

Brynmawr

Bridgend Inn
8 King Street
01495 310721
Mon-Sat 11.30-3, 6.30-11
Sun 12-2, 7-10.30
Comfortable pub with a split level interior. Bus stop nearby.
NRA
Updated June 2008

Bush Inn
Bailey Street
01495 311411
3-11; 12-3, 7-10.30 Sun
Friendly street corner local with an open-plan interior. Distinctive pub sign.
NRA
Updated June 2008

Croeso Inn
103 King Street
01495 312356
6(4 in summer)-11; 12-11 Sat; 12-3, 7-10.30 Sun.
Smart modern lounge bar which caters for all types. The name means welcome in Welsh.
NRA
Updated June 2008

Cymro Inn
22 Bailey Street
01495 310598
7-11; 3-11 Fri & Sat; 7-10.30 Sun
A lively, open-plan bar. The name refers to the Welsh people.
NRA
Updated June 2008

Gold Diggers Arms
122 King Street
01495 310787
12-11; 12-4, 7-10.30 Sun
Traditional pub with a public bar and very comfortable lounge.
NRA
Updated June 2008

Gwesty Bach
Clarence Street
01495 310245
11-11; 12-10.30, 7-10.30 Sun
The "Little Inn" is a popular pub with a cosy lounge and bar. Handily placed for shops and the bus station.
NRA
Updated June 2008

Hobby Horse
30 Greenland Road
01495 310996
12-3, 7-11; 12-3,7-10.30 Sun.
Pleasant back street pub with a restaurant. Patio drinking at front of pub. Don't miss the old Rhymney Brewery sign on the side of the pub.
Guest Beers
Updated June 2008

King William IV
NRA
Updated June 2008

New Griffin Hotel
Beaufort Street
01495 311725
11-11; 12-10.30 Sun.
Hotel under reconstruction with a large bar used for discos and a smaller, quieter room.
NRA
Updated June 2008

Talisman
Market Square
01495 312430
11-5,7-11; 11-11 Fri & Sat; 7-10.30 Sun
Handy refreshment stop for shoppers and bus travellers. Busy bar, comfy lounge and cosy restaurant
NRA
Updated June 2008

Cwm

Baileys Arms
School Terrace
01495 370130
12-11; 12-10.30 Sun
Large refurbished pub with bar, lounge and separate games room. Function room and concert room. Veranda outside, ideal for summer evenings with the family.
Brain Crown Buckley Best, Guest Beers

Ebbw Vale

Angel Inn
Angel Square, Briery Hill
01495 304320
12-11; 12-10.30 Sun
Quiet locals' pub in a locality which used to have 50 pubs in a very small area.
NRA
Updated June 2008

Beaufort Arms
Beaufort Road, NP23 5LH
NRA
Updated June 2008

Castle Inn
High Street, Briery Hill
01495 302641
2-11; 12-10.30 Sun
A one-roomed locals' pub run by a landlord with a firm commitment to real ale. A must for people with a taste for good ale and good music.
NRA
Updated June 2008

County Hotel
Libanus Road
01495 302418
11-11; 12-10.30 Sun
Large corner hotel with a traditional bar and games and dining rooms.
Closed, for sale
Updated June 2008

Drysiog Inn
26 Commercial Street, Briery Hill
01495 350571
12-11; 12-10.30 Sun.
Recently refurbished pub which caters mostly for youngsters, hence busy evenings, especially weekends when entertainment is provided. The name means thorny and could refer to the location.
NRA
Updated June 2008

Kings Arms
Newchurch Road, NP23 5BD
01495 352822
Brains Reverend James, Charles Wells Bombardier
Updated June 2008

Park Hotel
Station Road, Waunlwyd
01495 371431
12-11; 12-10.30 Sun
Large hotel refurbished for the National Garden Festival. Only true hotel in Ebbw Vale. Once owned by Webbs Brewery.
Hancocks HB

Picture House
11-11; 12-10.30 Sun
Wetherspoons conversion of an old Tescos on the site of the former Astoria cinema, hence the name. Large, spacious interior with a no-smoking section and an upstairs area.
EE Welsh, Marstons Pedigree, GK Abbot, guest ales
Updated June 2008

Seven Arches (Formerly Bevans Wine Bar)
62-64 Bethcar Street
01495 301291
9 - 12
NRA
Updated June 2008

Llanhilleth

Carpenters Arms
St Illtyd's
01495 211182
Mon-Fri 7-11, Saturday 12-11
Sun 12-10.30
The pub is close to an ancient church and castle.
Bass

Llanhilleth Hotel
High Street
01495 214267
4-11; 1-11 Sat; 12-3, 7-10.30 Sun
Big roadside former Webbs Brewery pub which extended into a former clothing factory next door. Spacious interior includes an upstairs restaurant and ballroom. Bus stop outside.
Guest Ale
Updated June 2008

Nantyglo

Ffoesmaen Inn
Ffoesmaen Road
01495 310303
6-11; 12-11 Sat; 12-10.30 Sun.
Interior built on traditional lines with public bar and lounge. The name means stone drain.
Hancocks HB

Golden Lion
Queen Street
01495 291522
6.30(1 Fri & Sat)-11; 12-10.30 Sun
Traditional valleys local with public bar and lounge which hosts occasional live music.
NRA
Updated June 2008

Tredegar

Cambrian Hotel
The Circle
01495 711107/723243
11.30-4.30, 6.30-11; 12-3, 7-10.30 Sun
Friendly town-centre pub with a large open fire.
NRA
Updated Sept 2007

Castle

Coach House (Formerly Tredegar Arms)

Mountain Air Inn
Trefil Road, Nant-Y-Bwch
01495 723116
12-11; 12-10.30 Sun
Well-run pub with genial hosts. The public bar is smart with a separate dining area whilst the lounge has a superb collection of ornamental pigs. Close to Bryn Bach Park.

Old Red Lion
Commercial Street
01495 724449
11.30-4.30, 6.30-11; 12-3, 7-10.30
Popular town centre pub with a separate dining area and a large modern function room to the rear.

Olympia (Wetherspoons)
Morgan Street, NP22 3ND
01495 712910
Sun–Thu 9am–midnight; Fri-Sat 9am–1am

Railway Tavern
Sirhowy, Dukestown
01495 722616
12-11; 12-10.30 Sun
Brains SA (occasional)

Trefil

Tafarn Ty Uchaf
01495 717690
Trefil
NP22 4HG

Waunavon

Race Horse Inn
01495 310282
6.45-11; 11.30-2, 6.45-11 Sat; 12-3, 7-10.30 Sun.
Pub set in rugged mountainside. Basic bar with a games room, and a low oak beamed lounge and dining room, the latter with WW2 memorabilia on display. An ex-Rhymney Brewery pub.
Guest Beer