Branch area pubs selling real ale

• Felinfach
  • Griffin Felinfach LD3 0UB ku.oc.niffirghcafnilef@seiriuqne(01874) 620111

    The pub's ethos - the simple things in life done well - says it all. A welcoming country pub, restaurant and rooms, the emphasis here is on good beer and excellent food. The multi-roomed layout allows for discrete areas for drinking and dining. The huge fireplace between the bar and the main dining area dominates during winter, while an Aga lurks in a side room, providing warmth throughout the building. The large garden affords superb views of the surrounding Mountains. Beers are sourced mainly from local breweries.

• Llanwrtyd Wells
  • Neuadd Arms Hotel The Square Llanwrtyd Wells LD5 4RB ku.oc.letohsmraddauen@seiriuqne(01591) 610236

    This large Victorian hotel serves as the tap for the Heart of Wales Brewery. The Bells Bar features a large fireplace and an eclectic mix of furniture. The bells, formerly used to summon servants, remain on one wall, along with the winners' boards from some of the town's unusual competitions. The lounge bar is a little more formal. The hotel takes part in the town's annual events, including a major beer festival over two weekends in November. Good range of Real Ciders.

    A September 2022 report says that brewing at Heart of Wales Brewery is suspended, but guest ales are still available.

• Talybont-on-Usk
  • Star Inn Talybont-on-Usk LD3 7YX (01874) 676635

    Traditional village pub alongside the Brecon and Monmouth canal, popular with visitors. Two separate rooms with stone floors and log fires link to the small central bar which offers a varied range of ales, mainly from independent breweries. The sunny garden is a popular spot when the weather is good and the pub's location makes it an ideal destination for boaters, walkers and cyclists. Opening times for bar and food do change, so worth checking before visiting.