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(Pub, External, Key). Published on 27-03-2025

Red Cow, Pontsticill

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Opens at 11:30am
Main Road, Pontsticill, CF48 2UN (View on Google Map)
(01685) 387775
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Delightful traditional pub on the southern edge of Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, it is a popular locals' pub and also attracts walkers and visitors to the nearby Pontsticill reservoir and Brecon Mountain Railway. Liable to open for longer hours in summer- please check for details. 2025 update- can now be reached by bus route 25 from Merthyr.

Historic Interest

Stone built pub on the edge of Parc Genedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog.

Information for this venue is provided by the Mid Glamorgan Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Merthyr Tudful - Merthyr Tydfil
Last updated
27/03/2025
Last surveyed
27/03/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
GLM/19
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Sunday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 4:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 4:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 4:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 4:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Until 9 Thurs-Sat.
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Weekly quiz
Real Fire Real Fire
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
LocAle LocAle
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes
25
Nearby Station (850m)
Pontsticill
Directions
Middle of Village

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