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National Tap, Aberdare

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Opens at 12:00pm
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Operator: Grey Trees ICB
Cross Street, Aberdare, CF44 7DP (View on Google Map)
(01685) 267310
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Extensively refurbished in 2025, the National Tap is home to nearby Grey Trees Brewery. Housed in the former National School building in the centre of Aberdare, Tap offers up to 6 real ales (5 from the Grey Trees range plus one guest), 7 craft kegs and 2 real ciders. Highly Commended in the 2024 Mid Glamorgan Branch Pub of the Year compeition.

Historic Interest

Former National School Building

Information for this venue is provided by the Mid Glamorgan Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf - Rhondda Cynon Taf
Last updated
26/03/2025
Last surveyed
26/03/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Grey Trees Ind Craft Brewers
Pub ID
GLM/503
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
4:00pm - 10:00pm
Thursday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
2:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
1:00pm - 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 4 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Grey Trees - Diggers Gold TasteMatch Prediction

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Grey Trees - Diggers Gold
Grey Trees - Diggers Gold Session Golden Ale • 4% Spotted 10 times.
Grey Trees - Diggers Gold
Grey Trees - Diggers Gold

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 10 times. recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at National Tap, Aberdare.

ABV 4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Grey Trees - Drummer Boy TasteMatch Prediction

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Grey Trees - Drummer Boy
Grey Trees - Drummer Boy Session Bitter • 4.2% Spotted 7 times.
Grey Trees - Drummer Boy
Grey Trees - Drummer Boy

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 7 times. at National Tap, Aberdare.

ABV 4.2%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Grey Trees - Afghan Pale TasteMatch Prediction

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Grey Trees - Afghan Pale
Grey Trees - Afghan Pale Premium Bitter • 5.4% Spotted 5 times.
Grey Trees - Afghan Pale
Grey Trees - Afghan Pale

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 5 times. at National Tap, Aberdare.

ABV 5.4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Grey Trees - Mosaic Pale Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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Grey Trees - Mosaic Pale Ale
Grey Trees - Mosaic Pale Ale Session Pale Ale • 4.2% Spotted 4 times.
Grey Trees - Mosaic Pale Ale
Grey Trees - Mosaic Pale Ale

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 4 times. at National Tap, Aberdare.

ABV 4.2%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Grey Trees (varies) , Purple Moose (varies) , Salopian (varies)

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Garden Garden
Frontage
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Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Often Williams Brothers
LocAle LocAle
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
Transport
Close to bus routes (130m)
(Bus Station)
Bus Station
Nearby Station (500m)
Aberdare

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