Puddlers Arms, Briton Ferry

A large family run, friendly, three room street corner local. The only pub in the West side of Briton Ferry, the owners are in the process of renovating the pub in an ongoing basis. Inside, the main bar is on the right on entry and is decorated in a modern, bright and comfortable theme. Behind is a larger Lounge, mostly used for functions and for food. Whilst to the left is a separate Games room with some sports memorabilia on the walls.

History behind the name:- An Iron Puddler was a worker in iron manufacturing who specialized in puddling, an improved process to convert pig iron into wrought iron with the use of a reverberatory furnace. Puddlers were generally young men as the work required a lot of physical exertion. The strenuous labour, heat and fumes caused Puddlers to often have to retire and find other jobs due to injury and many had a short life expectancy, with most dying in their thirties. They frequently suffered eye problems from staring into the blazing furnace.