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Friends Arms, Carmarthen

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Operator: Independent
Old St Clears Road, Carmarthen, SA31 3HH (View on Google Map)
(01267) 234073
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Excellent local hostelry half a mile from Carmarthen town centre. Two well kept ales always available and an occasional extra in the summer. A cosy and friendly atmosphere and a warm welcome, enhanced by two open fires. An open plan bar area with seating and a smaller side room. Popular with sports fans, it has Sky Sports and TNT Sports. Carmarthenshire CAMRA Pub of the Year 2011 and 2017. Hosts a Beer Festival in early summer and December.

Information for this venue is provided by the Carmarthenshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Sir Gaerfyrddin - Carmarthenshire
Last updated
19/03/2025
Last surveyed
18/01/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
CAT/037
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - Midnight
Sunday
11:00am - 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 1 regular beer.

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Thornbridge - Jaipur TasteMatch Prediction

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Thornbridge - Jaipur
Thornbridge - Jaipur New World IPA • 5.9% Spotted 4 times.
Thornbridge - Jaipur
Thornbridge - Jaipur

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 4 times. at Friends Arms, Carmarthen.

ABV 5.9%
Dispense Handpump
Style New World IPA
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Gower - Gold , Wye Valley - Butty Bach

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Sky, TNT
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Darts
Real Fire Real Fire
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Beer Festival Beer Festival
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20p off
Transport
Close to bus routes
222, 322
Closest station (1300m)
Carmarthen
Directions
W of town centre at the bottom of Monument Hill (B3412)

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