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John Fielding, Cwmbran

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Operator: Wetherspoon
1 Caradoc Road, Southville, Cwmbran, NP44 1PP (View on Google Map)

The former Moonraker Inn, that in its last days hit on lean times, has been successfully remodelled by JD Wetherspoon (JDW) to bring to the town centre a welcome choice of real ales in a town where choice is scarce. It takes its name from a local hero of the Battle of Rorke's Drift (22-23 January 1879), who signed up as an under age army recruit as John Williams and who returned to live in the town for many years. The standard nationally listed ales sit alongside interesting guest ales, with usually at least one from a local Welsh brewery as well as others from further afield. A choice of Weston's cider is also available. The extensive food menu and weekly special days apply. The popular JDW format of a spacious interior with several seating areas is evident here although the lack of natural light in the central area gives a constant subdued lighting effect. One feature to the right hand side of the bar is a display of casks and a chalk outline map of Wales indicating where some of the Welsh guest ales come from. Tucked around the side at the far end of the bar is a "What's On" information board. Handily placed, it is just a couple of minutes from the bus station and leisure block, five minutes from the railway station, and adjacent to the shopping mall. Free parking is nearby, but often full.

Information for this venue is provided by the Gwent Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Moonraker Inn
Local Authority
Torfaen - Torfaen
Last updated
04/03/2025
Last surveyed
22/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Wetherspoon
Pub ID
NEW/215
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
8:00am - Midnight
Tuesday
8:00am - Midnight
Wednesday
8:00am - Midnight
Thursday
8:00am - Midnight
Friday
8:00am - 1:00am
Saturday
8:00am - 1:00am
Sunday
8:00am - Midnight
Monday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
8:00am - 11:00pm

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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers (Often local) and 3 regular beers.

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Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5%
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

This beer is served regularly at John Fielding, Cwmbran.

ABV 5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Ruddles - Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Ruddles - Best Bitter
Ruddles - Best Bitter Session Bitter • 3.4%
Ruddles - Best Bitter
Ruddles - Best Bitter

This beer is served regularly at John Fielding, Cwmbran.

ABV 3.4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Sharp's - Doom Bar TasteMatch Prediction

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Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4%
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

This beer is served regularly at John Fielding, Cwmbran.

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

Thornbridge - Jaipur TasteMatch Prediction

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Thornbridge - Jaipur
Thornbridge - Jaipur New World IPA • 5.9% Spotted once.
Thornbridge - Jaipur
Thornbridge - Jaipur

Spotted once. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at John Fielding, Cwmbran.

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

Source: National


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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Public car park to rear and side of pub.
Games Games
Board games available with a paid deposit.
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
TheCloud, free
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Beer Festival Beer Festival
JDW national festivals
Quiet Quiet
CAMRA Voucher Scheme CAMRA Voucher Scheme
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (200m)
Stagecoach: X3; X24, 21, 23, 30, 63; Newport Bus: 29B; Phil Anslow Coaches: X1
Nearby Station (425m)
Cwmbran

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