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Australia, Porthmadog

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31-35 High Street, Porthmadog, LL49 9LR (View on Google Map)
(01766) 515957
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A pub since 1864, the Australia was taken over by Purple Moose Brewery in 2017 as their tap house. It is situated in the centre of town next to the bus stops. Two rooms are served by a long wooden bar with six handpumps. The walls are decorated blackboard style and depict various aspects of Purple Moose brewery, including the awards the beers have won over the years and the legend of the Purple Moose. There is a small outdoor seating area at the back. Near to the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railway Station. Most of their core real ale range is available as well as seasonal and special occasion beers.

Historic Interest

A pub since 1864 and originally called The Australia, the pub was renamed Gestiana after the Porthmadog-built schooner Y Gestiana was wrecked on its maiden voyage across the Atlantic. The pub reverted to its original name in 2015. The bus stop outside the pub is known by the pub name hence one can get a bus to Australia.

Information for this venue is provided by the Gwynedd A Mon Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Gestiana; Australia
Local Authority
Gwynedd - Gwynedd
Last updated
17/02/2025
Last surveyed
15/02/2025
Leasehold owner
individual
Freehold owner
Albion Group
Pub ID
SIR/204
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 4:30pm & 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 4:30pm & 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 4:30pm & 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 4:30pm & 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday
Noon - 4:30pm & 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 4:30pm & 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 4:30pm & 5:00pm - 8:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Purple Moose - Cwrw Eryri/Snowdonia Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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Purple Moose - Cwrw Eryri/Snowdonia Ale
Purple Moose - Cwrw Eryri/Snowdonia Ale Session Golden Ale • 3.6% Spotted 9 times.
Purple Moose - Cwrw Eryri/Snowdonia Ale
Purple Moose - Cwrw Eryri/Snowdonia Ale

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 9 times. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Australia, Porthmadog.

ABV 3.6%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Purple Moose - Ochr Dywyll y Mws/Dark Side of the Moose TasteMatch Prediction

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Purple Moose - Ochr Dywyll y Mws/Dark Side of the Moose
Purple Moose - Ochr Dywyll y Mws/Dark Side of the Moose Old Ale • 4.6% Spotted 26 times.
Purple Moose - Ochr Dywyll y Mws/Dark Side of the Moose
Purple Moose - Ochr Dywyll y Mws/Dark Side of the Moose

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 26 times. at Australia, Porthmadog.

ABV 4.6%
Dispense Handpump
Style Old Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Purple Moose - Cwrw Ysgawen/Elderflower Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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Purple Moose - Cwrw Ysgawen/Elderflower Ale
Purple Moose - Cwrw Ysgawen/Elderflower Ale Flavoured Speciality Beers • 4% Spotted 18 times.
Purple Moose - Cwrw Ysgawen/Elderflower Ale
Bronze Award
Purple Moose - Cwrw Ysgawen/Elderflower Ale

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 18 times. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Australia, Porthmadog.

ABV 4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Flavoured Speciality Beers
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Purple Moose - Cwrw Glaslyn/Glaslyn Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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Purple Moose - Cwrw Glaslyn/Glaslyn Ale
Purple Moose - Cwrw Glaslyn/Glaslyn Ale Session Bitter • 4.2% Spotted 5 times.
Purple Moose - Cwrw Glaslyn/Glaslyn Ale
Purple Moose - Cwrw Glaslyn/Glaslyn Ale

Spotted 5 times. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Australia, Porthmadog.

ABV 4.2%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Purple Moose (varies)

Source: Local

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
One on handpump
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
5% off real ale
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (20m)
Main Portmadog bus stands are just outside
Nearby Station (700m)
Porthmadog

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