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Mansel Arms, Porthyrhyd

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Cask Ale Real Cider
Opens at Noon
Operator: Independent
Banc y Mansel, Porthyrhyd, SA32 8BS (View on Google Map)
(01267) 892234
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Friendly and welcoming 18th-century former coaching inn with a wood fire. Upon entry, a small cosy bar to the left and to the right a larger seating area. Four ever-changing cask ales on hand pump are available Friday to Sunday but always at least three are on during the week. Beers are varied from local and regional brewers. Freshly cooked meals are on offer Tuesday to Saturday and traditional roasts on a Sunday lunchtime. Advanced booking advisable. An in-house cask ale members' club has been established with regular brewery visits and brewers' speaker/taster events.

Information for this venue is provided by the Carmarthenshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Sir Gaerfyrddin - Carmarthenshire
Last updated
Last surveyed
17/02/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
CAT/220
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
2:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 2:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Rhymney - Export TasteMatch Prediction

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Rhymney - Export
Rhymney - Export Premium Bitter • 5% Spotted 13 times
Rhymney - Export
Rhymney - Export

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 13 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Mansel Arms, Porthyrhyd.

ABV 5%
Cask
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Vocation - Heart & Soul TasteMatch Prediction

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Vocation - Heart & Soul
Vocation - Heart & Soul Premium Golden Ale • 4.4% Spotted once
Vocation - Heart & Soul
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Vocation - Heart & Soul

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Mansel Arms, Porthyrhyd.

ABV 4.4%
Style Premium Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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 once
Purple Moose - Cwrw Eryri/Snowdonia Ale
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Purple Moose - Cwrw Eryri/Snowdonia Ale

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Mansel Arms, Porthyrhyd.

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

Jennings - Sneck Lifter TasteMatch Prediction

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Jennings - Sneck Lifter
Jennings - Sneck Lifter Old Ale • 5.1% Spotted once
Jennings - Sneck Lifter
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Jennings - Sneck Lifter

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Mansel Arms, Porthyrhyd.

ABV 5.1%
Style Old Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Harbwr - Caldey Lollipop TasteMatch Prediction

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Harbwr - Caldey Lollipop
Harbwr - Caldey Lollipop Premium Pale Ale • 4.5% Spotted once
Harbwr - Caldey Lollipop
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Harbwr - Caldey Lollipop

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Mansel Arms, Porthyrhyd.

ABV 4.5%
Style Premium Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Brass Castle - Hazelnut Mild TasteMatch Prediction

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Brass Castle - Hazelnut Mild
Brass Castle - Hazelnut Mild Strong Mild • 4.2% Spotted once
Brass Castle - Hazelnut Mild
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Brass Castle - Hazelnut Mild

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Mansel Arms, Porthyrhyd.

ABV 4.2%
Style Strong Mild
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free Yes

4Ts - English Stout TasteMatch Prediction

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4Ts - English Stout
4Ts - English Stout Strong Stout • 5% Spotted once
4Ts - English Stout
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
4Ts - English Stout

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Mansel Arms, Porthyrhyd.

ABV 5%
Style Strong Stout
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Evan Evans - Warrior , Fine Tuned - Free Style

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Major events
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Tuesday to Saturday and Sunday Lunch
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
There is step free access via the rear entrance to the pub. There is not an accessible toilet.
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Games Games
Darts
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
LocAle LocAle
Beer Festival Beer Festival
May and November
Transport
Close to bus routes (20m)
129 (Monday - Saturday)
Directions
On B4310 between Porthyrhyd and Drefach

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