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Red Cow, Pontsticill

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Main Road, Pontsticill, CF48 2UN (View on Google Map)
(01685) 387775
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Delightful traditional pub on the southern edge of Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, it is a popular locals' pub and also attracts walkers and visitors to the nearby Pontsticill reservoir and Brecon Mountain Railway. Liable to open for longer hours in summer- please check for details. 2025 update- can now be reached by bus route 25 from Merthyr.

Historic Interest

Stone built pub on the edge of Parc Genedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog.

Information for this venue is provided by the Mid Glamorgan Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Merthyr Tudful - Merthyr Tydfil
Last updated
Last surveyed
13/01/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
GLM/19
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Sunday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 4:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 4:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 4:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 4:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Wye Valley - Butty Bach TasteMatch Prediction

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Wye Valley - Butty Bach
Wye Valley - Butty Bach Premium Bitter • 4.5% Spotted 4 times
Wye Valley - Butty Bach
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Wye Valley - Butty Bach

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 4 times. at Red Cow, Pontsticill.

ABV 4.5%
Cask
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Grey Trees - Mosaic Pale Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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Grey Trees - Mosaic Pale Ale
Grey Trees - Mosaic Pale Ale Session Pale Ale • 4.2% Spotted once
Grey Trees - Mosaic Pale Ale
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Grey Trees - Mosaic Pale Ale

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 5 days ago at Red Cow, Pontsticill.

ABV 4.2%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Grey Trees (varies) , Wye Valley (varies)

Source: Local

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Until 9 Thurs-Sat.
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Wednesday quiz
Real Fire Real Fire
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Quiet Quiet
Transport
Directions
Middle of Village

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