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Australia, Porthmadog

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Opens at 12:00pm
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
other
Freehold owner
Albion Group
Pub ID
SIR/204
Asset of Community Value
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Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 4:30pm & 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 4:30pm & 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 4:30pm & 5:00pm - 8:00pm
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

Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

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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
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
One on handpump
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5% off real ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (20m)
Main Portmadog bus stands are just outside
Nearby Station (700m)
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