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Darran, Risca

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Opens at 12:00pm
2, St Mary Street, Risca, NP11 6GU (View on Google Map)
(01633) 612414
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A Brains house with an open plan interior with dining at one end and a more traditional public bar at the other. It is a versatile establishment in that it is a comfortable environment that caters for either formal or informal dining or drinking, or a place to enjoy live sport. Look out for seasonal specials and attractive dining deals among the food offerings. It's a welcome refreshment stop after the challenge of the steep climb to/from the Scenic Forest Drive and Twmbarlwm. There is disabled access and a WC but access could be a bit tricky, it may be advisable to ask staff for assistance or check before your visit. An extensive refurbishment in late 2016 heralded the arrival of a new menu and additional cask ales.

Historic Interest

Built circa 1800's

Information for this venue is provided by the Gwent Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Church House
Local Authority
Caerffili - Caerphilly
Last updated
03/05/2021
Last surveyed
17/06/2015
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Brain
Pub ID
NEW/35
Asset of Community Value
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 - 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 10:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer (Selected from the Brains range) and 3 regular beers.

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Brains - Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Brains - Bitter
Brains - Bitter Session Bitter • 3.7%
Brains - Bitter
Brains - Bitter

This beer is served regularly at Darran, Risca.

ABV 3.7%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Brains - Rev James Original TasteMatch Prediction

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Brains - Rev James Original
Brains - Rev James Original Premium Bitter • 4.5%
Brains - Rev James Original
Brains - Rev James Original

This beer is served regularly at Darran, Risca.

ABV 4.5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Brains - SA TasteMatch Prediction

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Brains - SA Session Bitter • 4.2%
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Brains - SA

This beer is served regularly at Darran, Risca.

ABV 4.2%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Sky Sports
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Rules on Bar
Games Games
Restaurant Restaurant
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (70m)
X15, X16, 56, 151
Closest station (1500m)
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