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Whistling Badger at the Royal Head, Llanidloes

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4 Short Bridge Street, Llanidloes, SY18 6AD (View on Google Map)
(01686) 412583
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After a brief closure in November 2017, the establishment reopened under a new name as a pub and wine bar. It has been elegantly refurbished, preserving and highlighting its original features. The Royal Head was formed in the 1960s by merging two pubs, the Royal Oak and Kings Head, and is still locally referred to as "the Kings." The larger room showcases original beams, an inglenook fireplace, and distinctive stone walls. The smaller room is styled as a wine bar, designed for dining. A diverse selection of wines, cocktails, premium lagers, and locally bottled cider is also available.

Information for this venue is provided by the Montgomeryshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Royal Head
Local Authority
Powys - Powys
Last updated
17/08/2025
Last surveyed
17/08/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Kevin Jones Cars Limited
Pub ID
MON/13118
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
5:00pm - Midnight
Tuesday
5:00pm - Midnight
Wednesday
4:00pm - Midnight
Thursday
4:00pm - Midnight
Friday
Noon - 1:00am
Saturday
Noon - 1:00am
Sunday
Noon - Midnight
Monday
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Friday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 2 regular beers.

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Wye Valley - Butty Bach TasteMatch Prediction

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Wye Valley - Butty Bach
Wye Valley - Butty Bach Premium Bitter • 4.5% Spotted 13 times.
Wye Valley - Butty Bach
Wye Valley - Butty Bach

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 13 times. at Whistling Badger at the Royal Head, Llanidloes.

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

Wye Valley - HPA TasteMatch Prediction

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Wye Valley - HPA
Wye Valley - HPA Session Pale Ale • 4% Spotted 5 times.
Wye Valley - HPA
Wye Valley - HPA

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 5 times. at Whistling Badger at the Royal Head, Llanidloes.

ABV 4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Accommodation Accommodation
Restaurant Restaurant
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Transport
Close to bus routes
Celtic Travel: X75; Mid Wales Motors: 525

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