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Friends Arms, Carmarthen

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Operator: Independent
Old St Clears Road, Carmarthen, SA31 3HH (View on Google Map)
(01267) 234073
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Excellent local hostelry half a mile from Carmarthen town centre. Two well kept ales always available and an occasional extra in the summer. A cosy and friendly atmosphere and a warm welcome, enhanced by two open fires. An open plan bar area with seating and a smaller side room. Popular with sports fans, it has Sky Sports and TNT Sports. Carmarthenshire CAMRA Pub of the Year 2011 and 2017. Hosts a Beer Festival in early summer and December.

Information for this venue is provided by the Carmarthenshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Sir Gaerfyrddin - Carmarthenshire
Last updated
19/03/2025
Last surveyed
18/01/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
CAT/037
Asset of Community Value
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Wednesday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - Midnight
Sunday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Monday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
3:00pm - 11:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
Thornbridge - Jaipur
Thornbridge - Jaipur New World IPA • 5.9% Spotted once
Thornbridge - Jaipur
Thornbridge - Jaipur

New World IPA

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 5.9%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted once
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Gower - Gold , Wye Valley - Butty Bach

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Sky, TNT
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Darts
Real Fire Real Fire
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Beer Festival Beer Festival
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
20p off
Transport
Close to bus routes
222, 322
Closest station (1300m)
Carmarthen
Directions
W of town centre at the bottom of Monument Hill (B3412)

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