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Rickards Arms, Trefforest

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Operator: Independent
61 Park Street, Trefforest, CF37 1SN (View on Google Map)
(01443) 402305
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Traditional pub, popular with students of the nearby university. Backing onto the railway line, and handy for trains and local buses. Several drinking areas of different character, including a vaulted cellar. The beer garden is very popular with the student population and locals alike, though access is via the upper floor. Opens early until late seven days a week. Under new ownership December 2024.

Information for this venue is provided by the Mid Glamorgan Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf - Rhondda Cynon Taf
Last updated
19/02/2025
Last surveyed
11/01/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Formerly Otley Limited (sold autumn 2024)
Pub ID
GLM/30
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
9:00am - Midnight
Tuesday
9:00am - Midnight
Wednesday
9:00am - Midnight
Thursday
9:00am - Midnight
Friday
9:00am - 1:00am
Saturday
9:00am - 1:00am
Sunday
9:00am - 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Grey Trees - Diggers Gold TasteMatch Prediction

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Grey Trees - Diggers Gold
Grey Trees - Diggers Gold Session Golden Ale • 4%
Grey Trees - Diggers Gold
Grey Trees - Diggers Gold

This beer is served regularly at Rickards Arms, Trefforest.

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

Source: Local

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Not intrusive.
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes
90, 100
Nearby Station (100m)
Trefforest

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