Llanover Arms, Pontypridd

Proper old boys pub. Two ales on - one usually local welsh and the other a guest ale.

Plenty of atmosphere - even if you're under 60 and not welsh the regulars are friendly and accommodating. Easy to be surrounded by a Friday night singsong in here...

17 Aug 2009 16:00

Otley Arms, Treforest

Owned by the same people who run the Bunch of Grapes.

Has a slightly smaller range of ales, though I find the otley beers are better kept, and no gravity cider or continental beers.

Food is also basic - cheap and cheerful compared to the Bunch of Grapes.

Main advantage over the Bunch is the staff are always welcoming and friendly - been here probably half as often as the Bunch of Grapes and yet always get recognised by the staff here.

17 Aug 2009 15:56

The Bunch of Grapes, Pontypridd

One of three Otley owned pubs in the area.

Interior is not too bad, though the layout could be a little better.

Generally a good selection of ales - usually 2-3 otley beers plus 2 or so guest ales, all well kept, a couple of ciders on gravity and some continental beers in bottles.

Main letdown is the staff tend to be generally unfriendly, even if you are a regular - not sure if they prefer Welsh patrons to English.

17 Aug 2009 15:53