downside is it tends to get heaving at
peak times.
POET’S CORNER
56 City Road, Cardiff
029 2045 8714
A regular haunt for many locals as
well as students, it’s easy to see why
they enjoy it so much. With three floors
– including a games room – there’s
plenty to keep you occupied throughout
the evening. Their menu is cheap, but
doesn’t taste it.
YE OLDE BULL INN
14-15 High Street, Newport
01633 420 583
As one of the oldest pubs in the village,
this pub combines traditional pub
characteristics with plasma screen
TVs and an extensively stocked jukebox.
Keeping to its original surroundings,
this vintage establishment also offers
classic pub food and a great range of
beers, making it a guaranteed good
night out.
YE OLDE MURENGER HOUSE
52-53 High Street, Newport
01633 263 977
If you’re after a proper old-fashioned
pub then you can’t get much better than
this. With the best lager around, and
some great home-cooked food, you will
always find a warm welcome here.
THE WESTBOURNE
1 Bryn-y-Mor Road, Swansea
01792 476637
www.westbourneswansea.com
With a Central American aspect to their
delightful menu, this pub is like no other
in its area. With a good showing of live
sport and great cask ales, this will be the
best place for those beach lovers as it’s
the closest to Swansea Bay.
PLOUGH AND HARROW
Monknash nr Cowbridge
01656 890209
www.ploughandharrow.org
As traditional as they come, the Plough
and Harrow has a rich history and
a great warm feel. Taste their great
selection of ales and cider alongside
some traditional welsh pub grub.
Bacchus
THE PELICAN
Ogmore-by-Sea, Bridgend
01656 880 049
www.pelicanpub.co.uk
The Pelican is idyllically situated not far
from the sea, set amongst the quiet and
peace of the Welsh countryside. Expect all
the traditional ales, ciders and food you
could possibly want. It’s the perfect place
to relax after a day at Ogmore Beach.
LOUNGING
BACCHUS
29 Park Place, Cardiff
029 2023 1252
www.bacchuscardiff.co.uk
Formally known as Cardiff Arts Institute,
29 Park Place has transformed itself
from trendy music venue and bar to
become a contemporary, Brains-run
bar and lounge. A relaxed and informal
place to dine and drink with friends and
colleagues, Bacchus offers a tempting
menu filled with tapas, flatbreads and
sharing platters.
BAR CWTCH
Jolyons Hotel, Bute Crescent, Cardiff
029 2048 8775
www.jolyons.co.uk
Twee and cute, this bar is often
overlooked. It has an array of alcohol
that makes an evening on the sofas great
for anyone, and it’s attached to a rather
top notch hotel too.
JUNO LOUNGE
14 Wellfield Road, Roath, Cardiff
029 2019 8990
www.thelounges.co.uk
Quiet, candlelit and cosy, this little
known bar is an excellent place for a
post-date drink or a delicious breakfast
with the Sunday newspapers.
MILGI LOUNGE
213 City Road, Cardiff
029 2047 3150
www.milgilounge.com
A cool vegetarian café/bar/restaurant,
Milgi is great for dates, friends and
pre-drinks. With a yurt in the garden
and regular events, you can expect art
installations, original cocktails and
regular quirks like micro-festivals,
storytelling and performance art.
THE OTLEY ARMS
Forest Road, Treforest
01443 402033
Catering to the thriving local student
community, this atmospheric pub boasts
cheap food, a pool table and a jukebox.
Owned by the Otley Brewing Company,
the 8% ale is easily everybody’s favourite.
Much like Raffles, this is a big hit with
the students of Glamorgan Uni.
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