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Campaign for Real Ale

Mansel Arms

Banc y Mansel
Porthyrhyd
SA32 8BS
Telephone(01267) 275305
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Opening times: Mon–Sat 15:00-23:00; Sun 12:00-22:00

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Friendly and welcoming 18th-century former coaching inn with wood fires in both bars. Has maintained its traditional character. A separate restaurant serves home cooked food. The landlord is passionate about real ale and encourages customers to taste and experience the variety of flavours; 1/3 pint tasting boards available. An in-house cask ale members' club has been established with regular brewery visits and brewers' speaker/taster events. Beers are varied and selected mainly from local and regional brewers. Five ever-changing cask ales on hand pump are usually available Friday to Sunday but always at least three are on during the week. A new ale every couple of days, Over 180 different cask ales introduced in the last twelve months. 2019 - Wales National Pub of the Year! 2023 - West Wales Regional pub of the Year.