A lovely local pub in the traditional style: small but welcoming & friendly. Now no restaurant…read moreupstairs - a real shame as it was superb.

what a breath of fresh air when i popped into the station hotel,no carling anywhere.they hadbecks…read moreveir ,pilsner urquell,and the czech budvar 3 cidars an draught,worthingtons and 2 real ales.the menu looked good too,the specials board was nearly all pie which i was told are all homemade .rabbit pie ,steak and ale,and balmoral pie is what we had, which contained haggis chicken potato and swede .it was great we'll be back as soon as we can arange it

The Belle Vue is classed as one of Merthyr's more upper class establishments (yeah, i know, i'm…read moregiggling too.) Fair play, the place is very nice and airy not like some of the other pubs that clutter up Merthyr High Street. (naming no names, cough; the Vulcan?!) It used to be super pricey but since the recession, sensibly the place has knocked its prices down, ensuring the place is usually quite full. Customers tend to be the older type, so its good for couples or groups that just want a chat and a drink. Background music is played and the place generally has a nice atmosphere. I'm told the food is good and i know its reasonable because in my drunken stupor i told the bloke behind the bar that the menu looked good! But, as i've mentioned in earlier reviews; i'm a drinker, not a .... you know the score by now. Anyway if you happen to be having a wander round the town that is Merthyr Tydfil to call in the Belle Vue. Its nice!

Place practically empty, over 30 mins now still waiting and rude staff. When ever I question food…read moretime est totally ignored

As Wetherspoons go this is my least favourite. Food is horrible, drinks taste as if they've been…read morewatered down and clientèle is quite scary. I was there the other day and a man actually said the See you next Tuesday word pretty loud, and it was only twelve in the afternoon! The food always looks like its been thrown on your plate and i've had to take it back more than once. OK, so its a spoons and drinks are reasonable, food is reasonable but surely that doesn't mean they have to be crap. I'm not overly fussed on the staff in this place, having worked in another Wetherspoons, i'm sure i must have attended a completely different training session to these guys. All look like they have the weight of the world on their shoulders and all seem to rather be on their mobile phones other than in work. Cant blame them really they work long hours, for crap pay... i should know! Anyway if it's cheap nosh your after head over to Rhyd-y-car to the Dragonfly and if your after a cheap drink, although its out the way go to the Bali Glas! Far better atmosphere and divine drinks and staff.

Now, the first time I went to The Vulcan I honestly thought I'd taken a wrong turn and was actually…read morein a bloody mental institute, or a whole new realm of berserk. The place was filled to the brim with absolutely, stark mad, crazy people. And they were everywhere, on the tables, on the bar and literally hanging off the light fittings swigging from cheap cans of whatever was on sale. Me and my friend honestly held hands to go to the toilet, where I was introduced to a girl called Stacey who had fake eyelashes and a weak stomach. I had never ever felt so out of my depth. Seeing bar staff doing shots with every customer was something that was brand spanking new to me but strangely the whole place had like a holiday/party atmosphere and after finding a little cwtch to hang about in with our cans of cider and trembling knees we soon got into the swing of it and amazingly I started to have fun! If you're on a night out in Merthyr I'm told the Vulcan is compulsory before heading to the other wonders of pubs and clubs the borough have to offer. Quite compact, it; 'don't half get hot in ere' One boy told me whilst mopping his wet brow, with his damp sleeve. And he was right; there were bodies everywhere, all a little moist too. Eeeerrrgggghhhhh. Prices are good, almost too good to be true and although in my snobbery ways I was too frightened to sample an actual pint, I drank the cans and bottles that did the trick very nicely thank you. Luckily no one stays long in the Vulcan, everyone seems to just move on so I'd recommend you go to the toilet before you go in and then use the toilets at the next establishment. To say they're not the best is the fairest description I can give. Well worth a wander in thought, just to get the t-shirt!!

The Pant Cad Ivor is is just before the Brecon Mountain in Pant, Merthyr Tydfil and is easy…read moreaccessible to everyone from the community and to passers by. This pub/resturant has had a few owners in the past, but this owner is one of the best, they have taken the pub away and just expanded the resturaunt and decorated tastefully, they offer good quality food at decent prices, great atmospehere, but the only downside is that you do feel at tad rushed because they are so busy and need the tables. The staff are great though and will do anything for you.

Country pub way out in the back country. The Yelp map doesn't know where it is, but I'll tell you:…read moreit's right opposite the church which -is- shown on the map (and which is closed). The outside sign is in Welsh, Tafern Llew Goch. I would never have found this without the locals who took me there, and I have to say it was friendly, warm, and comfy. But I go to pubs for meals, and the menu wasn't entirely to my taste, a little precious and fussy: perhaps the chef is a little too upscale for the venue. I had a burger which was all right.

Probably the best pub in Wales. This place oozes history. Keith, the owner, is a great guy. Ask to…read moresee the tribute room to the welsh borders regt where he has a real vc on display. If you're lucky. A roaring fire will be going and you'll meet gizmo the cat!