Now before you get all judgemental, lets have a little chat about the Wyndham. Yes, it was on Sky…read moreOnes roughest pubs ever and yes it does open at the crack of dawn. Yes the clientele is slightly on the rougher side, but really what do you expect in Merthyr Tydfil. But now, let me tell you a few things about the Wyndham that may come of surprise; the bar stock pretty much everything and anything, prices are god damn reasonable, the music is good and the place is generally very clean. So clean, customers even take their dogs there. Rough, scary looking beasts that once patted are as cute natured as a new born pup. The pub itself is big and airy and in general, a nice place to be. OK, the customers usually have no teeth and are completely plastered before the shops open but let me tell you now, what a bloody educating place the Wyndham is. Be warned, everyone will turn and look as you make your grand entrance, but once again, welcome to Wales! If your lucky enough to not get stared at and actually get involved with the conversation, i can guarantee, hands down, you'll have one of the best little afternoons of your life!

A warm and friendly place with several local ales (also to be recommended) all on top form. Can…read morehighly recommend.

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!

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!