WHAT
Pub
WHERE
M4, Junction 41; 6 mins
WHEN
Mon-Weds noon-10pm
Thurs-Sat noon-11pm
Sun 11.30am-10pm
Dog friendly
Free WiFi for visitors
Vegetarian or vegan options
Gluten-free options
Parking available onsite
Roaring fires, flagstone floors, a piano, friendly Welsh welcome and home-cooked food on the doorstep of Afan Forest Park, the Brit is a prince among pubs. Originally built in 1845, it has been eclectically made over with bare stone walls next to illustrated wallpapers, artful knick-knacks, a lamp made from a golden mannequin and Louis XV chairs upholstered in hot pink. Outside, there’s a courtyard garden decorated just as quirkily with the River Afan running past.
Sitting a notch above pub grub, the award-winning food includes vegan pies, moules marinère and fresh mushrooms on brioche toast among the thoughtful lunch options, with heartier steaks and line-caught sea bass on the evening menu. Nearly all the food is homemade.
Walkers and cyclists are warmly welcomed and can stay in one of the four bunk rooms upstairs. The stunning Afan Forest, just up the hill, is a lovely spot to unfurl the legs and enjoy some beautiful scenery.
The Brit Pub,
London Row, Cwmavon,
SA12 9AH
Tel - 01639 680247
Email - Send email to The Brit Pub
Web - www.thebrit.wales
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