A roadside pub on the A472 between Usk and Pontypool, which was CAMRA South & Mid Wales Pub of the Year in 1990.
The Rising Sun
A handsome Victorian Grade II listed former National Inventory pub, on the west side of the city in an area where most of the surrounding housing has been demolished. The interior has been damaged by fire and flooding, and little of the original fittings probably now survive. The current owner has made repeated applications for planning permission to convert it into flats.
The Bull
A cream-painted pub in the busy High Street of this commuter village, still displaying traditional McMullen’s livery.
The Jolly Miller
A Victorian roadside mock-Tudor pub that in recent times became the “Chilli Pad” Indian restaurant, which has also now failed.
The Rising Sun
A distinctive bow-windowed stone-built pub, originally opened in 1913, still bearing a sign saying “Now Open All Day”. Since converted to housing.
The Calcot Arms
A long-closed roadside pub on the former A55 approaching the town from the south-east, now in a very sorry state. Its decline probably goes back to when the town was bypassed.
The Ring O’Bells
A solid-looking pub in a warehouse district on the north-east side of the city centre. Now converted into offices and renamed Bolton House.
The Plough
An attractive village pub in the shadow of the North Downs near Ashford, that has recently been put up for sale by brewers Shepherd Neame.
The Star & Garter
A white-painted street-corner pub on the west side of the city centre near the University, that appears to have been given something of a trendy makeover, at least in its signage. Demolition has now been approved, to be replaced by – you’ve guessed it – student housing.
The Florist
An impressive early-Victorian pub in the Italianate style, yet another casualty of Robinsons’ drastic cull of their tied estate. Robinsons are always quick to remove the signage from their pubs.
(My own picture)
The Darlaston Inn
A prominent landmark at the A34/A51 junction just north of Stone, this pub is actually situated within the roundabout. In recent years it has concentrated mostly on the dining trade.
(My own picture)
The Red House
A substantial free-standing pub right in the centre of this former mining town.
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