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Dyffryn Arms (Free House)

Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Marston's - BassExcellent4
Picture 1. Dyffryn Arms, Pontfaen, Pembrokeshire
Picture 2. Dyffryn Arms, Pontfaen, Pembrokeshire
Picture 3. Dyffryn Arms, Pontfaen, Pembrokeshire
Jason Jones

Visits Details

13 Jan 2026 (Jack William)
Not a real visit - but saw the pub featured on the main BBC TV news at 6 pm. They are celebrating the New Year today - a tradition kept in the area allegedly since 1752 when 11 days were skipped in September in transition from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar. The pub is clearly still open and the bar area looks remarkably unchanged.
BeerABVScoreNotes
05 Sep 2018 (Jack William)
Lunchtime. Decided to try this after seeing the other entries. The pub was empty when we arrived and to be honest it would have been a bit depressing if another similarly minded couple hadn’t shown up shortly after. We sat on the benches by the road and had a good natter.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Marston's - Bass4.40AcceptableStale.
23 Jul 2018 (Magnus Greel)
Early to mid evening, fairly busy we sat in the left hand bar and joined the merry locals who'd been here far longer. The cosy atmosphere created by the previous soft warm lighting has been replaced by a rather harsh clinical fluorescent tube.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Marston's - Bass4.40ExceptionalPerfect Bass served the old fashioned way.
23 Jul 2018 (ChrisE)
An excellent evening with friendly locals.
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Marston's - Bass4.40ExceptionalPoured from a jug. Superb.
16 Nov 2012 (Magnus Greel)
Evening until close. Three of us kept Bessie and her friendly pub cat occupied for the entire evening.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Marston's - Bass4.40ExcellentServed from the jug with precision measures

About the Dyffryn Arms

The pub sign. Dyffryn Arms, Pontfaen, Pembrokeshire

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional2
Excellent1
Good-
Acceptable1
Poor-

Website.

The pub is found in Pontfaen, Pembrokeshire, SA65 9SE.

This much-loved pub, a reminder of how many country pubs must once have looked, is the hub of life in a secluded valley (Gwaun Valley) whose distinctive cultural traditions include a long history of farmhouse brewing. There is no bar counter - beer is still served by the jug through a sliding serving hatch. Conversation is the main form of entertainment, and the pub's relaxed atmosphere is captivating. A timeless gem to be treated with respect. Unfortunately this pub suffered serious fire damage, but fortunately with no personal injuries, on 24 February 2019 and closed until July 2019 when it re-opened.

We have visited this pub 5 times, seen 1 beer and tried it.

Map location

Postcode: SA65 9SE