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Royal Oak, Cardiff

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Cask Ale
Opens Wed at 11:00am
17 Merthyr Road, Whitchurch, Cardiff, CF14 1DA (View on Google Map)
(029) 2062 8287
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The Victorian frontage of this pub seems at odds with the modernised neighbouring shop fronts on either side. A traditional two-roomer with a public bar at the front and a larger room at the rear accessed via a side entrance or from the bar by a short corridor. The front bar is fairly intimate with TVs delivering sports and news; it seems to be where the regulars meet for a chat and to enjoy some craic. Of note here is a copy of the deeds of the premises when it was bought in 1898 for the then princely sum of £1,250. Apart from some photographs, the rear room has a mainly music theme with many black & white pictures depicting musicians, musical instruments, and musical artwork, plus a large 19th century map of the local area. It hosts live bands every Friday and every other Saturday, as well as karaoke on Thursdays. Outdoor seating is available at both the front pavement area and beside the rear entrance. The regular ales are joined by a guest from the approved Enterprise Inns list.

A report from 11th March 2023 said 'no cask ale and didn't appear to have had any for some time'.

Information for this venue is provided by the Cardiff Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Caerdydd - Cardiff
Last updated
Last surveyed
24/03/2015
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
CAR/493
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - Midnight
Thursday
11:00am - Midnight
Friday
11:00am - Midnight
Saturday
11:00am - Midnight
Sunday
11:00am - 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer (See 'about the pub') and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Sharp's - Doom Bar TasteMatch Prediction

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Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4%
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

This beer is served regularly at Royal Oak, Cardiff.

ABV 4%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

St Austell - Tribute TasteMatch Prediction

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St Austell Tribute Pump Clip
St Austell - Tribute Session Pale Ale • 4.2%
St Austell Tribute Pump Clip
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
St Austell - Tribute

This beer is served regularly at Royal Oak, Cardiff.

ABV 4.2%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Newspapers Newspapers
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
Cardiff Bus: 21 23 24 25; Stagecoach: 132
Nearby Station (850m)
Llandaf

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