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Castle Inn, Cardigan (Nellie's)

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The management of the pub is handled by the Aberteifi Hotel, across the road for any enquiries.

This two roomed pub is well worth a visit. The former landlord, Bernard Hopkins, had been at the premises for over 80 years (since 1940, when he was a child). Some of the original features have been removed as part of a tasteful restoration but the pub still has an old time feel. Serves two well kept ales from Mantle and Bluestone breweries.

Historic Interest

Early 19th century, Grade II Listed. Historic Wales reference 10472

Information for this venue is provided by the Carmarthenshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Bernard's
Local Authority
Sir Ceredigion - Ceredigion
Last updated
22/07/2024
Last surveyed
13/07/2024
Pub ID
TEI/56
Asset of Community Value

A 200-year-old basic locals’ pub with stables at the rear. It has been in the same family since 1940 and was run by Nellie Hopkins, the longest-serving pub landlady in Wales at 62 years when she died in 2002 aged 92. Originally three rooms, the one on the front right has been used by the family as living room for many years. The public bar on the left still retains its Victorian bar counter but it has a frontage added in c.1980, which is the date the dado panelling was added to the room. The bar back fitting in the public bar includes a till drawer dating from the 1950s, which is the date of the brick fireplace. Note the remains of the glazed screen over the bar counter and the slopes of the door frame. At the rear is the lounge with an old stone fireplace and service via a door to the back of the bar.

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Opening
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Thursday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm
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Facilities
Garden Garden
Covered outdoor drinking area
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