Have A Great Night Out in Rhondda Cynon Taf
If you fancy a night out after a fun filled day exploring, there’s loads to discover in Rhondda Cynon Taf. We have a range of town centres to suit every vibe, all accessible via car, train or bus.
Cocktails and wine bars
Rhondda Cynon Taf is the perfect place to go ‘out-out’. See the list of some of our favourite venues, dance the night away or pop in for a pint, the night is what you make of it!
Tipsy Owl, off High Street, Pontypridd
The Tipsy Owl is a "hidden" speakeasy cocktail bar off High Street, Pontypridd. An electric atmosphere awaits you, with live music, cocktails and coffee. This hidden gem was voted Best Bar in Wales 2025, and it’s easy to see why!
No 12 Cocktail Bar, Market Street, Pontypridd
No 12 Cocktail Bar offers cocktails, live music and tapas in a lively intimate setting. As well as live performers, you can have a go yourself at karaoke! Keep an eye out for special events and performances, such as afternoon tea’s, bottomless brunches and drag performances.
Welcoming locals, great beer
Rhondda Cynon Taf has so many places to enjoy for an evening, we don’t have the space to list them all. Drink like a local by visiting some of our favourites below:
The Bunch of Grapes, Pontypridd
The Bunch of Grapes is an award-winning historic pub dating back to the mid-1800s. Special food and drink events occur throughout the year. It consistently features in the Good Food Guide, and the bar is renowned for its unique variety and range of guest craft beers and ciders. This includes its own range of award winning CWRW Otley craft beers from its onsite micro-brewery.
Otley Brewpub and Kitchen, Treforest
The Otley Brewpub and Kitchen is an independent bar and restaurant that serves, among a huge range of others, its very own Mabby Brewing Co beer – developed by an award-winning brewer.
Clwb Y Bont, Pontypridd
This iconic bar is the place to be in Pontypridd, with an events schedule from live music to quizzes. Clwb Y Bont is the perfect place to visit to experience authentic Welsh culture, practice your Welsh or soak in the Welsh language music!
Grey Trees Brewery National Tap, Aberdare
Grey Trees Brewery makes the very best crafted ales from fresh Welsh water sources. The National Tap is a store-front bar for Grey Trees Brewery, where you can taste and enjoy the beers on site, or buy some to take home. Offering indoor and outdoor seating, there are no bog-standard lagers here and no big brand names, just the finest selection from independent brewers.
Dinner Date
Come and enjoy our range of delicious food, experience the famous warm welcome of the Valleys in locations worth sharing.
Janet's Authentic Northen Chinese, Pontypridd
Janet's is a small eatery with a huge reputation. It has won a range of national awards for its beautifully presented and delicious authentic meals and named one of the best restaurants in Wales, even being featured on TV on the BBC!
La Luna, Pontyclun
This award-winning Tapas bar and restaurant is great for all occasions, with a huge range of drinks, speciality desserts and cocktails. Enjoy a delicious casual lunch, a special evening meal or a great night out with friends and cocktails in its secret, private entertainment areas!
Blok Restaurant, Lanelay Hall, Lanelay Road, Talbot Green
Blok is based in the stunning Lanelay Hall Hotel, offering fine dining from fire that draws from the best of British flavours. You can also enjoy signature cocktails, mocktails and extensive wine menu. Dine on world class cuisine, with Blok being listed in the Worlds 101 Best Steak Restaurants 2025!
Llechwen Hall Restaurant, outskirts of Pontypridd
Set in a beautiful countryside location, Llechwen Hall and Hotel offers something for all tastes. There are informal breakfast and lunch light bite options, or you can enjoy a formal and romantic evening meal – you can even make a stay of it. Its afternoon teas are very popular and there is also a Sunday roast option.
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