Sea Horse Inn, New Quay

Little bit sceptical of this one - having walked passed it on several occasions. Walk pass 1 - the loudest amateur disco I've heard in a long time. Walk pass 2 - a hen do, where all the hens were wearing high viz jackets.. The promise of karaoke nights inducing dread. Sunday lunch looked a good time to be brave. And what a delight. Chatty locals, friendly staff. Three real ales including the gloriously named Evan Evans Cwrw. Proper authentic pub but maybe a bit too lively for me in the evenings!

The Seahorse is located a couple of minutes up the hill from the beachside shops and restaurants. It is a single room pub with a small bar and cosy rear seating area which houses a pool table and dartboard. The pool table is on the oche of the dartboard so both cannot be played at the same time. I counted two plasma screens, but there were no signs for Sky Sports. During my recent Monday afternoon visit the old-fashioned jukebox was unfortunately off in favour of some daytime TV. Whilst enjoying my pint I noted that there is a quiz here on Thursdays from 20:30 and Sunday is poker night, also from 20:30. A standard keg range was available from the bar alongside cask Evan Evans WPA, Organic Gold and Cwrw. The food stretches to a few premade rolls on the bar. I liked it in here and found the service to be very friendly, I would return.

New Quay Beer Festival 2009 at The Sea Horse Inn. 20th August - Bank Holiday Monday (31st)