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Rickards, Treforest, Pontypridd

Park Street
Pontypridd
CF37 1SN

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Steve O'Gorman left this review about Rickards

I've been coming here occasionally for a few years because it's near the station and they sell Digger's Gold. But I feel less inclined to come back every time I call in. It's full of extremely know-it-all blokes (too old to be students, but obviously not in salaried work at 4.00 on a Tuesday). The young women with the babies and the games on their tablets have gone, thankfully. Group of middle-aged locals at another table. No music on; no obvious TV sport from where I'm sitting: other than the pint, the only things in its favour. I think I'll make my excuses and leave. I'll see what the Otley is like next time I'm between trains. Can't be as bad as this.

On 11th March 2025 - rating: 3
[User has posted 26 recommendations about 22 pubs]

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Quinno _ left this review about Rickards

Modernised local. Staple shaped interior, partially in darkness and pretty charmless all-round with a nasty salmony purple colour; “a fine example of how to ruin a pub with careless modernisation” indeed. Pool table off left. Three cask: 2x Grey Trees & Brains Red Dragon (NBSS 3) which means it’s GBG listed. But frankly I wouldn’t bother unless you’re a completist.

On 23rd April 2024 - rating: 4
[User has posted 5552 recommendations about 5533 pubs]

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Graham Coombs left this review about Rickards Arms Hotel

A fine example of how to ruin a pub with careless modernisation. A motley assortment of light wood furniture, recycled floorboard bar front, DIY bar back and a colour scheme of white walls with dark grey highlights does not produce a good effect and leaves you wondering what it used to be like. A curious arched TV area at the back feels more like a coal mine, perhaps to keep the locals happy. Amazingly though, the house ale is the award-winning Grey Trees Diggers Gold, in excellent condition, joined by a guest which at this point was Brecon Lovely Tackle. Friendly enough, good beer, and with a proper garden as well - perhaps it will improve in time.

On 11th February 2020 - rating: 6
[User has posted 3641 recommendations about 3576 pubs]