The Bell Hotel, Newtown

Initially appears to be an unprepossessing establishment, but the decorative ironwork beside the ground- and first-floor windows catches the eye and the two-part bar and side room with a pool table are all tidy enough. Simply furnished and plainly decorated, but still operates as a basic hotel too. A surprisingly decent pint of the local Monty's MPA (£2.90) was available from one of two handpumps on the main counter.