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Pubs in Tonyrefail

Ridge locals — kitchen hours on wet Tuesdays.

Tonyrefail pubs mix high-street locals with rooms toward the A4119 — bar open does not mean the kitchen is serving. Saturday evenings fill the centre; this is not a seaside lock-in.

Source: Food Standards Agency — food hygiene ratings · Checked: 2026-10-01 · Pubs and food pubs in Tonyrefail, Wales

Wales law: food businesses must display their food hygiene rating at or near each customer entrance. Check ratings at ratings.food.gov.uk.
Hygiene rating must be displayed

What to know

Where to eat

Tonyrefail has local pubs, a baker, fish and chip shop and takeaways. The Tonyrefail Rugby Club (Thomas Street) is a popular community food venue at weekends. The Windmill Restaurant on Waunrhydd Road serves pub-style food and Sunday roasts. For more extensive dining, Pontypridd (6 miles) has the widest local choice including the Bunch of Grapes in Ynysybwl and a growing number of independents. Talbot Green (5 miles, La Luna AA Rosette brasserie) is accessible by taxi.

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Coed Ely Constitutional ClubPub

FSA rating 5/5 — Nant Melyn Terrace.

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Tonyrefail RFCPub

FSA rating 5/5 — 60-62 High Street.

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Thomastown Social Club & InstitutePub

FSA rating 5/5 — Francis Street.

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The Red CowPub

FSA rating 5/5 — Llantrisant Road.

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Also know

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Common questions

Do I need to book for a Sunday roast?
Often yes in popular food pubs. Call ahead in Tonyrefail, especially bank holidays.
Can I bring children or dogs?
Policies vary by pub — some welcome dogs in the bar but not the dining room. Ask when you book.

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