Rising Sun

Entrance to this quiet and charming roadside pub is gained at the rear. A corridor leads to a characterful intimate (and child-free!) public bar with a restored inglenook fireplace and log-burning stove and an old disused stairwell upon which various items like earthenware jugs are displayed. A high back settle runs alongside one wall while horse brasses are fixed to an old thick wooden beam over the fireplace. Further on, the corridor leads to a cosy split level lounge with another log stove. Dotted about the walls are various pictures of the general locality. The lounge gives access to the spacious dining room that doubles as a function room, a fairly recent addition to the building. It's a popular dining venue especially on Sundays so booking is advised. The guest ales are usually Welsh and changed weekly. Outside is a pleasant garden and play area for children. Running alongside the garden is an old railway track bed that once led to Blaenavon Low Level station in the north; Cwmffrwd Halt was a few yards to the south of the pub. Part of the old track bed has been made into boules pitches which has a strong following here with the pub being members of Boules in Gwent and participating in the thriving local league. The pub also takes part in the local crib league while there is a monthly quiz. It's a good base for local walks through Lasgarn Wood where old industries extracting limestone and charcoal burning once took place. Bus stop nearby. Opens 10am for Breakfast