The Old Exchange Abercraf · Brecon Beacons

The Ancient Briton

The walk-to pub: twelve handpumps, home cooking and a proper Welsh welcome.

  • Stroll or 3 min drive
  • Food & drink
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Wedding guests

Every good stay needs a local, and The Old Exchange’s is a belter: a traditional stone country pub a gentle stroll up the valley road, with a real fire, home-cooked food and a bar that takes its ale very seriously indeed.

How seriously? Up to twelve handpumps in high season, pouring a constantly-rotating cast of Welsh and border beers, plus a small army of real ciders. Swansea CAMRA has named it their Pub of the Year on numerous occasions.

In summer the big beer garden opens its own outdoor bar — the “Little Briton” — and the kitchen’s Sunday roast has a devoted following. Our guests rave about it; booking a table is strongly advised.

Worth knowing

  • Named Swansea CAMRA Branch Pub of the Year on numerous occasions.
  • Up to 12 handpumps of rotating real ale, plus up to 6 real ciders.
  • There’s a well-kept campsite and B&B behind the pub — handy intel if friends want to stay nearby.
  • A favourite refuelling stop on Welsh coast-to-coast cycle routes.

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