No 12 Cocktail Bar Pontypridd

You'll find No 12 tucked away on Market Street, where the old town's still got some life in it. Walk in and you're immediately somewhere that takes its drinks seriously—the bartenders actually know what they're doing, which isn't something you can say about everywhere round here. The space has got a sophisticated edge without feeling like it's trying too hard; it's the kind of place where locals genuinely want to spend an evening, not somewhere that's dressed up for Instagram. The cocktail list reads like people who understand their craft have actually thought about it, and the ££ pricing means you're not getting fleeced for decent drinks. It's become the proper alternative to the usual high street chains, and that matters in Pontypridd.