The Skinny Dog

You'll find The Skinny Dog right on Broadway, where it's been doing what proper pubs do—serving good beer, better company, and the kind of atmosphere that doesn't need Instagram to prove itself. This is the sort of place where regulars have their spots and newcomers get welcomed in the same breath, with sticky floors and honest lighting that actually lets you see who you're talking to. The ratings speak for themselves, but what really matters is that it feels like Pontypridd—unpretentious, straightforward, and genuinely welcoming. It's the pub you'd bring a mate to because they'll actually enjoy it, not because it's fashionable.