Ancient Briton

Ancient Briton Award winning traditional Welsh pub with log fire, serving freshly cooked locally sourced dishes.

Find us in Brecon Beacons National Park at the very top of the Swansea Valley, just 2 miles from the National Show Cave Centre for Wales (Dan Yr Ogof). Proud to offer Real Ale, Real Cider and Real Food (where possible locally sourced).

Well done James. We shouldn’t have favourites but you’re definitely one of ours. James recently took part in a sponsored...
06/09/2026

Well done James. We shouldn’t have favourites but you’re definitely one of ours.

James recently took part in a sponsored dance in support of Maggies Cancer Care Centre.

So proud of you James. Which ever charity you decide to support next time, we’ll 100% support you again.

N&E ❤️❤️

04/09/2026

☀️🌧️ Better late then never, a quick post about the amazing bands this August bank holiday 🌧️☀️

What a weekend we all had. Weeks of sun then in typical British style rain on bank holiday. Did that stop us? No chance! We all had a blast. Thank you to the amazing Soulskunks, Tomos Lewis and No Chains.

Sadly, we were unable to take video of No Chains so please do share if you have any.....

You made everyone's final weekend of the summer a weekend to remember. Here's a few videos to show come rain or shine.....we know how to have a good time.

A special shout out to all the amazing artists we'd had this year.

Milly & The Bandits
Blind Alley
Strait Up - Dire Straits Tribute
Jono - Solo Singer
The Greedy Souls - Oasis Tribute
The Green Tangerine
Miss Lola Lemont
This RIVER
Experience The Beatles - Tribute Band
Filmore Solo
DMF Band
Tomos Lewis
Soulskunks
The Jack Hayward Band

Please do let us know which you'd love to see back in 2027.

Love

N&E 😍

30/08/2026

☀️ SUN’S OUT ☀️

Currently weather is looking good up in Penycae……..

❤️❤️

🎸🎶 Live Music Today - still on 🎶🎸Good old British bull dog spirit isn’t going to stop us. If it’s raining we can seat up...
30/08/2026

🎸🎶 Live Music Today - still on 🎶🎸

Good old British bull dog spirit isn’t going to stop us.

If it’s raining we can seat up to 120 undercover but it was forecast to rain yesterday and the band played in sunshine ☀️

Little Briton opens her hatch at 1-5pm.

If you’re thinking of dining indoors, we have one table left for 2 at 3:15pm. Please call 01639 730273 to nab it.

Until later

N&E ❤️

🎸🎸 It’s still on. No Chains live today from 4pm 🎸🎸Due to the previous few days heavy rain, we’ve had to make a few adjus...
29/08/2026

🎸🎸 It’s still on. No Chains live today from 4pm 🎸🎸

Due to the previous few days heavy rain, we’ve had to make a few adjustments and they will now play as a trio.

Come rain or hopefully some shine we’ve got it covered. We can seat up to 120 in the Pabell so if it rains you’ll be under shelter.

Little Briton as always opens her hatch at 1pm.

Hope to see you all later

N&E ❤️

🍍 Now this is a bit cheeky. 🍍 Served ice cold and available now.
24/08/2026

🍍 Now this is a bit cheeky. 🍍

Served ice cold and available now.

☀️🎸 BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND LIVE MUSIC LINE UP 🎸☀️Probably the last outside music line up for 2026!!! Pop The Ancient into...
24/08/2026

☀️🎸 BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND LIVE MUSIC LINE UP 🎸☀️

Probably the last outside music line up for 2026!!!

Pop The Ancient into your Bank Holiday social diary as it’s going to be epic….

Come rain or shine, we’re literally got you covered. Worst case, we can sit 120 in The Pabell all undercover.

As always, Little Briton opens her hatch at 1pm, outside bar will be open too. Overflow car park will be open.

Get here early to bag your seat, or bring camping chairs and picnic blankets…….

No Chains. Tomos Lewis Soulskunks

Can’t wait. See you then N&E ❤️❤️

Can’t be bothered to cook dinner? Come on over. We’ve a few spaces left for our legendary proper farm to fork Sunday di...
23/08/2026

Can’t be bothered to cook dinner? Come on over. We’ve a few spaces left for our legendary proper farm to fork Sunday dinners.

🐄 Beef from Talybont Farm 🐄
🐷Pork from St Fagans Heritage Museum 🐷
🦃Turkey from Woolston Farm 🦃
…. And our luxury mushroom, chestnut and cranberry roast. 🌰🌰

Little Briton also opens her hatch at 1pm serving hand smashed proper born and bred in Wales beef burgers, pulled chicken burgers and authentic Greek gyros.

What you waiting for???

And here’s a few videos of This RIVER who smashed it out of the park yesterday. Thanks guys. See you again in 2027

N&E ❤️❤️

🇫🇷 A simple French classic - Chicken chasseur. Known in France as poulet chasseur, poulet à la chasseur or poulet sauté ...
22/08/2026

🇫🇷 A simple French classic - Chicken chasseur. Known in France as poulet chasseur, poulet à la chasseur or poulet sauté chasseur. 🇫🇷

Served with pomme purée and fresh greens.

On our specials today.




🌞Don't forget we've live music today!🌞 This RIVER, a Swansea based original and covers band, will be belting out some am...
22/08/2026

🌞Don't forget we've live music today!🌞

This RIVER, a Swansea based original and covers band, will be belting out some amazing tunes from 4:30pm.

Weather forecast is showing sun all day in SA9 so get here early to claim your seat or bring your camping chairs and picnic blankets.

As always, Little Briton opens her hatch at 1pm and the outside bar around 3pm (ish).

If street food is not your thing, we've some space for lunch inside 12-3pm but only 3 tables currently available for this evening. So, please call us on 01639 730273 to reserve your spot.

Hope to see you later.

N&E 😍

Address

Brecon Road, Penycae
Swansea
SA91YY

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 10pm
Tuesday 12pm - 10pm
Wednesday 12pm - 10pm
Thursday 12pm - 10pm
Friday 12pm - 11pm
Saturday 12pm - 11pm
Sunday 12pm - 10pm

Telephone

+441639730273

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