A popular social club housed in a fine building sited in its own grounds off the main road. The current building replaced an earlier club in the locality that used to be frequented by railway staff in the days when Pontypool Road (now Pontypool & New Inn) station was a busy junction and locomotive depot. The main bar is to the rear of the premises and is light - thanks to its large windows - and spacious with TV for sport etc. Horse racing is popular and there is a bookmakers stall in the car park. A cosy lounge is to the front as you enter. The ubiquitous Doom Bar has replaced Hancock's HB which had been the resident ale here for years and is joined by 2-3 other ales. Membership entry rules may apply but the small signing in fee is easily recouped due to the competitively priced ales. Note that non-members may not gain entry on particularly busy times such as on rugby international days. Bongo played on Wednesdays.