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The Roberttown

Discover The Roberttown, a 4.2-star hotel in Ynysybwl, Pontypridd. Enjoy comfortable accommodation and honest guest reviews for your booking decision.

Robert St, Ynysybwl, Pontypridd CF37 3DU, United Kingdom View on map
8.4/10
Very Good Based on 74 recent guest reviews
What recent guests emphasize

The Roberttown

Guests highlight excellent food and friendly service alongside a lively atmosphere with plenty of entertainment options.

Guests often praise

  • High-quality, well-presented food that receives consistent compliments.
  • Friendly and welcoming staff creating a warm, local atmosphere.
  • Varied entertainment including snooker, pool tables, darts, and multiple TVs for sports.
  • Spacious beer garden and comfortable function room available for hire.
  • Good value for money as noted by several guests.

Worth knowing

  • The place functions more as a lively pub with hotel accommodations, appealing to those looking for a social environment.
  • The atmosphere is often described as friendly and mixed-age, making it suitable for various groups.
  • Entertainment is especially featured on weekend nights, with live music and sports viewings.
  • Guests indicate the venue is well-suited for social gatherings and casual outings rather than a quiet stay.
  • Some comments reference returning after years, suggesting consistent service and upkeep.

Best for

  • Guests seeking a vibrant local pub experience with food and drinks.
  • Sports fans wanting a sociable setting to watch games with friends.
  • Groups looking to hire a function room or enjoy pub games like snooker and darts.
  • Visitors valuing friendly staff and a lively community atmosphere.
  • Those appreciating good value meals in a casual environment.
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About this property

Welcome to The Roberttown

The Roberttown is a traditionally styled hotel located on Robert St in Ynysybwl, Pontypridd. With a 4.2 rating from 74 reviews, it offers a welcoming atmosphere that blends a local pub setting with hotel amenities. Guests can expect a lively environment featuring a large bar area equipped with pool and snooker tables, darts, and multiple TV screens showing sporting events.

Facilities include a spacious beer garden and an upstairs function room suitable for various gatherings, contributing to the venue’s appeal for both casual visitors and event attendees. The combination of good food and drink, described by guests as high quality and well presented, supports a social and friendly atmosphere that many reviewers appreciate.

Reviewers highlight the establishment’s attentiveness to service and reasonable pricing, making it an attractive choice for those seeking a comfortable local spot with recreational activities. A mix of ages and a welcoming management team help foster a lively and inclusive environment. This setting is well suited for travelers looking for a casual stay with easy access to community-style entertainment.

Located in the Pontypridd area, The Roberttown provides a convenient base for guests who appreciate a traditional pub experience alongside their accommodation. Contact is available via +44 1443 791574 for direct inquiries.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

JW
John Williams Apr 18, 2026
10

Excellent service. Food of a high quality and presented in a mouth watering fashion. Will be returning very soon

AW
Aled Williams Apr 15, 2026
10

Food was amazing service impeccable and good value for money. Can't wait to return

OR
Owain Riseborough Mar 11, 2026
10

Watch the rugby here last night and had a great time. Big bar with a pool table and darts board, lots of tvs and a good selection of beers. The staff where great and the customers friendly. Big beer garden out back

KH
Karl Hocking Feb 27, 2026
10

Been yrs since last went there but now a lovely modern pub great beer garden and function room upstairs

LM
Lee Matthews Feb 25, 2026
10

Great local pub, with full size snooker table and pool tables and dart board. Great atmosphere with good people..

LE
Lisa Edwards Jan 10, 2026
10

Love coming hear friendly always a great night out there singer tonight was awesome blinking brilliant fair play

IR
Ian Read Jan 07, 2026
10

A very friendly place to go, with mixed ages, lively, with a welcoming management, a snooker table, pool tables, darts, TV screens around the room for sporting events, a really nice function room for hire upstairs, entertainment on Saturday nights and reasonable prices. Highly recommended.

AT
Adrian Taylor Dec 25, 2025
10

A very friendly old pub, full of locals enjoying each other company the pub has full size snooker table Fab place.

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