A bar has opened in Pontypridd as the town's first-ever speakeasy. Tipsy Owl, which was previously open on Bridge Street and ran pop-ups at Zucco Juice Bar, now has a brand new location. Described as a "hidden gem cocktail bar", you could easily walk past the new venture in Pontypridd without noticing it is there.
The bar is now located down a purple alley at 5 High Street, The Basement, sandwiched between a second-hand shop and a beauty salon. A short walk from the train station, the bar has both indoor and outdoor seating with gorgeous views of the River Taff. It has been totally renovated from scratch and officially opened on Friday, August 2.
Find out about the latest events in Wales by signing up to our What's On newsletter here . READ MORE: I tried Pizza Pilgrims' new Cardiff restaurant and have one key tip if you're going there BEST IN THE UK: This tiny Welsh cocktail bar hidden above a Greggs has been named one of the best in Britain The Tipsy Owl promises delicious cocktails and also has a wide range of gin to choose from. Every three months there is a new specials menu featuring six to eight carefully curated cocktails that reflect the team's connection to the local area.
The bar is open from 4pm to midnight on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays and is open from 4pm to 2am on Fridays and Saturdays. You can book your table here. Tipsy Owl owner Aiden Richards said: "Our vision was deeply influenced by the speakeasy culture of 1920s north America, a period when hidden .