Warm canal-side countryside setting at golden hour
Pontypool • Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal

Canal-side food, drinks & warm hospitality.

Relax beside the water, enjoy proper pub food, raise a glass with friends, or join us for one of our special live music and bank holiday events.

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Welcome

A place to slow down, gather round and stay awhile.

Set alongside the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal, The Open Hearth brings together the best parts of a proper local pub: warm hospitality, relaxed dining, good drinks and special event nights throughout the year.

01 Canal-side setting with scenic views
02 Food, drinks and relaxed family-friendly dining
03 Seasonal events, functions and celebrations
Warm traditional pub interior with bar lights
Drinks served in a relaxed pub setting
Canal-side destination

Right on the water, made for memorable visits.

Whether you arrive by car, on foot, by bike, or after a peaceful canal walk, The Open Hearth is perfectly placed for scenic afternoons, relaxed evenings and weekend gatherings beside the Mon & Brec.

Peaceful waterway and countryside landscape
Food & drink

Comforting classics, generous plates and something for everyone.

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Generous cooked meal served on a rustic table

Proper pub food

Relaxed, satisfying dishes made for family meals, date nights and canal-side afternoons.

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Colourful restaurant dish served on a plate

Fresh plates

Starters, small plates and homemade favourites to begin your visit.

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Cocktails and drinks served in warm evening light

Sunday Lunch

Hearty roast dinners with all the trimmings and homemade gravy

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Sunday style roast dinner with vegetables

Burgers & stacks

Homemade burgers, loaded toppings and generous plates with plenty of choice.

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Dessert served with cream and berries

Kids, sides & more

Family-friendly options, sides, specials and extra choices for everyone.

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Special events & live music

Seasonal nights, bank holiday events and more.

Our live music and entertainment nights are arranged around special dates, seasonal moments and bank holidays. Follow us on Facebook or check back here for the latest announcements.

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Bank holiday events

Special entertainment and live music nights planned around key weekends and seasonal dates.

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Bespoke live music nights

One-off performances and social evenings announced in advance through the website and Facebook page.

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Private celebrations

Birthdays, wakes, anniversaries, parties and special gatherings in a warm canal-side venue.

Crowd enjoying live music and evening atmosphere
Elegant private function table setting
Functions

Celebrate somewhere with canal-side character.

From intimate gatherings to bigger celebrations, The Open Hearth offers a warm canal-side backdrop for the moments that matter.

Birthdays Funeral Wakes Anniversaries Private dining Special events Family gatherings
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Pub beer garden with play park
Countryside landscape near water
Restaurant guests dining in warm atmosphere
Friends gathered around a table
Canal style waterside scene
Visit us

Find us beside the canal.

Perfect for food, drinks, functions, special events and a relaxed stop along the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal.

Address The Open Hearth, Wern Road, Sebastopol, Pontypool, NP4 5DR
Call 01495 763752
Enquiries Use our contact form for table, event and function enquiries
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