So you’re hungry? 2005

By Dr Obnoxious -
In response to a few e-mails from visiting fans with regard to spending the weekend in the Pearl of the Valleys and having a meal out to celebrate getting three points at PP, here’s a DMFM recommended eating guide for Merthyr Tydfil;

Bwyty Arbennig, High Street, Cefn Coed Y Cymer
Aberglais Inn, Pontsarn
Nant Ddu Lodge, A470
Anne’s Pantry, Lower High Street, Merthyr Tydfil
Chaplins, Lower High Street, Merthyr Tydfil
Red Cow, Pontsticill
Bessemer, Dowlais
Hing Hongs Restaurant, Upper High Street, Merthyr Tydfil
Balti Walla Restaurant, Upper High Street, Merthyr Tydfil
Sam’s, High Street, Cefn Coed Y Cymer

Bon appetit!

Delboy Smith
This article is only two years old, but look at the number of these establisments which are now closed. The economic slow down is certainly having it's effect. Even our beloved Bongs is no more. Life sucks.

Comments

Chairman Mao said…
Billy Bongs was a huge blow to the nitelife of the Pearl, will we ever see its like again?
15 August 2008 at 11:43
Suntan Sammy said…
Anything went there, I liked drinking bottles of vinegar whilst standing on the table.
15 August 2008 at 22:03
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