The Bush Inn, in Upper Cwmbran is a warm and welcoming pub situated on the

mountainside above Cwmbran.

The proximity to Cwmbran Brewery has made this popular hillside pub the unofficial

brewery tap. A split-level interior provides a natural divide between the bar and a charming

lower room, styled as a cottage parlour. This has a dresser with crockery and other

artefacts on display. A comfy sofa with candles on the tables complete a cosy scene. On a

clear day the small patio at the front gives superb views across to the severn Estuary.

Little is known about the history of the Bush, its is thought that the pub originally consisted

of two cottages which were linked to form the existing premises.

The Bush is shown on an 1860's OS map together with the now demolished Crown. There

is an Inn shown on an 1830's map, but it is not known as the whether this relates to The

Bush or The Crown.

The Bush, The Crown, The Squirrel (at the Square - now demolished) and The Queen

were used by workers at the adjacent quarry, mine and brickyards, now defunct.

Popular saying at the time: The Queen lost her Crown in the Bush