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Australia

(formerly Gestiana; Australia)

31-35 High Street
Porthmadog
LL49 9LR

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Social Links

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Opening Times

Regular

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Noon - 11.00 pm
Wednesday	Noon - 11.00 pm
Thursday	Noon - 11.00 pm
Friday	Noon - Midnight
Saturday	Noon - Midnight
Sunday	Noon - 11.00 pm

Meal Times

Mon & Tue No Service
Wed - Sun noon - 2.30pm, 5.30pm - 8.30pm

About the Pub

A pub since 1864, the Australia was taken over by Purple Moose Brewing in 2017 as their tap house. It is situated in the centre of town next to the bus stops. Two rooms are served by a long wooden bar with six handpumps. The walls are decorated blackboard style and depict various aspects of Purple Moose brewery, including the awards the beers have won over the years and the legend of the Purple Moose. There is a small outdoor seating area at the back. Near to the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railway Station. Most of their core real ale range is available as well as seasonal and special occasion beers.

Historic Interest

A pub since 1864 and originally called The Australia, the pub was renamed Gestiana after the Porthmadog-built schooner Y Gestiana was wrecked on its maiden voyage across the Atlantic. The pub reverted to its original name in 2015. The bus stop outside the pub is known by the pub name hence one can get a bus to Australia.

Regular cask ales

This pub serves 3 regular beers.

Purple Moose Cwrw Eryri/Snowdonia Ale
Purple Moose Cwrw Ysgawen/Elderflower Ale
Purple Moose Ochr Dywyll y Mws/Dark Side of the Moose

Changing cask ales

This pub serves 3 changing beers.

Changing beers typically include:

Purple Moose --varies--

Source: Local

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Features

Real Ale Available
Real Cider Available
One on handpump.
Member Discount Scheme
5% off real ale.

Facilities

Disabled Access
Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals
Dog Friendly
Family Friendly
Events
Smoking Area
Wifi

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Australia

31-35 High Street
Porthmadog
LL49 9LR

Sat Nav Reference

52.925868, -4.129479

Transport

Close to Bus Routes
Close to Railway Station

Nearby Bus Routes (20m)

Lloyd's Coaches: T2; Arriva: X3; Lloyd's Coaches: 3B, 39, 99; Caelloi: 3

Main Portmadog bus stands are just outside.

Nearby Station (700m)

Porthmadog

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