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Wales Online
5 days ago
- Wales Online
This pub has been named the best in Wales in a village with some of the best views you will find
This pub has been named the best in Wales in a village with some of the best views you will find The National Pub and Bar Awards 2025, organised by Pub and Bar magazine, were held in London on Tuesday night, with pubs across the UK recognised. (Image: Britannia inn ) The charming little village of Llanmadoc sits above Cwm Ivy and Whiteford Sands. To the north is a nature reserve, to the south stunning Llangennith. But it's in the village itself you can find Wales' best pub. The beloved 17th-century Britannia Inn has been given the prestigious title at the 2025 National Pub and Bar Awards. Inside the pub you will find an inviting and original inglenook fireplace with a leg warming log burner. Whatever the time of year, the 17th century bar feels particularly cosy and welcoming with its low beamed ceilings, old tiled floor, exposed stone walls, and old wooden tables and chairs. (Image: Rob Scott ) The pub still has its original bread oven and in parts of the pub you can still see the old gas lamps. Article continues below The beams in the lounge are reputed to be from shipwrecks which were 'lanterned' ashore by wreckers for their valuable cargo. The bar serves a great menu with an extensive specials board also available and excellent service. There is also a restaurant serving special set menus, a specials board, and an a la carte menu that runs on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturday evenings. They also serve a traditional Sunday roast, along with locally sourced Gower Salt Marsh Lamb, Selwyn's seaweed, Swansea smoked salmon and Gower gold Ale. If the weather's good, the pub also has an extensive garden area with children's play equipment , a decking area and views across the Loughor estuary which are to die for. And it's a particularly beautiful part of the world for a walk. (Image: Martin Edwards/Creative Commons ) Head up the hill from the Britannia Inn pub and you will see a sign saying Whiteford Burrows and a lane going along between two cottages. It takes you down the side of a valley with lush views over the Loughor estuary and across to the Carmarthenshire coast. At the bottom of the hill take a left through the trees, leading to Cwm Ivy where you will find a café and some cute little cottages. (Image: Google maps ) Turn right and a path will take you down to Whiteford Sands and acres of pine forest that line the huge expanse of sand. Article continues below There is plenty to explore here, including Whiteford Lighthouse, the only sea-washed cast iron lighthouse in the UK, but if the lure of the pub at the end of the walk is calling, then head left, up the hill, to the top of Llanmadoc village. As far as circular pub walks go, circles, pubs and walks don't get much better than this.
Pink Villa
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
When will BTS and TXT juniors debut? Here's all we know about HYBE's upcoming self-produced boy group and members
HYBE, the powerhouse behind global acts like BTS and TXT, is all set to debut a brand-new five-member boy group this August. This marks the company's first male idol group launch in six years. Preparations in full swing According to a media report by JTBC, the yet-unnamed group is currently undergoing intensive final-stage preparations. They are aiming for an August 2025 debut. The members are handpicked and groomed under HYBE' s rigorous system. Over the next two months, the trainees will refine their performances, finalize songs, and participate in concept planning. The label is expected to unveil the group's official name and lineup soon. It has also been revealed that, unlike traditional idol rollouts, this new team will play an active role in shaping their debut. They'll be involved in everything from music production and dance choreography to visual concept development and video content creation. Members already gaining attention Although HYBE has not made a formal announcement regarding the individual members, curious fans have already started piecing together clues. Among those believed to be part of the lineup are Martin Edwards, Kim Jihoon, Song Hajun, James, and Lee Sejin. These trainees have garnered attention through alleged contributions to their seniors' music production and online leaks. While their inclusion has not been confirmed, speculation is growing on social media. Fan accounts are circulating photos, practice clips, and pre-debut interactions. First boy group since TXT This debut holds particular significance as it marks HYBE's first boy group launch since the debut of TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT) in March 2019. Given the global success of both BTS and TXT, expectations are sky-high for what HYBE's newest project will bring to the evolving K-pop scene. Online buzz and expectations The anticipation surrounding HYBE's upcoming boy group is already spreading across K-pop communities. Some fans are speculating about the teaser rollout strategy and eagerly waiting for an official announcement. Others are praising the label for reportedly giving the rookies a chance to shape their own musical identity. With only a few months left until their official launch, excitement continues to build. As HYBE readies its next act, all eyes are on what could become the next significant chapter in K-pop's fifth generation of idols.
