The pub dates from 1383. It was part of a Cistercian monastery complex, under the jurisdiction of Neath Abbey, until 1536; then a “lobby entrance house” owned by the Stradling family of St. Donat’s. It was reputed to be the home of the "Wreckers of Wick" who tied lanterns round the necks of sheep on the cliff tops to lure ships onto the jagged rocks where they would be plundered.
The Plough and Harrow supports microbreweries, so in addition to the regular house ales (e.g., Bass, Wye Valley and Hancocks) they serve an interesting selection of real ales from smaller breweries. Today, I sampled PG Steam from the RCH Brewery (Somerset) and Amber Glider from Newman’s Brewery in Caerphilly.
The management has changed recently, but the very high standards are being maintained.
The Plough and Harrow
Monknash, Vale of Glamorgan CF71 7QQ
Tel: 01656 890209
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