There is no doubt over the last few years, and certainly in the last few months, we've had to say goodbye to our fair share of beloved boozers. The sad decline has seen pubs across Wales having to ring the bell for the last time and close their doors for good.
But the Royal Oak pub, plonked right in between the Splott, Adamsdown and Roath areas of Cardiff, has undeniably stood the test of time. This public house near Newport Road is a Grade II listed building and has been serving pints as far back as the late 1800s.
It was given listed building status in 2006 as a "well preserved late 19th century purpose built public house". To this day, you'll find that it has preserved much of its original planning in the bar areas, but what is particularly unique about this pub is its rich boxing heritage.
