Favourite pub? It has to be The Open Hearth, Sebastopol. Hands down it is a great place. The staff make you feel welcome. The Open Hearth pub Hyper Value in Pontypool, you couldn't beat it. Cheap and cheerful. Favourite building in the area? Folly Tower because of its importance to the history of Pontypool. It really is a symbol of Gwent. The Folly near Pontypool. Picture: Blair Jones Favourite place to grab a coffee or tea? Bread of Heaven in Pontypool. It is family run and very welcoming. They do first class food. Other than that, Costa Coffee in Cwmbran.