Pubs in Aberystwyth

Angel Inn

Upper Great Darkgate Street, Aberystwyth SY23 1DW

This pub, popular with locals and students has an old fashioned feel with it's wooden panels and memorabilia. A large function room at the back hosts dance and rock nights every week. A library of books has been donated by the patrons which are free to borrow by all customers and further book donations are welcomed. No real ale sold at the moment.

Ship & Castle

1 High Street, Aberystwyth SY23 1JG

This real ale flagship offers eclectically-sourced and rapidly-changing microbrewery guests, real cider and perry from Gwynt y Ddraig, one or two craft keg beers, a few interesting bottles (eg Wild Beer, Pollys) and even some excellent canned beer. Taste the range with a "five pump platter" of five third-pint measures. Well-considered décor reflects the pub's name and history. Midweek beer festivals spring and autumn offer extended choice. A popular venue to watch Six Nations rugby - Wales enthusiastically and knowledgeably supported but all made most welcome.

Castle Hotel

South Road, Aberystwyth SY23 1JW

Impressive brick and terracotta building built 1910 for the local Roberts brewery, but radically opened up inside to give single-room interior. Large etched windows indicating the original usage of the different pub areas such as Luncheon Room. Two iron pillars dominate the bar, now used as a support for the lights. Two TVs at either end of this airy pub.

Lord Beechings

8 Alexandra Road, Aberystwyth SY23 1LE

Formerly the Railway Hotel and still decorated with railway memorabilia. For some years had genuinely interesting local railway memorabilia, this all removed when Brains took over. Refurbished in May-July 2016, this pub is now focused on food and provides an interesting menu of bar classics and modern choices. Meal deals and themed food nights all week (i.e. Curry night) and Soup, and pudding specials each day.

Cambrian Hotel

Alexandra Road, Aberystwyth SY23 1LG

The Cambrian Hotel has been known for many years for it's speciality in cocktails which adhere to number of popular themes (Star Wars, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings). Popular in the evenings with students. Decorations include a number of antiques and nick-nacks. Meal times may vary based on availability.

Hen Orsaf

Station Buildings, Alexandra Road, Aberystwyth SY23 1LH

A recently refurbished award-winning conversion of Aberystwyth's 1924-built ex-GWR railway station. This much-improved Wetherspoons offers up to 6 guest beers with a beer from Purple Moose always available. Usual Wetherspoon policies and promotions apply. Trains, buses, and taxis all adjacent. Outdoor drinking is on old station concourse. Customers' curious habit of queueing at individual tills, as if at a fast food restaurant, can lead to long queues and may confuse those used to more conventional bar service.

Vale of Rheidol

Terrace Road, Aberystwyth SY23 1NY

This historic pub was originally called "The Terminus" and was situated close to the railway when it first arrived in Aberystwyth in 1863. It can still be found opposite Aberystwyth's more modern station and was renamed 'Vale of Rheidol" in the 1960's, which refers to the local steam train service. The pub itself has changed little since and still comprises of a single long room with a bar running almost the half the length. It has been recently refurbished in 2019 from top to bottom with all facilities brought up to-date, and care has been taken to preserve the pub's history and cosy interior. Although no food is served, plans are in place to link up with a local businesses to provide bar snacks.

Starling Cloud

Park Avenue, Aberystwyth SY23 1PG

Aberystwyth's newest pub (as opposed to bar), opened April '13. The meet-and-greet service style seems to be applied less assiduously of late, so with luck you may escape being asked "Will you be dining with us today?". The food, while centrally supplied, is serviceable, but in a town not well supplied with food pubs the bland corporate style here still represents something of a missed opportunity. The beers are believed to be dispensed under the 'Fast Cask' system. An occasional seasonal Marston's beer.

Hen Lew Du

Bridge Street, Aberystwyth SY23 1PZ

Modernised town-centre pub.

Rummers Wine Bar

Trefechan Bridge, Bridge St, Aberystwyth SY23 1QD

Characterful harbourside building whose many previous uses include grain warehouse, theatre, chapel, pottery, and antique shop.

Court Royale

21 Eastgate, Aberystwyth SY23 2AR

This large town centre bar, also known by locals as "Harley's Bar" was original two seperate pubs. The main bar is located at the front of the building and more seating is available towards the rear in which two pool tables can be found. Large screen TV's, projectors featuring Sky Sports and jukebox available. Access to the right of the building through tall wooden doors leads to the pub's secluded beer garden. American themed decoration throughout.

Downie's Vaults

33 Eastgate, Aberystwyth SY23 2AR