Ship & Castle
1 High Street, Aberystwyth. SY23 1JG07773 778785http://aberpubs.blogspot.com/2007/10/ship-and-castle.html
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.