Vale of Rheidol

"How things change. In the 80s it was known to the cognescenti as 'The Vale of Tears', a place only for the very brave or the very drunk!" - Stevo [May 2007]

"Traditional in the spit and sawdust event, but in a good way. No big mouth student types in here, and no 'local pub for local people' types either. Everyone is friendly. A lot of character and variety of people. Ideal for a daytime sesh on a Saturday. Loses touch around 7 o'clock though; becomes a bit crowded." - Shaun, Cambs [May 2006]

"If you enjoy a real hillbilly showdown set to the dulcet tones of Tina Turner and drunken chanting this is the place for you." - Snakebite Betty [Apr 2006]

"The Vale is a very friendly and family pub; the best pub in Aber for a quick or a long stay drink." - Linda, Essex [Apr 2006]

"Seen as a local pub for local people....but far from it. Free pool on a monday and free jukebox if you're nice to the staff. Just watch out for the bloke who owns it...a bit over friendly at times but harmless!" - Fred

"Miscast as 'a local pub for local people'. One of the few 'true' pubs left in Aber. Varied clientele from labourers to Ph.Ds, with a sprinkling of itinerant idiots to add top notch entertainment value. Mercifully free of loud-mouthed bombastic student types." - Mr. Ed