While the favourite student rumour of Aberystwyth having more pubs per person than any other town may not be true, there is a good selection of traditional and modern pubs and bars as well as a couple of nightclubs.
Aberystwyth Boat Club Bar South Marine Terrace SY23 1JY Map |
Harbourside bar room open to the public and with regular events ranging from folk music to LGBT nights. |
On Facebook 01970 624575 |
The Academy 52 Great Darkgate Street SY23 1DW Map |
Huge open-plan pub with two levels, games room and food served during the daytime. | 01970 636852 |
Angel Inn 57-59 Great Darkgate Street SY23 1DW Map |
Long, low-ceilinged locals' pub with dance floor, late opening and occasional music events. | 01970 617878 |
Cambrian Hotel Alexandra Road SY23 1LG Map |
Typical modern bar. Popular for its large cocktail range, particularly with students. |
On Facebook 01970 612446 |
Castle Hotel South Road SY23 1JW Map |
Modernised neighbourhood bar between the harbour and town centre. | 01970 612188 |
Coopers Arms Northgate Street SY23 2JT Map |
Folksy, traditional pub that's strong on Welsh culture and music events. |
On Facebook 01970 624050 |
Court Royale Hotel 21 Eastgate SY23 2AR Map |
Big and busy open-plan pub also known as Harley's, popular with younger locals and pub crawlers. |
Website 01970 611722 |
Downies Vaults 33 Eastgate SY23 2AR Map |
Attractive, ornate old pub that crams a large crowd into its small interior. |
Website 01970 625446 |
Fountain Inn Penparcau Road SY23 1BE Map |
Small, locals' pub just over the bridge from town in Trefechan. | 01970 612430 |
Glengower Hotel 3 Victoria Terrace SY23 2DH Map |
Modernised hotel lounge bar with bar menu and a small seafront terrace. |
Website 01970 626191 |
Harry's Bar 40-46 North Parade SY23 2NF Map |
Busy, modern hotel bar with a mixed Irish and Welsh theme. |
Website 01970 612647 |
Hen Lew Du 16 Bridge Street SY23 1PZ Map |
Established local pub, particularly popular with Welsh-speakers and offering a good locally-sourced menu. | 01970 615378 |
Inn on the Pier Marine Terrace SY23 2AZ Map |
Busy bar open till very late and offering a large menu of hot food from a servery at the rear. |
Website 01970 636101 |
Irie's Thespian Street SY23 2JW Map |
Newly-established Caribbean restaurant and lounge. |
Website 01970 639317 |
Kane's Bar 16 Corporation Street SY23 2BT Map |
Snug back street pub, especially popular with younger locals. |
On Facebook 01970 615662 |
Lord Beechings SY23 1LE Map |
Modern-style bar with the typical interior and bar food menu, popular with locals. |
Website 01970 625069 |
Mill Inn 17 Mill Street SY23 1HZ Map |
Compact side street pub, off the main circuit but with loyal regulars. | 01970 612306 |
Nag's Head 23 Bridge Street SY23 1PZ Map |
Lively little pub offering food and cask ales. Geared to locals but welcoming all. |
Website 01970 624725 |
Pier Brasserie Marine Terrace SY23 2AZ Map |
Brasserie and bar on the pier, also open as nightclub popular with a slightly older crowd. |
Website 01970 636123 |
Pier Hotel 33 Pier Street SY23 2LN Map |
Small bar popular with a local crowd, along with those who call in for the jelly baby vodka. | 01970 615126 |
Pier Pavilion Marine Terrace SY23 2AZ Map |
Snooker and pool hall, with lounge bar area and live sports television. |
Website 01970 636103 |
Pier Pressure Marine Terrace SY23 2AZ Map |
The largest of the town's nightclubs, open from 10.30pm till late |
Website 01970 636104 |
Rummers Bridge Street SY23 1QD Map |
Cosy, initimate pub with regular live music and beer garden nestling alongside Trefechan Bridge. | 01970 625177 |
Scholars 10 Queen's Road SY23 2HH Map |
Large, modernised pub offering live music, cask ales, home-cooked food and quiz night. |
Website 01970 615241 |
Ship and Castle 1 High Street SY23 1JG Map |
Long-established back street pub that has a good reputation with real ale fans. |
Website 01970 612334 |
The Starling Cloud Boulevard St Brieuc SY23 3TL Map |
Marston's pub located just outside town, with rotisserie menu and children's area. |
Website 01970 623743 |
Vale of Rheidol 1 Terrace Road SY23 1NY Map |
Small pub close to the station, resolutely geared to the tastes of locals and regulars. | |
Wetherspoon: Yr Hen Orsaf Rail Station, Alexandra Road SY23 1LN Map |
Typical large Wetherspoon's pub serving the normal range of good value food and drink. |
Website 01970 636080 |
The White Horse Upper Portland Street SY23 2DT Map |
Lively student-centred bar by night; relaxing food and drink venue during the day. |
On Facebook 01970 615609 |
Why Not Pier Street SY23 2LJ Map |
Compact but long-lived and popular nightclub. | 01970 623963 |
Wiff Waff Bar 10 Market Street SY23 1DL Map |
Unusual new venue combining a modern bar and lounge with informal dining and table tennis. |
Website 01970 623500 |
Plan your night out with the printable Aberystwyth pub map.
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