Guidebook for Aberystwyth
Drinks & Nightlife
Rummers Wine Bar
63 Bridge StShip & Castle
1 High St Best real ale pub in Aberystwyth
The Glengower
3 Victoria TerraceGreat beer and great proper pub food
Pier Pressure
Marine TerraceClassic sticky-floored student club
This is a local pub for local people, and tourists who want to be local. There is a quirky vintage shop upstairs.
Friendship Inn
High StreetThis is a local pub for local people, and tourists who want to be local. There is a quirky vintage shop upstairs.
Food Scene
PD's Diner
Marine TerraceGet some fish & chips and watch the sea (and passers by)
Light of Asia
34 Eastgate StreetBest curry this side of Birmingham
Baravin
1 Marine TerraceGreat food, even better cocktails
Fancy date night? This cosy restaurant is perfect, serving local dishes. Booking is recommended
14 locals recommend
Gwesty Cymru Hotel & Restaurant
19 Marine TerraceFancy date night? This cosy restaurant is perfect, serving local dishes. Booking is recommended
Morgans Butchers Aberystwyth
5 N ParadeCheap and cheerful takeaway lunches
The Cabin - Y Caban
21B Pier StCoffee and cake
Parks & Nature
Constitution Hill
Watch the sunset from the top
This is the hill with the big chimney on top. It was once an Iron Age hill fort and has amazing views from the top
7 locals recommend
Pen Dinas Hill Fort
This is the hill with the big chimney on top. It was once an Iron Age hill fort and has amazing views from the top
Ynyslas
Dog friendly, enormous open beach. Beautiful views into Snowdonia
Hafod Estate
Walking routes around old parkland in the Ystwyth valley.
Daily red kite feeding, well worth a watch. Several hiking, running and mountain biking trails.
93 locals recommend
Bwlch Nant yr Arian Forest Visitor Centre
Daily red kite feeding, well worth a watch. Several hiking, running and mountain biking trails.
Arts & Culture
National Library of Wales
Penglais RoadExhibitions inside on Welsh culture
Amgueddfa Ceredigion Museum
Currently undergoing refurbishment unfortunately!
Entertainment & Activities
Theres nearly always something on, its worth checking whats on on their website
50 locals recommend
Aberystwyth Arts Centre
Theres nearly always something on, its worth checking whats on on their website
Its not like a big modern multiplex, its much better! It only has one screen so be sure to check whats on.
11 locals recommend
Commodore Cinema
Bath StreetIts not like a big modern multiplex, its much better! It only has one screen so be sure to check whats on.
It's a little run down, but it's a classic Pier with all kinds of arcade games in the front for a little harmless fun. Theres and snooker and pool bar in the back and a deck for drinks over the sea.
Royal Pier
Marine TerraceIt's a little run down, but it's a classic Pier with all kinds of arcade games in the front for a little harmless fun. Theres and snooker and pool bar in the back and a deck for drinks over the sea.
Great trekking around the Rheidol valley on well schooled horses. Suitable for all levels of rider.
7 locals recommend
Rheidol
Great trekking around the Rheidol valley on well schooled horses. Suitable for all levels of rider.
Getting Around
Railway Station
All of the town centre is in walking distance
Bus Station
Essentials
Marks and Spencer
Park AvenueSPAR Aberystwyth
32 Terrace RdMorrisons