Black Lion Hotel, Aberaeron

The Black Lion retains a public bar to the left with plasma screen and dartboard and a smaller lounge bar to the right that also has a plasma screen. At the rear is a third room/walkway that houses a pool table and gives access to the toilets. Out the back is a small beer yard with seating, some of which is covered. My recent visit was on a Monday night when only two other customers were present. Sky football was on both TVs, but this was muted in favour of some background music from the jukebox. A standard keg range was available from the bar and the lone hand pump was drawing Worthington’s Cask Ale. I didn’t spot any food advertisements, but it is reported that there is a restaurant on the 1st floor. I found the service to be polite but thought there were better options in Aberaeron.

Plenty of atmosphere here but in real need of a make over.

Comprises two dark and long narrow bars with a room at the back. Husband and wife team serving a poor real ale (Cottage) and a quiz machine that doesn't work, along with sports TV. Notable for a random wooden Tardis in the back of the pub by the pool table (no reason for its presence given). There's a few old pictures of the town's football team dotted around and it's the pub of choice for the half a dozen fans on matchday.

Black Lion review at Quinnos Aberystwyth Pubs Guide - aberpubs.blogspot.com

Black Lion review at Quinnos Aberystwyth Pubs Guide - aberpubs.blogspot.com