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Ship & Castle, Aberystwyth

1 High Street
Aberystwyth
SY23 1JG

Phone: 07773778785

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Spinko Spinko left this review about Ship & Castle

This as Quinno says has a reputation as Aber's flagship real ale venue. However on this visit I was surprised I could barely finish my Oakham pint. I'll consider it an off day as usually much better. Although I arrived at 2, left at half past and didn't see another punter.

On 16^th May 2022 - rating: 6
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Quinno _ left this review about Ship & Castle

Ticks along as much as ever does. Slightly underwhelming quality this visit with beers from Tiny Rebel (NBSS 2.5) and the ubiquitous Butty (3).

August 2018
The refurb has fully bedded-in now and it was a superb stop-off here, a great atmosphere and all three of my beers were great shape. There’s also a selection of proper ciders and an increasing amount of craft keg (in Aber!!). Good to see Blairo still behind the bar as well. Still a top pub in my book. Rated 9

June 2014
Real ale and cider house. Usually has five handpulls on the go, dispensing a number of unusual brews from Wales and the Midlands (Wye Valley Brewery is a regular) in excellent condition. There's a large range of whiskies and foreign beers, as well as at least one real cider or perry. Refurbishment a few years back has been effective. Gets rammed on Friday and Saturday after 8pm, so best sampled when quieter. The only must-visit pub in Aber. Rated 9

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On 8^th May 2022 - rating: 8
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about Ship & Castle

The High Street is a bit of a backwater these days, but a number of venerable establishments (such as this) remain. That said, the interior of this pub has been comprehensively refurbished and now comprises a 'L'-shaped bar with a pool table just to the side of the entrance and a further seating area down a couple of steps at the back. Six handpumps on the counter, offering a cider and an interesting selection of beers (including two from Wye Valley and the Tettnanger Deutsch Ale from Harbour Brewing).

On 25^th June 2017 - rating: 6
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