Not already a member?
Join our community and - Rate & review pubs - Upload pictures - Add events JOIN for free NOW

Chat about:
Beer of the Week (w/e 27th April 2025) with Thuck Phat on the Pub Forum

Image posted by Aqualung .
Submitted on Tuesday, 14^th October 2014
With picture contributions to 1729 other pubs
View all this pub's pictures (3 more images)

Only members may add pictures, click to receive free membership

Notifications

Requested be closed with reason - Other: Via WhatPub - "This pub is permanently closed. Rumoured to be turned into an Antiques shop." 25/06/2016

Detail Pages

Pub map
Pub reviews (4)
Pub pictures (4)
Page updates

The Nags Head, Aberystwyth

Bridge Street
Aberystwyth
SY23 1PZ

Correct details

Pub Type

Local Pub (Marstons)

Served areas

Aberystwyth Town

Reviews of The Nags Head (Average Rating: 6 of 10) Add Review see review guidelines

Please Note: This review is over a year old.

Beer Belly left this review about The Nags Head

The Landlady from the Pier Hotels has moved here. She hasn't the charm or the welcome of a previous landlady but keeps the Beer well. Bank's Bitter on no guests. Is the only traditional Bank's Pub left in Aber.

On 10^th June 2016 - rating: 4
[User has posted 24 recommendations about 24 pubs]

Please Note: This review is over a year old.

Aqualung . left this review about The Nags Head

This was one of the half dozen or so original Banks's pubs in Aberystwyth when I first came here and is probably the one that has changed the least. It's a small terraced back street pub that retains two wholly separate bars. I went in the left hand bar that had a far too dominant pool table and TV screen but at least the TV screen was showing Bargain Hunt and not Sport or 24 hour news.
The interior was mostly wood and it retains some tiled flooring.
The beer choice no longer includes Banks's Mild, a very sad state of affairs. I was told by the landlord that you can no longer find Banks's mild in Aber.
The two beers were Banks's Bitter and Jenning's Cumberland Bitter. I went for the Banks's Bitter (£2.00) that wasn't that great but was cheap. I suspect I got the first pint pulled.
I do get the impression that the North Wales Banks's and Burtonwood pubs are being left to rot under the Marston regime which is a great shame. Meanwhile Marston's have opened a new build food orientated place well off the main drag to the East of the station.

On 16^th October 2014 - rating: 6
[User has posted 2143 recommendations about 2143 pubs]

Please Note: This review is over a year old.

Quinno _ left this review about The Nags Head

Currently on the market freehold, presumably as part of the Marston's sell-off. Could be a good buy.

November 2009
Old-skool two roomed locals boozer. Two Banks ales (Bitter and Original), usually in pretty good nick. Regulars are wary of newcomers. Pool table, TV, dart board and decent jukebox available. Beer garden out the back.

Click the link towards the bottom of the page for an expanded review.

On 6^th June 2014 - rating: 7
[User has posted 5552 recommendations about 5533 pubs]

View more reviews of The Nags Head (4)

External web links for The Nags Head

Pubs Galore is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.

The Nags Head review at Quinnos Aberystwyth Pubs Guide - aberpubs.blogspot.com

CAMRA WhatPub :: The Nags Head - whatpub.com

Pub location see interactive map of local area

Map location corrected by Alan Hurdle

Latest updates View all updates for The Nags Head, Aberystwyth

31st Aug 2016, 22:45

Request to mark pub as closed by Quinno _ approved

31st Aug 2016, 22:45

Request to mark pub as closed submitted by Quinno _, with included notes: Other: Via WhatPub - "This pub is permanently closed. Rumoured to be turned into an Antiques shop." 25/06/2016