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The Glengower, Aberystwyth
Aberystwyth
SY23 2DH
Served areas
The Glengower
Social distancing and takeaway menu available https://t.co/pLG70ttioN
6:54 PM Mar 19th 2020 from Twitter for iPhone
Reviews of The Glengower (Average Rating: 8 of 10) see review guidelines
Blue Scrumpy left this review about The Glengower
The Glengower along with the Ship & Castle were the standout pubs the last time I visited Aberystwyth in 2016. With our accommodation just a few doors up from the Glengower, we made this our first port of call this time around.
It looked busy from the outside, with plenty of people enjoying the evening sunshine on the front patio and spilling out onto the pavement. Inside, there is a small bar at the front, with a dining area off to the left. Another larger dining room can be found to the rear.
There are 3 regular beers - Mantle Moho & Rock Steady & Wye Valley Butty Bach. The guest beer was Timothy Taylor Landlord, whilst Lilley's Peach Cider was also available on handpull. However, Gwynt y Ddraig ciders seem to have disappeared and whilst the huge array of pumpclips attest to a constantly revolving real ale choice, I wasn't quite as impressed as on my last visit.
We decided to stay for a meal, as there were tables available inside. Food was ok, but nothing special. A CAMRA discount is given on request. I forgot to ask with my first round, but did benefit on the second round of drinks.
Aberystwyth has a decent set of pubs and bars these days and there are a few newcomers that I now prefer to either the Glengower or the Ship & Castle. This is still a place worthy of a visit when in town, especially with its excellent views over Cardigan Bay.
On 10th June 2024
- rating: 7
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Quinno _ left this review about The Glengower
A thorough refurb inside and very nice it is too, to the extent that most of the ‘old’ Glen has gone (not a bad thing) with the lounge area at the front left being a pleasant place. Five cask available; TT Landlord, Purple Moose Glaslyn, Wye Valley Butty, Mantle Rock (NBSS 3) and Moho (3.5). No cider on this visit. Food is very expensive, even for Aber. Well-worth a stop if you can grab a beer and get a seat overlooking the seafront – which we did!
May 2019
Seems to have made good many of the issues I encountered when I reviewed the place in 2014, the inside was in good order and a little more upmarket than previous. Though the cavernous former dancefloor remains as a quasi-sports bar. Five ales on, mainly Welsh in origin – tried four of them and got good quality each time (NBSS 3, 3.5, 2x4), made even more enjoyable by being able to drink them outside in the suntrap front terrace. Also a decent selection of ciders on pump (further round the bar) and some interesting bottles too, including a gluten free option. Still much prefer the S&C as venue but this one is now giving it some long-overdue competition. Rated 8
June 2014
Used to be a 'plub' but has now reverted to a huge wannabe foody lounge thing. Not much atmosphere although sitting outside on a summer's day is nice, watching the waves. Three unusual (for Aber) real ales on which are variable, despite the GBG listing and attempts to replace are met with passive-aggressiveness. Inside always seems to be dirty. Click the link towards the bottom of the page for an expanded review. Rated 5
On 8th May 2022
- rating: 8
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about Glengower Hotel
Initially looks little different to most of the seafront hotels, but is an excellent food-led pub. The narrow front terrace is popular with those just looking for a drink, with many of the tables inside occupied by (but not restricted to) those dining. There is also a more basic bar with further seating and a couple of pool tables down a few stairs at the back. Good food (although not exactly cheap). Decent selection of mostly local real ales - including the Bragdy Mantle Cwrw Teifi - from five handpumps on the front counter, plus another five ciders and perries from a second bank on the other side. Definitely worth a stop if in the area.
On 25th June 2017
- rating: 8
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- Accommodation : Yes last updated 08 May 2022 by Quinno _
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 08 May 2022 by Quinno _
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 08 May 2022 by Quinno _
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 08 May 2022 by Quinno _
- CAMRA Discount : Yes - 5% includes real cider - last updated 05 September 2022 by ROB Camra
- Car Park : No last updated 08 May 2022 by Quinno _
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 08 May 2022 by Quinno _
- Darts : Yes last updated 08 May 2022 by Quinno _
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 08 May 2022 by Quinno _
- Function Room : No last updated 08 May 2022 by Quinno _
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 08 May 2022 by Quinno _
- Jukebox : No last updated 08 May 2022 by Quinno _
- Karaoke : No last updated 08 May 2022 by Quinno _
- Live Music : No last updated 08 May 2022 by Quinno _
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 08 May 2022 by Quinno _
- Micropub : No last updated 08 May 2022 by Quinno _
- Pinball : No last updated 08 May 2022 by Quinno _
- Pool Table : No last updated 08 May 2022 by Quinno _
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 08 May 2022 by Quinno _
- Real Cider : Yes last updated 10 June 2024 by Blue Scrumpy
- Wheelchair Access : No last updated 08 May 2022 by Quinno _
- WiFi : Yes last updated 08 May 2022 by Quinno _
