Angel Inn
Behind the slightly scary entrance is a long, low-ceilinged bar with a couple of cosy corners. The back bar also has a small dancefloor which can be quite busy later on Friday and Saturday nights. This back room is also occasionally the venue for groups such as the university's rock society, RocSoc.
The Angel has a generally friendly atmosphere and pleasant staff. Apart from the club nights it's mainly popular with locals, particularly a slightly older crowd.
Comments from Aber Info visitors
0ily (Lea, Mowgli, Pretty Boy Floyd) - 08 Jul 2008, 12:12
I have some great but vague memories of this place in the late 80's,
stumbling about in various states of conciousness with my mates Ellis & Liz
and various other freaks of the day. Always had good tunes and a friendly
atmosphere, something that could be hard to find for a wierdo out on a
friday in Aber back then! I'll be back in Aber in a weeks so I might go see
what it's like now!
Steve Smith - 18 Jun 2008, 18:56
I just remembered that 'The Farmers', which was the pub next door, once put
a returnable deposit on all their glasses. This emptied The Angel of a lot
of its glassware as soon as word got around. The Farmers was adopted by
Bikers, some of whom came by bus all the way from Machynlleth (no bikes).
The Angel was the Hippy pub. In 1972 all the men wore tie-dies and flares,
while the women favoured pre-Raphelite print dresses, or flares with smock
tops, which are back in fashion now! Happy times.
Steve Smith - 10 Jun 2008, 23:32
I think the Back Bar has been refurbished since us hairy ones frequented it
in the early 1970s. I met my wife to be there and she's still with me. So
the Back Bar is my history, right? Albright Lemon Top was 11p and
Worthington E was 12p. Horrible keg beer but a lovely atmosphere.
Older Comments about the Angel Inn
"Brilliant pub, brilliant people, worked there, drank there and pretty much lived there, will miss it always." - Lou [Feb 2008]
"Awesome pub that has never aged. Lots of memories for many people, and an excellent landlady and landlord. Worth a few visits to get a proper feel for the place." - Emily [Jan 2008]
"After finishing their 5 day walk from Cardigan, 4 pensioners called into the Angel for a pint or two.2 of them loved the music, the other 2 were too old but we all enjoyed the beer." - Tony O [Sep 2007]
"Vanquish used to play there in late 80s (where are they now, I wonder?) Great weekend pub with great atmos." - Lee [Sep 2006]
"Used to work there, it was fun. Landlord and lady are ace!" - Jenny [Jun 2006]
"I used to DJ for the RocSoc there about 6 years ago. It really is one of the best pubs around. I miss that place." - Reg, ex-Aber student [Dec 2005]
"The Angel is a wicked mini-club with a varied clientele." - DJ Nice Nice [Feb 2005]
Useful Information
- Location:
- 57-59 Great Darkgate Street, SY23 1DW [Map]
- Telephone:
- (01970) 617878