The Glengower
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Having been a student in Aberystwyth between 1996 and 1999 I was looking forward to showing off the delights of the Glen to my wife. We booked a table for 6pm (they never had bookable tables in those days) and were shown to our table promptly upon arrival. I was utterly horrified as we were sat right near where the pool table should be but to my horror it had gone and some fool had put beautiful and ornate tables there for people to eat food on! I tried to stack up my 20p's on their table as it was my turn to break next but they weren't having any of it as they tucked into a delicious Scampi in a basket. Dejected I returned to my table where I devoured a delightful steak and mushroom pie with chunky chips and sea salt. It's flavoursome and rich gravy couldn't make up for the fact my shoes weren't sticking to the floor with decades old beer. I used to rely on that to steady my drunken self. After the delicious puddings we ate, a fresh coconut rice pudding with mango sorbet and a crunchy topped Brownie with ice cream, I headed over to the loos, knowing those steps down to the basement like an old, slippery, disgustingly smelling old friend, knowing that really I would head straight past them down on to the dance floor. But I was aghast! Some utter crackpot had put tables on the dance floor! Needless to say the diners were not happy as I starting bellowing out Sing It Back by Moloko. What do they know. I skulked off to relieve the bladder pressure only to be presented with pleasant, clean and above all, functioning, toilets. How dare they! As I dragged myself back to our table, the waiter approached for us to pay the bill. 'Everything alright guys?' he supposed. 'Yes, lovely thank you!' answered 2021 and 43 year old me. No, no it wasn't later 20th Century me screamed internally! You've ruined my uni experience by improving this place by every single measure possible! Excellent service, beautiful internal and external decor, food that was inventive, tasty and reasonably priced. Both 18 year old and 43 year old me highly recommends.
Andy MyersAndy Myers
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The hotel is on the "Sea front" towards the northern end of the esplanade and a few hundred metres away from the main drag where the revvy popping cars, noisy tourists, clubs and bars are situated. It has a raised veranda with tables at the front which was full of people eating and drinking in the sunshine when we arrived. We were able to park out 3 motorbikes directly outside the front door which was great as I had wrongfully thought thst they had parking which they don't. Technically the kerbline outsdide the hotel has parking restrictions but, as we were advised, the yellow line has worn away and not been repainted they cannot be enforced. The opposite side of the roadway does not have parking restrictions but didn't have any spaces when we arrived. We wre assured that the bikes would be OK there overnight and they were. My room was large, nicley decorated with a big bathroom and double wide shower cubicle, the shower of which worked excellently. I looked out over a flat room at the rear of the hotel to the street beyond which was a shame as I would have rathered a room to the front but, that said, my friend had a room to the front and as it got the sun all day was hot and he had to close his curtains to make it bearable and it stayed hot through the night. (winner winner!) £62.50 for bed and breakfast for such a great hotel was a proper bargain especially compared to the £85 we paid the following night for a very disappointing and overpriced B&B. After settling in we had a drink in the bar which was very reasonably priced and busy with eaters and drinkers, so a good sign before going out to meet the rest of the group for dinner. The next morning we had the usual full English brekky which was a decent size and came with unlimited extra toast and coffee top ups which I needed. A word of caution, the treads on the stairs from the ground floor to the first floor are quite short so your feet tend to go over the edge on the way down or hit the riser on the way up, in either case be careful when carrying heavy bags to your room.
JonathanJonathan
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Excellent food & drinks. You can tell they take pride in service, my special from the board arrived in 10 minutes and was very tasty. My main, pudding and drink cost a reasonable £25. Bar manager even took the time to reprint an expenses friendly bill when i queried its format. Kitchen was fairly busy when i stayed over on a Monday, I get the feeling word has spread re food quality. There is a dedicated comprehensive whiskey bar, a good selection of real ciders and ales on tap and discount offered for CAMRA members. There are a few pool tables tucked around the back and has more of a pub feel although food is restaurant quality. This place drops a star for room quality. To be fair, i had the cheapest option at the rear of the property which was never going to win any prizes for its view. Perfectly fit for purpose, everything was clean and worked. For a business stopover im glad the Glengower was locally recommended
Mat ThomasMat Thomas
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Absolutely loved my five night stay at The Glengower! Everything about The Glengower Hotel is perfect. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. The room was really spacious, clean, and bed comfy. 24/7 night access was also really useful for the occasion that you return to the hotel later than expected. The breakfast was definitely one of the highlights. The “Full Welsh” was delightful and was served with high quality, locally sourced ingredients. My favourite, in particular, were the Rob Rattery ‘Welsh Pork and Leek Sausages’. I was initially concerned about parking, but was able to locate a space along North Road. Parking was definitely not an issue, so I would not let this put you off staying at The Glengower. Overall, I would definitely stay here again. I have never been made feel so welcome. Thank you to everyone at The Glengower for making my stay memorable.
Tom JamesTom James
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Wonderful seaside restaurant in Aberyswth. Went for lunch with a good-sized group. We had a range of apps, mains and desserts; all were absolutely delicious. The restaurant is very large but with cozy, attractive dining areas. There is also outside seating along the front. Two bars that serve a good selection of beers, ciders, wine and mixed and soft drinks. Extensive menu. It was tough to choose from among the tasty options. It is especially accommodating for children (eg. good steak and appropriately sized portions for all selections). Very friendly and attentive staff. Service was very good and timely. The Glengower is definitely a go-to place for dining in Aber.
Michael SiutaMichael Siuta
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Went for lunch. Very nice food and the service was excellent. I had home cooked gammon, egg and chips with the best onion rings ever and my partner had beef ragu with garlic bread, he commented that the beef was lovely and tender. Finished up with apple, pear and elderflower nutty crumble with ice cream, absolutely delicious 😋. Our waitress was amazing, well done to all the staff. Have been back twice more since this first review. Fish and chips was amazing and today we had pork and leek sausages with mash and veg and confit duck with nicoise salad and potatoes. All the food from this establishment has been very delicious and good value for money.
Lesley PerrinLesley Perrin
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Nearby Attractions Of The Glengower
Aberystwyth Cliff Railway
Castell Aberystwyth
Aberystwyth Beach
Amgueddfa Ceredigion Museum
Parc Natur Penglais
Constitution Hill
Aberystwyth Public Library

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Castell Aberystwyth
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Aberystwyth Beach
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Amgueddfa Ceredigion Museum
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Nearby Restaurants Of The Glengower
Yr Hen Orsaf - JD Wetherspoon
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Athro Lounge
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Sophie's
Ultracomida
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Little Devil's Café

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Basic Info
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3 Victoria Terrace, Aberystwyth SY23 2DH, United Kingdom
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+44 1970 626191
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glengower.co.uk
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4.5
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Classic seaside rooms, many with sea views, in a Victorian building with a bar and free WiFi.
attractions: Aberystwyth Cliff Railway, Castell Aberystwyth, Aberystwyth Beach, Amgueddfa Ceredigion Museum, Parc Natur Penglais, Constitution Hill, Aberystwyth Public Library, restaurants: Yr Hen Orsaf - JD Wetherspoon, Medina, Coffee#1 Aberystwyth, Athro Lounge, Baravin, Sophie's, Ultracomida, White Horse, Upstairs at the Pier, Little Devil's Café
