Explore Aberystwyth
Known for
The camera obscura, the pier, the cliff railway, the National Library of Wales and a university town on Cardigan Bay with a real beach and genuine bohemian character
A little history
A Victorian resort and market town that became home to the National Library of Wales and the oldest university college in Wales (1872). The castle was built by Edward I — and dismantled by Parliamentarians during the Civil War.
Pier Street and Great Darkgate Street for independent food and coffee. The cliff railway up to Constitution Hill is genuinely atmospheric. The Thursday market.
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Food & drink in Aberystwyth
Great Darkgate Street and Pier Street have good independent cafes and restaurants. The Thursday market for local produce. The university supports a lively food culture.
Restaurants & cafes
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Craft pubs, independent bars and evening spots across Aberystwyth. Roam tells you what's open and what's worth the visit.
Independent shops
The local butchers, delis, bakeries and food shops that make Aberystwyth worth exploring on foot.
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Aberystwyth's independent businesses are sustained by the university and summer tourism. Great Darkgate Street is the key independent food and retail street.
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The camera obscura, the pier, the cliff railway, the National Library of Wales and a university town on Cardigan Bay with a real beach and genuine bohemian character Roam surfaces the local businesses and hidden gems that make Aberystwyth worth exploring.
Great Darkgate Street and Pier Street have good independent cafes and restaurants. The Thursday market for local produce. The university supports a lively food culture. Download Roam free to discover Aberystwyth's independent food scene.
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Aberystwyth's independent businesses are sustained by the university and summer tourism. Great Darkgate Street is the key independent food and retail street. List your Aberystwyth business on Roam to reach local customers in Ceredigion.
Roam covers all of Aberystwyth including North Beach, South Beach, Penglais, Penparcau, Llanbadarn Fawr. Pier Street and Great Darkgate Street for independent food and coffee. The cliff railway up to Constitution Hill is genuinely atmospheric. The Thursday market.
