Aberystwyth - Harry's Irish Bar

Address: 40-46 North Parade, Aberystwyth, SY23 2NF. Tel: 01970 612 647 [gmap]
http://www.harrysaberystwyth.com

Last APG visit: 24/11/2008

Background: Used to be a hotel-cum-bistro with a small residents bar, this has now taken a leaf out of the Bay's book (15 years later!) and turned itself into a large bar, with a tokenistic Irish theme which appears to extend little further than an Irish flag outside and some Guinness paraphernalia in the window.

Student factor: Didn't see any on my visit apart from the Boy Demetrius, but then again we were the only customers...

Drinks range: Fairly poor for such a large bar, no real ale. In fact, outside of Guinness, I don't recall seeing any Irish drinks at all.

Atmosphere: Was dead when we were in there on a Monday evening. It's huge inside though, they're obviously expecting some customers.

TV/Music: Both, loudly and at the same time. TV's are dotted around - assuming that it's going to try and market itself as a sports destination venue?

Other stuff: It was hot. And I mean HOT. Perhaps a sneaky ploy in order to entice ladies to undress? Was also very dark, good for Hobbits.

Quinno’s verdict: On the strength of one visit, not much to recommend it. Early days though, let's see what the new intake of students make of it.