The Angel is really the ‘secret’ third night club

Yes, there is another club here

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To an unsuspecting outsider, there is no better way to describe The Angel than the way Obi Wan Kenobi describes the Spaceport of Mos Eisley in Star Wars: A New Hope. So what if it is a bit sweaty, it’s the coolest place to go in Aber.

You really can have a good night in this mysterious place, so why are you all bumming off Yoko’s and Pier? The Angel is the place to be.

Okay, from the outside, it really doesn’t look like much – especially with the building work. But when the sun goes down and the drinks get flowing, this place really livens up.

As you deal with the door staff and hand over your ID, the interior will offend most of your senses. It’s an interesting décor of many colours, including green, brown, black and white. It’s likely to smell a little of BO and a lot of what you touch is definitely going to be sticky. But it is warm. And inviting. And fun.

The drinks here are a fair price. They’re not expensive, but not as cheap as Vodka Tuesdays at Rummers or £1 party at Yoko’s. But unlike these popular hotspots, The Angel is one of very few pubs in Aber where you can sit as a group comfortably and listen to each other instead of yelling over the music.

Through the mysterious back door is a whole other world of more booze, dark lights and a weekly rave. Every Friday brings with it a live DJ spinning the decks until 4am – perfect for those who weren’t ready for the lights up in Yoko’s.

Coupled with flashing lights and loud speakers, it’s a truly different world, which will surely leave you with a different kind of hangover altogether come morning time.

The crowds are immense at times, with everyone just having a good laugh. The Angel is home to artists like Funk’d, Junglist Dub Club, Dilate and Swing City – all of which headline the glorious Blackhouse events.

Even the girls can enjoy a night in The Angel back room (even if they did lose in rugby).

It may not be the top on your hit list of places to go in Aber on a night out, but why isn’t it? Not only does The Angel have music, sticky floors and back rooms, they have a rum that is 57 per cent: perfect for those of you that want to show off or just wish to lose a few brain cells.  It goes by the name of Wood’s Rum.

Perhaps The Angel should be renamed to The Fallen Angel. It’s a bit of a mess to look at, and there’s no promise your feet won’t stick to the floor, but the inside will deliver, and by god, the music is great. Although, you might want to go to the loo before you arrive. They all look a bit like this. Sorry.