RestaurantsCeredigionAberaeronSA46

survey result

Summary

£58
   ££
3
Good
4
Very Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Situated at the end of the quay in Aberaeron, this well commented-on converted harbourmaster’s house is now solely dedicated to hotel and restaurant service, dispensing with the bar area which drew many people to it” before its takeover by the Cardigan-based FlatRock hospitality group. While that might seem like a worrying development (one which has “somewhat reduced the atmosphere”), for “excellent-quality fresh fish and seafood it is still worth the visit”.

Summary

£57
   ££
3
Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

Cardigan Bay fish and shellfish is the menu highlight at this boutique hotel in a “stunning setting at the end of the quay in Aberaeron” – backed up by Welsh lamb and Ceredigion cheeses. “A bustling gastropub with the restaurant off to one side, it feels lively and fun”. Wells & Louise Jones of the Cardigan-based Flatrock hospitality group took the Harbourmaster over last year from longtime owners Glynn & Menna Heulyn.

Summary

£55
   ££
3
Good
3
Good
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Fresh fish and seafood, much locally caught (and served “just off the boat”) is always on the menu at this restaurant/hotel, sited superbly at the end of the quay in the picture-postcard town of Aberaeron” and notably set in the former harbourmaster's house.

Summary

£54
   ££
3
Good
3
Good
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“The absolutely stunning setting”“at the end of the quay with a lovely view over the harbour in picturesque Aberaeron”“is matched by above-average food and excellent friendly service” at this brasserie-with-rooms. Local seafood is the mainstay of the menu.

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2 Quay Pde, Aberaeron, SA46 0BT

Restaurant details

Highchair,Menu,Portions
Yes
No dress code
40
Yes

Prices

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Pudding
£10.00 £23.00 £3.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £30.00
Filter Coffee £3.20
Extras  
Bread £0.00
Service 10.00%
2 Quay Pde, Aberaeron, SA46 0BT
Opening hours
Monday12 pm‑2 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm
Tuesday12 pm‑2 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm
Wednesday12 pm‑2 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm
Thursday12 pm‑2 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm
Friday12 pm‑2 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm
Saturday12 pm‑2 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm
Sunday12 pm‑2 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm

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