Harden's survey result
Summary
“Situated right on the end of the quay with lovely views overlooking the harbour and Cardigan Bay”, this very blue former harbourmaster’s home was built in 1811, but has been run as a boutique hotel and restaurant since the early 2000s. The menu showcases fine Welsh produce (lamb, beef, Ceredigion cheese), with particular mention for the “fine range of fish and seafood dishes” (including “great oysters, but you must try the local mackerel” too).
Summary
“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
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.
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2 Quay Pde, Aberaeron, SA46 0BT
Restaurant details
Harbourmaster Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Good to see the restaurant now available again, the cwtch window always a delightful space overlooking the harbour and a significantly better environment than the bar area. The food is not at historically remembered standard, but one keeps hoping the food old days will return once more!"
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £25.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £2.90 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 10.00% |
2 Quay Pde, Aberaeron, SA46 0BT
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑2:15pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑2:15pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2:15pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2:15pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2:15pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2:15pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑2:15pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
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