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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.
Summary
“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
“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
Harbourmaster Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Lovely pub come restaurant come hotel. Location is perfect, right by the harbour. Food is good standard for a smart pub although on the day i visited, the choice of seafood was limited. Never the less, a good choice in this part of rural Wales. Good choice of reasonably priced wines."
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £21.50 |
| Filter Coffee | £0.00 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £3.50 |
| Service | 10.00% |
2 Quay Pde, Aberaeron, SA46 0BT
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
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