Harden's says
There's also a sibling branch in North Wales (High Street, Abersoch, Pwllheli LL53 7DS)
Harden's survey result
Summary
“Great fish and shellfish” – in particular, locally caught lobsters – are the lure at chef Richard Sim’s unpretentious spot, “with dishes paying tribute to the quality of their produce”. It can be “tricky to get into these days in summertime, which reflects the restaurant’s excellent (and well deserved) reputation”.
Summary
“Seafood so fresh it’s practically still swimming” – including Lindisfarne oysters and locally caught lobsters – is the trump card at Alnick-born chef Richard Sim’s “gem” of a restaurant – “a real must if you ever venture near Bamburgh”. There’s a sibling venture on the far side of the country, at Abersoch on the Llyn Peninsula in Wales.
Summary
“Fabulous fresh seafood” – “the best for miles” – plays to packed houses at this “delightful” spot from well-known Alnick-born chef Richard Sim, which is generally agreed to be “one of the best restaurants in Northumberland” – “no wonder it’s so hard to get a table”. “For a seafood restaurant they serve amazing veggie food”, while the menu also stretches to local beef and “delicious desserts”. There’s now a spin-off far away in Abersoch on the Llyn Peninsula in Wales.
Summary
“A great, simple fish restaurant” in the “super setting of Bamburgh village”. “Always new and interesting options on the daily specials board” make Richard Sim's bistro “a real asset for this holiday spot”.
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Have you eaten at The Potted Lobster?
3 Lucker Road, Bamburgh, NE69 7BS
Restaurant details
The Potted Lobster Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Excellent seafood restaurant in Bamburgh with a super friendly welcome. The lobster and truffle mayo with our halibut was a particular highlight and the potted lobster starter was also delicious. "
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £24.95 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 10.00% |
3 Lucker Road, Bamburgh, NE69 7BS
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑9 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑9 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑9 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑9 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑9 pm |
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