Harden's says
There's also a sibling branch in North Wales (High Street, Abersoch, Pwllheli LL53 7DS)
Harden's survey result
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”.
Summary
“A real winner” – “fresh fish” benefit from “careful treatment” and customers from “smiling staff” at Richard Sim’s appealing seafood bistro in “a beautiful location in the shadows of Bamburgh Castle”.
Summary
“A real winner” – “fresh fish” benefit from “careful treatment” and customers from “smiling staff” at Richard Sim’s appealing seafood bistro in “a beautiful location in the shadows of Bamburgh Castle”.
Summary
In the shadow of Bamburgh Castle, this seaside-themed two-year-old is by all accounts “a real gem and great addition to the area” (not least as it’s “an area where good food is rare”); the fish and seafood is “very reliable” and servings happily “large”, unlike the venue itself.
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Restaurant details
The Potted Lobster Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Great find - delicious seafood including lobster"
"good food in recently refurbished restaurant. Lobster we had was a little small but tasty"
"Very fresh fish in every dish we ate. Starter portions were substantial and would have sufficed for a light lunch on their own. Main course of Turbot lived up to all expectation. Crisp batter and delicious turbot. Dover sole with prawns and caper was excellent. Staff were very friendly and efficient. About to close for refurbishment which should put up the ambience score."
"Fabulous fish restaurant in a beautiful Northumbrian seaside village which had the most iconic castle......what more could you want? Daily specials are worth considering and the fish and chips are pretty damned good!"
Prices
 Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £21.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 12.50% |
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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