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The Hive Aberaeron, Aberaeron, Ceredigion

The Hive Aberaeron

4.4
4.4
399 Reviews
£25 and under
British
The Hive is situated on the harbour edge of the picturesque Georgian town of Aberaeron. Our aim is to offer a flexible, relaxed and accessible dining area where everybody is welcome.
The Hive is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Our main menu offers a range of small plates through to burgers, pies and fresh fish dishes featuring ingredients from Welsh producers.

No dogs indoors (except guide dogs)

Please phone or Email for any bookings after the first of September online bookings will become available closer to the date.

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2 people

19:00


Booked 6 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 09:30–22:30
  • Phone number
    01545 570445
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress

What 399 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

399 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Bristol

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great tasting food for vegans . Helpful friendly service Warm and welcoming on a cold day. Bit noisy due to high ceiling I guess.

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  2. PaulT

    West Wales

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 November 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    Nice location, staff were friendly and attentive. Most of the food good but my slow cooks beef was tough.

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  3. EmmaC

    West Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My first visit to the Hive and I wasn’t disappointed :-)

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  4. AngelaP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As a coeliac with additional dairy intolerance it’s such an amazing treat to be able to eat out at a place that actually offers almost every main as a suitable option! Definitely recommended.

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  5. MichaelK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely restaurant in the centre of Aberaeron. Food was excellent and service was very good.

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  6. BethanS

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 October 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience5
    Myself and friends have been to The Hive a number of times however yesterdays visit was not up to the usual standard- we waited about 45 minutes for our lunch to arrive and no apology for the wait and also dessert menu was another half an hour after we finished our main course Bill was incorrect- waitress had brought hot chocolate and coffee to our table which we hadn’t ordered and she took it to another table- however it was itemised on our bill!! Note- it wasn’t that busy but a lot of confusion involved

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  7. SueD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food. Excellent service. Lovely venue. When dining upstairs it is peaceful and you can chat with your friends.

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  8. RhysLl

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A lovely evening. Warm and friendly atmosphere. Excellent service. Fresh and imaginative food.

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  9. HelenK

    West Wales

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 October 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Beautiful food, plenty of it. Service good, staff friendly. Initially busy but then quietened down.

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  10. FranN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always love coming to the hive. The staff are hardworking and pleasant. The food is always delicious. I had the Korean beef rib croquettes to start and the beetroot and goats cheese burger as a main. Both were perfect. I had a few mojitos and a limon spritz cocktail - lovely! No one does a better mojito (and I’ve had my fair share!) Thank you for a lovely evening.

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  11. MrsW

    Shropshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 14 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If you visit abereron then a meal at the Harbourmaster is not to be missed. The food is beautiful and the staff are efficient and friendly. Book and enjoy !

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  12. DDavies

    West Wales

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Keep returning to the Hive. Amazing food and service.

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  13. andrewc

    West Wales

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    a lovely Sunday lunch I recommend the Welsh Beef

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  14. Shing

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 October 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience1
    Service poor when arriving. No smiles, had to stand there for 5 minutes before owner ( older tall gentleman) told us to go to the bar as we had been waiting. Staff at bar were quite unhelpful with no smiles. Quantity of food was very small. Ordered a burger- arrived on a plate with nothing else, no salad, etc. The salad which I paid £5 was tiny. Not the Hive I remember.

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  15. PhilL

    Devon

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 October 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    The Hive is a lovely setting with a warm welcoming feeling on arrival, overall the food was good, I had the sea bream and my wife had a burger, both really nice but the burger was served on a smallish plate, side dishes need to be ordered separately to main dishes which we both felt was a bit of a negative for the restaurant. Rosemary/Parmesan chips ordered with the burger are an acquired taste. The Alberinio wine however is highly recommended.

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  16. Rosie

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 October 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience5
    My partner and I came for dinner, service was adequate and the staff lovely but the food quality was awful. None of the expensive meals come with any sides, my partner ordered a burger and it had no chips and I ordered mussels and it also had no bread or chips. My partners burger was soggy with grease, the bun was a pile of mush due to the quantity of liquid. My mussels were so over cooked they were slimy and I forced myself to eat maybe 10, due to the price. The chips, at £5 for a small bowl, were poorer quality than the fish and chip shop next door. I cannot emphasise the shocking quality of the mussels, which made me feel physically sick and disgusted. Mussels, being one of my favourite foods, are a staple and easy to cook dish, yet I have never experienced mussels like this. They were essentially melted parsley tasting slime. Both my partner and I walked away with swollen throats too, we both ironically found it difficult to swallow anything afterwards. Whatever the chips, the predominant link between us, was cooked in presumably has a large quantity of allergens in, leading both of us to have an uncomfortable reaction. Safe to say we were both beyond disappointed and dissatisfied and will likely never be returning for food again.

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  17. RosieP

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 October 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    Not that impressed with the food. Eggs weren’t runny.

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  18. Vickyr

    Lancashire

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 September 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Lovely food as usual, more vegetarian options needed, we have been many times and it's very limited for our vegetarian Great service

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  19. Rhiannon

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food with a good variety. Lovely atmosphere.

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  20. Andy

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food, service and prices in a lovely setting.

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  21. StephenJ

    West Wales

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous food & location. Great staff. Value for money.

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  22. TomF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible food in a lovely atmosphere. Will definitely be back again!

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  23. BleddynD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I go to the Hive on a weekly basis either for coffee, beer or food (have had breakfast and evening meals) and can honestly say that the beverages, food and service are always first class. Would highly recommend

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  24. SaraP

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Really good choice on menu very efficient courteous staff. Knowledgable and helpful. Friendly great place will return. Thanks Also wine served really chilled well done all round.

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  25. KellyJ

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 September 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Lovely variety of breakfast options all reasonably priced

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  26. DavidL

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 September 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    Good gluten free options. My starter (moules in a creamy sauce) was excellent. They were very large and delicious. Then it all went downhill. We waited about 40 minutes for the main course and had to ask the head waiter to speed things up. The mains were very ordinary. My lamb loftas were served on humous and a hot sauce. I didn't realise that they were served on a bed of raw shredded red cabbage (ok but a bit inappropriate on an essentially Greek or Turkish style dish). My wife's sea bream was over-cooked but the pancetta in the bed of vegetables was under-cooked. The latter were not very pleasant. Service was polite and friendly but slow probably because the kitchen was over stretched. In summary rather disappointing and we wont be going back.

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  27. DDavies

    West Wales

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic service - food outstanding and very reasonable!

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  28. AndrewH

    Mid Wales

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 September 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Strange dish on menu: battered cod with pea purée. No Chips?? Who does fish and chips with no chips?The Hive!! That’s who. Food quality was very good, service excellent well recommended

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  29. Rocky19

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 September 2023

    overall4food2service3ambience4
    Not as good for service as usual...had to chase up drink order and also tea order. Thought the food was expensive for what we had...mackerel was not overly fresh. Menu to fussy

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  30. Sarah82

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 September 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Nice food, fare prices. Lovely location. Only downside was that they had run out of most ice creams making desert choosing a little difficult. Despite this if we come back to the area we would visit again.

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  31. Cazlars

    West Wales

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 September 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Busy when we arrived but quickly shown to table - bit of a wait before attention and order taken but knowledgeable waitress and pleasant drinks server- great food , large portions couldn’t fit in a sweet !! Things have been slightly less frenetic when eating here out of season - living local we love coming here for a special treat!!

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  32. Sian

    West Wales

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 31 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The flatbreads are a delicious addition to the menu.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Gloucestershire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 August 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Nice location, seemed to be full of locals which is always a good sign. The fish and chips looked good, we had muscles which were ok. Staff were very pleasant and attentive and they serve cocktails which is always a win! had a lovely espresso martini.

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  34. KimY

    London

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 29 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were seated at an ideal table for our party of 6. The food, service and atmosphere was perfect. It was a really enjoyable evening.

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  35. IainB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food fab service we will definitely be coming again

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  36. Patrick

    South Wales

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 August 2023

    overall2food3service4ambience4
    Helpful staff as always but very disappointed with portion of battered cod which was very small. Understand that costs have risen but this was half the size of the portion served just a few weeks ago on our last visit. Very poor value for money - essentially £12.00 for a very small piece of fish and chips are not even included.

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  37. Ties

    West Wales

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 August 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience3
    Extremely slow service. Appreciate it was Saturday night so they needed more staff. Over an hour's wait for the main course is too long. Good value for money though

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  38. JulieK

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 August 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    Average experience not overwhelming, was offered a table in a gangway to the bar area, if we hadn’t booked one in advance fair enough, but declined and moved upstairs

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  39. StephanieR

    West Wales

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 26 August 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    Have been here numerous times. Service is quite good, but the food needs something to be desired. Not much choice in starters main course well a Welsh burger was ok but £5 for chips for 1 person which was frozen and obviously been warmed back up was a complete rip off. I couldn’t even eat them. Best part was the dessert which at £9 per head is a bit much. Thanks but no thanks I won’t be back again.

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  40. Lambs

    London

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 25 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good evening. Staff are well trained, friendly and polite. Mussels were gorgeous - meaty and full of flavour. Mackerel pate likewise. Main course cod in batter and sea bream again plentiful, fresh & full of flavour. No room for dessert. Only negative is having to pay £5 per portion for chips - you’d expect battered cod to have chips included? (Will watch that next time!) Good to see the Hive competing with other excellent restaurants in Aberaeron and run by a local family. Ardderchog!

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The Hive Aberaeron is rated 4.4 stars by 399 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

19:00


Booked 6 times today
Google Map for The Hive Aberaeron

1 Cadwgan Pl, Aberaeron, Ceredigion SA46 0BU

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Aberaeron
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 09:30–22:30
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
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