Flat Rock Bistro in Ceredigion

We are from Cardiff staying in Gwbert cottage to celebrate a friends big birthday so I booked a table for 8 for tonight 19th Oct 24 ..I can't highly recommend the Bistro enough , the food was amazing all 8 of us cleared our plates , service was excellent if you find yourself in Gwbert - book At The Flat rock cafe 10/10 *****

Beautiful views over the beach while lunching with friends. Food was fabulous and lovely staff.

Great view, clean and good breakfast, busy little place in the night too but not loud and we where in the room above it. Great place to stay in cardigan close to everything but out of the way

I had best meal I had Baked Fillet of Cod with a White Wine & Dill Sauce it was delicious

Service, food, drinks excellent

Really lovely spot overlooking the estuary, can highly recommend the seafood platter.

20th September Hotel arranged to cook for us at 5pm even tho they don't normally cook until 6.30pm. Everyone in our party commented on the excellent service & food was amazing. Would highly recommend

Would like to thank everyone that worked on the wake of my parents , from the reception, chef , barstaff etc, everyone was so helpful and willing to help out and went over board to make sure everything was perfectly done all cooked meals were served within 4 mins of 1st plate being put on the table and everyone ate at the same time , every meal was cooked to perfection and not one complaint from anyone , everyone was well pleased and commented that they all enjoyed there meals, so would like once more just to say thank you very to everyone involved Yours faithful mark and julie Harding

Popped in for lunch my wife and myself had the cheese panini which came with a nice salad and my dad had a sandwich all meals nice and tasty. I washed mine down with a local ale and they had the wine. All good and reasonably priced.. great view and dog friendly on the patio and conservatory

Would highly recommend going there . The views match the service and food . As reviews go .5 stars all the way

My husband ordered the plaice from the specials menu which had slimy skin and was served with a few boiled potatoes. This was served with some prawns in a jug which looked very unappetising and was in a flavourless butter sauce. I ordered the chickpea, spinach and sweet potato curry which only had a few flakes of sweet potato and was mostly chickpeas, black wilted spinach and a mountain of rice. This was pretty edible. My teenage son also failed to eat his burger but we all ate his potato wedges as we were so hungry. We would have stayed for dessert had the mains been nicer. We’d already paid at the bar as we were sitting outside so we just left and won’t be going back. Nice views though.

Hotel breakfast, but a bit chilly to eat it outside . buffet cereals and drinks,full breakfast served at the table. Including with room price.

Sunday lunch today was amazing, could not fault it. Young boy and girl who served us in conservatory were so polite and could not do enough for us. We will return soon.

Always my go to place when we are on holiday in cardigan. Food has been lovely the last few times we have been. The sea view is absolutely beautiful! My children love playing pool and they have a nice sofa area if you just fancy a drink. The staff are very nice and friendly. Highly recommend

Food was bang average and definitely overpriced. My beer battered cod had the texture of a paper towel, and the chicken nuggets (although only for kids of course) had a very store-bought feel about them. Felt sorry for the staff who seemed short of a few hands, but we were waiting around for long periods and didn’t bother with dessert at the end because they were taking so long to clear our plates. Basically seems like you pay for the location, which was very nice.

The food was amazing, we decided to go for the chicken curry on the specials menu and it was delicious with large portions too. We had a window seat and enjoyed the views with the sun shining. Staff are so friendly and helpful. We were celebrating our anniversary and it was perfect, will definitely be back.

We visited the on the 27th, as a group of 7. Unfortunately, wasn't that great. The staff were lovely, but rushed off their feet. We had issues with the food, but struggled to hail the staff down as they were very busy, and nobody checked to see if everything was ok. The food was average quality, but a bit pricey. Not bad, but overall needs a bit of work.

The food was mediocre at best, we ordered burger which was engulfed by a thick layer of cheese. It takes skills to get a burger wrong! Furthermore, I need to report somethig that happened durig our dinner service. We ordered the burger and one of the daily specials. The waiter arrives with 2 burgers. We say only 1 was ordered. He gives us one plate and leaves with the second burger. We start eating the chips while we wait for the second, correct main to arrive. The waiter comes back and says the burger we have is not the one we ordered, it belongs to another table. We tell him we had started eating the chips. Imagine my shock and horror when he simply answers 'it's fine', takes the plate back and proceeds to deliver it to another table!! Absolutely do not reccomend.

Praise when it's due the "chef" really knows his way around a microwave. We were a table of eight and all our food came out the same time. Unfortunately all the food was bland, the presentation was very lacklustre. I ordered the steak which was over £25 and you really would get better in wetherspoons. The chips were almost homecooked which was the nicest thing on the plate but still could have done with extra cooking, they were very soggy. One of the specials of the day was Chicken coconut curry which had no flavour, no spice, cheap shop bought Naan and the chicken had been over microwaved. This was all quite expensive my I add. The jewel in the crown was when I asked for the bill, which I paid but upon receipt I was handed an A4 sheet of paper. I couldn't believe what I was reading, they wanted every member of our table to sign the disclosure form claiming that if any one of us became will with food poisoning or diarrhoea that they would not be held legally responsible!!!! I for one have never seen anything like this and is actually illegal as it goes against our statutory rights. I did therefore write JOKE across it. Unfortunately though the eldest member of our party who was 94 became increasingly concerned as to what we had just eaten and what was going to happen, to be honest we all were. I mentioned to the waitress that this is actually worrying and she smiled and said "it's part of their food and hygiene policy " I'm sorry but that has nothing to do with food or hygiene!! Shall never return there.

Visited at lunchtime today, and was met by Anthony at the bar, very efficient, and friendly. We were taken to a lovely table looking out at the lovely Cardigan bay. Our order was taken, and served in no time at all. Ilona, checked that everything was fine with our meals, had no complaints . My husband had the chicken, leek and bacon pie, and I had the teriyaki chicken skewers which were gorgeous.Ilona and Anthony need to be congratulated as being wonderful members of the team

Way overpriced for what you get!! The meals must be bought in frozen as are the desserts as ours were served still frozen!!

Nice food but my chips weren't cooked properly and my grandads chicken wasn't cooked properly either

Excellent food and fantastic staff. 10/10

Went for a meal 9/6/24 very disappointing, asked the waitress, is your fish fresh or frozen? Frozen was the reply really? Your 100 meters from the sea! Ended up with mushroom stroganoff not a good choice it was very disappointing just button mushrooms tomato skins and what looked like gravy with yellow rice, waitresses came over and asked if everything was OK? Not really I replied, what's wrong she asked? It's only got 1 type of mushroom and it's very bland, I'm sorry you don't like it and walked away, lovely location and the views are stunning but the food let's the place down with a good chef and menu it would be a gold mine

Had to wait an hour for our food from when we sat down. In fairness it was really busy. When the food arrived it was beautiful and plentyful.

Saterday evening dinner for 4. 01/06/2024. Average pub food, nothing more really in a nice setting. Could be so much more. Can't see how this has a rating of 4.4.

Lovely food, fantastic views, friendly staff. Recommended 👍

The food here was delicious. The chips were like homemade and the onion rings and the portions were a tidy size we really enjoyed it

Popped in last minute had a lovely meal with great service my lasagna was creamy and tasty my wife’s risotto was excellent we will be coming again. Diolch

Great location. Unfortunately the food was a great disappointment. The serving staff were very pleasant and tried their best. Our food was pre ordered and there was a problem with starters and main meal orders. When the food arrived it was of very poor quality. The lasagne was dried up and the fish and chips were dry too. The prices are now extortionate for inferior food. Stevens Family

Came yesterday for Sunday roast, the beef was to die for, everything was piping hot, never had a bad meal here and we have been coming here for years, the staff are always on hand when u need them, can’t fault anything, the views are fab, and on a sunny day it’s great to sit chill and relax, and as arnie would say we’ll be back, thanks to Anthony and his team

Did not eat Just called in for a drink

Food was good the first night but the second night was very poor

I had the most wonderful Mothering Sunday lunch here with family. The staff were so welcoming, friendly and helpful, which made the occasion extra special and memorable. The food and service were impeccable, despite the restaurant being full to capacity. The little gift boxes of complimentary chocolates for all Mums were much appreciated too! Thank you to all at Flat Rock for an exceptional experience.

Great Food during a very busy Sunday lunch service. The staff went over and above to provide excellent food despite a packed restaurant. One of us is vegan and diabetic. They catered for my needs superbly, even providing an off menu sugar free desert.

Nice atmosphere with friendly staff and good food

To be honest we had dressed for Sunday lunch. The last time we ate at this bistro it was silver service and Italian waiters. Having got over the initial shock of finding it a very family friendly and not silver service place, we settled down to an enjoyable Sunday roast with goodish vegetables, lots of gravy and decent roasties. All served by friendly young people. The roast beef was well cooked, probably brisket or topside, so not for anyone who demands rare or even pink! But it was tasty. The atmosphere was excellent, lots of families and friends chatting, eating and enjoying themselves. Interestingly we didn't see anyone on their phone. Too busy enjoying themselves and no photos on Instagram! We'll be taking our children and grandchildren there when they visit us.

From the lovely welcome to the end of our Sunday lunch was excellent, we enjoyed drinks looking out to the sea , called to the restaurant for lunch , the food was tasty plentifully, and perfectly cooked, the desserts were delicious, have eaten here before lunch time , always been good , 1st time Sunday lunch and it won’t be the last

It was the first visit for us, having been given a voucher for Christmas. We were very happy to have found this smashing hotel restaurant; the atmosphere, decor and pleasant reception by all the staff was heartwarming. While waiting for our table, we thoroughly enjoyed a warming mulled wine, sitting in a bay window overlooking the estuary. Although it was filthy weather on New Year’s Eve, we felt completely wrapped in warmth, the staff busy but attentive and the roast dinners we had were 5 star. Nothing was too much trouble, and the entire experience was wonderful, even to the staff wishing us a Happy New Year on the way out. We highly recommend this restaurant.

Food exceeded expectations - had a great family meal here. It took a little time but no one minds waiting for freshly cooked great food. The menu does them a disservice on a few things as the fish was fresh and hand battered there - it doesn't say that - big it up and it also justifies the cost more of around £17. Staff were friendly and soft drinks reasonably priced. Really enjoyed it

We came here looking for a tasty,hearty meal and were not disappointed. I had wanted a curry or a chilli but there was nothing similar on the menu, so for the first time I tried the Hungarian pork goulash. It was a delicious stew, served with perfectly cooked cabbage and fluffy mash. A real cwtch on a plate! My partner had the lasagne which I have to say looked a little small, and didn't quite fill the oven dish it was presented in. Nevertheless, it was delicious and came with well cooked chips so he didn't go hungry. We also ordered a side of onion rings which were very tasty. The beers were cold, the fire was warm, the service was good and the dog was able to join us too. Not much more we could ask for really! Thank you very much, we will be back. 😊

We came here looking for a tasty,hearty pub meal and were not disappointed. I had wanted a curry or a chilli but there was nothing similar on the menu, so for the first time I tried the Hungarian pork goulash. It was a delicious stew, served with perfectly cooked cabbage and fluffy mash. A real cwtch on a plate! My partner had the lasagne which I have to say looked a little small, and didn't quite fill the oven dish it was presented in. Nevertheless, it was delicious and came with well cooked chips so he didn't go hungry. We also ordered a side of onion rings which were very tasty. The beers were cold, the fire was warm, the service was good and the dog was able to join us too. Not much more we could ask for really! Thank you very much, we will be back. 😊

Delicious food, great staff, lovely food

Very poor service , inferior quality meals,and lack lustre menu which is overplayed.After having a number of very pleasant family celebrations in the past ,it is very sad not to feel at all inspired to visit the Flat rock again any time soon.

Didn't have food service very good can recommend espresso martini's. Good vibe.

Food, service and atmosphere 5star. Good choice of meals. Generous portions. Realistic prices for quality food and wine.

I have eaten here for lunch and dinner and I couldn’t fault anything it was perfect

Lovely location with spectacular sea views. Modern, clean, comfortable and pleasant restaurant and bar with a wide ranging menu. Staff were friendly and efficient despite an initial misunderstanding about the booking for our table. Food was on the pricey side (£17.95 for a lamb burger and chips) but beautifully cooked and presented. Reasonable range of drinks, though only one ale on tap.

Had two fantastic meals one on Saturday 30th September and Mondays 2nd October, the Welsh sirloin steak was amazing it melted in your mouth, please give the chef who was on our compliments. Will definitely be returning for more meals, the staff were so pleasant and made the whole experience a pleasure Thank you again

Came in for a nice evening drink with the family and the service was flat, the attitude was rocky. We felt like we were a bit of an inconvenience to the bar staff.

Busy when we visited but was able to accommodate us and the dogs. Food was plentiful and tasty. Service was friendless and efficient. View was out over the sea. Would have been nice to have water offered for the dogs.

Lovely scenery and a nice place to eat.

Friendly service, lovely food, good portion sizes. Parking on site. Great views over the bay. Great for a family meal

Lovely views but food a bit expensive. Staff are great.

Well I had high hopes when I looked at the reviews... How wrong could they be... In my case I took my wife there thinking she'll get a really nice posh meal at them prices.. bonus points I thought.... Unfortunately that was not the case. So I start with the Pros Pros The View is absolutely outstanding. The serving lady was happy enough. Parking was great. Plenty of space Cons No table service, Pay on every item each time. Dirty items, fluff & sticky stuff over salt & pepper shakers. Staff having breaks playing on there phones in there cleaning uniform with the customers. Not up to par food for price. My Experience. My wife's chicken was so unbelievably dryer, was like it had been microwaved multiple times. Her chips tho were good. Her drink had floating bits in it that was not ment to be there. My burger was ok and the fries were ok but my latte was like drinking coloured water. The prices for this food was unbelievable, a burger at £17.65 was mental. I've had better for £5 at weather spoons. I've had top £ burgers from an award winning pub 30mins away from here for £1.65 cheaper. I think the prices need to reflect the food and then it would maybe be ok. Would I have had a refund if I complained, who knows, didn't want the hassle, was supposed to be a nice day, so we left. Will I go back.............. Alot would have to change and that hygiene rating would have to be bold for me to see. But yes I would if things changed.

Loverly environment and great sea views. Food was nice and compared to other local establishments was a fair price, Definitely worth a visit for a meal and a drink.

My partner and I called in as we were in the area. My partner had a prawn baguette and I had a jacket potato, both came quickly and were thoroughly enjoyed, pleasant staff, will call again

We booked our table for 9 people a few days before. Lovely welcome we were shown to our table near the window. The waitress was lovely with the children. Although it was busy we were served in a reasonable time. We all agreed the food was delicious. We would certainly recommend it and return. Where else can you eat a meal and see Dolphins swimming past.

Visited for lunch after a session at the local spa. The service was great. Staff were friendly and efficient. Menu was varied and the food was tasty. Will return again.

What a fantastic place, lovely food and a brilliant view, staff were so friendly, will definitely recommend, thanks.

Lovely views, good food and welcoming professional staff. Decent cocktail menu. Prices are reasonable, especially considering the view out of the window. Come around sunset to watch the geese flying past into the estuary. Only thing that lets it down, considering the upmarket exterior, reception and bar area is the dining furniture gives the impression of a functional mid-price business hotel breakfast room, rather than a nice cosy restaurant

Excellent food and very friendly staff

Excellent service, delicious chips and children's meal was very generous. Thank you

Lots of good things about the flat rock, the views are absolutely stunning, great place to grab a pint, with looks overlooking the Teifi estuary. The food was hit and miss. Chicken Cordon Bleu was superb, really an amazing dish. The burger, as others have noted was a real disappointment, bland and cheap taste, lacking garnish. The Dessert, roulade, was okay, but nothing special. The staff were really helpful and friendly, but service was a tad slow. Overall it was a good experience, but the food was overpriced for what it was.

Last minute reservation made on a lovely warm evening. The place was very busy but that did not reflect on the service. Stunning views of the coast to watch the sun go down. Good warm, nicely presented and tasty. Will return soon.

Always lovely x great food, lovely staff, amazing views.

Visited twice while on holiday. Great Sunday lunch and later their dinner menu. All food was excellent and large portions. Service was fantastic with all staff members really friendly and happy to help. Dog friendly in the conservatory (book first) or on the terrace. They seem to always be busy so book to avoid disappointment. Great views across to Poppit Sands.

Nice bar and big seperate dining area. The menu is limited but the food is decent. We had lasagne but it was not as good as it had been in past years I visited.It came with a small tired salad. The views are magnificent!! Staff are lovely

Based on good reviews we booked here for a Sunday night as not many others places in the area open for dinner. Had a really nice meal- kids portion was huge and he loved it. Adult meals were equally nice- both chose of the specials and again, good sized portions, tasty food and reasonably priced. Staff were friendly and helpful. Nice view and hotel clean and well presented

Few venues match the position of Flat Rock Bistro at The Gwbert Hotel to enjoy standard menu dining as the sun sets over Cardigan Bay at the mouth of the River Teifi. The spectacle is equally visible from indoors or those rarer occasions when the weather is kind and seating on the terrace becomes an option. Booking is advisable although not essential, and when we ate on a Sunday evening staff worked hard to ensure a table was found for the many occasional diners presenting. The menu is somewhat simple, and our choices of gammon and cod were well cooked and tasty, a few special dishes were on offer to those seeking a more international choice. The ambience in the restaurant is dominated by the view and arguably the same might go for the food. We left satisfied by all

Great place with amazing views and really lovely food had the beer battered cod and chips with mushy peas batter was lovely and crisp and the fish cooked just right all at a good price. The staff were very friendly also.

Excellent restaurant Excellent food authenticate easy parking attentive staff Reasonable prices will definitely go again Thank you for a lovely evening

I had the chicken out of our party who attended and the only person to suffer with D&V within hours of eating, Once back home 4hr drive, still suffered the same for days. Would never go back for food

Lovely setting good food have a dog friendly conservatory staff very friendly wife a vegan good options on menu had three meals there that week witn lovely desserts sticky toffee pudding a must

Had an overnite stay here with my hubby for my birthday the room we had was a wow factor, full sea view, evening meal was lush as was dessert, and the breakfast was the best I’ve had with plenty on the buffet to eat, assorted...

What a disappointment. A real shame .I love this place. Great service .Great view. Happy family memories .The burger wasn't very nice though .Did I eat it all .Yes .Did I complain ? No .Sometimes we all get a bit too " British."A hot spicy burger topped by hot spicy cheese.There was nowhere to go .Onion rings nice .Love Sunday lunch here but not sure I'll be back midweek.

This is a rare steak according to the chef… my friend ordered medium came out cremated sent it back and the replacement was no different.. had the potential to be excellent but we were left wanting after waiting an hour to order food then another...

Nothing wrong with the food generous portions.The service was very slow which we marked it down for. The staff once we got them were lovely.Quality of hot drinks was'nt good.Music too loud but view was stunning.

Mid week evening meal was a complete disaster. We were on time, for pre-booked table but we’re not seated for over 15 minutes. It then took more than an hour for our order to be taken. Sadly two selections were over cooked and the small...

Excellent lunch. Food was great. Quick efficient service by friendly obliging staff.

Lovely place. Such a pleasant atmosphere, and gorgeous location overlooking Poppit Sands beach. The food was amazing, especially the mussels. Although we arrived quite late for lunch and the kitchen was about to close, so we couldn’t savour the rest of the menu. Parking might be an issue in the high season.

Flat Rock hotel, Hebert, Just having coffee, lovely and hot, bacon sandwich excellent, great customer service, staff very attentive.highly recommended

Lovely food, we just had some grub from the lunch menu! Reasonably priced and tasty.. that paired with a cracking view, can't go wrong.

Great mothers day Sunday lunch. Lovely views from restaurant.

Tasty food, great service, amazing views, good little find.

Can honestly say one of the best Sunday lunches we've ever had. Lovely selection of veg, meat was beautiful and all piping hot. Service was excellent 👍

Booked for my sons birthday next to the window which was amazing service and atmosphere was very warming food was served quickly and hot displayed beautifully staff was very helpful friendly and professional

Lovely food with great friendly service from all the staff

Friendly and efficient service, good range of food on the menu, great views and comfortable surroundings. We all enjoyed our meals and the prices were reasonable.

Been eating and stayed at Gwbert for many years always found excellent service and food. stand out members of staff Anthony Wilkes and Alana though all staff so helpful and ready to serve. Always makes us feel welcome and valued they are an absolute credit...

Not much to say other than I ordered a Panna cotta and received a lemon tart and was told I was wrong when questioned.

I've had a couple of meals here over the years. The quality is almost as good as it's sister restaurant at The Cliff Hotel. Definately worth a visit and meal. Great views over the mouth of the Teifi too.

We were recommended The Gwbert restaurant so went along with friends for the Christmas party menu, it was honestly one of the best meals we have ever had,beautifully home cooked and obviously using fresh ingredients and quality meat,everything about it was perfect.The staff were wonderful...

Nice place good veiws and coffee

Had midweek lunch here Good food, and range of drinks. Main courses were £14.95, Sharps Doom Bar £4.40 a pint. Friendly and helpful staff. We will definitely be going there again.

Legendary. Anthony and his crew have done it again. The food and service is second to none. Tracey is a complete credit to them. Thank you all for the personal service and amazing food. Hats off to the chef. Thank you. It’s worth the drive.

Good gluten free options. Friendly staff. Nice restaurant overlooking the sea.

Great location, great food , service and brilliant staff.. very well organised on a busy evening.

Popped in for a pint from Cliff hotel. Great setting relaxing atmosphere, hit the spot

Excellent service and great food.