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Nº 334 in 507 in Ceredigion

Nº 92 of 142 British in Ceredigion

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Myself and my wife along with our 2 dogs gave the ship a try last night. Really easy booking system that allowed us to add our dogs so we would be seated in the dog friendly downstairs area. My wife was really pleased with the vegetarian options available and went for the Tuscan gnocchi, she said it was very tasty and different to the usual repetitive veggie options in other pubs and restaurants. I had the ribeye steak which was cooked perfect and tasted great. Service was good and all the staff are very friendly and happy to help.

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Antho1892 . 2023-11-24

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Amazing lunch , lamb kofta on flat bread …. Just what my taste buds needed 😘 would highly recommend x

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Patricia B . 2023-11-14

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Me and my family popped in for some food when we were on holiday. Lovely place. Beautiful food. Will be back

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Karen H . 2023-11-09

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My wife and I booked a table in the upstairs restaurant for 7pm at The Ship Bar and Restaurant. We were one of two couples at this point, with the other couple leaving approximately half an hour later. We enjoyed the starter and main course which we finished at approximately 8.15. We had decided that we probably would not have a dessert when the waitress approached us. However I did notice that the kitchen lights had been switched off when she asked the question. I did ask for a coffee which she went to the kitchen to order, however she returned immediately and said I couldn’t have a coffee as the machine had been switched off. It is usual surely for customers to have completely finished eating before the kitchen is closed down . I suspect that if we wanted desserts we wouldn’t have got them. As this is the only pub/restaurant in the village we booked to eat at the Ship the following evening. When I spoke to the manager/landlady to cancel the next reservation based on today’s poor experience, she offered a very insincere apology and clearly did not care about our poor experience, or the fact she had lost the following days booking. We live in financially challenging times and no business can afford to treat people in this way. We were made to feel like we were an inconvenience. We spent £70 this evening on two courses and would have spent at least the same again on the following evenings meal. This is the fourth time we have visited the area in the last four years, and probably will again, however, we will not eat at the Ship again. The landlady needs to understand that poor service is not acceptable. If she wanted to close the restaurant early she should have not accepted the 7 o’clock booking. With all this in mind I cannot recommend The Ship at Aberporth.

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NigelH473 . 2023-10-21

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Stopping in aberporth saw pub went on Saturday night, busy which says it all. 9 of us in total, super choice on menu quick service and great food enjoyed

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Stephen C . 2023-10-14

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We had dinner here twice whilst visiting the area. The food was lovely, really fresh and tasty. Service is good and very helpful. Menu has a great range for all and was served hot with lots of taste. I had the king prawn tagliatelle and it was wonderful. We will certainly visit again!

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emma_evans8955 . 2023-10-12

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We had a delicious meal at the Ship in Aberporth. The dining room has a beautiful view of the beach. I am vegan and there were several options for all courses. The vegan food was above and beyond normal pub options. The waitress who served us was really friendly and knowledgeable. Recommended.

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Rosanne K . 2023-10-11

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We were on holiday in Aberporth and ate here 2 or 3 times. The staff were really friendly and helpful. The food was really delicious - fish finger sandwich, macaroni cheese, Ploughman’s lunch, all really tasty and good portions. The view is amazing and us and our dog were made to feel really welcome. Would definitely recommend.

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Jackie S . 2023-10-06

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We arrived here at around 5:30 and the restaurant was empty and appeared to be closed. So we went into the adjacent pub to see if they were doing food. We discovered that the pub and restaurant were the same place, and the restaurant didn't start serving food until 6pm, which was fine, so we sat down to have a drink. The pub itself is tiny, with only a few tables - but it was welcoming, warm and the staff very friendly. At around 6pm we went through to our table in the restaurant - which is a total contrast from the pub. It is glass walled so that guests can experience the spectacular views of the beach and cliffs, open, spacious and very bright. The food was outstanding, very well presented and arrived very fast and piping hot. It was the most satisfying experience eating whilst enjoying the landscapes in the comfort and warm (we did visit on a very blustery day). Staff were lovely, attentive and happy to chat about the local area.

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Ruth M . 2023-09-16

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Food was amazing, service was perfect and the view is the best imaginable. We were a very large family group with over 20 eating and the service and food couldn’t have been any better. We would highly recommend this for anyone. We will definitely be back. Thank you 😊

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lisa p . 2023-08-21

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Had a lovely evening eating here in the bar as a family. Food was delicious with each of us choosing something different from the menu. I would rather a place do well what it offers than have more choice and do it half-heartedly. There is something on the menu for all tastes and for us the steaks were perfect, the fish delicious and the curry tasty. It would be all too easy for a place like this to rest on its laurels with a captive audience in Aberporth but not only was the food delicious but all the staff were warm and friendly. So a definite recommend from us if you find yourself in the area.

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Robert P . 2023-08-16

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Lovely pub food. We went twice during our stay in Aberporth. The first time we both had the rump steaks which were delicious and perfectly cooked. The second time opted for the curries which were also tasty. The restaurant has a nice atmosphere and has friendly staff. A point to consider when booking, is that if you sit downstairs near the dessert counter it can become noisy when coffees are being made. Next time we'll opt to sit upstairs.

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abby012017 . 2023-07-10

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Spent a few days in Aberporth and ate at The Ship on two of those evenings. Food lovely, good size portions and value for money. They seem to be busy most evenings, so glad we booked. Thursday evening was busy so we did have to wait about 40 mins from ordering to receiving our food, worth the wait though. Good with allergies, I didn’t have to say as they asked when taking our order, thank you.

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Messj30 . 2023-07-06

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The food and service is excellent in the Ship. The lobster was sensational and obviously very fresh. All in all a wonderful experience. All the starters and main courses were top quality, coupled with polite, efficient staff. One very small negative, an email confirming our booking, requesting the table to be vacated 90 minutes after our reservation time,not enough for 3 courses. I would say 2 hours is more reasonable. But again, food and service was exceptional.

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StevenJ1435 . 2023-07-01

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We struggled to find food options in Cardigan on a Sunday evening after a long day out walking. Drove to Aberporth and was fortunate to arrive at the Ship. The kitchen was closed / on the point of closing at 8 pm but the staff accommodated us all the same. Excellent steaks and views over the bay. Many thanks to the friendly staff who saved our day.

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fjallrav . 2023-06-26

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Friendly and enthusiastic staff, enjoyable atmosphere, fast service despite there being 10 of us, catered for celiac disease and other requests. Steaks and sea bass excellently cooked. We loved it and would return!

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francescacN877KI . 2023-05-31

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We booked a table upstairs and the views were amazing. The room was bright and tables nicely spaced so we weren’t on top of each other. Little things made this a lovely place to eat such as water with lemon in bottles on the table,...

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Debbie J . 2023-05-12

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Excellent food as always for a family gathering.Absolutely superb with a view of the beach .What more could you ask for

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alisongW75CZ . 2023-05-01

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Review based on drinks food and staff, lunch visit. Very helpful polite staff. Quick service. Very clean toilets Clean facility throughout. Location was fabulous 👌 with views over the beach and Cardigan Bay. All good, glad we visited, its on route whilst on the coastal...

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N6608NFdaveh . 2023-04-11

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We were disappointed on this Easter Sunday lunch. No choice of meats and the good wasn't traditional Sunday lunch. No roast potatoes & the parsnips & carrots could not be confirmed as boiled or roasted. £4 a pint of coke . The meal was £40...

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helenj517 . 2023-04-10

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My partner and I came here for valentines day. The staff were very friendly and the food was amazing and fresh. Would definitely recommend. We look forward to returning again soon.

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Ll7676 . 2023-02-15

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Staying in the area recently, we visited the Ship almost every evening, apart from when we had lunch there. A lovely pub, log burner which the dog very much enjoyed, good beer, a very warm welcome from the staff and locals. Lunch was superb and...

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TycochCustomer . 2023-02-05

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Fab cosy pub opposite the beach. We popped in with two toddlers. They had pepperoni pizza to share for £11, Husband had steak sandwich with chips for £9, I had seafood chowder for £7. Staff were very friendly. We were really pleased we popped in,...

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635SarahT . 2023-01-02

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Group of 6 went for a New Years Day breakfast. Service was excellent, friendly, and with a smile. Food - very good value for money, being able to choose each item was a lovely touch & such a rarity. The food was great quality and...

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L9028TYjob . 2023-01-01

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A wonderful afternoon in a cosy pub. Superb pint of Guinness, cosy log fire and a pleasant ambience. Even in these dark chilly days the The Ship is a welcoming haven. See you again in March/April.

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WhiskeyPete . 2022-11-17

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Booked in advance on the Internet had problems booking as there were 5 of us and bookings are only for 4. However, made a comment on Facebook and they responded quickly and table was perfect. The port wen starter was delicious, hot and really tasty...

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kaycC6380LG . 2022-10-27

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We visited in October as we were on holiday in Aberporth. Very friendly welcome from the staff for us and our dog. We had an excellent meal, attentive staff but we were not rushed. We visited again in the week for a drink and again...

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Jill P . 2022-10-16

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We stayed in Aberporth on holiday,ate at the ship .Wow the food was amazing,home cooked, delicious and presented lovely. The staff where attentive and pleasant lead by Richard Customer service experience was second to none 😃 Please check out this place, it's a little gem...

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AJK0209 . 2022-09-30

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Visited for lunch. I'm not vegan but wanted to have something without chips so had sweet potato and coconut curry with rice and poppadom. Husband had gammon (very large steak), chips, mushroom and tomatoes. Both meals very tasty and piping hot. Good value with tasty...

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Warrelic . 2022-09-25

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Whilst at Penybryn beach googled places to eat within a short distance and we chose The Ship Bar & Grill, no availability via the online booking system but we took a flyer on the basis we would get to see what Aberporth was like and...

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mgnewp . 2022-08-31

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We dined here a couple of times over a week’s holiday and we enjoyed ourselves each time. The staff are friendly and attentive and the food of excellent quality. It’s a lovely pub with dining space and room for drinkers and dogs - everyone is...

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Darch28 . 2022-08-24

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We called in at the ship expecting average pub food but I can definitely say it exceeded all our expectations. My husband had a burger which he said was really good. My friend had the chicken fajita burger which she said was really tasty and...

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pdot2018 . 2022-08-04

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We had a group of five, including two vegetarians, and we found something to please everyone, including some unusual veggie options. I am not a vegetarian but the veggie bean burger looked so good I opted for that, and I was glad that I did....

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davidsH1243LL . 2022-07-17

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Stopped here for lunch with our dog. Food was quite nice and plentiful. The young lad who served us was pleasant enough but didn't come across as being overly helpful or that interested, but was OK. All in all, quite a nice visit.

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andymichelle2016 . 2022-07-07

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Great location overlooking the bay. We were delighted to join the captivated diners watching a pair of dolphins leaping across the bay as the sun was setting. Pure magic. The food was pub-grub type fayre, but with a few imaginative twists. It was all very...

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Kirsty W . 2022-07-04

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Lovely meal and friendly staff. Sat outside as had dogs with us, so food got cold quickly. Chef cooked sausages for dogs too, at small charge. Restaurant is on main road but you do have Seaview. Definitely recommend and would eat again there when in...

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Deborah S . 2022-06-17

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We have eaten here twice this week and both times the food was absolutely outstanding, fresh local produce, superbly cooked with very friendly helpful staff. Thankyou to you all, it is refreshing to see a local pub doing what they do extremely well.

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Suzieswan . 2022-06-16

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Staying in the village for the week. We checked on the internet where to eat and when. the website states when they are open and when food is served. We have a very nervous dog. So on booking , we requested a wall or? They...

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Caryl C . 2022-06-15

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Visited with my family two grandchildren and daughters , ordered some drinks unfortunately there was no food available. Both grandchildren and my youngest daughter wanted something to eat. I purchased some chips and sausages from the shop next door. When I returned I was told...

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U7498SWneilm . 2022-06-10

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Visited as of reunion of the primary school which we all attended over 50 years ago. The welcome was great and the location and views fantastic. We dined twice in the restaurant and had great food and service both times. Very much doing the reunion...

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huwdylan . 2022-05-20

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Visited for the last night of our holiday in Aberporth. Amazing food and great service in the dog friendly bar. Will definitely visit again on our next trip to the area.

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StuJ1968 . 2022-05-12

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First impressions: Bar staff and x2 men dragging golf gear around are sullen and make you want to spend your £££ elsewhere. I ordered x4 drinks and clearly had young children with me. After I order I was THEN told food was not served for...

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Bennybeef . 2022-04-13

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We have visited this pub for 15 years when on holiday.we weren’t disappointed last week ,the service from the staff was second to none? We where really disappointed to hear that Lyn had passed away during covid. This really was a blow to us as...

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AJK0209 . 2022-04-10

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No food. 3 cakes , crisps . Lots of small steps inside. Toilet area being refurbished but no obvious plans to be accessible. Staff nice .

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JANETDENISE . 2022-04-05

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This pub is next door to our rented apartment in Aberporth so was the obvious choice for a few drinks and a light lunch. We were made very welcome by Vanessa behind the bar . We were very pleased with the choices on the lunch...

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Ray j . 2022-04-03

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A warm welcome clean and very smart layout . A good selection of ales (didn’t try any driving )but their Deli was good again friendly welcoming staff coffee good but the star of the show was.the scotch egg best l have tasted in a long...

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chrissR4405QH . 2022-04-03

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We popped in for a snack and a drink today with our two young children and had good, fresh food and some drinks. The lady who served us our food was lovely and you could tell the food was all fresh and handmade. Happy New...

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SW19J . 2021-12-31

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Great little find on a day trip to the beach, with a member of the family having a few food intolerances to deal with the chef arranged a great meal to accommodate, these little touches mean a lot to our family. A great pub and...

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GrandTour02151447125 . 2021-12-29

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Visited The Ship for lunch on the 3rd of November and dinner on Friday 5th on both occasions we were very impressed by the quality of the food,the friendly welcome we received and the superb service! Being a cynical Scot it takes a great deal...

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BMBPENARTH . 2021-11-05

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Love this bar & restaurant. The food was very good & we all ate something very different! I had the Surf & Turf starter & it was cooked to perfection - the prawns were really good & the steak melted in my mouth. I then...

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Heidi B . 2021-10-24

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A great dining experience. It's a pub with a dining room so not posh but a great place to eat. The staff were lovely and the food was excellent. Highly recommended.

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paulwright68 . 2021-10-08

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Visited Aberporth and booked a meal at The Ship bar and grill on the second night really wish we had booked more as the food was lovely all the staff were very friendly and helpful Visited on another couple of nights just for drinks excellent...

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joycemcgrath69 . 2021-10-08

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We ate here tonight and were very happily surprised having read some of the recent reviews. We were given a warm welcome on arrival and shown straight to our table upstairs. The views from the restaurant are quite amazing. We were given drinks and food...

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Ray j . 2021-10-06

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My mum and I have eaten here a couple of times this week whilst staying nearby on holiday. Sunday afternoon they fitted us in and made us welcome and my little dog was allowed to. We had the pan fried sea bass which was absolutely...

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KHolland64 . 2021-09-25

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Three star rating : Fine views of the beach Most staff polite and very helpful Excellent Covid hygiene Not the full 5 star rating: Men’s toilets very smelly, urinals closed told to use cramped cubicles. Humiliated and embarrassed by one female member of staff (others...

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charliedmx . 2021-09-17

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Longest ever waiting time!!!! Staff nice and friendly but a bit slow... we had to wait ages outside to be seated in an empty restaurant. After that we ordered food , we were waiting 50 minutes for our 5 children's meals. It's a joke ....

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ulakowalik . 2021-09-15

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Beautiful setting and the food was excellent. The staff went out of their way to make the evening and were so pleasant and helpful. Thank you

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randlerachel305 . 2021-09-15

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Booked a table to eat, and we were sat right on the road side along side the queue for take away beers. Had a round of drinks, no ice or lemon in the spirit drinks and brown things floating in the Diet Coke. Really frosty...

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Gem S . 2021-09-14

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Booked three weeks early and asked for sea view as it was our wedding anniversary. We were given a table upstairs but not by the window. These tables it seems were kept for locals. Food ok but limited and wine list poor

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Kevin P . 2021-09-12

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~The staff could not have been more friendly and helpful, working in the difficult times of COVID restrictions. Wonderful setting overlooking the beautiful beach at Aberporth.

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Ecstati . 2021-09-09

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As the title says, the ship has a great menu and the food was of a high quality. I was pleasantly surprised with the size of my salad and my husbands steak was very good. The staff were friendly and attentive. The only reason I've dropped to4 stars is because we were left waiting outside as instructed for quite a while (enough time for another couple to give up and go elsewhere) before venturing in and making ourselves known, otherwise... 5 star!

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holsbrown . 2021-09-08

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Good food, ordered steak to be safe, but the starters were great so nothing to worry about. No kids menu, but ok, that’s not the worse thing. Ordered 4 fillet steaks and a adult burger for my 8 year old. 1st waitress was nice but totally untrained! Plonked cutlery down at the end of the table from a dirty tray and had to get attention for any additional drinks from anyone. Also had to open own bottle of Prosecco and chase for glasses to drink it in. At £28 a main course I would have thought a bit more attention would have been good. What ruined it was, towards the end, asked for napkins for ice cream and was met by rolled eyes of one of the waitresses. It seemed like a huge chore. When we went to pay our bill of £225 was met with the same arrogant waitress who said very patronisingly... ARE YOU HAPPY?!!! I always tip 10% but did not want to as felt extremely unwelcome and at 9.30pm they couldn’t wait to get shot of us. Also saw a group of 4 nice drinkers come in at 9.30pm who were abruptly turned away. No manager in site throughout the whole evening. My advice, whoever owns this restaurant needs to spend some solid time here, train the staff and ensure no one is treated this way after spending a good amount of money and just want to be served with a welcoming manner. I have 4 nights left here on my hols and would have gladly come back repeatedly for the food if this place was a bit more welcoming and had better service. Gorgeous location let down by no care for customers... real shame!

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W6428JMadriana . 2021-08-31

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A great location overlooking the beach at Aberporth. Good quality food, relaxing atmosphere, nice range of drinks and absolutely superb service from the friendly staff. We came twice this week and the 2nd visit didn’t disappoint.

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HaydnT . 2021-08-27

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My wife and I searched out a fish restaurant for our evening meal. Aberporth looked great online and the Ship had a number of fish dishes on the menu. We planned to order Sea Bass fillets. However, all fish dishes were off the menu. We ordered Sirloin steak. My starter, vegetable fritters were over cooked and dry. My wifes Mackrel pate was stiff, tasteless and dry. The steaks came after half an hour. The steaks were passable but the whole meal presentation was terrible with far too many chips and limp salad. The beer list was lamentable with no real or craft ales on sale. The tables were canteen style and frankly the view of the Aberporth seascape didn't make up for the bad experience. We were asked if 'everything was ok with our meals' and we explained that we had come for fish and not enjoyed the steaks. We ate no more than a quarter of our meals. Still no discount was offered and the two courses with a drink each cost us £80. The most expensive meal so far on our Welsh road trip and the worst quality.

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Kevin W . 2021-08-24

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The food was good (great dessert menu), the view lovely but the atmosphere was a bit lacking (not helped by a family allowing their small child to play a tablet loudly - why can't people use headphones?). The staff were friendly but rushed off their feet due to the current staffing issues, which led to service issues. Fresh fish clearly a speciality.

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CS-Newport . 2021-08-19

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Booked The Ship for a Birthday Meal with family months ago and stated in the email that one of our party required GF options.After the quick response confirming the booking, Oli kindly emailed back closer to the booking with the current menu, off his own back and un-requested from us.This was a great suprise.Upon visiting The Ship at the booking, Oli came out to chat to us about the dietry requirements for the table, again off his own back. It gave a great sense of relief that Oli took this incredibly seriously.It made the meal relaxing as we did not need to worry.

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iEddiez . 2021-08-09

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Booked in for evening meal which was good not to long a wait for food. Sat in the bar area which was quiet cool, would sit in the restaurant next time. Staff really friendly.Nice view across the bay sitting outside after the meal.Food was good nice and hot, worth a visit.

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Brian H . 2021-08-07

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Lovely meal sat upstairs with an awesome view. 1st meal here since we finally moved to the area. Tasty well presented food served by helpful and attentive staff. Excellant!!

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J5536WEannag . 2021-08-03

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Great food enjoyed whilst sat on upstairs outside terrace overlooking the beautiful sea view. Due to chilly evening air we were given fleecy blankets to keep warm. We both had Sea Bass which was delicious and had a good selection of local cheeses on the cheeseboard. The food and drink prices were reasonable for the quality and presentation.

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Z3392ZOdebram . 2021-08-03

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Group of 4 arrived waited to seated. Taken to table with only 3 chairs so had search for spare. We waited and waited to be served. Could see new arrivals being serve before us so thought walk into bar place order. Waited while for staff to acknowledge I’m standing there. Told someone will come to your table to take order. Again waited and waited to be served. Again new arrivals being served before us. Best part was leaving!

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sarahjG4639DI . 2021-07-31

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Average food at very high prices .Had crab salad ,plate full of lettuce leaves ,although crab was nice

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davidhA1968BG . 2021-07-29

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We really enjoyed to food. The location is great as the upstairs seating overlooks Aberporth beach. The staff were very attentive. Although it tries to be a gastro pub, at the end of the day it is still a pub and we feel the food portion has to correspond - something it could do to improve.

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360alberto . 2021-07-25

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You know sometimes you go somewhere for food and it’s good, so you want to go again? This is one of those places! We were staying in a pod alongside the beach and booked a table for my husbands birthday. The food and service were so great we wanted to go again the second night but no tables were available. I messaged them on facebook and Oli kindly kept us in mind for if a table opened up for the next night, which it did! Thank you Oli! My hubby had steak and prawns for his starter and sea bass for his main course. He said the piece of starter steak melted in his mouth, it was so good! I had tempura prawns with a zingy citrus mayo for start and scampi for main. Both delicious! The next night my hubby had beef curry and I had the fish burger. I think i’ll be dreaming about eating that burger for a long time! Tasted AMAZING!! Neither night we had room for dessert. Prices were fine by us; perhaps a little more expensive than at home but you’re by the sea, eating fresh fish; What more could you want?! Loved it! Service was lovely, food was yummy and we’re so thankful we could get in two nights! If you’re thinking of going, book your tables! We’ll be back!

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266teenae . 2021-07-17

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We had a table upstairs overlooking the beach (need to reserve well ahead), and on a glorious summer evening, the view was absolutely stunning. My lobster dinner was perfect, and the memory of this meal will stay with me for a long time.The staff were brilliant too. Definitely hope to return one day.

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Saash07 . 2021-07-17

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Went for a family meal and sat upstairs with wonderful views, we even saw the dolphins, which was a pleasure. The food was delicious, my son had steak and said it was the best he had ever had. Lovely friendly staff. This bar is a must when visiting Aberporth.

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hartshorne71 . 2021-07-09

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Went on last night of our holiday, really looking forward to local sea food. Unfortunately lobster and sea bass, the primary reason for booking there, were unavailable. My mother decided on a light bite of chicken gougons with potatoes. We ordered a curry each. My mothers was cold, with the plate freezing. They asked us whether everything was ok with the meal, and we told them that the plate, therefore the food was too cold, but was advised that we had ordered a child’s meal which had to be served on a cold plate in order that they “child” didn’t burn themselves. We told them that they could see that my 87 year old mother was obviously not a child, but was told that this was the pubs policy.Our curries , although tasty, were inadequate and vastly overpriced. We had half chips, half rice, and the chips were cold and obviously oven chips, with the poppadom cold and like concrete, with no pickles or ratia to accompany it. My husband asked to talk to someone about the quality of the food, but was told that no one was available. However, when someone did come to discuss our issues with him, he was told that he had insulted the waitress (untrue, he is no Victor Meldrew) and asked to leave the pub because of our attitude. My mother was quite distressed with it all. We were extremely dissatisfied and disappointed with our experience, and would strongly recommended that you try the Ship Inn in Tresaith. Avoid the Ship Inn in Aberporth if you want good service and food!!

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helensevans . 2021-07-05

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Pre booked our table. All ready for us. Crab starter with lobster main. Also steaks and scampi. Great table service, delicious food and reasonably priced. Diolch x

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Torroxlady . 2021-06-30

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Booked in advance and unfortunately got the view of the wall.Waitress did not know what the cider was even though it was on their menu. No ice offered or supplied with the same. 4 of us wanted the Sea Bass however was sold out so had to settle for Scampi. Maybe helpful to order your food at the time of booking which ensures they have sufficient been as booked days before going.Food wait wasn't too bad but was cold. Chips cold scampi cold but so hungry so had to eat it and worried go over 2hr time slot if it was sent back. Mens toilets not themost hygenic either considering all the fuss about hygiene with COVID.Over priced. Over rated. Will stick with the food at the bar in Helyg Fach Caravan Site in future.

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Rikkiray57 . 2021-06-29

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We booked a meal early evening on the upstairs balcony. The Landlord was extremely welcoming and the Pub felt COVID secure. The food and drink was very good and the service was excellent.The Landlord even arranged for the dolphins to pass by. I would definitely recommend.

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Steve D . 2021-06-21

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Stopped here for lunch and was very pleased with the hospitality of the staff. Never had a mackerel goujon burger before but very tasty. Didn’t have to book for lunch on a Sunday but was told that evening meals were fully booked for weeks. The beach is very picturesque and dog friendly.

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glenn_paxton . 2021-06-20

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My hotel wasn’t serving dinner so recommended this place to me and to book. I went on their website. Not possible to book tables for 1 or 6+ online, please ring. Whenever I rang I got a recorded message telling me to book online…I went back to my hotel but they were unable/unwilling to help.I messaged the Ship on Facebook. Advised to book a table for 2 and put in special requirements only for one. This did the trick.Arrived at 7:55 for my 8:00 reservation. Obeyed the instruction on blackboard outside to wait here (underlined). I could see plenty of staff inside serving and clearing tables but nobody came for 10 minutes.Shown to my table. Waited another 20 minutes to order. My starter arrived before my drink. Tiny portion of prawn & crayfish cocktail for £7 but just glad of something to eat. My drink eventually turned up too.Main course dressed crab salad was more satisfying. Lovely view from upstairs. Just not a very enjoyable experience.

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Andrew M . 2021-06-17

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We had an evening meal at The Ship Inn on our first night in Aberporth . Fortunately we had booked well ahead as its so busy and there are no other eating places in Aberporth. The meal was very nice but the service was slow and we couldn't have the starter we had chosen. We tried to have lunch there again another day but couldn't get in as we hadn't booked.Aberporth is beautiful but there are very few facilities, particularly places to eat.

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CazCheshire . 2021-06-16

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stayed at Penrallt for 2 nights but we were told we could not have evening meal or cooked breakfast as shortage of staff! so booked at the ship - excellent food and staff very helpful felt very covid safe!

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mikewE8596SC . 2021-06-10

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Staying at Penralt hotel but due to staff shortages the restaurant isn’t open so no evening meals and continental breakfast to be served in our room. So we booked the ship inn aberporth for the 2 night stay for our evening meals. Staff at Ship inn excellent and very helpful, food delicious. We had starter of crab meat on sourbread withchilli chutney. Main - mussels in sauce ( with chips) ; vegan curryand rice followed bywaffle tofflesyrup and icecream. Thank you

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Michelle W . 2021-06-07

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Excellent food what more could you want . Thank you Oli and staff for a warm welcome always . Go and visit folks you won’t be disappointed 😋

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alisongW75CZ . 2021-06-06

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Lovely friendly staff and great food. Plenty of choice on the Menu. Well worth a visit. We did a couple of times on our trip. Highly recommend.

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GaryH3732 . 2021-06-05

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Fantastic service and great food freshly made. All rules where spot on. We will be back.....if we can get a booking.

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Buzz K . 2021-06-02

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First week of being inside and received a lovely warm welcome , all rules being adhered to and felt safe. Great well presented food and good sized portions . The sweet potato and coconut curry is amazing ! Visited twice and will definitely be back ! Thank you

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Sgj666 . 2021-05-19

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We had a lovely lunch. Dog friendly. Good staff. Highly recommend you try it. Aberporth is well worth a visit.

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mikesV1779HN . 2020-10-29

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Really lovely pub, great service. I had the sweet potato curry, it was delicious, my partner had the chicken burger, the sweet chilli jam in the burger was fantastic. Lovely food great service.

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W5985RHrebeccah . 2020-10-13

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Great service, very Covid safe. Food was delicious the seafood stew was fab & my husbands beef & guinness stew was really good. Fab view x

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sueaT3770BZ . 2020-10-11

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Lovely welcome and it was very well laid out due to the coronavirus restrictions. The food was delicious and the service was very pleasant.

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emma_evans8955 . 2020-10-06

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Visited twice whilst staying locally - Both times service was good and the food very good and decent portions although my steak the second time was a little underdone. Prices a little high Very covid friendly to the point of being a little too obsessive with the spacing of tables being very generousDecent beer being Doombarwould visit again

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tandb36 . 2020-10-02

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We ate lunch here. Whilst the surroundings are nothing special, the food turned out to be very good, and the service was excellent. Great attention to Covid safety.

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Joan83 . 2020-09-27

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Had dinner following a long walk on the coastal path. We had an upstairs table with a sea view, which was lovely. Good, home cooked food. Generous portions. Friendly and efficient service.

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grahil . 2020-09-20

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We had dinner here on a sunny (and very busy) Bank Holiday Sunday. We booked in advance via the website which meant we were given a table in the upstairs dining room with great views of the beach. Our drink and food orders were taken very quickly and arrived very quickly, and we both enjoyed everything we had. Would definitely go there again if we are in the area!

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Corinne76 . 2020-09-07

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Table Booked allocated a window sit tables well spaced out ,stunning views service prompt food lovely Only complete no coffee in the evening

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3jacqui31 . 2020-09-07

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Just a great location and service was good too. Food and beer were tasty. Toilet are a bit dodge but ok.

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joefizz . 2020-08-30

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We were a little late turning up at this fab pub but the waitress checked and the chef was able to stay on to cook for us. The waitress who took our order was so patient with my mother-in-law who basically 'made up' a dish which was what she wanted and it when it came she was so happy with it! My steak was perfectly cooked with great chips and sides. Thank you so much!

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JulietteJ929 . 2020-08-24

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We visited Aberporth for a short break and decided to eat at the pub. Great location and the bar was comfortable. It was also the day of Wales v France and Wales lost so that may have affected service. We had booked a table but were little late as the match was on the TV and taking a lot of attention. However, we were told that we could not eat until 8.00 despite the bar being empty of diners and staff not at all helpful. We left and decided not to eat. great shame as the location is perfect and little more helpfulness from the staff would have gone along way.

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johnwF7675JX . 2020-02-24

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