Explore Aberaeron
Known for
The Georgian harbour town with colour-washed houses, the famous honey ice cream from the Hive on the Quay, Cardigan Bay dolphins, and a perfectly preserved Regency town plan unique in Wales
A little history
Aberaeron was purpose-built in the early 19th century by the Reverend Alban Thomas Jones Gwynne, who inherited the estate and planned the harbour and grid of Georgian townhouses from scratch — one of Wales's few planned towns.
The Hive on the Quay for honey ice cream and mead is the real reason people make the detour. Walk the harbour at dusk when the painted houses reflect in the water.
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Food & drink in Aberaeron
The Hive on the Quay is a Welsh institution. The harbour area has good independent restaurants and cafes. Local seafood and Welsh produce dominate the menus.
Restaurants & cafes
From neighbourhood classics to hidden gems — Roam surfaces the Aberaeron food spots locals actually love.
Bars & nightlife
Craft pubs, independent bars and evening spots across Aberaeron. Roam tells you what's open and what's worth the visit.
Independent shops
The local butchers, delis, bakeries and food shops that make Aberaeron worth exploring on foot.
For businesses in Aberaeron
Aberaeron's independent businesses are sustained by summer tourism and the strong local Welsh-speaking community. The harbour area is the commercial heart.
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Frequently asked questions
Aberaeron is a place in Ceredigion known for the Georgian harbour town with colour-washed houses, the famous honey ice cream from the Hive on the Quay, Cardigan Bay dolphins, and a perfectly preserved Regency town plan unique in Wales. Aberaeron was purpose-built in the early 19th century by the Reverend Alban Thomas Jones Gwynne, who inherited the estate and planned the harbour and grid of Georgian townhouses from scratch — one of Wales's few planned towns. The population is around 1,500.
The Hive on the Quay is a Welsh institution. The harbour area has good independent restaurants and cafes. Local seafood and Welsh produce dominate the menus.
Yes. Roam is a free local discovery app live in Aberaeron and across Ceredigion. It is available on iOS and Android.
Local Aberaeron businesses can list on Roam for free in around 90 seconds. Add your business name, address, opening hours and a few photos via the Roam website, and your listing goes live in Roam's discovery feed for users browsing Aberaeron and the wider Ceredigion area. There is no subscription fee.
Roam covers Aberaeron and the surrounding area in Ceredigion, including Aberaeron Harbour, Aberarth, Ciliau Aeron, Llannon, Pennant, Oakford, Felin-fach and Talsarn.
