Newport Shellfish Co. in Newport

Surprised at the high reviews. It's not up to the standard of the chippies around me in Yorkshire. The staff are a little abrupt with out of towners too. I asked for a breadcake and the response was 'a what? Do you mean a bread roll!?' and not in a jokey way either. The unforgivable thing though is the peas. The mushy peas are mushed up garden peas. At a chip shop!? Disgraceful! The other stuff is ok. Skin on fish which I don't mind but prefer a choice. Chips were decent. Nothing special though and not the cheapest.

Over a period of time my self and family members always stayed here for few nights. Went for a few nights stay last year in November and in all honesty it will be the last time. Was it because they were short staffed I don't know.!!!! But what a difference from previous ownership. Really pleasent on arrival but from there on everything seemed to be too much trouble. Probably didn't help as kitchen was out of order but found a cafe across the road named Fanny's where the welcome and service was exceptional. The rooms were ok (spacious) as usual 👌👍but heatings were a nightmare to work. When asking the owner how they work it seemed too much trouble showing us but once switched on they would take several hours to work.. not good enough really on a cold December night. Even when asking for more coffee sachets and milk and sugar it seemed too much. Don't get me started on the towels from the bathroom. 2 towels were expected to last us for 2 days with a family of 3 and only 1 tap would work which was the cold one. Couldn't get out there quick enough if I'm honest once the 3rd day was up. For the price for a 3 night stay you expect a little bit more. Miss the previous ownership and I'm expecting these standards to be improved although I won't be going back there that's for sure. 2 stars from me and that's because we had a roof over our heads. Shape up or ship out ❌⭐⭐

Having an hour to wait at Newport Station I was delighted to be guided to this very friendly eatery. I was able to eat in, the food was lovely and accompanied by a proper mug of really good tea. The staff were really friendly and helpful, Thank you.

Lovely food, convenient location.

Took me five years to find (it was hidden behind a wall and some houses until they were knocked down recently, and even signposted and getting directions I'm not the best at finding things), but it was well worth the wait. The service was excellent, all the staff friendly, and the food is lovely. The batter light and crisp, and best of all it's affordable. I highly recommend this little local chippy and will definitely be coming back - now I know where it is.