Shoal in Winchester

Excellent food, good value for money, lovely staff, really looked after us well. Food came really quickly hot and well presented. First time going and will be back!!

I noticed Shoal when exploring Winchester's medieval streets for the first time. A smartly done up interior, nice lighting, and taps with draft beer caught my attention. The welcome was very warm and genuine – I can't remember the last time I had such an experience in a UK restaurant – and the friendly waitress seated me in a nice corner of the restaurant. On inspecting the menu more closely, I noticed that one's choice of fish comes with UNLIMITED chips! What's not to love about that – generosity at a restaurant in an age of small portions and stinginess. The food was superb, exactly as good fish and chips should be. A local bitter complemented things well. More than anything though, the good spirit and humour with which the waiting staff conducted proceedings was particularly cheering and left me in good spirits as I headed out into the cold, dark November evening. I would thoroughly recommend, and will visit again when next in the area.

Excellent service from friendly and helpful staff. Food was spot on! Good value for money and will definitely go again.

I totally loved my perfectly cooked chips and scampi. Shoal’s packaging means that my take away remained crisp. This is so often not the case. TOP MARKS TO THE TEAM!

Evening was made difficult for staff by a horribly large table (kids wandering, lots of time taken to order extra bits and bobs, etc), but staff coped well under difficult circumstances, did their best to accomodate those who were hoping to book a table, and the food was delicious. Which is really the main thing. Gorgeous fish and chips, and a fine selection of gelato flavours.

First time visiting Shoal’s in Winchester. We sat at the counter because they were expecting a large party. We were able to speak to the chef Billy and ask a lot of questions before ordering our meal with Tara. It was great fun watching them prepare the meals. Tara stopped by frequently asking us if we were happy with our meals and what did we think of them. My husband totally enjoyed the rock salmon and I had the fish pie which was delicious. Friendly, busy restaurant but outstanding personal service.

Excellent rock salmon and chips !!! Came with a group and we were all served quickly by friendly staff who brought up delicious plates of food !!! Loved the ketchup, mayo and tartare sauce lots too alongside unlimited refills of chips. This is fish and chips done well !!!

The best fish and chips in Winchester. Especially good as they do a great gluten free selection of food. Will definitely be back. Thank you.

Great food, the fish pie was excellent and limitless chips a bonus. The service was friendly, understated but genuinely attentive. Good value. All made for a lovely meal.

Excellent restaurant. We met some family there and sat outside. Our server was Chris, the manager, and he was excellent. Very friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. We all ordered the fish and chips which were excellent! We felt the restaurant was fairly priced. They have a nice indoor seating area as well as patio space. We would all highly recommend Shoal anytime you are in Winchester. They also make their own gelato too. The Lemon Meringue was amazing!

Deliciously battered haddock and cod served with a smile by a charming Tara who could not have been more thoughtful or helpful especially as we had baby Emma with us. We had not booked but a table for found for us four, 8 month old Emma included, a high chair provided and we were made most welcome. Thank you.