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Based on 821 opinions finded in 2 websites
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Food was good. Good atmosphere but very busy. A little expensive in my opinion.
Mark Madden . 2024-02-27
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Best value fish and chips in porthcawl and a lovely sunset
Allan Buffry . 2024-02-22
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Very amusing cheeky staff, one in particular, didn't get her name. Excellent fish and chips. Staff cheered me up! Thank you.
PaulH9813 . 2024-01-30
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They stop frying at 7.30 sharp, despite the advertised opening hours and even if you are in the shop. No idea if it’s good, tried twice, nothing to buy except a greasy sausage. What a waste of a prime seafront location.
Libby P . 2024-01-29
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2nd time I came to the boathouse for food given everything I wanted got back to the car and no jumbo sausage in batter , 1st time I used them forgot my rissole so probably won't be visiting this chip shop again.
antony sibley . 2024-01-20
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Fish was nicely cooked, the chips were OK. Staff friendly and service was fast. However, the hygiene rating is 2. This suggests there are significant hygiene problems behind the scenes. This rating was given in June 2023 so I would have expected something to have been done to put it right. I can't give a high score because of this issue.
Alun Williams . 2024-01-16
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Great food and service as usual, lovely sea front restaurant
Kat Mcardle . 2024-01-14
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I went here last night it was the worst chip shop experience I've ever had the food which is normally awesome was for some reason terrible last night and I was charged more than usual won't be visiting again total let down!
tom jones . 2024-01-13
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Beautiful food and service was great
Graeme Hughes . 2024-01-13
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Had fish and chips, the fish was lovely. The chips though didn't look fresh but were ok. The serving staff were friendly.
Carolyn Morris . 2024-01-05
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Great fish and chips one of the best in Porthcawl
Nicholas John . 2024-01-02
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Good friendly service at a reasonable price. We had fish and chips and will be back. Good location on the sea front.
Chris Beale . 2023-12-17
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Disappointing fish ‘n chips as they were greasy and tasteless. Seemed like the frying oil needed changing? Young girls behind the counter pleasant enough but they didn’t understand the fact that when ordered the small portion of chips it seemed the same size as the regular portion? Will not visit again and will return to Franco’s by Griffin Park as far tastier and better value.
DebbieW0860 . 2023-12-08
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Great place to buy your fish and chips eating in eat out they have a fantastic menu and my wife loves the batter less cod
Ian Williams . 2023-11-24
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The Boathouse is not like it used to be, very bland, tasteless Curry , bland Chips and not very nice Sausage and Batter. The whole meal was a dissapointment. Have been here so many times in the past and always very nice but noticed the last few times I've eaten from here the food just dont taste the same anymore.
Burrough123 . 2023-11-23
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Favourite Place to go for Fish & Chips!!
Terre Lambert . 2023-11-06
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We stopped in this restaurant on a very blustery day. The young waitress excelled at welcoming us, providing a menu then taking our order. We had our drinks first flowed shortly after by our huge portion of fish and chips. The chips were cooked to perfection. The fish was outstanding. The batter was light and fluffy with just the right crisp crunch to it. We were able to watch the stormy seas out of the window and felt completely safe and very well fed when we left. Will definitely be back during the winter and next year.
Climber03768256122 . 2023-11-01
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Best fish in Porthcawl. Clean and friendly.
Aimee Summers . 2023-11-01
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Delicious Cod and chips with curry sauce in the restaurant! Cooked to order and perfect! Large portion.. definitely recommend if you are in Porthcawl 😃👍🐠🍟
KrisFryer . 2023-10-27
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Just had Cod chips and curry sauce here in the restaurant! 🐠 🍟 Best ever! Huge portion and beautifully cooked! Thank you ! 👍😊😀
Fryer Kris . 2023-10-27
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Would be better if staff serving did not frequently run their hands through their hair. And washed their hands not bite fingernails Cod and chips the best had in a long time
T R . 2023-10-22
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I always have a lovely time eating here 😋
Amy Walker . 2023-10-14
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Excellent food cooked fresh to eat in big portions too highly recommended A*****
James Humphreys . 2023-10-13
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Fantastic fish chips And amazing Irish curry sauce.
Daz Smith . 2023-09-24
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Paid a small fortune for food and the portion sizes were pathetic, the chips were all crispy and disgusting and the workers were all disorganised
Sophie Harris . 2023-09-09
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Nice little restaurant right on the sea front. There's some road parking and a car park not far away. This was our first visit to the restaurant. It's not large but the food was lovely and the staff helpful. Food based around fish and chips with a good choice of fish options and the usual pies etc . Prices are not too bad for the sea front.. I personally loved the chips...not the usual floppy greasy type.
Joanna Dawns . 2023-08-27
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Great food especially fish and chips
Lana Price . 2023-08-23
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My son went up this evening for one bag of chips, his order was pinned up but 15 minutes later was still waiting. Everything was obviously cooked in order so the person in front could have ordered a large meal. Not enough staff and a just about warm portion of chips for £3. We live here and I understand it’s peak season but remember it’s the locals that support you all winter.
Christine Bale . 2023-08-20
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Best vegan offering I have found to date. Battered chips!
Ian Wilson . 2023-08-17
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Excellent chips, brilliant vegan pies and lovely locations.
Natasha Louise . 2023-08-16
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Having booked a table for lunch, I visited yesterday with two older ladies. We were very pleased with the food and have to mention the delightful Zia, who showed so much patience with my family. We had a lovely time, thank you.
Raindios1 . 2023-08-16
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Best hake and chips ive had in ages..amazing
Jeff Harley . 2023-08-15
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Always excellent fish and chips, great service
Clair B . 2023-08-06
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Had cod and chips. Nice white, flakey fish in a crisp batter, and good portion of chips. Sat outside in the sunshine.
Stephen Cracknell . 2023-08-04
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Best fish and chips in porthcawl and the staff are brilliant can't do enough for u .
David Baxter . 2023-08-03
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Excellent service and food. Very friendly staff and warm atmosphere.
Vaughan Truelove . 2023-08-02
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First visit to The Boathouse fish bar on a windy wet July day. The wife and i throughly enjoyed our cod and chips. Lovely freshly cooked chips, crispy batter and delicious white fluffy cod. Service was excellent, waitress couldn't do enough for us. Great value for money, will definitely be returning in the future 😋
Lewis Payne . 2023-07-30
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The young man who served us was very courteous and friendly he couldn't have been nicer.The food was good and hot.Overall of what we saw it was nice and clean.
Maggie Truelove . 2023-07-29
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Freshly cooked hake & chips. Crispy batter. Good size portion.
Kerry Jones . 2023-07-28
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Very good fish and chips for lunch. Service was quick and efficient and we couldn't fault the meals. The portions are big, fish beautifully cooked and fresh.
241adeleg . 2023-07-23
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Unfortunately could not eat in as full except upstairs. Was with person who could not use stairs. Went around to the takeaway part. Hake was beautiful but chips were just ok. Had to find a bench and battle the wind.
DENISE Bolan . 2023-07-12
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One of the best plates of fish & chips around. Fact! Lovely pieces of cod, in a delicious crispy batter. Couldn't fault it.
Stephen Lewis . 2023-07-08
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Best fish and chips in Porthcawl. We had beautifully cooked fish, in a light, crispy batter and a large portion of chips! Also the curry sauce was delicious. We were made to feel very welcome and served by Ruby, who was a delight and couldn't do enough for us. Can't wait to visit again. Forget the rest, the Boathouse is the best! ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️
Deborah Jones . 2023-07-08
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Vegan pies here are very popular, as well as, the great tasting chips.
Bob Pollard . 2023-07-05
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This place does vegan pies but their chips AREN'T VEGAN. They do cook the chips separately which is fine but then they put both oils through the same filter 🤷🏻♂️
Saint Jude Woodcraft . 2023-07-03
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We sat in and admired the rough sea. Food very high quality and service with a smile. CCTV of the pier to save you getting wet , and keeping you safe. Watch the sea from this safe place
Bob Ashworth . 2023-07-02
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Nice old school chippy, fish is superb, chips only ok, fairly pricey to be fair at over £40 fir takeaway f and c for three people and a bay of chips but certainly the best in Porthcawl
Andrew Aldridge . 2023-06-29
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We went to the boat house my husband had fish n chips I had chips and gravy the food was lovely and thoroughly cook it was a bit pricey but worth it staff was very accommodating and friendly the place was very clean definitely will be visiting again soon
Rachael Oneill . 2023-06-28
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I had the large bag of chips they were delicious and so many chips I could only eat half the contents there was probably enough for two people my partner had fish and chips again loads of chips and the fish was so delicious will definitely be going back for more.
Jason Morgan . 2023-06-28
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Ordered fish and chips with some cod bites. Couldn't fault the food, good quality. Was spotlessly clean and the staff were friendly. It was a beautiful sunny day and we sat outside on the benches.
Daisy40_12 . 2023-06-25
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Cost £14 for a burger and when it came out it was just fat and grissle tasted disgusting I now know why theres a burger king. And didnt get anyone ask me if I wanted to change my order or given an apology. The level of service was disgusting. DO NOT EAT HERE the other places on site are fine food nice and friendly staff unlike the boathouse.
Cam Case . 2023-06-18
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Family meal, good food, reasonably priced, friendly service
Jacky Wainwright . 2023-06-18
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Worst chips I've ever had. They smelt of old oil and full of 'bad' chips, not many edible ones in the tray
Vicki Shaw . 2023-06-03
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Good quality chippy. Tried a couple of options (takeaway) now and all have been well cooked and tasty. Can be a bit slower than some chip shops but food is often cooked fresh rather than left to sit in a warmer. Price is on the higher end for a chip shop.
Tom Barton . 2023-05-28
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Top quality fish and chips. The fish was really well cooked and really tasty. The chips are very good and the mushy peas topped it all off. Would highly recommend.
Navigator47119713326 . 2023-05-26
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Visited the restaurant after a long day golfing nearby. We had a lovely warm welcome and we’re seated upstairs. Orders were taken promptly and our food arrived soon after. Very polite and friendly staff who were attentive to our needs. There are good vegan / vegetarian options available and the food was delicious. This is our favourite ‘chippy’ in Porthcawl.
Twoomo3 . 2023-05-21
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We stopped at the Boathouse for fish and chips to eat on the beach as it was a warm and sunny day, great food, friendly service and not the usual rip off prices that you find in other places because it’s near the sea. If you want good quality food and a good price look no further!
WelshPJ . 2023-05-19
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After a tough 36 hole competition at Royal Porthcawl Golf Club 13 of us travelled the short distance to The BoatHouse Fish Bar on The Esplanade, Porthcawl. We arrived around 8.15pm and were all seated upstairs, giving us opportunity to dream over what might have been on the golf course, if only that putt had gone in or that ball hadn't disappeared into the gorse!! The staff were REALLY friendly, helpful and attentive, they brought water and jugs to the table, checked our order, thankfully only to find one of us had ordered wrongly. The food when it arrived was lovely, large cods with a light crisp batter and a good portion of well cooked chips. We also had portions of curry sauce and mushy peas which were also nice. Whilst we continued mulling over the golf after finishing the staff quickly cleaned the plates away and made no attempt to hurry us out, even though we realised as the last of us were leaving that they were waiting to close, sorry!! Several of our group mentioned that they'd definitely be returning with their wives/family and one mentioned that they do a speciality of battered chips which are apparently well worth trying. Fish and chips isn't the cheap meal it was years ago and the price of everything has gone up over the last few years but this was good value, thanks folks
paularcos . 2023-05-18
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The fish and chips here are amazing. The service was quick and fast. Staff were friendly. The food was very enjoyable.
Nathan Williams . 2023-05-14
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Called in yesterday for lunch staff were extremely polite and well groomed, the plaice (pun) was very clean. Selection of food is good the fish goujons were massive as were the portions of chips. We will definitely visit here on our next visit.
Christopher Blakemore . 2023-05-14
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Unfortunately very greasy batter of the fish.
Goda Letkauskaite . 2023-05-13
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The fish and chips here are amazing and very enjoyable. The service was quick. Staff were friendly. The prices are reasonable. Would recommend.
williamskdn . 2023-05-13
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BoatHouse do a delicious no-batter fish with a rice crumb. Very generous portion of chips and mushy peas in a tub. Fish was cooked to perfection. The lovely young ladies staffing the counter needed a moment or two to tune in to my Scottish accent and then a few minutes more to navigate menu options but otherwise ok service. Be sure to ask for salt and vinegar if you want it. A couple of other customers in on both occasions I ate here, so neutral score on 'atmosphere'.
Macartney Forbes . 2023-05-11
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Love the mini fish meal. Ideal size for smaller appetites 👍
Melanie Rogers . 2023-04-05
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Went out down Porthcawl for few hours and got some chips. What I lovely chippy. Really nice chips can't beat the chippy and for the price
Mel . 2023-04-01
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A lot of batter on the fish but okay
Karen Collier . 2023-03-31
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I was recommended by a friend and wasn't disappointed. I had cod chips and mussy peas.
Carl Cisowski . 2023-03-30
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The fish and chips from here are amazing and the staff was friendly.
wayne grose . 2023-03-18
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Love the fish and chips, we make special trip to enjoy them with a terrific sea view of porthcawl
Neil Sweeney . 2023-03-16
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Fish was so good she stole mine !! Lovely jubbly x lovely staff and good service , nice and hot with a good view :)
Leeann83 . 2023-03-10
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Good fish and chips. Choice of different fish so not just cod. Friendly staff and a view out over the sea.. just what you need from a fish and chip lunch
marklG5856VA . 2023-03-04
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Best fish and chips we've had in many years
Stanley Smith . 2023-03-04
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Lovely food I had chips and large sausage should have been £4.20 but got charged £4.60 when I queried this she said they're the old price I told her you need to change all your prices then she just ignored me .
C Mayer . 2023-02-27
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I’ve used this chip shop for ages, specifically for the vegan pies, which were always good; however the range has recently been changed. I had one last week and it was disgusting. The pastry wasn’t cooked! It was like it was raw and had only...
N9605VHlisae . 2023-02-23
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Best fish and chips in South Wales. We visit the restaurant three times a year. Very friendly staff. Excellent service and the best fish and chips. Spotlessly clean ..slight increase in prices , but these are difficult times particularly energy costs. Never disappointed here...see you...
T1CHT2014 . 2023-02-06
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Waited 30 minutes for order which was misplaced. Waste of time, kids working on front not paying attention to customers.
ajpajp94 . 2023-02-05
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Brilliant chippie with both takeaway and eat-in options. We sat in last time and had the most beautiful sunset with proper fish and chips!
Paul Howe . 2023-02-04
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Staff were friendly and attentive. We walked into the takeaway side and decided to sit in the restaurant as the weather was awful. Although the prices were more expensive to sit in I can see why. The restaurant was clean and tidy and decor is nice and modern. Me and my partner both had cod and chips with some sides and the portions were massive. The cod tasted lovely and fresh and we especially loved the Irish curry sauce. Overall a lovely experience.
Jess Rideout . 2023-01-11
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Really nice food and plenty of it. Lovely clean restaurant with a view out over the sea. Recommended
Kevin Garland . 2023-01-10
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The chips lacked flavour a little disappointed friendly staff but some room for improvement food wise 🤭 .
Karl Rusz . 2023-01-08
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Very over priced for less food than you get in bag of chips from their takeaway shop. I was absolutely shocked at the price of £40 for 3 meals. Could have gone to harvester or tobys for better food and a better price!!!
Toni Thompson . 2023-01-04
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Chips were great from the take away and a good sized portion. However please, please, please change the packaging from polystyrene and plastic forks. We want to come back again but will only do so if the packaging is changed. Please don’t be a dinasour...
alistair D . 2022-12-24
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Inexperienced staff very average food
Paul Rossini . 2022-12-24
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Lovely chips and choices vegan pies. However, still serving in large polystyrene boxes. I refused the polystyrene and insisted on wrapped in paper. I cannot believe a chip shop on the sea front is still using polystyrene cartons for meals and polystyrene pots for sauces....
X4962LCbarbarap . 2022-12-19
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We dined in the restaurant last night and found the service and staff brilliant,,large portions and decent value,,great place 👍
Dean Bailey . 2022-12-15
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My favourite chips from Porthcawl. Perfect location to take straight for the beach! Good prices, always fresh and tasty.
Georgia Reynolds . 2022-12-12
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Excellent food and very good service, I would definitely recommend this place.
Norman Norris . 2022-12-05
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Staff were lovely, food was nice and portions were big (ordered bowls of chips). Price for the chips was decent but some prices on the menu felt a little high. Still a nice afternoon.
275lli . 2022-12-04
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1st dec at 4pm bought fish and chips and a bucket of chips it was disgusting our chips were like bullets very hard as if they were made hours ago then reheated the fish had been reheated to we were in town for the day we live an hour away-we won’t eat there again it was disgusting.
Elaine Fletcher . 2022-12-02
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Best fish and chips in South Wales. Always freshly prepared and extremely tasty. Great portions for the cost and very polite and helpful customer service.
Jordan Davies . 2022-12-01
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Food Excellent, Prices Going Rate, Very Clean, Good Atmosphere And Pleasant Staff.
Andrew Williams . 2022-11-30
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Omg, the most delicious, well cooked and extremely tasty cod, chips and mushy peas we have had in a while, well worth the trip down from chepstow. We are no connoisseurs, but we do travel around and we always try a fish and chip when away, but I will always come back to the Boat House, again and again. The staff also, brilliant and nothing too much trouble. You made our Monday, thank you.
Caroline Monaghan . 2022-11-29
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Best chip shop we've ever been too. 10/10. Thanks guys
Lois McNamara . 2022-11-26
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First time to use this fish and chip shop. Excellent fish and chips, freshly cooked, reasonable price and portions. Not the usual soggy and greasy food that I have experienced at other establishments. The best fish and chips that I have ever had. Excellent!!!
Paul Bufton . 2022-11-18
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This chippy offers a varied menu and the chips are up there with the best. Mainly a takeaway but it does have a small seating area which is closed at the moment due to covid. Centrally located on Porthcawl seafront it is well worth a visit. Still serving great food but now prices have increased due to the current financial situation.
Brian Morgan . 2022-11-01
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Expensive, chips weren't the best, the sausage was lovely and the curry sauce pointless
Kirsty Jones . 2022-10-30
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Unfortunately there is confusion about which door to enter, we weren't the only ones confused! The place mat/menu had prices on it that had recently gone up by the fact that they were overwritten in biro pen (which wasn't professional) and quite big price increases...
jillysc . 2022-10-30
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Well what can I say? 1. The chips were reheated scraps sharp and greasy 2. The staff were rude and unfriendly and un wellcoming 3. £6 40 for two small trays of just chips!!!!! Really!! They dont deserve customers 4. If this is the best that the town has I feel sorry for any tourist
Anne Cross . 2022-10-26
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Sadly The Boat House has gone down hill. The food used to be very good but as the prices have gone up the quality and customer service has gone down. Had 2 fish and chips, the chips were ok but the fish was burnt and...
Laura J . 2022-10-23
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Visited here today, myself, husband and 2 grandchildren, the chips were awful and none of us finished them, tbh I think the oil needed changing and the chips weren’t cooked for long enough! Cost £25 which isn’t cheap by any means and have visited here on a few occasions and has always been lovely! Just very disappointed.
sian jones . 2022-10-16
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Absolutely amazing, I had the tray with a layer of chips topped with a layer of kebab meat topped with loads of cheese and then it was grilled so the cheese melts all over and into it with a separate side salad, that was the nicest kebab meat I’ve had in a very long time, the foil tray is the size of a roasting tin, I think it’s meant to be for sharing but I didn’t share, good price too, definitely having that again
batteredfishcodbeautifulcurrysausagecookedladyAbsolutely amazing, I had the tray with a layer of chips topped with a layer of kebab meat topped with loads of cheese and then it was grilled so the cheese melts all over and into it with a separate side salad, that was the nicest kebab meat I’ve had in a very long time, the foil tray is the size of a roasting tin, I think it’s meant to be for sharing but I didn’t share, good price too, definitely having that again
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batteredfishcodbeautifulcurrysausagecookedladyEnjoyed another lovely meal here at Finnegans Fish Bar in Porthcawl. What the 3 of us had: Delicious Cod (in a "thin" batter) with Chips, Cod, Chips & Mushy Peas & Sausage & Chips. What we like about Finnegans: Delicious food: lovely fresh fish & "proper" thick-cut chips. Lovely clean premises Friendly staff working hard to keep everything immaculate. Unlimited Chips (if you're extra hungry - although we've never had room enough to take up the challenge!). All made to order, so super-fresh. Recommended. Anything else we like about Finnegans that we'd recommend?: They do a discounted meal rate (with unlimited chips & cups of tea) after 3pm.
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Absolutely terrible food and service. The women serving was about as joyful as an accident on a motorbike. The chips were tasteless, dry and massively and shockingly overpriced. The gravy was as thick a tar and all I could taste was flour. I will never return again, I would rather starve the death. I’m still sick to the stomach from the taste and the fact I gave them £17 of my money!
batteredfishcodbeautifulcurrysausagecookedladyAbsolutely terrible food and service. The women serving was about as joyful as an accident on a motorbike. The chips were tasteless, dry and massively and shockingly overpriced. The gravy was as thick a tar and all I could taste was flour. I will never return again, I would rather starve the death. I’m still sick to the stomach from the taste and the fact I gave them £17 of my money!
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