The BoatHouse Fish Bar & Restaurant
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About The BoatHouse Fish Bar & Restaurant
On the Esplanade in Porthcawl, The BoatHouse Fish Bar & Restaurant is a fish and chips takeaway at 35-36 Esplanade that also offers sit-in dining. The menu gives a range of fish to choose from, including cod and hake, served alongside chips. Curry and gravy are also on offer for those who want a sauce with their meal. A private dining room gives groups a space to eat together, and dogs are welcome.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree street parking · Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Kids' menu · Family-friendly
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cod and hake, chips, fish and chips and curry sauce.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cod and hake, chips, fish and chips and curry sauce.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the fish, with one calling the cod and hake the best tasted in years and another noting a good range to choose from. Friendly staff and lovely chips come up repeatedly, and one says the food arrived fast. Critics describe wrong orders, a long wait for cod goujons, over salted chips, soggy batter, and curry thick enough to cut, plus a stale pastry top.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the fish, with one calling the cod and hake the best tasted in years and another noting a good range to choose from. Friendly staff and lovely chips come up repeatedly, and one says the food arrived fast. Critics describe wrong orders, a long wait for cod goujons, over salted chips, soggy batter, and curry thick enough to cut, plus a stale pastry top.
Featured reviews
- Ghost Soldier
“Great visit friendly staff can be very busy”
- John
“This was by far the best Cod and Hake i have tasted in many years. I called on by chance and I was glad o did. This must be the best Fish and Chip shop in Porthcawl, you will not be disappointed.”
- Rhys
“Don’t know where to start really , Customer service ,,,negative 10 Got my food as I opened it big long hair right across my gravy and chips that went straight in the bin . Thought oh well let’s enjoy my pastry First bite nearly lost my front teeth how stale the top was ,also straight in the bin .Shame really used to be good place . Plenty of other fish and chip shops in the area who still make an effort and have good customer service .”
- Darius Khan
“Was just in Porthcawl for the day and had dinner here. There was a good range of fish to choose from and the quality was very good. All of us enjoyed our meals (we sat in to eat). The staff were friendly and did a good job.”
- Peter
“Decent fish & chip shop, not a bad price too.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Free street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Takeout
Show more amenities
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
- Vegan options
- Casual
- Onsite services
- Coffee
- Dining options· 5
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Seating
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Offerings· 4
- Private dining room
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Facilities· 2
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
- Parking· 1
- Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
- Crowd· 4
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
- Family-friendly· 2
- Good for kids
- Kids' menu
Location
Restaurants near The BoatHouse Fish Bar & Restaurant
- Asiad4.74060 mi£10–40Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
cocktails, tapas small plates, live singer
- Cheetahs Bar & Grill4.51820.1 mi£20–30Vegan optionsVegetarian optionsWheelchair accessible
themed decor, live music entertainment, roast beef Sunday lunch
- Cheeky Chillies3.22350.1 miWheelchair accessible
chicken kebab, homemade garlic sauce, pizza with lots of toppings
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The BoatHouse Fish Bar & RestaurantOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.2694 | — | £10–20 | cod and hake, chips, fish and chips |
| AsiadOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.7406 | 0 mi | £10–40 | cocktails, tapas small plates, live singer |
| Cheetahs Bar & GrillVegan options · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.5182 | 0.1 mi | £20–30 | themed decor, live music entertainment, roast beef Sunday lunch |
| Cheeky ChilliesWheelchair accessible | 3.2235 | 0.1 mi | — | chicken kebab, homemade garlic sauce, pizza with lots of toppings |
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