
William's, Nailsworth
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About William's, Nailsworth
Fish arrives by lorry from Brixham to William's, Nailsworth, a fish and seafood restaurant on Fountain Street in Stroud that runs as a fishmonger and delicatessen alongside the dining room, so the counter and the kitchen draw on the same deliveries. The menu runs to 21 dishes across starters, mains and desserts, with a separate dessert menu brought to the table. Starters include oysters and scallops, among them a pan-fried version served with poached pear, while sea bass features among the mains. Wine is poured by the bottle and the glass, with Albariño and Pinot Grigio among the choices. Tables are booked in advance, and service covers both lunchtime and the evening. It opens Tuesday to Saturday, closing Mondays and Sundays.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Has changing table(s) · High chairs available
Menu & Prices
21 dishes- Sea Bass
- Moules Frites
- Catalan Fish Stew
- Fish and Chips
- Monkfish Scampi
- Whole Roasted Lemon Sole
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pan fried scallops, oysters as starters, good wine selection and fresh fish from brixham.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pan fried scallops, oysters as starters, good wine selection and fresh fish from brixham.
Customer Review Summary
Seafood is the draw reviewers return to, with the fish itself singled out repeatedly, one regular noting the delivery lorry arriving fresh from Brixham. Among named plates, pan fried scallops with poached pear, tuna carpaccio, rolled lemon sole and split giant prawns come up in the praise, alongside a chocolate tart and raspberry crème brûlée, and several highlight the wine selection, from chilled Pinot Grigio to Albariño. Service and atmosphere draw warm mentions, including the absence of a service charge and a vase brought out for a guest's flowers, and one reviewer values the garden seating. The dissent is specific. One lunch visit found no crab, lobster or prawns on the menu, with scallops slightly overdone and sea bass skin not crisp enough, plus no check back after mains. Another describes being pursued from the restaurant by staff who assumed they were leaving without paying, an incident that reviewer found humiliating, though the update notes a manager went out of her way to put it right. One small gripe: the toilets.
Customer Review Summary
Seafood is the draw reviewers return to, with the fish itself singled out repeatedly, one regular noting the delivery lorry arriving fresh from Brixham. Among named plates, pan fried scallops with poached pear, tuna carpaccio, rolled lemon sole and split giant prawns come up in the praise, alongside a chocolate tart and raspberry crème brûlée, and several highlight the wine selection, from chilled Pinot Grigio to Albariño. Service and atmosphere draw warm mentions, including the absence of a service charge and a vase brought out for a guest's flowers, and one reviewer values the garden seating. The dissent is specific. One lunch visit found no crab, lobster or prawns on the menu, with scallops slightly overdone and sea bass skin not crisp enough, plus no check back after mains. Another describes being pursued from the restaurant by staff who assumed they were leaving without paying, an incident that reviewer found humiliating, though the update notes a manager went out of her way to put it right. One small gripe: the toilets.
Featured reviews
- Aldhun Levitt
“Wonderful restaurant this. Very difficult to fault. Not outrageously expensive. Incredible food, lovely staff, great atmosphere - not noisy. Comfortable. My ONLY tiny gripe is that the loos could be a bit better (hot water?!) - but really, I’m a Londoner used to eating in the west end and this restaurant blows all of them away. Practically perfect. Thank you.”
- Becky Woodward
“I adore this place. Superb food, great service and atmosphere. Come here evening or lunch. Summer, winter or spring/autumn. It’s always a lovely place to have food. Highly recommend.”
- Nailsworth Town
“If we are talking fish, this is the place to go in Nailsworth. We often see the fish lorry dilivering fresh from Brixham. Beautiful garden to sit outside in and to watch the world go by.”
- Katie Jayne
“If you like seafood and good wine, this place is absolutely outstanding! The service, the timing from order to table, i literally have nothing critical to say in the slightest! They even brought out a vase of water to put my friends flowers …”
- Zachary Jolliffe (ZGJ)
“An amazing evening for my anniversary. Service was great and food was perfect. The fact this restaurant doesn’t apply a service charge, when so many other subpar bad service establishments do, is beyond me. They all deserve a tip for their efforts, really made our night special.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
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- Saturday
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- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great wine list
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for popular for dinner
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
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- Good for kids
- Serves alcohol
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Serves beer
- Serves coffee
- Dining options· 7
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has catering
- Has counter service
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Parking· 1
- Free parking lot
- Family-friendly· 2
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs available
- Offerings· 3
- Serves healthy options
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
- Highlights· 2
- Serves great dessert
- Has great wine list
- Atmosphere· 3
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upmarket
- Planning· 2
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Does not have assistive hearing loop
Location
Restaurants near William's, Nailsworth
- Curio Lounge4.21,6983.5 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
triple stack pancakes, tapas selection, nasi goreng
- Manuel's Finest4.42249.5 mi away£10–20Wheelchair accessible
battered cod and chips, grilled cod with lime, gluten-free allergen options
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William's, NailsworthGood for kids · Reservations | 4.6380 | — | £30–60 | pan fried scallops, oysters as starters, good wine selection |
| Curio LoungeOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.21,698 | 3.5 mi | £10–20 | triple stack pancakes, tapas selection, nasi goreng |
| Manuel's FinestWheelchair accessible | 4.4224 | 9.5 mi away | £10–20 | battered cod and chips, grilled cod with lime, gluten-free allergen options |
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