Harden's survey result
Summary
A once-humble fish hut – “right in the heart of Amble’s working harbour” with a “great setting overlooking the estuary” – where the accent is on “excellent fresh fish and seafood” (including “ever-changing specials depending on local catch”). They also have a line in pizza. The owners, also behind the Fish Shack next-door, did an expensive refurb back in 2019 and the “extended space has improved the interior” (also adding a café and bar).
Summary
In summer 2019, this once-basic fish hut reopened after a £210K refurb doubling capacity and adding a café/bar (the owners cut ties to two other venues on the Northumberland coast but kept on the neighbouring Fish Shack). Its formula has by-and-large remained intact, namely a “great setting by the harbour in Amble with river views towards a distant Warkworth Castle” (“sometimes a seal appears”) and the provision of “generous seafood platters” from an “excellent selection” (and also sourdough pizza).
Summary
In summer 2019, this once-basic fish hut reopened after a £210K refurb doubling capacity and adding a new café/bar (the owners cut ties to two other venues on the Northumberland coast but kept on the neighbouring Fish Shack). Its formula has by-and-large remained intact, namely a “great setting by the harbour in Amble with river views towards a distant Warkworth Castle” (“sometimes a seal appears”) and the provision of “generous seafood platters” from an “excellent selection” (and also sourdough pizza).
Summary
“You can see the fishing boats bringing in the catch” from this “tiny”, “unpretentious hut” on the quayside, while eating “seafood cooked ‘par excellence’”. There’s also “sourdough pizza to change the way you think about pizza!” Founders Martin & Ruth Charlton, both chefs, have followed up their success here with three more venues on the Northumberland coast: Blyth Boathouse, La Famiglia and Fish Shack.
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Restaurant details
The Old Boat House Amble Restaurant Diner Reviews
"well cooked meal in recently refurbished building. Its sister The Fish Shack in Amble we enjoyed more."
"Marvellous fresh seafood cooked well. Excellent prices and friendly staff. "
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £0.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £0.00 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 10.00% |
Leazes Street, Amble, NE65 0AA
Opening hours
| Monday | 10 am‑9 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am‑9 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am‑9 pm |
| Friday | 10 am‑9 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am‑9 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am‑9 pm |
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