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Summary
“Great fish ’n’ chips” and other straightforward dishes is the MO of this relaxed-but-comfortable, old-school seafood bistro – a long-established fixture on the Pembrokeshire coastal path not a million miles from St David’s, and accordingly popular with walkers. The “menu caters to all ages and appetites”, featuring “ten different types of fish to go with your chips” (and now a range of specials too). “Eat out on the harbour wall” to take in the slightly stark drama of this small harbour (with much ancient quarry machinery on display), or kick back in the appealing dining room under the eaves.
Summary
The “freshest of fish, plumpest of mackerel, stacks of hot chips and salad sides” make up the menu at this “simple, unpretentious and old-school” fish bistro, ideally placed as a pitstop on the coastal path, with “up to 7, 8 or 9 options on the choice of fish”. Surrounded by ex-quarry machinery in a small harbour, it’s in a “great stormy and dramatic location” – and is “always chilly, so dress up warmly”.
Summary
“In this tiny village on the west coast of Wales” (where “an industrial archeologist would have a field day!” given the ex-quarry machinery by the quay), this “top-notch fish-focused bistro” in a modest building can seem an “amazing” find. “Up to 10 different fish accompanying the most wonderful chips” can be preceded by “fantastic large prawns, langoustines, and marinated cockles”. “On a fine day, sit on the harbour wall” and “enjoy it in the open air”.
Summary
“Set in a gorgeous spot looking out over the harbour in a surprisingly unspoilt village” – this “small bistro” is one of the better options for a meal in striking distance of St Davids: you get “sophisticated dishes of fresh-from-the-sea fish, plus friendly staff and a quaint ambience”. Fish ’n’ chips, here, are also some of the best: “melt in the mouth, crispy, light batter with the freshest of fish”.
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Porthgain, SA62 5BN
Restaurant details
The Shed at Porthgain Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Whiting was fish of the day served battered with chips. All fine but I wouldn't say particularly special. Low key restaurant and location."
"In a beautiful little cove, with two working day-boats sits the relics of industrial past, mellowed by time. The Shed was doing great business in take-aways with a long queue. We ate upstairs in the cafe. A starter of squid, chorizo and squid ink mayonaise was exemplary. Fresh fish in very crisp batter was what a meal at the coast should be. Friendly and cheerful service. "
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £22.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
Porthgain, SA62 5BN
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5 pm‑8:30 pm |
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