22 Monmouth Place, Bath, BA1 2AY
Harden's survey result
Summary
“Think you know what a fish ’n’ chip restaurant is like? Think again” – this “buzzy and informal” venture (est. 2015) has really raised the bar for the genre; the “incredible” catch (“choose from the regular menu or the extensive specials board”, or profit from the bargain ‘Fisherman’s Lunch’) is “stunningly cooked” and includes “delicious alternatives to the usual cod”. On the first floor, overlooking Bath’s rooftops, is indoor-outdoor dining space The Little Scallop, while the owners also oversee popular takeaway The Oyster Shell, near the Theatre Royal.
Summary
This “exceptional” and rather posh chippy is reputedly MPW’s favourite restaurant in the region, and all of the many reporters who commented on it this year praised its “truly excellent” food (“whether you opt for fish ’n’ chips or grilled skate wing, it’ll impress!”). In recent years, they’ve added a roof terrace – plus a sibling, The Oyster Shell, near the Theatre Royal, which offers fishy treats and fritters to go.
Summary
“Amazing fish ’n’ chips and a good selection of utterly fresh seafood” have made this “upmarket” chippy (which over the pandemic acquired “a nice roof terrace with heaters”) into “a bit of an institution in Bath”.
Summary
“Brilliant fish ’n’ chips served crisp and hot” is all you could wish for at this posh chippie, set across two floors in the town centre. But you can take it up a notch by ordering “reasonably priced white wine and oysters to start with, for a delicious dinner”. “Fresh fish is chosen from an antique bath; and includes crab, mussels, john dory and the usual cod or haddock – all cooked fresh to order”. Top Menu Tip: “the tartar sauce is to die for!”.
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Owner's description
And with homemade mushy peas, curry and tartare sauce all on the menu too, you can also try the Catch of the Day, crisp-fried or simply grilled, which regularly includes whiting, gurnard, plaice, sole, and the best of seasonal seafood.
At The Scallop Shell, the Catch of the Day sits in its own unique bath tub full of ice so you can pick your own fish supper, with fishing related props filling the restaurant giving it the intended relaxed, mariner feel.
Daily menus do change depending on the season’s catch from early morning coastal markets.
The Scallop Shall was named Independent Fish & Chip Restaurant of the Year at the 2016 National Fish & Chip Awards held in January.
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £12.50 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
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| £7.80 | £21.50 | £7.00 | £5.95 |
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| Wine per bottle | £28.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
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| Bread | £2.50 |
| Service | 10.00% |
Restaurant details
The Scallop Shell Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Always great, fresh fish often offering sustainable alternatives for fish and chips, in my case lunch was Cornish hake. Mid week lunch is great value! Staff are always friendly and service efficient. A well run restaurant that is deservedly very popular."
"Great fish and chips Deserts good too"
"Delicious food. White prawns, scallops and fish cakes for shared starters. Beautiful monkfish and romescue sauce for main course. Served with Asertyko. A beautiful meal"
22 Monmouth Place, Bath, BA1 2AY
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 4:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 4:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 4:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 4:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 4:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 4:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑3 pm |
