Amelia Ansell

Google review

Lovely service by the wonderful Mia she was very sweet nothing was a problem I’m gluten free always amazing selection never a worry when I eat here! Food came out piping hot. We had Prosecco on the house as we were celebrating our 1st wedding anniversary which was a lovely surprise

603hills

Google review

Very disappointing, as a regular customer before the recent closure and re build, I was very excited when a re opening date was announced. We have specific dietary requirements requiring gluten and dairy free and this was always catered for with the burgers, or fish being tailored to suit. Alas.. this is not the case any more, gone is the large airy shop, it's now a cramped wait in a rather odd shaped waiting/seating area, and if you glance up at the new look menus hanging over the counter you will see a lot of classic items missing, no OAP specials anymore despite there popularity, no small sausages.. no small medium large options at all! Just small and "standard" whatever that is? It's no standard to a fish and chip establishment that's for sure. Saddest of all..no gluten free burgers at all anymore, and the burgers they do sell are just plain typical fish shop style, 1 or 2 items in a bun.. no stacks, no onion rings in the burger, no bacon.. all there well known and very popular options gone, and a new beaming manager that's full of his own self importance to happily tell you that the classic St Johns menu you loved is now completely different. They do serve gluten free chips as standard, and the gluten free fish is still an option, although the serving staff do not understand the importance of keeping gluten free items segregated from wheat and gluten containing products in the same bag! And the fish is taken from a cabinet directly above the chips, allowing all bits of gluten containing batter to fall into the chips....they may as well say they don't cater for gluten free at all now, as there nothing certain about the serving and handling practises at all. I am struggling to find any good points about my visit, and sadly the only part of the old much loved st Johns fish bar that remains is the name.. the rest is a fraction of its former glory. I sincerely hope that if anyone in higher places see the new set up that they have the sense to re instate the old manager quickly, as he was a joy to deal with, ever efficient and extremely happy to cater for loyal customers needs, understanding his local customer base very well indeed. Until such a day, my visits here are now over, and my recommendation to others will be nil. One very upset and disgruntled long time customer.

Adrian Cooper

Google review

As a group of 7, we are a servers nightmare , 2 coeliac and 2 with servere reactions to tomatoes and strawberries but I can say that Danni and the behind scenes team were absolutely outstanding. Upon ordering, Danni checked and rechecked our allergy requirements and then returned with queries from the kitchen to clarify any requirements, always professional and with a smile. The food came in a timely manner and was spot on. The whole experience was exceptional, service as it should be. A massive round of applause for Danni and the whole team 👏

Tony Gale

Google review

Best fish and chips in town. The owner's lovely and always gives a friendly greeting when you walk in. He also does gluten free batter (in a separate fryer - very important!), so you can have any fish on the menu freshly fried and be sure it's safe for someone with coeliac disease. The owner even did me some gluten free onion rings - the first ones I've had in over 20 years! Absolute joy. This place is my weekly treat now - always try to call in on a walk back from the park at the weekend. Love it.

Christine Waddell

Google review

We love Basil's. Jan and her staff are so friendly and attentive to us. Delicious selection of innovative quiches, frittatas & salads, so many tempting sweet goodies, like their gluten free double chocolate brownies. Yummy. We look forward to being able to eat in the cafe again soon. J and C.