Northumberland fish restaurant loved by The Hairy Bikers

The Fish Shack in the coastal town of Amble, Northumberland was approved by Si King from County Durham and the late Dave Myers during their visit in 2021, which featured on their self-titled BBC series Go North.

The foodie duo tucked into a platter of fresh seafood from the North Sea as part of their Northumberland adventure, just a few years before Dave sadly passed away.

As they chatted to owner Martin Charlton at the time, regular customer Si shared: “I’ve been in here hundreds of times, it’s fabulous.”

Northumberland seafood restaurant loved by The Hairy Bikers

Also revealing why The Fish Shack is one of the best fish and chip spots in the county, Visit Northumberland details: “As reviewed by The Hairy Bikers themselves, The Fish Shack in Amble provides passersby with fish and chips, locally smoked seafood, and freshly steamed mussels overlooking Amble’s beautiful harbour.

“It’s rustic and cosy, offering beautiful views, high-quality service, and a relaxed atmosphere.

“If you’re looking to go all-out on your visit, they even offer ‘The Fish Shack Seafood Sharing Platter’.

“You’ll find a selection of dressed crab, roasted sea bream, tiger prawns, cod goujons, mackerel pate, north Atlantic prawns, furikake squid, Lindisfarne oysters, Scottish mussels, along with hot and cold smoked salmon.

“That’s without the included sides, sauces and dips!

“Don’t worry — they also offer small plates, big plates, and even pizza, so you can take the whole family knowing they’ll be well-fed.”

Just one menu offering fish lovers can tuck into is the prime fillet of North Sea haddock, beer battered with local Buston Farm twice-cooked chips, with mushy peas and homemade tartar sauce (a gluten-free alternative is available on request).

On its website, The Fish Shack says: “From fish and chips, locally smoked seafood and freshly steamed mussels to an array of delicious seasonal specials, Fish Shack welcomes all.

“Situated on Amble’s beautiful harbour, Fish Shack is a cosy, rustic eatery that was purpose built using the old ‘Sea Quest’ boat.

“Fish Shack boasts amazing views and great service in a relaxed atmosphere.”

You can’t beat a view like this with your fish and chips (Image: Tripadvisor)

Visitors have praised The Fish Shack over on Tripadvisor, and it currently boasts a “good” 4.2 rating based on 1,379 reviews – 841 of which are rated as “excellent”.

Someone who stopped by after seeing The Hairy Bikers’ review wrote: “I discovered the Fish Shack last year while searching for good fish and chips in Northumberland.

“After reading a review by The Hairy Bikers, I decided to give it a try.

“I don’t usually eat fish and chips these days, the vile stuff served up by so many ‘chippies’ I find to be inedible.

“So I felt some trepidation when we arrived at The Fish Shack last year.

“I need not have worried because the food was an absolute delight.

“The batter was crispy and light and full of beautifully moist fish.

“Gorgeous homemade tartare sauce and delicious chips. The only problem was, I couldn’t eat it all, it was so huge.”

They continued: “The staff are lovely and service was quick.

“The whole place has a good, buzzing atmosphere, honest, down to earth and no gimmicks.

“Set on the harbour, with views of brightly coloured fishing boats and seabirds all around. I love it.”

Another put: “Lovely place – hairy bikers visited, so we thought we should pop in for a coffee… will be back for some of the amazing looking food later!

“Great service, friendly staff – perfect stuff!!!”

One happy customer complimented: “As fab as the Hairy Bikers promised!

“Gorgeous seafood restaurant! Had the seafood platter and it didn’t disappoint!

“The chips also reminded us of our grandparents chips and were delicious.

“Would definitely return and recommend.”

Meanwhile, this person agreed: “Having seen it on the Hairy Bikers Go North we were excited about going and we’re expecting a no-frills eatery that focuses on quality fish.

“Sure enough, the food is a fish lover’s paradise and the atmosphere is also a delight; the place is cosy, really friendly and somewhere we can’t wait to go back to. Fantastic!”

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