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A seaside lunch to remember!
A spontaneous suggestion from my other half — “let’s go to the coast for fish and chips by the sea” — led us to The Fishmarket in Newhaven, and what a brilliant decision it turned out to be.
We were lucky enough to be greeted by glorious sunshine, but chose to dine inside the restaurant rather than opt for takeaway, and we weren’t disappointed. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, the waiting staff attentive without being intrusive, and the menu offered a great selection of fish dishes including tempting daily specials.
As someone who visits from south of the border, I was genuinely surprised by how reasonable the prices were — far more affordable than you might expect for the quality on offer.
For food, I went for the standard haddock and chips with accompaniments, and we shared a portion of sourdough bread and butter between us — three generous slices, perfectly suited for two. The batter was wonderfully light and crisp, and the fish itself was succulent, flavourful, and fell apart beautifully. I’ll admit I’m not usually a big fish fan and often struggle to finish a portion, but this was completely demolished — high praise indeed!
The Fishmarket is an absolute gem and comes highly recommended. One word of advice — I’d imagine this place gets very busy in the summer months, so booking a table in the restaurant would be wise. Don’t miss it.