Anstruther Fish Bar facts for kids
The Anstruther Fish Bar is a very famous fish and chip shop. It is located in Anstruther, a small fishing village. This village is in the East Neuk of Fife, Scotland. It's a popular spot for both locals and tourists.
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About the Anstruther Fish Bar
The Anstruther Fish Bar is right on Shore Street. This is the harbour front in Anstruther. Many people buy their fish and chips here. They often eat them at the public seating area across the street. Local fishermen bring in fresh crab and lobster nearby.
Unlike many other fish and chip shops in Scotland, it also has a restaurant. The restaurant has a cool nautical theme. It has 52 seats and offers great views over the Firth of Forth. The shop also has an ice cream parlour and a sweet shop. Over fifty people work here. The most popular meal is haddock and chips. They also serve trout, halibut, and lemon sole.
Famous Visitors
Many famous people have visited the Anstruther Fish Bar. These include Prince William, the actor Tom Hanks, Tim Hinkley, and Robert De Niro.
Who Runs the Shop?
Since 2003, Argo Fish has run the shop. This is a small local company. It is owned by Robert and Alison Smith from St Monans, Fife. The owners work directly in the restaurant. Their two sons also work there, along with almost 60 staff members.
Top Awards and Recognition
The Anstruther Fish Bar has won many awards. It has been named the 'Best Fish and Chip Shop' in Scotland four times. In 2005, it was also named 'Café of the Year' for Scotland by Les Routiers. It won the Seafish Friers Award for Excellence every year from 1996 to 2006.
In 2007, it came in second place in the UK 'Fish Shop of the Year' competition. The owner called this competition "the Oscars" of their industry. Finally, in 2009, it won the top prize! It beat 1,000 other shops to become the UK Fish & Chip Shop of the Year. Alison Smith, one of the owners, said winning this national title was always their dream. She said it was a great reward for their hard-working staff.
Featured on TV and More
In 2007, the Anstruther Fish Bar was a finalist in UKTV Food's "Local Food Hero" show. Celebrity chef Gary Rhodes judged the competition. The shop has also been on national TV shows. These include 'Scottish Passport', 'The Holiday Programme', and 'Scotland's Larder'. It has also been on BBC Radio Scotland.
The shop has even gained international attention. In 2004, 'Talking Island Productions' made a TV show about it for Japanese television. Part of an episode of 'The Wandering Golfer' was filmed there. This was for 'The Fine Living Channel' in the USA. The Anstruther Fish Bar was also featured in the American magazine Bon Appetit.
