How
to eat well in North Devon
Traditionally
English with Fish, chips and mushy peas at Squires!
When
Sir Walter Raleigh brought potato to England from the New
World in the 17th century he did not expect the French to
invent the fried potato chip, a Jew to open the first fish
and chip shop in London by marring together "fish
fried in the Jewish fashion" with chips in 1860
then get the Squires to market it in such a way that celebrities
from all over world go to Braunton to enjoy it! Well, all
these apparently happened and even though both Lancashire
and London stake a claim to being the first to invent this
famous meal – the famous meal is still making waves,
especially in Braunton, near Barnstaple where Cherry and
Michael Squires are carrying on the tradition in a unique
Squires way.
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When
you arrive at Squires, you may be forgiven in thinking
that you had arrived at Braunton’s Swankiest
Wine Bar until you see a queue of keen diners waiting
to be seated at the 130 seating restaurant or waiting
for a take-away of their favourite fish and chips.
As soon as you are seated and served, you begin
to understand why Squires has been the choice fish
and chips spot for Prime Ministers like John Major
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and
stars like the Jacksons of Motown fame, Davina McCall of
Big Brother fame and Britain’s Strictly Come Dancing
professional Camilla Allerup.
Cherry
and Michael are hands-on at Squires but do not fail
to involve all the young team they work with in the
most efficient production cycle. Michael’s parents
started the business 40 years ago (in 1969) before
the former newsagent took over with his wife of 32
years Cherry. Michael was actually born in the place
before it became Braunton’s famous traditional
eatery! |
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Tried
and tested verdict: Highly recommend and
just before you think you can find another Squires somewhere
else, thought we should let you know that Michael and Cherry
have no intention of creating a chain. You will have to
go to Braunton to taste it. Last orders is at 9.30pm
Facts
Squires Fish Restaurant
Exeter Road, Braunton, nr Barnstaple, EX33 2JL
Tel: 01271 815533
Map:
Locate it here
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