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The Creel
Fish and Chips
Frequently praised as the best or among the best fish and chips, with freshly battered fish cooked to order, large portions, and excellent quality. The chips are noted for being tasty and well cooked, sometimes fried in traditional beef dripping which enhances flavor and avoids seed oils.
Homemade Tartare Sauce
Highly recommended alongside fish and chips, described as delicious and the best homemade tartare sauce, adding complementing flavor to the fish dishes.
Curry Sauce
Mentioned as 'top notch' and enjoyed by customers as an accompaniment, especially with chips or fish, enhancing the overall meal experience.
Salt and Pepper Chicken
Highlighted as an excellent special, well cooked and flavorful, adding variety beyond the traditional fish and chips.
Chicken Nuggets
Described as the best chicken nuggets in the world, very tasty and worth trying, praised for quality and flavor.
Mackerel Goujons
Recommended as a lovely alternative to fish, served with chips and tartare sauce, appreciated for taste and quality.
Hours
| Monday | 12 to 9 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12 to 9 PM |
| Wednesday | 12 to 9 PM |
| Thursday | 12 to 9 PM |
| Friday | 12 to 9 PM |
| Saturday | 12 to 9 PM |
| Sunday | 12 to 9 PM |
About The Creel
The Creel is a fish and chips takeaway in Pwllheli, Wales. It serves lunch and dinner, with takeout and onsite service available, and it is popular for quick bites and small plates. Reviewers consistently praise the freshly prepared fish and chips, especially the cod and haddock, the crispy batter, the chips, and the homemade tartare sauce. Many also note the use of beef dripping, friendly service, and good value.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Onsite services
- Takeout
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Offerings
- Quick bite
- Small plates
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
Atmosphere
- Casual
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Paid parking lot
- Usually difficult to find a space
Frequently asked questions
What is The Creel known for?
The Creel is best known for fish and chips, especially freshly battered cod and haddock cooked to order. Reviewers repeatedly highlight the crispy batter, good chips, homemade tartare sauce, and the use of beef dripping, which many say improves the flavor.
What dishes are most recommended at The Creel?
The most recommended items are fish and chips, especially cod, haddock, and large portions of chips. Reviewers also call out the gravy, mushy peas, Whitby scampi, and the salt and pepper chicken special with curry sauce.
What is the atmosphere like at The Creel?
The Creel has a casual takeaway atmosphere with quick, efficient service and a buzzer system so customers can wait in the car while food is cooked. Reviewers mention it works well for groups and solo diners, and some note eating outside in the sun when seating is available onsite.
Is The Creel good value, and what is the price range?
The Creel is in the £10 to £20 range, and reviewers often describe the prices as reasonable for the portion sizes. Comments mention large fish and chips being enough to share, huge large chips, and decent-sized portions of mushy peas and fish.
How long does it usually take to get food at The Creel?
Orders are cooked to order, and one review notes the wait can be about 10 minutes with a buzzer system used to alert customers when the food is ready. Reviewers also say the queue outside can be a good sign, especially at busy times.
Is parking available at The Creel?
Yes. Paid parking lot, Usually difficult to find a space is available.
Is The Creel kid-friendly?
Yes, The Creel is good for kids.
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