Tucked under the arm of Pultney Bridge, reached via a
spiral stone staircase hidden away in a corner of Argyle St, this little café by
the weir is great for lunch on a sunny day. It’s a low-ceilinged room, with an unusual
semi-circular doorway and no windows (I’d say it was probably once a cellar), but
whitewashed exposed stone walls, wooden floors and bright prints make this a
lovely space.
I went for a fish finger sandwich – the sort of
old-school favourite that can either be done really well, or really, really
badly – but I’m glad to say in this case it was fantastic. The fish was perfect;
flaky and juicy on the inside, crispy and well-seasoned on the outside, and it
was served with a dressed salad, fresh and zingy tartare sauce, and fries. I
washed it down with a bottle of Weston’s Wyld Wood cider, a new discovery for
me, which was deliciously fruity.
The prices at this little place are extremely reasonable
– almost none of the main courses are more than £10, even in the evening – and
the staff were very friendly. All-in-all I’d say this is a little gem which is
worth checking out, perhaps before they realise they could be charging a bit more…