The Queen's son has dished out a regal seal of approval to a popular fish and chip shop in Bristol, with Tom Parker-Bowles, son of Queen Camilla , awarding Noah's at Cumberland Basin a stellar four-out-of-five rating. Previously known as Popeye's Diner and Lockside, the eatery was rebranded as Noah's by current proprietors Dan Rosser and his partner. The establishment is not unfamiliar with fame, having had a starring role as Sid's Cafe in the beloved TV series Only Fools and Horses.
Food critic royalty, Mr Parker-Bowles praised both the quality of the food and its value during his dining experience, coining it "one hell of a deal". His glowing writings in the Mail on Sunday included admiration for the restaurant's views, including the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge, and Noah's tasteful maritime decor, reports Bristol Live . READ MORE: 'I took £20 to cheap UK seaside town - it covered a day out for my family of five' His article celebrated the ambience and style of the place, he said: "Noah's is a light, bright space with views of the Clifton Suspension Bridge and the old B Bond tobacco warehouse, an Edwardian study in sturdy red brick.
With its portholes and polished wood, it gives a nod to the nautical without going full Cap'n Birdseye." He also noted the bustling atmosphere during a rather grey afternoon in Bristol: "Today, on a damp Wednesday afternoon, Briz very much in the driz, the place is rammed, the vast majority tempted in by the siren call of the Lock Keeper's .