Been to the Hele bay pub a couple of times now. Much nicer outdoor area now ?
Nigel Reeves
Visited with a group of 10 people for Sunday lunch. The food was very tasty and the portions were generous. The service was excellent.
ian mason
Terrible ales , great staff, good food.
Matthew Popham
Don't like vaping indoors!
rebeccamJ8689JL
We went to the Hele Bay Pub as a last minute option for New Years Eve and had a fabulous time. The food was fantastic and even though we weren't local, everyone was so friendly. The bar and serving staff were very attentive and ensured that we were well looked after. I was there with my husband, our 11 year old daughter and my parents and we all enjoyed ourselves. There was a skittle alley downstairs which kept out daughter entertained for a while but then we all enjoyed dancing to the band and the fantastic new year celebrations. We are so glad we took a chance and went there.
Joanna N
Fab Sunday lunch and enjoyed chatting to Sarah behind the bar ! We had a great two course Sunday lunch at the Hele, loved the relaxing atmosphere.
dizzydesmond
We visited here with family , the pub itself is large and welcoming from the outside , the interior has a social club kinda feel … On ordering food and drinks we sat and watched the locals enjoying themselves! Chaotic , and innuendo bingo seemed the order of the afternoon with dogs running amok ! The food itself was actually very tasty and plentiful! … the barmaid friendly and drinks expensive! All in …. A very odd hour or so !!
Barbara W
Came in for a few drinks whilst visiting friends seemed okay. We could hardly hear our conversation because a specific local guy got louder and louder and just drunk out of his face. It was really unbelievable for what we thought was a family touristy type pub. This guy was asking the girl behind the bar for the drink she emptied out of the drip tray and it seemed a running joke that he was the slop man (not a word I had heard before), he got louder and louder. Just very unpleasant my daughter aged 11 was terrified all around the bar congregated the locals which made it very uncomfortable to approach knowing this individual had no care or manners around guest that came in. More fitting for the locals I'm afraid shame because the behaviour of this drunken man was allowed to carry on and was not told to stop, his fowl language and the drinking anything that was free or left on the bar.
alanrC6199HI
Thanks so much for a absolutely brilliant evening for my wife's 60th birthday party the food was absolutely amazing and Damien and Danielle and all the staff made it fantastic ? everyone enjoyed it I definitely recommend this place as a venue for your birthday ???
Shaun Forsyth
Worst steak I have ever eaten, not cooked as requested. The downstairs kids area didn't smell nice, no lighting on for the main area, scared the kids.
Went for Sunday lunch 4 adults 2 kids, wasn't that busy, but they managed to forget us!! When the food finally arrived an hour later the nut roast was like a brick, parsnips deep fried and raw!! The worst selection of veg I've ever seen, no greens. They managed to overcharge us for the drinks, beer was off and lemonade was flat!! It's a shame we like Hele Bay, won't be back, ruined a Sunday afternoon with family
Northernlass44
Having read the reviews and getting a recommendation from the campsite we were staying at we were really looking forward to eating at the Hele Bay. I had the fish and chips and it was fine, nice and hot, not greasy and a good sized piece of fish. My husband had the chased chicken which he couldn’t fault but it was just a bit bland. Two of our group had the Panko chicken with linguini, and this is where the average review comes in. It looked quite an odd combination and unfortunately the pasta wasn’t hot and the chicken was very over cooked, dry and took some cutting up.
281dw
Great food and a good atmosphere with friendly locals. A must visit for us when coming to our holiday home. The pub’s own recipes are always good and perfectly cooked
Nick Baker
Really friendly welcome and accommodating. Very helpful and polite. Good vibe in the pub itself however.We ordered food, great, easily and delivered to the table in reasonable time.My wife had lasagne and I had battered fish in a roll both with chips.Both were so bland and tasteless, chips the same. For what we paid, to recieve an oven ready cheap lasagne and a what was supposed to be fish was definitely a supermarket cheap effort.Chips were bland and the accompanying salad was not washed and looked like it had been pulled out of a supermarket cheapo salad bag.I had no problem paying when ordering, it was evident why because anyone would refuse to pay for what was served.Over £30 for 2 supermarket cheapo and salad. Will not return.
Hannah Richardson
We have literally just left and I was so compelled to write a review. We came here with our dachshund and our 5 month old. We had absolutely excellent and loaded plates of Sunday dinner. The meat was beautiful. We then had really lovely desserts (I had a massive slice of choc fudge cake).The food was brilliant, but more importantly the service was incredible. Way above and beyond. When we arrived they made space for us, the barman made sure we got best value for money on the meal deal, he pointed out baby changing and offered to heat bottles or whatever we needed. Not only that but as I was eating dessert our baby started fussing... A lovely lady (who I think may have been manager?) literally rocked the pram keeping little one happy so I could eat my cake in peace! Just the best service we have seen in ages. I would strongly recommend a visit!!
Been to the Hele bay pub a couple of times now. Much nicer outdoor area now ?
Visited with a group of 10 people for Sunday lunch. The food was very tasty and the portions were generous. The service was excellent.
Terrible ales , great staff, good food.
Don't like vaping indoors!
We went to the Hele Bay Pub as a last minute option for New Years Eve and had a fabulous time. The food was fantastic and even though we weren't local, everyone was so friendly. The bar and serving staff were very attentive and ensured that we were well looked after. I was there with my husband, our 11 year old daughter and my parents and we all enjoyed ourselves. There was a skittle alley downstairs which kept out daughter entertained for a while but then we all enjoyed dancing to the band and the fantastic new year celebrations. We are so glad we took a chance and went there.
Fab Sunday lunch and enjoyed chatting to Sarah behind the bar ! We had a great two course Sunday lunch at the Hele, loved the relaxing atmosphere.
We visited here with family , the pub itself is large and welcoming from the outside , the interior has a social club kinda feel … On ordering food and drinks we sat and watched the locals enjoying themselves! Chaotic , and innuendo bingo seemed the order of the afternoon with dogs running amok ! The food itself was actually very tasty and plentiful! … the barmaid friendly and drinks expensive! All in …. A very odd hour or so !!
Came in for a few drinks whilst visiting friends seemed okay. We could hardly hear our conversation because a specific local guy got louder and louder and just drunk out of his face. It was really unbelievable for what we thought was a family touristy type pub. This guy was asking the girl behind the bar for the drink she emptied out of the drip tray and it seemed a running joke that he was the slop man (not a word I had heard before), he got louder and louder. Just very unpleasant my daughter aged 11 was terrified all around the bar congregated the locals which made it very uncomfortable to approach knowing this individual had no care or manners around guest that came in. More fitting for the locals I'm afraid shame because the behaviour of this drunken man was allowed to carry on and was not told to stop, his fowl language and the drinking anything that was free or left on the bar.
Thanks so much for a absolutely brilliant evening for my wife's 60th birthday party the food was absolutely amazing and Damien and Danielle and all the staff made it fantastic ? everyone enjoyed it I definitely recommend this place as a venue for your birthday ???
Worst steak I have ever eaten, not cooked as requested. The downstairs kids area didn't smell nice, no lighting on for the main area, scared the kids.
Restaurantji Recommends
Went for Sunday lunch 4 adults 2 kids, wasn't that busy, but they managed to forget us!! When the food finally arrived an hour later the nut roast was like a brick, parsnips deep fried and raw!! The worst selection of veg I've ever seen, no greens. They managed to overcharge us for the drinks, beer was off and lemonade was flat!! It's a shame we like Hele Bay, won't be back, ruined a Sunday afternoon with family
Having read the reviews and getting a recommendation from the campsite we were staying at we were really looking forward to eating at the Hele Bay. I had the fish and chips and it was fine, nice and hot, not greasy and a good sized piece of fish. My husband had the chased chicken which he couldn’t fault but it was just a bit bland. Two of our group had the Panko chicken with linguini, and this is where the average review comes in. It looked quite an odd combination and unfortunately the pasta wasn’t hot and the chicken was very over cooked, dry and took some cutting up.
Great food and a good atmosphere with friendly locals. A must visit for us when coming to our holiday home. The pub’s own recipes are always good and perfectly cooked
Really friendly welcome and accommodating. Very helpful and polite. Good vibe in the pub itself however.We ordered food, great, easily and delivered to the table in reasonable time.My wife had lasagne and I had battered fish in a roll both with chips.Both were so bland and tasteless, chips the same. For what we paid, to recieve an oven ready cheap lasagne and a what was supposed to be fish was definitely a supermarket cheap effort.Chips were bland and the accompanying salad was not washed and looked like it had been pulled out of a supermarket cheapo salad bag.I had no problem paying when ordering, it was evident why because anyone would refuse to pay for what was served.Over £30 for 2 supermarket cheapo and salad. Will not return.
We have literally just left and I was so compelled to write a review. We came here with our dachshund and our 5 month old. We had absolutely excellent and loaded plates of Sunday dinner. The meat was beautiful. We then had really lovely desserts (I had a massive slice of choc fudge cake).The food was brilliant, but more importantly the service was incredible. Way above and beyond. When we arrived they made space for us, the barman made sure we got best value for money on the meal deal, he pointed out baby changing and offered to heat bottles or whatever we needed. Not only that but as I was eating dessert our baby started fussing... A lovely lady (who I think may have been manager?) literally rocked the pram keeping little one happy so I could eat my cake in peace! Just the best service we have seen in ages. I would strongly recommend a visit!!