I’m Charlie, and I am the Head Fryer at Pier Point Bar and Restaurant in Torquay. I got my first taste of the fish & chip industry whilst I was in college on an electrician’s course, which I had very little passion or interest in.   I saw a sign on the door of Paignton Pier Chippy saying they were looking for staff, so I just...

Charlie James, from Pier Point Bar & Restaurant on Torquay's harbourside, has secured a coveted spot in the top 5 finalists nationally for the Drywite Young Fish Frier of the Year 2026, organised by the National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF). The category spotlights rising stars under 25 in the trade, judged on skills, creativity, technique, and innovation in everything from...

Happy New Year from Pier Point Reflecting on an incredible 2025 – and looking ahead to 2026 As we welcome the New Year, we want to take a moment to reflect on what has been an extraordinary 2025 at Pier Point Bar & Restaurant and to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has been part of our journey. First and foremost, our thanks go...

Pier Point Proudly Supports Wetwheels Torbay: Opening the Water to All At Pier Point Bar & Restaurant, our heart has always been firmly anchored in the community. We’re passionate about celebrating the English Riviera, supporting local people, and giving back wherever we can. That’s why we are incredibly proud to support Wetwheels Torbay – a remarkable organisation making the sea accessible to everyone. Who...

Pier Point Strikes Gold Again: Celebrating Our Taste of the West 2025 Success We are absolutely delighted to announce that Pier Point Bar & Restaurant has once again been awarded Gold in the Taste of the West Hospitality & Retail Awards 2025, proudly winning in the Casual Dining category. This recognition means the world to us. It marks another incredible milestone in what has been...

A Night to Remember: Pier Point x The Elephant Raise Over £2,000 for the Fishermen’s Mission On Tuesday 25th November, Pier Point Bar & Restaurant proudly joined forces with The Elephant Restaurant for a very special culinary collaboration — a night filled with exceptional food, community spirit, and heartfelt purpose. Together, we raised an incredible £2,010.06 for the Fishermen’s Mission, supporting the vital work...

Pier Point Named One of the UK's Top Seaside Spots for Fish & Chips – Featured in The Times We’re incredibly proud to share that Pier Point Bar & Restaurant has been featured in The Times and The Sunday Times in their round-up of “25 of the UK’s best spots for seaside fish and chips”! Plus the only one listed in Devon! This...

This July, we’re turning five — and what a journey it’s been! When we took over Pier Point Bar & Restaurant we had no idea what lay ahead. We’d just taken on the restaurant merely weeks before a global pandemic forced the country into lockdown. It was a moment of excitement...

At Pier Point Bar & Restaurant, regenerative tourism is not just a concept — it’s a responsibility we embrace wholeheartedly. We're proud to go beyond sustainability by creating meaningful, long-lasting benefits for our environment, our community, and our local economy, ensuring tourism contributes positively to Torbay for generations to come. Our commitment to environmental responsibility starts with the food we serve. We...

Pier Point Wins National Fish & Chip Shop of the Year We’re absolutely thrilled to share some amazing news – Pier Point Bar & Restaurant has been crowned Fish & Chip Shop of the Year at the Fishermen’s Mission Awards 2025! The award was presented this week at the charity’s Annual General Meeting, held at the iconic Trinity House, Tower Bridge in London....