Local Reviews
In September 2025, Charlotte said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
From the moment we arrived we were warmly greeted by the staff and check in went very smoothly. We had a tour of the hotel and our bags were taken to our room for us. We ate at some of the recommended restaurants and appreciated them being suggested to us. The housekeepers do an excellent job, their hard work is very much appreciated and we could not fault the cleanliness of the room! We enjoyed the evening treats after turn down too! The supplies of coffee and biscuits in the room were a nice touch and our water was regularly replaced when it ran out. The staff who work in the restaurant and bar are very attentive and made our breakfast there most enjoyable. The kitchen staff and chefs also deserve praise as everything we ate was delicious, we could not fault the food at all or the quality of the produce available like the fruit at breakfast. We used the space facilities twice, it was disappointing that the steam room was out of service. The sauna was great however did have a funny smell it could do with some aromas in there.
Our stay went so smoothly, it is a beautiful hotel and the staff and quality of everything was exceptional and we would definitely recommend your hotel and stay again!
Our stay went so smoothly, it is a beautiful hotel and the staff and quality of everything was exceptional and we would definitely recommend your hotel and stay again!
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In June 2026, lynndy2017 said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
We love this hotel. Although we had pre-
booked to stay in another hotel in St Peter Port, this was our go to place every evening. The Staff greeted us like old friends , especially Ryan the barman and the Piano player . The ambience was warm and friendly. Next time we come to Guernsey we will definitely book to stay here. Thank you all at Old Govt House hotel for helping to make our visit to the beautiful island of Guernsey so memorable
booked to stay in another hotel in St Peter Port, this was our go to place every evening. The Staff greeted us like old friends , especially Ryan the barman and the Piano player . The ambience was warm and friendly. Next time we come to Guernsey we will definitely book to stay here. Thank you all at Old Govt House hotel for helping to make our visit to the beautiful island of Guernsey so memorable
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In September 2010, sussex kathy said about Olympus Fish and Chip Restaurant
A large bustling restaurant (order at the counter) with regular clientele and charming staff. All is done at top speed. The fish and chips were the hottest I've ever been served - fish was lovely.
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In April 2011, JULIAN M said about Olympus Fish and Chip Restaurant
I have passed this place so many times and just looked at is as a local 'greasy spoon', and never really given it the time i should have
How so wrong could i be!
We called in just to see what it was like - greeted by very attentive staff who showed us straight a table. the restaurant decor is lovely and would put most other town centre restaurants to shame.
menu is good with many options and choices, and the food arrived promptly - and what could only be described as fish and chips like they used to be
Well worth a trip!!!
How so wrong could i be!
We called in just to see what it was like - greeted by very attentive staff who showed us straight a table. the restaurant decor is lovely and would put most other town centre restaurants to shame.
menu is good with many options and choices, and the food arrived promptly - and what could only be described as fish and chips like they used to be
Well worth a trip!!!
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In June 2011, jenni53 said about Olympus Fish and Chip Restaurant
i visited here with a friend, my mum and my son. we had brilliant service from the off. they were polite took our order when we were ready not when they were ready. it was a fabulous meal and nothing was left on the plates apart from the bread and butter and a few chips as the meals were big and the price was definitely worth paying
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In June 2011, Trip200220 said about Olympus Fish and Chip Restaurant
An orangery in Bolton! Surely not! But here the Olympus has truly come of age. A dedicated Fish and Chip restaurant to rival, nay beat, its famous rival Rarry Hamsden! The family run business cares for its customers from their entry to exit.
Staff dedicated to producing the finest quality fish and chips with a good service to boot. Not a waiter service for orders - go to the till.
Make sure you visit the toilets!!
Staff dedicated to producing the finest quality fish and chips with a good service to boot. Not a waiter service for orders - go to the till.
Make sure you visit the toilets!!
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In July 2011, waru6 said about Olympus Fish and Chip Restaurant
We stumbled on this restaurant during a brief visit to Bolton and were not aware that the Olympus was known for their fish & chips. We ordered sandwiches and sat there eating and wishing we had ordered fish & chips as everyone else. Our food was good and serice was excellent. When we go back you can be sure that we will enjoy our visit. PS: This is not a fancy restaurant but everyone is made to feel at home. Don't pass it up if you are in Bolton.
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In July 2011, Adcro said about Olympus Fish and Chip Restaurant
I tried Olympus on a whim a couple of months back, and I've been back constantly since!
Firstly, the service is wonderful! You're greeted at the door and shown to your table, told about specials, how to order etc, and if you've been before, you're remembered fondly! All of the staff are smartly dressed and smile often, and are lovely to talk to. They can't do enough for you!
The owners are often at the order point, and sometimes come over and talk to diners, which is a lovely experience. The female owner has her own recipe for tartare sauce which is both served and sold in the restaurant, and is frankly the best tartare sauce I've ever tasted!
Moving on to the food. The menu has a great selection and a good variety of fish types, as well as alternative meals rather than fish and chips style. The fish is wonderfully tasty and the batter is the best I've ever had on a fish, both crispy, tasty and fresh. The chips are fluffy and tasty too. You know that the food has been cooked fresh, and not kept under a hot lamp or anything.
The venue itself is modern contemporary, bright, spacious and very clean, and decorated in a lovely modern style with pleasant soft music playing. The toilets are also very clean and modern.
I've thoroughly enjoyed every visit I've had to Olympus, and tell all of my friends and family about it, and to try it out themselves, from the warm welcome at the door, to the staff helping you put your jacket on as you leave, and thanking you for your custom.
Bravo, Olympus. Best fish and chip restaurant by far!
Firstly, the service is wonderful! You're greeted at the door and shown to your table, told about specials, how to order etc, and if you've been before, you're remembered fondly! All of the staff are smartly dressed and smile often, and are lovely to talk to. They can't do enough for you!
The owners are often at the order point, and sometimes come over and talk to diners, which is a lovely experience. The female owner has her own recipe for tartare sauce which is both served and sold in the restaurant, and is frankly the best tartare sauce I've ever tasted!
Moving on to the food. The menu has a great selection and a good variety of fish types, as well as alternative meals rather than fish and chips style. The fish is wonderfully tasty and the batter is the best I've ever had on a fish, both crispy, tasty and fresh. The chips are fluffy and tasty too. You know that the food has been cooked fresh, and not kept under a hot lamp or anything.
The venue itself is modern contemporary, bright, spacious and very clean, and decorated in a lovely modern style with pleasant soft music playing. The toilets are also very clean and modern.
I've thoroughly enjoyed every visit I've had to Olympus, and tell all of my friends and family about it, and to try it out themselves, from the warm welcome at the door, to the staff helping you put your jacket on as you leave, and thanking you for your custom.
Bravo, Olympus. Best fish and chip restaurant by far!
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In August 2011, Jakmac28 said about Olympus Fish and Chip Restaurant
Really excellent fish & chips, every time. I'm not basing my review on one visit, but on many many visits. Every time the service is exceptional & the food fantastic value for money. My family & I have a bet every time we visit - who can get their coats on quick enough to outsmart the excellent restarant manager who ALWAYS try's to hold our coats for us!! Love the Olympus (don't forget to buy their fab home made tartare sauce to take home- best I've tasted!)
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In August 2011, IDEALPETE said about Olympus Fish and Chip Restaurant
We went to Olympus as part of the National Holiday package and was very pleasantly surprised by the welcome, the food and the entertainment (40's theme all the staff and singers were in war time apparel). The three course meal was excellent. Starter Mushroom soup (which i thought I couldnt eat as it usually has cream added but not this time) really tasty, Fish chips and mushy peas all yummy and cooked to perfection (not easy when 100 people to feed at once).
The only small critisism was the bar - under staffed and a queue for 20 minutes to just reach the bar - then 15 more minutes for the drink to be brought to our table.
The only small critisism was the bar - under staffed and a queue for 20 minutes to just reach the bar - then 15 more minutes for the drink to be brought to our table.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk