The town of Abergele is most famous (in recent years at least) for being the North Wales base of the hugely popular reality series I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here. The hit ITV filmed at Gwrych Castle - just down the road from the town centre - for a couple of years while the series took a Covid-enforced break from its usual Australian base.
However, it probably isn't most famous for being the home of one of one of the best fishcakes in North Wales but, who knows, that may be about to change after my recent visit to Trawlers - a small fish and chip shop on the High Street with an excellent reputation.
I arrived in rainy Abergele at around 4.30pm and the streets, as is so often the case in this incredibly busy Conwy town, were heaving with traffic. I parked up across the road and made my way inside Trawlers to escape the inclement weather.
I was greeted warmly by the two members of staff and there were three other customers in the shop when I arrived. The menu boards dotted around the shop were loaded with various meal deals - all of which seemed very reasonable in price.
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I had done a little bit of homework before my visit and checked some of the online reviews as I so often do before visiting an establishment for the first time. A few customers had raved about Tralwers' fishcake and being a fishcake fan my decision was made.
I ordered a large chips and fruity curry sauce also and the whole meal came to a very reasonable £6.30. After five minutes my food arrived and the staff apologised for my wait - which was very polite of them but also unnecessary given that five minutes is more than reasonable time to wait for freshly cooked food.
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The portion size was very generous also, with the fishcake looking particularly appealing. All that was left was to taste the food and it certainly lived up to it's billing.
The chips and curry went superbly well together and were delicious but the highlight was the fishcake, lovely crispy coating with a creamy filling - one of the best I've had in a long time. For £6.30 you really can't go wrong in terms of value and quality.
So If you're ever feeling peckish whilst travelling along the Conwy stretch of the A55 or if you happen to be in Abergele, I'd certainly recommend Trawlers, I may even see you there!
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Prices
Large fishcake and chips: £4.80
Large curry sauce: £1.50
Total: £6.30
Opening times
Monday - Thursday: 12pm - 2pm / 4.30pm - 8pm
Friday, Saturday: 12pm - 2pm / 4.30pm - 9pm
Sunday: Closed
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