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Sugar Boat, Helensburgh, Dunbartonshire

Sugar Boat

4.4
4.4
555 Reviews
£25 and under
Bistro

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for brunch
Welcome to Sugar Boat - a relaxed & informal neighbourhood bistro in the heart of the town on Colquhoun Square, a stones throw from the sea front. We are open daily from 7.30am (8.30am on Saturday & 9am on Sunday's) through until late. We serve everything from breakfast with a cracking fry up or eggs benedict with or avocado & poached eggs on toast. For lunch & dinner we offer a la carte menus. Lunch is the more informal with burgers, fish & chips & daily sandwiches. Dinner can be a little more special. Cakes, scones & savoury snacks are available all day. We have a Wine Shop for off sales from our extensive list of over 100 wines - everything from £9.50 per bottle upwards. Enjoy a tip top cocktail from our bar made with premium sprits & our home made purees, cordials and juices or enjoy a pint of a locally brewed beer or a can of local Scottish craft ale. Choose to sit on the square or in our rear courtyard.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bistro
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 7:30 am–12:00 am Sat 8:30 am–1:00 am Sun 9:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    01436 647522
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Oliver Nodwell
  • Area
    Helensburgh
  • Cross Street
    Colquhoun Street
  • Parking details
    A large car park is adjacent to the restaurant accessed via an archway from Sinclair Street & offers free parking for 2 hours. Free parking on local shopping streets for an hour or a couple of streets up the hill with no time limit. There is free parking too on the pier (5 minute walk).
  • Public transit
    Trains run direct to Helensburgh Central from Glasgow; Edinburgh (2 min walk). Trains run direct from London Euston to Helensburgh Upper (10 min walk). Local bus services drop you in the square from neighboring villages & towns to Central Glasgow. The Waverley Paddle Steamer regularly stops at the pier in Helensburgh between Easter & October.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

What 555 people are saying

Sugar Boat reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Dunbartonshire/Renfrewshire

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sugar Boat offers a vibrant dining experience with "great atmosphere" and "fantastic food." Diners rave about the "friendly and attentive staff," making each visit memorable. Highlights include their steak, Cullen skink, and themed nights. Despite occasional service hiccups, the overall experience is highly recommended, with guests eager to return.

555 Reviews
  1. Maureen

    Glasgow6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    As ever the Cullen Skink was very tasty. The toast was a little on the overdone side though. The haggis starter size was just right and also very tasty. Service was very prompt.

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  2. Victoria

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff were extremely helpful and accommodating to myself and my mum. Highly recommend.

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  3. Polly

    Inverness4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Sunday roast was done to perfection- as we’re all our choices Friendly and helpful staff Enjoyed our meal very much

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  4. Fiona

    Dunbartonshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely friendly restaurant, good menu choices, lovely atmosphere and surroundings. Very friendly service and tasty food

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  5. Pauline

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food beautiful, service friendly and professional. Lovely venue.

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  6. Chris

    Dunbartonshire3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Good food and service. Our suggestion for an enhanced ambience would be spacing of tables so that they are not too close together. For us this did detract from our experience and enjoyment

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  7. Sara

    Dunbartonshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff are lovely very helpful and attentive , food is always excellent, one of our favourite places to eat .

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  8. Stewart

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding value, great food and service as always, a very enjoyable Friday night.

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  9. Robert

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was lovely as always! Staff very friendly and helpful.

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  10. Iain

    Glasgow1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 29 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food and great service. Good atmosphere and company with a good range of drinks. Restaurant and cafe area with outside tables for good weather

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Sugar Boat is rated 4.4 stars by 555 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Sugar Boat

30 Colquhoun Square, Helensburgh, Dunbartonshire G84 8AQ

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Colquhoun Street
  • Area
    Helensburgh
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 7:30 am–12:00 am Sat 8:30 am–1:00 am Sun 9:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    A large car park is adjacent to the restaurant accessed via an archway from Sinclair Street & offers free parking for 2 hours. Free parking on local shopping streets for an hour or a couple of streets up the hill with no time limit. There is free parking too on the pier (5 minute walk).
  • Public transit
    Trains run direct to Helensburgh Central from Glasgow; Edinburgh (2 min walk). Trains run direct from London Euston to Helensburgh Upper (10 min walk). Local bus services drop you in the square from neighboring villages & towns to Central Glasgow. The Waverley Paddle Steamer regularly stops at the pier in Helensburgh between Easter & October.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Oliver Nodwell
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
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