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Sugar Boat, Helensburgh, Dunbartonshire

Sugar Boat

4.4
4.4
560 Reviews
£25 and under
Bistro

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
  • 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.

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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
  • 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 560 people are saying

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
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Dunbartonshire/Renfrewshire

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sugar Boat in Helensburgh offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and service" and a "lovely atmosphere." Guests frequently praise the "friendly and helpful staff" and "superb" menu selections. The bistro's chic decor and vibrant ambiance make it a "great place" for both casual and special occasions.
560 Reviews
  1. Malcolm

    London3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was outstanding as usual. The noise level was too high and meant conversation at the table was difficult. When booking for number of people it would be very helpful to be able to say number of children on the party as £25 per person desposit means we had to fork out £100 up front for a table of 4 (two adults and two children)

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  2. Douglas

    Perthshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our second visit this month and again we loved it. It was a typical busy Saturday night, great atmosphere with friendly, knowledgeable staff and great food. An excellent menu with plenty of specials to choose from, with a mix of small and large plates, service excellent and food exceptional.

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  3. lindsay

    Glasgow4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional service, both friendly and attentive Good to see a working kitchen and the effort going in to the dishes

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  4. Thomas

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Best fish and chips I had for a long time. Professional, attentive service. Definitely going back to try more of the menu.

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  5. Scott

    Glasgow2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely, warm welcome by friendly owner, who took us to our table. Fast, friendly service. Delicious, expertly prepared food - excellent chefs superb at their craft. Menu choices luxury. Cool, chic bistro decor. Great atmosphere - laughter and chat. Beautiful sunny day so a great outlook. Travelled up from Glasgow West End and will absolutely return to this new "local" for us. Great value for 5* and Michelin quality experiences. Mussels huge, fresh and cooked perfectly/expertly. Stuffed chicken leg absolutely scrumptious. Perfectly cooked delicious seasonal greens and potatoes. What an absolutely superb restaurant. Thank you for a brilliant day.

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  6. Maureen

    Glasgow6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 11 March 2025

    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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  7. Victoria

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 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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