# Old Forge Cafe, Saint Austell — Reviews & Opening Hours

> Old Forge Cafe — Fish & Chips Restaurant in Saint Austell with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.8/5 from 271 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions.

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Fish & Chips Restaurant

# Old Forge Cafe

Bugle, St Austell

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**In short:** Old Forge Cafe is a fish & chips restaurant in St Austell, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 271 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating.

Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places

## About Old Forge Cafe

Old Forge Cafe serves fish and chips from premises on Roche Road in Bugle. The kitchen produces freshly cooked fish in crispy batter, with portions noted as generous. Pricing is reasonable and staff are welcoming. The cafe holds a five-star food hygiene rating.

The interior has a traditional character. The venue accommodates children and larger groups.

## Opening hours

**Monday** 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM, 4:30 – 7:30 PM

**Tuesday** Closed

**Wednesday** 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM

**Thursday** 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM

**Friday** 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM, 4:30 – 8:00 PM

**Saturday** 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM, 4:30 – 8:00 PM

**Sunday** Closed

## What's nearby

- The Bugle Inn next door
- Bugle School next door
- Tonkin Recovery Ltd (St Austell) next door
- PC Tonkin & Son next door
- SPAR Bugle 150m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Diners like this fish and chip shop's delicious, freshly cooked fish and chips, noting the crispy batter and generous portions. They also highlight the reasonable prices and the friendly, welcoming staff. Others say the traditional atmosphere feels like stepping back in time.

Summary via Google

## At a glance

**Guest rating** 4.8 / 5 (271 reviews)

**Good for children** Yes

**Good for groups** Yes

**Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good

**Destination** St Austell

Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/641911).

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★ 4.8 (271 reviews)

Typical price range (Google)

£10 – £20

[01726 850732](tel:01726850732)

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### Quick Facts

**Destination** St Austell

**Plus Code** 9C2Q96W4+Q6

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## Quick answers

### What are the opening hours of Old Forge Cafe?

Old Forge Cafe is open Mon 11:30am–1:30pm, 4:30pm–7:30pm; Tue closed; Wed–Thu 11:30am–1:30pm; Fri–Sat 11:30am–1:30pm, 4:30pm–8pm; Sun closed (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go).

### Is Old Forge Cafe any good?

Old Forge Cafe is rated 4.8 out of 5 from 271 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5.

### Is Old Forge Cafe good for children?

Yes, Old Forge Cafe is listed as good for children.

### How do I contact Old Forge Cafe?

Call Old Forge Cafe on +44 1726 850732.

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