Sugar Boat

4.4

556 Reviews

£25 and under

Bistro

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 8 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.

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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
Website
http://www.sugarboat.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Oliver Nodwell

Location
30 Colquhoun Square, Helensburgh, Dunbartonshire G84 8AQ
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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Sugar Boat Fry upGBP 12.00
bacon, egg, sausage, black pudding, beans, potato scone, mushroom, tomato, toast & butter
Kedgeree – Smoked Haddock, Poached EggGBP 11.00
Grilled Loch Fyne Kipper, Sourdough, LemonGBP 10.00
Eggs Your Way (Poached, Scramble or Fried), Toast, BaconGBP 10.00
Avocado on Toast, Poached Eggs, Tomato & Shallot DressingGBP 12.00

Breakfast Muffins

BenedictGBP 12.00
prosciutto cotto, rocket, 2 poached eggs, hollandaise
RoyaleGBP 12.50
Loch Fyne smoked salmon, 2 poached eggs, hollandaise
HebrideanGBP 12.50
Stornoway black pudding, 2 poached eggs, hollandaise
FlorentineGBP 10.50
ricotta & spinach, 2 poached eggs, hollandaise

Sweetthings

Porridge with Fruit Compote, Honey, Flaked Almonds & Chia SeedsGBP 8.00
Natural Yoghurt with Fruit Compote, Honey, Flaked Almonds & Chia SeedsGBP 8.00
Homemade Buttermilk Pancakes, Maple Syrup (Until Midday)GBP 9.50

Continental Breakfast

£13.50

Tea or Coffee
Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice
Croissant or Toast with Homemade Strawberry Jam
Natural Yoghurt with Nuts & Seeds
Serrano Ham & Emmenthal Cheese

What 556 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

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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.

556 Reviews

S
Scott
Glasgow2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
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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Maureen
Glasgow6 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 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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Victoria
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Sugar Boat is rated 4.4 stars by 556 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 8 times today

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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.sugarboat.co.uk/
Phone number
01436 647522

Sugar Boat

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About this restaurant

Dining areas

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Menu

Main

Sugar Boat Fry upGBP 12.00

Kedgeree – Smoked Haddock, Poached EggGBP 11.00

Grilled Loch Fyne Kipper, Sourdough, LemonGBP 10.00

Eggs Your Way (Poached, Scramble or Fried), Toast, BaconGBP 10.00

Avocado on Toast, Poached Eggs, Tomato & Shallot DressingGBP 12.00

Breakfast Muffins

BenedictGBP 12.00

RoyaleGBP 12.50

HebrideanGBP 12.50

FlorentineGBP 10.50

Sweetthings

Porridge with Fruit Compote, Honey, Flaked Almonds & Chia SeedsGBP 8.00

Natural Yoghurt with Fruit Compote, Honey, Flaked Almonds & Chia SeedsGBP 8.00

Homemade Buttermilk Pancakes, Maple Syrup (Until Midday)GBP 9.50

Continental Breakfast

Tea or Coffee

Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice

Croissant or Toast with Homemade Strawberry Jam

Natural Yoghurt with Nuts & Seeds

Serrano Ham & Emmenthal Cheese

What 556 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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