Eat and drink · Nailsworth
William's
A seafood restaurant, fishmonger and deli on Fountain Street, Nailsworth, set up by William Beeston in 1975, with a terrace over the stream.
Family-friendly
Nailsworth's fishmonger and seafood restaurant since 1975, with a terrace over the stream. Dinner is Friday and Saturday only; the midweek set lunch is the best value.
- Good: Fishmonger and deli as well as a restaurant
- Good: £27 two-course lunch, Tuesday to Thursday
- Good: Terrace on three levels over the stream
- Good: Children welcome, with high chairs
- Worth knowing: Dinner Friday and Saturday only
- Worth knowing: Dogs at outside tables only
About
William's at 3 Fountain Street, Nailsworth, is a seafood restaurant, fishmonger and delicatessen, set up by William Beeston in 1975, and has since had a full refurbishment of the restaurant and shop. Rick Stein named it one of his Food Heroes.
The restaurant seats 64, with a wood-panelled bar and a terrace on three levels of decking, with tables on the bridge over the stream under a weeping willow. Lunch is served Tuesday to Saturday, with a £27 two-course menu from Tuesday to Thursday, and dinner on Friday and Saturday evenings. A specials menu follows the day's catch. There is always a vegetarian dish, most dishes are gluten-free, and children are welcome, with high chairs. Dogs can sit at the outside tables but not indoors.
The fish counter sells MSC-certified fish and shellfish delivered daily from the South West and Scotland, and the deli stocks local fruit, vegetables and game, French, Italian and Spanish goods, cheese and charcuterie, and chef-prepared dishes to take home. The shop opens Tuesday to Saturday in the daytime; William's is closed on Sundays and Mondays.
Opening hours and season
Closed, opens Tue 10, 10:00
| Mon | Opening | Restaurant | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10:00 to 16:00 | 12:00 to 14:30 | 10:00 to 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 to 16:00 | 12:00 to 14:30 | 10:00 to 16:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 to 16:00 | 12:00 to 14:30 | 10:00 to 16:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 to 16:00, 18:00 to 23:00 | 12:00 to 14:30, 18:00 to 23:00 | 09:00 to 16:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 to 16:00, 18:00 to 23:00 | 12:00 to 14:30, 18:00 to 23:00 | 09:00 to 16:00 |
| Sunday | Closed | Closed | Closed |
Restaurant: Last lunch booking 2.30pm, last dinner booking 8.30pm.
Shop: Fishmonger and deli; fish orders by phone.
Closed Sunday and Monday. Only the restaurant opens on Friday and Saturday evenings.
The details
- Food
- Seafood
- Serving
- Lunch · Dinner
- Dietary
- Vegetarian dishes · Gluten-free dishes
- Booking a table
- Booking recommended
- Features
- Restaurant · Bar · Garden or terrace · By the water · Shop
- History
- Founded by William Beeston in 1975
Photos
The restaurant 
The fish counter 
The courtyard 
From the kitchen
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