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17 Oct 2025

Award-winning Pier Point say thanks after winning battle to survive and thrive

£5 fish and chip 'giveaway' will celebrate 5th birthday

Award-winning Pier Point

Award-winning Pier Point

Reporter:

jim Parker

03 Jul 2025 4:03 PM

Email:

jim.parker@clearskypublishing.co.uk

Torquay seafront fish and chip restaurant Pier Point - which literally took a battering from COVID - is celebrating its fifth birthday in style.

Torquay seafront fish and chip restaurant Pier Point - which literally took a battering from COVID - is celebrating its fifth birthday in style.
The award-winning business says it has battled through to survive and thrive thanks to its resilience, excellence and its strong links with, and support for, and from the community.
To say thanks and celebrate their fifth anniversary they have announced a special fish and chip 'giveaway' on Saturday July 5.
For one day only, guests can enjoy the restaurant’s award-winning lite bite fish & chips for just £5, available for five hours only – from 12 noon to 5pm – by reservation only and subject to availability.
The date is a meaningful one for the team, as July 5, 2020, was the very day they opened their doors having taken over the restaurant just before the COVID-19 lockdown.
Lorraine Arnold boss of Pier Point with the national award Pic Fry Magazine.jpg
Owner Lorraine Arnold said: "When we got the keys to Pier Point we had no idea what was coming. We finally opened on July 5, 2020, with restrictions and had to keep adapting after that time.
"The past five years have been full of challenges, but also incredible moments. We’ve grown stronger, supported our community, and stayed committed to our values – and this £5 offer is our way of celebrating with the people who made it possible.”
Over the last five years, Pier Point has earned a reputation for excellence, with a host of local and national awards recognising the team’s high standards, community spirit, and resilience. These include:
  • Business Resilience, Rising Star, and Inspirational Leader at the Naturally Inspiring Torbay Business Awards
  • Multiple Gold and Silver awards from Food Drink Devon
  • Golds & Silvers from Taste of the West
  • National recognition from the National Federation of Fish Friers Fish and Chip Awards, where Pier Point has consistently been a finalist, including:
    – 2nd in the UK for Restaurant of the Year
    – Field to Fryer, Takeaway of the Year, Young Fish Frier of the Year, and Fish and Chip Shop of the Year (awarded by The Fishermen’s Mission)
  • Named in the Top 50 Takeaways and Top 10 Restaurants in the UK by the Fry Awards

Lorraine says: "We take it incredibly seriously when people choose to spend their hard-earned money with us. We always strive to deliver real value, consistency, and a welcoming experience. That drive for excellence is what underpins everything we do.”

Pier Point Bar & Restaurant remains a proud supporter of local produce, local people, and the local economy – values at the heart of everything they do.
The thankyou offer is  on Saturday July 5 
12 noon – 5pm
Lite Bite Fish & Chips – just £5 (reservation only)

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