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After nearly thirty years of dedication to the fishing and seafood industry, local entrepreneurs Cieron Bull and Richard Honeyball are proud to announce the next chapter in their journey: the launch of a new retail shop and bistro in Hythe.

Cieron began his career in 1995 at just 15 years old, working weekends for Jeff Griggs at the Fisherman’s Landing Beach. In 2005, Richard joined the team, and the pair worked side by side until 2018. That same year, they launched The Boathouse Fisheries Ltd at St Mary’s Bay, offering a combination of wholesale supply, retail fish sales, and a small bistro.

With continued growth and an ever-expanding customer base, the decision was made in January 2025 to relocate the retail and bistro operations to a larger site in Hythe town centre, allowing space to grow and serve the community even better.

The new retail shop opened in February and has already become a local favourite. On 1 July at 10.00, the much-anticipated Boathouse Bistro will be opened by Deputy Mayor Pauline Curran, along with Nikki Curran of YourToastmasters. The new bistro brings with it a unique dining experience featuring a licensed bar serving local beers, wines, and ciders.

“Our mission has always been to bring our customers the freshest fish and seafood,” said co-founder Cieron Bull.

“The bistro is a natural extension of that, offering a space to enjoy great food and drink in a relaxed setting.”

Richard added, “We’ve spent years building strong relationships with our suppliers and customers. The return to Hythe gives us a fresh start with room to grow, and we’re excited to welcome both loyal regulars and new faces to experience what we do best.”

Diners can look forward to traditional fish and chips, exquisite seafood sharing platters, and our now-legendary Scallop and Bacon Roll. The menu is carefully crafted, using only the finest quality ingredients and homemade desserts to round off each meal.

Opening Day Offer: To celebrate the bistro launch, the first five customers on 1st July will receive 10% off their meal—a small thank-you for being part of our journey from the very beginning. Come along and help us celebrate the opening.

Whether you’re picking up fresh catch for supper or enjoying a glass of local cider with a seafood platter, The Boathouse Fisheries in Hythe is set to become the new go-to for locals and visitors alike.