Finn McCools serves classic fish and chips steps from Teignmouth seafront

Finn McCools occupies a practical corner of Regent Street in Teignmouth, a short walk from the open ground of the Den and the seafront. The business combines a counter takeaway with a licensed restaurant seating around fifty, giving customers the choice of eating in or carrying their order the few minutes to the beach.

The menu centres on the familiar British combination of battered fish and chips. Cod and haddock appear regularly, alongside other seafood options, battered sausages, burgers, chicken and pies. Vegetarian dishes are also available. Chips are cut on the premises and portions are generally described by regulars as generous. The restaurant serves soft drinks, tea, coffee and a range of alcohol.

Parking spaces sit close to the takeaway entrance, which helps when collecting an order to take outside. Many customers walk the short distance to the promenade and eat looking out over the water. Cardboard packaging makes that straightforward. Inside, the dining room offers a more settled meal with table service and the option of a drink.

The business places emphasis on reducing its environmental footprint. Fish is sourced with responsibility in mind, local suppliers are preferred where practical, and kitchen waste is managed with a zero-to-landfill approach. Packaging leans on cardboard rather than plastic, napkins are made from recycled material, and energy comes from renewable sources. Equipment and lighting are chosen with efficiency in mind.

Food hygiene inspectors have awarded the premises a rating of five, the highest available, covering handling, cleanliness and management systems. That score reflects consistent standards in an operation that serves both residents and the steady flow of visitors drawn to Teignmouth’s seafront.

Regent Street places Finn McCools within easy reach of the town’s main pedestrian routes and the older street pattern that leads towards the water. It sits among other independent businesses rather than in a food court or retail park. The combination of a reliable core menu, a licensed room for those who want to sit down, and a location that makes outdoor eating simple has kept the shop a practical choice for traditional fish and chips in the centre of town.

For anyone looking for a straightforward plate of fish and chips in Teignmouth, the Regent Street premises continues to provide a clear local option with the seafront only a short walk away.