Didn't get seated until after a while, even after getting seated, we were brought someone else's drink order. Never got seen or attended to by the staff. It's faster to call in to get your order to go than getting served in person. This review was supposed to be a 1 star but the food staff did an amazing job with their fish & chips. They dont skimp out on fish here. Each piece of fish were big as you can see in the photos. I will say, they barely gave my orders any fries for 2 orders of 2 pieces of fish and chips. read more

Britannia Arms - Fish & Chips - Pubs Near Me - Capitola, California

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We stopped in for some lunch after flying into San Jose and driving down to Monterey.. we picked this place because the menu seemed to have something we both were looking for.. my wife had the Fish and Chips, I had a French Dip... both were pretty good early on, after awhile we were not as enthusiastic about the food then later on our travels, we both were not feeling so good.. did not really get sick, the food just did not sit well with us.. Atmosphere was ok, about what you would expect at a British Pub. If we make it back to the area, we probably will choose a different place to eat though. read more

Service was great!! I ordered the bangers smash recommended by the server "Irene"... dish was great! Ordered the red wine from Sonoma too, glass was full I'm happy! Respect to this place read more

Britannia Arms - The bangers smash - Pubs Near Me - Capitola, California

Everything we have ordered, over this past year, has been delicious! Lo is the greatest server with a memory that doesn't quit! Super friendly ampere and yummy drinks! read more

Having had our fill of Sand Bar and Zelda's, we were looking for a slightly more low-key place to grab a drink on Saturday. Britannia Arms fit the bill perfectly! When we arrived, there were no more than a dozen or so people spread throughout the bar. We quickly got the impression this was a place where regulars frequently found themselves, and it gave the bar a very welcoming, friendly vibe. We sat at the bar and enjoying peering at all the English football decorations. Our bartender was lovely - very friendly and attentive. She even refilled my bourbon soda without me having to ask... now that's service! She was also generous with her pour, which is always appreciated. Though we didn't try any of the food, we found Britannia Arms to be a lovely little pub, and I'll certainly be coming back when I revisit Capitola. read more

We love to come here when in Capitola. Great food and drink. I had a coconut cocktail with a freshly opened coconut. The fish and chips are consistently delicious. Friendly staff and great service. read more

Best burger and fries in the village! The service was awesome too! There's sports on the TVs and they play some fun music while hosting amazing views of the Capitola beach & the Esplanade . read more

Britannia Arms - Britannia burger with avocado, grilled mushrooms & bacon with pepper jack cheese! Steak fries were on point! - Pubs Near Me - Capitola, California

Great atmosphere , close to the ocean, great place to watch sports , lots of food options! Service is great !

Excellent fish & chips , fresh & Crispy with homemade tarter sauce , large portions Will definitely return when I'm in Capitola read more

Craving fish n chips. Very disappointed in the Fish. Arrived and looked mouthwatering. Fried to golden perfection. Fries delish. However, the fish had zero seasoning. I found myself having to add a lot of salt. When I cook I season everything, the fish and the batter. The patio was nice, not to big and dog friendly. By the time I was done, the rush had died down yet I found myself having to track down the waitress for my bill. It may have been a single person ordering one meal, but I chose fish and chips over some other amazing food. Unless a party of two or more, you'll be ignored. Next time I'll have slice from Pizza My Heart or wait for Geisha Sushi to open. read more

We were craving calamari. My husband wanted a beer and we always wanted to check this out. It's straight up pub food, no frills. Friendly staff. We shared a calamari appetizer and even though it looked underwhelming, it was surprisingly better than we expected. Even the tartar and cocktail sauces. Unfortunately, we didn't order any more food. COVID Rules: - Seating is outside (parklet style) Restrooms for customers only (yay me) - Pet friendly outdoor seating (there were some adorable huskie puppies asleep next to us in their wagon) - Tables are spaced out. read more

There was a waitress with an Irish accent who threw two menus on our table and didn't say hello. We said "hi, how're you?" and then she threw down cutlery still without saying a word to us. We walked out after since she was extremely rude. Now seeing another several 1 star reviews from Hispanic customers who said the staff was extremely nice to everyone but them, I can only assume they are prejudice after our encounter today (I am half Hispanic and half Black). Sad places like this still exist and treat people the way they do. The waitress was also chatting and laughing with the other tables, but then had an annoyed attitude with us? Odd. The restaurant was not busy so that's also not an excuse. Go to Zelda's instead! Better atmosphere, better food, and better customer service. read more

I hadn't realized they were here. Right on the beach. Great view. We had a LARGE party (22 people). The staff was friendly and incredibly attentive. All the food was hot and served quickly. Quick refills as needed. They didn't do separate checks, but did do checks by groups of 4 which made it easy to sort out at the end. I had the fish and chips. Tasty, hot, and crispy. Other had french dip or salads, etc. All were great! read more

This is our second time visiting the Britannia arms we aren't local. Have to say both times we had the Irish Breakfast hits the spot. Today was extremely busy with The Warf to Warf Race and our server Irene was excellent, fast quick efficient and fun. She does her job extremely well and considering how busy they were we didn't wait long at all for anything. Definitely my favorite spot when we are in these neck of the woods. read more

LOVE the Brit! It's our go-to spot for excellent comfort food and the best neighborhood pub vibe in the county. Great drinks, awesome service, and always entertaining - locals and visitors alike are treated like family. Pooches also welcome on the patio! read more

This lovely pub breaks my rule about amazing location usually means mediocre food. It's just pub fare but very very well done with real ingredients- best bangers I've had in a long time! English & Irish beers on tap, quick friendly service make it even better! read more

I came here today with some friends.One friend and I both ordered the fish and chips and our other friend ordered the french dip I also ordered a diet coke We each enjoyed our meals .Fish was nice and juicy and the batter was crunchy and the fries were very flavorful.I recommend this place read more

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Just had the BEST REUBEN sandwich in my life! It was accompanied by some good cole slaw. I love coleslaw but am always leery to order it as it can taste like nothing so often. This one is yummy! My friends were equally happy with their burger, BLT, fries and onion rings. read more

I was in town with my two Border Collies so I popped in to ask if their patios were pet friendly which they are. Theres a patio area on the sidewalk out front and then another facing the beach which is where we were seated. Irene was my server and she quickly brought out my drink order and a water bowl for the dogs. I ordered Fish n Chips with a side order of mushy peas and everything was perfect from the tender fish with crispy batter to the hand cut chips, washed down with a pint of Boddingtons. Irenes son plays professional football (soccer) for Sunderland in England which is the rival city to my team Newcastle and they have his shirt displayed over by the toilets. Very cool pub. read more

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When in Capitola... you gotta be outside where you can watch the people, right? Brittania Arms is that place. Right by the seawall, and a large outdoor patio, you can see it all. We dropped in for lunch during the Art and Wine festival weekend. Tons of people, yet we got seated rather quickly (ok, so we were there just before the lunch rush). Our server was friendly and great. Our sandwiches and onion rings both were really good. And, you gotta love being able to just sit and watch all the vacationers from all over. read more

That time of the year again... Yep, CAR SHOW!! After walking around check'n out all the cool cars & rods... It's time for a beer! and a plate of fish and chips. ( both good) So during big events this place gets packed!! Patio dog friendly, Yay!! Practically on the beach, live band a few feet away... Staff can be hit or miss. Food is usually pretty good. I guess you will have to check this place out for yourselves... read more

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Enjoyed the food, atmosphere and drinks! I loved it all! Irene was a great waitress. They seated me right away and gave me a option to either eat inside or outside. Dog friendly if you have fur babies... I enjoyed the beautiful memorabilia of Musician Rod Stewart visiting this wonderful place! Restrooms were clean ... Will return back when I come out this way! read more

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Staff here is so friendly and nice! The french fries were delicious, but a little under salted. The Shirley Temple I ordered was super refreshing and delicious. I will definitely be back! read more

Britannia Arms - Delicious Shirley Temple to go! - Pubs Near Me - Capitola, California

Stopped here several times during a visit to the area. Sydney and the team were accommodating and awesome ! Food was great. Guinness lovely :). Thursday night is PHO night. FYI, Pho is made with TLC- lengthy time to prepare and they have it down, along with a variety of traditional UK pub food. Will be back again. read more

First time here! Local favorite! We came to watch the World Cup, USA v England. Although it was a packed house, the staff was amazing and attentive. We sat in the patio and tried 4 different dishes. All were well executed and delicious! Can't go wrong with a beer and "chips"! Check this place out! read more

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I recently visited Britannia Arms in Capitola. I hadn't been to this location since the Britannia Arms in Aptos shut its doors but the great memories brought me back and It did not disappoint !!! Good times were had and I would highly recommend Britannia Arms in Capitola . The food, drinks, and atmosphere were all top-notch and I look forward to going back. read more

We sat outside on a cold December night, posted up right by one of the heaters and it was perfect. Nice hearing the waves crash while you enjoy dinner and drinks. Had the Fish N' Chips with a Half & Half to wash it down. Good portion of fish. Walked away stoked on a nice evening. read more

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Waited for an hour and a half to get our food! Terrible service. Waitress and waiter tried to memorize our order without jotting it down which lead to four plates not being served. Tried to get resolution from other employees who passed the buck. Even called the restaurant to ask about the delay as we were waiting for our food! We saw several parties who arrived after us get served before us! Couldn't help but wonder if it was because of our race (Black, Mexican and Asian) that we were being ignored. The food finally arrived but was a disappointment. Fish and chips were greasy with heavy batter and no flavor and they ran out of clam chowder at 5:30. What bothered me the most though was the absence of an apology and the clear avoidance and uncaring nature of staff. Will not be returning to this spot and would advise others to do the same! read more

Omg!!! I came here to go to the beach but need to stop and have a drink. I met the person that help me named Andy and he was absolutely amazing. He took care of my friend and made a suggestion for me to try fish and chips. He bragged about how it is the best in North Cal and I even saw it as an award displayed on the wall. He made me and my friend a Cucumber Martini which was perfectly strong enough with glass of water. I ended up trying the fish here and it was the best I've ever had in the United States. Are used to live in London so fish and chips is one of my favorites. As many restaurants I have tried fish and chips were never the same back in the UK until I came here. I'm so thankful that I was able to experience such a nice and welcoming person like Andy to help take care of us. I will definitely be back and that will be my go to spot before hitting the beach. read more

Britannia Arms - Pubs Near Me - Capitola, California

Sunday afternoon my service dog& myself stopped in for a peaceful &pet friendly lunch.It was anything but that.I ordered for myself & for Bentley ,I was informed they would not make a chicken plate for him.Then when some friendly people asked if they could pet him I said of course.I was then informed by my server Lorena noone was allowed to pet him while in this restraunt.It was very upsetting& disappointing & unprofessional .Pet Friendly???what does it mean? read more

Britannia Arms - Bentley Sanders - Pubs Near Me - Capitola, California

First, the server was nice and did a good job taking our order, bringing out drinks, and was friendly when correcting our bill when there was an error. The major complaint was that the Shepard's pie that was ordered was completely missing the mashed potatoes under the beef and cheese. This was a pretty big mistake and was afraid if we complained that something bad would happen to our food. We had a long day and just let it be, but was disappointed with the food quality. We still tipped over 20% for the service, but wouldn't go back because of the food. read more

I love traditional Pho. With Thai basil, bean sprouts , non stringy beef, and piping hot. Unfortunately, that is not what I received from the dark-haired big male bartender with the attitude of Rue-paul. His insults to the customers do not make up for his inability to craft a good cocktail it only makes it worse. Not to mention, he only has one speed. "Slow and Rude." The food and drinks are normally superb when he is not working. Go figure as well as the service. If you see him behind the bar, find another place to enjoy your sunrise or sunset. read more

Food is typical pub. Fries are fantastic! Always crispy. Service is generally fast. Always best to sit outside, weather permitting. Really miss the pub tables that were out front!! These were the best seats in the village. Hope they come back!!! read more

This is hands down one of the worst meals that I have ever eaten. I stopped by downtown, noticed this place was pretty empty but ignored those warning signs and stepped in anyway. I ordered a B.L.T. sandwich. Good god this was one of the worst sandwiches I've ever eaten. It was completely overloaded with bacon to a point where you can't really open your mouth wide enough to bite into it and the bacon tasted very FOUL. I couldn't stomach much of it at all. It tasted like the bacon was cooked on a grill that wasn't cleaned or fried in dirty/old grease, I dunno. But the bacon tasted very FOUL. The mayo for the sandwich actually comes on the side in packets. I mean seriously? A restaurant that can't make a B.L.T. with mayo? Opening that jar of mayo must be difficult. Is there an iron man around? Good grief. Do away with the plates and just hand the food out in a paper bag while you're at it. Let's keep it real on all levels. The food is expensive here. Way overpriced for what you get. Probably exploiting the customers visiting the beach. My meal was absolutely disgusting. I know that some places like the dive bar atmosphere and feel but this place was way below that imo. The only bright spot was the server. A blonde woman with a great personality and great service. I felt bad for her being stuck in that place. Such a shame. read more

Great place- great location- the BLT is wonderful - the location is the best- have a wonderful lunch and watch the surfers

This is my second time here, it's been years since I was last here. But I really wanted British fish and chips. I don't have often but once in awhile it want some. The best I have ever had was in Gibraltar UK. Hugh, tender flaky fish, with a light crispy batter. Well that's not what I got, they were a decent size, and the appearance was good. I broke off a piece and put it in my mouth, I must have swallowed a Tbsp of warm oil. Ugh! I took 2 napkins wrapped the fish in them, they were drenched. I tried just to eat the fish on the inside. But on the plus side, we had the most pleasant waitress, she made it difficult to be upset about it. My husband had a cheeseburger, it looked delicious. He said it was fine. The service was good, it didn't take long to get our food. But if you have an English pub, work on making great fish and chips. In my opinion that partially what they are known for. read more

Britannia Arms of Capitola is open for Takeaway and local delivery during our Shelter in Place and giving daily updates to the community on their FB page @britanniaarmscapitola . They have been doing such a wonderful job of transitioning to serving the needs of the community and deserve a shout out for their wonderful service and foods that are very evidently made with love. We have been visiting Britannia Arms of Capitola for many years on our mini vacations and are grateful to now live close enough to have become regulars who get to enjoy the spirit and energy that the staff and owners share alongside the delicious meals. Many of our favourite memories have been of sitting on the patio with our Golden Retriever Arthur to enjoy watching the waves while dining on our Irish or British breakfasts, Fish n Chips or Bangers and Mash. Times have changed and we now dine on these same Delish foods from the safety of our homes while in self quarantine. They are now serving Family Style Portions at a discounted price to ensure high quality, fresh food being made available each day. Call them in advance - They Deliver and offer takeaway! Posted today on their FB Page: To help keeping food quality and freshness and preventing food spoilage, we now offer family size dinner. Such as toad in a hole, shepherds pie, chicken curry with rice or fries, Irish Stew with mashed or new potatoes, corned beef and cabbages, bangers and mashed, bangers bean and chips, fish and chips or you named it. Minimum size for 3 people. Call (831) 464-2583 few hours ahead and we will make sure you dinner ready at time for pickup or delivery to your door. read more

Britannia Arms - Toad in the Hole, Shepherds Pie, Bangers and Mash, Fish and Chips, Family Style Take Away and Delivery Options - Pubs Near Me - Capitola, California

The older bartender was RUDE. I was not wearing a shirt (it's on a beach) and he came over and in a very rude, short, and curt tone told me that I can't be in there without a shirt. "State law", he said and then walked off. I totally understand about the shirt thing but there were no posted signs and the server didn't even say anything to warn me. And this rude guy didn't even say "hey, sorry but.." or "excuse me, but...". It would have cost him nothing and it's customer service 101. I almost left but I was with family and they convinced me to stay. I borrowed an extra shirt from my father. Then I notice him being very sweet and cordial to a group of white women coming in. I'm an Asian guy and it reeked of passive racism. Never coming back again. And I'll tell my friends and family to stay away. I don't want anyone fired but people need to held accountable. read more

The two stars are for the Beach....well the beach gets 5 Stars, Brit 2. I stopped going to ALL of the Britannia Arms many moons ago because they are so pricey. The fish and chips are one of the best though bar none. YET....I can't stand bartenders that are younger than me and treat me with snot nose disrespect. And even though $18 is the standard these days for 2 beers I just reminded myself why it's always better to buy a 6 pack a go sit on the beach. Also, initially since there's only like 8-10 tables outside you're not allowed to drink outdoors unless you order food. Lame since patrons want to enjoy the ocean and $18 is $18. read more

Married an Aussie whose been out here for 3yrs looking for a decent fish & chips! He's hard to please, but this place hit the spot. Thought it was worth mentioning! The owner of the bar is so sweet, offered us clam chowder & sticky pudding. ALL was amazing! Would highly recommend this place for anyone feeling food homesick! We will definitely be back! read more