Hook

Hook is a fire-cooking restaurant on the waterfront in St Peter Port, Guernsey, with a menu shaped around local produce. Seafood and Guernsey steak are central to the food, with ingredients prepared over an open fire for a direct, characterful style of cooking.

The kitchen also follows a nose-to-tail approach, using in-house butchery and working to reduce waste by making use of as much of each ingredient as possible. That gives the menu a broader range than a straightforward steak and seafood restaurant, while keeping the focus on carefully sourced produce and well-priced dishes.

The setting suits relaxed meals by the water, whether the occasion is a lunch, an evening meal or a Sunday gathering. Hook’s menus include à la carte choices alongside dedicated lunch and Sunday lunch formats, giving the restaurant flexibility for different types of visit. The atmosphere is food-led and informal enough for a social meal, while the cooking and drinks offer plenty of interest for diners who enjoy considered ingredients and traditional techniques.

Drinks are treated with the same attention as the food. The wine list is developed with specialist merchants and includes less familiar grape varieties and producers, with choices selected to work alongside the cooking. Cocktails draw on classic methods while allowing room for original combinations, making the bar suitable for a drink before a meal or alongside it.

Hook is a natural fit for diners who look for local seafood, Guernsey beef, open-fire cooking and a menu that makes practical use of the whole animal. It also suits those who prefer a meal supported by a varied wine list or a carefully made cocktail. The waterfront address adds a clear sense of place without taking attention away from the kitchen, and the restaurant’s approach gives the menu a balance of familiar produce, responsible use of ingredients and modern presentation.