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I love this place. The prices were so good, and the fish was great. The workers behind the counter…read morewere so friendly.

This is easily the best chippy I've ever been too!! Amazing food for a fraction of the price youd…read morepay anywhere else, no expense spared on the equipment front of house, staff know what there doing and are funny I'd definitely recommend this place worth the drive from anywhere in newcastle!

Harbour Fish Bar

5.0(6 reviews)

23.4 mi

•£££

Fantastic fresh fish. Be prepared to queue down the street as all the locals go here…read more Cook in beef dripping not vegetable oil, so chips not suitable for vegetarians.

Great chipy. Good fish, good chips, 'nuff said.read more

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Having fish & chips very nice mmmmmm

Dhillon's Golden Fry

20.0 mi

The BEST Fish and Chip shop in my area. It's off the beaten track and its reputation has spread by…read moreword of mouth. Spotlessly clean the fish is fried to perfection and there is a good range of alternatives too kebabs, pizza, chicken etc. Generous portions help to complete the perfect meal. We travel five miles at least once a week and they also deliver in that range. Pick up a menu there is a great selection but perfect cod tops the list.

The Works

4.0(1 review)

0.7 mi

absolutely great kebabs, large ones feed 2, fish is also excellent as are the chips.read more

Old Smithy

4.5(2 reviews)

64.2 mi

To be fair, I am a tourist from the US, and so my opinion on fish and chips carries a bit less…read morelegitimacy than a true Brit's. That said, Old Smithy's just served up a plate of the best fish and chips I've ever had in my life. The fish tasted very fresh, offering a vibrant flavor that was severely lacking from some of the battered fish I've had in London. The batter was simple, but fried perfectly. The chips were freshly cut and -- just as the batter was -- fried just right. Hell, even the mayonnaise and tartar sauce (served in packets) were delicious; I could actually taste the egg in the mayonnaise. I often forget that mayonnaise, before becoming the bastardized mayo that pervades US markets, was originally a French sauce. As silly as it sounds, the mayonnaise packets here jogged my memory. I wholly believe that the quality of the fish and chips is a reflection of the local mindset here in Ambleside, where very little seems to be outsourced. Other than freshness, there was nothing else really noteworthy about the food, and yet it's that beautiful simplicity that made it so delicious. And at £6 for a large plate? It was almost unbelievable.

Just had a portion of chips with curry sauce after a few pints. Nicely cooked & open on sunday eve…read moretill 10.30, perfect.

Fishnets

4.8 mi

•££

Previously there were no outlets within 5 miles of my house which were worth a second visit, but…read morethis bucks the trend spectacularly! I was overjoyed to discover that the food at Fishnets is top class. Crispy, tasty batter, outrageously good chips and perfectly cooked fish (and sausage) made for a very memorable meal. They pride themselves on their quality appliances, and I have to concur that the end result is unsurpassed. I am going to try their pizzas soon - if I can bring myself to draw my eyes down from the fish and chips menu! I cannot fault this place. It even looks classy with a modern décor, branded uniform and friendly service. Excellent - go there.

Charlie's Fish & Chip Shop

23.1 mi

•££££

This has got to be one of the nicest fish and chip shops in the area…read moreYou can sit in the resteraunt or take away The chips are perfecty cook they do the fish in front of you and it is really fab They always have lots of offers on meals The food here is much nicer than sea houses or the chip shop in morpeth an you can park up and go eat them at the harbour and watch the ships

Riverside Fish & Chip Shop

43.2 mi

Fab fish and chips!!!!! And good coffee too! Will definitely return.read more

Crozier Fisheries

5.0(2 reviews)

13.6 mi

Simply the best , i travel from Grangetown every Friday for ours and i`ve tried quite a few over…read morethe years and these take some beating , Fully recomm .end

This is known as the best fish and chip shop in the area, especially for a fish lot. I am not a…read morehuge fan of fish, but I will steal a bit off someones plate if it is from here. The batter is crisp all the way round and the chips are thick with lots of potato. It is not too greasy like many fish lots are and you do not get that soggy batter on the bottom of the fish. It is the same price as all the other chip shops in the area.

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