Fantastic, like stepping back in time. Haven't had hot…read moreVimto since I was a kid, proper chips which were ace, and good fish Haven't been there for 15 years, next visit will be a lot sooner.

Called in for lunch one weekday, having not been there for years, the cafe was very quiet, which is…read moresurprising. Had freshly battered and cooked cod, while we waited with chips and mushy peas. It came with bread and butter, and tea or coffee for around £7.50. It was delicious - the cod was thick and meaty, the batter light and crisp. Full of flavour with excellent chips. The best fish and chips I've had in ages, will make sure its not as long before I return. Nice varied alternatives on the menu as well. Great decor inside with loads of old family photos and other memorabilia. Absolutely fantastic.

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.

Probably the best fish & chip shop around. The fish is always spot on and huge, and the chips are…read moregorgeous. Staff friendly and helpful even at busy times.

Whoever decided to open this fish and chip shop is fulfilling a serious purpose in life. The best…read morefish and chips we've had in the area by far. Delicious!

Cracking fish and chips! Open on a Sunday too. We chose haddock which had a lovely crispy batter,…read morechips were smashing too and so were the mushy peas. Best of all they served it in a cardboard fish & chip box so the batter remained crispy. Many chip shops use polystyrene containers and by the time you get them home the fish is soggy. Will definitely return next time we're in Bolton-le-Sands.

Some of the best Fish and Chips and on the IOM, I cost the IOM once a year and always look forward…read moreto coming to terrace chippy with my fam. The service was polite and attentive. Loved it here

OMG Wonderful, Light, Fluffy, FUN crew Arriving hungry in…read moreDouglas, IOM, we searched online for a great fish & chips shop. We found it (after walking up the steepest hill from the Promenade!) We were delighted to find a happy crew who helped us pick the type of fish (any and all are wonderful!) and the extras we would want. We brought our order back to The Sefton Hotel to eat on our atrium balcony. It was w-o-n-d-e-r-f-u-l. Perhaps the best on the island. Being a billy goat to climb that hill was well worth the effort. Back in the USA, I'm dreaming of that light, fluffy fish. We'll be back!