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This is the only place I know of to get fish & chips in Longtown and was pleasantly surprised at…read morehow good it was. I visit a couple times a month and I'm always quickly served with good food. Prices are good as well.

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.

Stopped for fish and chips on our way north. The food is cooked fresh, good sized portions and…read moreeasily the best fish supper I've had in a long time. Friendly staff and a couple of tables if you want to eat in rather than take out. Reasonably priced too.

Great range of produce and all cooked fresh to order. Excellent, prompt and friendly service…read more Absolutely superb fish and chips. Worth going out of your way to visit. Seating inside, but plenty of benches and spots with views over the harbour, river or castle nearby if the weather's nice.

Top notch fish and chips and the tables outside are a pleasant location by the harbour to eat. And…read morefor sunny days they do good ice creams as well ;)

Always consistent quality, with friendly and prompt service. I can't fault Chris and Liz. Lovely…read moreplace!

This is a good chip shop and if we are ever passing the area we always detour to here…read more You have a choice of fish and I always choose Pollock rather than cod because it's not only good to give the cod a break but you get twice the amount of fish for your money compared to cod.

This is the best chippy in Carlisle withbthe chose of either take away or eat in, the staff are all…read morevery friendly and Chris's onion rings are out of this world

We visited Carlisle from Millom earlier this month ( March 2018 ) for a day out celebrating 53…read moreyears of being married. Our experience at the Fryery was really pleasant. The staff were really caring and helpful and the food was the best . We will be going there again.... soon I hope.

Rob's Fish and Chip Shop in Dumfries is awesome, fresh fish and really delicious chips. They even…read moredo the obligatory deep fried mars bar. It's in Friar's Vennel. The people who work there are really friendly too

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