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.

In Keswick this evening for Xmas lights switch on. The place was heaving with people. Every food…read moreout let was full. Came across the chippy opposite spoons, not a soul in. I thought we Haddock for food but a nice fish & chips was delivered & we sat inside to eat out of the cold at no extra cost. Didn't see any toilets & definitely no parking outside, double yellows but just behind spoons is a large car park with just a short walk. I would return Sadly 10 months later you get charged a£1 each person on top of your meal to sit in

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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!

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 ;)

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

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.