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

Best chippy by far in Hexham. Always fresh, good quality fish & batter…read more Also now does pizzas.

From the owner: The Sea Chef provides quality food served by a team of friendly, well-trained staff. We offer an…read moreextensive takeaway menu. We also offer an extensive range of other popular dishes.

We came here on a Saturday night as it was recommended by a local. We booked a table by the phone…read moreand arrived at 8pm. The place had a nice buzz and was very nicely presented. We were seated right at the back, between the window overlooking the terrace with outside seating and a dark blue wall. The lighting was also not enough so it was a big difference to the rest of the restaurant. Still, we received good service for a pub, but not good enough if they're going to be priding themselves as a gastro pub. Still, the food is excellent. I'm sorry my pictures don't do it justice. (I had to use flash 'cos it was too dark.) We ordered the soup of the day (potato and leek), the salt and pepper squid to start. The soup got the thumbs up and the squid was fresh but it lacked both salt and pepper, which was no bother when the rings were so easy to eat and the batter so crispy! For mains we had a fish and chips - the fish was a bit too dry for my liking and the chips were under cooked but the mushy peas were good; 10 oz rib eye steak - it was wolfed down in minutes it was cooked to perfection; cajun chicken burger - chicken was tender and nicely flavoured and the sweet potato chips were not soggy at all; pork belly with mustard mash - I felt that this was the winning dish (again, sorry my picture looks crap) the pork had the right amount of fat and the lean parts were tender. When I noticed that crackling was missing, the waiter brought a whole side dish of it and they were GOOD! All crisp and no annoying chew! I was honestly too full to eat dessert but our friends ordered a sticky toffee pudding and a hot chocolate brownie smothered in chocolate sauce. They came piping hot and served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Both were generously portioned and were tasty according to my friends. Definitely come and try out their food. Avoid sitting at the very back though!

Very good hearty food (recommend the cheese board!), and a nice selection of beers. Very friendly…read morebar staff who are definitely into, and know about, the food they sell. Very relaxed atmosphere. The night we went in (Weds), it was busy with people eating when we arrived, suddenly totally emptied out and then about 9pm, suddenly filled up with older locals coming in for a drink.

Very nice fish and chips freshly cooked all the time. The…read moreprice is reasonable for takeaway with the sit in costing about 15-20% more. There is the full typical chip shop menu cod, haddock, sausage, pies etc. There is customer parking available aswell.

This used to be a regular treat when I lived in the area and although not visited as frequently has…read morebeen consistently good. Generous-sized fish in a very light batter and nice chips too. Sit downstairs and order a pot of tea to go with it for a traditional experience. Take away is also very good.

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

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!

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.

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.

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

Fab fish and chips spot on every time! Highly recommend,…read morefriendly staff and good service