We went here after work on the recommendation of a consultant we worked with over the weekend. It was on our way back to our hotel, and not far off the highway. We enjoyed the extensive selection of soups and N.A. and regular beer. The grilled cheese is so good. Highly recommend it. You must get the sticky pudding...fo not miss it. It's so good! read more

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My wife and I were visiting the James Dean museum in Fairmont on a nice sunny Saturday. The owner of the museum (Lenny) suggested driving a few miles north to Payne's for lunch. It's a few minutes off the highway, but certainly doesn't feel like you're in Gas City, IN. It looks like they added on an outdoor space recently. Nothing too extravagant, but nice enough for lunch. A nice younger man took care of us on the patio. The menu was quite eclectic and unique. The tortilla chips and cold bean dip was a great way to start. Both our soups were fantastic....cheddar cheese for one and leek soup the other. Fish and chips hit the spot and apparently a fan favorite. My wife had the club sandwich of GF bread. Great little local spot if you're ever in the area. read more

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For years I have wanted to try Payne's since I have driven by the sign on the interstate so many times. So glad I finally did. The restaurant was a lot more kitschy than I was expecting, which I loved. Our waitress had a wonderful energy. She was very knowledgeable about the menu. The menu had several unique items. I ordered a Scottish soda called IRN BRU. I love trying food and drinks from around the world. It tasted like an Orange Crush soda. Our waitress said they were known for their Cauliflower soup. It was cold outside so soup sounded perfect. I also got a pepper jack grilled cheese. The soup came in a huge bowl. The combo of the soup and grilled cheese was very filling. My friends ordered the sticky pudding. I had a bite and it was delicious. I cant believe it's taken me so long to eat here. I throughly enjoyed it and cant wait for my next road trip. read more

Paynes Restaurant - Cauliflower soup and grilled cheese - British Near Me - Gas City, Indiana

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Honestly- this place is the best! (And no this is not AI- I like dashes). It helps when the man who greets you has a British accent because you just know there's a reason this is in the middle of nowhere. I almost think it's so good the hospital decided to build by it just so they could eat it everyday. The bread is fresh, the fish is fresh (and huge and definitely not Gordon's- no offense), the ice cream is creamier than most and the soups- oh my! This place is worth the stop and the wait if there is one. It's delish! read more

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This wonderful restaurant in Gas City offers unique and fresh food. The service is always great! It's a casual setting. On this latest visit I had the Reuben, chips and iced tea. All was delicious! read more

Paynes Restaurant - Reuben with chips. - British Near Me - Gas City, Indiana

Payne's has been on my radar for a while now and it's worth a stop. I'm sorry I waited so long! The place is a mismatched delight. Old pillows on seats were the cutiest. Very comfortable. Very cute. We started with complimentary chips and bean dip. It's delicious, but a bit weird to be at a British pub and start with a Mexican delight. We had the recommended starter of bruschetta and it was delicious! Very non-traditional as it was warm with melty cheese and bacon. The soup of the day was a tasty lil blue cheese and broccoli number. My bangers and mash hit the spot with proper Irish bangers and smothered in an oniony gravy. My hubs had fish and chips, which was a huge portion and the fish was perfection. I was a lil surprised by the chips (fries) as they were not quite like what you'd find at a proper chippy. Still good! Go here! read more

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Great place with an authentic British Menu. This is located in Gas City and is worth the trip or the stop off the interstate when traveling. read more

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On our drives from Carmel to Michigan this wonderful, amazing, restaurant makes our long journey so much easier. We love Payne's and have told everyone about it. In fact it is my favorite restaurant of all time. Sunday we stopped again. I had the British chicken curry and the fatoush. It was amazing as usual. That fatoush is so refreshing! My wife had the pork chop which comes with these amazing mashed potatoes with mustard seasoning that will blow your mind. She can never finish because it's so much food, which is OK with me because I help her out some. My favorite way to eat this is to mix a little mashed potato, mustard and pork chop together into one delicious bite. We were too full for dessert, but the times that we had the dessert here were spectacular as well. Thank you to all the people that work at Paynes, please don't change anything, you are the best! read more

This place is a hidden gem! We are traveling to parents house for a visit and landed here for lunch! Totally the best British food ever. We had the Fish & Chips, and also a grilled Gouda and goat cheese sandwich with the sweet potato, apple and ginger soup. They also give you complimentary chips with a black bean and tomato dip. The mugs of tea are literally huge mason jars! Our waitress is amazing, we were allowed to have our golden retriever outside on the patio, for a private area they had little sections squared off where we sat with our dog, she brought a dog bowl out with water and an entire container of turkey for him! Kudos! Every time we visit the fam, we'll be stopping at Paynes! read more

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What a find in the middle of nowhere Indiana! Homemade soups and terrific grilled cheese sandwiches in an atmosphere of not too loud music and attentive servers. We visited both on our way to Southern Indiana and on our way back to Ohio. read more

To say this place is great is an understatement. Every time we're in the area we stop here. The food is fresh and delicious. Get the curry. So good. The service is wonderful and attentive. The ambiance can get a little loud but it's worth the food. read more

Met my sons here for a holiday dinner! Exchanged presents and each of us ordered different entrees and did some sharing. British curry...very good Fish and chips... huge delicious portion. English stew with Yorkshire pudding...unbelievable. The salads and appetizers were really good and the service was super! We couldn't ask for more. read more

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Paynes never disappoints! When you see the huge billboard on I-69 mentioning fish and chips, let that be your reminder you need to stop here and eat! Many people drive that stretch of the highway and never stop in Gas City for this delicious experience. The soup with a grilled cheddar cheese sandwich was a new option for me to try. What a perfect meal! Love an unusual but flavorful and tasty soup and the cauliflower soup does not disappoint. The sandwich on the side made the meal complete. Service excellent as always. Not a super fancy decor but perfect for the food served and the atmosphere of the restaurant. Seriously, make this your next stop! read more

Paynes Restaurant - Puree of Cauliflower Soup with English Cheddar Grilled Cheese - British Near Me - Gas City, Indiana

Wonderful, surprising British Pub in Gas City. Fish and Chips was super! Only thing lacking was the slice of white bread with brown sauce, which I didn't miss! read more

I love this place and stop at it at every chance even though I live over an hour away. Delicious, authentic British food in the most random little town off the highway. Its atmosphere is fun and eclectic and totally worth getting off the highway. Try anything, it is all top notch, flavorful and memorable. There is also a fun selfie opportunity to take a pic of a human sized Garfield dressed up as a royal guard just outside. read more

Paynes Restaurant - Selfie opportunity! - British Near Me - Gas City, Indiana

We finally stopped at Paynes after years of "we should try that place." It was worth the hour drive. Fish n chips....my husband's favorite. It was amazingly good. Crispy, hot and not greasy at all! Super large portions of food. Sticky toffee pudding will be calling our name again soon. The soups are top notch. We will be back for sure! Also make a reservation on a Saturday night. We were really glad we did. read more

Paynes Restaurant - Fish 'n Chips Bangers and Mash - British Near Me - Gas City, Indiana

Place was chaotic! Reservation did not matter The person taking names was very disorganized and had to go around asking people names more than once. Explained we had a reservation but it did not matter. Might go back if get a different host or system of seating people read more

Wow! We stopped here on our way up to Angola and we were pleasantly surprised at how good this spot was. The fish and chips are the best I've had in the US. They also had Irn-Bru which was exciting. My husband had a Guinness, while out of a can was still very good. The burger was the only item that wasn't 5 stars, but why would you order a burger at a place that has fish n chips, bangers & mash, and beef stew & Yorkshire pudding. The interior was comfy and cozy and service was great. Highly recommend the drive to this spot or making sure to stop by on your way up or down I-69. read more

Paynes Restaurant - Fish 'n Chips (medium), Beef Burger Royale and Fries - British Near Me - Gas City, Indiana

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We drive 1.5 hours (each way) to eat here. Great food, Great service, Great experience.

Love their fish and chips, finish it off with rhubarb crisp! Yummy yum yum.... Great crew!

Just traveling for work from NY and was about to go to Cracker Barrel when we saw the sign for Paynes and called an audible. Very glad we did. The food was excellent, delicious soup, fresh appetizers and great entrees. I had the chicken curry which was delicious. The dessert, sticky toffee pudding was amazing. The best thing though was the service. Tiffany was amazing. Friendly, informative and prompt. She made a good meal great. read more

We decided to come here on the 4th of July from Indy after hearing how amazing the fish and chips are...people were accurate. The food: We were given complimentary bean dip and chips. The bean dip was fabulous and had great complex flavors. I got the cock-a-leekie soup and the medium (smallest) fish and chips. My husband got the fattoush as his side with the large fish and chips. The cock-a-leekie soup was different but in a good way. The broth was vinegary and the chicken was tender. The prunes were actually great to balance out the tartness. The fattoush was bright and served as a great palate cleanser. Now to the main event: the fish and chips. Each piece of fish is giant. The medium comes with one filet and the large has 2. The batter on the fish was very crispy and the fish itself was thick. The chips were crispy and after dousing my plate in malt vinegar, they retained most of their crisp. Service and Decor: Our server was attentive and offered to explain anything. The decor is legit British pub style. The pillows in the booths added some comfort and whimsy. There is a UK inspired Garfield statue out front for photo ops, as Jim Davis is from that area. This was a great road trip and I suggest everyone go for the experience and great food! read more

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Stopped by again with the wife yesterday for lunch and it just keeps getting better. The Cock-a-leekie soup was superb. Something truly unique and historical. Tomato soup and grilled cheese (which truly does not describe how they approach that) was amazing. Service, coffee, drink selections and just the entire place, this is a favorite spot of all time of all the places I travel. True gem with people who are passionate about quality food. read more

This was our first time but we chose this spot as a halfway point between Indy and Ft Wayne. The waitress was extremely gracious and kind, reassuring us it was OK to hang out in our booth. Love the QUART sized iced tea and water - Fatoush salad was fresh and flavorful. The breading on the fried fish was crisp and a bit thick, but not oily. The fries were delicious. And don't resist the sticky toffee pudding! Worth it! read more

After eating at the nearby Cracker Barrel every time we were in Gas City, we decided to check out Payne's. Needless to say, Payne's will probably be our new Gas City spot. I had the Fish n' Chips alongside the potato salad. It came with spinach underneath and an excellent raspberry sauce. Very unique, and certainly yummy! The Fish was crispy on the outside and had that melt-in-your mouth feel on the inside. The fries were good as well. They also have complimentary bean dip with chips when you sit down. I'm not a huge bean person, but this dip could make me think otherwise! It was fabulous! The service was also excellent. Everyone was very kind and helpful. Overall, when in Gas City, Payne's is definitely worth giving a try! read more

Paynes Restaurant - Potato Salad - British Near Me - Gas City, Indiana

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What a wonderful surprise! My husband and I were traveling from Alabama to Michigan and Gas City turned out to be a good place to stop for the night. We had the best meal I've ever had in Indiana! My husband got the fish and chips and he loved it. I had two starters, smoked trout with greens and roasted root vegetables, so nice to find vegetables when traveling. Safe some space for sticky toffee pudding, yummmmm. The service was friendly, attentive and quick. Our server made great recommendations. If I lived nearby I think I'd eat there a couple of times a month. read more

Payne's was an unexpected delight. i highly recommend it to anyone looking for well-prepared food in a welcoming environment. Right off the highway but as far from chain or truck stop food as one can get. read more

Very nice change from typical American fare! Definitely worth your time to get off the beaten path and give Paynes a try! We were served by a sprightly and energetic gentleman who brought us complimentary chips and black bean dip which was very tasty. The fish is superbly crispy, moist & tender! My daughter was very happy with her chicken curry. Surprised to find the basic cheeseburger was better than most burger joints! Halloumi salad was a great choice to share with our group of four. read more

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Positive reviews from others led us to visit Payne's for lunch when returning home from the Michigan-Iowa football game. No regrets! The staff was friendly, and we only had to wait a few minutes for a table. It is a small restaurant with a cozy vibe and mismatched dishes. I loved it. We were immediately served tortilla chips and a cold black bean dip, which was delicious. The menu is eclectic and British,with seven homemade soups that vary from potato & onion, cock-a-leekie, tomato, vegetable chili, and more. I chose the sweet potato, apple, & ginger soup, a taste of autumn with a ginger flavor that shines through. My son enjoyed the tomato, and my husband the cock-a-leekie, which was the most different of the three. The three of us chose the fish and chips, and it did not disappoint. The large is beyond "large," overlapping the plate and providing enough for leftovers. The medium is a full portion, as well, and the fries are melt-in-your mouth. My son tried the root beer--again, a generous portion and wonderfully homemade--my husband water, and myself coffee, which was nothing special. The waitress was kind enough to fill one of our traveler mugs with coffee. I would return to this restaurant again, perhaps to try a salad or a melt. There is a large choice of alcoholic beverages, too, and oh! How I wish we had had room for dessert. Stop here. Enjoy a meal and visit the British Garfield from The Garfield Trail. (https://showmegrantcounty.com/garfield-trail/) Paynes for the win. Go Blue. read more

Paynes Restaurant - The Garfield Trail: Marker for the British Garfield. - British Near Me - Gas City, Indiana

The fish and chips was below our expectations. The beer batter on the fish was excessive and the French fries were lukewarm warm. I took over 1/2 of the breading off of the fish to eat it. Don't try it unless you like heavily battered fish. The service was good and the ambiance was nice. read more

Not a pub. Canned beer and a couple wines by the glass. Decorated like a frat house or record store. Concrete floors. The only redeeming feature is the food is decent. The fish and chips is a large fillet with a nice crispy batter. Cole slaw was average. I am not planning another visit. read more

Friendly staff. Pork Chop was little tough. No wait time. Service was excellent. Probably would go back and try again.

Stopped by on the way through to a hockey tournament. Food was delicious, service was awesome and it was such a quaint atmosphere! Excellent food for more than fair prices too! Fish and chips was solid, the soups were very tasty and the sticky toffee pudding was to die for! read more

Paynes Restaurant - Fish 'n Chips - British Near Me - Gas City, Indiana

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Real British Fish & Chips! I started eating here when they opened and absolutely love the huge portions of fish! The owner is from England so if you ever wanted to try authentic Fish & Chips this is the place. read more

Always great service and the food is consistently good. Lots of choices for everyone in our group. The Rueben is my favorite and the fish and chips are always a hit. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed. read more

When we walked in the music playing was a song by the Smiths, so I was already in love with the place! The restaurant was medium-busy but the service was good nevertheless - our waitress was attentive without being intrusive. We were given complimentary bean dip and some taco chips as soon as we were seated. I ate a little of it - it was excellent but I didn't eat much of it because I wanted to save room for my meal. I ordered the celebrated fish and chips, with the puréed cauliflower/cheddar soup as an appetizer. It was a blistering hot day but I was glad I ordered the soup, as it was delicious, served with a chunk of toasted bread on the side. As I ate it I was trying to figure out the recipe, ha. Then came the main course - the fish and chips. Okay, I have been searching for decent, genuinely English-style fish and chips in this state. Many have claimed to have them but NONE has delivered - until I ate at Payne's. Whatever the secret is to authentic English fish, this place has got it! I haven't tasted fish like this since eating at the Earl's Court Pub in London back in 2019. The French fries on the side were not proper English chips, but no matter - they were FABULOUS. This place is an hour and a half drive from where I live, but it was worth it. My (English) husband had a Newcastle Brown Ale in a bottle, the fattoush as an appetizer and the British chicken curry. He didn't like the fattoush (he said it was too vinegary for his liking, but he ate it anyway) and he wasn't a fan of the curry because it wasn't hot enough for him. I didn't try any of his food so I can't speak to that, but I did have a sip of the beer and it was great (I was driving so I only tasted it, although I would've liked to have had an entire bottle to myself). After the meal we were full but we wanted to try the desserts so we ordered the sticky toffee, the bread pudding and an Oreo milkshake (for my son) to go. The toffee and the bread pudding each came with a container of premium vanilla ice cream on the side. When we got home we had the desserts (they did travel well, even though it took us over an hour to get home). The ice cream was delicious, the sticky toffee was too sweet for my taste (it tasted like molasses to me - my husband said it tasted like treacle to him). I tried the bread pudding and it was AWESOME (wish I'd ordered that instead of the sticky toffee!). I didn't try the Oreo milkshake, but my son said it was excellent. The only thing I really didn't like about the meal was the bill - with tip it came to around $100. However, I believe you get what you pay for, so I didn't mind it all that much. I really wish this place was located closer to central Indiana, where I live. Even though it's somewhat of a drive, I would go back here for special occasions. read more

Paynes Restaurant - Payne's incredible fish and chips. - British Near Me - Gas City, Indiana

We had an excellent meal with authentic British fish n chips. We ordered the large portion and split it. It was more than enough. Get the raspberry potato salad! read more

It's been a bit since I've been here, but I was driving by again, and soup and grilled cheese sounded so good. It was crowded inside and took a while to get seated, but the staff was nice and very attentive after. This time, I decided to sit out on the patio, as they were dog friendly and said I could bring my boy in (otherwise, I planned to get takeout out). They brought chips and a dip to the table. It was kind of like a cold bean dip, I didn't catch the name. For my meal, I did the bowl of puree of cauliflower soup and the bacon brie grilled cheese, which came in three spears. It was all filling, and I boxed up the third spear to go. #yum #ReviewsByRL read more

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Forgot how awesome this place was! Live out of state and some local friends introduced us to this amazing restaurant! 100% recommend for kindness of employees, quantity and quality of food, and reasonable prices. Food is fresh and delicious. I am not a soup guy (think carnivorous), but their homemade soups are so good, you'd be crazy to pass them up. The fish and chips is legit worth driving long distances for. My wife and I split the large portion of fish and we're both stuffed. We struggled not sampling all the other amazing food on the menu (each plate that made its way to other patron's tables looked mouthwatering). Special shout out to our friendly, first class server TIFF! Tiff, was patient, thorough, and enthusiastic in explaining the uniqueness of the restaurant and food offerings. Paynes Restaurant, we will be back! (Lots of diverse beer and drink options, the only recommendation would be to add a few draft options... that would add the icing to the perfect cake that is Paynes) read more

Paynes Restaurant - Large portion of fish and chips - British Near Me - Gas City, Indiana

I was in the mood for fish and Haynes hit the spot! I had their fish and chips. The fish was a thick fillet with crispy batter. It was just perfect! Fries were great! I had the coleslaw, which was also OK. I will definitely return here my next trip. read more