My mother-in-law loved The Fisherman and mentioned it twice so we hopped in the car and treated her…read moreto dinner. It's mostly a fish and chips shop when you talk to folks and the reason they visit, but there are meat pies and plenty else to choose from. As fish and chips go these just weren't my favorite. The peas were tasty. Service was rushed, so I didn't have a chance to fully peruse the menu. It's a rather small dining room and I think they do a decent amount of take-out. We were 25 minutes away or so, so we dined in.

last night I ordered from this establishment was at my partners address and mistakenly put my…read moreaddress in when I rang to change the address was met with a bad attitude told it was my fault couldn't get my food or a refund so all in all this restaurant took my money and didn't give me my food I'll never order from here again customer service was a 0 my food didn't arrive so delivery time was a 0 and to make things a complete joke they kept my money I think was the poorest service I have ever had while dealing with just eat and this fish and chip shop

Fancy a traditional fish, chips, mushy peas, slice of bread and butter and a pot of tea meal? Well…read moreAtkinsons still delivers this in spades. There are two parts to Atkinsons - the traditional fish and chip shop which sells good fish and chips and all the paraphenalia. And then the cafe attached to it, again serving food that has been cooked in the chippy. They do great pensioner deals that always make me wish I was a few years older. And I love the retro appeal of the place and the meals. My only shock - last time I went they gave me half white, half BROWN bread! In a chippy! Brown bread. Well I'll go to the top of our stairs as they say round these parts. In times when decent chippys are disappearing Atkinsons delivers a really decent plate of the golden crispy wonders. With peas of course.

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.

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!

The Water Witch is one of the best real ale pubs in Lancaster, a town not known for great venues…read more It's located right next to the canal, with a generously designed outside seating area [Unfortunately, it was raining all the time I spent in Lancaster]. The pub itself isn't as big as it seems from outside, with much of the pub area divided into single-spaced, window-seated tables. On the plus side, that means it won't get too noisy when the placed is packed. The real ale selection is certainly adequate [I've seen better, and much worse, the latter more often], the staff generally nice and helpful, and the real ales being kept fresh. Recommended for Lancaster.

The Witch is a lovely big old rambling canalside pub/restaurant, just a few minute's walk from…read moreLancaster centre. It's a very pleasant pub to spend the afternoon in, looking over the canal boats outside, and it's spacious enough that you can find a quiet corner to yourself most of the time. They have a great selection of real ales to sample, and even offer special discounts for CAMRA members. Tthe food menu is a definite cut above the average and is easily comparable with the best restaurants in town. There's a cool, homely, welcoming ambience about the place that lifts your spirits as soon as you walk in the door. A perfect place to spend a relaxing couple of hours away from the bustle of city life.

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.

A really cute fish shop. We ordered some fish and chips to go. Every piece was freshly made as I…read moresaw the staff member dip each cod piece into the batter. We also sampled some curry sauce. If you are in the area, I would check them out. Decent hearty fish and chips in a pleasant village in the Yorkshire Dales.

Wonderful service and everything cooked up fresh and right in front of you. VERY generous…read moreportions, a medium feeds all but the hungriest diner. Comes out sizzling hot and fresh, fish cooked perfectly! Chips are crisp but not overdone. Take out only, but plenty of places to sit in the town square and enjoy the food and people watch. Finally, the two young men manning the counter were very kind helping us with our order. It was a great first meal on our trip to the UK!

Jackson's is another in the wave of fish and chip shops in Southport that tries to entice you in on…read morea cold and wet Tuesday afternoon for some good, wholesome home cooking. Unlike many of its rivals however, Jackson's has the pedigree to boot too as it has recently been voted Best Chippy 2010 (although I'm not quite sure where). As you might expect with such a title, Jackson's offers very good fish and chips that is delicious and filling. Their fish is delightfully crispy and golden, whilst their chips are perfectly fluffy and just the right texture between dry and soggy. Their prices are fairly competitive for the area, meaning you can get fish, chips, mushy peas, bread and butter and a hot drink for less than four pounds, which is great value for money when you consider the quality of the food you're eating. If you're in the area definitely give them a try, whether you fancy a takeaway or a sit down meal.

Gorgeous chips and gravy! The fish is lovely to and big portions! i always make sure i visit here…read morewhen i come back home! Top notch!

On a recent trip to Manchester, my luvley wife, daughter and I went on a coach trip with a group of…read morefriends to Bowness-on-Windermere in the Lake District. Though it was a cloudy and breezy day, the temperature was quite reasonable for walking the hilly streets and popping in and out of all of the shops. Such a lovely town. With all of that walking, we quickly burned off our light early morning breakfast and stopped in at a patio bar on the main street for a couple of glasses of bubbles and a soda for our daughter while we decided what to do for lunch. I had done some research on the several chippies in town, looking to go beyond the normal fish and chips to scampi and chips. I read that the best scampi is had with full tail langoustine, and that some "scampi" actually contains fish pieces. I asked the bartender her opinion of the best shop in town, and right away she mentioned one that I had read about, Vinegar Jones. In fact, it was right up the street. We made a bee-line for the shop and so had a lot of others as the line snaked out the door. Wanting our fix bad enough, I got in line and ordered fish for the ladies and scampi for myself while my luvley wife and daughter headed upstairs to see if there was seating available, despite the sign on the counter that read "Upstairs Full". They found a table just in time so as I paid for our order, I was told it would be delivered upstairs shortly. The upstairs room is smallish, but had comfortable seating and a nice view out over the main street. Our orders arrived quickly, and the large pieces of fish were ever so gorgeous, piping hot and glistening on beds of chips. It tasted so fresh. But the star of my show was the scampi, full tail tasty nuggets of beauty. With little packets of tartar sauce and a full bottle of malt vinegar in hand, we were in chippy heaven. We had two other meals of fish and chips during our stay in Manchester, but none matched the quality and fresh taste of Vinegar Jones. Cheers!

Friendly, welcoming staff were more than happy to educate an American on the finer points of…read moreBritish chippie offerings. I was well fed and happy! No complaints. Definitely want to visit again next time I am in the Lake District!

An excellent "Chippy!" I frequently went to this delightful little shoppe whenever business brought…read moreme to Clitheroe from the United States. I particularly liked the battered and fried black pudding. Most Americans would Never Ever try it if they new what it was made from. But, with my grandfather being a bit British, I can eat a black (or white) pudding as well as any man! By the way. There is NO castle in Clitheroe! It's a "Keep" not a castle!

How can you make chips taste like that?! It's like eating deepfried sex! Love the food here and…read morealways try to pop in for fish and chips when in Clitheroe!

The best fish and chips anywhere. The staff are friendly and efficient and the shop is spotlessly…read moreclean. The chips are never too fatty, too thin or too fat, in fact they are just right. As for the fish, well it's always fresh, never over cooked or dried out and the batter is just so. What can I say, perfection. if you've never tasted real fish and chips go to Tony's, you'll never be disappointed.

This friendly little shop is my local fish & chippy. The…read moreprices are reasonable and the staff are so friendly and helpful. This place is quite popular and often has quite a big queue, never a problem though as the staff are efficient and service is spot on. Pretty consistent and always fresh food, with all the expected bits and bobs on offer. Only once or twice have I ever been let down by this place, think they had turned the cookers off a few months ago and was less than impressed with a lukewarm fish that I needed to reheat( I keep going back and that speaks for itself.