blandy Posted July 26, 2023 Moderator Share Posted July 26, 2023 1 hour ago, Genie said: Maybe @blandy knows about these places but we always used go visit Bispham or Cleveleys kitchens for fish and chips when up near the grand parents in Fleetwood. Are they still open? Fish and Chips used to be amazing. In Blackpool, I'd say The Cottage is the one I'd recommend. Website https://cottagefishandchips.co.uk/ Nearer to me, Whelan's in Lytham https://whelansfishandchips.co.uk/ Excellent Gravy. But the best Fish and Chips I ever had were when I lived in Cornwall from the Old Forge, in Bugle, Cornwall which, doesn't have one of those new fangled website thingies. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seat68 Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 (edited) 14 minutes ago, blandy said: In Blackpool, I'd say The Cottage is the one I'd recommend. Website https://cottagefishandchips.co.uk/ Nearer to me, Whelan's in Lytham https://whelansfishandchips.co.uk/ Excellent Gravy. But the best Fish and Chips I ever had were when I lived in Cornwall from the Old Forge, in Bugle, Cornwall which, doesn't have one of those new fangled website thingies. Seafarers at St Annes is amongst the worst I have had. Edited July 26, 2023 by Seat68 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 I live in Oxfordshire and the chippies are all shit. They also seem to all be shit in London too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VILLAMARV Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 (edited) Despite the cultural relevance of Caroline Street in Cardiff as 'chippy alley', Albany Fish Bar on Albany Road gets my nod of appreciation from my time there. EDIT it's bloomin' Caroline St! Edited July 26, 2023 by VILLAMARV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seat68 Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 Just now, VILLAMARV said: Despite the cultural relevance of Catherine Street in Cardiff as 'chippy alley', Albany Fish Bar on Albany Road gets my nod of appreciation from my time there. I used to live in skegness and that had a chip shop alley, they were all average. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bielesibub Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 It used to be worth a trip to Ma Kellys, Portchester/Paulsgrove, not been for years though, then either sit eating the fish & chips looking down Portsmouth Harbour or drive and have a sit looking down over Portsmouth / Gosport / Fareham / Hayling Island / Isle of Wight from the top of Portsdown Hill (if you're ever down this way the view is well worth the trip) The Frying Fish in Warsash is the best chippy near me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mottaloo Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 (edited) For me it was (and still is) Chris' chippy on the Aldridge road down from great barr comp or whatever they call it now. Been going since 1970. As part of my yoof, sat evening....watch the villa win...jump off the bus back from VP, get the argus from the post office across the road, then call in for chips and crispy bits, promising myself I was definitely going to ask the chippy owner's daughter out (lovely Greek Cypriot teenager serving me) next week....or whenever my spots had cleared up sufficiently ! Happy days.... Edited July 26, 2023 by mottaloo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blandy Posted July 26, 2023 Moderator Share Posted July 26, 2023 2 hours ago, Seat68 said: Seafarers at St Annes is amongst the worst I have had. Yeah, it's average at best. There's a goodish one in St Annes called (I think) St Annes Fish Restaurant just off St Andrew's Rd. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blandy Posted July 26, 2023 Moderator Share Posted July 26, 2023 Oh and I forgot the one by my old house. It's changed owners, but used to be brilliant. https://goo.gl/maps/GqDPR92CJjfKNf1h6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 After reading this thread all day I’m resigned to having fish and chips for tea! Thanks all 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeVillan Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 I'm not sure if it's been mentioned already but what's the consensus on here regarding Harry Ramsdens? I was looking forward to trying them when in Bournemouth a few years back. I was left underwhelmed, maybe I was expecting too much, or maybe it was a bad day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson1 Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 8 minutes ago, TreeVillan said: I'm not sure if it's been mentioned already but what's the consensus on here regarding Harry Ramsdens? I was looking forward to trying them when in Bournemouth a few years back. I was left underwhelmed, maybe I was expecting too much, or maybe it was a bad day? Wasn’t impressed either, but it was over ten years ago when we had them at the same place. Never tried their stuff in Iceland etc mind. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson1 Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 (edited) What are people’s thoughts on chippy curry sauce and the types available in chip shops? Fruity, spicy, mild or hot? Seems to vary a lot around the country I’ve found. From having the odd sultana and onion, to having some very dark and finding some very spicy. Personally, I like most as long as it isn’t too watery. Needs to be of a good consistency. Lashings of it on the fish and chips or just for dipping? Edited July 26, 2023 by ferguson1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Follyfoot Posted July 26, 2023 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted July 26, 2023 35 minutes ago, Genie said: After reading this thread all day I’m resigned to having fish and chips for tea! Thanks all Don’t forget an extra large pot of gravy 1 1 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 Bedders, even if it is in Small Heath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rds1983 Posted July 26, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted July 26, 2023 13 minutes ago, Follyfoot said: Don’t forget an extra large pot of gravy Does VT have an opinion on gravy with fish and chips? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 (edited) What's all this gravy with chips nonsense? That's not a Birmingham thing, or it certainly wasn't back in the day. Curry sauce or mushy peas. Edited July 26, 2023 by sheepyvillian 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mottaloo Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 16 hours ago, fightoffyour said: Sea Queen in Burntwood for the battered chips. Of those in the area that don’t do battered chips, Aldridge Chippy is the best for their good value meal with mini fish, mini battered sausage, chips, and a sauce. Ever tried sankeys corner chippy ? My missus is a Burntwood lass and I'd often call in to SC on the way to her house....either way, I was guaranteed a fish supper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 31 minutes ago, mottaloo said: was guaranteed a fish supper Ain't that a Scottish term? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blandy Posted July 26, 2023 Moderator Share Posted July 26, 2023 2 hours ago, Genie said: After reading this thread all day I’m resigned to having fish and chips for tea! Thanks all I just did that, too. Every time I go there, though, the prices have gone up. A year ago it was £7.95 and now £11.50 for large haddock, chips and er, a serving of owt moist. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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