Ambleside Fish and Chips in South Lakeland

Had amazing gluten free fish and chips here in October and they even had GF vinegar.

Lovely chips dog friendly seating area ideal location, friendly staff

I had chips and surprisingly nice fishcake. My partner had fish and chips and we both enjoyed it. Great service and fabulous views. Lovely and convenient. Fast service. Plenty of space outside to sit and enjoy both food and the location. P.s. there's few deals available in store which I couldn't see online so that was an extra bonus while ordering :)

Had 30 minutes to wait for the ferry so I thought I would get a portion of chips and a can of pop while I waited. Wish I hadn't bothered. £5.40 for a tasteless portion of chips. I put salt and vinegar on them but couldn't taste that either ( must be watered down vinegar) Definitely won't be back

Gluten free fish and chips available here. Thanks, you made my day!

Very disappointed with our fish and chips on our visit .the chips were nice but the fish just slid out the batter , fish was very small and thin, coated in a thick sleeve of batter ...would not recommend at all . £11.25 pp.. waste of money .

Beautiful place to eat your fish and chips which were very nice, highly recommend 👍🤓

Being gluten free it can be hard to find a decent takeaway shop however this place was scrumptious. Cod was a little greasy but delicious nonetheless and we were able to sit and look at the lake as we ate our fish and chips.

Nice fish and chips, but it is all about the view!

Brilliant location and food is just what you want from a chippy! Good gravy and mushy peas, and reasonable price for set meals

Been a vegetarian for over 30 years so not been to many fish & chip shops, if any in that time. They cook all meat & fish in separate fryers from vegetable products. This gave me the confidence to happily partake. My wife is ceoliac and all their batter/vinegar is gluten-free. The view from that outside terrace isn't shabby either. Full happy tummies all round.

Amazing fish and chips, great place for coeliacs

Great location and the seating is plentiful. The buzzer system works well so you can sit and wait for your food to be freshly cooked to order. Prices are in line with fish and chips everywhere the meal deals are better value. Only minor criticism is that the chips were a little pale for our liking.

Update for 24/8/24** Food was nice, batter was a lot better than our first experience, fish was a nice size too. Our only poor experience this time was the battered sausage looked as if it had been recooked or overcooked because the batter was very dark brown in colour and quite hard to eat. Our meal was a takeaway meal and we did not see it until we were with family at their holiday home. Yes we should have checked when we collected but it should not have been sold/given in the first place because it didn't look appetising. And the price for it was very expensive at £3. *Previous review - Food was ok. Batter was a bit over crispy but not greasy which was nice. Kids fish and chips were a good portion too.

Fish and chips restaurant As soon as you get off the ship Delicious and large quantity of food And the price is reasonable The atmosphere was wonderful Next to it is a souvenir shop

Two locals here, we had family over for a weeks hollidaying with us. Red hot day yesterday so we went paddle boarding off of waterhead. On the way back we could smell fish and chips so immediately set our sights for this place. I ordered large fish and chips and my partner ordered the regular fish and chips, it was so busy in the shop and still we only waited five minutes or so from the point of order until being served from a small port hatch with piping hot fresh fish and chips. Might I add the portion sizes are truly reflective of the descriptions, large really is large fish. We normally stay away from businesses situated in tourist hot spots because generally you don't get a lot for your money as repeat custom doesnt seem to be the goal, not the case here at all!! Great food great portions, great service. We will certainly return, we'll done.

Good fish and chip place. They use vegetable oil and clearly have a sign explaining that. Good sitting and friendly service.

The Fish was nice, but the chips were the best we've ever had from a chip shop. Will defo be back.

Very oily greasy fish, with below average chips, mediocre service, only positive is the view from outside. Not rushing back anytime soon

Always call here when visiting Windermere... great value, good portions and good pager system when waiting for your order ..

Good service, not much wait and the guy at the collection window was attentive to make sure we had everything we needed. Will fry in separate oil - halal - standard chippy

Great curry and sausage but the chips were average at best

Good service, not much wait and the guy at the collection window was attentive to make sure we had everything we needed. Chicken nuggets were good but the chips were poor. Hard to explain but had a slight chew to them and tasted a little stale like they'd been left a long time chopped before they were cooked. Was looking forward to tucking in but let down unfortunately on the taste.

Friendly staff, excellent meal preparation and a great rustic atmosphere. Memories to never forget

Quality food with a view. The staff were amazing as we arrived just before they closed. Food was amazing and the view was unbeatable.

This fish and chip shop is primarily set up to handle large numbers of customers getting off the ferries at waterhead pier . You Order at the counter and are given a buzzer and asked wait outside so they can keep the space in the shop for people placing orders . This works fine for the shop but not so much for the customer . I ordered and asked for salt and vinegar on everything I was told I have to do that myself after I got my order . I had to open 5 containers salt and vinegar myself and reseal boxes again wtf is that about ??? I had 5 fish suppers and was carrying them about 500m so i asked for a bag only to be yold they don't do bags ..... really ???is the expectation that everybody is going to eat outside or be lucky enough to have fire retardant fingers . We had 2 large fish suppers and 2 regular fish suppers ..apart from the boxes both portions were exactly the same however large cost about £2 extra . Save money go regular . The quality of the food was good my main gripe is about the poor service to the customer

Best fish and chips I've ever had! Great service and beautiful surroundings!

Delicious, great service, and wonderful atmosphere

Great fish and chips. Everything is fresh and love the queuing system to prevent overcrowding and that awkward bit where you wait for your food whilst getting in everyone's way. Outside seating was a bonus and would totally recommend.

Great customer service, fabulous gluten free fish and chips and curry sauce. Myself and family we really enjoyed their food and we highly recommend them. In my opinion definitely the best in Lake District.

Batter on the fish was as thick as toffee, hard and dripping in oil, the fish inside was covered in oil and tasted of oil. Chips were less than average and just tasted of oil. Curry sauce was ok. That photo was a large and it cost £12.35

Fantastic location to eat fish and chips, but it is possibly the worst fish I’ve ever had. The batter was inedible as it was too thick.

Great chippy with a great view. Gluten free fish and chips and coeliac safe, we sat outside and enjoyed the view across Windermere.

We ordered takeaway Food was decent, no beer in the batter, a bit oily by the time we reached home the plates were a little melted from the heat We got the large one and it was definitely large

Was lured by the award winning fish and chip sign, left nearly 50 pounds out of pocket for tasteless fish and chips. Not sure what vinegar and salt is being used but no matter how much we put on, there was a taste of neither.

Fish and chips were good, however small portion of chips. Queue was also very long. I also asked for the fish to be seperate from the chips and paid the extra, only to find that they had been put in the same box together even after paying more money.

Wonderful fish & chips for both of us, freshly cooked with really crispy batter plus the chips were just the right size and very tasty, also crispy. Large portions for when you're hungry, in paper boxes and recyclable cutlery. Gorgeous view across the Lakeland fells if you eat outside.

Nice fish and chips, but the batter wa0s a bit over cooked and cracked up on touching. Otherwise it was fine.

The foods good but pricey have forgotten a mushy peas or curry sauce so good to check that they have gotten everything before you leave

Perfect spot for delicious fish and chips. Friendly staff and really tasty food. Picnic benches to eat at. All clean and tidy area. We will continue coming back whenever we are in the area.

Only sells haddock but give it a try, must say some of the best fish and chips I have ever tasted, great crispy batter not the soggy stuff a lot of other shops sell, chips are crispy too and full of flavour highly recommend

We are visiting & after having a look at a few options, we decided to visit Ambleside fish & chip shop. Parking was pretty straightforward as we arrived someone’s was leaving. However, it may be difficult to park during busier times. We arrived approximately 6pm & they close at 7pm. The views across the waterfront were just amazing! That was one of the reasons we chose to drive 35 minutes to it. We ordered 1 classic (Reg Fish & Chips, mushy peas & can of pop £13.90) & 1 Large (Fish & Chips w’ gravy & can of pop £14.90) I shared with one daughter & my husband shared with our other daughter. Portion sizes are quite decent. There’s seating outside (best option) or inside. We chose outside. The only downside is those pesky birds that scavenge your food. They didn’t bother us too much but please don’t feed them or they all hover around. Which is off putting. The chips were my favourite 8.5/10 as we had a lot of crispy chips unsure if it’s because they were about to close. I usually love mushy peas but they were 4/10. Not mushy at all, slightly cold. The fish was 7/10. We have definitely had better elsewhere, however the staff were pleasant & we put it down to “they had a long day”. Hopefully if you go at a peak time everything will be fresh, the chips will be non crunchy & hot! A couple we sat next to threw away all their fish & chips but they never complained which I thought was odd & a shame as I’m sure the staff could have resolved it. All in all, I would recommend going 8/10 as I think our one-off experience can be rectified.

The fish&chips were to greasy, to much oil in it. I understand that this meal is deep fried, but I didn’t feel well after. The personel was very friendly, but I would change the amount of fatty greasy adds on in it.

Perfect for ceoliacs!! All fish and chips are gluten free, so no chance of cross contamination. Fish tasted fresh and batter was nice and crispy. Chips were also crispy. Lovely lunch with a brilliant view included!

So quick! We went on a thurs so it wasn’t super busy. Delicious food and not too greasy! Very satisfied~

Fish and chips for lunch today was very disappointing.Fish was tastelss ,very thin and the batter resembled pre packed frozen fish.The chips appeared to be reheated. it wasn’t cheap and overall very disappointed.

Really poor fish and chips. The fish is pollock, not cod or haddock. The chips tasted like yesterday’s ones. The mushy peas were chalky. For £12.30 I’d expect better. The view was the only winner

So lovely and friendly staff . The food was piping hot so nice to find somewhere that is suitable for anyone who has nut allergies . perfect view of the lakes xx Definitely would be back again xx

Visited here for lunch as we was in the area, food was lovely, nice crispy batter, food was nice and fresh and great proper chips!

Sad to give this eatery only 3 stars. We have visited for many years but over the last couple something has changed. The location, views, and setting is great and very nice tranquil atmosphere overlooking the Lake Windermere. Staff are very friendly on the order counter and pickup counter (for takeout). It all went a little downhill from here, sadly. After waiting 20mins after placing order for takeout, which was no problem as appreciate freshly cooked food😀. Our order arrived, but it was incorrect on a couple of pointers. Firstly, our condiments ordered were missing. Went back to window to remind and retrieve the missing loot. Went back to car to find they had given the wrong ones then; beans and a mushy peas, we had ordered beans and curry! By this time we didn't want to waste time and food to go cold going back again. Secondly, they had put in a extra portion of chips that was not on the order, to some that would be a bonus🤩, but to us a bit of a food waste. When we got to the meals the fish was dry, the batter nice flavour but dry fish inside. Chips were of the poorer side of quality and a little on the greasy side also in some instances, along with the fish on one meal. Overall opinion, not to the quality expectation for price paid for the meals. But on a positive note, a very friendly but slightly chaotic service by the hard-working set of staff👏.

Expensive for a chippy but nice food. Extremely slow service. The entire seating area was taken up with people waiting up to 40 mins for food. For a prime tourist hotspot this should be a much slicker service.

On a day out on Windemere, this was a pleasant find. No where on the outside of the establishment does it say that they serve gluten free. On asking inside, I was told, everything was gluten free, including vinegar. You can bet I settled for the fish, chips and mushy peas. And what delight it was. The batter was crispy, the chips tasty and the mushy peas were, well, mushy! If you are coeliac check them out. If I'm ever nearby again. I will be calling in again. The only real downside was because of some of the outside seating. Some benches were very low and uncomfortable to sit at.

Been waiting 40 minutes since ordering and still waiting, thinks there's still 2 in front. 😢 Wouldn't mind if they tell you there's a wait, but this is ridiculous!

Decent fish and chips bit expensive overall but not too bad if your passing by

Excellent fish and chips perfect batter, Regular fish a little small but suppose if it was bigger like everything else it would be more expensive and they certainly don't scimp on the chip size portions or the mushy peas

If you're looking for the ideal spot to have a chippy with a view during a day out at the Lakes, this is it. Situated right in front of Ambleside Pier if you're alighting from a cruise, and right next to the Waterhead bus stops where you would get off the 555 (long distance) and 599 (open topper), the location is certainly convenient. As for the food, can't say much about the fish as I wasn't that hungry at the time, but the chips were excellent. Fried perfectly with just the right mix of crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, the chips alone will be more than enough to fill you up for lunch with generous portion sizes, especially if you go large to share with a friend or two. What's more, you get plenty of outdoor seating available on a deck offering stunning views of Lake Windermere as you tuck into your chips.

Had the gluten free fish and chips and they seemed knowledgeable about coeliac disease. Portion was kinda small for for the cost, especially after a long day hiking (I was tempted to go back for a second helping!) fish was okay and served its purpose but nothing amazing to write home about for gluten free folks!

Myself and my family stopped here for some food on Saturday 04/05/2024 for some tea. I had the large classic fish meal which consisted of a large fish, chips, mushy peas and a can of pop. This was the best fish and chips I have had for a while. Lovely crispy batter in the fish which was white and flaky inside. Mushy peas were really nice and the chips had a lovely flavour. The family all enjoyed their fish and chips too. We sat outside with a view of the lake and it was really nice. I highly recommend this chippy.

Got the regular fish & chips deal. Nearly got the large but glad we got the regular size as so much for the price range. The outside space is really nice with the views over Windermere and in the sunshine was great. The fish was cooked to perfection and the chips were delicious. Not normally a fan of mushy peas but ate all of them. Better fish & chips than all the other establishments at such a better price.

Love this fish & chips place in Ambleside. Beautiful location overlooking the lake. The fish and chips were the best I have ever tasted! lovely place.

Visited for chips and coffees and chose to eat in while watching activity on the lake. Great views from the window. Generous portion of tasty chips which we shared; vinegar and salt available on tables to add as preferred. Some tables with chairs, some high bars with stool seating. I was more comfortable on a chair, being short. Someone moved immediately to free up a table for us. Customers and staff friendly, took our order and gave us a buzzer to alert us for when food cooked. Fresh chips served quickly. Very welcome on a windy afternoon.

really busy, friendly staff.. chips were lush! prices were pretty good too! would visit again if in the area

Not the best fish and chips. Batter very hard and not to our taste.

Lovely welcoming staff, serving with a smile and the most delicious fish and chips

Awful portions, mediocre quality , fish cakes not home made as stated . This was a £4.70 large chips. Won’t go back

Some of the best Fish and Chips I've ever had. Tasty, affordable, lovely considerate staff, and pretty views from outside under the umbrellas. Good selection of condiments available. Haven't had dandelion and burdock in years aswell so extra brownie points for that :D Seats were also available inside if the weather is out in force.

15 minute wait for a ‘large’ chips. Asked if the order was correct as the container had ‘medium’ embossed on the worker simply walked off.

Food was good, I wish they have more sittings. There is no shop around for food, so location was it is spot on. Overall nice experience

£8.50 for a mini fish n chips! Although tasty a bit over priced even for the Lake District. No need to milk the tourists.

Most recommended for the tourist.

We opted for the regular fish and chips meal for two (£12.30 pp), freshly cooked while we waited. The bustling atmosphere indicated a popular spot, and the meal was delectable. A convenient buzzer signaled when our order was ready, avoiding the need to linger in the queue. Generous portions left us satisfied, and the lakeside view from the pier added to the experience. The fresh haddock was a standout, but it's worth noting that condiments like ketchup come at an additional cost. Unfortunately, restroom facilities are not available on-site, requiring a visit elsewhere, and the public ones incur a fee.

We popped into the chip shop on our recent week away in the lakes, we dinned out and had our F&C in our camper van in the small car park outside the ship shop. Two fish and chips came to just under £20, which is a fair price considering the price of fish and is similar in price to our local chip shop in Nottingham. Would highly recommend the chip shop as the food was lovely.

We come up to Ambleside from Bootle. Merseyside regularly and stay at the John Lewis hotel. We thoroughly enjoy the fish, chips and mushy peas here. The staff are so friendly and the quality of food is excellent 👌👌. My wife and thoroughly recommend this location to eat and the views are stunning looking over the Windermere lake. We are back at the hotel on the 7th of December for four nights and really looking forward to our fish and chippy tea. 👍👍👍

Great fish and chips on the lake, super friendly service and wonderful for allergies and those who are celiac. Those in our party without allergies also had a lovely meal and it was no nice not to worry about cross contamination. An absolute winner, tasty fish and chips enjoyed by all, friendly staff, huge portions and pretty spot what’s not to like.

Fish, chips, mushy peas, curry sauce and staff all amazing. Fish pure white, batter light, chips delicious.

Bought a regular fish and chip, the lady at the till told us to wait 3 mins but ended up waiting for the food for more than 20 mins. Almost missed my boat ride back to lakeside. Asked for a refund and was served with mean attitude. Ended up leaving the place without the food. Don’t come here !! They’re probably racist.

Asked for a large fish and chips and received what looked less than 6oz of fish about 2cm thick and a whole huge heap of chips for £10.90. It was like I had asked for extra chips! The batter was like what you would get out of a frozen packed cardboard boxed fish, which was odd as a couple before me asked for scraps and I was sure they said we don't do scraps. Have fish virtually every Friday from variety of places, but this one was definitely bottom of the pile. Disappointed :(

we ordered regular fish and chips for two people and it was cooked whilst we wait. The place was busy which is always a good sign and the food was delicious. They give you a buzzer that tells you when its ready so no need to hang around in the queue.

Chips were quite tasteless and the fish was a bit fishy. The fish and chips were below average. The location of the shop was great .

Beautiful fish & chips ! Freshly cooked to order. You get a little buzzer which when ready goes off and you collect at the side hatch. These aren't sat under heat lamps ready to serve, items are freshly cooked so please expect a short wait. We'll worth it !

Lovely chips, best chippy I've had in a long while. Well priced too. Lovely view out of the lake to eat or walk from. Would recommend.

My partner Lisa has coeliac disease and we were told that this was the best place for fish and chips. Well let me say that any review I can give will not be praise enough. Absolutely stunning food and 100% safe for coeliac. Everything was cooked to perfection and good portion size as well. Fantastic food.

Smashing haddock and chips. The batter was amazing 👏 and stayed crispy till the last bite.

The fish and chips in my opinion are not that nice. It was all a bit tasteless and the batter was chewy. People were queuing out the door for it, but I wish we had saved our money and not bothered.

Where to start the fish look like it had been hit with a steak hammer was very small and flat about 6inches in length and you would expect flaky white cod, not here and the jumbo sausage wasn’t even battered for the price they were charging , portions very small and not like pictures on website. Never go again.

Might be the best fish I've had at a chippy. Deliciously meaty fish and crisp, fresh batter.

Service was very fast even though there were a few customers. Main thing for us was that they use vegetable oil and there is no beer in the fish batter. The large portion was enough for 2 people as a quick lunch.

Having been let down by the Wateredge (no staff to serve food!!) we saw this little shop. Bit of a queue but decided to join, 10 mins to get served, gave order, paid and was handed an electronic buzzer "just wait outside and we will buzz you when ready"!! "Outside" was a "shingled" area with huge picnic tables, could not get a seat due to the many people taking up space waiting on their take away order. Tables were filthy, covered in food. sauce and wrappers, bin was overflowing so people just leaving everything behind. Quite a few people asked for carry out then just sat at benches to eat - wouldn't take much to have someone check this area and keep it clean and make sure tables are free for people who opted to "eat in". Another 10 mins before food was ready. decent portion and ok price £10 or so. We found a tiny table at the side and sat there, plastic fork to eat (even though we said "sit in". just another example of a poor customer experience over profit.

Long queue however the food came freshly prepared. Lack of vegetarian options sadly.

This is such a lovely place. Great view of Lake Windermere, super lovely staff and the best chips I’ve had in a long while. Will be back when I visit Lake District again :)

Well organised, busy fish and chip shop. Better value compared to others in the area. Staff were really helpful and friendly. Excellent queuing and pickup system. Good sized portions. The fish and batter were slightly different to what I am used to - nothing wrong with it, just not my favourite. Gorgeous location overlooking Windermere. The evening sunshine made it feel like a proper treat to be there. I will be back.

I can not fault this place other than she said it was all gf but the gravy amd curry sauce. But other than that the fish was beautiful and the peas, best peas ive ecer had! 1st time visiting the lakes amd because my boyfriend has a dairy and gluten intolerance we have to always pre book or look at where we can eat. I saw that this place did gluten free fish and chips and was only walking distance from our hotel, I was like perfect! It was nice to sit outside and look at the view of the water! It's a shame we live 3 hours away haha if you are down at the lakes, defo visit this place, you won't be disappointed!

OK ,nothing special there wasn't a service you collect your food when it's ready,put waste in the bin and put tray with the others. chips rather greasy but nice fresh fish

Place was crowded. Fish was really nice and crisp. Great food and great area.

Wasn't too busy when we got there, staff were friendly and were served quickly. Food was collected from a side hatch outside by the seating area and was hot and seemed fresh. Was ok but a bit pricey but I suppose it's on par with the local area and price you would pay anywhere around here. Overall I'd recommend them.

Yummy and not expensive (unusual to Ambleside!)! We had a great dinner. The view is lovely as well :) the sitting is comfortable.

Good ole English fish & chips on a wet & windy day sitting beside the lake. Bit pricey but to be expected given the location. not many free condiments, but portions are decent, and service is quick.

Great service with very easy order process (given a buzzer which goes off for collection at side window). A good selection of items available at reasonable prices. Great chips and batter, the fish was a decent portion and nicely cooked.

Terrible service member of staff refused me and my son water at the brink of closing time tells me everything is locked up and suggests I go to the hostel up the road this is 2 hours after spending £60 on my family as we do every time we visit Ambleside won’t be going again I couldn’t imagine refusing anybody water but I guess this is how disgraceful society is today shame on that lady

Good fish and chips. Big portions.