Bardsley's in Brighton and Hove

Have been using this place since I was a child, just had a delivery of Piri piri burger and chips and cod and chips. Never again will I buy from here, chicken overcooked, cod small, chips felt like they have been cooked hours ago and all for close on £30. Save your money and go elsewhere

Ordered 2 children's cod and chips, size of portion was for a 1 year old bearly a snack. 2 hungry children after. Put so much salt in was in edable. Ordered form other fish and chips shops got quadruple the portion size for the same price.

I can be a bit fussy when it comes to the heat of my grub. This cod a chips however came out piping. Sat in and ate the lot and wouldn’t hesitate to go again if in Brighton.

Really really great cod and I’m usually very picky about fish !!!

So chuffed to find somewhere easily accessible (outside of central Brighton) with vegan options! Their vegan fish is tasty with great texture! Staff were also lovely too. If in doubt about portions, size up

I watched it on the DMax channel on BTV, in the program Lezzet Peşinde. A small family business of 45 years. I don't particularly go there when I go to London, but if I happen to be around, if it's nearby, I'll try it.

Whilst it was a too good to go order that should have been worth £12 but only cost £4, one does not expect a battered fish tail or fingers of bones! Terribly disappointed 😔

I was moved to Brighton for a few years , but haven’t tried fish n chips before, one day when I was checking too good to go , I found that they offer a takeaway fish n chips with only £3.99 . That was really a great deal for me to try fish n chips ! Of course even it is a too good to go bags , the food still hot and their staff are friendly when I was collecting! I really enjoy to tried fish n chips with that price with this quality.

Great traditional fish and chips. Deb was a very nice waitress. Don't miss out on the gherkin.

Nice fish and chips meal, especially when you are on the run and having a nice time walking around... the meal portion is good

This is an excellent restaurant for top notch fish and chips. We started with tempura king prawns, which were succulent and generous in portion size. We both then had haddock and chips with a side of mushy peas; the haddock was cooked to perfection and the chips were crisp and not at all greasy. A wonderful meal!

Lovely place for eat-in amazing food a bit expensive but defo try there fish.

Incredible fish and chips, very nice staff too 😊 delicious curry sauce

Whilst the haddock was nice and freshly cooked, sadly the chips didn't come up to the same standard and as combo were definitely not worth the £14.95 price tag. The tiny portion of mushy peas, which were from a tin (tinned mushy peas have a distinctive taste), not home made, as you would expect in any chip shop worth its salt, were an eye watering £3.60; as was the jug of watery gravy. The service was slow and indifferent too. Will definitely not return.

Great fish and chips nice old school chip shop with restaurant

Vegans and vegetarians beware - they have items marked on the menu as Vegetarian and Vegan but they are fried in the same oil as the fish and meat products. For a place that has a 5 star hygiene rating, this is really unacceptable and should be illegal due to potential serious allergy issues. The owner did provide a refund for one item after I mentioned this and offered to fry it separately, but the general attitude was to shrug his shoulders, as if he didn't really care. The chips we did eat were very average, a mixture of hot fresh ones and stale older chips. The cooking and preparation practices I saw were questionable in terms of hygiene, too. Message to the owners - get a separate fryer for vegan items and do not mark things as vegan on the menu, as if they're fried with the meat and fish, they are absolutely not vegan, and you could cause someone a severe allergic reaction.

I had an excellent experience at Bardsley's. The fish was superb, you must try it

We had planned to go to have fish and chips on the front but reading reviews they were hit and miss. So we ventured further back from the seafront to one which had been time and time again reviewed as one of the best. Upon arrival tick on. Locals eating there. We were quickly found a table. The server was attentive and friendly. I had medium cod and chips with a curry sauce and my partner grilled cod. We sat down and could see the fish being filleted and cooked to order no frozen stuff here. When it arrived it was well presented. Good portions and very hot. It was delicious and worthy of the reviews while we were there more locals came in. If you want the best the. Step back a walk from the front it is worth it. It’s cheaper than the front as well. In the end I was really happy and without doubt on the top 3 fish and chip shops we have been too. When back in Brighton we will be back.

After checking numerous reviews for a good fish & chip shop in Brighton (that also allowed dogs), we decided to go for Bardsley’s and glad we did 😊 Service was fast, attentive and kind. They even provided a dog bowl of water for our Pomeranian. Food was lovely. I chose the cod and chips and my husband chose the batterer sausage with chips. They offered free water without asking and choice of condiments; tartar sauce, ketchup and/or mayo. Vinegar and salt & pepper are already on the table. At the end they even were kind enough to provide a souvenir postcard and mints 💜 Service charge isn’t on the bill so make sure to leave a tip!

Takeaway: Used this place several times, 3 times for cod and chips, and once for sausage n chips. Each time we've had "large cod" it's been the tail, and "skin on" Considering the premium price they charge, I find it disappointing to be consistently fobbed off with the cheap cuts of the fish. and not being given the option for it to be skinned. The chips are average and a tightly measured portion for the price. The sausage, chips and roll I ordered was over £7. Cheap low quality jumbo sausage , stingy portion of chips and a burger bun with cheap spread. Lovely polite young servers who are a credit to the business. Current owner seems to be living off the previous family name and reputation.

It's one of the best chippies in Brighton, I frequent the restaurant whenever I'm in town. Good food, good portions, good service; and I love their mushy peas.

If you’re looking for a place to have an excellent meal of fresh fish and chips this is definitely the place to choose. The food had a near perfect quality, excellent quantity, and great prices. Keep an eye for the fresh catch of the day! The service was beyond excellent, Bev was very welcoming and kind, gave us good recommendations with reasons, and made our visit a great one. Thank you Bev!

Glad I made the journey further into the city . Someone on Facebook recommended you rather then go to the more touristy places on the sea front .Bit of wait for food but it was fresh hot and tasty. Staff was friendly

Wonderful atmosphere, delicious and great quality food at a very reasonable price...some of the kindest and friendliest staff in Brighton...and not to mention they've been in business for as long as I can remember...not one to miss out on if you visit Brighton, anyone who lives here or has been here before is probably well aware of the world famous Bardsley's...

Ordered a takeaway and got grilled haddock, to my surprise it was a tiny portion, even if the fish shrunk in the grill it can't be as small as what I got! Not edible at all, it was so chewy it seemed like the fish was cooked and left out, it was so bad! As you can see in the picture even the salad was soggy. I was quite shocked that I paid more for it than a traditional fish and chips and was not able to eat it. Do not recommend unfortunately

Wow what a wonderful place! The food was delicious, service was amazing and they were lovely with our kids 🥰 best bit of all was battered veggie sausages! They were amazing!!!! Will be going back 😊

The best Fish & Chips in Brighton, in a setting that pays homage to Max Miller

10 years after first experience here, this is the best Fish & Chips in Brighton. Lovely service, very great staff. Love it.

Had a fantastic cod and chips here yesterday. Fish was fresh, flakey and the batter was superb. Chips were also brilliant. Reasonable price too, would definitely recommend.

Traditional fish and chips at its best, and a stunning cuppa too!

We used to go to a place in Hove for excellent fish and chips but they have gone downhill since they changed hands so we have been looking for a new place to go on our day trips to Brighton. This place got highly recommended. It is a good 10 minute walk from the Lanes and about the same from the station. We went for cod and haddock with a portion of mushy peas. The fish was super quality and the batter was great - incredibly thin and crispy and not at all greasy. The mushy peas were rather expensive. We had beer and cider which were very nice, the beer being from Harvey's in Lewes. The only complaint we had was the fish was served with skin on - the waitress said we could have had it removed which we will do next time.

I was very confused with my first bite of the deep fried cod fillet and chips. I thought people said this place was the best for fish and chips in Brighton. Really? I couldn't imagine how much the restaurant economised on the cooking oil. The fish batter tasted nothing and was overwhelmed with the smell of very old oil. The batter also came out in an odd color that was as brown as KFC fried chicken. The fish was little bit dry and turned a bit yellow instead of snow white. Not much flavour came out the chips either despite lots of salt and vinegar. Nevertheless, the waitress was nice with a big smile during services She told me the management was changed 6 years. That kind of made sense to me as old reputation seems to count much more. I agree with some previous negative reviews. I won't be back.

Excellent fish and chips great dine in experience. Have with a cup of tea or a glass of wine.

Great restaurant. Great service. Great food.

Now, we like fish, and we like chips. And what a treat Bardsley's fish and chips were. Friendly, familiar service, generous large serve. We felt taken care of, like we couldn't possibly be in London. Maybe we should move to Brighton... Thanks team.

THE BEST COD IN BATTER I’VE EVER EATEN!!!. Brilliant place, lovely people, warm and friendly. You have tons earch it out.

I really like it. These guy’s are soo good and lovely even the staff is so respectful. And I think I’m in love with a guy standing on counter so handsome lol heehehe 😄. Best fish and chips in Brighton really love the service.

It’s becoming harder to find a great chippie but this is one of the best. We came on a busy Friday night for takeaway and found the staff to be very friendly and hardworking. The skate and chips were probably the best I’ve tasted outside of Whitby. Delicious curry sauce too. We are definitely going to become regulars.

Really enjoyed our fish and chips with a fresh good portion of fish and proper chips. We had two glasses of wine shared s starter and even so I thought it was reasonable pricing. It may not have a sea view like the Regency but it was worth the effort to walk up to it. Can recommend the food and did notice that a lot of the people who seemed to be regulars had a large portion of fish and chips and split it between them rather than two separate medium sized portions. Probably saved on the cost?

I am giving this chip shop a one-star rating because I was informed by an employee that a large bag of chips costs over £8, which is excessively high.

Best fish and chips iv had in a really long time. Amazing staff 10/10

Sorry, I can only call it as I found it. Lunchtime takeaway Cod & Chips were a first-time purchase because of the recommendation in The Argus. My large cod was very tasty, beautifully cooked, in crispy batter, but shame that the fillet was thin and left me wanting. The chips should be an embarrassment to the management. At this time of year when potatoes are at their best before any frost has deteriorated them, they were of a really grotty quality. The messy small bits with inconsistent colour were not freshly cooked and not enjoyed. They verged on warmish. Value was disappointing, because the cost was about £5 more than it would have been in our usual chippy, for the two of us. Marks out of ten: Fish 8, chips 4, only because I love Fish & Chips. It was a case of going further and faring worse.

Well the chips had black bits and not sure they were fresh also the saveloy was hard and didn't eat half of it so i will not get a takeaway from there again

My friend and I had booked a table. Always enjoyed fish and chips from here. So was nice to sit in for a change. We went quite early and it soon got busy. We had a good time. Was nice.

fast and friendly service actually serve chip buttys and was delicious and good value highly recommend

Loved my dinner here. I had the fried cod and chips - delicious and a very generous serving! Lovely and quick service, staff were amazing. Will definitely be back when I’m next in Brighton!

While not on the coast where a number are, Bardsleys just off the London Road is certainly a find. Well priced. I had Plaice and Chips and ate in. Food delicious.

Excellent welcome, brilliant 🤩 food and the staff are extremely attentive. I would definitely recommend. Three years I’m a row we travel from London to visit this restaurant and have never been disappointed. Thanking Bev for her hospitality. See you again soon 😎. From The London Girls

First trip here, recommended from the Time-Out website. Atmosphere and Service were great, although there was some confusion over the menu, the cod was a lovely thick piece and the chips were fried beautifully. Zero complaints, would certainly visit again if in the area.

Delicious freshly fried fish and chips Good portion sizes with a good amount of salt and vinegar Friendly staff and clean eat in area

Went on Saturday night with a toddler and a baby. Staff couldn't have been any more accommodating. The food was incredible. I had haddock and chips with a side of curry sauce while the toddler had fish bites chips and beans. The haddock was probably one of the best I've had in a long time and sitting in made the whole experience quite nostalgic. Not from the area so unfortunately can't make this a regular spot, however I will be back any time I'm in the Brighton area. Highly recommended. Also thank you to the staff for dealing with the mess of the toddler (split drinks; chips on the floor etc.). Much appreciated!

Great tasty food with good size portions, good service and good price.

Slightly disappointing to be honest with this Brighton institution. £2 for half a lime and soda wasn't a great start. Mushy peas that were far to watery and chips that must have been cooked a good couple of hours previously. Fish was OK to be fair and the service was good.

Loved our visit to Bardsley’s. The staff were lovely, the food was delicious, classic and quality chip shop fair. Service was speedy too, despite the fact the restaurant was full! We’ll be coming back.

Fish cooked beautifully. You choose fried, grilled or poached. I had the special grilled and loved it. All five of us very happy. Some veggie options. Beer wine and spirits. Call ahead to be sure of a table, but walk-ins available.

Delicious food and nice people. Will definitely go again.

Probably the best chippy in Brighton. -We were recommended by several independent sources to try Bardsley’s Fish n Chips on Baker Street. My wife had also looked up their reviews on Tripadvisor, we nine friends and family over this evening and we decided to give it a go. The fish was prepared freshly in front of me and Bev, the Chef and helpful young lad were all very friendly and helpful. Five+++++ stars.

My partner researched "best fish and chips in Brighton" and she found this gem of a place. We even walked a 6 mile round trip to go to Bardseys, and we weren't disappointed in the slightest. Tucked down a side street, the restaurant is very atmospheric, and we were greeted by a cheery lady, sorry we didn't get her name, but she made us feel very welcome. We had the medium fish and chips, and wow was it delish. Light, crisp and not greasy at all, the batter was lovely, the fish, white, Chunky and moist. The fries were divine, even the kerkin pickle was fab. We walked 6 miles to discover this lovely "chippie", and we'd walk double that distance to eat there again. Totally worth every footstep, highly recommend this gorgeous nugget of an eatery.

We ordered 2 cods, portion of chips and a mushy peas. The cods were really good, generous portion, well fried and not oily. Chips were ok and mushy peas very nice. Our server had to be reminded of our mushy peas order.

Go for the regular size, it is perfect for a lunch or dinner. The large is for the brave :-)

Didn’t want to get caught out by going straight to the sea front where you SHOULD get the best food and service but rarely do. Bardsleys is quite a walk from the water but worth the effort. Maybe its a sign of the times but the prices seemed to be high, but I cannot compare this as we didn’t even look at other places. We varied our choices between Haddock and Cod and went for the large portion, which didn’t seem to be much larger than the medium portion to be honest. Added to this we had peas and mushy peas. Well have to say we were all happy. Some of the best meaty moist white fish with great batter. Chips were also very good and the portions size was great. Our waitress was Bev, bit of banter bit of a chat made the experience even better. Thanks! So would happily recommend this place to anyone going to Brighton.

On arriving in Brighton at 6pm on a Friday night, obviously seaside fish and chips is a must and due to the weather being typically British on this particular day, we chose not to walk along the front 😅 so although this particular chippy is a couple of streets away from the front! It’s definitely worth the walk.. very sizeable and nicely decorated restaurant. You can also order takeaway if you prefer.. would really recommend this place 5 ⭐️

Ate here last week based on the reviews, served by the lovely Bev! Fish was spectacularly good. Asked for double cooked chips but didn’t get them. Home made Pavlova a taste sensation!

This is such a lovely place, a stone’s throw from the Levels. We came here on a Wednesday lunchtime with a toddler and were given such a lovely welcome. Loads of space to sit, prompt and friendly service, and the food came really quickly. Fish and Chips were absolutely delicious and portions were massive. Everything was wonderful and we will be back very soon!

Don’t do it, super slow service very expensive

Reasonably clean eat in or takeaway chippie. It does look very dated though. The service was very quick and seamless which was great. We found the food a bit overpriced for what it was £18 quid for a large Haddock & chips. An extra £2 for a portion of mushy peas so £20 quid overall which is full on restaurant prices but without the full on restaurant experience. My son had a cheeseburger and they charged an extra £2 for a slice of cheese 😳. They charge a lot for their soft drinks too, nearly £3 each. The food was well cooked and tasty so it wasn’t all bad just a tad overpriced for what it was. Saying that my wife loved her steak and kidney pie. She said it was one of the best she’s had in a very long while. If you want a sit down fish & chips meal I would recommend this place if you don’t mind overpaying for what you get.

Best Chippy in Brighton!!!!! :D (& I've tried them all)

Some friends and family were lucky enough to find this excellent restaurant with licenced bar. The food was cooked perfectly and the batter had that perfect crisp and colour. Their menu is very varied and refreshingly well priced. The restaurant itself is lovely inside and has very efficient and friendly staff. Lovely experience.

Popped into Bardsley’s after seeing some brilliant reviews online. Everything about the restaurant exceeded expectations! Bev was very pleasant to deal with, very attentive and friendly. Both myself and my partner could not fault the food or service so we’ll definitely be visiting again when next in town. Brilliant portion sizes, excellent quality food

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Not a good chip shop! The staff need to learn how to cook chips correctly. What I received was a tiny box of greasy recooked and poor quality chips. Used to be the best in town but something happened to the standards. I believe that new owners are the reason why this once great chip shop is no longer.

Loved the fish and chips and would highly recommend this place to anyone while in Brighton! It was a great place to end our evening in the seaside city.

Noticed straight away just how clean the frying oil was. Superb. Had haddock and chips and I was repleat. A lovely chunk of fish and decent chips. My only complaint would be the takeaway box, polystyrene not card.

My wife had excellent plaice and chips with mushy peas. Unfortunately, my skate was overcooked so be sure to tell the chef if you order this option. Overall, great quality food, great staff but could do with some aircon in this stifling heat!

Simple the best fish and chips I’ve ever had! And great service as well ❤️

We found Bardsley's by recommendation and were not disappointed at all. It's a regular fish & chip shop...tiled walls...half is for takeaways, half for eating in. We sat down at spacious table and went for the obvious cod and chips. Lovely light taste - not...

My family and I tried out this restaurant after I had read a review about it in a national newspaper. It totally lived up to our expectations! My wife and I had cod and chips and felt that the fish was really good; fresh, tasty...

This is hands down the best fish and chips in Brighton. The fish was meaty, flavoursome with a crisp batter - I chose the haddock and chips - and the hospitality was first class, friendly and knowledgeable. We learnt about where the fish is sourced, how the fish that reaches the plate is often seasonal and how much care and attention goes into the prep. An absolute must to visit in Brighton ❤️

Ordered a deliveroo from Bardsley's tonight and it was awful. My cod tasted stale and I wasn't going to risk it after a bite or two. The chips were not nice either they didn't taste freshly cooked and were a nasty dark, dry colour. Not...

This used to be really good quality food but now seems to be trading on a reputation it no longer deserves. I haven't been for a few years but read a review last week on the Guardian website putting it in the top 10 in...

Lovely fish and chips some of the best in Brighton 😋 and great service 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Visited Brighton today and sought out Bardsley’s as a friend had said it was worth a visit. Am so glad I did. Without doubt the best fish and chips I have tasted in a long time. The haddock was cooked freshly and to perfection, fish...

As a dog owner, I often find it difficult to find restaurants that allow pets. I called beforehand to check, and the staff were so welcoming and said its fine to bring the dog. We arrived and Bev, so kindly asked us if we'd like...

Great fish and chips. Excellent friendly service. Try the black cod grilled. Yumm...

The fish cake and chips were very tasty.

Really hard to find a chip shop that serves gluten free fish and chips, but Bardsleys you nailed it! Am now a regular of this british tradition.

How can you forget the mushy peas! Decent fish, chips average but not to send the complete order is more than disappointing. Wouldn’t enjoy beef without Yorkshire puddings either

The food was very good and the service was excellent. All requested condiments were provided and a catch of the day was available.

What a fantastic traditional fish and chips restaurant! The service was great and the quality of food was out of this world😁!

We read the reviews & decided to visit, amazing fish, better than Whitbys best (& that’s saying something)

Hands down the best fish and chips we've had in Brighton. This great place offers eat or takeaway options and not just your regulars but some different fish that you can try. All can be battered, grilled or poached and is all made fresh to order. I had the Cod and chips and it was great. Batter very light and crispy and chips were perfect. Husband and his sister had catch of the day which was seabass. One battered and one grilled (in the pictures). All can be washed down with a wide variety of drinks including local craft beers. Bev our server was amazing. Bubbly and friendly. Really made it a great experience. If your in Brighton and fancy some traditional fish and chips, look no further

The fish was fairly good but, that's where it ends. The chips are below average. Nothing special at all. The beef burgers were rank, thin and tough(the bun was good though). The battered sausage was extremely crunchy.. Like.. Super crunchy and the sausage was about...

Wednesday 28 August 2021 - table of 3 on the takeaway side. We have just returned from a mini break in Brighton and while there we had dinner at Bardsleys, afterall you can’t go to the seaside and not have fish and chips can you....

I never normally write online reviews but I just had to for Bardsley's - absolutely 12/10! Words cannot do it justice. One of the best meals I've ever had in my life on this earth. We knew Bardsley's was going to be good - and...

Well worth a visit, excellent Fish chips (cooked to order) Servce also on par, The Haddock was lovely and crispy Will certainly visit again.

We visited this restaurant whist visiting family in Brighton. I really had an urge for fish and chips; and as I am gluten intolerant it is quite difficult to find a restaurant that caters for gluten free fried fish and chips. The staff were really...

This was definitely a great find. Back to basics good cod and chips. Fantastic customer service. For starters we have oysters, prawn cocktail and to remind me of my childhood favourite, a giant saveloy - absolutely delicious 😋. The cod and chip with a side...

One of the best fish and chips I’ve ever had Fish freshly cooked and batter was lovely Definitely recommend if you want good fish and chips This place will not disappoint And if you love max Miller even better as lots of memorabilia of the...

Visited this fish and chip shop as a result of reviews on tripadvisor, having spent the morning walking around Brighton. Had a sit down meal and the nice waitress recommended the fish of the day, sea bass. My wife had hers grilled and I had...

Great traditional fish and chips