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4,4

Based on 244 opinions finded in 2 websites

3.9Ambience3.9Cuisine3.9Price4.4Service
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Nº 117 in 314 in East Northamptonshire

Nº 32 of 75 British in East Northamptonshire

CUSTOMERS TALK ABOUT DISHES WITH.. fishcookedcod

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Food was great. Even though they were just about to close the staff were super friendly. So hygienic and spotlessly clean. Good value for money.

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Sheryl Clements . 2024-03-10

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Since the New management vast improvements in food and Services. Good portion sizes and more options. Thank you Nico & staff.

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chandrika swann swann . 2024-02-01

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staff are lovely these days, especially one women that served me about 3 months ago I hope she has a wonderful life :) long live bens chippy big up the curry

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KoKo J . 2024-01-28

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The new owners are lovely and the food is 5 star. Now they're running it, everything has improved and I keep going back.

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J P . 2024-01-24

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Good food, great people, well worth a visit. My first time & the rumours are true - Bens sausage is delicious, as are the chips, mushy peas & cod! Will definately be back!

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A J . 2023-12-31

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Worst meal ever. First time trying since it has been taken over and definitely the last. Chips were dry,. Sausage was white, no meat content and inedible. Fish was dry, chewy and also inedible and the kebab had no flavour and very poor quality. Added to the fact that there was a long wait I would not return and would NOT recommend.

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Kara Coe . 2023-12-16

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Under new management end of 2023 and its a great chippy again!

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Liz . 2023-12-16

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Ok. Better under the original owner

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Retro Vintage disco . 2023-12-14

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Friendly service. Great fish ( cod ) and chips, freshly cooked.

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Gill Blakeway . 2023-11-23

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It's such a shame, the food here is great but their serving system of making everyone wait even when ordering something they clearly have available is pitiful! Come on guys sort it out!

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Glynn Preston . 2023-11-02

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What a shame. First time trying since take over so we did a sort of pick and mix. Chips, battered sausage, savaloy cod and pie. Decent size medium portion of chips however the were just luke warm. Savaloy stone cold and full of actual water, was sat in water bath under the lights. Fish very thin batter and chewy....and cold. Battered sausage, batter is almost non exsitant, the only thing at correct temperature. Pie...Stone cold. I'm sure food has to be kept at 63 degrees or above. Never again

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Carole Eldred (Chwotb) . 2023-10-15

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Nice food. Reasonably priced. However like 99% of chippys, cold saveloys 🙁

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Allister Gage . 2023-10-14

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Recently taken over, the quality of food is still the same, with good prices and really friendly staff :) they gave us sample tastes of new products:)

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Zachary Sheppard . 2023-10-10

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The worst food ever from Thrapston. A lot of chips and dry meat. I do not recommend this place

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Ana Tudora . 2023-10-06

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It's probably one of the worst chip shops I've ever eaten from. 3 people in front of me, and i waited 40 minutes for fish, chips battered sausage, and a Donna kebab. Fish was chewy and dry. The batter on the sausage was also dry and none crispy. Donna meat was like the frozen stuff you get out of Iceland. Never again.

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Darren Coe . 2023-10-04

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Really happy to see this much loved local chippy open again and extremely happy with not only the excellent quality of service but also the amazing food. 10/10. Fantastic.

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Michael Gillan . 2023-09-29

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Awesome fish n chips...in a great locarion

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Nellie May . 2023-09-23

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First time into the newly taken over Bens Chippy. A bit of a wait for 2 large fish and a medium chips, however the wait was absolutely worth it. The fish were perfectly cooked and the batter thin crisp and tasty. Chips were good and hot. It is clear they are still getting used to the business but if they can keep the quality where it is should do well. Just need to keep the cleanliness of the public area up to scratch

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Jon B . 2023-09-13

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Just went to Bens chippie after being taken over for the second time. The food was awful. Nearly all the accompaniments that came with the chips were cold! And sadly the chips were below their previous standards. It’s sad to see that this once fantastic chippie is now bad. I won’t be spending my money there again.

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Clairev Baxter . 2023-09-08

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Shocking food! Large cod + Large Chips = daylight robbery! Chips tasted reheated, cod batter was soggy, too thick & not crispy, again tasted reheated. To think we decided to go there, since the change of mgmt, these guys give Indians a bad name! My advice: don’t quit your day job!

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Jaz Singh . 2023-09-01

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I haven’t been to Ben’s chippy for such a long time. Now under new ownership. Great fish and chips. Very friendly staff. The shop was spotless. Good luck to the new owners.

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Patrick Lineham . 2023-08-29

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The chips were fantastic, but the fish batter wasn't very good. It wasn't very crispy, but it was more like what you would buy from a supermarket, and I had to peel it off and throw it away

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David Wadeson . 2023-08-19

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Was nice to see it open again , friendly staff and service was great 🙂 Food was lovely tasted fresh and hot. Definitely will return and supporting our local business.

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Will Torres (Will76) . 2023-08-11

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Thought we'd try a meal from here now it's open again and pleased we did. The regular fish was a big portion and the batter was lovely and crispy, the fish was really tasty and of good quality , and the chips were nicely cooked. Best of all, the service is great and the new staff really friendly.

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Leah Williams . 2023-08-10

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Chips were fab but the fish wasn't great. The batter was rock solid and thick. I ended up opening up the batter and scraping the fish out so a bit disappointing.

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Emma p . 2023-08-08

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I ordered a cheese burger and it came without the beef. Not sure what sort of shoddy things are going on in there but I will never be stepping foot in this establishment again

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rhino Gamer . 2023-08-05

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Cooked in palm oil which my family avoid due to the ecological and health implications

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Pip Zoe . 2023-04-22

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Great service and excellent fish and chips. Great new home made tartare sauce

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David Fryatt . 2023-02-04

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Poor service say on door come on in we're open but door locked

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neil harvey . 2023-01-26

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Great service. Lots of choices on the menu, friendly staff, thanks.

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Alex Flips . 2022-12-13

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I just went down to order my food and got told their is only one battered sausage left and that is for someone else but when trying to decide what to have, the guy said to hurry up as people waiting. So ended up with just chips. Very rude

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Kelly “Kelz” H . 2022-10-17

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EXCELLENT chippy great food good portions good prices nice owner + staff give it a go find out for yourself dont take my word for it frm MAD MICK the VILLAN

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MICHAEL QUEENAN . 2022-09-29

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Get place for take ways fast friendly and staff polite and well msnnered

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Trisha Stimson . 2022-09-10

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Pop in for my lunch Friday and it was the best fish n chips I've had in ages. Really so pleased I had to say something.

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Ping Hou . 2022-08-19

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Personally the worst fish and chip shop I have been too and training is required in how to cook the perfect chips to start with.

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Ruth Bartlett . 2022-07-30

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Asked for a cheese and onion pie and was given a beef and onion after saying cheese & onion multiple times, not great when its for a vegetarian.

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Matthew Panter . 2022-07-27

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Expensive and definitely not worth the money charged. I'd find a better chippy if you live in thrapston!

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Jenny Cook . 2022-07-05

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Very nice friendly service thank you bens Chippy nice fishing and chips..

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Cassie Taylor . 2022-06-22

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Have been in here before and the food is actually very good however can't say same the same about customer service. Went in today and ordered my Food was quite busy and noisy so didn't hear him ask if I wanted Salt or Vinegar on my chips. Seemed annoyed didn't answer and said he asked me 3 times although didn't hear him because of noise around me. I said to him he didn't need to be rude and was told "well its a simple question". Suffice it to say won't be returning here in future.

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Gaz k . 2022-06-10

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Apparently gluten free people only eat on Mondays and Tuesdays. RIDICULOUS!!!! The discrimination is disgusting, bens chippy sort it out !!

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Matthew Rawlings . 2022-06-03

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Decent food and extremely friendly staff. I'm a very happy and regular customer.

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Ian Hayes . 2022-05-18

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Good chips! Fried in vegan friendly oil.

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Karen H-R . 2022-05-14

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Visited a few days ago, and sorry to say that Ben's has really gone downhill under the new ownership. Chips were soft and undercooked (portion was generous), fish was dry. Staff were really friendly, but a chippy is all about the chips!

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Robin Owen . 2022-05-03

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Batter on fish a bit sloppy inside and greasy, chips fine.

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barry white . 2022-04-18

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Visited today, 1/4/22 and although the fish in the fish special was very nice the quantity of chips accompanying it was lack luster for the price. Also the can of 7up I purchased I have just discovered has a useby date of July 2021, only 9 months past its best!

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Andrew Cox . 2022-04-01

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Came here the other day by chance when in thrapston and wow what a great chips hop

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Gary . 2022-03-25

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Recently took over by new owner, generous portions but large cod fell apart in the wrapping and was dry upon eating

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Beakers Cool . 2022-03-20

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Great service. Friendly and welcoming with some excellent food and prices. Best chippy in town :)

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Alban Rrok Doshi . 2022-03-05

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Best Chippie in Thrapston by a Country mile, excellent service by staff and owner everytime 👏 👍

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Mark Kearney . 2022-01-22

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Worth the wait in the queue, always friendly.

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karen Sallabanks . 2021-11-01

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Always good,you just have to wait as normally a que

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mark gambrell . 2021-10-29

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Friendly team, great fish & chips & reasonably priced. My chippy of choice.

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Dan Roberts . 2021-10-18

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Always extremely tasty food, friendly assistants, always popular.

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Kate Broadhead . 2021-10-01

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Great chip shop with lots of different choices if you don't fancy fish!

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Jacqueline Parker . 2021-07-18

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Fab all round.... Such a nice place (excuse the pun).... Brill staff, proper fish and chippy....

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Andy Sillence . 2021-07-17

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Good fish and chips. Well worth a visit especially on Tuesday for gluten free.

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Dan Hourican . 2021-07-15

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My wife's last review said vetoed covid measures. Tried to put very good covid safe visit. Look forward to next visit

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andyd31 . 2021-07-04

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Stopped here on way through from Northampton years since been here was pleasantly surprised food good great curry sauce ! Vetoed covid measures inplace wait outside to be called in prices were fab staff friendly definitely be calling in again.

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Melanie W . 2021-07-04

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You only have to look at the que to know how good this chippy is

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paul coales . 2021-05-08

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I was staying nearby and noticed the offer of gluten free frying on Tuesdays. I had cod and chips and a battered sausage and was delighted with the friendly service, food quality and obvious attention to detail regarding dietary requirements. Highly recommended for coeliacs!

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davidsJ2129SR . 2021-04-21

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We came to Thrapston in our motorhome and noted the queue outside Ben's Chippy, ususally a good sign.I didn't have to wait too long, the enormous cod and chips were excellent and great value for money.The premises were clean and Covid secure and the staff were friendly so I look forward to a return visit. Good work Ben!

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willpurdue . 2021-04-17

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Always great food and fantastic staff

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Julia Telford . 2021-03-14

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Great food, great service. Free hot chocolate as I wanted outside. Good portions and a good choices on the menu. Good customer service from all and covid measures in place and everyone adhering to them.

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callumc719 . 2021-03-05

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By far the best chippy I've ever been to. The spam and corn beef fritters are to die for. Highly recommend. The visit is made even more pleasent by the service you receive from Terry and the team. If I could give more than 5 stars I would. Very happy customer.

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Dwayne Duffy . 2021-02-27

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Best fish and chips in town, lovely friendly staff and great service. Would highly recommend this place xxx

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Paula Leggatt . 2021-02-26

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Excellent chippy, clean, organised and fresh food

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Richard . 2021-02-25

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Whether fish and chips or pie and chips, the best flavours! The food is always fresh. Fantastic food!!

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Nathan G . 2021-01-31

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Always been the best fish and chip shop in the area.

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Ian Gilbert . 2021-01-30

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To be honest we have been going to bens for a while now, but Friday nights fish and chips were far below their normal standard the batter was soggy undercooked which made me think the fish might be under cooked I'm hoping this was a blimp in their service time will tell

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Martin Wright . 2021-01-17

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Classic British fish and chips. If you don't fancy cod, try some other fried goodies. I go for the quarter chicken. Me missus goes for the eel!

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Richard Castrop . 2020-12-23

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Fantastic chippy friendly staff and free hot chocolate as well.

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Vincent Rolfe . 2020-12-16

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Great food.Great value . Lovely people who care about their customers.

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Andree May . 2020-11-21

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Great service, and my 2 children even got a free hot chocolate which was great on a cold evening!I really like the food from here, the fish is delicious and the batter is super crispy!The curry sauce is different from the usual, but its a unique recipe and made onsite. Very tasty indeed!

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doristravels14 . 2020-11-11

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Lovely food and very friendly service

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Sue Smith . 2020-09-11

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As usual, Ben's chippy was excellent, great food and brilliantly laid out to meet the Covid safety measures...best chippy in the area

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mark eddy . 2020-09-04

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Very clean they have till visors one person taking money other person serving no cross contamination. Excellent food.

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Brian Scott . 2020-08-15

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I work away alot, and I eat alot from takeaways. Just had one of the best pieces to haddock I've had in along time, amazing ,thankyou, just what I needed

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Ant McC . 2020-08-15

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Went in to get a large cod and they didn’t have it how strange! Ordered scampi and was so disgusted to find it was raw with the poo tube still in no wonder it was so cheap! Fish was absolutely tasteless and batter was not crispy at all. Chips were soggy and cold with many green chips. Don’t even get me started on the curry sauce, just tasted like ketchup with spice. Not curry sauce at all! Much prefer the other chippy in town

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miranda12_q . 2020-07-31

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In the top 3 Chippy I have eaten from, freindly and the cheese in burger is recommend!!

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Mark Stone . 2020-07-05

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Been a Thrapston-ite since I was a child...Iv always loved Benn's chips...and always will...my kids are also big fans!!!...mmmmmm !!

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Sadie Lynch . 2020-05-11

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My little boy is an incredibly fussy eater but always eats everything from Bens chippy! He especially loves the pukka pies and chips! Always heaps to choose from and the chips are amazing. Always hard to choose while waiting to order because there is so much to choose from. Recommend!!!!!!

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POMSNZ . 2019-12-29

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I've been using this chippy all my life and really missed in when I moved out of the town 10 years ago. Now I'm back and happy to say I've not been disappointed! Introduced my husband to this shop (he made the mistake of trying the other shop once... never again he says!) Fantastic value, last time we ate managed to satisfy 2 hungry adults with 1 portion of chips and 2 large square for under a fiver!

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216karinad . 2019-12-21

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At 18:45 on 12/12/2019 partner went into get us dinner they had no pies no chicken. Considering a Thursday and a sensible time of night not impressed with lack of common food this chippy did not have

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Kevin Robertson . 2019-12-12

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we wanted good old fashioned fish and chips and decided to go over to Bens chippy at Thrapston, was this the right choice you bet it was, first class friendly service and the freshest mouth watering fish and chips you could ever wish for, and our daughter said whilst having our tea forget the rest Bens is the Best, and i think i can totally agree.

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BoatingMad123 . 2019-12-07

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I have just read the last review on this site and they certainly don’t go to the same chip shop that I do, the food is always hot and tasty and freshly prepared, the staff are very friendly and helpful , the selection of food for a chip shop is massive and as they have been trading for over forty years they are doing something right, the owner terry is a gent and to be honest it’s a stall wart of thrapston and I hope it stays that way for a while x

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stephenbR4635NL . 2019-11-15

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We came to your takeaway after our favourite fish and chip shop, Pisces, was closed. We were hoping to have some edible food - we were sadly disappointed. The chips were soggy and cold with a few green coloured ones which could have been almost anything! The fish still had the skin on and was a miserable shade of grey with absolutely zero taste. We also ordered gravy and it came lumpy with onions in! Overall, disgusting and overpriced and I would much rather eat a pile of cold dog food. Please try to improve as this really ruined our day. Wont be eating here ever again!

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Soupdragon2016 . 2019-10-29

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I work away and have been coming here in the week for dinner . Excellent service always polite and friendly. Always put a smile on your face and the food they serve is fantastic Must go

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Jaymie211980 . 2019-10-17

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Our local chippy visited a few times, the freshly cooked cod and haddock are great, I have issues with the chips - these are never served hot, my other issue is the extensive range of battered deep fried offerings which appear with regularity without much demand. The generous use of news paper to wrap the fish and chips is a waste less wrapping Please, there must be alternatives

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kearstan . 2019-09-04

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Best chip shop in Thrapston, food portion sizes and well cooked. Been going for 18 years and always a warm welcome.

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N9637RSsimonm . 2019-09-04

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Very friendly, good choice of food and service is great

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Tracey Starsmore . 2019-08-25

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Best fish and chips in the area. Always a friendly welcome.

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Peter Gout . 2019-08-18

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Great fish and chops, and really good to see the old favourites available (spam fritter, pineapple fritter etc)

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Ian Tanner . 2019-08-17

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Used to live in Thrapston, popped back as my local Chippy was closed. Don’t mind Bens but he has the same old issue. They put greaseproof paper on top of the fish/sausage whatever and when you get home take it off all the batter comes off. Sought this out and I would gladly travel from Oundle for my take away.

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b0sc0321 . 2019-07-29

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Pleasant and cheerful staff , and to top it off the chips are good as well.

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Ian McLeod . 2019-07-25

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Always good food and service, very tasty.

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Marcus Smith . 2019-07-25

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Chips just a bit on the under cooked side, but fish was nicely cooked overall was a nice meal

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Martin Wright . 2019-07-10

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The food here is lovely and the staff are always friendly. The portion sizes are big and good value for money.

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81julieh . 2019-06-30

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Excellent service very friendly staff couldn't of been more helpful & the food was top notch. Would definitely recommend to anyone well worth a visit 😁

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alphapropertyser2018 . 2019-06-25

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Lovely traditional chip shop with freshly cooked fish of all types. Been using for years, always delicious.

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purrwellbsh . 2019-06-21

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Cod and chips bought tonight were perfect Cannot fault

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Barrie Armsden . 2019-06-05

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