Chigwell Fish Bar in Epping Forest

Fish banging but chips naaaaa...

I ordered scampi And they gave me 3 ginger bears instead as a substitute. (Facepalm) Then they told me that’s what I ordered, when I know that’s not true as there’s not 3 people in my house. I told them they must of made a mistake repeatedly and they refused to do anything.

Great everytime, nice staff and good food in a lovely environment

This used to be best chip shop around but wow has it gone down hill, I’ve returned several times since the decline as we all have off days but sad to say it’s my last time. My saveloy was very very hard had to return it, my fish smelt funny just couldn’t eat it as wasn’t right and the attitude because I went back with saveloy was not very professional to be polite. Unfortunately didn’t realise about fish until i got home. £45 of food but could only eat the chips. High prices very poor quality. Gutted

Average place but bit expensive compared to other local places basic fish and chips for 2 people is around £40

Unfortunately my last two fish meals have been very poor. The cod was very wet which means it was frozen and not fresh. This also means it was tasteless. The chips were not freshly cooked either. Not cheap either at £17! Sadly I will not be eating from there again.

Visited with friends. We all had the same, haddock in matzo meal with chips. Both the fish and the chips were not only large but pipping hot. The only issue was the matzo meal was too thick

I can't believe this place has gone so far down hill we ordered today the fish was over cooked the burger tastless and the chips brown and over cooked they looked like they had gone cold and re-heated I'm really sad to be writing this reveiw and could have left it I know, I'm hoping the owners will read it and think about it try to improve we have had food here so many time the food no more, it was so bad we throw it in the bin and went some where else and bought again would I recommend Big fat no ! Waste of money

This used to be a first class place. Sad to say, not any more. Re heated chips, re heated fish, we will not be back. Once bitten, twice shy. Absolutely appalling.

We had a really nice meal from here tonight, fish was excellent and delivery was super quick. Only complaint was from my wife who thought that the mushy peas were not up to scratch, but she is a very fussy northener As far as Im concerned mushy peas are the work of the devil so who cares

Great fresh fish and chips, a bit expensive but worth it for a decent meal. Staff are great and I'll definitely go back.

I liked it very much. There aren't many beautiful places like this in London.

Below average fish and chips (and cheap/mushy chicken nuggets that make McDonalds seem like the epitome of breast meat). Extremely below average manners. The middle-aged balding male who wears a pen on his ear, and who's hairline seems to be leaving his head as fast as their ratings appear to be dropping, is an ill-mannered buffoon who does not belong in any public facing industry. After ordering over the phone and attending to collect, I presented my card to which he said minimum was £15 (order came to £12-something). A very pleasant elderly lady behind the counter (who which the only star of this review is dedicated to) told him just to take the payment as she could see I was holding a baby in my arms - he then then flippantly remarked "you should carry some cash on you, yeah!" and reluctantly proceeded to take the payment with a scowl on his face. What an imbecile. This was quite a while back, and I regret not walking out and taking my custom elsewhere, although I haven't returned to the shop since - neither has any of my family. However I walked past today and saw him through the window, which reminded me to write this review. Plenty of other fish and chip shops with both a much better quality of food, and much better service. Wilsons fish and chips (located in Chingford) deliver to Chigwell via UberEats, and the relatively new Manford Fish & Grill on Manford way is just a couple of minutes drive away - both are FAR superior in every aspect.

Have been ordering from them many times. Food is always fresh and tasty. My favourite fish and chips place. You made my day with extra sauce today guys 😊

Another superb friday night fish and chips. I have had fish and chips from here since they opened , and a few other bits. Only once have I had an issue that was the size of the chicken. Delivery is never a problem. Think some of the reviews are moaning just for the sake of it. Yes it's expensive, but what isn't these days. I happen to think it's worth it.

I really enjoyed the atmosphere and the service was fantastic. Nevertheless, I do feel like the prices are on the higher side when compared to similar places.

Had one of the best take away fish in a long time . Great size cod that was cooked really well and Snow White . Chips big size portion and really nice tartare sauce that seemed home made . Will definitely come back !

Love this chip shop . I order from here all the time .

The f & c from here are superb, whether delivered or collected.

This take away is usually good, but today was probably the worst plaice and chips I've had in a long time. The batter was overcooked and broke up as I was sliding the fish on to my plate and there was not much fish inside of it. Surprising really because they normally excel in their portions. But this was not even worth a fiver let alone the £16 I was charged. Plenty of chips though. I doubt if I'll be going back.

If I could leave zero stars I would. Called to preorder food. All ok. They said they’d cook it for me fresh to pick up. Got there 10 mins early. chips wrapped in front of me. Fish already boxed. Asked for salt and vinegar on the fish, lid was slightly lifted to do so; but I couldn’t see the fish and thought that was odd in itself but thought I was being suspicious without reason. Paid and took the food. Chips were average. Nothing to write home about but not awful either. Fish on the other hand actually made me wretched took one bite, started to chew and swallowed a tiny bit before spitting the rest out as it just didn’t sit right with me. You’ll see from the photos, it looks like it has been fried more than once, and by the time I ate it the batter was soggy. No idea how long it had sat sweating in the box for before I got it. Absolutely vile. Curry sauce had cinnamon in it. Not a standard curry sauce. They shouldn’t highlight that before selling it to you. So I paid £15 for a handful of chips (cause I asked for a very small portion; though still got charged full price). An absolute disgrace. Don’t know what they got their stars for but definitely not for the kind of food they served me tonight. Disgusting food. Went in the bin.

Massive portions with the fish,

Love their fish and chips great service as always too. Halal they use rapeseed oil 🍟

Very bad experience. Fish overcooked, mushy, some parts hard and chewy... tasteless. Price? Definitely overpriced! 2 * for chips, very good and decent portion and for tartar sauce.

Disgusting customer service, wasn't allowed to use a knife to cut the sausage because it was only for restaurant customers! Was spoken to very rudely when I asked for a tissue to wipe the vinegar as the bottle was dirty. Doesn't look like it had been cleaned for a long time as it was filthy! Staff rude and aggressive who told me not to come back in front my children.

Excellent fast hassle free takeaway service, plenty of choice, the food was fresh and unlike some I could mention, was cooked properly. Definitely return again! 👍 Returned this evening for some rock 'n' chips, although prices seemed somewhat high, the meal was fresh, hot and enjoyed.

Ordered through Just Eat for collection by accident and contacted the restaurant who rectified this and swiftly arranged for delivery - food came hot and fresh, very happy customer! Thank you :)

The fish is really nice and coming back %100

Well! If you don't mind a little drive and paying slightly more this place is worth it. Friendly customer service in a clean establishment where you can sit in and eat quality fish & chips. Portion size and freshness .... I recommend the skate fried to order...

Today I went for the first time after my friend recommended here, staff was very friendly, fish was perfect. Definitely would recommend everyone to go here and will be 100% coming back.

Amazing service and spectacular taste off food i will be coming back all the way from north London for this! Highly recommend this as an evening out, also keep up the amazing staff and friendliness within the shop!!

Lukewarm chips and pie over priced will never visit again

Nice hot tasty food. Bit expensive but you get what you pay for. Would use again.

Best chip shop in Chigwell good food good prices value for money

Soggy fish ! Lazy people behind the counter didn't even bother to make fresh on the spot cod fish and chips and gave instead a soggy fish with soggy chips ! I wouldn't recommend anyone to go there ! Taste of the batter wasn't nice either !

Not sure if this place has changed hands.. used to be great. Now very unfriendly and prices seem gone up to extortionate levels. It's £14 for a fish!... £14!!!! You definitely know you're in Chigwell when fish and chips is set at hyperinflated prices like this. Worst still it was extremely greasy.

Flakey white cod and not too much batter Solid chips Family run, great service !

It was the worse experience for our family Sunday dinner. The staff are not friendly even they do not smile. And the fishes were awful. We ate cod fishes and chips, these fishes was tasteless and chips were oily. We will never be there. Never recommended. Aware

Awful in every way. Rude staff kept us waiting over 1hr for freezing cold fish and chips. Couldn’t accept the order as food was cold. The delivery driver acknowledged food was cold, however just took food back with him. Any reputable company would have said we will leave the order with you on the house however all we got was leave a review and hung up. We were regulars however would never return even if you paid me.

Great for a Friday evening dinner. No problems. Smashes it every time I go

We never leave a review but this place is amazing. Our daughter comes here everyday after school with her friends

Everybody’s local chip shop is this place as it’s on the High Rd. New ownership is amazing.

Used to use this shop for years but unfortunately will not no more since the new owners have taken over, It’s twice now we have had to take fish back with a bad smell won’t get a third go.

Amazing food and friendly staff. Our regular chip shop for years

My local, much loved fish and chip shop that I've been going to for years disappointed me to the point that I won't be going there again. On my last visit the once white flaky fish was grey and soaked with oil and they gave me a bag of scraps in place of chips which I only realised when I got home.

Didn't order chips, I knew that I couldn't manage it but the lad drop a few in the box for me. Nice touch mate

Always as expected and never disappoints. News that they gave away food to the residents at the Care Homes. Such amazing thing they done. By far the best fish and chips in England lol. Recommended... 👍

1million% recommended. Fast delivery 🚚 💨. If not so busy comes quick about 10/15,mins . If busy then 20+. HOWEVER I RECCOMEND THIS PLACE. Go now! And you would be pleased . The food is 😊 goooooooooDDDD

Must leave a review! 🙌 Enters shop ordered 2 cod 2 burgers 1 haddock 4 chips 2 gherkins and 1 curry sauce. 4 drinks. Fast and quick hands. Amazing and kind workers. Don’t know what else to say. Cant wait to eat in soon :) Thanks lads

Defo FIVE STARS! Amazing taste, especially if you like spicy food... Try it with there spicy sauce 🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤. The chips is so DELICIOUS 😋 Everything fresh and perfectly presented

I recommend this place. By far the best fishNchips in Chigwell and it’s surroundings. The taste of this amazing food is just PERFECT. Kind and always smiling workers. Always keeps its customers updated through Instagram and Facebook. @chigwellfishbar I don’t know how else a place could be! 20/10 recommend this place 100/100! Worth the price. You would be happy👍👍👍

Wow!! Just wow! 🤩. I can’t wait till they open back for eat-in, it will be much better to eat in 🤩 I come here every morning get sausages and a coffee or hot chocolate. Sometimes come here with my family. The haddock or COD is just delicious. The burgers is sooo goooddddd ❤️❤️❤️If I could eat it everyday. I once ate 3 burgers from here. I really do recommend. 🤩🤩🤩🤩Recommend 100/100! Best fish and chips in ESSEX,LONDON, CHIGWELL. Lots of choices for DRINKS, and the menu is absolutely top notch. I recommend you come Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Very busy. Fast hands 🙌 It’s on just eat now so it’s better for delivery or there website. Recommend ❤️✅✅🤩keep up guys

It was the tastiest fish and chips I've ever eaten in London. The staff was very warm and attentive. It is certain that hygiene and quality are given utmost importance. I definitely recommend it for a healthy and delicious choice.

Not worth the money portion size absolutely horrendous..

Have been ordering delivery service since September. Never been disappointed with the haddock and chips it is excellent. We ordered again last night and because they felt the haddock was small (which is never the case) they put an extra haddock in the delivery. This was a nice gesture but not needed as the portions are very generous -but thank you.

Usually decent experience but last visit left a bitter taste. Specifically asked for hot fish but handed over something cooked from well before. Soggy and tasteless. Plus attitude of staff left a lot to be desired. Plenty of other fish bars around.

I tried Chigwell Fish Bar for the first time and was very impressed. The large cod was cooked just right with a crisp, thin batter and the large portion of chips was huge. Very good value. I ordered online from their website and collected from the shop. The service was very efficient with a free tub of tartare sauce. I will definitely go there again 10/10.

I don’t know how to describe this place. Visited today with my dad and I loved it so much. They drinks everything was neatily placed on the Drink Isle. The chips are in amazing massive portions. COD and Rock is so delicious. I eat about 2 every time I come lol. The spicy sauce and there handmade sauce is top notch. The new owner of this place is much better than 3/4 years ago. Burger, Chips, Cod , Sauces everything the best. Best fish and chips. People complains about price. ITS CHIGWELL!!!! 😂 Thank you Chigwell fish bar ❤️❤️Keep up

Best in the area. Highly recommend. Best fish and chips. Kind lads, quick hands! 🙌 ✅

Ordered couple hours ago. Came quick. 5/10 mins. Tasty . Delicious aswell 🤩🤩🤩 I love this place ❤️❤️❤️❤️ I wish COVID could end so we could eat in ❤️Prices good . Healthy, food hygiene good. Just right for me!!

The beat fish and chips! Top guys

Today I visited @chigwellfishbar and ordered a large Cod and Chips with 2 tubs of Tartare Sauce and a can of rubicon Mango. On entering the shop I was greeted by such friendly staff who cooked the fish and chips as I waited - and I watched them do the batter and everything which was lovely and The interior of the shop was also really nice. And the shop also extremely clean and covid safe. The fish is delivered every single morning fresh from billingsgate and cooked fresh once ordered so nothing is actually laying around pre cooked which is really nice ! The fish itself was absolutely delicious and is definitely one of the best I’ve had. The cod was absolutely beautiful so soft and the batter so lovely and crispy. The cod was huge which was lovely as many fish shops won’t actually give you a large cod when you order one - you’ll usually get something smaller for the large price. The chips were gorgeous and cooked to perfection and lovely and crispy and the tartare sauce really complimented the whole meal really well. All in all a fabulous fish and chip shop, amazing food, lovely staff and a great location in the middle of chigwell Essex. Thank you so much Guys .. I’ll be coming back real soon ! 🔥🔥💗💗 #foodstagram #foodsofinstagram #essexfoodblogging #essexfoodblogger #foodblogger #essex #london #fishandchips #fishandchipshop #fishandchip #chigwellfishbar #chigwellfish #chigwellfood #loughton #billingsgate #barkingside #ilford #loughton #woodford #eppingforest #fishandchipsreview #fishandchipsessex #fishandchipslondon #fishandchips🐟🍟 #brunchlondon #tastelondon #fishandchipsofinstagram #fish #chigwellrestaurant #instafood #foodie 🔥🔥

Today I visited @chigwellfishbar and ordered a lovely large Cod and Chips with 2 tubs of Tartare Sauce and a can of rubicon Mango. On entering the shop I was greeted by such friendly staff who cooked the fish and chips as I waited - and I watched them do the batter and everything which was lovely and The interior of the shop was also really nice. And the shop also extremely clean and covid safe. The fish is delivered every single morning fresh from billingsgate and cooked fresh once ordered so nothing is actually laying around pre cooked which is really nice ! The fish itself was absolutely delicious and is definitely one of the best I’ve had. The cod was absolutely beautiful so soft and the batter so lovely and crispy. The cod was huge which was lovely as many fish shops won’t actually give you a large cod when you order one - you’ll usually get something smaller for the large price. The chips were gorgeous and cooked to perfection and lovely and crispy and the tartare sauce really complimented the whole meal really well. All in all a fabulous fish and chip shop, amazing food, lovely staff and a great location in the middle of chigwell Essex. Thank you so much Guys .. I’ll be coming back real soon ! #foodstagram #foodsofinstagram #essexfoodblogging #essexfoodblogger #foodblogger #essex #london #fishandchips #fishandchipshop #fishandchip #chigwellfishbar #chigwellfish #chigwellfood #loughton #billingsgate #barkingside #ilford #loughton #woodford #eppingforest #fishandchipsreview #fishandchipsessex #fishandchipslondon #fishandchips #brunchlondon #tastelondon #fishandchipsofinstagram #fish #chigwellrestaurant #instafood #foodie

Pre booked fish and chips, but shouldn't have bothered! Turned up at appropriate time, huge queue. Although pre booked had to join end of the queue. Eventually got to the counter to find out my order wasn't ready and they only start to cook your fish when you turn up. Absolutely no point in phoning beforehand. Given 2 stars as the fish is good when you eventually get it!

I pre-ordered my food on their website and was told it would be ready at 18:00. I arrived and explained that I was here to collect my order. The server didn’t acknowledge me properly and said “it doesn’t matter, it’s not ready, wait outside”, really bluntly. I felt very uncomfortable and it was as if I was being racially prejudiced. This place has no idea how to talk to customers or conduct their business.

Rude Staff who did not have the order ready despite our online pre-order. We pre-ordered online using their website as we have been for at least a year. We were told the meal would be ready to collect at 18:00 when we arrived we were told its not ready and we had to go to the back of the queue which was outside. We specifically pre-ordered so the food would be ready and we were completely dismissed, I feel that the server also suffered from some racial prejudice in the way he treated us not even listening to us properly. Pre-Ordered to the food online for it to not be ready and to be told “it doesn’t matter go outside” a very rude business.

Chips were very nice and pie, but saveloy looked like it was cooked up 4 times, all crispy, plus salad was very basic for the price only lettuce cucumber n tomato. Customer service is appalling. There was a missing drink from my order. When I called them, the person on phone was acting blase and as though he didnt really care. Said he would drop it off the cost of next order. I said Id rather not cos not sure when i order again so he said hed drop the money round or drink. Well of course it didnt turn up. My first order from them. Wont be ordering again. Everyone makes mistakes but to not bother to rectify them and not value the customer is something else.Im disgusted how i paid for drink I didnt receive or got refunded for.

It's not cheap, but it is good and you get a lot. I reckon 2 could manage on 1 fish n chips.

Excellent cod and chips. Fish in box for takeaway. Keeps crisp. Nice potatoes used

Just love the chips from here and the fish is great too.

I celebrated my PhD yesterday in this delicious restaurant. I am glad to say that it was a terrific evening and the restaurant was undoubtedly the reason for the successful celebration. The team contributed in a splendid way, the food was yummy and my guests were so glad. We shall definitely come back again for more joyful events. thanks very much.

HAD to leave a review! It's been years since I had chips And fish this good. Just moved nearby and thought we would try out these and were not disappointed. Nice and square and soft and just greasy enough - exactly how they should be! The guys working there were really friendly and cheerful. Wish I had discovered this place sooner! I JUST wish I could eat it everyday!

Workers kind. Tidy/clean Food Side: Food suggestions are loads and portions are fab Highly recommend This Place

Amazing! If there was 50 Star button I would give it 50/50 ! I love the chips they taste nice and the cod . 1 word . AMAZING However I’ve been coming here for 3/4 years and it’s totally unfair . There’s reviews from 3 years ago back when there was a old owner and when it wasn’t good. Now the new owners and workers are just Amazing. Just not fair for the new owner because it makes the place looks bad because of the reviews from long time ago. Google has to do something Anyways I recommend this place. Clean Fast Tasty Amazing fabulous every word lol ❤️ The best If your going 2020 . GO and you would love it

Best fişh and chips in the world . Clean and kind Staff . hygeine 100 .

İts very nice. İ got recommended this place . The best fish n Chips in the world . Hygeine is perfect . Ordered at 3:35 came at 3:42 . I love the food

Very kind workers 10/10 . Amazing 10/10 service fresh fish the best chips and amazing portions and quick Delivery . Easy website. There Instagram updates me @chigwellfishbar. 100/100 . I live in Enfield 🤣 Every week I go

Very expensive but the food is nice

The best fish and chips probably in the world! Started eating here for so long now and now that they do home deliveries is such amazing! I recommend it alot . Kind staff ,Fast , Healthy, 5star food hygeine !!! Recommend anyone to try it out🥰🥰

Top notch fish and chips. Decent lads as well.

Fresh fish and chips very tasty but a tad expensive

Over priced. Zero choice. Greasy, expensive and not particularly friendly staff!! Went in there tonight. It was only half 5. Time for kids dinner. They had no cod bites and chips meal. Which I have had there several times before!! No great adults choice. Really disappointed this time round!!

1st time I ordered food and it was amazing lovely and yummy and fast delivery I will be getting a lot more food from this fish shop 👌

Chips half cook fish was old soaking oil. Not happy at all. And to expensive and no quality

This place has one of the best fish and chips. A bit on the pricey side but well worth it as the portions are huge.

Once again the fish&chips chicken an pie were top notch. Bit dearer then the norm but worth it in my opinion

First time for this fish and chips, absolutely perfect, crispy batter, wonderful fresh fish, lovely chips Can't remember having better

Best chips I have ever had I don’t see how people are putting a bad review youse all obviously eat dog s**t for dinner

Fresh Cod .. Lovely Chips .. Definitely will be back.

Placed my order for 18.30 on Saturday evening. Order received at 18.30. Prime quality. 1st class service.

As soon as you walk in they look down on you like you dont belong in there the food was soggy. Rude..

Catered for our garden party delivery as ordered on time guests were delighted with their fish and chips. Delivered in boxes so saved some of the washing up. Will certainly be a regular customer. Cheers sandra & keith

Lovely food and lovely people always smaily and asking how your day's going

Уникални вкусотии, а обслужването е на ниво.

THE BEST FOR MILES,LOVELY COD AND CHIPS,CLEAN PREMISES,POLITE FAST SERVICE,GOLDEN CRISPY COD LOVELY TASTY WHITE FISH.FORGET THE REST TRY THE BEST 😁😁😁🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

Fish and chips was really tasty!

Great freshly fried fish and chips! Delicious large portions that came without dripping in grease that you would normally associate with fried food. Good value for money!

Absolutely faultless! Delicious large portions that came without dripping grease that you normally associate with fresh fried batter. Good value for money

Too much batter in the fish and the quality of the fish and batter is poor. The chips taste stale and as though they were cooked days ago. Not a place I would recommend at all.

Charged me £11.50 for small fish, large chips and a can of pop, they couldn’t get me out of shop quick enough. Felt very uncomfortable. The fish was greasy, left half of it. Worst experience I’ve had in a long time. I will not be going back to this place. Avoid!! save yourself a bad experience. You’ve been warned!!!