Clare fish & chip shop in St Edmundsbury

The food was actually ok and fresh! The staff member can only imagine it’s the owner was unbelievably rude & unhelpful we are staying here for the weekend so we are not local - she seemed friendly to the locals! Our money is just as good as anyone else’s and some courtesy would not go a miss! HOW CAN YOU NOT UNDERSTAND COD & CHIPS??? Unbelievable rudeness! Avoid if your not local!

Don’t believe these opening times. They stop serving way before and only sell the cold left overs. The owner was also so rude and unhelpful. Shame.

Popped over whilst staying at landmark trust Ancient House (a brilliant property). Had cod and chips. Lightly battered and cod very soft and tender. Generous portions of chips. Also tasty and not greasy. Place was sparkling clean. Service very friendly. A pleasure to shop there abd we greatly enjoyed our meal.

The fish & chips used to be dreadful then improved greatly and are still very good. Unfortunatly let down by the rudest server imaginable. So many locals now use the Glemsford chippy because of her attitude

The fish is the best I’ve ever had from a chippy Sadly Chips were just ok Set in a lovely Suffolk village Clares is nearly the best Need to get Chips better

Exactly what you want from your local fish and chip shop. Fresh fish, lovely chips, and even some great vegetarian options for the non fish people.

This little fish and chip shop is in the lovely town of Clare. The shop has been sorted for social distancing. The food is well cooked and service is very good.

Ignore the bad reviews (they’re very old and the place has possibly changed management!). I’ve been coming here since moving to Clare in March and it is lovely. Really nice fresh, crispy fish, perfectly cooked chips and quick service. I recommend the breaded mushrooms too.

I’ve always had good friendly service in and take out Excellent food Good location in pretty village

On the old High Street, opposite the magnificent church, this is largely a takeaway establishment, with just two garden patio-style tables for dining-in. Our second visit, since many months ago, as we live a distance away, and again we were not disappointed. Cooked fresh while we waited a short time and just delicious fish and chips. Nice staff, just perfect and very reasonably priced - about 10 pounds for the two of us. A perfect place for a visitor to take the weight off their legs in this very historic town and some magnificent buildings immediately opposite, dating from the 1400s.

Called in lunchtime for cod and chips the first time I have been here for about 40 years. Ate them in my car and really enjoyed them Obviously they take a pride as very clean chips.and tasty fish.

The cooking fat is top quality, the chips are good but everything else is of the frozen variety and disappointing. One size only of all fish and little flesh evident compared to batter .

I live in the mountains of northern Spain and there is one thing that I miss above all and that's a good fish and chips. When I come back to visit family in Essex my first port of call is a chippy. This time I've struck gold. The Claire chip shop has the best home made chips I've had in years and the fish is really good too. There's not much more to say other than that I have visited this oasis of deliciousness three times in the last two weekends and I'll most definitely be back again soon.

Wonderful cod and haddock with nicely done chips!! Highly recommended. situated on the High Street and easily accessible - you can even eat in!

Went to this fish and chip shop last Friday to get a take away, it was about 7.00pm and I could see that there was a bit of a line outside which I always think is good because people are willing to wait, which is a good sign. The young girl took my order which was fish and chips twice, and we had to wait for about 10 minutes which I didn't mind .when we got our order home and tasted it it was lovely, the fish wasn't greasy but crispy and the chips were also lovely , eating it took me back to my younger days when you used to get a decent fish and chips and not like some of the rubbish you can get in some of the shops.shame we was only on hoilday when we went to this shop otherwise I would use it all the time.

This fish shop is a god send for the people in Clare, prices good quality really good,and very friendly

As a family of 6, we absolutely love the food from here. It’s always cooked beautifully and their chips really are the best we’ve had. Service is fantastic and staff are always polite, friendly and helpful. We have been to Clare fish & chips many times now and the price to feed us all is very good considering how good it tastes, I’d be happy to pay more.

I stumbled onto this place by accident. Really glad I did. Amazing food and incredible prices. I wish I ordered more. I’m looking forward to getting back to finish eating my way through the menu.

We live in Glemsford which has its own fish and chip shop so the fact that we drive several miles to Clare to buy fish and chips from this shop speaks for itself.

Always get our fish and chips here. Most times there is a queue, but always worth waiting for. Good value for money.

Food cooked and kept warm but otherwise good value and quick service. We ordered a fish and half size of chips which is good for those who dont want a full portion. Closed on Mondays.

We got fish and chips from here on our day of arrival for a short break and it was very nice and reasonably priced

Portion sizes could be bigger and be prepared to wait a while for any order to be fulfilled as everything is more or less cooked when ordered rather than having some food kept on the hot plates like some other chip shops do.

This is a small fish and chip shop but always cooks to order. The food is always tip top and the young staff are trained well. Overall this rates amongst the very best I have ever visited! You can dine in too if you get in quick as there are 2 tables and 8 chairs.

Coming back from a function with a desire for some chips, we came across Clare Fish and Chip shop, opposite the impressive Clare church. I have to say they were fantastic, and super value given the size of the large portion (only 15p more than the regular portion, so why not).

This is primarily a takeaway establishment as it only has two tables, each for up to four people. We passed by today and were lucky it was empty and sat down to a lunch of one plaice and one large cod. The fish was tip-top, fresh fish deep fried to absolute perfection. Served on paper, on a plastic tray, jst right. Chips were maybe a bit ordinary but nothing can compare with that fish. Situated just down the High Street, opposite the magnificent church but not all that easy to notice. Look for dark red paint, the premises look quite like a house from down the street. Don't give up. Ask a local person if you need to. Very good value, too, got change from ten pounds for two !

A really good fish and chip shop, always busy but friendly staff. Really good team time treat, tasty, well cooked and would definitely recommend. It's a regular for us as a family.

We visited on a Friday early in the evening and the shop was busy, but we only had a short wait. The staff were helpful and friendly. The food was excellent and we all really enjoyed it. Excellent value for money. Will certainly be returning :)

Visited recently just before lunch time closing. Cod cooked to order and absolutely delicious! Will definitely call again.

We are now regular customers of this chip shop as we have found consistently their food to be fresh, crisp and very reasonably priced. Be prepared for a wait, as food is cooked to order but well worth the wait compared to other chip shops who cook and leave the food standing.

Thought fish and chips would be ideal before heading off to the Pub.The shop was busy,usually an indicator as to the quality of the food.we weren't disappointed ,after a 10 minute wait our order arrived,three cod and chips.Large pieces of white fish with good batter and lots of chips.The new owners have got it right.

Best fish I've ever had. Very efficient service. Nice people and food can be ordered by telephone. Shop easy to find

As the only chippy in Clare (I think) it could drop its standards and rely on a 'captured audience' but it doesn't. Nice fish, saveloys, and chips.

I have 'taken away' good fish and chips from this shop for many years and they have always been good and reasonably priced, the staff and very freindly

Lovely fish and chips. Good menu to choose from. Great staff. Can even dine in as they have a few tables and chairs

Excelente pescado y patatas fritas a un precio muy razonable. El único inconveniente es que está en una ciudad pequeña no abierto demasiadas horas. Sin duda le doy cinco estrellas para el tradicional bacalao para llevar y patatas fritas. ⭐ ️ ⭐ ️ ⭐ ️ ⭐ ️ ⭐ ️

Traditional fish and chip shop with seating inside. The fish is very large reasonably priced, definitely worth a visit if you are in the area.

Pescado siempre bastante buena aldea y patatas fritas. Algunas mesas dentro si quieres a sentarse y comer.

Un chips tradicional que no puede ser derrotada por precio o servicio. El personal es muy amable y la tienda tiene un menú variado.

This is my local chippy and is very popular. The food is always excellent and there is a good choice of food and sides.

We have a caravan rally in Clare in the middle of the year and find the fish & Chips very good that we have been going back for the last 7 years we have around 60 take away meals and its always ready on time a smiling face. Cant wait for this year

great little fish and chip shop.been in the same hands for years,friendly,and great fish and chips,or many other things that they sell,two inside tables to eat at if you wish.

A small, family run establishment with two small tables inside.Food is OK, portions are however famously small. Honestly, even if I lived in Clare, I would still drive to neighbouring village Glemsford to get my chips.

A Friday night ritual, great quality and amazing value. We feed a family of 4 got just over £20 which compared to other takeaways is about half the price.

These are the best fish and chips we have ever bought. They are so well cooked, th chips are perfect, and served by the family staff.

It's great for a quick bite to eat and it's normally quite quick. The chips are pretty good and I enjoy the food I get from here.

For years my Dad told me how lovely the Fish and Chips were in Clare-today I decided to try it and he wasn't lying. Best I have tasted and good value.

I have lived in Clare for near on 13/14 years now and I must say I have seen the chip shop have it's down moments, however what they are doing now is a great improvement, the chips are crispier and the fish is fresh. The battered sausages are their top product though! And you can buy wallies separately as a side (gherkins)

This was my very first trip to England and we'd had a busy schedule. We were only in Clare for an overnight and we were walking around, enjoying the beautiful evening. My cousin saw the fish place and wanted to get some. I really wasn't interested because it was late and we were gonna have a big breakfast in the morning. I complied tho and I'm so glad I did! Probably the best fish & chips I've ever had! I would trade it for a big breakfast any day! ;) We did have to wait for it to be cooked, but it was fresh and delicious. I hope to return to Clare again some day and when I do, I will be stopping here for sure. The staff was very friendly as well - that made it even nicer.

I have a golden rule with Fish and Chip establishment, There has to be a que because then the fat will be boiling hot and the batter cooked rather than the fish. I stopped there one Friday night for a take away and there was no que but I reasoned that being in a very small town they were cooking according to customers. IT WAS RUBBISH the batter was poor but the fish was like rubber where it had been in the hot cabinet far to long.As for the chips they were soggy. I will never be going back there as long as I live.

Clare fish and chip shop is always a must stop shop. The food is very tasty, reasonably priced and a great variety too.

We tried this shop very recently whilst on a day trip to Clare and surrounding villages. The lady was very friendly and chatted to us while cooking our food freshly. The fish was lovely and chips okay.

Yes you have to wait a few minutes to get the food cooked - better that than having a soggy old fishy waiting for someone to claim it! Service is pleasant and the portions are substantial.

Always fresh, great tasting food plus good old fashioned friendly service. A short wait is well worth it as your food is cooked to order. The portions are very generous and I can highly recommend the chicken and chips and sausages in batter.

It's the only chip shop in the area, very small portions & greasy chips, nothing available unless you wait for it to be cooked.

I have been using this fish and chip shop since I moved to Clare in 1995. I have to say that I've not tasted better anywhere else and my two sons would agree. Even when we went to an award winning one in scotland we thought clare was better. The quality has always been very good and fish definitely fresh. It's good value for money, with large pieces of fish. If timed right you can get it served straight away, but sometimes you might wait for 5 mins if they've just put some fresh in the fryer. At least you know it's fresh.

If you're in a hurry - don't bother. The owner seems to cook to order, so be prepared for a wait. However - the portions are so small, they are not worth waiting for. She does do a good curry sauce, though.

Recently tried this fish and chip shop as its the only one around - disappointing. The fish was on its last legs - very dry and yet full of grease......chips soggy - my friend had a steak pie which was bland. Surely they would have a captive audience if they upped their game?

As I live near this chip shop I have given it the benefit of the doubt a few times, and for the second time now Ive been given off fish, thats also badly cooked, also the actual shop could do with a good clean.