Doc's Fish and Chips in Down

Used to be big lovers of Docs and its food but it just hasn't been the same since its makeover in May 2024. It has lost its way a little bit, it doesn't know exactly what it is. It used to be a combined fish and chips takeway with dinning in, but it now aims itself as a restaurant experience but with the same expectations. Menu options are now not what they used to be, no battered options on menu other than fish for example. And when customisations or variations are requested we got told a hard no, the chef doesn't accomdate changes so the kitchen is no longer as accommodating as it used to be. Also, as others have said, service is very slow and staff are very by the book. We waited close to an hour for our three mains, all of which were straight off the menu as no customisations were allowed as I said, so no excuses. As I said we used to be big lovers of Docs but unfortunately for them there are many other options now available along the main, including some great pubs, that do much better food and service. I just can't really figure out any what Docs is anymore with regard to its identify, food and service.

I have to say I've only been here twice, but I will be going more often. Always busy, a good sign, but worth waiting for. Excellent, courteous staff, menu suits everyone. Keenly priced, lively restaurant.

Had a fantastic meal here. Portion sizes were huge, food was delicious and the staff were super helpful and friendly. Price was great for the amount of food received. One of us had a dairy allergy and this was noted when ordering. When the main selected wasn’t suitable, the server came back with an annotated menu to help find an alternative - this was excellent! Would have no hesitation to go back.

Very disappointed food was cold toasted sandwich was ok staff not friendly and had to call girl to take our order won’t be back

I honestly can't fault the food or the table service but on arriving there was a bit of a qué which is understandable and accepted but the guy who was seating everyone needs a good kick up his backside...kept groups waiting because he had two single guys to seat...a 20 minute unnecessary wait and to make things worse the table we were allocated was sitting empty for 15 of the 20 minutes...but asi said the table service and the food was very good...and the price was surprisingly very reasonable....hasn't put me of..I will return and would recommend it ..but please sort the seating guy out ..

Overall a pleasant meal though my fish was definitely overcooked. Also charged £3 for a jug of dilute for the kids which I thought was somewhat embarrassing considering what we had spent on a whole.

Can't comment on the food as we weren't allowed to order. One of our party has a nut allergy and on mentioning this to the server we were advised that there would be cross contamination due to how food was prepared, and nothing could be done about it so we weren't allowed to order. First time this has ever happened to us anywhere in the UK. Can't understand why this isn't explicitly noted on the menu as we had checked menus beforehand. Enjoyed a really great meal elsewhere in Newcastle where staff could not have been more helpful.

Terminamos tarde de nuestra excursión en el bosque Tollymore y tuvimos la gran suerte de poder comer aquí, ya que la cocina no cerraba por la tarde. El fish and chips me pareció delicioso y el precio no está nada mal. La zona de la costa en Newcastle es preciosa, vale la pena comer y luego darse un paseo por allí a pesar de los repentinos cambios de tiempo. Lo recomiendo y volvería si me dejase caer de nuevo por Irlanda.

We stayed in Newcastle for 3 nights and had dinner in Docs twice as it was that good. The menu is really extensive and Pat and his team cannot do enough for you. Although it’s a very busy spot, the atmosphere is relaxed and professional. The food is so fresh and tasty and really reasonably priced. Would definitely recommend it and will be back. Try to get a seat at the window and watch the world go by.

Just managed to get in here before they closed. So glad we did, I had scampi and chips and the scampi was the best I’ve had (and it’s my go to so I’ve had a lot!) My partner had the cod and chips which he also enjoyed

Not impressed today .I go here quiet alot sit in mostly.. but today was no⁹t impressed with my fish it was awful hard thick batter hardly any cod in the fish

Visited with my daughter for a light bite. I had the hangover burger surprisingly finished it all... so much going on but it all worked. Food was served promptly and fresh, staff were very very good and generous with their time. Well run and nice family environment. Highly recommended 👌

Have been here many times and the food is always excellent,the staff are lovely and helpful fish and chips peas and salad Amazing

Very reasonable priced food, quick friendly service and nice and clean. The place was packed with other diners which shows you how popular it is (that's always a good thing) Definitely will be back!

So pleased to have been able to have battered fish and chips that were gluten free. What a treat and delicious. Was even brought gluten free vinegar specially. The rest of our meals were excellent as well. Highly recommend.

Fantastic fish and chips and the staff were so friendly and helpful. All three of us thought the fish and chips were among the best we’ve ever tasted and the manager was super helpful, service was amazing! Would highly recommend and worth eating in! 👍

The best fish an chips in Co.Down...we where recommend this spot by our Guest House Host an boy was he right. The atmosphere I'd friendly if a little mad cause it's so busy the staff where lovely and very efficient. The menu is great doing a wide selection of food. The sit in restaurant menu is different from the take away chippy menu but both where really busy we took that as a good sign. The portions are a good size the food was lovely and warm an it tasted amazing. We will definitely be back the nxt time we are down this way and I will be advising all our friends an family to do the same. We ordered 2 fish an chips a coke and a glass of wine (which was lovely) and it was £36 we were going to stay for dessert but where stuffed after dinner. Honestly can't fault it best spot in Newcastle to eat

Took a group of ladies from Belfast to this restaurant, excellent attention from manager and staff from booking through the whole experience. Food excellent, service prompt and friendly staff. Will be back.

Excellent food and service definitely worth a visit can’t fault anything been a few times and has always been outstanding has a variety off meals but there fish & chips are the best in County Down

We have been to Newcastle many times but never tried this great restaurant. So impressed with the friendly service & delicious food. So much to choose from on the menu & all was like a home cooked meal. What a treat & very welcome having just arrived on the plane from England. Will definitely return!

We go to this place many times. The food is brilliant. Staff so friendly and helpful. Super selection. Food cooked on the premises. Would highly recommend.

Friendly staff and the place is nice though a little dark at the back. Food was excellent. Plenty of choice on menu. Reasonable prices. Would definitely return.

Stayed two days in Newcastle and ate here and then came back 2nd night of our stay as well, it was so good. Popular place to had a queue for a little while in bank holiday weekend to get a table. Super efficient and hard...

I have been visiting Docs restaurant in Newcastle co.down. what a beautiful food and lovly staff. Thank you very much

I had a toastie and asked for a little mayonnaise only to be charged £1.50 for an eggcup of it on my bill. An absolute disgrace never ever been charged for a very tiny pot of mayonnaise before ever. Will never be back !!!!!!

Amazing food as always at Docs. On the day I visited, they were very short staffed and under a lot of pressure, however, this did not affect the food and service we received. We knew it was extremely busy and there would be a bit...

Fantastic seafood chowder, the kind of quality you'd anticipate in a top-end restaurant for twice the price. Nice decor, friendly staff. If you're in Newcastle, this is definitely worth a visit.

Food was wonderful, staff are friendly and helpful. Comfortable and clean. Extensive menu. Will definitely be back! Pat & Sam

Stopped here for lunch, I had seafood chowder which was delicious and a huge portion. My boyfriend had the hunters chicken and was equally good. Will definitely visit next time we're in town!

Great menu with plenty to choose from for adults and kids. They have all the usual chippy favourites as well as other dishes you might not expect. They honey chilli chicken was lovely. It's so good to see a chippy that has a sit-in option...

We have visited many times. Always delicious. There has been times tgat we had to wait for a table but tge wait was worth it. Good value and good quality food

We arrived just before it got busy and got a table ok. This cafe was a bit noisy but the food was delicious and large portion, gratefully received. Would go here again, and the prices were not too steep for lunchtime menu.

Family of 6 sat down for breakfast. I was last to order and asked to swap hash browns for potatoe bread. Old man with glasses said hes not “ chopping and changing” anything in a extremely rude way. Even tho he already done it for...

Called in on spec for an evening meal. My brother in law and me had the mixed grill and every aspect of the meal was lovely. My brother in law even tried peppercorn sauce for the first time and is now a convert. My wife...

Myself and my partner went for breakfast, we were seated promptly and it was a quick wait for our food. We both had the docs fry and it was no issue removing a few items. Order was correct. Coffee was delicious! The food was good...

Meal and service perfect. Les plats et le service sont parfaits. A découvrir sans hésitation pour les voyageurs à Newcastle...

Seated quickly. We were asked where we preferred to sit, at the window or the back. Staff member was friendly and took our drink order of tea and soft drink immediately. We considered the menu and when the drinks came, I mentioned I was coeliac...

Visited here a few weeks ago on a weekday day out to Newcastle with my 5 year old and newborn baby. Most of the staff were very friendly, the girls up at the bar area at the front were so cheery and brought me hot...

Wow! What a total letdown, entered this half full cafe at 11am. Did not have to wait long to be seated, however I requested a window seat, which was available, but the owner/my sever was miffed that I had even dared to ask for this...

My experience at Doc's was AMAZING from start to finish... At LONG LAST I have found somewhere I can eat and trust the chef's whole heartedly. The owner of this fabulous restaurant came over personally to describe the GF options. The GF Battered Fish with...

Carry out of haddock and chips with french fried onions. Staff were professional and engaging. Environment clean and there is a good vibe for sitting in. Took our food home to Dundrum to eat. Fish well cooked and tasty but the batter had gone soggy....

This adorable local eatery just won a food award for “The Best Restaurant in Northern Ireland!” Delicious beer battered shrimp scampi and Hunter’s Chicken! Great menu with lots of choices and options. Burger sounded incredible. Fries were perfectly fried. Large portions too. Pat and Daniel...

As usual fabulous meal here. Staff also terrific. Fish and chips the very very best . Although my hubbie always gets mixed grill or steak sandwich. Puddings are excellent also and best Peroni beer

Now I know what perfect fish and chips are. The batter is crisp all the way through, the chips are great, and the extras (the little rocket, tomato, spring onion and parmesan salad) are very nicely done.

very very tasty food, very friendly and attentive staff, great atmosphere and absolutely spotless. looking forward to our next visit, big thanks to Pat, Emma and all the other staff.

My wife and I visited Newcastle Co Down and found ourselves parked outside Doc’s restaurant in the Main Street. Once a fish & chip shop this is now a restaurant with a very varied menu at surprisingly good value for money prices. My wife had...

Was in Newcastle Easter Tuesday and decided to treat kids and my mum. Not impressed at all have eaten here before. Place was busy waited for a table..when seated waited for almost half for waitress to take drinks order as she was only doing drinks...then...

Tasty food at great prices. So good we visited it two days in a row. Child friendly, and conveniently placed on the Main Street.

Thank you guys for the great time, food was very tasty and Staff very welcome. We will recommend to everyone.

Having just climbed up and down Slieve Donard, I needed some refreshments and came across Doc's Fish and Chips. The restaurant has a good system in place where they give you a buzzer which activates when your meal is ready. I had my meal by...

Had a fantastic roast beef dinner today. 3 thick slices of beef, roast and mashed potatoes, a selection of veg and tasty gravy. I can even forgive the fact that there was no yorkshire pudding. The roasts here really are hard to beat.

Went as a family of 4 and stood at door for about 15 minutes waiting to be seated, multiple members of staff walked past us and never acknowledged us and when someone finally came over there was no sorry for the wait or how are...

Fantastic food and service in a lovely smal restaurant. We decided to eat in, and honestly it was like eating in any other restaurant, the waiters were lovely, service was prompt, and the food came quickly too. The food itself was lovely and well presented....

We went to Docs for the breakfast menu. We ordered the American style Breakfast. There was only 4 people in the restaurant. But the service for pancakes took 20 minutes. Seemed ok when it eventually arrived. My pancake tasted funny, and when I flipped over...

The place was very busy and yet we weren’t too long unto we had our food. This is one of the very few places that I have had a proper blue steak, it was “cooked” to perfection and was so tasty, staff were friendly even...

Now licensed and offering much more than fish’n’chips (though I went for the scampi!), this restaurant is now clearly worth the same five stars. The lasagna was first class too, so any option is likely to pay off. Very pleasant atmosphere too. This is a...

We visited doc's today for a coffee and light snack. After waiting for 5 minutes for a table (in an empty cafe), we were advised (rudely) that we could not have sandwiches as it was 5 minutes after they were available. When we asked if...

Stopped in for fish and chips and a Fanta service was great and food was good but due to the price I would not recommend this establishment I expect to pay a price for good food but to charge £14.35 for fish supper and Fanta...

Just had the steak deal and it was absolutely amazing. Good food amazing staff. Docs is a must visit when you are in Newcastle.

Called in on visit to Newcastle. It was early evening .Queue at door. We were seated quickly i was happy to see it served alcohol. Service was fast and food excellent. Obviously food was freshly cooked. I would recommend the food and the bill was...

We all enjoyed the food. The prawns were especially good. We’ll definitely be back. Thanks to all the staff at Doc’s for a lovely dining experience.

Nice clean place family friendly. Great value for money.Food was delicious my fish was perfectly done.Staff is very friendly and helpful we come in with no reservation and the man find table for us .Absolutely recommended

Nearly the worst chippy in Newcastle. Over priced and the chips weren’t even nice, staff not friendly and polite, made to feel like a nuisance for just going and ordering fish and chips. I now prefer to go to the one beside Lidl, the fish...

Friends had recommended Docs for the best fish and chips in Newcastle, they'd been coming here for years. First time we tried them. Really disappointed, on the way home in the car you could smell the fat the food was cooked in, and it wasn't...

We have been to Doc’s on several occasions, and have never been disappointed. The place is extremely clean, and the staff are very professional, efficient and good at what they do. The food has been great every time we have gone. The kids menu has...

We were lucky to get a table in this busy restaurant on a Saturday night in these Covid times. Choice from the menu was very good and we all enjoyed our meal, choice of beverages was also very good. Service quick and efficient from friendly...

We had a lovely meal. Very impressed with the Covid procedures! Extremely friendly staff, prompt service and excellent value for money.

my family had fish and chips last night it was delicious highly recommend I liked that it came in a box bc we had takeaway

Whenever you're in Newcastle, you just HAVE to get fish and chips, so definitely go to Doc's. They have the option to dine in or take away. Their covid safety measures are very good. All staff wearing masks, screens up, one way system, different areas for ordering and collection (takeway area). I love their mushy peas and tartar sauce with the huge piece of fish and chips so much. My boyfriend got the chicken kebab with chips and curry sauce which had a load of chicken in the pitta. Good quality food for a reasonable price.

We called in for breakfast on Saturday. The staff were all very pleasant and the food was delicious.

Came in for a family breakfast Food was tasty and a good choice on the menu Staff could do with a bit more training on

Fresh fish great fast food bistro style restaurant. The staff are friendly but not OTT. Will be back ! Thank you

Staff were pleasant, food was beautiful and 50% off was a great bonus, £12.50 for 2 kids meals an adult meal and 3 cokes was a bargain. Chicken burger was beautiful and the chips were lovely

We visited Docs on Wednesday Lunchtime while the Eat out to Help out scheme was on. Before you enter you have to be wearing a facemask and before you are shown to a table the waiter pumped hand sanitizer into our hands. This is especially reassuring during the times. Our order was taken quickly and the food soon followed. My partner had the Fish and Chips and I had the chicken kebab with a side of chips. All food was delicious and well worth the money, especially since it was 50% off even though I'd of happily paid full price. My only criticism would be that no contact information was taken from us for a contact tracing.

Had a meal here last week and twice takaways, always good food, great service too. They are now licenced which is great for a wee glass os something.

Used to rate Docs very highly, however, recently the standard of fish has declined.Also, the staff can be quite rude as others have pointed out, they almost react like THEY are doing YOU a favour. Not acceptable when there are other good chippies in town with good customer service!

We come to Newcastle several times each year, and always enjoy our take away from docs. I have say, on today's trip I have never been so disappointed. I ordered a beef burger, which came as a dry bap with a plain burger - no mayo, no ketchup, no salad. made it tasteless.We were also missing a bottle fanta, a bottle water and a small chip. never had service like this in Docs before. will gave to rethink our eating out next time.

Doc's was really busy today, but that was no excuse for the bald man at the front of the chip shop taking orders to be rude and impatient with an elderly couple just because they couldn't remember their order number.We all observed this happening as we waited for our food, not really good enough, some people said he's always like that...? The food was satisfactory.

One of the best fast food places I've ever had. We got recommended and it didn't disappoint at all! Very attentive Customer service and very delicious food

Absolutely fantastic, if you want too taste real fish (fresh) and chips go no further than Doc's. The service is 1st rate and friendly, and the value is unmatched.

My parents enjoy a Doc's!! It's the only takeaway my Dad will eat from. So during this lockdown you can imagine my surprise to see their shutters up when I called at the bank in Newcastle.Telephone orders only. With a delivery/collection service. The phone is really busy. Although I eventually got to order my Dad his SURPRISE tea.Thanks so much to Doc's Staff, you made an old man very happy. Your customers definitely appreciate you being there.Keep safe & Thankyou

I have mixed emotions about my visit today. I was seated quickly and handed menus. In fact four different waiters asked me if I was ready to order,more or less as soon as I had just looked at menu.A good problem,if a little irritating.I ordered prawn cocktail starter. It came reasonably quickly but was nothing special. A handful of shrimps on top of a mound of iceberg lettuce on top of malty unbuttered wheaten bread,with marie rose sauce.It lacked colour and cucumber,tomato and a cherry would have lifted it presentation wise. Taste wise the wheaten was the best part.For main I had a glazed beef kebab with a salad side.A rather small pitta bread filled with lettuce and coarse cut large tomato and cold mini pieces of steak. The side salad was again a handful of iceberg and coarse cut tomato with a wee wee bit of peppers.Poor presentation and lack of colour or taste.A family with a spoiled young girl screeching and running up and down the bench seats in her shoes was disgusting and unhygienic. She pawed all over the tables whilst an unconcerned mother sat on. and showed no concern especially in the middle of coronavirus.The manager wiped the seats before new customers say beside. But never touched the tables and I am sure would not have done seat only I had complained.I finished with a rather weak and luke warm latte coffee.At 19 stg it is decidedly average fare for what is basically a fish and chippy trying to be more up market.A few tweaks of colour or worcester sauce would have made such a difference plus warm meat.I will go back for fish as I did previously.The staff were good and friendly.Pity about the food.

Excellent freshly cooked fish and chips, what’s more to love. Have been here before and couldn’t wait to return, it didn’t let me down as it was once again delicious. Can’t wait to get back. Definitely recommended so enjoy!

Our second visit in two weeks. Steak burger, Hunters Chicken, Chicken Pitta, Sausage & chip all sampled, and good. A busy place but very efficient and good service. Plenty on the plate - You’ll not leave hungry!

From the outside you would mistakenly think it’s just a sit-in chippy but Docs is much more than that. Their steak sandwich, chicken curry and fish is lovely. I have a vegetarian friend who was very impressed with her chickpea burger. Great value for money and big portion sizes.

I have went to this place for years. It was excellent, I had a club sandwich the last time and they sent the bread out burnt, but they did not charge me for the meal. I did not dine there for quite a bit of time. I was disgusted that we were not allowed to dine on the left hand side of building, my mum has many alements at 76 and she needs a bit of space to enjoy her food. The food was disgusting very very greasy, there was absolutely no customer service and I am very sorry to say I will never set foot in that place Again x

We had lunch here today and it wasn’t a very good experience. Firstly the restaurant wasn’t busy and we had to wait 45 minutes for our food.. 2 meals wasn’t much to ask and shouldn’t take that long when the place is empty!! When we arrived we didn’t get a very nice welcome, you can see into the kitchen when you walk in and the chefs were literally just standing around talking, joking and laughing when they should have been busy getting the food out!! We had to collect our own menus because the waiter didn’t come over to us and we had to wait a good while just for our drink order. When we eventually got our food after waiting 45 minutes it was terrible very small portions and the chips over cooked, we paid 30 pounds which was a total rip off for what we got I am not one to complain ever about paying for food if it’s worth it Docks however is a total disgrace!! There are better places to eat in Newcastle like the Italian restaurant two doors down from docks at the top of the street, at least in there the staff are friendly and the food worth paying for!! Not a good experience and we will never step foot over Docks door ever again.

Heard so many good thibgs about docs so decided to try their take away. My husband got fish and chips which were just ok. Fish was fresh but batter was very greasy. Chips were great! I opted for a pastie...i got home to find that their meat pastie was a beef burger in batter. It was very greasy. I was really disappointed that their pastie wasnt similar to a normal chippy pastie. I will try Docs again but will go for something different.

I am not a big fish eater but since I was I Ireland I thought I would give it a try. It was excellent!!! Highly recommend!!

My Partner and I went hear on a Saturday evening. we just happened to be walking up the street and had a look at the menu. He had the chicken supreme which he wasnt expecting when the plate came out he thought it was going to be something completely different. He was well pleased with the meal. I had the falafel burger which was absolutely delicious as well. We both had the brownie to finish recommend this too. So happy we found this place as if we had of drove through the town we may have missed this. Hope to back again soon.

A busy Saturday afternoon and me, my wife and son went fancied a bit.of lunch. As we were looking something light as we're cutting down, we decided on baked potatos but Docs didn't sell them. We opted for chicken sandwich one with salad. The sandwich was fine taste ways but the it was threw together and cut was brutal to say the least. The chef / cook needs to learn how to make a sandwich or else take the option off the menu. My son had sausage and chips which he ate and looked fine but in fairness Docs was not our first choice due to other eateries being packed. I suppose if you want to eat deep fried stuff and sit in, then Docs is ok but not for a decent lunch alternative not even a sandwich.

Good range of choices for kids and adults. The desserts are huge! Great service and happy staff. No rush to finish even though they had people waiting for seats.

Second time here and the service is still terrible!!! Doesn’t take much to be nice !! While the food is good they would need to pay a little more attention to service.

Wow, went on Monday for lunch, with my Wife Eleanor and daughter Sarah. I got the best Fish,Chips and Peas, with Tarter Sauce. Great,fast and friendly service from the Manager and Camilla. Lovely portion. Fish tasted the best I ever had got. Eleanor got Chicken Rap with Sweet Fries while Sarah got Roast Potatoes and Mash with Gravy. You must go to Docs...Class.."I'll be back".

I came to docs because it was my dads birthday and its his favourite place in town for fish and chips! ( he loved his dinner so thank you!) I asked what the vegan options were and I was told there was a falafel burger (which then turned out to have egg in it)...which left the chickpea curry, it was fine, but seemed like a throw something together kind of job. I'm aware this is not a vegan restaurant...but in this day and age you must consider all of your clientele...I'm disappointed and I hope you invest more time into making sure everybody can eat here in the future.

Called in for lunch with friends from Scotland. All four of us ate of the lunch menu. Two portions of fish gougons, one chicken gougons and a huge fry. Excellent food. Lovely dry crispy chips and batter. Jim never finishes his food but on this occasion, with the help of a ladder to climb the plate he cleared his plate. Spotlessly clean and helpful staff. I would definitely recommend Doc's.

The inside is absolutely immaculate, as are all of the staff. The service is prompt, efficient and always very pleasant. The prices are fantastic and the variety of the menu is vast - there's seriously something for everyone here from the most delicious plump and juicy burgers, over-stuffed baguettes, chicken curry, filled sodas, and hot dogs, to the icing on the cake, the main event, the big deal for anyone who loves fish: the cod. It is a thing of breathtaking beauty. The haddock is similarly gorgeous, too, I must add, and the scampi is battered and also divine, served with salad, a few chips and tartare sauc

Needed a quick meal after climbing Slieve Donard. We had cod and chips to takeaway. The fish was fresh and crisply battered, the chips were also nice and crisp. No complaints, we all enjoyed our food.

We went to docs yesterday for dinner it was very delicious I had the scampi which was amazing and the service was very good then I had the sticky toffee pudding which is my favourite pudding it was nice and quiet at docs it lovely seeing the chefs at work I would recommend docs to anyone

Took a drive down to Newcastle for the evening