Fountain's in Sunderland

I've visited Fountains on a few occasions, the last being just that. THE LAST... The fish batter was very greasy and the chips greasy aneamic looking and limp. To top it all off when I opened it the fish was plonked on top of the chips, rendering the chips to taste soggy.. Bit of a treck but Colmans in South shields is superb.

The "food" if you can even call it that. The fish tasted like it had been sitting out for days, with a texture reminiscent of rubber. I've had better fish sticks from the frozen food aisle at the discount store. The chips, if you can call them that, were a soggy, greasy mess. It's as if they were determined to drain every ounce of joy from the potato. To top it all off, the prices were exorbitant for the culinary catastrophe they dared to serve. I've had better meals from a school cafeteria at half the price. In conclusion, Fountains Fish n' Chip is a culinary nightmare that should be avoided at all costs. Save your taste buds and your wallet from this atrocity of a dining experience.

Bad fish & I found bones in it, I'd rather Ocean Fish & Chips Restaurant, not only that there was horrible serice. I also found cockroaches in the cracks in the wall. Horrible service, don't recommend.

Best fish and chips around, we travel from Gateshead as there's no other chippy like it. 😋 Fish cooked fresh from order. The owner and employees are all friendly and chat with all the customers.

The only problem with Fountain's is that once you've eaten their Fish lot you'll not go anywhere else - enough said!

Thompson Park Bowling Club had an alfresco fish & chip lunch from Fountains (Ernie's) at our end of season day. The members loved it!

Great service, friendly staff and absolutely gorgeous fish and chips. Fish is huge and we'll worth the money. 5 ⭐

we decided to give this place a try after recommendations..Social distancing is in place and very well organized. Prices very good..and the best fish and chips I have tasted..cooked to order, fresh and very hot..will definitely be returning.

Best chippy for miles, perfect fish, chips and red-hot, great service with a good price. My family come up from Liverpool and the first thing they say, is fountains open yet.

Was here tonight for tea as couldn’t be bothered to cook I had fish and chips hubby had extra large fish and chips it was massive we regularly go here it’s by far the best fish and chips in the north east the staff are lovely and friendly absolutely delicious

Regular visit this fish shop staff friendly fish and chips always good and reasonably priced.Neverhave to wait long even though it is very popular

Called here today for tea after swimming with my two grandsons I had fish and chips and grandsons had sausage and chips it was massive portions and lots of batter absolutely delicious the staff are lovely and friendly greet you as you walk in the door would definitely recommend

Been here today for our tea it’s by far the best fish and chips in Sunderland portions are massive and loads of batter delicious

Just been for a fish lot with batter and the queue alone proves how popular it is. Plenty of staff meant I didn’t wait long though. Fish isn’t greasy and was cooked to perfection. Chips and batter lovely! What a gem! Will be back as no decent chip shops on my doorstep anymore.

What a find this place was, the fish is lovely, we had the cod bites, as we heard the fish is really large, about four each is more than enough with one portion of chips. The peas were nice too. Really liked the batter as it wasn't too heavy. Prices were very reasonable. This will be my chippy of choice now!

Best fish and chips you will get we don’t go anywhere else. Large cod and chips more than enough for 2 people and good value for money too.

Went here after getting weighed at fat class for a cheat meal omg it was delicious all freshly cooked and well done chips and loads of batter mmmm staff are lovely and friendly will definitely be back

Order your fish when you arrive as it is cooked fresh. Limited opening times but well worth a visit. Chips are good too.

This is the best fish and chips in Sunderland fish is lovely and white batter is light and crisp and it's real chips

great food what fish and chips staff and food top notch just cannot beat them if you have not tried them never know what you are missing all I can say is mmmmmmmmmmm.

want a nice fish n chips fountains is the place to go service good staff lovelly very clean shop very extensive menu

Not many proper chippies like this anymore - a treat every time Good food, well cooked and great service

Ordered 40£ worth of food from here today fish bytes were amazing chips are lush only bad point is the curry sauce apart from that best fish and chips around sunderland

Knowing that I was going to be in the Sunderland area for a few hours, I searched the reviews and came across this place. Had to drive about 5 miles or so to get there, but it was well worth it. Ordered a large haddock (cooked to order) and chips "open". Large tray, large fork and batter scraps for six quid. Superb quality and service. P.S. Three sizes of cod and haddock available and the fish patties looked substantial as well. Highly recommended.

The food here is spot on fish are huge and really tasty,fish bytes are really tasty only problem is mushy peas are watery and not mushy. A little tip to anybody wanting fish on a friday phone your order in

We really enjoyed our takeaway meal from here..Although a little pricey it was worth it. We will definitely go back here. Although very busy the queue went down quickly.

Me and my family have been going here for years. Every friday for probably 20 years. You will not get better anywhere. Ernie knows his stuff! We won't go anywhere else for our friday fish and chips :)

Great service cooked to order and fresh , small fish £2.90 same as a large anywhere else try u not regret.

Beautiful fresh food great value for money clean shop with lovely pleasant staff best chippy ever highly recomended

Siempre conseguir un pescado fantástico servicio bien preparado en gran masa y una buena elección en el menú para satisfacer a todos los bolsillos.

This really is the best fish and chip shop in Sunderland. Pick a time when the father is frying and it is even better. It closes around 8pm so do not dither - get there quickly.

Go here every week for fish and chips. Simply the best anywhere. Yummy. Staff always cheerful and always happy.

This was a top fish shop years ago.then it went downhill after it was sold . But then they bought it back and it's back to its top rated fish shop.every opportunity I get I tell people about the quality and great size portions you get at a fair price.worse case scenario you try it once and may not like it..yeah right.you will go back like everyone else.

Excellent quality, always fresh and hot, wouldn't go anywhere elseGood value for money, very clean premises

Havny heard any bad comments about this fishy.shuts early on an evening as it doesn't have to stay ppem all hours to sell its stock. Great portions for a fair price

Best quality fish and chips in the Sunderland area. Oil changed regularly so food never greasy or discoloured. Friendly staff and reasonable prices. What more could you want?

Fountains are the best choppy around .Don't go to reds. Could not find the fish inside batter and absolutely no taste at all. Fountains are the ones we go back to...they were closed tonight hence the change..

The way chip shops should be! A good range of food to go and never an issue to cook something fresh while you wait. Both Ernie and Chris give a good old fashioned service and the food is second to none! The battered haggis is also spot on!!

Absolutely lovely food. Great value. Well recommended. Best chip shop in Sunderland!!! Never had any complaints about this place.

Been going to Fountains once a week for several years. The cod is always fresh and white the chips are perfect. The portions are huge considering the cost which is 25% less than my local shop never ever had a bone and Ernie the owner is friendly as is the staff. The shop is spotless too

Wonderful fish and chips great price friendly staff always good quality batter very crispy only draw back chips can be a bit greasy sometimes

One of the best fish n chip shops in sunderland plenty of choice and prices ok nice clean shop and family run

Not as good as it used to be always had fabulous fish and chips until recently now very greasy and not as good as usual

the fish is cooked to perfection, good helping and good value, would not go anywhere else for our fish and chips.

One of the best chip shops in Sunderland, Reasonably priced and lovely food. Shop is exceptionally clean and staff are so friendly. Fast and efficient service.