Hoole Fish Bar in Cheshire West and Chester

After a long tiring day of train travel and equally tiring walking, we wanted something simple and good, a nice piece of cod perhaps. We found Hoole Fish Bar just down Ermine Street, its presence noted by a very funny fish above the door. Owned by a Chinese couple who’ve toiled here for over 20 years to make a better life for themselves, they were very kind and helpful to us when we ordered. (My wife, originally from British Hong Kong, spoke to the lady as best she could, but they couldn’t understand each other’s dialects…didn’t matter…) It is a counter service take away, it was cold and raining, so we asked if we could stand in a corner and eat. The lady said of course ( although it was a strange request!). She spoke to her husband, and they very graciously invited us into their home to enjoy our well prepared and very generous food in the warmth of their kitchen! We thanked them many times and parted with smiles, handshakes, and traditional bows! The World is really a very small place after all…

OK, fish. Chips and peas are terrible. Avoid if possible

Food was very nice freshly cooked while you wait

Had a takeaway from Seabreeze. My own was king prawn chowmein with chips. The food was awful. Normally a chowmein would have sliced veg of some sort and maybe medium thickness noodles with juices. These noodles were the very thin type and overcooked/very dry, no juice whatsoever. Six prawns and a very few (5 or 6) small slices of onion. The chips were hard and dry, certainly not fresh. Most of it went in the bin. Won't be ordering from there again. Awful meal.

first time trying under new management and it was excellent!

More than 3 years ago, I loved this chippy. Not anymore. Everytime I go in there just to get some chips, I have to wait on them because they put chips in to cook as and when people ask them. You're running a CHIPPY! Food quality isn't what it used to be AND it's more expensive. You're better off going to sea breeze just up the road. I can't imagine how long it takes them to do a more sophisticated meal off their extensive Chinese menu.

This chippy was our food stop before driving back to Blackpool. It was recommended by a cashier in Waitrose. The best chippy we have had and the couple serving were lovely 5 stars ⭐️

Spotless and such friendly service. Just a shame cash only otherwise would go more.

Now under new ownership and is back to being excellent, once again. I travel 7 miles to this takeaway, well worth the journey!

Food was nice large portions however my special fried rice spoilt by sauce onions broccoli water chestnuts and bamboo shoots and mushrooms chinese leaf half went in bin these don't belong in a fried rice dish

Average, portions are very small

Not a proper fish shop. Extensive Chinese menu, and the fish and chips was predictably dire. Hard dry chips, tasteless frozen fish.

Quite nice food too be fair. And good value

Been going for years. Go where you know

Fresh food, wonderfully friendly, polite, funny, kind, helpful, generous, laid-back, open-minded owners, large portions, an enormous menu and fast preparation. They have everything ranging from classic fish and chips to Asian takeout. Overall a lovely, personal experience making you feel right at home. Oh also great prices! We're on holiday here so we scratched together our last British pounds to get 5 huge meals for under 30 quid. It should be noted that they currently only take cash. PS: The portions may be a bit too large at times, but that's hardly an issue since you can just tell him when to stop :)

Excellent Fish and Chips! They take cash only, but that's OK, prices are reasonable. Many other dishes available as well.

Food is made fresh to order. Always good portion sizes and the owner is really lovely! The service is always friendly and welcoming! Not had the Chinese food from there just chips etc but would definitely and go back

Best duck spring rolls hands down! They're always packed with everything you want in a duck spring roll! And just heavenly.. I used to get 2 portions almost every day.. and the staff are great

I'm in Love. Had large chips cheese and gravey. Chips cooked fresh while I waited standard. This I'd the best Chinese chippy in chester by far. Chips always stunning. I highly recommend the tray specials at just 5 pounds a meal. We'll cooked tasty value for money. Extremely nice couple who have ran here for the last 6 months. Look after local customers eat local support your local take away. Affordable scrumptious food 10/10 having lived in chester gof 25 plus years I havd tries all manner of takeaway here is by far the nicest. I'd suggest preordering by telephone to await any wait they always bust as popular with locals and newbies to chester. Located a stones throw from the heart of the city convenient if looking for a quick kebab closing time. Avoid taxi ques by enjoying a tasty bite.

Staff are friendly and nice enough but the food isn't great. I wouldn't recommend anything with meat in it as its the cheapest and awful quality meat. I'm not a fan of their special fried rice, it came with a sort of gravy/sauce, which is not what I expected from fried rice. The vegetable curry and curry sauce and egg fried rice are alright. Chips and pineapple/banana fritters are hit and miss. Its cash only. There's probably better Chinese/fish and chip shops around.

Came for the huge spring rolls ...delicious. Remember it's cash only

Great food, friendly customer service, reasonable prices 5 stars alk the way

Meals are cooked when asked for making a long wait.previouse owner had food ready prepared and cooked IE.sausages.pies.fish.the usual fish and chip shop stuff.

Just been in here n witnessed lady picking up chips off floor n put bk for use, disgusting I said to man that lady just pick up chips off floor n put them bk in pot for sale he just said sorry, disgusting serving food that has fell on floor

Had fish & chips & chicken chow mein on lunch time special menu. Soggy fish & chips. Burnt (noodles) chow mein four very small pieces of pressed chicken and one piece of onion. I believe new owners. Not very good at their Job. Would have given no stars, but app doesn’t allow. Will not use again

Good Chinese good fish and chips

Great fish n chips Friendly service

Ordered batter sausage, chips n gravy a while back really good and payed 3.60. Went today for the same thing ended up being charged 4 pound for a half battered soggy sausage with a tiny bit of gravy on top. They change the price of things so just be mindful

New owners. Quality of food has dive-bombed. Everything tastes cheap and nasty.

BEST FISH AND CHIPS IN CHESTER!! After months of trying to find the perfect fish and chips we’ve finally found it. Proper chips and perfectly battered fish. And finally a place that knows how to make REAL curry sauce. If you want fish and chips don’t go anywhere else 10/10

Been coming here for best part of 10 years. Was the best in town. It isn’t now. New owners, please wake up and take notice. Had some fish and chips a fortnight ago. Not good. Undercook chips, doughy fish batter and very wet peas. Gave them the benefit of the doubt as everyone has an off day. Had the same again tonight and sadly will be the last. I need to find another chippy. Sad day. Anyone any idea if the old owners have moved elsewhere in Chester?

Worst place never going there again 1st time and my last.

It was one of the best takeaways in Chester, not anymore chicken chow mien consisted of finely chopped noodles a few thin pieces of chicken no sauce nothing else. Bone dry won't be visiting again

Was great with the old owners but these new ones are charging the same price for smaller portions, shame

Loved this place but new owners and not quite as good anymore but fairly decent value.

Apparently Hoole Fish Bar is under new ownership. Unfortunately, they have made some silly changes. The chips we were given are not 'chippy chips', instead we got anaemic looking fries that were greasy and cold. The prices have also been increased. So now you get bad food and pay more. I'll be walking into Hoole and going to the chippy there from now on, until these new owners learn how to do decent chips.

Just had chicken chowmein, not the same dish at all just loads of noodles a few slices of onion a few beansprouts and some small bits of chicken, Do you have a new chef or using cheaper ingrediants. I think we will try somewhere else in future. It is a shame as we having been coming here for a while now and always had a great meal.

Staff were very helpful and friendly

Always gorgeous yummy food served in a friendly way! Can highly recommend the charsui chow mein!!

Always been my favourite chippy,ever since I was a nippy,

Perfect. I like thier food. I just hope that they can accept cards in the future.

Consistently good fish and chips, great friendly service. Highly recommended.

Amazing salt and pepper chips!!

Always friendly service, fresh fish & chips #bestinchester

Could this be the best chip shop in the country? Not visited for a few years now, but was blown away by the fish supper we had the other night. I was poorly with a toothache, and didn't want to cook or chew anything too hard to eat! By the time I had partaken of chips and a wonderful piece of golden battered fish from this place, life looked a lot rosier! Peas were good also - didn't appear dyed, and not over-mushy or salted. Never change your formula, guys. You're getting it very right. 😋

Really tasty fish & chips, & were cooked to order.

delicious food, would definitely recommend.

Never had a bad meal from.there

Friendly great staff great food at really great prices

Food is always excellent quality, the portions are very generous and the prices are very reasonable. The staff are always friendly and I've been going regularly for 15 years and they've never got an order wrong.

I've lived in Germany for the last 7 years and every time I visit my family, this chippy is the first place I go for food. Can't be beaten.

My favourite chippy great staff great food

Excellent chippy and tastey food brilliant service also I would recommend this chippy to anyone :)

Always amazing best chippy around

Been going to Hoole fish bar for years. Always great quality food, excellent choice, massive portions and just excellent value all round. Keep it up!

Best fish and chips around... love this place been going here for 30 plus years, scary... lovely staff and service.

Lovely staff and really good for the price

Pedí carne de chili crujiente en salsa cantonesa, estaba bien y también pedí setas de ternera con arroz hervido, una porción de buen tamaño, mucha carne, pero no tenía ningún sabor, peor seta de ternera que he probado en mi vida.

Decent size portions but food lacked any taste especially the beef mushroom

The special chow mein is the best and everything else is really nice too and the owners are very nice and chatty.

Just ordered fish and chips. Lightly battered fish. Was the best we have had for years. We would certainly recommend this fish bar to anyone who loves traditional fish n chips. Good service. A O Connor.

Este es mi chippy habitual. Un gran lugar para pescado y patatas fritas. Extrañé este lugar debido al cierre. ?

So so disappointed ☹️ although the man running it is obviously a very nice man the food was horrible! I ordered Crispy beef it was soggy and tasted awful Actually could not eat it. Next time I’m passing I will be telling the nice man he needs a new chef because that was the worst beef ever

The Chinese food I have so far bought from here has all been incredibly delicious, and well-prepared. Excellent prices, for food that feels like it should be more expensive. Collection only take-out, but definitely worth the trip.

Well, had another visit today 16 01 20 and talk about consistency... another fantastic meal. I took a pic of meals and menu too. Thank you Hoole fish bar. We were all very impressed by the freshness, the crispy batter, sauces and delicious chips. Staff very friendly and quick as well..recommended 👍 zoom in to see my photy for lunchtime specials ...bargain.

Been here on many occasions and can say food is consistently good and staff are friendly.

He estado aquí alrededor de 3 veces para comer la primera vez en la calle, la comida era terrible, especialmente las papas fritas que básicamente fueron recalentadas (el chico calvo con gafas me sirvió), la segunda vez que las papas fueron perfectas (el chico asiático pequeño me sirvió), la tercera vez que comí un lote mixto de chips duros como rocas y chips blanqueados recalentados que no estaban completamente cocidos. Irónicamente, era el tipo calvo con gafas otra vez. Así que creo que a alguien se le debe mostrar cómo freír un chip, no es ciencia espacial. No volveré en el futuro

Visited this local takeaway on a Saturday night for fish and chips. Battered cod was a decent size, fresh and well cooked. Staff friendly. Recommend if you’re in the area.

Good food .Good price good staff 👍👍

Excellent lovely food brilliant service thanks

my favourite chippy in the entirety of chester. they have such incredible staff and i cant fault the food in the slightest. would recommend everyone to go!

Good food, good service, pleasant staff

Excellent fish and chips with a friendly service.

Staff are so nice and friendly. We ordered our food which was cooked quick too and it was lovely too, the best Chinese food we have ever had definitely going back and probably would go anywhere else now.

It was our first time here, nice food, friendly staff, clean place just off Hoole Rd,will definitely return for more.

First time we've used this place, good food, nice staff,will return for more!

Great service and everyone is always so friendly

Beautiful food the small afternoon lunchtime specials are anything but small 😁

Always welcome there, friendly service, great people.

Great little find with lots of choice on the menu

.Great, friendly service with tasty food at a competitive price.

Hoole Fish bar is Excellent in my opinion, the Food is Lovely, the Prices are Fair, the Choice is wide ranged, and the Staff are So friendly, What more could you Ask ???

A great chip shop within 6 minutes of Chester railway station just over hoole road bridge, fast friendly with generous portions at a reasonable price with the usual British menu as well as Chinese why pay station prices

Lovely fish n massive chips ...all other food is tasty also ...

One of the local takeaways. Had some chips and curry gravy the other night. Really ate it with gusto.

Beautiful chips and gluten free they cook chips separately which is great for me as I'm allergic to wheat and fish highly recommended

Allways good food generous portions friendly people.

I’ve driven past Hoole a Fish Bar and decided togive it a try. The Fish & Chips were excellent, the fish was fried whilst I waited.

Great fish and chips that were freshly made with friendly service

Great food, lovely Fish n chips always fresh!!!

A top chippy with a great menu at very reasonable prices I was gutted when it wasn't open last Wednesday!!!¹¹

Chester seriously lacks in decent chinese takeaways, however this place is always spot on - great portion sizes, tasty food and reasonably priced !

Lovley food and staff would recommend

We use HFB regularly and have never been disappointed. Excellent value and exceedingly friendly service!

Always a good takeaway. The best salt and pepper chips!

Best sausage and chips in chester

Best chips, cheese and gravy in Chester and probably England.

I like them, I just wish they'd take card payment.

When I am in Chester at my partners house, we have fish and chip Friday always stunning and fresh and the Chinese takeaway is fab also.

Amazing chip shop, wouldn't go anywhere else. Food is unbelievable and the staff are so friendly.