Jolly Fryer in Ashfield

Greeted with enthusiasm, left with a smile. Best scran in Kirkby. Whale meet again Theo 👍🏻

First time eating here and absolutely amazing!!

absolute fav chip shop, always a 10/10

Great place the food is the best by far and the service is you get is unbelievable would highly recommend you guys

Best chippy in ashfield hands down and always a good laugh when you come in

Tried the rest.. now try the VERY BEST❤️

What a place this is… clean… fresh & super tasty!!! The Jolly fryer is simply the very best!!!!!!

The fish is absolutely incredible 👌🐟

Such a friendly owner.. so refreshing to see.. the fish & chips just WOW… and to be served by the nicest staff!! This place…20/10❤️❤️

The whole experience is phenomenal from start to finish. Always greeted with a warm welcome. Portions are huge, food is always piping hot, tastes amazing and clearly made with love. The staff are lovely and will treat you like family. Big thank you to the Jolly Fryer team!

After moving away from Kirkby for about 7 years, we had a Jolly special for dinner time at work. God I’ve missed this place, and it’s made me realise where I live, there are no good chippy’s. The so called mini fish is not mini. It’s a good sized fish, the batter is thin and crispy, and the chips are well cooked. The food was cooked fresh to order and arrived steaming hot. By far THE BEST CHIPPY. Thanks Mr Jolly, great as a always.

Friendly staff ..boss always speaks when you walk in. Great food .extremely good place to go.

Best Gluten free Fish and chip’s around, Great service too !!

Not one to write a bad review normally but felt a little let down. Ordered with work £55 worth of bits for all the lads 3 burger meals all had chips missing which I know these things happen. Burger had a very poor dry bun asked for bacon had 1 shrivelled up piece of bacon not as big as a pack of bubbly gum and all was really cold. Then we had to go back for the chips. Just a little disappointing when spending so much on a chippy….

beautiful atmosphere, beautiful scran, beautiful staff. whale meet again theo 😘

The best gluten free fish, chips and CURRY SAUCE ever!

Brilliant food and better service , absolutely bang on

Excellent food great staff always very helpful and happy to greet the customers

Food is very good and they offer gluten free which is fantastic…. However… we used the app to order which only gives you a delivery time after ordering, 80 minutes, fair enough you live and learn. We ended up having to Wait over 2 and a half hours for the food to arrive, despite calling them. Didn’t even get an apology, not good

Brilliant fish n chips best in ashfield by far

Fish and Chips like they should be!!! Freshly fried cod, light and tasty… not too much batter. Chips and curry just as tasty. A jolly service, which puts a smile on your face :) Nick

This is what you call a “fish and chips” amazing and definitely a jolly service too. Totally recommend you come and try them. Mandy

Super friendly service with a wide inclusive menu perfect for all including those with intolerances e.g gluten free & dairy free menu. The whale & chips is gorgeous & perfect for 2 to share.

It's a chippy...a good quality chippy

Beautiful fish and chips lovely person i spoke to I presume the manager (I could be wrong) it was a lovely meal and great food I wasn’t kept long but very fresh

Huge portions of chips and the fish (whale) is huge. Very expensive though.

Can’t comment on the food as I was left standing at the counter for 5 minutes and totally ignored. Very rude. But at least we got a wave from the jolly fryer himself when we arrived

Perfect. Faultless fish. Pure white cod and perfectly cooked. Theo and his team are just outstanding. They all care that your food is perfect. Attention to detail like this is almost impossible to find anywhere these days. Do not waste time or money going anywhere else.

What can I say....this is without doubt the best Fish & Chip shop in the County. Faultless fish, perfectly cooked every single time. Theo takes so much pride in the food that he serves. Totally worthy of five stars, don't waste your time or money going anywhere else. Outstanding fish, perfect chips, and great staff to serve. Brilliant.

Visited this little place after doing a Google search whilst working in the area. Busy little back street on the outskirts of Kirkby, and look like any normal little chippy until you get inside. I cannot recall ever being so impressed by such a simple everyday place as a chippy. ! The first thing that hits you, no matter where you look is the pristine cleanliness and shine of the place. Even behind the counter and around the kebab stand etc it is spotless, clean and hygienic. All of the surfaces are clean, grease and oil free and the floors spotless. Add to the the owner ( I assume) who is very very smartly dressed in clean crisp white shirt and big bright bow tie, with a friendly greeting, and the lady who served me was happy, chatty and a pleasure to be served by, The food itself was of top quality. Freshly cooked, tasty and not extortionate prices. Plus a good sized portion every time. I have visited only twice so far, but I will definitely be 're visiting again every time I am in that area. Such a breath of fresh air and happiness to see someone actually taking the effort to show us all how a place "Can" be if the effort is put in. This place definitely puts all of the many many chippy and kebab shops to shame with their scruffy and dirty aprons (if they even wear one) and unkenmp staff. 100 out of 100 for the Jolly Fryer.

Great food, great service and great value. What else do you need? Top marks!

5 stars isn’t enough for this chippy I would rate it 10/10 if the option was given. Theo makes every customer feel welcome and I honestly have no idea how he remembers every customers meal when they walk through the door. I barely remember what I want never mind Theo knowing exactly what I want. Footlong pigs in blankets in a yorkie what’s not to love

Probably the worst chippy food I've ever eaten. Absolutely disgusting. Greasy, soggy, tastless food.

Staff are always lovely and bubbly and food is always spot on!

Great place, super friendly staff, very clean, I will definitely go back, especially because it is the only fish and chips I know that has gluten-free Option and chips portion is huge

The absolute best fish and chip in Kirkby in Ashfield🔥🔥. Really great service, friendly staff, tasty food and great prices 😉

Fab as ever, food is 5* always have a laugh with Theo, spotlessly clean and great service

Absolutely made my day. Popped in for a fish and chips and after a few mins was greeted by Theo with this absolute leviathan. 'Best fish you've ever seen this' he said. And it was. And it tasted incredible. Succulent and crispy. AND the chips were crispy too! They didn't turn to mush even a little bit. Got back to my partner's and she confirmed that this is not a one off. It's whales everytime at the Jolly Fryer. Best chippy ever, no question. Treat yasel. Thanks Theo!

Delivery took a while (80 mins) But the food was lovely and worth the wait! Faultless! The best chippy in the area by far!

This is the best fish and chips we have had in year's. I'm not kidding can't remember the last time we had fish and chips of this quality.

The best chippy in the country & anyone who’s ever tried Jolly’s will agree. Always hot when it arrives, always delicious and we have always received the most incredible service. The jolly special is a must but I would recommend everything. Big thank you to all the Jolly’s staff for just being amazing!

Owner fantastic would reconsider some of your staff most of them are fantastic one is very rude when serving an doesn’t offer as much sauce etc as the rest won’t be visiting again due to that staff member

Amazing food!!!! Amazing staff!!!!! Quality and quantity of food was amazing !!! And the heart of the place Mr Theo was also amazing!!! Highly reccomend

Thank you for having a gluten free menu...other chip shops locally didn't even know what I was talking about when I asked if they do gluten free! Glad you're back open!

Cannot recommend Mr Theo and the team any more highly. The food is always fresh and tastes amazing. The team are all very friendly, service is with a smile guaranteed and Mr Theo truly is the heart of the place. Kids portions are very generous, as are the full size meals, I've honestly enjoyed every meal I've had from the Jolly Fryer and there's never any complaints from the kids either. Halloumi naan is my fave go-to and it's just beautiful 👌 If you haven't tried them already, don't wait any longer, really is something special ❤️

Honestly you couldn't ask for a better owner. Theo is one of the nicest and happiest guys you'll ever meet. The food is fantastic and the best chippy I've ever had. The quality and food portions are unreal! 100% recommended!

The best fish & chips in the area!!!

Once again we had a fabulous hot fish and chips dinner delivered and the staff are brilliant thanks guys

More than just a fish and chips, an experience!

Brilliant!!Loved the fish and chips. Excellent service. Consistently good.

This chip shop really good food and customer service but the only downfall is that it takes a while to get your food.

The kebab was awful we ordered last week. We won’t be ordering for a while which is a shame.

Excellent. Been living away for two years but now back and nothing has changed but the cost. But fish and chips excellent in fact GREAT

Amazing chippy and good value for money and staff are very friendly

There are three certaniities in life, Birth, Death and the Jolly Fryer I used to be a regular customer but moved away, I haven't visited the Jolly Fryer for about three years...until today! NOTHING has changed, spotlessly clean, exceptional customer service...it was meeting old friends again AND the best whale and chips in the area...the cod was exceptional with a humongous portion of delicious chips. I really miss my Friday night.visits If you haven't visited, you need to.

Absolutely fantastic we wont go anywhere else. The food is cooked to perfection and you always get such a lovely welcome. We travel a 14 mile round trip thats how good it is.

freindly staff great food always on time and allways fresh the biggest mini fish on the planet will definitely return

Update: their gluten free curry sauce is lit! Where else can you get gluten free every day? Their whale-sized fish is honestly some of the best I've had. Really nice staff too. Highly recommended!

Food is great , but mainly go for the entertainment that theo provides.

Great place with fresh food, plenty of choice and MASSIVE portions.

We attended the jolly friar today the 20th this evening. We travelled from Bilsthorpe for this chip shop. Seeing it all over Facebook it’s got to be done. We entered the shop by Theo the owner. Amazing personality towards his customer and an amazing attitude towards his successful business. His other staff members was lovely also. We had the 3 meat mixed naan and also a kebab with a small chips. I say small but my god they was a good size for a small. Very impressed! The kebabs was by FAR the best I’ve ever tasted. I’ve visited ALOT of Chippy establishments and the jolly friar is BY far the best I’ve ever tasted. The chip shop was clean, the food was incredible and the customer service was grade a star. The price was £21. People think that’s expensive for what we had. NEVER. You pay for Michelin star food and service you pay the price. Simple as that! I have reviewed way over 50 places this year and I will be returning 110%. Be proud of your amazing company. Thank you James. Onto there sister company next week. Fish bits.

two small fish chips and mushy peas 22.50 far to expensive

You can't get a better chippy than this

My mate dale works there! He says it's still alright. Keeps him happy! 😉 Great food great place for a takeaway! 😉👍

Delicious fish and chips, both cooked perfectly, we traveled from Matlock after seeing reviews of the Jolly Fryer on Facebook and we certainly were not disappointed. The staff are lovely, helpful and friendly and the main man Jolly Fryer is just that!! Definitely will be back again soon

Been coming here for many years ...good food and friendly 😋

The one time me and my boyfriend and I went here for a decent meal, it was greasy and disgusting. Server's were using their hands to pick up food. Their hair wasn't even kept back, coughing and not covering their mouth. Disgusting and unhygienic.

Very disappointed with quality of the food, chips undercooked, greasy mixed meat, naan bread wasn’t even been cooked and it taste horrendous. Very expensive and very disappointing will not be ordering from there again!!

Ordered fish chips peas and one fritter Waited while fish fried Then was served. We live local We only live around the corner from shop drove straight home took minutes Sadly when we unwrapped food the only item that was hot was the fish The chips were Luke warm the fritter was over cooked and dry and not very warm either Won’t go there again. At the are prices you expect better Mrs Mitchell

Definitely best chippy in town. Recommend if you are passing through Kirkby as a tourist.

The best chippy we've been to in years absolute quality food and customer service that is second to none

Excellent chip shop, friendly staff and excellent service 👌

Had to wait 90 minutes for my food to be delivery Rang twice to be told it was 5-10 minutes. it wasn't 5-10 minutes away. When it had arrived, the food was cold and wasn't able to enjoy it, had to warm it up myself due to the amount of time i had to wait.

Great service and lovely Fish Thanks

Had a delivery from here over the weekend when visiting my dad's and can honestly say its never a disappointment, the food was lovely and fresh arrived hot 🔥 not like the rubbish we have where I live. Highly recommend this place if you haven't already tried it you won't be disappointed. 👏👌👍

Pop in here now and again for some nice Fish and Chips

Fantastic food!!! So much in each item!!!!

The man the myth and the legend With an outstanding team behind him Probably the best in the uk Definitely the best in ashfield People should come far and wide his enthusiasm is infectious the love and pride Theo the jolly fryer puts into his work really does show 10 stars and beyond

Absolutely fantastic chippy Great atmosphere when you enter,theo is the mian man & always greats every customer

Lovely food always receive a warm welcome

Fantastic food! This my favourite fish and chip shop, they're always happy and welcoming.

Best gluten free chippy around 😀

Simply the best fish and chips in the uk should be voted no1 Thanks from the rockcliffe grange gang

The best chippy in the UK if not the world. Top man and top chips love the whale and chips and love the footlong sausage at Xmas time.

Simply the best chippy around, love the Whale & Chips. Theo runs a great shop.

I come all the way from Essex Harlow to taste your food it was lovely 😎😎🤗🤗it was last night at 18 45 thank you see you soon

Staff lovely but very busy with phone and online orders had to wait 40 minutes to get served the ladies and the young man serving didn't get a minute rushed off their feets I hope they get a nice Christmas bonus off the owner food lovely

Saw this place pop up on my social media a few months ago, always thought gotta give this place a try, so made a 30 mile round trip, I wasn't disappointed, first things first you are greeted by very freindly staff, the boss has a real passion for his food and so he should the quality was fantastic, all the staff looked happy got good vibes from them all, the food was amazing, I had the foot long battered pigs in blanket chips tikka kebab yorky pudding and gravy, wow it was amazing! Excellent portion sizes, my missus really enjoyed her fish special with peas and gravy. Will definitely visit again soon! Keep up the good work guys. 😊😊😊😊

Every time we order from here, it's amazing. Today, rather than having the fish, we tried the battered pigs in blankets and they were great too. We will definitely be back there again soon!

Good quality, and the head chief is a character - but the prices are expensive now, and I'm tired of long queues and waiting nearly an hour to get my order. Click & collect should be quick and easy...but it isn't working well here sadly. Plenty more fish in the sea around instead...

Orderd via click and collect had to wait 20min for food when I went to collect it just seemed like organised chaos its normally very good I hope the standards aren't slipping.

Best chips around staff are fantastic wouldnt go anywhere else

Look no further than Jolly Fryer for your fish & chip fix. The menu Theo offers has great variety at good prices and the food is cooked and handled with passion and to perfection! Portion sizes satisfy even the biggest of eaters and the footlongs at christmas are to die for! I would recommend Theo and his staff members to anybody looking for a top class service with some top class food. Hope anyone who reads this review encourages them to go down there and order for themselves. 5/5*

Best chippy in england, Service is top notch, The staff Always make you feel welcome, Never had any issues with the food, Just the PERFECT chippy😁

The best fish and chip shop around everythings always fresh no matter what and always greeted with a smile from theo, top man!🐟🐟

Amazing place , great atmosphere and amazing food

Order for my parents, always hot and spot on time!!! Good quality great service thankyou 😃

Past 2 times we have ordered delivery has been over 30mins later than stated 2 hours and still waiting, food is always awesome gluten free is great for my wife

Our friends live near by. And spoke about this chippy, So when we visited them me and my suggested trying them for our selves. Mel and Sue said portion sizes were large, they weren't joking. Absolutely fantastic. Fish and chips were gorgeous, cooked to perfection. We had chips left over and had chip butties the next day for lunch. Highly recommended.

A good fish an chips with generous portions... I'm not sure what's been happening recently though but the quality of the fish has gone downhill significantly. My fish was off the last two times I've been, with a horrendous acrid ammonia smell. If the quality of the fish improves drastically then I'll be happy to retun