Mermaid Fish & Chips in Barnsley

Decent fish and chips at fair prices. But it's not the superb fish and chips that the Mermaid was famous for years ago.

i went for a trip to Barnsley and found their shop on the walk back to the train station. Absolutely brilliant, would recommend. Its worth a trip to Barnsley, just to eat their chips!

Omg the chips and fish cake was excellent the fish cake was so scrumptious really big and tasty staff were really polite deffo going to go back again when in area

Absolutely Scrummy fish & chips as always, brilliant service, lovely friendly staff, thank you Mermaid, will be back soon.

Lovely cafe. Food really nice. Managed to get the pushchair in quite easily. Really good value for money.

Absolutely the best chippy in barnsley! Portion sizes excellent, food piping hot, very friendly staff and reasonable prices. Very happy always have lunch here when visiting barnsley. 😊

Gone downhill since it was princes Decided to eat in. Had to go next door to the takeaway section, not too bad of a queue. Soon as I got to the front, I was waiting well over 10 minutes to place my order that there was a queue out of the door! just because there was only one person on the till too busy preparing someone else's order who seemed to have bought the entire shop!!! Sorry but I liked it when it was princes and they had table service.

Dropped in just before closing time, we was unsure if we were able to place our order. The staff could not do enough for us and were extremely welcoming. After taking our order, we were taken to our table and within no time the fish, chips, mushy peas arrived where we were also offered a hot drink. The FOOD, STAFF, CLEANLINESS and COST was EXCELLENT. We had not visited for many years due to recently moving back into the area, we were amazed that nothing had changed and was still the best 💯……FULLY Recommend a visit to the BEST Fish & Chips in TOWN. (5🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟)

Used to go here for a treat when we were younger wanted to sit on the wall outside like we used to but was too cold cooked in beef dripping, which still taste delicious 😋

Staff seemed to be doing their own thing in the back, the food was greasy and the mushy peas were watery - would not recommend

Wonderful food and fantastic service. The ladies were really friendly and very quick with our food. I've never been here before but I will definitely be going again.

Beautiful fish, white and fluffy cooked to perfection, cleanliness very good ,staff very helpful and friendly.

Great food and service and lots of friendly people.

Great fish and chips, and lovely staff! Came for a family meal and all enjoyed what we had, fish and chips with a different side each.

Absolutely delicious 😋, I had sausage, chips and gravy, every item was so tasty, could tell the chips were done in beef dripping and not oil, highly recommended

Called in today for first in a while, still fabulous after all these years,first visited in 70's, Fish, chips & mushy peas ,so tasty will not leave it so long in future.

Thoroughly enjoyed our first visit to Mermaid fish and chips. The staff were all polite, friendly and courteous, especially the lady who was working in the seating area for whom nothing was too much trouble. The fish and chips were delicious and the portions generous. We will return. Thankyou.

Thoroughly enjoyed our first visit to Mermaid fish and chips. The staff were all polite, friendly and courteous, especially the lady who was working in the seating area for whom nothing was too much trouble. The fish and chip were delicious and the portions generous. We will return. Thankyou. Food: 5/5 | Service: 5/5 |

Lovely small fish and chip shop. Very tasty and good value for money based on how much you get.

The food was delicious and the prices were reasonable! We both enjoyed our meals. I liked that we were able to order at the takeaway and have our food brought out to us in the seating area next door. The whole experience was great!

Preferred old table service but food was excellent

Enjoy our fish & chips everytime

Not been here for years .fish very nice chips okalsp had cup of tea. Yes can recommend.pleased.

Lovely service, clean venue. Affordable food.

Visited the restaurant today. Honestly the owner is incredible very very friendly! The food was piping hot and incredible. Best chippy in the town. Highly recommended. Very reasonable prices, high quality fish delicious 😋

Best fish and chips I’ve had in a long while. Really like the take away ordering and being able to sit in the seated area. Brilliant concept, an element of restaurant without costing a fortune.

Sadly there is no service as before but you can order your from the fish shop and you can go and sit in the restaurant part and they will bring your order to you which is great...the restaurant part is kept lovely and clean...

Our default place for freshly cooked fish and chips. Order in the take away and your meal is brought to you in the seated area Fab!

Lovely freshly cooked cod. Really nice staff. Very clean premises

Freshly fried, meal deal regular fish,chips & side £7.95 You order & pay in the takeout, but can sit in the adjoining seating area

Good Food. Hot, fresh and tasty. Really nice service and not expensive. Will call again.

the restaurant side is not like it should nothing comes on a plate or in cups just squashed into a takeaway box and even had to go back outside to the takeaway side to order nothing like the original prince's chippy were you was welcome with a proper service and cups and plates

Order at counter then waitress brings food in take away trays to table .a bit wierd maybe short staffed?food nice enough ..

The batter on the fish was divine, friendly staff really helpful great atmosphere we really enjoyed our lunch. Thank you.

Best fish and chips in town, essential pre-footie stop-off!

Best place for a chippy dinner in Barnsley

I visited the Mermaid today with my daughter. We got a takeaway but we ate our food in the adjoining restaurant area for no extra charge. The weather was quite chilly today so we were grateful to be able to eat inside. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. The toilet exceptionally clean. We will definitely be vising the Mermaid again.

Enjoyed my lunch, got a table just in time before a long queue formed. Popular place.

Good food and prompt service when I called in. Reasonable prices.

We have eaten fish & chips across the UK. Mermaid Barnsley is 5 Stars every visit. Sadly their fish restaurant is to be relegated (energy price driven) to a beautiful shelter in which you can sit & eat your Mermaid takeaway (next door) still with bread & butter & tea / coffee. The Fish & chips has been our number one choice for years. If you happen to be in the area don't miss the experience. The management & staff are wonderful & deserve our support.

This is definitely the best chippy in the centre of Barnsley. You can sit down too. They only have table service on weekends I belive.

Really lovely food. Shame you can't put your own vinegar on though.

Really like this place, good food deals for over 60s . Service with a smile from good o' Barnsley folk . Enjoy.

Frenily staff and 100 per cent happy all the time

As always great food .Staff very friendly.

Normally really nice But last time fish batter was over cooked and fish uncooked.

Fantastic little chippy..good service, great portions and for under £10 get fish&chips, tea/coffee, bread and a side (curry/beans etc). Nice and relaxed no rush when sat down.

One of best chip shops in Barnsley. Just been refurbished so looks great aswell

Excellent food and service. Restaurant and customer toilets are spotless. Will definitely be returning.

First time eating here, the fish was absolutely lovely, will definitely go again.

Friendly staff, great price and delicious food.

Absolutely fantastic fish and chips and curry sauce. Fab service. Fab portions.

Decent fish and chips. Hit the spot when I was craving it. A little disappointed you had to pay for tartar sauce. However, cost of living is rising so I understand.

Excellent, had the pensioners special, smaller then the normal, but plenty for a certain age. Sponge pudding included.

Absolutely stunning fish n chips. THE BEST, pisses all over the supposed best in Whitby (Trenchers). Keep up the good work 👍 👍 👍 👍

No waitress service on Tuesdays in restaurant use takeaway side, however you could sit in restaurant or outside to eat. Been a few timesfor waitress service later in week, large portions and caring staff. We only got small fish a chips, great value but still too much for me to eat.

Rubbish. Asked for a small fish & chips and didn't receive the chips as 'I didn't ask for them'. Paid £7.90 for small fish, breadcake, small peas and a can of pop. The chips were an extra £1.50! fish was chewy, chips were bland and peas didn't taste of anything. The woman serving just enjoys being awkward. She was also like this to another customer.

Lovely fish and chips and the scampi went down a treat. Some little cafe tables outside too very reasonable prices too

Lovely . We have o.a.p. potions and there's plenty, plus sweet. Staff very friendly and helpful.

We have always had great food here. But! It's none of your staffs business who I'm ordering a kids meal for! Felt like the Spanish inquisition! I walked out and headed straight for Mother Hubbard's, a bit more expensive but gorgeous and staff lovely and helpful.Wont go again to The Mermaid.

Outstanding fish and chips . You won’t better the food or service wherever you go .

Really tastey fish. Reminds me been a kid....... Lets hope they reopen ZODIAC TOYS

The picture on the review site shows fresh cut chips, the chips I got with my meal were of a frozen variety, and to add insult to injury, I got a black chip! I was also told off because I hadn't eaten many chips. However, the pudding was awesome, could have eaten more.

Me. My son & Grandson went in today had fish & chips. Absolutely beautiful well presented lovely friendly staff Absolutely spotless. Definitely go again

Fairly newly refurbished the new Mermaid has great, friendly staff. A very clean restaurant and fantastic fish and chips. Easily the best in town

Had the pensioners special was absolutely beautiful ate every mouthful.

Me and my Wife visited Mermaid Fish and Chips today for our Dinner and the food was fantastic. My Wife had the regular Fish and Chips and I had the Mermaid Special and both meals were really good value for money. The Fish and Chips were both cooked to perfection. The extra large Fish on the Mermaid special was really tasty and was a very chunky piece of Cod. The regular one was chunky too and the Chips were proper cut Chips. You get Tea or Coffee and Bread and Butter included along with Mushy Peas. The food is very fresh and piping hot. We will definitely be visiting the Mermaid Fish and Chip Shop again in the near future. I would recommend anybody who loves Fish and Chips to give this place a try.

Been coming here with my family since I was a little girl. Excellent fish & chips at great value prices. Staff & customers always friendly, It's a lovely Barnsley institution. Dad and I last visited yesterday for lunch and our cod was outstanding.

Arranged to meet my dad here for lunch yesterday My family have been coming to this restaurant for as long as I can remember.They provide freshly cooked food at excellent value for money. A lot of senior citizens eat here where they can get a three course meal and s hot drink for just over £8 . The decor has been given a fresh upgrade recently too . I highly recommend lunch at this restaurant , my cod & chips was fresh out of the frier, a beautiful piece of fish , staff are very friendly and customers who come here actually talk to each other . I'd say the Mermaid is a Barnsley institution and long may she reign.

Food very good. Restaurant closed but you can take your takeaway into the restaurant and eat in the warm. Hot drinks available too. Great idea. Thank you

Lovely fish and chips fair prices

We had a senior citizens special here. Very nice & we felt really welcome. Xx

Good quality fish and chips at a reasonable price near bus and rail station in Barnsley.

Absolutely best place in town for fish and chips. Lovely staff, lovely food, great prices and very accommodating. I won't go anywhere else for fish and chips in town. Whether you're dining in or taking away you're guaranteed a gorgeous meal.

Great fish and chips, good service 👍

Shame you don’t deliver but a guess the demand can lower the quality xct but id like to see them have a go at it as a trial

Friendly staff, food was beautiful helpful. Very good and would recommend 10/10

Lovely fish and chips. Decent tables outside.

This place is really nice except for one thing. The last 2 times I've been in I've ordered half a chicken but they haven't had any chicken. I was wondering why they have it on the menu if they have none in the restaurant.

Great food with huge portions, couldn't be better. Served immediately. Offers a variety of drinks. This is the sort of look that is very inviting and welcoming. Altogether wonderful local chip shop.

Just short of 6quid for take away chips and fish meal deal in box.this is them put on a plate once home. 24 chips about 7 hard as hell sticks of chips in the box. Daylight robbery. A mate in brighton sent me a photo of his fish like a whale masses of chips from their local shop. Seems like mermaid cutting back to pay for refurb and the summer shutdown of 2020 this was bought 4th sept 2020 emailed branch no reply received

Placed an order on your website for click and collect at 2.50 took payment went to collect only to find a note on door saying only open Fridays. States on your website and Facebook page you are open today

Very friendly staff. Lovely place to eat very clean and beautiful food highly recommend

Absolutely great fish and chips with large portion size . Friendly and helpful staff.

Gone downhill was looking forward to this. Soggy chips. And a fish with no fish. Not be coming again.

Been to the mermaid fish restaurant today for our wedding anniversary. Newly refurbished in the last few months, we had the pensioners special £6.95 for 2 corners which includes tea bread and butter and a choice of pudding, once again the meal was excellent, very good value for money. We will definitely be returning soon.

Travelled to Barnsley from Middlesbrough for the football and walked into town for a place to eat and thankfully came across this very pretty, clean chippie. Really glad I did! Me and my mum both had fish and chips and it was cooked to perfection. Hot, batter was light and tasty and all in all a really lovely meal. Very kind staff. Thank you!

Really tasty, affordable, homemade and fresh food. The staff were friendly and welcoming. The restaurant was very clean and tidy with nice decor making it very inviting. My mum had a pensioners special that came with a pudding, she decided to have the coconut, jam sponge and said it was lovely and tasted fresh and homemade.

Very nice fish&chips, looks to have just opened. Staff very pleasant but not quite up to speed yet, good food and reasonable price