Based on 2.346 opinions finded in 2 websites
Based on 2.346 opinions finded in 2 websites
Nº 192 in 440 in Basingstoke and Deane
Nº 29 of 73 British in Basingstoke and Deane
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Fantastic food. Always friendly staff.
Sharon Dudley . 2025-02-28
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We got takeaway chicken and chips and cod nibbles and chips Absolutely disgraceful most of the chips were hard and inedible threw them in the bin chicken was so over cooked couldn't be eaten. At £9 for half a chicken absolutely outrageous. The staff were unfriendly aloof and dismissive. This used to be our favourite local chippy now absolutely dreadful. Would not use again and definatley not recommend it to anyone. AVOID AT ALL COSTS. Such a shame as another once great takeaway goes to the dogs
buddysmum . 2025-02-27
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The best chippy outside of Whitby. Amazing food! Their mushy peas can't be missed. Home made on site and if I could have then intravenously I would. The chips are beautifully fluffy and never soggy. There is an eat in but booking in advance is recommended and maybe calling ahead for your Friday night takeout chippy fix. They do get very busy, another mark of their quality. And they do scraps! Not found that South of the border before. The staff are friendly and attentive, clearly it's a nice place to work. If you come to Basingstoke visiting Oliver's is a must!
Angela Oldfield . 2025-02-26
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A bit rushed (by me) had to get a quick supper in restaurant. Took a while to arrive but good food and good service.
John Bromley . 2025-02-20
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It's a drive for us to collect Fish & Chips ... AND It's a packed waiting area / bit of a wait when you get there .......BUT it's worth it ! Perfect & freshly cooked. We used the restaurant once. But mostly it's takeaway for us.
Mandy Hislop . 2025-02-20
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Food great service was ok but great place for fish and chips
darren Ross . 2025-02-19
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I've used Olivers since around 2020 on the takeaway front but today decided to sit in. The staff were lovely but as a younger, Asian man, I found myself getting stared at constantly by many of the regular diners. I initially assumed there was something wrong - had I spilled food on my clothes or similar but then listening in to a couple of conversations (not aimed at me but generic), it appears that many of the demographic who lunch here have very strong views about others in society. The staff overheard some of this but didn't feel empowered to act (management please note). However if Oliver's is content with catering to the retired, right wing, ignorant demographic that I witnessed, then it is probably best that others don't visit the restaurant. I myself will be taking it a step further and not using the takeaway either.
Ian M . 2025-02-18
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Easily the best fish and chips in the area. The chips are the perfect level of crispy to potato, and the prices are very reasonable. Service from the staff in the restaurant and takeaway has always been good too.
dong ming lau . 2025-02-12
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Love this place. Please don’t ever change. The take away can get pretty busy at peak times (which is a good sign) but the staff are great and always nice and polite. Dining in is always great too.
Will B . 2025-02-08
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I was visiting family for the weekend and as they live locally to this takeaway, I decided to treat all 7 of us to dinner on a Saturday evening. Arrived here at 5pm to ensure I had plenty of time to get served, wait for the order (as it was a few items), and get back. I’m glad I did, as nothing seemed to be ready here, and it was incredibly disorganised. There were around 5 people behind, cooking the food, and around 3 serving/wrapping etc. I was one of about 15 people in the then very cramped takeaway side, waiting on our food for nearly 20-25 minutes. Some people were only ordering a single portion of fish & chips! The cost, a near pocket crucifying £48, can in no way, shape, or form be justified for what you receive. Horrendously oily fish, so much so, a horrid brown oil coated the tray underneath the fish. The 2 portions of nuggets I ordered were wrapped together, and there were 6 (no word of a lie) in there! The cod & chips portion sizes are so small for the price, we were all still so hungry after, so I went and got us all Chinese instead (which as a price comparison is far better value for money). Honestly, I really wouldn’t recommend this place at all. You’d be better off walking the few hundred metres down the road to the local Co-op and buying a couple fillets of frozen fish, chips, and spend the time cooking it as opposed to going here.
Paul Q . 2025-02-02
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Very good food, service and prices. Excellent service from one of the waitresses today 01.02.25. Recommended.
J Marker . 2025-02-01
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Very popular locally and for good reason. You might need to book a table but they usually manage to fit you in.
Steds . 2025-01-30
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I had Cod, Chips & Mushy Peas. The Cod was very good and the chips probably the best I have had. Crispy on the outside but still fluffy on the inside.
Rob Porter . 2025-01-24
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It's been years since I have been here. Quality is still the same. It's a proper fish and chilly shop ( The take away part)
Quintin Abrams . 2025-01-19
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Great piece of haddock, good chips & mushy peas 😁👍
Mike Dowling . 2025-01-19
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Well that was a happy happy lunch. Some of the best f&c I've ever had. Thank you all there. Crunchy, fluffy, chips, crispy batter on moist haddock. Perfect.
Dan Jennings . 2025-01-16
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Take away food ok if a little pricey for what it is
Gerry Lay . 2025-01-13
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I had dinner with my family, something we've done many times before, but I will not be returning. The service was poor, and although we ordered four "large" fish and chips, the portions were small. One of the pieces of fish was definitely overcooked. It’s really a shame because the quality has gone downhill while the prices have been increasing. Not a great experince.
chris ashmore . 2024-12-31
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Food is nice enough but the pricing is crazy. So expensive for the amount you get.
Jess Clark . 2024-12-30
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Waitress served or take away fish and chip shop. Has good parking right outside. Food was great - fresh and hot. Serving staff were exceptional. They made all customers feel very welcome.
Linda Finn . 2024-12-27
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Wanted a good lunch after a morning walk and Oliver’s certainly provided that. The meals are a good size and the fish (I had a regular size piece of Plaice which was more than adequate) included chips and peas/beanz - which are so often charged as “extras” at similar establishments. Good quality bottled beers from a local brewery. Friendly and efficient service. Only minor negative was that sauces were served on request in small dishes - a bottle of red and brown sauce and some tartare sauce on the table would have been good. Would certainly return
Spirit of Deltic . 2024-12-19
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Lovely lovely food and service, keep up the good work, Sandra.
Sandra Hann . 2024-12-14
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Just got home to find out kids meals have only chips and no fish/chicken in the boxes. Upset children. Very poor that they make such a basic mistake
Aled Davies . 2024-12-08
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Tried their cod and chips with mushy peas, the best!
Lokesh Pande . 2024-12-04
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It is a great little chip shop that also has a restaurant attached to it and is just as good as the takeaway. It's been there for as long as I've known(30+yrs) And I would only recommend this place as its that good!
Adam Ireland . 2024-11-28
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Staff are great but the foods not as great as it used to be.
Tim Edmunds . 2024-11-18
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Really nice food, great value for money!
Mike Stribling . 2024-11-18
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I go to Oliver’s all the time and always enjoy eating in or takeaway. Beautiful fish and chips. Always good food and good service
Helen R . 2024-11-14
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If you want good fish and chips this is it, with lovely staff 😋 😊
Colin Bratt . 2024-11-12
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Best chippy in the Basingstoke area. Food is always top-notch and not greasy at all. Never had a bad meal from here.
Rich Urban-Marks . 2024-11-12
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We dropped in on the way home from work without booking, but got a table straight away. We both had three courses and a drink for just over £60. The staff were very friendly and the food was great.
Rob C . 2024-11-04
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Well cooked fish and chips with nice crisp chips and thin, light batter on the fish. Good value to eat in the restaurant and good, quick service. Large cod and chips with mushy peas cost £13.35.
PH . 2024-11-04
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This is a great venue for families and very good value for money. It has a varied menu and is a great deal for kids. It has limited space for parking but there is capability for nearby parking.
Grant A . 2024-10-30
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The only thing I can say is that some of the portions are too big 😁
Kevin Monk . 2024-10-25
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I'm not sure Fish&Chip shops get much better than this, whether eating in or takeaway. Classic not posh.
Ian Goodall . 2024-10-25
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Best fish and chips around. Bit slow today, but worth the wait.
dennis harlow . 2024-10-19
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Best chippie in Basingstoke. Great quality food, at reasonable prices.
David Floyd . 2024-10-19
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Seriously… almost £4 for a half nuked PUKKA You’re having a joke
Adam Hart . 2024-10-16
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Best fish and chips around Basingstoke. Great food, never top greasy and super fast service. Always a pleasure to eat here.
Rich Urban-Marks . 2024-10-11
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I visited for the first time at the recommendation of a friend. It was busy when I got there in the evening around 6pm or 7pm. The staff didn't seem very talkative, they keep going on about their business while you're waiting at the counter to order. When they're free, then they come over to take your order. I ordered haddock, a quarter pounder (they said they do it and it's called a cheeseburger), and large portion of chips. Haddock and chips were great, but burger was very poor. Basically a dry burger patty in dry untoasted buns with cheese. Literally zero effort at the burger, no salad, no sauces. And I think they charge £4.xx for it! It's not even very big. Really pissed off at the quality of the burger, but to be fair both the fish and the chips were nice.
Dr Shahid Malik . 2024-10-01
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Best chippy in the area and ideally located off the M3 if your bored of usual service station food
Ija Thomson . 2024-09-30
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Very nice food and good portion sizes. Good value for money as well.
Harry Bull . 2024-09-26
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The best fish n chips in the land
Dan Cambridge . 2024-09-18
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Been using Olivers for years, always fantastic fish n chips
Dave Fletcher . 2024-09-16
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Very delicious and crispy fish and chips
Bahman Herati . 2024-09-04
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Best fish and chips in Basingstoke
Ian May-Miller . 2024-09-02
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Just got this burger and chips. Just look at that burger. No sauce nothing. The worst I have ever seen or ever got.
Mattie O Brien . 2024-08-27
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How these guy have ever won awards is totally beyond me. Very rude and demeaning girl served me from the collection counter. Food will go near on instantly cold once opened, because they use boxes instead of traditional wrapping. Portion sizes are a complete crime of the century, what they are classing as 'small and large' are not actual fish sizes....if they are actually netting 'small' cod or haddock at those sizes from our seas, someone should call the police or fishing regulators/ombudsman to have them prosecuted. If you want great chips and fish, fair portions just go to the chip shop in Hartley Wintney.
Rob B . 2024-08-25
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Ordered fish and chips as a treat after work and school A kids meal of fish and chips Large chips Curry sauce and scraps Was approximately £10. Got home and unwrapped our food, looked and smelt lovely, until the first bite. Took a bite of our food -chips were covered in grit/dirt. (I know potatoes will always run the risk of having a little pocket of unseen mud/dirt on as obviously they are grown in mud) My daughter said it was like eating sandy sandwiches on the beach. The whole lot went into the bin as it was just so gritty , muddy and I was worried I would break a tooth on the grit. Inedible and Complete waste of money. I messaged Oliver’s to tell them about this and ask them to replace my food as it was just £10 purely wasted. They read the message on their Facebook page and ignored me. I emailed them with the same request two weeks later and again, they ignored me. Not a big deal for them to replace a £10 meal but that’s almost a whole hours wages wasted for our family, as well as the costs of then cooking a replacement meal. Would never return and will ensure if anyone asks to tell them that both the food and customer service is awful and to avoid at all costs.
mscharlotterober2021 . 2024-08-20
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Lovely chips and great Cod from the takeaway
Jane Evans . 2024-08-12
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Best fish and chips iv ever had!
maltworks . 2024-08-09
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Friendly staff great fish and chips
Shadow “Shadow” Rider . 2024-07-24
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This was the first time my friend and I had been here but it's probably the best fish and chips I've had in many many years
Diana Scott . 2024-07-20
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Lovely authentic place to eat out in Basingstoke
VIVSHIVRESH . 2024-07-17
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My grandads favourite place to visit
Em ma . 2024-07-13
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Usually the best in the area. Chips were gritty - fish had been kept too long and wasn’t hot enough. No curry sauce or peas on offer. Staff were more interested in ending the shift than maintaining standards.
Matt Roberts . 2024-07-13
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The quality of the food is good however asked for large cod and chips but the fish size was a joke as it was so small so god knows what a regular size cod looks like. Looks like they are slicing the cod in half to maximise profit. Due to this the value is terrible so won’t be coming back until a large cod is a more substantial size.This happened before so I tried it again and still terrible fish size. Such a shame as in the past the fish was proper.
Steepee . 2024-07-13
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Great fish and chips always fresh. Be prepared for a little wait though as it often gets very busy but we'll worth it.
Len Elkington . 2024-07-09
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Large cod was all batter and no fish, so actually was about the same size as the small one was. Chips were odd, I thought they were under cooked, yet they were more rubbery than anything. Hubby said he got grit in his, very much as though they hadn't been in the "rumbler" long enough to get the soil out of the potatoes correctly. Probably the worst chips I have ever had tbh.
Glenys Everest . 2024-07-09
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VERY DISAPPOINTED, our favourite fish and chip shop we’ve used for years, visited for lunch at 12;45, the chips we had were very dry small and shrivalled up, hardly a good chip in the box, as you can see by the pic we left. Three quarters of them, the fish cake was tiny , so disappointed.
Mrb0b421 . 2024-07-06
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Best chippy for miles. It's worth the drive just for the taste. No other chippy comes anywhere near the standard of olivers. Been using them for years.
Paul Burgess . 2024-07-03
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Stick at traffic lights next to them
Sue Kelly . 2024-07-02
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Well done fish. Crispy fries. Affordable prices. Recommended
Jakub Tokarski (bakuzi) . 2024-06-29
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Always excellent piece of cod,not bettered anywhere
Bob Harrison . 2024-06-16
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Always great . Often sublime Never poor or stale. Best Chippie in Basingstoke by a mile.
Javaid Akhtar . 2024-06-15
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long queues indicate just how popular this place is Nice chips but just too long a wait
Keziah on fire . 2024-06-15
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Great fish and Chips best in the area
John . 2024-06-10
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Four of us had fish and chip dinners last Saturday evening and would like to say this was possibly the best fish and chips we have ever had, the fish was to die for and the prawn cocktails we had for starters were enormous and so nice, seeing my wife and I live in Cornwall where we've had various fish and chips I think this is the best compliment I can make
Paul Nash . 2024-06-10
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Grabbed a take out - Oliver's is where you go to get fish and chips that are a cut above your normal chippie. All the food was great and the staff were well organised. Definitely recommend.
Steve Fenton . 2024-06-08
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I took my Mum for a Saturday Lunch. The room had a few people in, but not crammed. Clean looking and friendly staff. Order fish and chips and wagu Burger. Told there was no wagu burgers any longer but you get a thick burger at the same price. I was told it was worth the £13+ for the burger alone. Drinks came soon, food took a long time. When I got the food, I have to say the fish meal was superb, the burger was basic. Paying that much for a burger that does not even include chips is crazy. It better be the best damn burger for that price but it was not that great with gristle in it. I have been to fancy restaurants that charge that, not a fish and chippy.
Tim S . 2024-06-05
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Excellent choice of starters and meals with exceptional service.
Timothy McGinn . 2024-05-30
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Great Fish and Chips and very good service
Sas Hunter . 2024-05-29
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Love this place, always busy and always the kindest staff. Food is brilliant every time
Victoria . 2024-05-21
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It's a great fish and chip restaurant - really great food with splendid service
Ian Catlin . 2024-05-21
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We had fish & chips delivered for our private charter on the Pinkerton barge. The food was absolutely lovely. All piping hot, the fish was beautiful. Thoroughly enjoyed by 33 people onboard. Would definitely recommend.
Jo Sanders . 2024-05-16
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ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE THE FOOD so so friendly and the food was amazing and on top of all that, the company even sponsored me on my international baton twirling journey and I cannot thank them enough 🤩🤩🤩🤩 Best fish and chips 🥰
Abbie White . 2024-05-13
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Good for take away however there is no seat to wait, you have to stand there.
Dave Tom . 2024-05-01
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We have been here several times and always had a good meal and the service is very good
janet banning . 2024-04-28
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Let me start with this…awful from the service to the food. Food - dreadful. I had cheese burger, terrible dry digesting not worth £1 from Iceland let alone a “fish and chip shop” charging upwards of £5. Saveloy full of water? Didn’t even know that was a thing? Tasteless and vile. “Chips” might as well of been mash, tasteless and flaccid as jelly. Eaten here few times and always blamed time of day or the day of the week. No it’s gone from 4 star plus to 1 at a push. When I walked in one male staff said to the young female to serve me and she rolled her eyes. God I wish I walked out and not wasted my money. All gone in the bin, thank god for papa Johns pizza. Be warned, never again from me.
Paul P . 2024-04-27
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Fast service good food. Been coming here since the 70s. Never disappointed. Shame not enough room for the ice cream after
lynne stanley . 2024-04-26
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Went on recommendation for fish and chips the special offer had finished just 5 mins after we arrived When we asked for the child’s portion we were informed we were not children be charged and adult price no other offers were on The standard was not that good I needed bread and butter to soak up the oil
sudsey21 . 2024-04-24
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Bang tidy 😉 Olivers has a good reputation for a good reason
Chungus The Infallible . 2024-04-23
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Family favourite for a take out. We do tend to avoid Fridays as they are so popular the queues are long. Fish portions can vary but it’s always delicious.
toby kesterton . 2024-04-21
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Had a late night fish and chips. Unfortunately because the chips had been piled on top of the fish everything had gone soggy. Poor chips too. Really disappointed as we were looking forward to them.
Anon Name . 2024-04-18
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Some of the best fish & chips in the town, consistently good over a number of years. Eat-in restaurant adjacent, serving same food. The Irish curry sauce is worth trying!
Keith Swan . 2024-04-10
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Chips over cooked, -1. Couldn't put on my own salt and vinegar -1, no non-dairy for coffee -1.
Stephen Paul . 2024-04-09
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Best fish and chips ever with a wide variety of different fish, daily catch specials and different options of battered, breaded or grilled
Andy Bellis . 2024-04-08
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Drove minibus of pensioners there for lunch. Excellent value for money.
Trish Wigley . 2024-04-07
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Fast service and food was hot and delivered quickly. Staff were lovely and friendly and nothing seemed too much trouble. Very small portions! A small cod and chips, 2 small drinks, 2 tiny bowls of chips (£3.50 a bowl!!) and a curry sauce - nearly £30!! So expensive. Always seems busy but definitely too costly for us to visit again.
mscharlotterober2021 . 2024-04-05
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We were looking forward to our first meal at Olivers. Unfortunately, we were disappointed. The Cod meals were overcooked and dry, the garlic bread tasteless and the service was very slow. We won’t rush back.
Traveler10637792189 . 2024-04-04
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5* great menu. Fresh fish, great kids menu, plenty of high chairs for the little ones in the restaurant. Service was quick and food was hot and tasty.
Leanna F . 2024-04-02
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The food, atmosphere and service were amazing!! It's the first time we've been to Oliver's and it won't be our last!! I had the homemade fishcakes, so tasty, the best I've ever had!! The chips were also perfectly golden and not greasy at all!! My partner had the burger and it was super tasty!! We highly recommend coming here & we'll definitely be back!! Thank you to all the lovely staff!! :)
Taz P. (Taz8860) . 2024-03-30
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The best fish and chips I've had do far
Paulo Magalhães . 2024-03-29
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Great fish and chips. Always freshly cooked and lovely crisp batter. Highly recommend.
Brian Young . 2024-03-27
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If you want fish and chips in Basingstoke, go to Oliver's. Lovely food, quick service even when busy, wife and daughter love the halloumi fries. Cod tastes nice, its got flavour, not bland like some chippys.
Richard . 2024-03-25
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Wonderful food. Always a queue outside the chip shop next door. Best chips.
Charlie Vaughan . 2024-03-22
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Fab place to have fish and chips, great for those who want a healthy alternative too (grilled fish and salad)
Diana Mepham . 2024-03-21
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Food is great, shame that every time I come in the young guy with long hair is so rude and blunt, let’s it down
Ryan Coster . 2024-03-17
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Take away tonight. Very disappointing. Mushy peas were very disappointing from previous visits. Fish cake, small but good. All in all disappointing.
Motorhoming-me . 2024-03-09
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What a great Fish and Chip Restaurant. Value for money. Great food. Excellent service. Lovely interior. Will visit again. Thank you. 💝
Elizabeth Thomsett . 2024-03-08
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