Poseidon Fish Bar in Coventry - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Painfully slow service, unprepared for customers. It shows when businesses don't really put customers at the forefront of their list of priorities, it's taken you 4 weeks to respond to a negative review, says it all really.

Visited this place a few days ago. Had heard really good reviews with regards to the food. I was shocked to see the queue was so long that people were waiting outside the shop. The lady before me entered and placed her order right when you enter then joined the queue to get her food. There is a sign that states order on entry so naturally I waited right at the counter when I entered and was completely ignored. I gave them the benefit of the doubt and thought they will get to me when they get a minute. Several minutes later another customer entered and they took his order. At this point I realised they did in fact ignore me. They were extremely rude when I confronted them and said I should wait like the rest and I explained you haven't even taken my order yet. I left after and went to the burger shop two doors down called burger boi and visited them often as I was in coventry for a few days visiting family. Good food means nothing if your customer service is rubbish.

Good food and excellent customer service.

Generous sized portions and fair pricing. Had quite a wait for the fish to be cooked but it was worth it to get a fresh one. Staff clearly very busy, owner seemed to be doing the cooking, and lady on the counter was taking the orders. Sauce on top was free. Will return here again.

Best chippy in the area without a doubt. The staff are lovely. Great portions. Clean.

Super food I must one of the best fish n chips there food is absolutely delicious and very economical..

That was the worst fish&chips that we tried ever. (I tired fish&chips in Woking in similar street food stlye which was ok, and in many pubs and restaurants in Guildford, Porthmouth, Brighton... which were great) I blame myself after seeing the place, we should know that is not our place. With my wife, after the first bite, we were unable to eat this "food" and we threw it away in the trash (20GBP for 2 persons, fish+chips). Our health is more important than eat this tasteless very junk food. 50% of this "food" was pure unhealthy oil, both fish and potato were swimming in the oil. They provided about extreme amount (circa 2kg chips/portion) like a heavy oily bag, I never seen serving this extreme amount of potato anywhere, which was very bad quality tasteless chips, and of course with the paper packaging it became very soft than crispy. I am very sorry for those who morover eat this watered down with vinegar as they serve this usually (I did not ask vinegar). The fish was also very big and heavy, and tasteless with very oil full breading. 1 fish+chips portion here is can be ok for a 150kg man, damage to health and obesity are guaranteed for those who eat this regularly.

Best chippy in Coventry by no small margin, friendly staff and great food at a good price for the quality.

Since deanos was busy had to go to Poseidon the chicken meat was disgusting I wouldn’t even feed it my dog. Place use to be nice but it’s done down hill

Just had for the first time fish and chips from them and it was delicious 👏 the cod was nice and crispy and BIG can be shared by two people and the chips. Staff was friendly, they take card payments but cash is preferred.

I found the owner very rude and aggressive with a customer being served whilst waiting for my order, was stating that on future visits he must pay by cash not card as he is being charged for card payments? The person apologised and stated he will bring cash in the future .The owner cannot demand customers pay cash only as most people do not carry cash and making customers visit the grocery store a few doors down to withdraw money . Some more customers arrived who he seemed to know and paid with the card and nothing was said. Will go elsewhere in the future .

I only had cheesy chips, but they were grate, with the cheese melted all over them.

Staff were okay really, just focused. If go back again and recommend them

Food is mostly good, I keep finding bits of bone in the meet though which can be off putting. The thing that compelled me to write a review was the fact that it is really hot over the last few days, normally its hot in the shop on a cold day but this time I could see the sweat dripping off the staffs faces. I think the working conditions are horrible personally, maybe at least buy some fans? Edit: So to respond to the owner, 4 separate occasions I've have found small rectangular bits of bone in my meat, it's not a one off. Secondly I really think you should either do something about the heat or simply not open. You have a giant glass front window on your store, what about turning it into a set of doors that can open?

If there is place is sit and eat would be great ...we came from long way and it was raining we carry the food items long way and ate with disturbed mind.Tgough food was good we not able to enjoy and eat🥺🥴

Southern fried chicken and chips. Good portions, great taste! Fantastic!!!

Takeaway only fish bar. Quality of the food is first-rate...portions are massive! Very nice staff too.

Great fish and chip shop, highly recommended

Best chippy in Coventry, been going for 15 years now. Only negative is that they could perhaps do something to shorten the waiting times, as the long queues mean we have to go to other chippies sometimes. But a great chippy and very friendly staff.

It's a takeaway joint. Awesome fish and chips 🐟

Bought some chips from them. The staff were friendly and service was fast. They don't accept card payments which make things more difficult but regardless their chips are so yummy.

The fish cooked upon entry for freshness. Also, it serves hollourmi.

Always fresh golden Fish & Chips with great service and Kebabs to die for 😋

Went there Good Friday with wife. No one in the shop only guy behind counter on phone. He saw us and continued his phone chat making no attempt to serve us . After about 3 minutes we had had enough and left .It was then he called us back to which we said thanks but no thanks. You don’t treat customers like that. Ignore them at your peril.

Excellent service with even better food. Defo be back!!

Good quality fish and chips, I had cod and chips the fish was fried fresh while I waited, this establishment is also filled with pretty women.

An amazing chip shop lovely people to take orders and all cooked fresh 😋

Best fish and chips I have had in Coventry. Freshly cooked cod and chips were so good. My go to weekly treat fromnow on. Highly recommend.

Absolutely brilliant. Best chip shop in Coventry by a mile and in top10 in the UK. Chips, fish, kebabs all outstanding. Food quality is brilliant. Great guys that run it. Put binley mega chippy dog pit to shame. People all over the world should be travelling to Poseidon for their chips instead. Never had anything less than 10/10 from here

This is our favourite chippy. No questions. Excellent service and food quality is always amazing.

I was at work and needed to feed 7 people and our cooker had broken. This was the only chippy we could find open on a Sunday and I'd never been before. It was very busy (probably due to the fact it was the only one open) but the staff served me quickly and were really lovely. The chips were absolutely delicious and so was the curry sauce. Would definitely come back here again!

Great customer service and amazing food! Will definitely be coming back

Very good chip shop had fried chicken. Very good

The best chips in the area in my opinion.

Food is always fresh and hot food, friendly service, would definitely recommend.

The staff are polite the food is hot and delicious Best fish and chips in the area for sure

Best chippy in Coventry by far. Friendly service and if you give them a nod they always make the fish fresh to order. Crunchy batter and great chips!!

First time I have visited the Poseidon in a while. Just wanted a quick lunch for the kids. £14.50 for 2 sausages and pie and chips. Not complaining about the price as the cost of everything has gone up everywhere. However the customer service was disgusting. Guy serving me barely grunted and not once said thank you at any point - not even when giving me my change. I guess they are so busy that they don’t need to bother with things like courtesy. I really hope when the new chippy opens at the top of Chelysmore people realise what terrible service they are getting from Poseidon and go there instead.

The best in Coventry, not Mega chippy in binley. Staff are great and the atmosphere depends on what time you get there . You could hit it right or be in a rather long line waiting.

The cod is superb also potatoe scallops. Recently moved to Styvechale and very very happy with Poseidons fish bar. Looking forward to trying more on the menu. Well done xx

Miserable kunt won't even thank you for your business

The best fish & chip staff we've used in Coventry. Maybe be a bit more patient with your newer staff when busy?

Thank you to Amrit and all at The Poseidon Fish Bar for our beautiful feast. Very much appreciated. Hope you are all very happy in your new home....see you again soon. Best wishes from all at Elizabeth Davenport Estate Agents

On Friday Evening my father in law had made a large pre order for 60 people. The service was brilliant, the food was lovely and it was all perfectly delivered! We cannot rate this fish shop enough! Thank you 😊

Always great quality food consistently and big sizes, good value for money

Not been, but this Fish Bar has just received the prestigious NFFF award. The reward would seem to be supported by the comments of customers on here. Its on my 'want to go' list.

Wow! Been here twice now and it’s delicious like no other chippie. Mmm mmm mmm; shame fish n chips aren’t the healthiest option in the world, otherwise I’d be here every day. Fish is super crispy and fresh. Fresh is the word. Yum 😋

Local fish & chips shop, walking distance from my home.Much better than Binley Mega Chippy

Great food and great service 👍

Food always hot, pasties taste nice but as they are put in the microwave pastry it just soggy. Everything else is great.

Fresh and tasty food. Will definitely recommend this place.

Brilliant fish and chips, love that they're open on a Sunday too!

Lovely clean friendly staff great fish and chips

Fresh, tasty and affordable food. Definitely recommend this fish bar

Best chip shop in Coventry. I always go for Kebab and burgers for the family on a Saturday .....high quality food and great staff Thank you to all staff at poseidon for the great service

Nice chips and good veggie options for a chippy

First time i ever used this chippy i was lied to when told they don’t take card payments when they actually do. Prejudice i suspect played a role but brushed it off and returned. Yesterday i paid for a large portion of chips amongst other but when i got home it was a regular portion and a small one at that. The staffer was somewhat distracted and had to repeat myself a few times and no apology. Considering i am relatively new to this place and the impression received so far is a negative - i shall not be coming back.

Most of the time the chips are good.

Great chippy always spot on with quality and great staff

The best in Coventry I have found to date. I drive past 4 other chip shops to go to this one!

Well cooked food served. Order fish when entering.

Completed a big pre-order on time and was all hot and delicious! Thank you very much

Whilst the food is reasonable, the staff are pure grumpy. They obviously aren’t happy doing what they do, and it comes across. It’s so average that during lockdown I preferred to travel to the Black Country fish bar in West Bromwich rather than deal with Mr. Grumpy and the hilarious old fart who told me I hadn’t shouted through the order correctly. Calm down grandpa 😅. Plus they don’t put enough salt and vinegar on the chips. Stingy and grumpy.

The lady who served me was quite rude. Service was also slow and portions were smaller than expected. Not in a hurry to come back.

Great food, very very slow service.. be prepared to wait for your order !

Very good service and good quality food

Pristine Fish Bar, lovely staff very efficient , pre ordering saves waiting time and the fish and chips are pretty flippin" good as well!! (Excellent in fact) very generous portions

One of the best I've been to we went out of our way to go there seeing a queue outside knew its going to be good

Perfect all dome from fresh super polite and fast prices arent bad either

Low prices for amazing quality food! Would definitely recommend. It is only 4 stars for me as i know the people who own the company/shop and they are not the most pleasant people.

Always good best Chippy around here

Food customer service and cleanliness is spot on well done see you all soon 😁

Food tasted great, massive portions, price is good and staff are very friendly.

Turned up, a sign to only allow 2 in the shop but I soon find myself next to 3 others. Staff not wearing masks or gloves, no distancing with a barrier covering only some of the bar and cash only. The food was mediocre with bland fish and soggy chips. Very disappointed, sorry!

Excellent quality of food, generous portions and well priced. The premises are scrupulously clean and the staff are super friendly and efficient- highly recommended.

Great fish and chips again, but a shame there are problems with the credit/debit card machines, especially as Amex Shop Small should have been supported this month. If they sorted it out I'd come back again.

Great service, great food, great people.. love the fact the service is quick and tasty.

The fish was a really long piece of whatever fish it was and looked more like a big sausage, literally no real fillet. Bought kebab and did not put any sauce on it. Will only accept cash, I wonder why?

Best chippy in Coventry by miles. Super clean and food is so good. Staff are friendly and happy to accommodate requests - highly recommended

Freshly cooked - crisp batter - what else do you want.

Great quality fish & chips highly recommend. Kebabs are very nice too. Good service and best fish n chips in Cov.

Lovely fish and chips firdt class

Visited family nearby last week. The best fish and chips ever! The fish was enormous and the chips delicious. Very large portions. Will definitely be back when next in the area.

Grate place for a bite to eat and food is quality and cooked to perfection!

Alright. Does fish. Does chips. Always a good feed.

Yeah you have to wait when it's busy but it's a chip shop, what do you expect? The food is amazing and always well presented.

Nice chips, Staff need to make sure customers are not leaning over the counter, especially when they are not wearing a mask. 🤢

Very nice lightly battered Cod and chips

Best Chippy in the Area. Always get great customer service and fresh chips, the portions are huge! Family run business too

Very good food.Recommend it....

Nice Cod and Chips. Was quite expensive, but the portion was absolutely massive

Fish was good but fries had a slight taste of overused oil.

Best chippy in Coventry. Good service, usually a queue, but everything is fresh and their fish is fab!

Normally a great chippy, but for the second time, the long await for a fresh piece of fish was the worst fish ever from all the chips shop I’ve ever been to. The fish was over cooked like it had been re-dipped to make hot again, completely burnt and hard, with no meat in the tail end, the meat else where was dry.

Friendly staff and great fish and chips. Battered sausage also good. Portions are large so we tend to share.

Enjoyed a lovely pensioner size lunch special today. Fantastic value, really tasty.

Just walked in and did not even get acknowledged by the staff member who was busy doing what looked like a phone order. Neither did they call anyone else to the front to serve me.

This is our local but of all the fish and chips shops I've tried in Coventry this is the best, good for fish, pies, donner but most importantly great chips. Note cash only though, the shop next door has a cash machine if needed.

Turned up at this fish and chip shop to get 3 scallops for a family member who is coming out of hospital. Shop closes at 2pm. Turned up at 1:50pm to be told they are not going to make any more scallops. There will still customers in the shop waiting for food??? Disgusting service and very rude. Let down. Never been and never going back.

Had to wait a while to be served because they were really busy, which I thought was a good sign because I had never been there before. Portions where big and chips were the best I had tasted for a while. I will be using them again