Salt & Malt Wapping Wharf in Bristol, City of

Chips utterly tasteless, no matter how much salt and vinegar. Portion size small, very over priced. Aesthetics and chip shop look nice but the food just tastes of nothing. Go to a proper chippy!!

I am truly baffled by all the bad reviews for this place. For me, my partner and my family it has been our go to for fish and chips in Bristol for a number of years. It's easily the best 'standard' fish and chips in the city and the specials etc if you sit in are also always excellent. It's been many, many years since I've had better fish and chips anywhere else in the UK. The quality is consistent, the flavours are delicious and you can tell the ingredients are of good quality (unlike many other chippies, not that I'm averse to them). I love crispy chips, rather then the soggy jobs you often get, and Salt & Malt always deliver this. The frickles are amazing and the sauces (bouillabaisse, some kind of thousand island etc) are superb. I have no hesitation in giving them five stars and highly recommending it.

We stopped for fish and chips after our tour of the area. The large Cod was quite an average size for the price. The chips were not fresh at all, they were old and not good at all. The Caesar salad was vastly overpriced for what it was. Very disappointing and not like Salt and Malt at the Chew Valley Lake.

A casual tiny place on the bristol marina for lunch and dinner. Great fish n chips and nice bristol beer. Typical marine british place for a nice outing. I have been there before at night some months ago. Its better to visit during day time to walk around etc. great food and nice people. Strongly recommended when visiting bristol

I went to Salt and Malt after reading online about them. Came from Scotland and deliberately went for the Oysters. Was met in and empty restaurant my the “host” who said “nah we don’t do them to 5pm, sorry small kitchen small kitchen” I said I’d go a walk and come back. She informed me that oyster happy hour starts at 5pm. I went to the bar next door and returned at 5pm. She turned to two colleagues and whispered something on my return I couldn’t hear and both span round and gave me dirty looks. Rubbish customer service. Host was a nightmare. There’s a reason everywhere else was packed out and they only had one table full. Avoid. Go to Harbour House. Best Solo Birthday meal, no judgement and amazing oysters.

I love this tiny place, to which I turn whenever I am in Bristol and crave an uncomplicated, tasty and traditional seafood meal in a nice environment. Good quality, fair prices, and friendly staff (and so is the owner whom we met for the first time today).

We are a couple, both over 75. We were there on a Thursday 12:30ish for lunch on a rainy, chilly day. We had a Fish soup small, a sofa, and a small cod supper (chips, peas, a decent portion of cod). The fish stew was EXCELLENT. The cod supper was quite good. Plenty of seating inside. Great service. Friendly staff. 30.58 with grat. Included. We sat at a round table with padded bench. Did not realize until later that chairs and table available in the next pod. Bench was a bit short in the seat (we are not overly large) but comfortable enough. There is a sliding door to the outside for staff to get to the next pod. Breeze come thru when opened/shut and several patrons did not bother to close the door, so I got up to shut it. Just a minor annoyance.

My son and I both had haddock and chips with a fried halloumi side. We ate in the Fish Bowl which was a bit soulless but then we were the only people in there and it was wet & miserable outside so not really anything the restaurant could do about that! Drinks were a little slow to arrive considering how quiet it was and, to be honest, they were only just cold enough. I don’t think the cans of cider had been in the fridge that long. The food was very nice….really nice piece of haddock with lovely batter. If I was being picky I could say it was a bit smaller than I expected. Chips were nice but nothing special. Deep fried halloumi side was delicious, as was the dipping sauce they came with. The two girls that served us were very polite and helpful. Overall I would happily return.

Put simply. For a takeaway it's pricey. I never mind the price as long as I enjoy it but If not, then the price matters. We only had sausage and chips. The sausage was ok but the chips looked good but were just bland. No amount of salt and vinegar made them enjoyable enough to eat much of them. Surprised really as it's quite simple...a good spud and a good oil to fry them in. You don't need to be fanny craddock to cook good chips!

We decided to treat ourselves to fish and chips at this much-vaunted restaurant. We ordered large cod and chips for £16 each. We've never seen such a small portion of fish. If what we were given was large, the small size can't be much more than a glorified fish finger! The chips were cold and tasted stale. They were presented in a metal cup, and under a few full-sized chips on the surface lurked a cupful of small, hard bits. The batter on the fish was rock hard. If you'd hit it with a hammer, it would have shattered. And the tiny amount of fish inside was dry and unpleasant. We visited early evening and had the distinct impression we were eating the tail end of what had been prepared at lunchtime. The markup on the drinks was huge. £6.50 for a 440ml can of larger. That, at least, was nice, but it was far more than we've paid for exactly the same elsewhere. A 12.5% service charge was automatically added. There was nothing wrong with the service, and we didn't dispute it, but the food as awful. We won't be back.

Disappointing. The chips seemed as if they had been reheated - hard bits and lacking in that just fried and fresh taste, The batter and the fish didn't taste particularly fresh. The best bit was the tartare sauce and the lemon slice! It's quite a price to pay for shelter from the wind and sadly a most lacklustre experience. I won't be returning.

We all had haddock and chips. It was delicious and the chips were exceptional. We didn't seem to arrange a click and collect, which would have been great, perhaps if not available, they consider it. My local chippy in wetherby does and it's really successful

Upon arrival for a takeaway we were told they were not taking orders for ten minutes due to then being very busy, which was fair enough. But one member of staff in particular was extremely rude and said you will have to wait outside, baring in mind it was raining. Her attitude towards customers was really bad. I had to walk away and leave my wife to finish the order or I would have lost my patience. Won’t go back again, shame as the food is pretty good.

Probably the best fish and chips ever, and I'm not keen on fish and chips. Absolutely lovely and good staff with a clean environment too

Lovely friendly staff and, considering the place was full and the staff run off their feet, the service was great. Delighted to find they do delicious gluten-free battered option and good alcohol-free beer.

My partner and I arrived as they were closing the kitchen but they squeezed us in and a lovely gentleman called Jamie sat us and served us - he was extremely accommodating and kind. The food was absolutely amazing, so much more than a fish and chips shop with the perfect location right by the water. Highly recommend!

After seeing this establishment on a recent TV programme I thought I would go in and have a drink,the first member of staff didnt know it had been featured on TV !! I said I was only in for a drink as I wanted to check the place out .A 440 ml can of Bristol lager was £6-50 and when I went to pay they initially tried to charge a 12.5 % service charge I dont think it measured up to my expectation so did not feel encouraged to go again .Also there were three rather ugly recycling bins in the line of vision out the front which could could do with re-siting .There were some other customers that came in during my stay and I was not impressed by the way they were spoken to . I did not order any food

This is a great place for fish and chips. It is located near the harbour in the cargo district, close to the M museum. Food prepared quickly, and was very tasty. Large portions. Had to pay for ketchup and vinegar packets, a first for me.

Very disappointed.. drinks and service very slow, one particular staff member bordering on rude, drinks not available , food brought out without sauce and told they were making a fresh batch ( hence food would be eaten before it was ready !), not sure if they were just having a bad day??? customer service training wouldn’t go amiss!

My family had a table in the fish tank; which is a fab separate glass walled pod for dining. Service was great, fish and chips were lovely and my Dad thoroughly enjoyed 2 plates of oysters!! Everyone had an easy and enjoyable time.

We had 5 large portions of chips to Take-Away and even though they were the large, at £5.20 each it is a bit steep! Yes the chips were pretty good (that's why i gave 4*) but charging a 12.5% service charge (or any service charge) for a Take-Away is taking the... Mickey. Ok we said we weren't happy and it was removed but most people would not ask for fear of embarrassment and that I feel, is the hope of the owners. So the 4* is for the quality of the chips...but taking everything into account such as price and sneaky service charge (I can't find it anywhere on the online menu), I would not go back.

Great experience eating in the fish bowl this evening. We found the food to be delicious and potion sizes just right - batterless fish highly recommended. The service was efficient and very friendly, Liv especially was great at helping us decide on extras and portion sizes. We are locals and will definitely be retuning.

Very, very poor. Service was impressively abysmal, and the food very average....especially for the price. Do yourself a favour and go anywhere else

One of the best seafood meals I have ever had. The Bloody Mary martini was divine and so much better than the real thing. Portion sizes are excellent — not too much and not too little — and staff were attentive. Delightful.

We were in the area looking for something light to eat and came across salt and make. Now if had read reviews might have gone elsewhere but a place with a queue is normally a good sign. So we queued up and unlike rest of...

SHOCKING SERVICE.. waited half an hour for undercooked food, no apology! Tried to tell us the pink sausage was ok.

We have always used Salt and Malt when visiting Bristol or Chew Valley. The last three times has been disappointing. This week the chips were hard and no matter how much vinegar I put on them, they still didn't taste of anything. The large cod...

Ah, Salt & Malt, the place where clocks tick at a glacial pace, and vinegar mysteriously vanishes into thin air. If you're looking for an adventure in the realm of patience-testing, this is the spot for you. Picture this: I entered the establishment full of...

Disappointing after returning here due to my first visit being exceptional I was very disappointed with the fish and chips. I ordered the large and what was presented was no bigger then a small meal for £17. Fish and chips is my favourite meal so...

We enjoyed delicious gluten free fish and chips here on a chilli evening. The staff were helpful and clearly pointer out the gluten free options.

5 adults visited Salt & Malt on 6th April. We had 4 large fish and chips, 1 small fish and chips, 3 oysters and 5 beers for a bill of £124.5. Unfortunately the 3 of us who had the oysters felt really unwell, with vomit...

Clean and modern looking, this is a very different proposition from your old chippy. We tried both a haddock and a large cod. Both were nicely fried, the haddock was perfect, while the cod (a very chunky piece) came out just a tad dry -...

The waiting staff were grumpy and inattentive, the portions were small and expensive. I would certainly not recommend this to friends. They also have a 10% service charge added on to the bill automatically, which always rubs me up the wrong way. Tips are for...

Great service and lovely food. Had smoked haddock which was very nice. Overall nice please to eat. Little pricey if any complaint.

Visited on a late afternoon, there were plenty of staff, albeit some sat around on breaks, but the restaurant was otherwise pretty much empty of customers. Ordered small adult fish and chips at £13 and kids at £6 Apart from having a pot of tartare...

Agonisingly slow (30 minutes+ for a takeaway), incredibly rude staff. Refused to give us a refund. Promises food in 5 minutes, took 25.

We absolutely loved this place (and the Chew branch) and would always recommend it but our most recent visit was so disappointing. I'm not sure what's happened but the standards have dropped.. it doesn't taste special or above the norm anymore. The haddock was so...

Please please do not eat here my whole family have been so I’ll after fish and chips consumed here! We thought it was just us on speaking to local people and doctors many people have been made very I’ll from eating here. We would not...

An absolutely great plaice - excuse the pun - for gluten free eating at its best . All batter is gluten free, crunchy with no soggy batter . The peas and tartare sauce were second to none . We booked on our visit to Bristol...

I guess we are all looking for value for money nowadays and i knew that i would be paying for what i had hoped was premium quality. I had fish cake and chips with a sprite.I was happy to await for fish cake to be...

Friday afternoon Fish n Chips, sat on the outside tables admiring the view of the Bristol harbour. Restaurant and takeaway not that busy but it took forever for the food to arrive, one of the waitress behind the counter was more interested in eating the...

Arrived on a busy Saturday lunchtime. was able to get an outside table on what was a gloriously sunny day and there was a great view across the dockside and water. I came to try the fish and chips and wasn't disappointed. Perfectly cooked chips,...

We were all of us looking forward to eat a fish & chips at this place as we heard good things about it but then the disillusion started by the first dish ordered. The food was cold, not especially tasty and fries barely cooked. When...

One of the worst fish & chips I have had. Both were completely tasteless. Definitely won't be going back.

Delicious cod and chips, we ordered scampi too! There is a good selection of local Bristol beers as well. Nice seating inside. Would recommend.

Arrived late afternoon 6 45 was advised that due to a very busy day would be unlikely to accommodate However the lovely waiting team were good and we were seated The menu small font difficult to read The food excellence shone through the best ever...

Okay, not the best! Fish was semi tasty, chips were abit naff and defo would not reccomend the curry sauce it felt more like a chunky vegetable soup

What truly appalling cod & chips !! The chips were flaccid and cold - The cod, also cold and quite obviously Having been cooked hours ago :( tasted Of literally nothing… massive waste of money So disappointing, am voting with my feet ( tastier I...

Really disappointing fish and chips. The batter was solid and the fish tasteless. Peas were bland and curry sauce was like the dregs you get at the bottom of a pot noodle. Well over priced. Only saving grace was the friendly customer service. If you’re...

I've given it a 3 because I'm usually a fan - I like the non-greasy, gluten-free batter and the chips are usually good. But my most recent visit caught them on a bad day. Both portions of haddock were so dry and over-cooked they were...

Well we loved it here. Ate in and everything was piping hot and delicious. The chips were divine. The staff were friendly and helpful.

Absolute waste of money, poor food but the seagulls eat well, fish was rock hard batter and chips looked like leftovers

Its a standard fish and chips place which gives the impression of a high quality restaurant through fotos, but its not. Its a place with very limited space to seat on high tables, offers a quick service food. Fish n chips is really tasty and...

Delicious homemade Fishcakes and tasty chips cooked to order and served with a Smile.. Will definitely return when I visit.

Pleasant lunch by the harbour in this fish and chip shop and restaurant in Whapping Wharf. Friendly service and tasty food including a couple of vegetarian choices. They fry in oil rather than animal fat too.

Although very quiet, after a long wait we, along with someone else, had to remind the waitress we hadn't had our food. When it arrived the chips were not nice, soggy and cold. A hacksaw would have been helpful to cut through the batter on...

Incredibly disappointed with my cod and chips. As another reviwer has written below, the batter was very hard. It was very difficult to get the knife through in order to cut the fish. The only way I can explain this is they had cooked the...

Went with my wife today we shared a portion of battered vegetarian sausages and battered halloumi and had a portion of chips each. Very good portions. Everything was so tasty and the service was good too. Highly recommended

The batter of the fish is what makes this place different from all the others fish & chips; it is extra crunchy and crispy. As a bonus, it is also gluten-free. This restaurant also serves one of the best frickles (fried pickles) that I’ve tasted,...

After using this fish and chips restaurant many times I can honestly say this was the worst meal I've ever had the Haddock was over cooked to such an extent that the batter was so hard inedible the fish also mushy and tasted poor the...

we sat outside, it took a while to get served as it was busy but the food was worth the wait. the batter on the fish is so crispy its amazing.

Been keen to try this for a while as always looks busy. 25 minute wait for dry haddock, odd tasting batter and ok chips. Give it a miss.

Visited here last Sunday for a meal. On arrival was told that the restaurant was closed so opted for takeaway instead. After a short wait in the queue I ordered mini fish and chips with a can of coke. I then waited a further few...

Loved lunch here. Cute decor, great table service and delicious gluten free fish and chips. Most of the menu is gluten free and my partner had the halloumi which I stole a bit of. Would highly recommend.

We arrived, not having booked and got the last available table on the terrace. We were expecting good fish and chips and were delighted to see a very enticing small plates menu. We ordered tomato salad with blackened mackerel, 2 seafood arancini with saffron Aioli,...

Beautiful atmosphere and the food does look amazing, if you can eat any of it. There are vegetarian and vegan options on the menu, marked as V / Ve HOWEVER they are cooked in the same oil as the fish. I understand fully its a...

They do good food but there’s an inexplicable delay between ordering and them putting the fish in a cardboard box and giving it to you. Sometimes a long time. Even when you can see the cooked fish and the person who took your order is...

Excellent customer service, the waitress let me charge my phone behind the bar whilst I ate. I ordered a cod and chips and the quality was absolutely spot on, very friendly and welcoming atmosphere too!

Did not live up to expectations. Order took about 25 minutes to be cooked and was poor, tasted like they cooked the food in very old oil, most went in the bin

Large cod appeared the size of a very expensive £12 fish finger, not even fresh, it was dry as if frozen. Chips soggy . Kids meals were even worse , kids fish and chips is a small goujon of cod, sausages were black and burnt...

We had a very long wait to be seated, with not much interaction from staff as we stood there. Finally seated and the service got a bit worse, as one waitress snapped at my sister when she asked to be seated indoors as we got...

Had fish and chips and was rubbish,chips hard and over cooked ,fish over cooked , no one waiting but still had to wait 20 minutes, Tasteless crap , seagulls enjoyed them though ,should have just thrown £15 in docks , never again .

Both the fish and chips were very tasty! Good-sized portion of chips, though the large cod was not massive. Overall good, but I did not appreciate the fact that you have to pay extra for ketchup/mayo per packet...

Take my advice and get a take away. The food is good quality, but if you sit in the portion of chips is a joke, plus they add a 10% service charge.

Crispy large cod, chips,crushed peas and tartar sauce. Excellent hot food and service in a cracking location.

Waited in the rain queued for 20 minutes before my order was taken (I was 3rd in the queue). Ordered battered sausage and chips. Waited another 25 minutes for my order. Wouldn’t say it was overly busy. Received a half battered sad looking sausage.

Very disappointed with the burnt batter on my fish “ Cod “ , this restaurant is much vaulted within Bristol however to maintain standards perhaps the cooking oil should be changed more frequently. It maybe just a bad week for them however I will never...

Lovely fish n chips today with a beer .. great service from the waiters. Social distancing adhered to.

Called in here after a visit to SS Great Britain. Promptly seated, ordered two small cod and chips. Chips were cooked to perfection and the batter was delicious. Really good quality food. I thought the portion size was spot on and any larger would have...

Booked a table for 4pm on their website to meet a friend we hadn't seen in a long time. Was supposed to be a special evening. Arrived at the restaurant to be told that we actually can't have our table because the restaurant is closing...

The best fish and chips ever Not greasy superb light crisp batter gluten free Lovely fresh chips nicely presented Service was friendly I took a 95 year old who felt he had to approach the chef and say how wonderful it was The location is...

One fo the best fish and chips I have ever had. Excellent quality and service. Fresh and not greasy, just the way it should be. Well done team.

Good customer service I had sml cod n chips n curry sauce Couldnt fault the food but curry sauce was abit too sweet for me Wasnt greasy like some other chip shops

We ordered fish and chips for lunch. Found it strange they offered no hot drinks at all on such a wet, stormy day. So we went with a coke and tap water as didn’t really fancy alcohol. The fish and chips were good, actually in...

Really nice food for an ok price. Huge gluten free variety and the best gluten free batter I’ve had. The atmosphere is vibrant and it’s just a “cool” place to sit and have fish and chips. The staff were lovely and friendly, coupled with the...

Queued here for around 20 mins on a Friday evening. Well organised. They serve beer and non-alco drinks too. Sat on the benches outside M-Shed to eat and brought our own cider. Lovely fish and chips - huge portions of chips - even had plenty...

Service was prompt, miserable evening so not busy. The haddock and chips were good (not as good as our local chippy, which sadly burned down last week). Our only complaint was that chips were compulsory. I do not have a huge appetite so usually just...

Cod and Chips with Crushed peas with Tartar sauce and Lemon slice. Well cooked. Served piping hot. Excellent.

These guys serve up the best fish & chips in town! The fish is always cooked perfectly and the chips are delicious! I also love their fishcakes. Staff are always friendly & accommodating. I'd highly recommend.

On one of the coldest windiest wettest days of this awfully wet year, this place was a haven of warmth and welcome. I happily enjoyed a well deserved box of good food while dripping quietly on the floor, having marched around the harbourside!

Had lunch with my wife & grand-daughter. Food was good, service friendly and efficient & staff good with 4 yr old. Maybe chips could be a little more cooked but overall fish good, scampi good. Will go back, thanks.

This is how you do fish and chips. Just perfect cod and great chips. I would come here more often if I was closer. Just glad to have it when I’m in the area. PERFECTION

Dropped in on a brief stopover in bristol and had a fantastic meal. Managed to feed 2 adults and 2 children with an adult meal/ kids meal and bread. They do an amazing deal where a kids meal is free with an adult meal tues...

I imagine it could get crowded in here very quickly and might not be the most relaxed or comfortable place to eat, but we had some of the best fish and chips we've ever eaten here yesterday. Lovely and fresh, perfectly cooked, just the right...

The Mushy Peas and the cod are the best I’ve ever had. The atmosphere is great for a date night or to have the family and kids come have fun.

The restaurant has great atmosphere. The mushy peas is definitely the best I have ever had and fish was fried really well as well. Important to mention they have local craft beer on the tap!

This wonderful enterprise has come to town. A great favourite on Chew Lake now for all to enjoy. Top marks for everything

the chips were great but the fish was really hard and dry like it had been frozen or perhaps fried more than once. Much nicer places to eat in wapping wharf

I miss the seaside when I am in Bristol so coming to Salt and Malt was a nice treat in an otherwise busy city lifestyle! I am veggie, so I had the battered halloumi which was delicious, but my friends mostly had fish which they...

Food: The basic fish and chips was good, but not mind-blowing. For one, I prefer not to eat the fish skin, though I'm told there are people who actually want it (aren't just neutral)... that said, even if it was skinless, it wouldn't have been...