Spence's chip shop in Belfast

Although we're country people my Mum grew up just off the Woodstock Road. Shes an East Belfast girl at heart. After a day out with my wife and Mum we wanted to go somewhere for food...my Mum suggested her favourite childhood chippy...Spence's on the Beersbridge Road. We sat in and it was lovely...the young girl who took our order was polite and friendly...the food was yummy...and watching the local characters interact with the owner was entertaining! I had fish and chips...the chips were home made and perfect...the large portion of fish was very tasty. This is an old-fashioned family run business...I can't recommend it enough...next time we're in the city I'll be back! PS Billy...the taxi tours thing...yes that would definitely work!!

Best Fish and chips in Belfast. Very traditional with lots of character fantastic service. I have been many many times now and would highly recommend it.

This chip shop has been around for a long time but the food is always tasty and delicious.Good sized portions and friendly service.

Visited here after having a recommendation. What a surprise this was the tastiest fish an chips I've ever had in belfast, very old school an it works! If you want fish an chips in Belfast get down here

Great place for always freshly cooked chips and Haddock, and a bit of crack with Bill the owner. Sit in on wooden benches like your Grannie used to do.

A well known and popular local chippy, people travel to visit, and has regulars who have been going there for years, I always have the fish and chips, the fish is always fried fresh when you order, surprised at some of the negative posts on here, however guess everywhere can have the odd mishap , I have always been happy pleased with the fish and chips I've had there, and also nice that you can either sit in or take out

It Maybe old but such a wealth of Belfast memorabilia to be had. Traditional Belfast chippy experience. Good craic with older patrons who have been coming to the same chip shop for 60 years or more. Food is great and William knows how to fry a mean fish. No sunflower oil here my friends, food is cooked in traditional way and wrapped in yesterday’s newspapers.

Used to love here, but moved house so haven't been for a long time. Planned to go to the Bethany but went here instead. BIG MISTAKE. 2 Pastie suppers and 2 cans of Coke £10.10. Bad enough but the food was inedible. Chips seemed to be made from cardboard. Pasties were very pink and not solid but very watery and mushy. A few hours afterwards I could still taste and smell the grease! Really disappointed with the standard of food. Seats were very narrow and hard, back was so upright it was hard to get comfortable. Tables were so narrow we couldn't sit facing each other when the meals came, one of us had to shift down. It looks "authentic old style" in the photos but it is impractical. Sorry!

Been here for pastie supper. Greasy and hard chips. Pastie was very pink and greasy mush. This was recommended to me but on this visit I don't ever be back

Not a great menu but after all it is a chippy. All food cooked fresh old style with a bit of banter and a smile. Don't go for a chicken burger as they are compressed chicken according to the owner as he talks you out of it, this is s fish and chip shop stick to the classics. Great chips made and sold the way they should be. An absolute treat for an old time classic

Ordered lunch for a birthday treat in the office - everyone loved the fish - and the pastie was the best I have tasted in a long time

This is by far the nicest fish and chip shop! With fish, pasties & chips to die for!! I would love to know if the people whom rated it "terrible" are even human lol!! (obviously due to ordering a chicken burger expecting it to be a fillet burger, when clearly it states NOT CHICKEN FILLET) - THEY'RE FOR THE CHILDREN! DUH. but honestly despite those silly little remarks, it is the nicest chippy ever.. Never disappointed, everything is done freshly in front of you, pasties are homemade, chips and bought as potatoes and peeled and cut freshly.. Not bought in in bags! Trust me guys Spences is the nicest chip shop in Northern Ireland guys!

Went here as it was recommended to me but I can honestly say I will never be back nor will I pass anything positive about it. I passed John dorys and the Bethany to try here and it was shocking in everyway. Ordered a chicken burger supper, paid around £4.80 and received a burger that had NO dressing, a drop of mayo and a processed chicken patty. The chips where horrible, dripping in grease and I also witnessed my burger being microwaved at one point. I couldn't even finish the food I binned it all. Also as it said 'supper' I assumed it was a meal and expected a drink...I was wrong. I could have got better in McDonald's. This place could not be more disappointing, go somewhere and pay the bit extra, at least then you'll be satisfied and get a good feed.

First time trying Eddie Spencer's & will definitely be back. Pastime supper out of the paper!! Absolutely lovely, only downside is Spencer's closes 7.30pm. Doesn

Haven't been here in nearly 20years & the charm still hasn't changed. The food is top notch, had the best pastie supper in a long time & even the kids polished of their meal in no time. The staff are excellent & interacted with the kids. Can't wait for my next visit.

Si estás en Belfast tienes que visitar El Willow (Eddie Spence de "fish and chips"). No te olvides! Pero no mencionan LUFC! Jaja!

Just he single best fish and chips around, get yourself down ASAP! Sit in the wee booths, the fish is brilliant! The chips are great the staff are a laugh, it's just by dar the best

My parents have been going here for over 50 years and my brothers and I have been going from we were small. I defy anyone to say these are not the best fish and chips in Northern Ireland

This is an authentic chippy with sit in booths as well as carry out available. It is spotlessly clean with cheery staff. They serve the best chips I have eaten anywhere (as I'm not a chip fan) and the pasties & fish are delicious too. Handy to park on street outside.

I've been going here for nearly 50 years. And the taste is still the best. If in the East make sure you pay a visit. "Young" Mr Spence is good craic! Up The Leeds!

The food in here is decent. The major issue is that the waiting time is quite long.Think I would come back again despite long wait.

Let's make it clear.. Spences is a traditional fish and chip shop! It only does chicken burgers for children as that's what the majority of them eat out nowadays.It is most famous for its fabulous fish pasties and chips - As stated more than once -*** Best, oldest original fish and chip shop in Northern Ireland. ***

If Heinekin did chip shops it would probably be Eddie Spences. Always love to come here even with the odd opening times.

Best ever fish,chips and pasties. When ever I'm in Belfast I always go for a fish or pastie supper more than once. The owner makes you feel welcome and always has a story to tell.

Went here one lunchtime with my husband and daughter, always raved about how nice it was so hubby wanted to try! My goodness both of us ordered a chicken fillet burger a chip to share and a sausage for my little girl what we received was 2 birds eye crispy chicken in a bap no salad or mayo nothing was not impressed so much so I walked out

My first visit was when I was twelve. Fifty odd years later I drive (when I feel that Urge) a fifty odd mile journey for the Ultimate fish and chips. You know that wee bit of pasty uncooked batter under the crispy crunchy surface that all the other places leave? Nope. Never. And the best fresh chips you'll Ever taste, everything done to individual order. Look! Go there, prove me wrong, and I'll eat my chips!

Amazing food every time and lots of banter from Bill. The chippie is famous throughout Northern Ireland and I recommend sitting in and enjoying the atmosphere, a definite must try! The fish supper is a personal favourite!

Have been going here all my life and recently visited for the first time in a number of months. Good craic from Bill as always and perfect, traditional fish and chips!!

I always go for the fish supper! I live down on the east coast and anytime I'm up here I always visit this chippy! Eddie always cheerful as always! Love this place!! Best chippy in Northern Ireland!!

If you get the opportunity please visit this gem of a chip shop. It has the traditional seating and decor from yester year which gives the chip shop a unique charm. Whether you sit in or have the take away you will enjoy great Fish and chips at a resonable price. If its the take away you will get the newspaper wrapping which helps bring back nostalgic memories.

The nicest fish and chips in northern Ireland! Very old skool traditional and delicious. Serving unbeatable fish chips and pasties from 1921. Been going since I was a child and still find it hard to beat.. Love their pasties and chips cooked from fresh and never preheated!! ♥

Love Spences chippy! Have been going from i was little, never disappoints. Steakettes, pasties, everything is quality!! Highly recommended to everyone. Old fashioned chippy in the heart of east belfast. Youl get nothing but the best. :-)

I love spences chippy! Such a old fashioned chippy and I wouldn't have it any other way! Fish n chips are always cooked to perfection! Would recommend it ten times over! X

Never had a bad meal. Been going from I was a child. Although I have heard it's up for sale and closed. I hope not

I've been eating at Spence's since I was little. No matter where I've tried I always keep going back. There is no compromise on the quality and it is consistently good no matter which item you're having off the menu. Just brilliant.

I'm 36 and have been goin to eddies all my life. Brilliant food with excellent service!! Pasties are the best thing on the menu in my opinion.

Eddie Spence's is a pure experience of East Belfast! Sit in and have a fish supper and a tin of coke with a straw. Sit back and people watch all the characters of East Belfast - the craic is 90! Carry out your fish supper and you'll get it wrapped in newspaper - that's quality!

On my visit home Belfast went to Spence's for tea on Friday night,Spotless, lovely booths to sit in. The fish and chips yummy yummy!, not greasy, not to dry, just perfect!!The homemade Pasties, very good, if you like pasties, you have to try these..Looking forward to my next visit.. Know where I will be having my Fish & chips!Mims

My daughter and I really enjoyed the pastie and haddock dinner. Big portions and we had a hard time finishing as our bellies got full. Wait staff very pleasant.This chippie is very neat and clean. Neat memorablilia in the shop to look at. This is a must stop at place if you are visiting the Belfast area.

Traditional family run chippy with bags of history.. Sit in on the wooden bench or takeaway, the food is always great

A family-run establishment for many years, Spence's has endured and continues to offer excellent fish, chips and pasties.