The Chip Shed in Cotswold

I visited here today after placing an order to collect. As I got to the entrance a chef that works there came storming out and shut the door in my face. Then I went in and he came back in within minutes and went back behind the chips etc. I was then the only person waiting at the desk and I could see my food waiting on the side in a bag. The lady serving completely ignored me and carried on with something else and then around 5 minutes after served me. When we drove to our Airbnb (2mins away) the food was cold and all chucked in together to 2 trays. Considering we spent over £20 I thought we deserved more than everything crammed together. I ordered separate dishes that were thrown in together. The food being cold ruined it for us and even though I chose a specific time to collect it clearly had been sat there awhile. No workers seemed welcoming they all stared in the chip shop. Would not return or recommend.

Cod was okay with crispy batter but the chips didn't taste very nice 😞

Great fish and chips at a reasonable cost considering the prime location. The small fish bites were also delicious !!!!

Rrived at Burton and looked for somewhere to eat saw the chip shed expecting take away only.was surprised when there was seating and the welcome and quick service meant food was hot and served promptly god quality and the endless chips are a good idea

My favorite Fish and Chips that I’ve had. Got hooked up with a really nicely sized piece, crispy and nicely salted and a great portion of chips with a Curry sauce and a Tartar Sauce. Took these out to eat on the riverside and would recommend it if it’s packed in there.

What an amazing place this is. The food was delicious and the service amazing. The staff couldn't do enough for us, we were served by a wonderful man that was so accommodating. The quality of the fish was so fresh, not greasy just perfect. The curry sauce packed a punch and was equally as delightful. I cannot wait to return. Thank you to you all.

We've eaten here several times and the food, service and staff were fabulous. However, this visit was very disappointing. We wanted to sit in and eat, but it was very chaotic. There were people sitting in the front area and by the window, eating out of take away boxes. There was no organization. When I asked if we could sit, I was told there was a 45-60 min wait. We ordered a take away, and a table then became free at the back. However the lady was so unhelpful, I just wanted to leave. The young guy serving was lovely - polite, and helpful. Overall a very disappointing visit. It has put me off going back any time soon.

we love this place as a family!

First visit yesterday after seeing the Christmas 🎄. Great food, friendly and efficient staff, nice atmosphere. I feel it may be a new Christmas tradition 😊

Most expensive chip shop we have ever been too waited 40 mins to receive a basic order, and chips undercooked.

Banging saveloy sausages and beautifully crispy chips

Went with my husband, amazing experience, food fresh, chips bottomless, service was 1010, staff were such a happy bunch, thank you Jimmy for taking care of us!

We had the cod and chips and the scampi with tartar sauce. We visited 2 years ago and it was excellent. The Chips were inedible and we noticed that most people had left their chips untouched. The fish was just ok but oily and such a small piece of actual fish for £17. Tartar sauce was nice.

Great adding fish and chips. Very large portions of chips!

A perfect dish and excellent attention from the staff made our lunch a unique moment! The staff was very friendly explaining the menu that we couldn't understand (hello, foreigners here). The traditional fish and chips were delicious, it wasn't oily or anything like that. I highly recommend pairing it with mushy peas, which are an excellent accompaniment to fish. The price seemed good to me, although later exploring the area we saw it a little cheaper.

Not impressed. Popped to Bourton from Banbury on our way home to Birmingham to see the lights and xmas tree and had some chips from here. They were disgusting! Chips were chewy, dark brown and had no potato in the middle. If I didn't have work at 5am I would've turned around and got my money back. Don't recommend.

We visited early today and had a take away lunch. The pluses..... My steak pie was very good and so too was the cod purchased. However the mushy peas were awful, bland in fact, maybe some butter/pepper could be added? The chips were also bland and for £30 paid, the food not worth it unfortunately. I'm genuinely guessing that this chip shop relies purely on the tourist. Im sorry to leave poor reviews and I wish your business well but this was not a good visit. Visited 6th December 2024

Best plaice I've eaten for years

After trying to escape the Winds of Darragh on the 7th November in the Cotswolds, me and my partner thought we would pop in to the The Chip Shed for a bite to eat and dry off - However after ordering a regular portion of chips and curry sauce, the chips were served in 2 small chip baskets - They were lovely however couldn't get my head around the pricing - I was charged £9.30! When leaving i noticed i could of ordered a regular chips, sausage and side for £8.30 i believe. Very disappointed with the pricing and felt ripped off.

Love the chip shed, fish is always super fresh and well cooked, a great variety of hot and cold drinks too. Well worth a visit

I can't think of a better fish and chip shop that I have eaten in the UK. Our trip to Burton on the water was planned around having dinner here, and it did not disappoint. Every meal we had was cleaned away and the waitress asked if we wanted extra chips at no extra cost. I will definitely be returning.

AMAZING fish and chips, very fresh, tasty, mash peas and chips also really good. Strongly recommend.

Love their cod fish n chip, excellent!

I was looking forward to this meal but. The fish was so flat my wife said is that a scollops, the chips was awful and the steak pie was dry and greasy.

Visited The Chip Shed during my trip to the Cotswolds. The fish was excellent—crispy batter and fresh, just as you’d hope for. The battered sausage was tasty too, though I couldn’t finish it. However, the chips didn’t sit well with me and left me feeling quite nauseous after the meal. The place itself was decent, with a casual and welcoming vibe, but the overall experience was dampened by how I felt afterwards. Perhaps it was just an off day for the chips, but I’d approach with caution.

Such good veggie options. Best chip shop I have ever visited.

One of the IF NOT* The best fish and chips shop around! Service was great! Jim was able to accommodate a party of 15 people visiting the local town. A family friend was celebrating her birthday and Jim and the team did really well to manage us. We had a great time and we enjoyed the food! PLUS THEY HAVE UNLIMITED CHIPS! 😍 WOULD COME BACK AGAIN to Bourton on the water solely for this place! Thank you Jim and the team who served us on 12/11/24 3pm ish time. ❤️

The fish and chips was a bit too oily. It also tasted like the oil hasn't been changed recently.

Wouldn’t visit again, dead atmosphere, cost a fortune for not great food. Fish was tasteless and most chips were just batter and hard. Added their own gratuity of £3.99 and the service was rubbish! Would rather find a smaller local chip shop next time because this was awful.

Just ordered a takeaway fish and chips for seven. Order on line , then collected order it was ready on time. Pleant of chips , did not need to order so many, one chips was good for two people. Fish well cooked and very nice

Delicious fresh fish’n’chips! A regular of ours for a week night treat. You can’t beat the Chip Shed. The fish is cooked so well and so fresh. Delicious chips…..the staff are happy to top up if you need more. Great service and all round what you would expect from a great little village chippy!

Mediocre fish and chips, Avoid the scampi and the chicken pie. The scampi was greasy and the pie was dry. They need to raise their game.

Great food - especially the mushy peas. Veggy meals cooked in groundnut oil and rest cooked in beef dripping. Only things I’d change is then to cook asparagus in veggy oil and to batter the halloumi. Ask to sit in back unless you want to people watch at the front. Very brightly lit - could turn it down a bit in evening?

Great fish but the chips are really disappointing.

The most delicious fish and chips I've ever had

Rock hard chips cooked in dirty chip fat. AVOID!With regards to my review that i made FOUR MONTHS AGO, thank you for your swift response. I can see that your business receives mixed reviews regarding quality of your products and service. I would also like to point out that reviews received from your paying customers should be seen as an opportunity to improve or why would people want to spend their hard earned money within your establishment when they can go elsewhere? Also, it is not the customers responsibility to bring to the attention of the owner directly how they should have certain standards within their business, that is the job of the owner. I would suggest you seek business advice if maintaining standards is an issue for you rather than calling out paying disappointed customers. Good day

Easily the best chip shop from anywhere in the UK. The fact that they're already award winners is unsurprising. The food was exceptional. Not too greasy at all. Fish was very fresh and home made fish cake was lovely. Only negative was that we found the lady who served us our food on the takeaway to be a little abrupt to the point of coming across rude. Everything and everyone else was 5 stars all the way. Would not hesitate in recommending.

A lot of mixed reviews for this place! We paid £67 (including service) for 2 kids scampi, an Adult Scampi at £17.70 and 2 Adults shared a Cod for £16.50. (3 Teas were £8.70). This seems a lot of money but the food was fine and the place was light and clean. Perhaps any other meal in 'expensive' Bourton on the Water would be the same cost? Our fish was fine - a reasonable portion but not 'generous'. Nice batter. Not a lot of chips and yes they seemed dry -but we ate them all... Maybe decide where to eat before visiting?

After reading mixed reviews wasn't sure what to expect. Unfortunately the cod was overcooked/dried out. It should flake but it was hard and stuck to the batter and the beef dripping chips were ok but again overcooked or perhaps not fresh. Some of the group were vegetarians and these chips were so much nicer, I assume as they were freshly cooked. Overall disappointing and wouldn't bother going back.

Superb -one of the best we’ve ever tasted .Very tasty lovely light batter.Fantastic level of service especially Tina- couldn’t have wished for better .So good we even back back a couple of times during our holiday .

Not quite an authentic experience of a traditional chippy. Tiny portion of tough & hard (refried?) chips in a wire basket, with smallish cod. The flavour of chips was good - (Thumbs Up for the beef dripping!) but texture was beyond disappointing, I nearly sent them back. Cod batter & fish itself was very good though. All in all, the price did not match the quality of the food, and wished we'd gone elsewhere really for the money.

Good food, good restaurant, isn't and doesn't need to be anything particularly special, the fish and chips is good, and surprisingly as well is the chicken burger though they do not specialize in those. The pricing is high though it is a touristy area so it makes sense. The amount of food given is nice, with the fish being quite big, though they could have added a bit more chips, nothing to worry about though, would go again if there.

When a business positions itself as a premium fish and chip shop - one vital feature that is a non-negotiable is the fish and chips. If you go expecting hearty portions of fish and chippy chips - then you may be disappointed. Or meat pies oozing with gravy whe you cut through the puffy or crispy pie crust - then you again, will be disappointed. Instead you get chips served in a small basket. And high meat content pies that are quite dry, with other flavours in the meat other than those you'd expect from a chippy. However if you're after a no-frills dining experience where the menu is inspired by a chippy, this may be the place for you. But be prepared to compromise on what you may be expecting, when in any other chippy you'd typically br served from behind the classic stainless steel counter, by a team in well-worn tabards! Chip Shed? Perhaps Chip Emporium may be better suited to the clientele they're trying to target.

Fantastic meal and great service. Jim the owner was amazing. All the staff were brilliant

Best fish and chips we have ever had and the service from Tina was fantastic.

Great Fish and chips..Great service

CHIPS ARE NOT VEGETARIAN - please change the small disclaimer right at the bottom of your board which is not obvious (notably if just coming in to order a quick portion of chips) - you should note in LARGE BOLD TEXT that your food IS NOT VEGETARIAN friendly. Very disappointed but your staff were super helpful and refunded our order. I Don't believe in one star reviews due to negative impacts etc so please just take into account this simple request to save people having the issue we did!

What’s happened!? This used to be great but it’s gone downhill. Chips are dry as a bone and tasteless and the fish batter is soggy. Best avoided and try elsewhere

Disappointing overpriced and expected much better. Most London fish and chip shops are far better. Seriously you don’t serve chips in a basket at a genuine fish and chip shop, just put a scoop on the side. Fish was small and scampi uninspiring. £38 for this does not justify the price. Sorry guys I’m sure you work hard but listen to the feed back. BTW cash only in this day and age!

We went with our family including 3 children 11 and under. The kids meals were generous and everyone was very happy with the bottomless fries! We had the scampi and fish burger which both came with a soft white roll and were nice. The best part of our experience was our super friendly waitress who made us feel very welcome. The restaurant was clean and the food was quick, which was great for the kids. We would definitely visit again and recommend for families.

Interesting fish and chip shop with many kinds of fish to choose from. Sold separately with the fries. When ordering, you can ask for salt and vinegar, which will be put on the order. As for the tartare sauce, you have to order it separately for 60 cents. It comes in a beautiful box, looks delicious. Half a big fish with a thick batter, gradually crispy. The fish is very fresh, but the fries are not very crispy, they are in big pieces. The tartare sauce does not taste very good, it tastes more like eating cream.

Went to this place yesterday 12th October the Cod was really small portion I had around 12 chips in a stupid wire basket £16.50 for it the curry sauce was amazing, shame about the rest, a bloody rip off

Not halal. But have vegetarian option.

Took friends visiting from Australia into the chip shed for a quick lunch. Food came quickly and it was tasty.... But BEWARE.... it's cash only!!! In this day and age not ideal (they did say we could go down the road to the cash point! - REALLY????). Then they had the cheek to slap on nearly £7 of service charge!... It came to over £80 for four people and four drinks... Glad we were sat down when we were presented with the bill!

One of the best outside of the coast!

One of the best fish and chip in uk

Huge portions for take out fish and chips. Wish we had purchased 1 dinner for them 2 of us

Chips were served cold. Service was super super slow and to top it off I was given the wrong order.

Ordered vege sausage and chips for takeaway and it was mediocre at best. Service was fine but the food was not up to par. Chips were dry and not great, vege sausage was average without the option of batter. All in all a below average experience.

Stay away from this place! Me and my partner we both got severe D&V. Quality of the food is below any minimal standards as it’s very greasy and tastes like overused oil.

One of the best fish & chips I've ever had! Went for the sole fish and it did not dissapoint. The batter was perfection. Very generous portion so pls make sure you bring your appetite. 😉 Very nice & friendly staff.

We have been in this shop twice, latest being today! I ordered a cod & chips with curry sauce and halloumi fries, vegetable sausages and mushy peas for my wife. First time we had fish and chips twice the fish were ok but chips seemed to be made out of the left over potatoes from the previous day. Today's experience was absolutely shocking! fish and halloumi were not properly fried (not enough) and the peas were very dry. Worse of all, the chips were a lot worse than the previous time. they were like eating cardboard material mixed with very hard crisps and most of them were very dry! They were definitely made out of potatoes left from the previous day which have been soaking in water treated with dry white! over £20.00 worth of rubbish! If I may add, the fish also had no taste which had a peculiar smell and it is in my opinion that the fish is either "codling or whiting!" and not pure proper COD!

The staff were friendly, the fish was very fresh, and the burger was also good.

The taste of the fish and chips was one of the best I've tried. The portion size of the chips is lacking for the price that is paid. Nice decor, but a bit of a dull atmosphere, no music and people sitting like it was a church service.

Liam is maybe the hardest working and best customer service I've ever had ,talented, welcoming and an overall joy to talk to. someone give this man a raise!!

So good, We went back a second time while we were in Bourton. Great fish!

Fish and chips of life! Pie is not good

I have never felt the need to comment unfavourably on a restaurant experience but have to say that the fish served tonight was probably the worst meal my husband and I have ever had anywhere in the world. The lemon sole was 98 % batter and 2% fish.

Pre- ordered fish& chips for a 6:20 collection. Was messaged at 6:10 to be told they were ready to collect. Got to the Chip Shed at 6:20, only to be completely ignored by the staff until 6:35. When I gave my name I was handed a bag from the top of the frier that had been there all along. I commented on the wait, and was told "well, we're busy, ain't we". Fish & chips we're cold and dried out. Good job they get tourist trade, because as alocal I certainly won't be using them again.

Amazing crispy chips 🍟 🥳 ! Liam was great!! Thank you

My chips were raw waited 25 minutes for raw chips would not recommended

Call in last week food was lukewarm and soggy fish one of fish and chips returned they were not happy to give a refund

Amazing fish and chips so glad we found this place would highly recommend.

Ordered cod and chips and also a fish cake. Cod was as bad as I’ve ever experienced. Didn’t eat the breading as it was soaked in grease. Fish cake was OK and at least not greasy. Service was prompt and friendly.

This is a solid and enjoyable fish and chips spot. Battered sausage was nice and service was great and friendly. Only complaint is the chips could’ve been slightly crispier. I really recommend the tartare sauce. Onions rings were nice too big fresh portion.

Great chippy in Bourton. Delicious Sausage, chips & curry sauce, what more could you ask for? Lovely fresh food & fast service.

Delicious Sausage, chips & curry sauce, what more could you ask for? Lovely fresh food & fast service.

Great food, but long waiting lines to order in such cramped up space. Tables were uncleaned, and fries were not fresh. Accessible and by the riverside but definitely not for a second visit.

£41 for 2 fish and chips and a pot of tea that's expensive and chips come in a wire basket ? You don't need all that fancy stuff its no longer a cheap meal at least it wasn't served on a bread board which I've had before and how do all these chippies get these so called awards they all seem to have them and I have been to chip shops before that say award winners and they have been rubbish.

Lovely place. Very busy but managed well by the staff. Very polite and friendly staff.

Mediocre chips, piece of a scouring pad found at the bottom of the box. Owner was unapologetic, saying "at least you know what it is" and no refund/compensation offered. Also, it was not clearly stated when ordering that the chips were cooked in beef dripping, not great as a vegetarian or a new customer. Only my family could eat them

Mediocre chips and a piece of a scouring pad was found at the bottom of the box. The owner was unapologetic, saying "At least you know what it is" and no refund/compensation was offered. Also, when ordering, it was not clearly stated that the chips were cooked in beef dripping, which is not great for a vegetarian or a new customer. Only my family could eat them.

Nice food but ridiculous queuing and system in place for ordering. One girl on the till and putting orders together with people having to have a buzzer waiting for takeaway food to be ready??? Never seen anything like it in a chip shop. Can't charge premium price for poor service and long wait times. The place is drowning.

Take away Fish and chips x2, nuggets and sausage for the kids paid around 39 quid to feed 5 of us, not too bad. Nice building, surrounds and packaging but the food was average to poor. The fish was ok nothing amazing though but the chips took the shine off of the whole meal for everyone, hard and chewy, sharp ends and bad black bits of potato in some of them. lots wasted at the end, not enough salt and vinegar so had to go back in. Think they were under staffed considering it’s the summer hols. I won’t buy there again after today, plenty of other good places around.

We were on holiday, looked for a good fish and chip place locally. The reviews were claiming this to be the best fish and chip place ever. Sadly we must have caught them on a bad day. Chips were soggy and one of the fish cakes was burnt. Also definitely a weird vibe in Bourton-on-the-water, beautiful place but felt very much like you weren't welcome there as a visitor.

Tina was amazing really helped me out last minutes would 1000% would recommend this place to anyone that would come to this area and have food!

The best fish and chips EVER! Beautiful piece of fish, chips cooked in beef dripping, curry sauce is chefs kiss!

Great night out Really good food

We are from Sydney Australia and my husband was desperate for a proper English fish and chips. This is literally the best fish and chips we have ever had!! The shop has won awards and the owner and staff were friendly and fun. We only have three days here but we will be back again. Highly recommended!

2weeks ago. Take away. Fish ok but chips naff, all bits and pieces and hard. Sorry. Others said exactly the same.Think dine in are better.

Absolutely disgusting chicken pieces , can’t believe someone thought it was ok to put them into a box

Very nice place in bourton on the water . The fish and chips meal was incredible. I enjoyed a lot.

Visited today excellent service from Bianca , Also excellent food , great value, unlimited chips a nice surprise highly recommended

Came into the chip shop yesterday, it was very busy which is not a bad thing. Got home after ordering a steak pie and chips. Had a very long day so thought I would grab something quick. The pie was cold in the middle and the steak was very chewy, and the bottom of the pie was a under cooked! I wasn’t very happy! But by end of the day I was too tired to drive all way back to the chip shop!

Very disappointed food only Luke warm and not that great, had much better in local pubs, no sooner had you finished eating you were presented with the bill. Would not return or recommend

Today, on July 28, 2024, we were blessed with an uncharacteristically sunny day in England, with temperatures soaring above 20 degrees Celsius—yes, you heard that right, no rain! It felt like a taste of summer in this otherwise autumnal season. Seizing the opportunity, my friends and I decided to go on a small excursion to Bourton-on-the-Water. After a pleasant stroll and lounging by the river on a cozy blanket, hunger struck. Naturally, I opted for Fish and Chips, my go-to dish for gauging a restaurant's quality. We chose The Chip Shed for our culinary adventure. My lovely girlfriend graciously bought me this quintessential British meal, and now I’ll share my thoughts on the experience. Let’s start with the presentation. The food arrived in a neat, aesthetically pleasing box inside a paper bag—clean and visually appealing, giving off a vibe that something special awaited inside. However, as is the unfortunate norm with Fish and Chips in England, the chips were stuck to the bottom of the paper. It's baffling that after all these years, no one has figured out how to make a non-stick paper for this iconic dish. Perhaps waxed paper or some food-safe coating could solve this perennial problem. To all Fish and Chips vendors: if you're stumped, reach out to me. I'll sort you out with a non-stick solution to save every precious chip from becoming a casualty. Now, onto the taste. The chips were... alright. Not the crispiest I've had, but certainly not the worst. On a scale from 0 to 10, they scored a solid 6, maybe even a 7. They could definitely use some improvement, perhaps a double-frying method to ensure a creamy inside and a crispy exterior. As for the fish, the batter was a letdown—it wasn’t crispy and peeled away from the fish. The seasoning was lacking, but that’s a minor issue, easily fixed with a bit of extra salt. The fish itself was surprisingly juicy, which caught me off guard, considering Bourton-on-the-Water isn't coastal, so the fish likely wasn’t fresh. A tip for Fish and Chips sellers: consider using fresh fish instead of frozen. It might be challenging at first to gauge how much fresh fish to stock, but you can always use the fresh supply first and fall back on frozen if needed. The extra effort could make a significant difference in taste and customer satisfaction. In comparison to other places, such as "The Posh" in Evesham, where the fish resembled dried wood chips coated in some form of liquid and batter, The Chip Shed did a decent job. The day was enjoyable overall, with sporadic sunshine and warm weather making it a pleasant outing. So, if you ever find yourself in Bourton-on-the-Water and in need of a fish fix, The Chip Shed is worth a try. It’s not a coastal fish and chip experience, but it’s commendable for an inland attempt.

Lovely place to eat. The food is fantastic and the service is just as good. Bianca took very good care of us. I highly recommend a visit.

Well worth the five stars for all elements, but a special mention for Bianca who was amazing and really looked after us. I cannot recommend the Chip Shed strongly enough, goes without saying we will be visiting them again.

The food was amazing and all fresh. Staff were wonderful and could not fault the service! Highly recommend if visiting Bourton on water!

The service staff is very friendly. Even though the food portion is mini, I couldn't finish it. Highly recommended