The Contented Sole in Swansea

A little disappointed as was hoping for better based on other reviews. It might have been because it was quiet but the chips had clearly been standing for a while and were drying out. Also the batter on the fish was a little soggy and greasy and fell away from the fish far too easily. Hopefully next time will be better.....

Decided to give this place another try. Never again!, food went in the bin. Utterly Disgusting! I see the place is up for sale, perhaps the new owner will be able to make Fish and chips that are edible.

You need Hammer and Axe to eat fish the batter no taste like eating Antique hard walkers Crisps after 20years in the Sun lovely staff through

I always come here every Friday for a takeaway, I order a small chips and a large sausage the portion is absolutely massive! I can bearly eat it all, it’s so cheap for the amount of food you’re getting.

Chips were soggy pie was squashed into the chips when they were wrapped

Really good . Not usually on my radar but will be back

Love this chippy always have might get odd one bad chip but everywhere has that love the food always nice highly recommend

Rude staff poor service, possibly the worst non existent customer service , ignored for 10 minutes whilst the staff chat amongst themselves, seriously gone downhill , I won't return.

This was the Worse fish and chips ever.chips where hard and fish was soggy.£11 went straight in the bin.will never go again.

My saviour, let’s set the scene to really encapsule the reader, this is a GCSE mark scheme, in the dead of night, my sisters shaking sick, every other takeaway place is closed, as we stumble in pain we see the joy of the day, the contented sole, let me tell you you my soul was far more than content after this MUNCH, ABSOLTE SCRAN, don’t know what they put in the battered squad eye but it’s far more addicting than anything from Columbia, the fish and pigs that died for the food here should get a warriors medal for serving our country, once I eat from contented sole I am a fish, absolute flopper munch, make me content

The chip shop has been taken over recently by new owners I believe and what a difference. Prices have increased, portions have halved and it’s not as nice. Such a shame was easily my favourite chip shop previously. Hope they change things as I’d love to go back.

Best place for original fish and chips

Recently ordered 2 sausage and large chips - when I got home only one sausage and the portion of chips could not be described as large - always go to this chip shop so disappointed over charged and poor portion sizes

Food is always first class and staff are brilliant

Just average. Large fish is on the small side.

Went there 6.30 Saturday 21st only 2 people before me 1 got served and left tge other a medium sized order. They took my order and I waited, I heard the manager told 1 of the staff only to serve the larger order first. By this time there were several people there waiting I asked how long they said quite a long time so I asked for my money back. Terrible will not go back.

Cod cooked as it should be, very thin and crisp batter, fish white and not grey, boneless and skinless too, unlike that in a lot of other fish and chip shops. The chips are good as well. The staff are always pleasant, cheerful and friendly. I heartily recommend The Contented Sole.

Really disappointed. Haven't been to this chippy for a while but have been on and off for many years. Tonight, a Saturday early evening, I paid £2.80 for an extremely small portion of chips. When I opened them at home (5 mins away) they were luke warm, dried up and overcooked. By the time I removed the bad bits and the ones that were so overcooked they were like shards of glass there were very few edible ones left. The curry sauce was also cold in its carton (which is now half the size it used to be). A complete waste of money.

Food is lovely and cooked fresh. Staff are lovely too

What has happened here chips portion miniscule, rissoles overcooked and dry. Time to go elsewhere.

We use this fish & chip shop every week, as far as we are concerned its the best fish and chip shop around and would recommend it to anyone

Absolutely gutted. I've been using this chippy for years and years and recently the chips have been much to be desired. Not very nice at all and taste as though the oil hasn't been changed in a very long time. The portion sizes are appalling. A large chips looks like the size of a cone of chips. I won't be using again as it's not cheap for what you get.

Chips never greasy and always good portions

Great chip shop with friendly staff. Recommended

Lovely food, they do sometimes forget a item of food from the order or give the wrong curry sauce. I've had this happen a good few times over the past 4 years I've been coming here so now always check before leaving. But the food is always amazing.

It's great at the moment in 2022, its been hit and miss over the years. Not sure what the surfboard menu is all about,

Hard sausage in batter again I'd say about 2 days old ,my own fault should have known realy

As always the food was delicious - piping hot freshly cooked and generous. the staff are friendly and efficient. The only downside was almost £10 for one fish and chips ------------ and this was in February - its probably more now as i know the lady said the oil and fish prices were rising daily. Well worth the trip - a treat once in a while

Worse chippy I have ever been in. Small children's size portions certainly not big enough for a hungry adult. Chips were awful so just as well it was small as they went in the bin. First and last time I ever use this place. And a smile and a thank you wouldn't go a miss when the food gets handed over.

Chippys in swansea are tight as, ordered a chip butty fish an curry sauce, £11 nearly and couldnt even fill a toddler. Borderline scamming people.

Terrible portion sizes, never again

Way too expensive for the rations they give out. Paying for a meal not a snack!

Will happily drive out of my way for the chips here, I have 2 local chip shops close to me and they are not a patch on this place!

Nice chips , Lovely Rissoles, but portion sizes abit too small and not the same as other places in size.

Lovely fish n chips or any other cuisine you may fancy

Lovely fresh fish and chips. Staff very friendly.

Lovely as always My family always enjoy I couldn't have chips because of the diet!!!!! 😭

Lovely tasty fish chips pies etc

Great food with a friendly service

Excellent Fish & Chips, Great Service. Arv is very polite and friendly. Can't wait to go back again!🙂

Have been using the contented sole for years but recently fish has become very small and chip portion to and its not cheap.

Absolutely gutted. Been using this chippy for the last 4 years, living around the corner. Can't believe how insulted I feel having just visited it. Gutted and will never use it again. Ever

Tried this following visits to usual suspects in the area... it has to be said this place is much better. The fish and chips were spot on. Portion size not daunting....fish and chips crisp and not greasy. Thin batter perfectly cooked....NOT that terrible orange carapace that other places dole out. Worth avoiding the chip shop monopolies in the area and try this The lady in charge has obviously been in the business for years and is hands on. Not children being left to deal with it👍

Fast service, cod and chips good

Very nice food and friendly staff

have always gone to contented sole for yrs it has z certainly gone down went on tues had a small fish and small chips very poor

Lovely fish chips and mushy peas

Usually the best around but I think they,ve changed supplier,their pies and sausage are different,please swap back as as thenew ones are not so good

Nice food, welcoming staff will go there again

3.50 for small chips which said different on the menu. Hard undercooked, also woman behind kept staring at me because I had no mask but had exemption card... Hanging food hanging attitude. Never again !!!!

Excellent service and Chicken and Fish perfect 😎

Staff are often lovely and warm and open to help, service is astronomically amazing. Food is often great quality as well, with the odd portion stuck to the paper but can be forgiven for the variety and quality of the menu.

My local chip shop, friendly staff and brilliant food, they deserve 6 stars

Best fish and chips in Swansea and one of the cheapest aswell. Well done girls!

Chips were over cooked and sausage in batter was solid. Wouldnt go again.

Always have fresh & enjoyable food. Definitely recommend this chip shop.

Couldn't fault the food, it was absolutely delicious, but I felt like whilst I was there that I was overcharged and then when we got home I realised why - they had got our order wrong. Got given a whole battered fish instead of a small chips and got given a large battered sausage instead of a small one. No wonder I had paid more than I thought I should have.

Butifull fish and chips every nice there and clean and friendly love it x

My favourite takeaway, excellent service, friendly staff, good food. What more can a man ask for?.

Lovely chips but I think they had to go and buy the potatoes we waited 25mins

Generally good chips and portions

We highly recommend this fish and chip as it met so many of our family's dietary requirements, Including vegan.

Great fish and chips. Cooked fresh.

Can be hard to park nearby, fish can be overcooked, depending on the time of the visit, If it gets left under the hotplate it does dry up and it doesn't taste very nice. If it gets cooked while you wait then it's very nice! It does depend on who is on what shift, I have noticed on several occasions.

Excellent. Good food . Friendly helpfful staff

Good food pleasant staff, lovely cheese and onion rissoles.

Nice food as long as you catch them when they're busy and the chips are fresh.

It's nice but they are slow with cooking but the bonus is you know it's all fresh

Eat here frequently - the fish is amazing - always piping hot with delicious batter and cooked fresh to order. It does get busy - especially as you have to wait for stuff to be cooked .,. . . . . but it is well worth it. Lovely staff - good portions and ALWAYS DELICIOUS Thanks

Fabulous value, great fresh taste😊

Brilliant grub and really friendly staff!

Great portions and not expensive highly recommended

Lovely fish at a reasonable price

Slow, overpriced, rude staff! Unable to handle customer demand, or the ability to have prepared food. Will not return!

The best fish and chips in the locality, all cooked fresh.

Delicious fish and chips takeaway. The large chips are very large but that is not a bad thing. Parking can be difficult as it is just along the road. Decent menu size as well.

Probably the best fish and chips.

Chips are better then some of the other local shops.

Hi don't know if you remember me or not , I applied for a job with you last year and before i talked to you over the phone i came to the fish shop to see what the shop was like , Best fish and chips EVER , Sadly my main job did not fit in with the hours for the fish shop , Just letting you know [ i hope its ok ] the daily mail is doing the best fish shops , And i mentioned the Contented sole as the place to go for the best fish shop food in Swansea x

Best fish & chip shop around. Their fish is to die for. Highly recommend you try it

Fish and chips great choice, great chip shop

Brill great food . Very friendly staff cheers.

Best chicken and mushroom pie I have ever had.

Always great food and waiting time is always brilliant - even when they are busy. Staff always friendly.

Fab traditional fish and chip shop excellent food reasonable prices

Friendly service, lovely batter. Top notch.

Very clean, fantastic food, great service - best Irish/spicy curry sauce around!

Love the food from here good value.

Lovely fish and chips, cheese and onion rissoles and a spicy curry sauce to die for.

Cracking fish and chips from here. We picked up some takeaway on our first night camping nearby and the food was superb - masses of chips as well!

good service clean good value . open all day . try it