The Great British Takeaway in Bristol, City of

Stopped on the way home one evening. Could not decide if I wanted the Chinese next door or the chippy. Chose the chippy. Wrong choice! Barked at me it was cash only, and I think he was going to cancel my order, but I pointed out there is no cash for a distance, so reluctantly put it through. Saying "next time you bring cash" I said "it is my first time here and probably my last" - I hoped the food would save them - alas - sausage was typical pale cheap catering sausages, chips were ok! Curry sauce thick and gelatinous.

Have tried a couple of times since the new management. Chips are not nice, will not be returning anytime soon.

Really gone downhill; it's now cash only, portions are smaller and prices are higher. I've been coming for over a decade but the food is inedible now, I won't return under this management

Used to be my go to chippy. I live a 2 minute walk away. Few years ago they changed management, it's been downhill since. Rude staff, long service and they "prefer" cash. When she found out I wanted to pay card in 2025 she was very moody about it. Tax evasion probably. If transaction fees are an issue just have a card minimum. Food is average. Better off in henleaze. Ridiculous.

Ordered and paid for a saveloy, told 5 mins later they had none left…. Chips were chips but curry sauce tasted like gravy. Wouldn’t go again

Went here for the first time in a while to find it has changed hands; What used to be a great chip shop is now one I won't be using again until reviews improve, a lot. After I'd ordered I went to pay on card then saw the "cash only" sign, and was told it was cash only. I said I'll need to cancel my order then as would need to go home and drive to a cash point in which case I may as well go to another chip shop, then a card machine appeared - I felt this was quite poor service, they could just have charged me more to cover the transaction fee rather than mess around. My large cod was OK but the batter was over cooked and greasy, the regular cod we had was grey and went straight in the bin as had a very bad taste where I assume it was on the cusp of being entirely off. The chips were OK, but also on the over cooked side.

The previous owner was so much better, could have a chat and always did really good portions unlike now. The chips were barely cooked and had to stick them in the air fryer to make them edible!! Curry sauce was too thick and not as good, overall it was a huge disappointment. Also the cash spectacle was quite something. Only let us pay with card because she realised we weren’t gonna come back. Who carries cash nowadays? Truly upsetting.

Has changed ownership and the portions are smaller, the food is not as good (chips were almost inedible) and they really put up a fight if you try and pay by card.

No voy a volver. Las patatas fritas se recalentaron a la hora del almuerzo y prácticamente no eran comestibles. El bacalao no estaba mucho mejor. Querían dinero en efectivo lo que me hizo sentir incómodo. En general no me impresionó.

Día ocupado. Quería invitar a la familia a cenar pescado y patatas fritas. Posiblemente el peor que he tenido. El pescado era insípido y rebozado y las patatas fritas no frescas demasiado cocidas en una grasa barata que dejó un sabor reparador, así como una capa desagradable en la boca. Muy decepcionado, ya que no es nada barato. Definitivamente no se molestará aquí de nuevo.

We got chips here after a concert. Really good chips. Didn’t need to wait long either

Not bad. We went early Feb 25 in early evening. It was quiet so we knew it would be risky as the fryers would have been a bit fresh. We got two large haddocks, large chips, jumbo battered sausages, mushy peas and curry sauce. Came to £28. Chips aren't proper "fish and chips" cut chips but were good with extra salt and vinegar once we got home. Jumbo sausage was ok but definitely needed heating in oven once home. Fish batter was good, but fish itself was very fishy (even for haddock) so probably wasn't fresh. All that being said, portions were big and it was a reasonable price - very large haddock and loads of chips. Probably won't be going back as the competition is tough in Bristol but we're definitely not disappointed, so glad we gave it a try.

Called in here, as we were too early for the fabulous Bishopston Fish bar, which doesn't open till 5:00pm. BIG Mistake! 😵‍💫 The chips were burned, well overcooked, and crunchy, not enjoyable at all 😝 The cod all simply fell apart as it was put on the plate. 😣 Despite all the 5 star reviews, it was only whilst waiting for my order that I saw that virtually all the recent reviews are only ONE star. Only wanted a cash payment, WHY??? which has caused me considerable inconvenience. Wondering, are they declaring all their income to the inland revenue, or involved in money laundering. 😒 in this day and age, should be happy to accept card payments. In all honesty, I can't recommend this place at all, and I won't be going back again.

Bristol's best chip shop! Generous portions, friendly service, and they accept both card and cash.

Nice staff but terrible chips and inedible fish cake. Hopefully it will change hands again soon and return to its former glory.

The quality of the food has significantly declined. Especially, the taste has become more bitter, and I would prefer to buy from elsewhere.

Awful food, grease all over chips try not to go there

Quite nice chips, typical soft chip shop chips. But they'd need to nice at £3.50 a small portion. Won't be getting any more at that price

This place seems to have changed hands and sadly is much worse off for it. The prices have increased and the quality is now terrible. It's a real shame as it's on my doorstep and I usned to love this the food from here.

The chips were gritty, like they potatoes hadn't been washed properly. Inedible.

Dissapointing. Cheesy chips had barely any cheese and burger was quite sad too.

Great place. Excellent atmosphere in here

The quality of the chips has improved significantly compared to previous months. I ordered fish and chips, and the cooking quality was excellent.

I payed for a fish and chips and they only gave me the chips

Poor quality, small portions, expensive and long waiting times. I waited 30 minutes for a small portion of soggy chips. It wasn't enough to fill a soup bowl, (a third of what I got a month ago.) I paid £3, I guess I paid £1 per potato. Half the customers left disgruntled. One chap was waving his receipt, arguing he'd paid for a large cod. He decided he'd spent enough of his evening there and gave up. You can't keep a business going like this. The staff were new, which explains the wait and low quality; but not the price or portions. This is the only reason this is 2 and not 1 star review.

Pedido pescado con papas fritas para la familia. El mejor pescado con papas fritas que hemos tenido en siglos. La masa crujiente y las patatas fritas también tenían un poco de crujiente. Muy feliz.

Pedí 2 Eglefino y patatas fritas solo para llegar a casa y encontrar que me dieron Bacalao. Pobre show. Si pido una cosa no espero que se sustituya un producto diferente pero similar.

Can never go wrong ordering from this place. The portion sizes are generous and its definitely value for money. The service was swift and the staff were exceptionally friendly.

Today was the worst experience ever chips were bitter worm holes drinks out of date since Jan 2024 this year.

Very good cooking. Tasty meals, I tried battered halal sausage with chips. It was awesome.

Unable to eat chips, they were so awful. How can you find the chips in my photo acceptable to sell, a complete waste of money. Last time we go there.

I’ll start with some context.. I’ve not loved this place. However tonight, walking home from the pub (to watch Eng v Arg) we stopped for a large chips. They were so much better than they used to be. Change of oil? Potato? Chef? I don’t know but delicious (in a sandwich, with butter, to sober up for the rugby) - thanks guys.. higher price (£4 large chips, enough for 2-3 IMHO) better product - lovely result! (Half time in the rugby so we will see). Ps it’s a chip shop, the ‘atmosphere’ question seemed a bit irrelevant.

Excellent, freshly cooked fish and chips. The place is spotlessly clean too

The food was amazing and the portion was wonderful

One of the best, if not the best, fish and chips takeaway in Bristol. Chips were crispy and cooked to perfection, and the cod was no different. The chips proportion was fantastic. It's one of the best bargains. Tasted absolutely delicious, couldn't ask for anything better. Also the staff was incredible and so lovely to talk with. So kind and respectful and patient with me. I couldn't recommend this shop enough. Absolute 10/10. Would definitely go again.

…which is surprisingly rare I would say! The chips were cooked to perfection, my haddock was superb and the scampi was also really nice, again something many places get wrong. Very quick delivery too, really impressed all round!

The atmosphere was bad because of a man called Callum (Sanjay) Adams who chose to look like a tic-tac as well as screech obscenities due to autistic tendencies. He also likes peas.

Delightful scran, best chips I've ever had

Great place, really nice staff and all around just a good place for good food.

We have been coming here for the last 15 years, with various owners the quality remains outstanding! A must visit from Australia!

Really great service, chips tasted freshly cooked and cheeseburger was good for the price. Would come here again

Amazing food and lovely, fast service

Amazing food and best service you could ask for

Delicious fish and chips, excellent portion sizes, really kind staff. Best chippy in Bristol!

Undercooked chips, only just edible. £5.50 for a chicken burger that was just two buns and a fillet. Fish was pretty fishy. I’ve also gotten a delivery from here before through deliveroo that never turned up.

Very average. Chips were undercooked and really bland. The fish was ok, quite fishy but crisp. Battered sausage was fine, crispy. Chicken burger was ok but it was £6 and it was literally two buns and a crispy fillet, no sauce or salad quite literally bun, chicken, bun. Curry sauce is ok, quite watery tasting. Luckily ubereats gave me a discount prior. Delivery though was very quick, but I guess they don’t cook their chips for long.

Great service and fab fish and chips

The best fish and chip shop ever. Chips are done so perfectly every time! Everything is cooked so perfect. And the customer service is really good lovely staff.

Such good service lovely people

Friendly staff and great chips!

Chips are fab, couldn’t ask for more from a local takeaway!

great service and great food, will definately be coming back!

Great food, great service! Best chip shop in Briz :)

Great food, good service, lovely dudes

Great Chippy, always spot on with quality. Best chips around and love the pineapple fritters. The guys that serve us are always lovely. Lucky to have it as our local

Really friendly and proffesional staff! The food is really fresh and tastes so good, definitely one of the best chip shops in bristol!

Lovely staff, and generous portions for cheap! Would recommend.

Friendly guys, great food and nice portion sizes. My go to after trying many others! Edit: just to add that the food is SUPERB each and every time! I've tried many others such as Bishopston, Jolly Fryer, Catch 22 etc and I have to say that these guys trump them all. Not too bad on prices either (unlike some of the above) People throw the phrase 'best fish & chips in Bristol' around quite easily, but I seriously think that applies here. Give it a try!

Tried this Chip Shop twice while in Bristol visiting my brother. Pensioner portion and prices good Lovely cod. Would recommend My two dogs enjoyed the sausage !

Lived in bristol for 15 years, finally found the best fish and chip shop. Well priced, good portion sizes. Thanks guys

Very nice fish and chips, speedy delivery. But it was too oily for my liking. Many thanks

Great food, really cheap. Friendly bunch of lads. New to the area and saw the great reviews. The reviews certainly weren’t wrong. Will be coming here on a regular basis. Top marks

We’re looking for a chippy as we were in this area. Reviews on yell were good. Wanted a large-ish Order and the very nice polite man said it would all be cooked fresh in about 10 minutes. We were happy to wait. He washed his hands several times whilst preparing our order. The portions were excellent and so was our order. We would all order form here again.

It’s a great takeaway, BUT PLEASE can you stock lemon slices instead of lime! When you ask customers if they want lemon, you are giving them lime.

Superb fish and chips. Well done x

Freshly cooked and very delicious Cod served by professional chefs! Well done!

Best chips in this part of Bristol - warm and a good crisp edge. Fish is good too and run by really friendly guys. Large chips feeds a family of 4!

Used this place for the first time on Tuesday 21st December 2021 as a pre-Christmas treat Standard fish and chips were just the right size portion wise, the chips were proper chips and were great and the batter on the cod was crispy and not too much All food is prepared fresh so a little wait I knew of this place as I do a class nearby but a shame that it has taken me so long to use it - I will be back though do not know when

I recommend the perfect place, very friendly, very nice staff

Extremely friendly and helpful staff. Lush chips and crispy batter. I phone my order through before and it's ready for when I arrive.

Nice chips, a long wait, it doesn’t take 15 minutes to deep fry a piece of overcooked cod and the fish portion was very small, plus 40p for tartare sauce, no lemon equates to a penny pinching operation

Decided on a pre weekend treat shouldn’t have bothered. Chips were hard and tasted earthy. Won’t be visiting again

Ordered kids meals arrived with no toys took over half an hour for a response of sorry

Great portions, incredible flavours and excellent people! Highly recommend!

Previously had fish and chips with the fish wrapped in paper, by the time got home fish was fine but batter had gone soggy, this time fish was in a box and arrived home with perfect batter, will from now on ask for the box and suggest to avoid disappointment you do to

Always great. Freshly cooked fish and a mountain of chips!

we had fast service and the chips were quite nice for a local chippy with quite large portions of chips.

it was an amazing restaurant, we’ve been going there for years (when it had a different name) and it’s quality has never dropped. I highly recommend

Fantastic fish and chips. Highly recommend

Brilliant place. Delicious fish and chips, huge portions and great prices. Not to mention how friendly they are. Thank you. Been to the other award winning chippies in Bristol and beyond, and this easily competes, if not tops them. Highly recommend!

Bestest Fish in Bristol by far.. Never disappoints and always a lovely slab of loin.. Nice chap also. very hard working and a happy Sole..(Soul)

Friendly staff and huge portions. A shame they're closed on Sundays!

Several veggie options. They use paper for most things, except burgers.

Staff were helpful and friendly. Nice chips and well cooked fish. A good local chippy which we have used a few times and it's always been consistent.

Big portions, great quality and good service. Prices very reasonable. Best fish and chips we've had in a good long while. Highly recommend.

Give the new owners a go. The old chippy that was here was in decline for many years. I had stopped going because it had got so bad. Thought I would give the new owners a go. Glad I did. Just ordered small chips for £2. Piping hot, tasted fantastic. Will try the fish next time, or maybe halloumi ;-) Friendly staff (maybe the new owners?) Great to have this fantastic community asset back!

New owner, very friendly staff. Amazing fish and chips and a fair price and big portion. Well recommend. Will put other fish and chips shops to shame.

Amazing fish and chip shop. New owners, would definitely recommend.

Don’t think the chips here are nearly as good as they used to be. Quite expensive, especially for the fish. The people ho run it are not very welcoming, but as it is local to us, they still get our custom. Perhaps a smile would work wonders!

Good enough for a local chippy. Large chip portions and large cod/haddock are huge, enough to share between 2. I've had many good portions of fish and chips from here and will have many more.

This is our local chippy. The food is ok, but not mouth watering, Pricey for fish, portions are good though. If the staff smiled, i might have been more positive!

Clearly frozen fish, and chips were greasy....Not good at all for the money you pay! Avoid at all costs

2 years ago it was great fish and chips and seemed a reasonable price but this time at 7.80 GBP per fish and 1.70GBP for a very small cup of mushy peas I felt ripped off. One of the 6 cups of Mushy peas we bought was even cold rest were ok?

We bought two chips and two mushy peas. The chips were really hard; not fully cooked and so were inedible. We had to wait for them to be (not) cooked too. Avoid!