Based on 1.315 opinions finded in 2 websites
Based on 1.315 opinions finded in 2 websites
Nº 302 in 3448 in Manchester
Nº 1 of 15 Seafood in Manchester
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(Piccadilly Gardens Christmas market) Friendly, handsome hunks serving you their sexy grub. What's not to love? Haha
Karma 2.0 . 2024-11-18
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Tried to go but the place was shut at 9pm on Saturday. Maybe update your Google
vicky mcintyre . 2024-11-17
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Tried their food first time at Christmas market yesterday. It was yum, succulent fresh fish with onion gravy and twice cooked perfect chips. I was completely satisfied and the speed of service was remarkable! They were so fast and yet tasty. I'm coming back for more next weekend.
DR. GUL . 2024-11-10
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Delicious fish and chips in a cool place
Irene Sanchez Robles . 2024-11-07
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Come here today I had to marsala fish and Bombay chips with curry sauce food was amazing and the service excellent I even left with a Bennie hat as a souvenir. Definitely will be coming again when I'm in Manchester
Scott Grundy . 2024-11-07
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Coming from NYC I must say that I loved this place atmosphere, music and the vibe. My first time here and i loved the food and cool staff. Highly recommended.
Manaury Reyes . 2024-11-01
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It's good but not great. Everything is done well but nothing stood out. I had fish & chips, mushy pea fritters & curry sauce. I also thought it was a bit overpriced & there is a discretionary service charge which I didn't mind paying. Overall, I felt a bit underwhelmed given all the hype surrounding the place but good luck to an independent business which I always try to support.
John Hughes . 2024-10-27
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Escuché grandes críticas sobre este restaurante, así que decidí visitar en el camino para ver a Keane en la arena cooperativa y la comida era encantadora aquí. El personal era muy amable y el servicio era genial. Definitivamente llamaré de nuevo cuando en Manchester
Collette V . 2024-10-21
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Thanks to Haley and Izzy, amazing customer service, great value for money, best battered sausage and chips I have ever had, very clean, both low and high tables, loads of menu options, will definitely be back, thanks again you both made our visit special.
Julia Berry . 2024-10-10
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Hi really nice vegan fish and chips. It was the flavour I had been craving since turning veggie. I little pricy but the portion size was decent. Would go again
Rick B . 2024-10-07
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Really looking forward to it; really disappointed. Got some takeaway chips and butties from here on a Saturday evening having recently moved nearby. Nice enough atmosphere, friendly staff and not very busy at all. The food however was a total let down. Having previously heard good things, the chips tasted exactly as though they'd been blanched the day before and left out at room temperature before cooking, and the bread on the sandwiches had quite clearly been replaced with oven bottom muffins from the co-op across the street. While the masala fish itself was fine, it's hardly worth the £12 outlay for something which so little effort had been put into. Good music, probably won't go back again nor recommend.
Alex Marshall . 2024-10-01
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Been here a few times and it’s always been excellent. The dine-in experience is definitely better than what you’ll get at the food truck they occasionally do. Better portion size for your money.
Danny . 2024-09-22
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Nice food a bit overpriced for what you get. The staff were very friendly.
celia estevez . 2024-09-17
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Very good food, friendly service and great atmosphere
De DeK . 2024-09-15
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I had my first fish & chips ever at this place and ever since, it has been the absolute reference for me whenever I try a new place.
Ahmed Sadiq Elkmeshi . 2024-09-07
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Hip hop chip shop While in Ancoats, Manchester looking for something to eat, I came across this fish shop with beats and rhymes playing in the background. In an area of American pizza joints and Mediterranean tapas restaurants which didn’t take my fancy this place stood out. The Masala fish with its curry batter, and crispy, spiced, chunky chips, mango chutney and raita dips was banging. Washed down with a pint of Kronenbourg 1664 wheat beer. Honestly. Well worth it.
Tom Proud . 2024-09-04
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Unique fish and chip shop, the mushy pea fritters are amazing! Would recommend for something a little different
James McCarthy . 2024-09-01
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Great vibes and service, the portions could be bigger, or prices smaller, but for once it was well worth it.
Elmar David . 2024-08-26
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Increíble comida brillante pescado y patatas fritas recomiendo encarecidamente los buñuelos de guisantes pero el pescado y patatas fritas es para morir por , fuera de los caminos trillados pero una pequeña joya
Wazzer1965 . 2024-08-24
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Je n'ai jamais mangé un aussi bon fish and chips de ma vie , le poisson cuit à la perfection,les frites délicieuses, la purée de petits pois un régal et la petite sauce tartare sublime, tout cela sans se ruiner !!!!! Bravo et merci encore pour ce moment suspendu.
Extraordinary438883 . 2024-08-20
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Great fish and chips, reasonable price and friendly service, perfect
laure steph . 2024-08-17
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I wondered how often you change the frying oil. The chips had drawn incredible oil, it was very tasteless. I couldn't be sure of the freshness of the fish as well. And it was sad that you used different types of fish. I wasn't sure which fish it was. I came with great expectations but it was a plate that definitely didn't deserve this price.
Elif Aksel . 2024-08-17
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Great place, you can order thru barcode on table. Quick service.
Kristyna Tynkova . 2024-08-13
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First time in the Hip Hop Chip Shop. Food amazing. Atmosphere amazing. Service amazing. Love this place. I will definitely be returning. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
jim carabini . 2024-07-28
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Really cool place with great music and interior og you like real NY hiphop. Food and services great too.
Christian P. Broe Petersen . 2024-07-27
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En primer lugar, gracias Danny @RateMyTakeaway, porque no teníamos ni idea de que la Hip Hop Chip Shop existía hasta hace solo unos meses. Vivir a 250 millas de distancia significaba que teníamos que esperar nuestro tiempo antes de poder visitar el HHCS. ¡Bueno, hoy, lo hicimos! ¿Valió la pena esperar? Primero, la ubicación. Casi podrías pasar por aquí y perdértelo, y por dentro está lleno de decoración y sonidos Hip hop, se ve realmente genial y muy adecuado. Acogedor y divertido. Nos sentamos afuera, nuestros cuatro pequeños y nosotros, y ordenamos. El increíble servicio proporcionado hecho es bienvenido y realmente valorado. Teníamos... El Brooklyn Masala fish and chips, el Meat Junkie, algunas patatas fritas cursis, y algunos jalapeños rebozados. Me recomendaron una nueva cerveza, así que tenía eso, y los niños tenían una variedad de refrescos. La comida llegó caliente y fresca minutos después, y como podéis ver en las fotos que la acompañan, se veía increíble. En resumen, todo era perfecto. La masa estaba crujiente y muy sabrosa, y no era nada grasosa, los jalapeños fritos eran una revelación, y la piel en trozos de patatas fritas eran los mejores de todos! Vale la pena el viaje, y la cuenta de 86 libras. Volveré, y estamos tristes de vivir tan lejos!
jawsofdeath . 2024-07-25
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Excellent chippy with large portions. Indoor and outdoor seating areas. Recommend you book as it's really popular because it's so good
Sue V . 2024-07-21
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Tuvimos una gran noche aquí, fuimos a cenar y tuvimos la ventaja adicional de ver la semifinal de la Eurocopa 2024 entre Inglaterra y los Países Bajos. No es un restaurante enorme, pero la comida era buena y también el ambiente. Buena comida y buena compañía ¿qué más se puede querer y tampoco demasiado caro.
Christine F . 2024-07-15
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Quirky fish and chips shop. The food was nice with very good curry sauce. There looked to be a good beer selection although didn’t try it out this time.
Aren F . 2024-07-14
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Very chill place to grap a meal and a beer
A Adzgauskas . 2024-07-11
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Absolutely belting place. The food, atmosphere & place was gorgeous. The place to be. Would definitely come here again and recommend…hip hip hooray you guys! So good 🤩
sam Williams . 2024-06-29
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Came here on Saturday with my partner after he asked to “go for fish and chips”, and I’d heard so many good things about this place we had to give it a try. It lived up to every expectation and more so! Very kind, cool and wonderful staff. The food is exceptional and they have a great selection of worldwide beers and ciders as well as spirits/ cocktails. As well as the vibe being very relaxed and fun, if you’re into hip hop it’s great for any hip hop head wanting to hear a mixture of UK/ US and classic hip hop tunes whilst you scran. Shout out to the blonde guy who was serving us because he really went all out and even set up a table for us outside when we asked to sit in the sun and all the other tables were taken :) 6/5 stars! ⭐️
Ava . 2024-06-24
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What a fabulous little chip shop, 1st time here and it ticked all boxes...had a medium fish/chip mushy peas and gravy and all cooked to perfection..could not fault it, excellent friendly staff..a treat from my son and he comes here often.
Janet Dunn . 2024-06-16
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Nice little music-themed venue in the Northern Quarter. We arrived at 01:30 pm and had two portions of fish and chips (huge!!! and not greasy), a medium beer and a cider. Total 46 pounds. Very friendly staff (a constant in Manchester).
ANDREA JOTTI . 2024-06-10
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Very good service from the staff. The portion size is generous but I would say that the quality of food is average. We tried the normal fish & chips, curry batter fish & chilli battered onion rings.
TheDiff . 2024-06-08
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They had a food truck at Carlton Club and it was quite busy but there was good management: an actual queue and those who have paid were given something to let them know that their order was ready. I ordered Medium Fish & Chips with mushy peas for £10. The fish and chips were fresh and weren't greasy. The batter on the fish and the chips themselves were seasoned well. I enjoyed my lunch under the lovely sun. Thank you!
Nancy S . 2024-06-07
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The Malaysia fish, just wow! Chip r nicely fried, but needed salt.
Oliver McFeely . 2024-06-04
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Absolutely awesome place. Hip Hop junkies heaven. Full of Hip Hop memoribillia, great choice of beers/drinks and cant say enough how good the Fish N Chips are. Beautiful. Im from Bradford where Fish n Chips is award winning and it beat ours, my friend flew in from Texas and was blown away by the food. Cant wait to visit again and catch a DJ set or performance next time.
M-Acculate . 2024-05-30
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This place has it all. From the amazing service to the stunning food, the lady who served us was a dream everything was brought with a smile and nothing was too much trouble The deep fried caramel fredo with ice cream was amazing and such a nice touch. Love coming here can’t wait to come again
Crooked Halo . 2024-05-05
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Best fish and chips I've had in a long while! I like how it's super crispy without any of the soggyness. Portions are generous too.
Dan Lawton . 2024-05-04
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Delicious food, the chips are cooked perfect, fish tastes amazing and the halloumi is to die for!!!!
Rebecca Larkin . 2024-05-03
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Perfect fish and chips, the big portion easily feeds two people and the fried pickles are great. Decent value, accommodating staff, what more could you want?
Adam Keyworth . 2024-05-01
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Super chill environment with some classic hip hop. Staff were great , food was great, and had a really nice atmosphere. Even if you're not big on hip hop don't be put off.
GotMurf . 2024-04-26
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Excellent food full of flavour. Great service quick and friendly. Travled from liverpool on recommendation,
Patricia Edwards . 2024-04-26
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Booked for a corporate event, food was outstanding and the team were so friendly and easy to deal with. Highly recommend!
Kimberley Godwin . 2024-04-24
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Cool fusion of fish & chips food with hip hop music
Thomas Hague . 2024-04-21
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Very welcoming, lovely staff, and fab food. Fish and chips were the best I have ever had. Masala fish was good too but my favourite dish was the usual standard fish!
Lucy Olivia . 2024-04-21
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A nice take on the classic fish and chips. Love the masala fish and the dips that accompanied it. Will definitely be coming back.
Aaron Kyungu . 2024-04-19
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Possibly the best fish and chips I've ever had plus they have some vegan fish and chips option that are amazing as well!
Stefanos Aktipis . 2024-04-18
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Good fish and chips, not too much and more than enough. Definitely would go back and not badly priced for the quality of the food.
Stuart Barnett . 2024-04-14
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Good portions, delicious food, friendly staff.
Andrew King . 2024-04-03
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What a great place this is. As soon as I entered I was welcomed by staff. It’s actually a bar as well so the atmosphere added to the excitement of receiving my food. I had the masala fish and chips cheese and meat gravy… WOW everything was excellent. Probably the best chippy I’ve ever had. The fish was so meaty.
chris . 2024-04-01
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5/5, a perfect place for fish and chips in the city center, probably the best I've ever had truthfully. Can't believe I've never noticed this fish and chips restaurant before, and it's in the middle of Ancoats! Got to continue spreading the good words of this shop 👏 👏 👏 Ordered the Feastie Boys, Brooklyn Masala Butty, served with chunky skin-on chips. They absolutely outperformed and set the bar high in terms of what people expect from fish and chips restaurants. Genuinely find the food tasting fabulous, and the portion is BANG ON! They've done an impeccable job to do fish and chips properly! That's how joyful and positive energy can be passed on from food that is made the right way.
Trevi Yeung . 2024-03-31
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Beautiful food. Amazing service. Can't wait to go back.
Andy Barker . 2024-03-30
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Wow just wow really nice quirky fish and chips, I went for the masala fish and chips with peas, and it was really nice, I love the vibe of the place it's really old skool and chilled, it's such a cool place. Shout out to holly for her fantastic service and happy smile 👍
Grant granticus . 2024-03-29
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I’ve got fish and chips from this place twice now…and really hoped it would be better. But it’s very greasy and the chips have zero flavour to them. If you’re after a traditional fish and chips then there’s much better places. I’ll stick to Tony’s in ancoats
Laurie Williams . 2024-03-22
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What’s hip hop about it though it’s not even owned by anyone that’s hip hop isit a culture vulture thing
charlton sibanda . 2024-03-17
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Absolutely amazing experience ❤️ well worth a visit if your in Manchester, and also danny approved from rate my takeaway 👍 😀
Mr A . 2024-03-12
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Perfect cooked to order lovely food.
Lisa Anna . 2024-03-11
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Lovely quirky place good choice for vegetarian and vegans food was lovely and hot. The lady that greeted us as we came in was welcoming and friendly lovely smile .myself and son enjoyed our food.it was lovely and clean.about 2 weeks ago it was nice area too
mary . 2024-03-05
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Awesome fish and chips at a very reasonable price. I had my Friday lunch and bought a cool t-shirt that was on display. Will deffo be back
Tim Rial . 2024-03-01
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The vibes were excellent, but I just ate so much oil that if I so much as look at a candle, I will probably explode. Worth it.
Atko 51 . 2024-03-01
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Really good fish and chips. Service was great. Cool spot to get a bite if you are or aren't into hip hop.
Will m . 2024-02-28
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This is a really unique place to have fish and chips! The staff are nice too! It's very cool with the music and decor, but the fish and chips isn't really great for the amount you pay. The chips were of various sizes so some were crispy and some weren't cooked properly and the fish portion was very small for £14. The fish was very oily and the batter wasnt great and oily too. I'd stick with a fish and chip chippy if you want amazing food, but come here if you want a different vibe and version!
D K . 2024-02-24
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Amazing food, friendly staff, and great music and definitely going back for more
Wayne McCullock . 2024-02-24
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Absolutely fab place. Regular spot for me. Recommend fish butty, battered gherkins and halloumi fingers!
Rachel Houghton . 2024-02-21
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The OG of fish and chips Once you go here nowhere else will compare Excellent
YVONNE SCOTT . 2024-02-21
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Utterly amazing scran ….Fish n Chips and other funky stuff. Try it - you won’t regret it! Tasty food in a funky environment with some cool tunes and even DJ sessions. Oh, and the guys do amazing with to in the community too. A business with a social conscience and a heart as well as top food and amazing ambiences. What’s not to love? Enjoy … and thank me later!
Melanie White . 2024-02-21
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My favorite spot in the city centre, fish and chips are spot on, the decor is everything you expect from a place named the hip hop chip shop, there’s always dope music playing and the events held there are always good vibes!
Pique Roscoe . 2024-02-21
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Finally got to visit after following on insta since their market days. I was not disappointed! The Brklyn Masala Fish, a take on fish, chips and curry, was incredible. We visited with our one year old daughter and I was pleasantly surprised to find they had a high chair and kids menu. The staff were fab and I loved the atmosphere.
Emma Jade . 2024-02-21
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Just love it here , fab food , friendly staff , and hip hop sound track ,be good to yourself and your friends and go!
Elaine Gallacher . 2024-02-21
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Honestly just spot on. Lovely staff, great food! No notes! X
Siobhan Mealey . 2024-02-21
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If you love hip hop and fish and chips, you’re going to love this place! Not too pricey, worth every penny. I took my hip hop loving 14 year old-it was a success!
MICHAEL MCDOWALL . 2024-02-21
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Fantastic place with a great vibe. Good and not too loud music playing, food was lovely. Very recommended.
Dan Rowe . 2024-02-19
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Absolutely superb food and music, especially if you're a proper old skool b-boy!
Time Chaser . 2024-02-09
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Amazing vegan food & fantastic customer service - great venue!
jo kalsi . 2024-02-03
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Love the food here. Usually have a Mrs Fat bottom sandwich but last night had the curry battered fish. I was not disappointed. Kids had the sausage wrapped in bacon. One of their favourites too. Friendly helpful staff and excellent service. We enjoy the 'chill vibes'. We don't live in Manchester, but I wish we did!
joanne bennett . 2024-01-28
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I found this place around a year ago and never forgot it, I came back to this place after thinking of it for a year haha. Best fish and chips I’ve ever had, that’s a fact. Chill vibe, food is quick, staff are well presented and have nice outfits! Fish is amazing and the fried gerkins, absolutely divine. I will make an appearance again, as it’s well worth a visit. 10/10 for me, creative innovative and relevant, props to the person who created it, extremely well thought out the fish logo is a clever touch. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
C . 2024-01-28
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Amazing food, so nice. Excellent staff and top tunes with workin' on it.
monsopiad70 . 2024-01-21
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Delicious food, nice service. If you want to eat good fish and chips, go there.
M Fl . 2024-01-14
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The place is small but easy to find, and to be honest a really good surprise! The fish and chips are really good. There is a DJ playing music in the site. The service is super friendly and even if you need recommendations for other activities after dinner, they will give you good tips to enjoy the city. The selection of beers is also good. We ate the traditional Fish and Chips and also the one with Halloumi and bot of them were really tasty.
Johanna Marcela . 2024-01-02
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Lovely food. Music could have been a wee bit louder
Stacey Edwards . 2023-12-30
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Fav chip shop in Manchester 🖤🖤🖤
J P . 2023-12-25
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modern fish&chips yet surprisingly delicious
Porntep Khemsathitanan . 2023-12-19
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Top scran, top music, top people!
Matt Rudd . 2023-12-14
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Great food, great staff and brilliant atmosphere. Not a traditional fish and chip shop (though the fish and chips are the best I've had in Manchester), it's much more than that; a mini gallery of hip hop memorabilia and they're punching well above their weight when it comes to the charitable community projects they support. Go support this unique independent gem of a restaurant.
rob kelly . 2023-12-14
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Visited without a reservation on a Friday lunchtime. We received a warm welcome and was served quickly. Great choice or beers but wine options were very limited. We didn’t have to wait long for drinks or for the food. The food was delicious! It was all fresh, cooked well and tasted amazing. This is our third trip and we’ll be back again in the future for sure. A few people came in for takeaway whilst we were there, which I wasn’t aware they did before the visit, so that’s handy to know.
Debra Ward . 2023-12-14
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Nice place for lunch/dinner. The fish was extremely tasty, batter was exceptional. For me it was a 5/5
Arek Sobieraj . 2023-12-14
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Great place and they have great vegan options and beautifully tasting beers! Can't wait to go back again
Rick D . 2023-12-08
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C est un restaurant original avec une déco et une ambiance très hip hop des années 80 / 90 / 2000. L endroit est peut être pas très grand mais j y ai très très bien mangé avec un fish and chips délicieux . Personnel plutôt agréable
StephB . 2023-12-03
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Great fish and chips, good music nights and poetry staff are always great would be better if it was bit larger as sometimes struggle for a table
Jimmy Gill . 2023-12-01
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Great place, quick service would be better if it was a bit larger inside as sometimes struggle to get a table, other than that good service and tasty food
Juliet Vernon . 2023-12-01
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Amazing food as always. Had the Fish Biters many times lovely fish, along with the Bklyn Masala (Indian Equivalent to Fish and chips 😋😋😋). Big portion sizes. Took a friend from London, collected tonight he had the Indian Fish and Chips, said it was the best Fish and Chips he has had in a very long time!!! 😋
Lee X . 2023-12-01
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First time here today lovely fish n chips highly recommended 👌
eva nelson . 2023-11-30
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Wow the absolute best chips and cheese and onion pie I've ever had. The chips took me back to being a kid they are that good.
Darren Hardie . 2023-11-26
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Some of the best Fish & Chips I’ve had in a long while. Would heartily recommend!
Andrew . 2023-11-23
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I got the medium fish and chips with curry. It was a decent portion for a lunch deal. I really liked the chips, the fish was chunky and crispy. Service was friendly and it was nice and cosy inside.
Kirst L . 2023-11-19
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This place is my guilty pleasure for when I'm really craving greasy fried halloumi! It's delish, is goey inside and crispy outside
Beth Smith . 2023-11-18
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Great food, great staff. Shame about that knob head Geoff Lane
Gogs Davies . 2023-11-18
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Stopped in for a quick bite for lunch. They have lunch size options which was perfect for a long afternoon of exploring Manchester. The music was on point, for real! The 1 server was crushing it as people came in and he provided great service. Happy little spot to check out in the area. Been wanting to grab some fish and chips and this hit the spot. Plus a nice little Magic Lager to wash it down.
Feather . 2023-11-17
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