The Kingfisher in Allerdale

Superb chippy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I took 3 business guests here as part of a trip to show them the English countryside. Coming from Morocco and Saudi Arabia they had never eaten fish and chips from a chip shop before. The chips and fish was crispy, with no grease. Everyone was really happy with the portions and quality Next time I am in Keswick I will most certainly return…this time with 2 tubs of peas 🤩

This is an absolutely fantastic place to eat. I had the fish and chips which were cooked to perfection lovely crisp batter and perfect golden chips. I also had a pot of tea with a slice of bread in a restaurant for just over fifteen quid. Would definitely go again and have no hesitation in recommending this place to everyone

We ordered gluten free fish with chips to take out, delicious with light fluffy chips.

Really nice fish and chip shop in the heart of Keswick, serving gluten free fish and chips! Would strongly recommend!

Amazing fish and chips, staff all pleasant and friendly

amazing chippy, great quality food and great service. scampi wasnt soggy and full of flavour. chips great, gravy great, pleantiful portions

Great Chips, currently our preferred Keswickian chip shop. Recommendation.... Battered Jumbo Sausage Chips and Gravy!! Totally awesome Good Job The Kingfisher 👍

We often interpret a queue outside a fish and chips shop as a positive sign of quality, this proved to be true here. Fantastic chips from an award winning chippy, a welcome treat after an afternoon walk! For me this can only be improved upon by walking down to Friars Crag to enjoy while taking in the view across Derwent Water to the Jaws of Borrowdale! Stunning!

Large cod and chips, the fish took up most of the plate, very well cooked. We were very satisfied, friendly staff and good service.

We visited fir first time today about 1 pm on recommendation ! Staff were excellent and the 2 pensioners specials were absolutely gorgeous ! Will be making this a regular thing when we visit Keswick !! Well done to all staff!

The homemade Cumberland sausages are supposedly its specialty. The food was good value for money. The service is friendly and prompt. Nice homely atmosphere.

One of the best places to get fish and chips in the area, great price and love the options of takeaway or sit down and eat highly recommended

Best fish and chips we've had for years, fresh fish and crispy chips. Friendly quick service. Hope we can come again....

Always go here for a takeaway when I visit Keswick and always proves why it is noted for fish and chips supper. Some of the family came this time and all enjoyed the meal, even the daughter who said that usually only eats the fish ate all of the batter. Well recommended 😋

Regular visitor, never disappointed. Upstairs cafe gets busy but always well managed and spotless with good food at very reasonable price.

Great service. Excellent fish and chips

Good food plenty on the plate. They do pensioner special aswell very well priced. We call in in every time we're in keswick

By far the best fish and chips we have had anywhere. Light and crispy batter on the fish and lovely chips. Friendly and helpful staff and a clean and cosy restaurant. Great prices too.

We were looking for a decent fish and chip shop for a takeaway while on holiday in the area. We checked the reviews and decided to try it. The queue out of the door when we arrived was a good sign with locals and tourists. Friendly staff and the food was lovely and portions huge. If you want decent fish and chips I would highly recommend you pay them a visit.

Absolutely fantastic cod, batter and chips. All cooked to perfection. Will be returning very soon!

First time at this fish and chip shop as on holiday just down the road. Fish, chips, peas and curry sauce all delicious and very good service.

A must to eat fish & chips here every time we visit Keswick here again still the best fish and chips in England still agree today

Had takeaway cod and chips and just chips and curry sauce.Portions were very big and all freshly cooked. Very tasty and would recommend. Would maybe eat in the restaurant next time.

Fantastic service and the food was impeccable, the fish supper; fish batter nice and crispy and the chips were grease free ( unlike others), definitely our local shop when we visit.👍

This is an honest and genuine review. My wife and I were visiting the area on holiday. Decided to treat ourselves to fish and chips. Quite possibly the best fish and chips we have ever had, simply gorgeous.

Came in today both me and husband had cod & chips with a side of curry sauce all I can say delicious Friendly staff Spotless clean chip shop Good portion size & a good price Didn't eat in we took away Highly recommend 👌 👍

Been to the restaurant several times this year. Pleasant, efficient staff, lovely food and very clean.

Takeaway fish and chips... I've always believed that the best fish and chips can be found on the yorkshire coast, but these were every bit as good. Blasphemy I know, may be it was all the mountain air but they were a perfect end to a day in the hills.

The fish and chips were very nice , but the mushy peas were taste-less.

Really good chippy! Banging chips and even better fish! What more do you need?

The food here is fab - had the fish cakes and they were amazing. Staff are very friendly in the restaurant. Would recommend.

Lovely little Fish and Chips restaurant. Good quality, served quickly at a good price too.

Especially good fish and chips. Staff wonderful again! It’s our 4th visit here. Special mention to Nina who sourced a wine cooler especially for us! Always lovely. 🥰

A very good take-away. Great fish and chips. Fast service.

We went to this fish and chip shop about 8 years ago so decided to revisit as in the area again. Not like it was before, maybe new ownership? Firstly we were told the table would be needed back within the hour. Generally unless the service is very slow, you’d normally be done within the hour having standard fish and chips. It felt odd to say this, it wasn’t like we were out for a romantic 3 course dinner. Only a choice of large cod, fish or plaice. Didn’t feel I could manage a large cod, ‘fish’ could be anything, so we went for the plaice. Edible but tasted and looked like what you’d get in a box of findus or birdseye fish. Good portion size for the money but was disappointed as it was very good in here last time. Places do change I guess

Great chippy , won’t hesitate to come back , compliments to the fryer and the staff , food and service was amazing , five stars 🙏

Always excellent fish and chips here. We’ve used the upstairs restaurant also, which provides good serve. Today we had a takeaway. Plenty of chips, lovely battered fish, good service. It’s my only port of call for fish and chips in Keswick.

We had got some chips and curry sauce was brilliant , tasty and throughly cooked. The first we had the chips was amazing and today the curry sauce was amazing

Went because my wide is gluten intolerant. Offered the fish without batter ?? Not really sure this counts.

Very pleasant and efficient service especially from the lovely smiley Merrick! Food freshly cooked and piping hot. The Cumberland sausage was large and delicious and my husband loved his home made steak and kidney pie.If you are in Keswick give the Kingfisher a try. You won’t regret it! 🤗

This is the second time I've been here and all I can say is Fantastic food Fantastic service and amazing staff 👌👌💙 If you've not been here yet make sure you put it on you Good Food list, you won't be disappointed.👍

Fantastic Fish and Chips on a wet day!

I came here for lunch today and ate in the restaurant. The restaurant itself was lovely and clean and the staff were very friendly. I had the chicken and chips which was nice. Would definitely return 😀⭐️

Excellent fish and chips and excellent service 2024 Again, excellent food and service Would definitely recommend !!!

So refreshing to find a fish & chip shop/restaurant who cater for coeliacs and people who are gluten-free. The proprietor reassured us when discussing how different fryers are used for chips, and for gluten-free food, with a separate food preparation area. He gets it! My husband had the Cumberland sausage and I had smoked haddock & mozzarella fishcakes, both with chips and mushy peas. They were both really lovely and the chips were definitely in my top three favourites ever! They do takeaway but we sat in the nice restaurant area upstairs, by the window with views over to Latrigg and Skiddaw. Highly recommend this place. Update - we loved it here so much we went 3 times in a week!

Fantastic chippy. The Kingfisher Cumberland sausage is unbelievably good. Well cooked crispy chips and unusually tangy curry sauce. The fish looked lightly battered and well cooked. Next time I'm in Keswick will be paying them another visit.

Probably one of the best fish and chips I have ever eaten!

Wise to book at busy times because this is an iconic restaurant that everyone wants to eat in. The food is very traditional, fresh and tasty. The service is efficient, unobtrusive and welcoming. First class!

Amazing fish and chips, made fresh to order. Will be back next time when visiting the Lake District.

Gluten Free options with dedicated fryer

Afternoon in keswick with my daughter take away fish & chips, jumbo sausage & chips a bag of scraps & a tin of pop food was delish best chippy food we have had in a long time, walk 10 mins to car and food was still piping hot. good price £15.90 and plenty of food, were we live it would of cost a lot more. will defo return when we visit again. lady who served us was lovely

Excellent service in a lovely clean cafe. Food was really well cooked and presented. Staff were friendly and very efficient.

AMAZING fish and chips. Ate in...came out served piping hot. I love it when fish and chips come out and you can't help but say 'wooo' when you see a lovely big piece of fish on your plate. Loads of chips too. And wow, how tasty. Perfectly cooked, full cod, soft fish and light crisp batter. Chips cooked to perfection. For such a simple dish so many places get fish and chips wrong. Very pleased to say that The Kingfisher gets it spot on. Next time I'm in the Lakes will be back for more.

A family run fish and chip shop. Really friendly people, nice to chat whilst food was cooking. Bonus they also sell their own Cumberland sausage and dry cured bacon. The fish and chips were really good. Wife had a cheese and onion pattie which was very good. Definatly visit again next time we are in Keswick

Excellent & friendly service on a busy day, and the best chips we’ve had for yonks. Thank you!

Beautifully cooked fish! Amazingly crisp batter as well as GF options. The queue for the takeaways speaks volumes - we opted to head upstairs and eat in.

Really lovely fish and chips. Fully deserves top rating. Good service and well organised. Definitely recommend for takeaway

I've been here a few times over the years and it is always good. Freshly cooked fish and chips in a great, central location, at a reasonable price, with good service. Will continue to return.

Really delicious authentic British chippy. Fast and efficient service. Very popular and busy spot but thorough and your order will be ready before you can say jumbo sausage 😉

Great chips! The pie I had was so so though.

Pensioners Special Spot on. Great Staff. Very clean.

The Lake District in Cumbria is a stunning place to visit, renowned for its restaurants, especially fish and chip shops. During my visit, I heard about The Kingfisher and decided to try it. Their smoked sausage and Cumberland sausage were exceptional, and I'd definitely return for more. The cheese savoury was delicious, featuring plenty of stretchy cheese and seasoning. However, the battered cod was disappointing—bland and the batter was also bland and a little gooey on the inside. When I parked in front of The Kingfisher, the staff watched us from behind the counter, likely wondering if we’d come in, which was fine, though inside, I received some odd looks, which made for a strange and cold atmosphere. A young man served me; he was friendly, polite, and answered my questions about the sausages. He was a credit to the business. The shop was clean, tidy, and well-presented, with a restaurant section. The staff wore smart, matching outfits. If you're near Keswick, stop by and try their smoked sausages, Cumberland sausages, and cheese savouries. You'll be glad you did. Cooking in: Oil Hygiene Rating: 5 Cash or Card Fish Reviewed: Cod See the full video review on The Chippy Tour YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/IXwNBvfH3kI

Had Cumberland sausage and chips. The Cumberland sausage was the best in the world. Seasoned to perfection, meaty and succulent. You can tell they use top quality ingredients. The chips were also top quality, crispy on the outside and soft in the middle. We also bought some fresh Cumberland sausage to cook at home, it was fantastic. The only problem is I have to drive 3 hours to buy some more.

You always get a good meal with quick service.

They had ran out of cheese and onion pies when I got there but the haddock and mozzarella fish cake was very tasty. Great chips as well.

I asked a lady in a local shop where I could get good chips and without hesitation she said the Kingfisher. She was right, these are possibly the best chips I’ve ever had!

I travel for work, and have been to many fish & chip takeaway's this is omg fantastic, the choice, the service, thank you guys your doing a great job.

Incredibly good fish and chips!

Good food at a reasonable price

Popped in today to buy some fresh cumberland sausage ,had it for my tea tonight ,its the best cumberland sausage ive ever had ,lovely and peppery good and meaty ,and taste like its made with good pork ,going back in tommorow so i can take some back to yorkshire for myself and my chubby mate who also loves sausage 😁👍

Found this chip shop great top marks food and staff very welcoming.

Popped in while going through the area and was not disappointed! The staff were all very friendly and helpful and the atmosphere was very relaxing and welcoming. The food was all warm, tasty and filling. Will definitely go here again if I'm ever in the area!

Absolutely cracking takeaway. Chips weren't at all soggy, and the near foot-long Cumberland sausage was delicious! Would definitely return when visiting Keswick again!

Upstairs in restaurant, Great food, friendly staff and nice prices!

This is a very welcoming and friendly place. We had a long day of traveling around the area. We’re craving for warm food because we had all cold foods since yesterday. Highly commendable to visitors and those that are traveling around discovering the unknowns of this place. The food is delicious, staff of the restaurant is really very friendly. This is the best place ever, I visited in the area. Outstanding service, Outstanding Food, Outstanding Hospitality. Keep up this good service. Thank you very very much!

When they say they serve large battered cod, they aren’t lying - it was ENORMOUS!! So delicious and such good value. Light and crispy chips too. 10/10!

I've been here many times over the years and I've never had a bad meal. This time it was the small fish (except it wasn't so small), chips and peas, and it was delicious. I usually opt to eat in their restaurant, which is above the chippy, and as usual this time the service was very good, polite and professional and a friendly atmosphere.

Had lunch there with my husband and friends. The service was quick and pleasant, the portions quite big for our standards (plus the prices were reasonable) and the place was quiet and comfortable, just what we were looking for! Would highly recommend!

Can't fault this Chippy. Super friendly welcome. Service with a smile & chat. Top class food. Banging.

Had a takeaway fish supper. Fish lovely. Chips perfectly cooked. Staff polite and friendly. Will be going back for more. Thankyou.

Best fish and chip I have had in a Long time cooked to perfection 👌

The food is out of this world. I recommend to anyone

Rapid pleasant service but Luke warm chips and soggy fish Has a good reputation locally but definitely an off day today

Called up to place a very large collection order, they had it sorted within 30 minutes, still hot and with no mistakes. Really great service and quality food

Quite simply the best curry sauce anywhere. Need to offer it as a larger portion

Went specifically for gluten free meal. Fish was ok. Could have had a better batter on it.

Food excellent, 👌 recommend the lasagna and best chips l have ever tasted.

Just had fish and chips here, I must say it was one of the best chippy meals I've ever had. The batter on the fish was nice and light and fish was cooked to perfection, the chips were delicious too! Great value for money, would definitely recommend!

Clean, bright, fresh, upstairs dining room with attentive friendly staff. Tasty, quality fish and chips with great mushy peas in exactly the right sized portion. Came with a pot of tea in a proper cup and saucer. Only caveat is I had the pensioner lunch and it was only a shade under£10. Call me old fashioned but isn't everything a tad expensive these days??

So good, we managed to visit twice. First time we booked in advance and we were not disappointed. Nice thin, crispy batter and very well cooked chips. Fish was extremely flaky and you can tell this has been cooked fresh. Staff are very friendly and welcoming. Second visit we managed to get a table without booking. You meet soo many characters and people Up North are always willing to speak and talk to you! Definitely recommend if you are in the area.

Freshly cooked chips,friendly staff ,love the mushy peas.Beat the queues by ringing your order and then go pick your order up .

Excellent fish n chips, mushy peas n gravy/curry sauces, portion was massive so we shared between 2 adults n was plenty. Sticky toffee pudding was great also. Definite return visit required. Recommended!

Excellent fish, chips and mushy peas plus pot of tea for £9.50. Brilliant. Friendly and helpful service as well

Went here while on a visit to Keswick. I was we had pie, chips and peas and it was really good. Would highly recommend

nice little place….only place i could find in keswick that serves as a restaurant before 5 o’clock

The food was amazing highly recommended this place xxxx

We were looking for a quick meal in Keswick, thinking we'd just grab some fish and chips at a takeaway. Then we came across the Kingfisher, and saw they had a sit-down restaurant as well as takeaway. Well, why not? We'd had a big day and could use some sit-down time. It was mid-afternoon, and yet the restaurant was well patronised by local people. Good sign. My wife ordered a burger and chips, and I went for the steak and kidney pudding. I can still taste this wonderful meal. This is what the traditional English cooking is all about. A real 'pudding', not a pie. Succulent beef with generous chunks of kidney in a rich, tasty gravy. And a load of perfect crispy chips to accompany it all. To cap it all off the staff were charming and friendly, and the food was served very quickly and piping hot. You pay more for the sit-down meal, but it is worth it. Relax and enjoy. What a great find!

We just had a take away, for four, all very nice. Fish , sausage, chips peas and gravy and the Steak & Kidney pudding was excellent, and twice the size of a Hollands pudding less than £20

Can’t fault anything fresh cooked food and lovely atmosphere

Best fish and chips in Keswick.