The Leaking Boot in North East Lincolnshire

Was passing yesterday and decided to call in for some fish and chips on my way past as it smelt delicious - soon changed my mind as I was about to enter the premises and witnessed an elderly woman behind the counter dip her finger in the vat of peas, lick it, then proceed to dip the same finger in the gravy, lick it again and move onto the next vat. Absolutely disgusting behaviour that turned my stomach. Will be avoiding this place from now on and reporting to environmental health!

Great food and great service, reasonable prices

Basic restaurant l, food and service excellent

Lovely fish and chips freshly made good prices

Went here a fortnight ago, freshest fish I've tasted for over 30 years {I'm 70} Called again a fortnight later for a takeaway to see if it was just a one-off, but wasn't disappointed. Why people que for Steele's, Becketts and Ocean Bar I don't know, I assume it's because the younger generation don't know any different.

So slow at coming to serve even though we were the only ones in chips tasted like they were reheated from the day before do dry and hard wil not be going back terrible

Best fish and chips in Lincolnshire

We have been to this chip shop many times and it’s been ok. Today the food was terrible. The fish was ok but the chips were extremely dry. We asked for some chips to be changed which they did. No apology. Other customers said to us “wish we’d complained as our chips were awful and very dry too”. There’s obviously a problem. They looked awful when they put them in front of us. Why would you send such bad food out to a customer ?? No apology when we paid our bill of £35. Disgusting service. We will definitely never be going again. Would rather eat elsewhere

Chips were dreadful. Really dry. Had to send them back. Second lot weren’t much better. How can you send out poor quality food and expect people to pay for it. No apology. Paid full price. Will never go again

Being from Grimsby we decided to go see family there and pop into Cleethorpes for a few hours afterwards this past weekend. I always go here and the food and serving is always perfect and one thing I love about coming back home is that I can have pie and chips (not something you get in Leeds!). We decided to sit in but took ten minutes to be served and that was after I went to the till and asked if our order could be taken. The atmosphere is comfy but abit dated and could do with a refurb. Apart from that we thoroughly enjoyed our meal and will be back again soon.

Delicious food, friendly staff, good prices too

The service was good and the food excellent unfortunately it was all spoiled by the condition of the toilet which was dirty and no hand soap available. A member of staff went to use the toilet and came straight out and used the disabled toilet instead. I mentioned the condition of the toilet when I went to pay the bill, the answer I got was that they didn’t know. Just before we left a couple came in with a dog, the dog had its nose on the table and nothing was said to the people. It was not a service dog so had no right being in a restaurant. I shall not be returning

Went for take away. Was waiting ages . Young girl miserable. Not friendly. Chips were dry . Never had this before not a great experience.

Service was friendly. I had battered sausage and chips and it was delicious. You can't beat eating out in the fresh air. It tastes better. Really good prices too.

Left with table with no cutlery. Fish jumbo was supposed to come with bread, but didn't, still had to pay for it. Fish was stinking, not sure what's the issue, maybe didn't change cooking oil. Ladies toilet out of service, men's toilet has no light. I reported my issues about food to waitresses, so she offered me free drinks, she gave me drinks and change ( I gave her £30, Cost of meal ~27) change returned -£0.10!. Later on I realised she actually charged me for " free drinks". 😀 Welcome to Cleethorpes!

So so so busy after the parade on Armed Forces Weekend. And yet the staff were still friendly and professional. Great tasting food and great value for money.

Vile, cheap food and ignorant staff

This chippy is in the ideal place on the front but you are better off walking further inland for better fish and chips. We visited here one rainy lunchtime and it was quite busy. Be prepared to clear a table when you get inside. We weren't given a menu so we just ordered fish and chips and two teas as that is all we wanted but was told it came with peas, ok then if we 're paying for them we will have them. They arrived with a gigantic breadcake and butters which we didn't order, we wouldn't have been able to eat all that. Why pay for something that we didn't want. The chips were dry and stuck in the throat and the fish was watery as though it had been cooked from frozen, it didn't taste fresh either, it was on the pink side not white like it should have been. The tea was far too srong with no pot of hot water to dilute it. Total waste of hard earnt money.

A small queuing area for the takeaway was frequently "disturbed" by the coming and going of restaurant users - including several prams. Plenty of staff so service wasn't too slow. Price wise very reasonable. Food was fresh cooked and enjoyed by all.

It saddens me to write this negative review. I have been coming to this Chippy for years, every time I travel to Cleethorpes from Sheffield. There was no cod so we had Haddock which isn't usually a problem. However, fish was of poor quality and cooked in fat that stuck to the top of my mouth. Chips were ok although cooked in same type of fat, as fish Curry Sauce and Mush peas were also alright. Staff as always were lovely, so this is a shame

Best fish and chips I've had in Cleethorpes. Far superior to any of the others on the front.

Been in today the fish well over fried batter dark brown and very greasy. Chips very dry what a disappointment. I complained and we got a refund. Won't be going back though☹️

Very nice food and the portions are huge 👌 also dogs on leads are welcome too 😀

Called in for haddock and chips on Saturday 20th April 2024 and what they served up wasn't fit for human consumption. The batter on the fish was like concrete and the over fried fish was welded to the skin. I find it hard to believe that the person that fried it actually sent it out to a table. I've been visiting this place regularly for years. NOT ANY MORE!

Wow. Best fish and chips ive had at east coast apart from filey top. Excellent price and food so amazing. Our best chippy niw here.

Majority of chippies have a poor standard of chips I rarely buy from chip shops. I saw someone walking passed with a tray and said to my partner them chips look decent. yes they were . Really enjoyed em. Call in if ya in cleggy

Slow service and food ok not brilliant

Took mi dear mum and dad there as they don't get out much. The staff were kind, and the fish and chips were great 👍

Take away fish and chips. Enjoyed them and not over priced. However, despite its 5* hygiene rating, it could really do with a good clean especially theceiling & around the 2 fans situated over the fryers. Customer engagement also wouldn't go a miss from the young serving staff. The older lady was much more friendly.

Fantastic haddock & chips, lovely & friendly ladies cooking & serving tables. Difficult to rate the atmosphere as only my date & I were the only 2 people eating there, this week & last....!

Very nice food, the fish is nice and fresh. I would recommend to anyone who likes to have a trip out for fish and chips.

Nice fish and chips and my friend also enjoyed her steak pie. My only criticism is that as with so many places too many chips both of us had to leave about half and we hate wasting food. Next time will try to get a child's portion size.

Really dissappointing. Table was free in the restaurant so sat down waiting to order. 2 adults, a 4 year old and 2 year old. A waitress served other tables yet we were completely ignored. I went up to ask how I order to be told that they weren’t taking orders anymore in the restaurant. I asked if I could use the take out part and still sit in the restaurant. By this point my kids were settled and had taken hats, coats and gloves off. I was told the prices were different so I wouldn’t be able to. Mentioned that I was happy to pay the restaurant prices, I just wanted to feed my kids as they were hungry but still no because the restaurant was closed. No signs anywhere and when I asked why, they said it was because they had too many pots to wash. Lots of other customers turned away! Definitely won’t be going back as had walked from the boating lake for something to eat!

The fish and chips was so good. The batter was crispy and not soggy, which I liked. Staff were very friendly too. Would definitely go back.

Extremely disappointed. I visit an elderly relative twice a year and rent a flat close to the Leaking Boot. For years I have used it for takeout fish n chips. The last few years it had 2 lovely ladies behind the counter who were friendly and helpful. I went in to order as usual and there was a man serving on his own. I waited whilst he saw to the customer in front on me ( I was a little concerned as he kept wiping his nose with the back of his hand), he then said he only had 1 sausage and chips left. I asked what time they closed and he said 7pm (Friday night!!) as it was 6-35 I asked if he could fry me 2 pieces of fish as it is usually cooked to order. He said no as the fryers had to be cooled before closing at 7. So in reality they don’t close at 7 they close much earlier and sell off whatever is left in the hot cabinets. There was no apology and no attempt to do anything for me, he just shrugged his shoulders. In this current economical climate where business have to work hard to keep the doors open, I was shocked and saddened by this attitude. I’ll find somewhere else in future .

the food was not fresh, despite complaints, the food was added to the bill.

Excellent fish and chips, served with bread and butter, very good price

The fish and chips were 10 out of 10 and a very fair price too. Peas and curry sauce could be improved on though. Marked down 1 start due to it taking an hour to get served. It was busy but felt that just one guy serving wasn't enough. Would definately go back.

Got steak pie and chips gravy the pie had one piece of meat in gravy was too thick you could stand a knife in it when i told the waitress about the pie she laughed won’t recommend

Really big and tasty fish and also gave us tartare sauce. Nice staff good service

We called here for the first time today as we were passing, it’s not as prominent as most that are near the amusements, this is situated on the right as you make your way from the main bit down to the leisure centre, so make a be line as the fish and chips we can highly recommend, for me I don’t find a fish often that just the spot and is one to remember, today was just that, we will definitely call again and recommend to family and friends for sure! Thank you.

When it eventually came the fish and chips were tasty. Not very busy when we were there and lots waiting for thier food. I think priority was given to counter sales. Go again umm a possibly.

Good fish and chips. Pleasant staff.

The best fish n chips we have ever had by far, definitely go again next time we are in Cleethorpes, we are from Hoyland near Barnsley 😋

Great fish and chips....the service was first class So polite and nothing too much.

Lovely food but pity it looks so dirty especially the two fans over the fryers full of dirty congealed fluff and cobwebs Dirty towel used by woman battering fish wiped her hand on dirty grubby towel.what was on her dirty apron and then proceeded to put fish in fryer never washed her hands bad hygiene and proceeded to plate food never once saw her wash her hands cross contaminate !!such a shame as food is excellent good value for money think owner should consider closing it down and deep cleaned

Chips were undercooked and mushy seemed like they were more boiled than fried. Staff were friendly and prices were reasonable

Went inside, only two other tables occupied and all customers waiting. Staff were stood around talking and service was at a standstill. After 10 minutes someone appeared to take our order and came back with our drinks quite quickly, managing to bring the wrong orange juice in the process. We then waited another 30 minutes for fish and chips which only got delivered once we said we would not wait any longer. The food was distinctly average and the staff attitude appalling. Give it a miss.....

Beautiful fresh food and lovely chatty service xx

Great little Chippy .. service was great .. asked for a lightly battered fish and it was spot on .. proper bread to make chip buttys will definitely be coming in again.

Ordered our food (no one was in) stepped back for more customers to come in! For the waitress to serve all the chips to them. Leaving us to wait absolutely ages! Whilst waiting the staff that busy talking, calling people, and SWEARING in front of my 9 year old son!!!! Absolutely disgusting service!!!! Had the food to take away, and it was disgusting!! Fish was all soggy, and the chips uncooked!! Complete waste of good money!!

Started to use this fish and chip shop fish and chips gone down hill sadly to say

We staggered across Cleethorpes whilst driving down the coast. Parked at the leisure centre and went for a stroll. The large chippy on the pier was very busy, so we asked locals for a tip on where else was good for chips, and we were guided here. The fish and chips with peas or curry sauce and bread and butter was £9.95. To eat in. We had two and a pot of tea, coming to just under £24. Nice family style chippy and attached eat in. Staff were very pleasant and the food was very nice. Don’t focus on the main areas have a wander out to this chippy. Nice. Well done.

Dried chips and mushy peas, 5pm height of dinner time, I'll go to Ocean Fish Bar in future

Great fish and chips peas bread and butter and tea for 2 cost £25.00

Myself and my 12 year old decided to pop in for sit down fish and chips. It smelt lovely inside without been too fishy. Plenty of seats to choose from and menu boards on the wall.Waitress came over fairly quickly and took our order with the food arriving in a timely manner. There was plenty on our plates and sauces were offered. Unfortunately my sons batter did need slightly longer in the fryer as it was abit gloppy inside. I didn’t think it was an issue and he just ate the fish inside which was lovely and fresh. I thought the price of £9.95 for fish, chips, peas, bread a butter was reasonable for a sit down meal. The place is clean and comfortable with sea views

the fish batter was stoggy,not cooked enough,the staff never said goodbye,could have been a lot better experience

Standard seaside fish & chips restaurant. Ordered cod but didn't have any!!!so had to settle for haddock, which was ok.service & price was satisfactory.

One of the best but often not mentioned Fish & Chip venues in Cleethorpes. Highly recommended.

Good service and good food. We sat in to have our fish n chips. A busy Saturday in Cleethorpes in May and thankfully The Leaking Boot is probably just far enough away from the worst of the crowds that we were able to find seats and a table quite easily here.

Excellent. Cooked to order (they ask on entry if you want fish), I chose haddock because, well, it's haddock. Batter was crisp, fish was firm, fresh and tasty, chips just right, mushy peas toptastic. Good value at 8gbp. It's in a nice spot too, looking out over the water. They have seats and tables inside but mine was take-away.

Tried this place on my most recent visit to Cleethorpes, reasonable prices and the food is great, will be calling in here again on my next visit.

Very nice Cod & Chips. Best I’ve had in a long time.

Beautiful foodcooked to perfection x

My family & I have been going here for a fews now. This is our favourite fish shop. You can eat in or take away. We enjoy it every time we go. The service was good & the staff are polite.

Fish lovely,batter not crispy though we did have them wrapped. Chips ok,always think they could be cooked more,not raw just soggy. Oct 2022. The best fish and chips we've had for ages. Had them open and sat on seats by the sea. Lovely crispy batter, freshly cooked,no grease at all. 2023 April. Ate inside. What lovely staff and beautiful fish. Thoroughly enjoyed our meal , initially short staffed but we were well looked after.

I enjoyed fish chips and peas with bread and butter,1st class 10/10.

Brilliant takeaway. Food was hot and delicious, pleasant and friendly service.

Only the best fish and chips in the area. Top scoff

The Ladies did a great job, very tasty Fish And Chips.

Always good fish and chips when we visit. Always go to the Leaking Boot.

Horrible abrupt staff. Cash only. Undercooked chips. Fish greasy and clearly not fresh as texture was mushy. Horrendous.

Very friendly place, excellent chips

Bit short of staff, for which they appologised. Food was great.

One of the best fish and chips in grimsby. We are regular walkers on the cleehorpes promenade. Every now and then will have takeaway fish and chips from here, never disappointed. Delicious food, batter crispy and fish fluffy and soft. Had a dine in recently , again happy with the food. Bill came to £20 for 2 people. Whats not to like. Will visit again.

Very good meal served by very friendly staff the fish and chips stayed good and hot well recommended..

Just had a fantastic lunch of freshly cooked haddock and chips, without doubt one of the very best ever, beautifully cooked fish and perfect chips. Well Done!

First class fish and chips there is no better place, haddock was cooked to perfection and so was the chips 😋

Delicious fish and chips, just the ticket at the sea side 😎

Non interested staff one of which kept wiping her nose with her hand. Chips were fresh and hot

Awful quality, overcooked fish, undercooked sausages. Rude staff who forgot the order, and took 15 or so minutes to prepare it. Avoid

We used this fish &chip shop a lot in years gone by and always found long queues winding out of the door and outside but then left the area so on a now infrequent visit to Cleethorpes we had to call for fish and chips We thought it strange no queue at 12.30 just 2 couples in the cafe so we went to the counter and ordered twice. They had no fish ready so had to wait for them cooking 1 of the ladies behind the counter just couldn’t stop eating, she had cooked herself some fishfingers which were to hot to eat and was juggling them round in her mouth and blowing on them. Another customer came in for pie and chips, well she cut a quarter of a plate pie put it in the microwave and continued with her fishfingers. When it was ready she tried to slide the pie onto the top of a tray of chips. It broke into several pieces which she put back on the chips with her fingers that she had been eating with NOT IMPRESSED When our fish was ready it was served and looked really nice BUT on breaking open the fish it was like a balloon the batter just sagged down onto the very thin very wet bit of fish and in between the fish and the crispy top was a layer I could only call undercooked goo. The chips were hot but contained lots of small crispy bits with a very unusual crisp to them Needless to say we WONT BE RETURNING

The food was amazing, staff couldn’t be more helpful chips was gorgeous. Really quick service! Will definitely be returning.

The food we had was just about ok. Very disappointed that it was cash only so it was difficult to get enough food for two adults and two children with the cash we could scrape together between us. I noticed several people walked away when they saw it was cash only. I'm sure they lose quite a bit of custom because of it. Staff were unfriendly and abrupt. The whole atmosphere amongst the staff seemed hostile. I'm afraid I won't be going back nor giving it a recommendation.

Tara, Cleethorpes best sit in lovely fish & chips and obliging staff. Only the decor let's it down ~ there is none.

No food cooked ready. Takes absolutely ages will never visit again! Kids got fed up and not hungry after waiting, staff rude say no more 😡

Great food staff and service. Cash payments are preferred but they are able to take card payments over £5 through the shop next door.

Food forgotten on plate, no cutlery on the table and the fish cakes I'm sure was just potato. For the price you pay it was poor.

Unfriendly service, given haddock and not cod, fish cakes with barely any fish in.... Just an unpleasant experience, really unenjoyable won't be coming back, plenty of better places to go on the sea front😡

Lovely fish and chip's hot just like we like them and fresh 😋 staff Lovely served quick sat inside Lovely and warm.

Awful food staff well it sounded like all they wanted to do was mess about we was sat ages before we was served and while eating you could hear the staff swearing to the point my 9 year old shouted for them to stop it wont be going back there

Food was OK but starting to look a bit tired inside.

Great fish and chips but not too clean, especially the toilets.

Our "go to" chippy for 30 years or more, never been disappointed with the food or the friendly service, wouldn't go anywhere else.

After a cold day at Donna Nook I was in need of a nice cuppa and some fish and chips. The leaking boot had been recommended by a local and I wasn't disappointed. The ambience is a traditional seaside chippy, which I reckon is a good thing, the fish was tasty and plentiful, and the staff were friendly. Spot on.

I would say the pick of the Bunch this one is one of the best in Cleethorpes at the bottom of Brighton Slipway near the Kingsway club in Cleethorpes

Beautiful fish and chips as always 😋 😍

If you just want a bag of chips to eat on the seafront - go ahead. They weren't the best we've ever had, but they weren't the worst. The servers were doing their job - serving and exchanging pleasantries. I'd think twice about eating in - because it looked like somewhere the 1980s forgot. So we didn't.

The steak pie was lovely and so was the rest everyone loved theirs to

Very good fish and chips fish very big