The Pelican in North Devon

They know how to run a chippy!!

Had a meal here last night, very nice food, large cod was amazing with light crispy batter and chunky flakey fresh cod, my son had the homemade fishcakes which were also very nice, they came out like two scotch eggs. We took them up on their unlimited chips and had an extra bowl of chips to share (two hungry boys after a day's fishing) service was a little slow, but they were very busy, it was also quite hot in there (we were glad to get out into the fresh air by the time we finished) still a five star experience over all though. Would definitely go back next time we're in the area.

Very nice looking restaurant. Friendly team who were quick to the table to serve and food was freshly cooked but didn't take long to come out. Prawn cocktail and whitebait for starters were very nice, both served with salad, and the plaice in lemon and pepper breadcrumbs and cod and chips were lovely. We had curry sauce which wasn't very strong but that is a personal preference. We booked for late afternoon and there was plenty of room in the car park and the restaurant. The bill was +£40 for 2 starters, 2 mains and 2 soft drinks, so comparable with others. Fresh flakey fish and unlimited chips. What more could you ask for! Would recommend.

Wonderful restaurant and wonderful food.

Even tho I rang though for a quick collection so I thought I still had to wait and extra 15 minutes, what was the point I just aswell of ordered when I got there at I didn't gain anything 🙃

Headway North Devon organised a meal for all the clients and volunteers must’ve been about 30 of us we all had fish and chips was very tasty. The staff was very good. Nobody had to wait along for their meal

The food is always plentiful, tasty and reasonably priced. I’ve never had a bad meal or heard anyone complain. Every time we eat here they are always busy and the staff always friendly.

Excellent all round, fast service and good price.

We waited outside for a table on a Thursday lunchtime. It was busy! There is covered seating outside so wasn’t a problem at all. Staff were friendly and kept us informed. We didn’t need to wait long, inside was spotlessly clean. The service was

I have been coming to this award winning fish restaurant for 10 years and it has been faultless. However today it was appalling. The fish was kind of processed, the batter was flat and meagre - as if it had been reheated in a microwave. The chips also felt reheated, The chips tasted stale and almost microwaved. I was shocked. Nothing lasts forever I guess.

Our first visit today whilst holidaying for a few days. A fabulous "award winning " restaurant. A substantial menu offering a wide variety of fish meals as well as other options such as gammon, sausage, chicken and burgers. The portion sizes were very generous, with unlimited chips offered. They sell a range of alcoholic drinks as well of soft drinks and hot drinks.The battered cod was crispy, tasty and had beautiful white, tender fish. The fish pie was very tasty with a lovely cheesy potato top. The staff were friendly, polite and attentive. The restaurant was modern, well decorated and clean. Definitely worth a visit. There is a take away section, next door via a separate entrance door.

Amazing. Great service and great value for money.

The best fish and chips ever, according to my sister. We had the special and the food stayed hot until th last mouthful. Generous portion of tarta sauce. An excellent meal,highly recommend.

The staff are amazing...so happy & helpful it was a joy to watch their camaraderie! The food was delicious - highly recommend! We will be back.

Great food, some interesting options - I had fish tacos from the specials. Good desserts. Lovely service.

Fantastic place.food very good .staff very helpful .

FABULOUS!!!! I can’t say anything that can make it better. Best fish n chips I’ve had in a very long time. Then when the hotel let me down the next day, and I missed the restaurant- they gave me proper cutlery to take away, as they’d run out of chip forks. Staff are lovely, food is second to none!! There’s a reason they’ve won awards!!! So good I’ve been here 3 times in a 7 day stay!

Food excellent staff couldn't do enough

Nothing to say except - The best in the world (that I have tried 🤣) Booked on line given time and collected on time.

Just a great place, great food, great service what more do you want

Popped in for a quick lunch, didn’t disappoint. Service was quick and friendly, nothing was too much, the staff were all super friendly and helpful. Food was outstanding the best fish and chips we’ve had in a long time, coffee was also surprisingly the nicest coffee I’ve had in a while also, prawn cocktail was amazing and such good value for money. We paid £29 for a meal each plus soft drinks, coffee and sides! Couldn’t fault the place, complete 10/10 from us

Saw the reviews and stopped by on route home from North Devon. The cod and chips were simply delicious - so perfectly cooked, tasty and fresh. One of the best cod and chips we've had. Well done The Pelican. An easy easy 5 stars from us!

The best fish and chips ever in a lovely restaurant setting! Take away option available, too. Highly recommended and truly well deserved vote of the best in the UK! Lovely atmosphere and outstanding service 👏

A very nice experience all round. Generous portions, happy buzz from other diners and excellent service

Bit pricey but good hot food and friendly service

Excellent service, great choice of food and great value with bonus of unlimited chips. Great spot for families highly recommend. Excellent options for people who are not keen on fish.

We have been coming here for years since I was a little girl and when I lived down the road. Now my husband and I come here and we won't go anywhere else our children enjoy the chips as well,the chips are spot on and the fish is so fresh.

The best fish and chip restaurant in the area, and there are some good ones ;) If you like fish and chips, you won't regret it.

Very good restaurant, from main course to dessert! Fast service despite a full room. Only downside: the acoustics of the room are terrible, this should be remedied for the comfort of all

Best fish and chips in the town

Absolutely class. Well done to everyone working there who made it such a special dinner. Staff so lovely. The grilled fish was incredible! Everyone loved their meals and puddings. Great value for the kids’ meals, you get so much. Fantastic baby changing facilities - thank you!

Excellent food and service In particular the young waitress who performed a Heimlich maneuver when I got food stuck in my wind pipe Many thanks

We didn't actually dine in but sat outside, the food was beautiful and really good portion size. Would recommend

What a treat this place is. The food was absolutely gorgeous. We did takeaway and ordered it through the website. The batter on the fish is so crispy and the portion sizes were just right. If in or near Barnstaple, this is the only place to go.

Had a lovely evening with friends, the food was very tasty.

Great customer service very polite friendly staff understand people's needs as well

We returned to The Pelican with my elderly mother for the first time since Dad passed away 18 months ago and I am pleased to say that the standards and quality have been maintained and we enjoyed a lovely meal. There was a good choice on the menu although we all plumped for cod or haddock. Portion sizes are generous and the great benefit of eating in is that everything arrives piping hot. We even had desserts and these were very well-presented and tasty. It's a great benefit to now be able to make a reservation online, by the way, especially as Mum would have struggled if we'd had to wait for a table. Finally, as has always been the case, the staff were all very friendly and helpful. Dad used to love coming to The Pelican, particularly in his last years, so it was really pleasing to return and find everything just as good as ever. Thank you all.

Best fish and chips for miles around

The chips were very dry, you had to wait for the fish to be cooked and the rest of the order, so by the time everything was ready the chips had overcooked. They needed throwing away and a new batch put in, also the fish was mediocre. I Wouldn’t use this place again

Ordered a click and collect, arrived on time expecting a wait considering how busy it was but it was ready as I walked in, food was lovely great value and offers grilled fish and other bits too for if you are tired of the standard fish and chips!

A must if you are in the area. We come here often. Food is fresh, tasty and delicious. Staff are amazing. Disabled toilets downstairs and regular toilets upstairs. There is parking at the back of the restaurant.

Good chippy but fish a bit pricey

I'm down from Stourbridge/ midlands ways visiting family .I heard its always busy here . I must say I'm impressed 👏👏👏 order on app everything was bang on and time slot perfect . Cheese burger grilled to perfection 👌 battered sausage hit the spot and the curry sauce must be 1 of the best I've ever had from a chips shop and not forgetting the chips 😋 solid 10 . Well done down there whatever your doing it's perfect 👌 👍

THE BEST FISH AND CHIPS IN DEVON NO GREASE FISH LIKE A SHARK AND CHIPS TO DIE FOR

The best fish and chips I've ever had, will definitely return if in the area again. Staff were very friendly and polite etc. Would recommend to anyone.

Lovely restaurant, we celebrated as a large family for a 50th anniversary meal. Fantastic customer service, lovely atmosphere and great value. Thank you!

The service is fantastic as always. The take-away food is cooked to order which is good, but also not so good depending on what you order. As soon as the fish is cooked it's out of the fryers and into your takeaway box. So by the time you get the food home the crispy £8 fish is a soggy mess swimming in fat. Asking the staff member to let the food rest/drain for a few minutes before serving is a must if you want edible fish and chips. That said, the chips are always nice.

The haddock, chips and mushy peas were good but no Catch of the Day on offer.

Excellent as always. The fact that they cook the fish exactly as we ask for it, no rice flour under the batter, which makes for a crisper lighter coating, is something we really appreciate. This takes the attitude "that the customer is always right" back to a bygone era. An attitude that is rare these days, but one that means we have recommended this restaurant to many many people. Other businesses could learn a lot from them. Long may they prosper.

I use click & collect. So easy to use, can book a specific time. Just go in and give your code and the food is ready. Plenty of parking in the lovely refurbished car park.

Ordered online and all went very well...food was delicious 😋

Absolutely amazing place , went their for a birthday meal. Was less than 27 pounds for 2 BIG main meals Sandie had grilled place chips peas and salad and I had half a roast chicken chips peas and side salad and 2 soft drinks . From the outside you wouldn't guess the quality of the food but was lovely very clean tidy fast service friendly staff many many thanks peter and sandie

Always fantastic here , food amazing , restaurant and toilets always spotless! Best fish and chips around!

Arguably the best fish and chip shop in the UK. They won best fish and chip restaurant of the year in 2018 and standards haven’t slipped. The fish is fresh and perfectly battered, the chips crispy on the outside and soft in the middle and the service is attentive and polite. I can’t recommend this place highly enough. Definitely visit!

We always visit this wonderful fish restaurant when on holiday in Devon. In my opinion it can’t be bettered anywhere in the country. Everything about the cod and chips is perfection. Lovely tasty white cod fillet which flakes showing it is very fresh, the lightest, crispest batter and great thick cut chips. It is all cooked with the minimum of grease left on the finished meal. To finish, the banana fritter is to die for! The portions are generous and the food is not over priced. Service is quick friendly and efficient. We will definitely be back!

Love this place, best chippy in Barnstaple. Food all cooked fresh & steaming hot and waiting staff always very friendly an helpful

Never dissapoints! We visit regularly and always enjoy the food here. Well worth the money, arrives quickly, cooked to perfection, tastes great and the staff are super friendly & accommodating!

Have been here a few times at lunchtime with a group of up to 10 so we always prebook. The staff are always friendly and efficient and everyone enjoys their meals. There's a good choice on the menu including gammon, sausages and various types of fish and desserts too are available. Cod and chips is available in 2 sizes, the large one is huge and the smaller is still fine.

First time visit to the Pelican and it certainly won't be our last. The food was delicious and the staff are extremely friendly. Would highly recommend you book as it does get very busy especially on Friday's.

I ordered a double sausage and chips with curry sauce from take away side last Saturday night I was very dissatisfied with the quality and quantity of the food. The curry sauce was warm and really thick, the sausages were overdone, and the chips were soggy and lukewarm. The service was fast. I paid over £8.00 for this meal, which I think was too much for what I received.

Very rude staff service and extremely poor communication skills

I've been to The Pelican several times over the last couple of months. The fish is fantastic, huge, fresh and flakey with crisp batter - never had better. The service is great and the restaurant and loos are spotless. The only thing that could be improved are the chips - too pale, not crisp enough and stuck together - on ALL my visits.

Food is always hot and freshly cooked, all great quality.

Check closing time before visiting - as time on website different to actual closing time which we weren’t aware of! Food was okay but have had better on previous visits, no coffee as machine had been turned off due to closing! Booked on line for 7:15pm for 5 people - had we been aware that restaurant closed at 8pm we could have gone earlier or elsewhere which may have been a better option! Restaurant was very cold & although staff were pleasant & polite - we were very aware of the fact that they just wanted to go home. Disappointed.

This is our regular restaurant and it’s consistently really good food. You can’t beat their cod and chips and scampi and chips. Delicious food and very good service.

Been here a good few times now! Good BUT could be better! Tartare sauce defo needs to be a better version! Fish is good, despite being a little oily 🤭 Mushy peas ok... and service pretty good BUT have experienced and enjoyed better before!! Maybe a bit if an off day.... hence the 3 star review, whereas usually 4 or 5 star 🌟 👌😋❤️

Fantastic fish and chips. Quality, quantity, and service great

Fish not cooked. Staff couldn't care less. Sent the grilled cod back because it wasn't cooked. Waited 5 minutes while my partner ate her meal, didn't want it to get cold. Fish returned minus the garden peas. Mentioned all of this at the checkout, he was surprised when the generic "Was everything Okay sir?" received a negative response. No apology, just an "OK then that will be £££" We are frequent customers here but will now look elsewhere. They've become too complacent and standards have dropped.

Best fish & chips in Barnstaple 10/10

Always amongst the best you'll ever get....

Went with my daughter... I had fish and chips she had egg and chips very nice! A little mix up with her lunch but apart from that nice place and good food

Beautiful place but shame to be greeted by hooded man stood at counter waiting to do a uber eats

Lovely fish n chips, plenty of food and very nice staff, the restaurant is very clean and pleasant. Nice 😊

I honestly feel that this place has been the best sit in fish and chips for years now..my mum would also agree 👍

An absolute gem in Barnstaple, Pelican - Fish and Chips is likely the best spot in town! Prepare to be wowed by their delicious offerings. The place gets bustling, so booking a table is a must. Don't miss the chance to savor their fantastic fish and chips experience

Efficient..Clean. Good food and plentiful . Beautiful fish . Very kind polite and friendly staff.

Sadly can't recommend, just wasn't good

Extremely busy restaurant & take away. Worth booking if sitting down for food. Service and staff excellent.

After having soggy fish & chips a couple of weeks ago, tonight I thought we would give them a 2nd chance and we asked for the fish to be wrapped up separately from the chips, we live less than 5 mins from the shop and tonight they were absolutely disgusting, the chips were all stuck together and full of grease and the fish batter was soggy & full of grease. We won’t be going there anymore.

Mini cod and chips over £6 yet the cod was the size of a fat fish finger ridiculous hardly any chips too

Lovely staff, always friendly. The food is always cooked fresh and tastes delicious.

Terrific food, reasonably priced in a spotless restaurant.

Great place to relax and enjoy the best fish and chips in the area.

We used click and collect. There was something for everyone on the menu, which isn't always the case. We were very pleased with it all. XX

Pre order on there website , all fresh and ready to collect 15mins later , excellent food !

Great stuff, call 1st and ready for when you get there.

We were a party of 5Adults. We were served very to tasty hot food.we can't wait to go back for another meal

Beautiful food, good price, clean

Have always been happy with the food from here but not tonight. Ordered a large cod with curry sauce. The curry sauce was nice enough but the large cod was the same size as a regular sized cod from other establishments and the batter wasn't as good as it used to be. Disappointed.

Always been a regular here, but unfortunately they have been struggling to cope with the rush lately and as a result the food quality and portion sizes have suffered. This was supposed to be a large chips (which we share) and it didn’t even fill the tray. And unsure of what those black bits were. Shame, you used to be the best and amazing at it. Just because you’re busy, you can’t cut portion sizes and charge the same! (or more, as recent price increase) oh well… hopefully you can improve again.

Thought this place would be amazing, queued out the door. Veggie burger okay but no topping a blob of mayo. Hubby said cheese burger was lovely. Chips weren't as nice as expecting really dry.

Consistently excellent fish n chips!!!

Cod was bigger than the plate and absolutely gorgeous. Wife really loves the Cajun spiced Salmon too.

Had takeaway tonight but sadly our medium cod was dried out and more batter than fish. Then the mini cod and chips looked like a fish finger, even the lady serving asked the fryer if it should be two small bits and told no just one. To be honest the fryer was to engrossed laughing with the others in frying area. Normally 100% happy but not this time.

Always the best tasting fish and chips around !

Great place for fish and chips. Recommended

Normally lovely fish& chips white fish and crispy batter, but Tonight soggy chips soggy fish, Dinner ruined, such a shame.

My chips were way to soft more like squeezed tomatoes

Amazing food and brilliant service.

Bar Staff rude kept staring at us My sons burger was not cooked in the middle Then over charged on the bill