Vinegar Jones in South Lakeland

The fish was ok, peas were lukewarm warm and watery and my chips were cold and rock hard so I had to leave them, complete waste of money

Went for a portion of chips at 7.25 (they close at 7.30), dished up the chips and suddenly their cash machine went down! So they said it was cash only, didnt have any so said got no cash so will leave it. Think they wanted to close the shop and waste chips. Awful attitude. Wont be going back

We were there on the 20th Oct 2024 this fish shop is very expensive £2.50 for a cup of machine tea we both had cod and chips the cod was made to look bigger because of the amount of batter on it the chips were most bitty not very nice it was served up in a cheap and nasty plastic lattice bowl which was made to small so it made the meal look more 2 cod and chips 1 tea 1 can of drink 1 butter roll over £30 oh and to top it all they wanted you to clear your own table at that price no chance the staff could do with a few lessons in customer relations will definitely not be going there again

Visited here after seeing they did GF fish and chips and wasn’t disappointed. Lovely and fresh even though we were quite close to closing time, clearly labelled and boxed up and they even had GF vinegar. Perfect enjoyed sitting on the lakeside.

Decent enough Gluten free fish although the portion of chips was rather mean, also if eating in (as we did) having your food served on a china plate would be much nicer than eating from a nineteen seventies style chicken in the basket plastic basket especially at £12.50

Looking through my previous reviews of Vinegar Jones, I am sorry to say but this place is going downhill. It started off as amazing for me, then some room for improvements and now it is heading to the level of being poor fish and chips. We arrived on a day when there was no seating due to tour groups. No issue, they rely on that business to survive. But the quality of the fish and chips was really poor. I mentioned the Oil issue in a previous post which is still present. I tried Driftwood earlier in the year and now I think that was better than my most recent Vinegar Jones experience.

Absolutely shocking. £23 for this. Service was atrocious, staff don’t care. Got home had to throw it in the bin . Fish cake was shrivelled. Fish was anaemic .

Visited here again whilst visiting the area. Always lovely to feel normal whilst having coeliac disease. Gluten free fish and chips are on offer and do look good; can’t comment on the taste as I don’t like fish so just chips for me. They offered GF vinegar as well which was a nice gesture. The muggles amongst the group enjoyed their sausage and chips. Sat upstairs this time and the place is lovely and welcoming. Will be back again I’m sure.

We got chips cheese and gravy and 2 double cheese burgers. Firstly onto to chips cheese and gravy. Chips weren’t crispy enough, but cheese and gravy was Bob on. But then onto the double cheese burgers, burger patties were anaemic and way too pale. Taste was slightly below average. The buns were a great disappointment. No seeds and far too big. Salad was just as bad. Just lettuce! No tomato’s or even onion. Salad should be a selection of vegetables and not just one! The worker was a small lad and he could barely see over the till. He Couldn’t hear what I was saying. He was very polite tho I must say. Food came relatively quickly but was way way way to overpriced. Kingfisher In Keswick remains to be my favourite takeaway in Cumbria.

We had fish and chips x 2 to eat in . Chips were dry cold and inedible and one of the portions of fish was really small . Fish was greasy , not very flaky and batter soggy. Whole meal just terrible given premium price to sit in and eat in addition to meal. We did complain and when chatting to manager felt quite intimidated . He was very defensive stating chips were dry because only new potatoes were available and kept repeating there had been many positive reviews . Did not want to accept any criticism at all however did reluctantly offer full refund for meal when I stood my ground. Later whilst chatting to locals who had regularly been customers stated that shop had recently been bought by new owner and quality not good , mainly just aimed at tourists . My advice , best avoided if looking for decent local fish and chips . Generally overpriced and in the main poor quality with poor portions To the manager / owner . Don’t rest on previous good reviews, need to improve or people will simply not come . Premium prices need premium products and service .

We’d planned a fish and chip dinner and Vinegar Jones had some great reviews. The fish was cooked while we waited (which took no longer than 10 mins for our order of five fish) and the chips were also very fresh and great portion sizes (three large were more than enough for five people). The mushy peas and curry sauce were delicious. I’d definitely stop here again if in the local area.

Having lived in Troutbeck Bridge in the past this was our favourite Chip Shop. Turning the clock forward some 30+ years it was great to call in again. The current owners have maintained the quality approach & super organised during an extremely busy service. Excellent Fish that was coated in a lovely batter & chips to match. Superb!

Spot on - coeliac reviewer, gluten free was very well recognised and we had a good portion of GF fish and chips. Thank you!

Enjoyed the GF fish and chips! The gf fish and chips were delicious and we would recommend! However, the servers were very annoyed about us ordering gluten free because “it’s a pain” and “it’s awkward”. I can’t help being coeliac. Nonetheless, we really enjoyed them. We believe the staff need to be a little friendlier.

Probably the best fish and chips I’ve had for a while. Great portions, cooked to perfection for me. Will definitely be back when we are up that way again. Thanks

Can't comment on the food as, despite information on the internet which said it was open today from 12-8 and had been updated by the owner, it was closed! How disappointing. Been waiting for this since Sunday. No opening times on the door or window either.

I recently visited Vinegar Jones Chippy in Bowness on Windermere and had a great experience. We ordered the gluten-free fish, chips, and peas, and I must say, it was probably the best gluten-free fish and chips I have ever had. The staff was very friendly and the early evening visit added to the charm of the experience. I highly recommend this place for Fish and Chips especially if you follow a Gluten free diet

Been here before and wrote reviews before. Was better than last time but still average. Curry was good, gravy was bland. Chips average...prices high. You get what you pay for but here you pay for convenience...

Have been coming here for over 25 years and visit every time we come to the Lake District which is about 4 times a year. The food is very good and gluten free options are welcomed however the constant upselling of items is painful, do you want a better fork for an additional 20p per person, do you want a ketchup Sachet at 50p per Sachet, do you want carrier bags at 30p bag… is just painful, include all this in your pricing and let people enjoy the chip shop experience… as your good at that and it would also be nice if you had not shut the seating area upstairs at 2pm on Monday the 12th February as it was freezing cold outside and we had to take our food back to the car and we were not advised the seating was closed before we spent a healthy amount for takeaway food in your chip shop….

Really disappointing. Appreciate I was in quite late (19:45) but it wasn't as they were closing the door. The fish was not cooked to order - it was overcooked and chewy with soggy batter. The chips were also stale and chewy. At £26 for 2 x fish and chips with a pot of gravy, I expected better. Will stick with our usual The Little Chippy in Windermere next time, always fresh to order!

Perfect every time, very quick service, decent sized portions and great taste.Perfect every time, very quick service, decent sized portions and great taste.Perfect every time, very quick service, decent sized portions and great taste.Perfect every time, very quick service, decent sized portions and great taste.Perfect every time, very quick service, decent sized portions and great taste.Perfect every time, very quick service, decent sized portions and great taste.Perfect every time, very quick service, decent sized portions and great taste.Perfect every time, very quick service, decent sized portions and great taste.Perfect every time, very quick service, decent sized portions and great taste.Perfect every time, very quick service, decent sized portions and great taste.Perfect every time, very quick service, decent sized portions and great taste. Hey Tripadvisor have I used enough characters now?

Nice staff however the food is nothing but average. Chips were bland and was given gravy instead of curry but was to far to travel back to swap it. On the whole I can't recommend them.

Best Chippy in bowness by far. Fresh Hot Tasty Chips. Very clean eating area upstairs, friendly staff and quick service. Great value for money considering it’s in bowness. Will continue to visit whenever in the area.

Now this place was an excellent choice for Fish and Chips when visiting Bowness-on-Windermere but standards have slipped. On a recent visit, we noticed the Fish was really greasy. I appreciate that the cost of ingredients has skyrocketed but given you a “tourist” destination you can probably get away with price increases that regular establishments cannot. Please return the quality to its previous high standard. I have been previously on at least 4 different occasions and noted the high quality of the products.

Excellent fish and chips, good portion size and importantly for me gluten free. There is a wide range of gluten free food all cooked in a separate frier.

This is a great place, particularly given the seating upstairs. The meals we bought were all really good, particularly the fish and chips. All reasonably priced as well. Would highly recommend.

We were in a bit of a hurry and one of our party is disabled. The staff were great and pulled tables and chairs from the street so we could sit in the shop to eat our supper. Thanks for this and the fish and chips were good as well.

Seemed to have a good reputation but very disappointed with the size of the fish. It was so small and cost over £6. The chips were okay. No plates if you eat in just small plastic baskets to make the amount look bigger. I will not be returning and wouldn’t recommend.

It’s 5 years since we last visited Bowness and one lasting memory was the fish and chips here, but , sadly yet another eatery that has fallen by the wayside. Ordered two fish and chips and within in less than two minutes the food was delivered (find it hard to say served) as was just shoved on our table so swiftly we were taken by surprise! Fish looked pale and wasn’t, on the whole, that crispy and fish itself tasted rather dry, chips were just okay but I wouldn’t recommend them either. Sad days.

Came in here last night whilst visiting the Lakes with friends (well nutcases 😂) & the service with a smile, laughter & attentiveness was just fantastic! 😉 The food was beautifully cooked 😉 (I had curry & chips) scoffed the lot as it was so delicious 😋 We ate upstairs in the seating area & the lovely lady (sorry, I forgot her name) came up with our food & cutlery. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff here & whenever we are visiting again, it's definitely our go-to place to eat! Thanks, guys, for making the end of a brilliant day even better. 😘

Great fish, chips and proper mushy peas! Lovely crispy batter on fish, which is freshly cooked to order. Definitely recommend.

Best fish and chip shop ever. Very clean premises, staff friendly and helpful. We had battered sausage and chips, steak pudding chips and curry sauce, everything was perfect, good portion sizes, nice and hot Best chip shop meal ever, highly recommended. Wish we lived closer to enjoy it again.

Great chippy, staff who served us were very friendly, food is absolutely excellent and we didn’t wait too long even though the place was busy!

Probably the best chippy fish I’ve had! The batter was light crispy and delicious. The fish was chunky and delicious! 👌👌

Would recommend this great fish and chip place. It was very busy but the staff were so efficient and friendly we didnt have long to wait to be served. There is a take away option or a large seating area upstairs. We are not big eaters so the server suggested we each had a child's portion and this suited us. We got half a big fish and well enough chips for us. The fish was lovely and tasty and the seating area was spotlessly clean.

Picked up fish, chips and peas to takeaway. Absolutely delicious, peas came in a separate pot, which was a nice touch. Fish was lovely and white with a beautiful batter and chips were cooked to perfection. Not the cheapest chip shop we've visited but we certainly had a lovely tea. Definitely recommend.

Visited on a rainy day in August, thankfully there were tables available upstairs. Food was brilliant - nicest fish we’ve all had in a long time, good chips and peas too. Nice condiments provided too (Heinz ketchup, Mayo, tartare sauce). Food was served to us upstairs really quickly. A little bit pricey however appreciate costs have gone up everywhere, and would definitely rather pay a little bit extra for this good quality food. Think it was £45 for 3 x fish and chips, 1 x kids sausage & chips (with a free juice carton), 2 x peas and 2 drinks.

Fish is fresh and crispy chips are really good not greasy or overly salty vegetarian and is cooked in vegetable oil

Although the upstairs area was not available for us, we loved sitting outside behind the restaurant with our amazing fish and chips. The batter was perfect and the chips were perfectly formed and tasted delicious. Friendly staff service and clean loos upstairs. Very pleasant indeed.

Shocked at all the excellent reviews shocking food disgusting batter soggy and the fish? I bet it was 20% fish for £6.25!!!

We saw this place mentioned a few times so thought we’d give it a try Ordered Fish & Chips with a tube of curry sauce Fish was very tasty, batter crispy and again tasted lovely chips not greasy and tasted lovely Portion sizes just right...

The BEST chips we’ve had in the Lake District without a doubt and the Curry Sauce is the best curry sauce I’ve ever had from any chip shop anywhere !!! Made my day after a week of disappointing chips in other towns ! Great friendly...

Superb chips and lovely staff. Very friendly and not too expensive. Recommended for take away or sit-in.

We fancied a chippy supper and scored with Vinegar Jones. Super friendly staff and fantastic food. Dogs welcome downstairs or outside.

Stopped in Windermere on the way home from Scotland and saw this place had great reviews. Can see why! I only had chips with curry sauce but they were probably the best chips I have had from a chippy. The place was really clean and...

Had tea here tonight , was lovely food . Staff friendly and upstairs seating area was kept clean as well as the bathroom. Everything was reasonable in price , served hot

8 of us ate there . Worked out about extra £12 between us to eat in . Food was fine and handy location but paying for that. We paid between £8 -£15 for a snack cafe - about the same price as if we stayed...

It was a great experience and the service that was provided by the owner Paul was absolutely amazing. Very down to earth bloke who would listen to your requests attentively. I would highly recommend this place if you fancy a very good fish & chips...

It was a pleasant experience and the service from Paul the owner was second to none. He’s a smashing bloke and goes out of his way to accommodate your requests. I would highly recommend this place if you fancy good fish and chips in the...

On our previous couple of visits to Vinegar Jones we didn’t enjoy the quality of food but we had great faith in the business to get it right as we have been going to vinegar Jones for many years So therefore on this occasion we...

Spot on Fish and Chips. Paul the owner a great host and great continuity with a friendly service. Come here every year in June and the seating area upstairs is excellent.

Ate in upstairs dining area fish and chips were okay but not amazing and the plastic oval baskets they were served in made it hard to eat with the contents escaping.Serive was underwhelming

Great food and service, food was very fresh and clean restaurant. Only thing was it was expensive but was really good quality food overall.

Saw how highly recommended this place was, so had to give it a visit. Can confirm the reviews are true, if you fancy some fish and chips then this is definitely the place to go! The gluten free fish and chips were exceptional. I would...

Walked passed this a few times and never really noticed it! We had the most amazing fish and chips here. Both fishes were brilliant with light and crisp batter and the chips were cooked to perfection! They even offer gluten free options that taste just...

Had 2 dinners here during our visit and ate in both times in the upstairs dining room. Food was good quality reasonable price and served by friendly pleasant staff. Good place to eat

Excellent service and good fish and chips. Had a takeaway and the food was great, great offers for kids meals and teh service in the shop was excellent, would definitely revisit.

I called in for a snack to keep me going. I asked for a portion of chips and a can of pop. £5. I was shocked at the price. £3.50 for the chips that were greasy and soggy and generally not pleasant and £1.50 for...

We needed a quick bite to eat, there’s plenty of choice nearby to eat, but this place was the quietest & brightest, as opposed to most other restaurants being noisy & dark. We all had the fish & chips which were very tasty, hot &...

Called into vinegar Jones chippy today and ate upstairs in the restaurant. The service from the moment we walked in was polite , friendly and efficient and despite being in a tourist trap the price was very reasonable. The order arrived without having to wait...

We decided to try this place as it had been highly recommended by friends albeit two years ago. We decided to eat in and it was my partner and I as well as my elderly father. First of all the pros the fish, chips and...

Whenever me and my husband visit Bowness we always stop here. We have never had a bad experience and the chips are some of the best I have ever tasted!

Sadley onlyu had chips while walking round but im 63 and they must be the best chips i have had (also do GF) Wish we had been there longer to try the fish and chips but will go again for full chippie tea.

been a few times and sat in this time lovely fish chips and peas and not badly priced for tourist area my 7 year insists on going here every time we visit bowness

I understand employing staff these days is hard, but todays staff just didnt seem to know what they were doing, and the two guys frying just stand watching them. Just a simple order was asked for which seemed so complicated for her to enter in...

Reasonable prices. Staff looked like they didn't want to be at work and couldn't even crack a smile when taking our money. Overall the food was average, chips were nice but a soggy sausage. Coming from filey, this was very disappointing.

We went here twice whilst on holiday.for takeaways. We needed gluten free and ordering was really easy and the fish was lovely. They do gf vinegar as well. The staff were pleasant and understanding. Ore than happy to recommend and will be back next time...

Fish was absolutely beautiful, lovely white with a crispy batter , chips really good nicely cooked , mushy peas lovely, sorry there’s a but !!! I’d been recommended to try the curry sauce which I ordered , ordered as a take a way got back...

The chips were cooked beautiful. The fish was large and fresh with a light batter. We really enjoyed the experience and cannot wait to return. There was a queue outside of the door which is a definite indicator of the quality. Also they have great...

Raw diet pudding and under cooked chips absolutely disgusting. What a disappointment never again will I eat food from this establishment again !!!

Very popular fish and chip shop/restaurant in Bowness on Windermere, 2 minute walk from the lake. Nice friendly staff and hot tasty food.

Not great chips a bit too soft and greasy for our liking, fish was more batter than fish and quite greasy. Popular chippy so went there expecting a good standard of food but ultimately disappointed with the food quality and the service was definitely without...

Good chips but mediocre fish. Also just Can’t understand working in the tourist industry without a smile on your face 🤷‍♀️.

Called in with the family whilst passing through on holiday. Lovely meal served quickly and devoured overlooking the sunset at lake Windermere

Live in Bowness and this was the second time we have had fish that was pale soggy batter and the chips a solid mass not browned. Waste of money and disgusting

We were there on Sunday with a small group visiting Bowness for the day. We went to several different pubs trying to find somewhere which sold fish and chips as that was what we fancied. When we found places their prices were eye watering, almost...

Praise the Lord, it’s a miracle! I got a please and thank you this time, still no smiles though! but it’s a step in the right direction I suppose. I might get a warm welcome in another 10 years, one can only hope. I’ll return...

Had to queue up to order even when we wanted to eat inside but understood why. Food ordered and found a table upstairs then the food was brought to us in a basket type of serving. Food excellent and service prompt even though they were...

It is so good I am returning tonight, might try something else instead of plain fish & chips service is so friendly and quick and priced right

Fish & chips here are good. Not amazing but not inedible either. I don't think most will be too disappointed. The issue with this place was ludicrous management leading to appalling wait times and customer service for take away. One lady was serving on her...

The fish and chips were ok. Nothing out of the ordinary. Just ok for what they were. The shop was busy and we had to wait quite a while on the order being prepared.

Simply best chip shop chips - ever. Having thoroughly enjoyed a lunchtime chips snack, we had to return to try the fish & chip supper a few days later. We weren’t disappointed. They even had gluten-free batter for the fish. There was a 15% additional...

We visited here with our toddler while being tourists in Windermere. The service was exceptional from when they served us. The female staff member was kind, polite and professional. Another lovely staff member even helped us carry our toddler - while in her pushchair -...

We stay in the Lake District near Windermere once a year and for the last couple of years on a Monday afternoon ensure we have our fish and chips at Vinegar Jones. The consistency is amazing and this is our first visit after 12 months...

no words can describe this it is so perfect i dont know whether i have tasted so good in my entire life thats why i rate it 5*

Pre-ordered food for our Scout Group who were visiting the area over the bank holiday. Fantastic food, all piping hot and excellent quality.

pleasant staff Lovely food Reasonably priced Would definitely go back Only downside - Didnt realise hot drinks were from a vending machine upstairs which we never had change for

We just had a really nice take away from here, batter was lovely and the chips were great too, not greasy at all and really tasty. Best thing was that there was enough salt and vinegar on them to coat every last chip :). It...

Leckere Fish ans Chips. Schöne große Portion zu moderaten Preis. Schneller Service würde ich wieder hingehen. Man kann auch auf...

Visited on a rainy Monday in March. I ordered the gluten free fish and chips and my partner had the regular fish and chips. Food and service both excellent. We ate in the restaurant's seating area upstairs.

Fish & chips were so tasty!! Gluten free being the massive bonus. Really enjoyed the meal. The quality of Vinegar & Jones’ Fish & chips is not something to miss out on

Freshly cooked after we ordered!! Fantastic meal in the lakes! Will be back again soon! Exceptionally clean premises.. thanks for a great fish and chips

Your average fish and chips, cooked to order, hot and edible when you are hangry! Was surprised that the girl taking the order didn’t know what Roe was (which they never had), and when I asked what type of potatoes the chips were , was...

Ok, so a cold, wet, evening in February isn't everyone's idea of fun but when I order fish and chips I expect a smile and some pleasantries. Pricey, but that's what you get in tourist hotspots. Plenty of other chippies in the area that are...

It's a rare find to get decent gluten free options in a chippy but this was that find. Incredible quality with the freshest ingredients and the most knowledgeable staff regarding dietary requirements. Everywhere was so clean and staff were friendly and professional. Can't wait to...

Called here the first night we arrived. Food was excellent and cooked fresh. Staff although efficient could possibly engage and interact with staff or just smile. Slightly expensive but happy to pay based on the quality of the food.

Simply the best chippy dinner I’ve ever had . Staff were pleasant and helpful. The food was freshly cooked with chips that were not soggy at all . Excellent would highly recommend

A smile wouldn't go a miss, I have worked long hours in hot temperatures with lack of staff in a fast paced and busy work environment, but that doesn't mean I lose my manners towards customers. Never entered a shop so soul sucking I couldn't...

Absolutely amazing chips, fish was ok but the chips were tasty and hit the spot late in the evening.

We visited here on a Thursday lunch 3 staff behind counter , not so warm and friendly as we entered, we've only ever used take out here...but when we asked were there tables upstairs . We were looked at oddly we then had to ask...