We Love Vacara's Fish & Chip Shop! in Newport

Had a meal with family here and it was delicious but unfortunately the bill came to £33 for two plates of chips, a sausage in batter, cod and two drinks. Very overpriced imo because yes each chicken nugget also costs 90 pence. For a frame of reference, you can get a pack of 38 in asda for £3. That means that would cost £34.20 in Vacara's!

On 15th August we were charged £33 for large fish, smallish chips, large sausage in batter, large chips, one slice of bread and 2 cans of coke. £33. I don't know if they made a mistake or that's normal now? They also charge 90p for ONE chicken nugget. Lovely service, but no wonder it was nearly empty at those prices!

I ordered a small bag of chips and there was hardly anything in there. It cost me £3 and I am only on a limited budget. I will never go there again upon visiting Newport.

I ordered fish and chips and they gave me one battered sausage. the sauage was nice but i didnt order it and was to scared to tell them

Visited Vacaras today and many times over the years, very disappointed today, ordered Sausage and Chips. We were the only two in there after one fellow went. The chips were barely warm, I had the bits from the bottom of the pile, and quite a few chips with black in them. This was unacceptable so I complained and all were very apologetic, They gave me some fresh ones! yes they said it, but it has changed my opinion of Vacaras. We have always enjoyed our meal here but today has put us right off, and it is quite expensive. Soooo we won't be back.......

In these times of Burger bars and Pizza huts it is refreshing to visit a fish and chip shop that really cares about their product. We have been having lunch at Vacaras for many years. Always delicious , have never had a less than a five star experience here. The cost is very reasonable too. Staff are always friendly. We are long time fans.

Went for a tray of chips £4 quid. Never, ever again. Chips mushy, greasy and not one full chip. More like a bag of scrumps. How they are still in business I will never know 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤮

Visited for lunch with my 3 year old granddaughter today, very impressed with my fish and chips, and my granddaughters chicken nuggets, my fish and chips were cooked lovey and plenty of them which came with beans, bread and butter and a cup of tea. Lovely lady served us and gave my grand daughter colourful children’s cutlery to use which she liked. Very enjoyable lunch and reasonably priced, will visit again

Have been regulars at vacaras eating in and take out for years but slowly things have gone down hill . The display cabinet where the fish, sausage etc is not very inviting as everything dry and overcooked as if it had been in there for awhile and not just this week ,we usually have fish but a no no this week as they were all burnt so opted for gravy and chips and sausage in batter . Only managed 1/2 between us as the chips tasted like they had been there since yesterday, 1 bite of sausage in batter overcooked went in bin . This was a go to place for years whats happened ?

Best curry sauce I've ever had! Cracking food and lovely staff. Tempted to visit Newport for here alone

Amazing food and amazing staff. The service was great and so quick. The food tastes absolutely incredible. A new fave.

Superb fish & chips. And an Irish ( their description) curry sauce to die for. The Ritz it isn’t. But I was in Newport for football, I’m not after anything posh !!

They was the worste chips I've ever eaten. Have some pride. Your not cooking alof of stuff how hard is it to cook chips. I went home and had something else instead what a waste or money.

I’ve been going here for years and in my estimation it serves the best fish and chips and recommend it to anyone. Yesterday had the meal deal and very disappointed. Cod and chips barely warm likewise the accompanying curry sauce, plates cold which didn’t help. Whilst the batter was good the fish was dry and not the normal brilliant white. I would go again as I know my experience isn’t typical.

The best chips and gravy ever! I come every time I’m home from Australia and there is nothing better!

Well over priced!!! Really friendly service but... £6 for two pots of (tepid) curry sauce and two (dried up) small sausages.

Went here today for lunch with my granddaughter I had the shock of my life 2 jumbo Sausage and chips 1 in batter 2 cold drinks a shocking £17.50 never again will I go there.

Shell shocked at the prices. Wish I read the board before ordering. £5 for a bag of chips that were not that nice. Shocking

We have always had a great meal from Vacaras. Have been going there for a number of years and never been disappointed. The chips are so good and the fish is the best. .It really is Finger licking' Good. (as they say.) During covid they put lots of measures in place to keep customers safe. I really appreciated that. They are still very covid aware. I wouldn't go anywhere else. Why go for less than delicious? Thanks Vacaras . Mary.

.went into restaurant . what a joke A BACK STREET CAFE TYPE , we were asked for personal id , phone nos which we did not want to give so we were throne out of this down market greasy spoon CAFE

Went and got my mum fish & chips on Monday 15th March. The chips were ok but the FISH wasn’t cooked in the middle, took it back in and was told it was but couldn’t even cut or break it. Was told I could have...

Awful chips bought from there today, undercooked. The fish that was already cooked under glass looked awful as well, so glad I didn't buy any. I won't be visiting again.

The wife brought me home a bag of chips from there if that is what they call chips these days to me they looked like green stale greasy potato peelings could not eat them never again shame used to a decent chippy at one time

Popped in for a takeaway fish and chips, ate them on the way home, threw half in the bin, Greasy pool of chips stale fish with tough batter, all for £7.60 never again.

Visited today for fish and chips , sat in , place looked a bit grotty to say the least , but ordered anyway , so disappointed the obviously frozen cod tasted awful and full of bones , the chips were disgusting , asked for sauce...

Dined in Vacara's a couple weeks ago. Wonderful fish. Choice of loin or tail. Massive portions. £11 fish, chips, peas, b and b and tea. Deal not to be missed! Table service. Well worth a visit!!

visited newport for a football match. always go to vacaras chippy. great fish fryer . cooked an amazing thick end of cod, chips well sealed and fluffy inside, shame about the peas but we had an extra cup of tea instead. pity about the soccer...

Been eating here for many years now, never had a bad experience here. Chips are always piping hot, tasty and some of the best I've eaten. Usually have some cod, but have tried sausage in batter and pie too, always good quality. Have used this...

Stopped off here whilst in Newport for a meeting, .. Does what it says on the tin ! Pretty good traditional Chippy. Had a pie and chips, was pretty good, the old Italian chip shops are a rarity these days so get in here whilst...

Food here is always good. I do agree with the comments about some of the staff, not very cheerful but they are fast. The dining area is awful, though. It's very dated, reminds me of a 1970's chippy. It's also very cramped, clearly to maximise...

I had no idea that this wonderful old fish and chip restaurant still existed, my wife introduced me to the delights of this place more than 50 years ago, it has not lost any of its charm. We met a 4th generation member of the...

Well my wife and I have been going to Vacaras for 23 years my wife has been going there even longer. We have read bad reviews on trip advisor and we can firmly say this chippy is still 5*. Alan and the team today we...

This isn't my favourite chippy in Newport, the chips are ok but not the best in the City. However, the serving staff are fast and approachable and pleasant and this Chippy is in a very convenient area, right next to Friar's Walk. The prices are...

Visited Vacaras this afternoon, just before 2pm. It was not busy and there was no queue. So I decided to buy a bag of chips each for my sister and I. As I walked in, I headed to the counter. A male member of staff...

Went in got chips and curry on Saturday afternoon, worst food I have even had from a chip shop. And now been ill for 2 days. Never go there again.

We went in for lunch last week and went back today aswell as we had a lovely hake and chips on both occasions. Yes i can understand that the food especially the fish had changed a bit since years ago but we were amazed to taste some really lovely hake .i asked tge waitress had they changed the way they could and they said they had changed the batter and it was fab.whatever they are using keep using it or the oil if they have changed that aswell . we will definately go back as it was as the fish and chips were years ago . oh dianne the waitress is a friendly and polite person who really trys had to please .will be back

En años pasados la comida era buena y de vacara el lugar estaba limpio, el personal amable y bien educado. Allí ayer por la tarde llamé y pedí patatas fritas con curry, absolutamente repugnante, (yo estaba loco conmigo mismo, para comprarlos) las patatas fritas eran pasada y sólo calentar el curry en la cima era sobras congeladas. No tuve ninguna opción pero a bin la comida que cuesta £2. 70. La chica detrás del mostrador era y grosero y sucio. Mi culpa propia debería haber caminado por la puerta y haber ido a otro sitio! Has sido advertido! ! ! !

Debido a la lluvia me pasó por comprar comida para llevar a casa conmigo. Gran error. La mujer me sirve una actitud apesta, ni siquiera un gracias una sonrisa. Me cobraron 6 libras: 50 por un jumbo de salchichas, patatas fritas y salsa maltratada! ! ! Están riendo? ¿Cómo se puede justificar que cualquier chips? Si no estaba lloviendo tengo andando calle abajo a mi habitual "fish and chips" en la estación de autobuses y pagamos £3:50 por la misma comida. Atónita es insuficiente. La comida estaba bien pero vamos a comer, sí son un local propiedad de "fish and chips" con una larga reputación de pie, pero ahora me doy cuenta de por qué yo era la única allí. El servicio y los precios están lejos de ser satisfactorios.

Recuerdo ir con mi gran cuando era más joven y luego con mi madre y luego con mis niños años la línea, tengo que decir que a lo largo de los años la calidad de la comida ha ido cuesta abajo rápidamente. Es una pena,...

En este preparado llamamos, ya que tienen un restaurante. No es el mejor lugar y las personas, pero la comida es buena, el personal amable y una relación calidad-precio ¿qué más puedes pedir?

Used to love vacaras. But it's gone downhill for a while. Old re-fried tasteless chips, greasy batter. I walked in to get some food and was greeted by the most greasy haired woman ever, took a look around and saw not one had any hair covering on. It turned my stomach.I remembered that a new chippy had opened near the market and decided to walk and check it out. Eshaals. Superbly clean place and friendly staff. Very tasty food.So sorry vacaras but you've lost myself ( and many more ) as a customer.

Incluso si no soy un hotelucho ventilador de pescado y patatas fritas, puedo decir si es adecuado preparado y si falta el sabor. Por desgracia, los precios son bastante altos en Vacara por qué comida que ofrecen y por el hecho de que el lugar...

Have eaten here when ever i visit Newport. Service is always quick and friendly. Have to say that chips are still lovely but have to agree with other reviews the fish now seems smaller and quite greasy compared to how it used to be. Still would go back though as there is not a lot of competition in the local vicinity really

There was a time where vacara,s was the only place to go for fish and chips nothing matched their quality then something changed they started doing pies and pasties and curry sauces as a consequence people have more choice but the quality of the fish that they once used has obviously been replaced a much cheaper version the batter that surrounded it. Was inhanced by the quality of the fish and gave it that special vacara tast.Now that it is the same standard has any chip shop.It's a shame they sacrificed there good name for quantity not quality I believe they are truly living off there reputation of the past. Now they have lowered there standard to the same as everybody else I recommend you try other establishments where they have the same quality but larger portion of fish that are cheaper and more chips for your money than vacara,s

I had such lovely memories of going here with my mam has a child, I'm in my late fifties now, and I can describe my meal in one word, VILE, by the taste of the food I think the last time they changed there oil was when I went in there with my mam back when I was seven, I don't come on Tripadvisor to knock place's, in fact I prefer to be positive, but the cutlery was dirty I had two sets of cutlery and both had food on it that I couldn't remove with my finger nail, the waitress's fingers was brown with nicotine, I just can't see why the die hards go their, all I can say, do yourself a favour take a drive to "Pages" in Cwmbran, you'll see why that's an award wining fish and chip shop, sorry Vacaras you'll never see me again.

Always been able to rely on good old fashioned fish and chips in Vacaras but after today's visit I won't be going in there again. Cutlery was dirty. Waitresses fingers were dirtier! Only difference between the fish,chips and peas was the texture.....it all tasted the same....bland!The batter on the cod (?) was whiter than the fish!It was flabby and insipid.Unfortunately this fish shop is living on its reputation from the distant past.

I don't go in to town much so I decided Vacaras fish and chips for T, how disappointing £6.80, £3.80 was fish pieces !, it was greasy and full of bones !, if you must charge the earth be the best you were once think about it.

Chances are that if you've walked through Newport City Centre, you will have come across the amazing smell of fish and chips. This alluring scent most likely came from Vacara's Fish and Chips, a local fish and chip shop located right outside Kingsway Shopping Centre. It has always held a reputation to my family as being the best fish and chip shop around. So, I recently went to Vacara's to see if the food still held up.When you go in, you're greeted with two options. Either you can order some fish and chips to go, or you can go to the backroom and order a meal. For this instance, I went to the back. Its still mostly the same food though. When we got in, I noticed that the decor is very old and outdated, with chairs that were too small to get in comfortably. However, it wasn't too bad. If anything, it was quite reminiscent of the earlier days. Onto the food. The menu was affordable and varied, with plenty of classic fish and chip shop choices. I ordered the pasty and chips, while my two other guests ordered the fish and chips. The drinks weren't so varied, however this is a fish and chip shop. Cans of soda is to be expected. Our food was served in a good amount of time. It was short enough for conversation, but not too short to make us worry about how the food was prepared. A good decent wait with the knowledge that our food had been well cooked. I personally did not like the pasty. I feel this was more of a personal preference however. Although, the chips were delicious, and surely something worth praising. I also managed to try some fish, which was equally as good. Food was mostly good and drinks were fine. Overall, I think that Vacara's lives up to its name as a great place to get fish and chips. The backroom could perhaps use renovations, but the food was mostly enjoyable and tasted just as good as I remembered it to be. I'd highly recommend it.

When i call into newport i love sitting outside with my fish and chips watch out for the pidgeons though if its too cold you can always sit in the restaurant the service is good and the staff friendly reasonably priced good value for money

Probably one of the oldest Fish and Chip shops in Newport. The mouthwatering smell as you walk past is very tempting. The food is excellant and the restaurant and the benches outside are always crowded with customers devouring their wares.

Shouldn't give this place a miss world famous fish and chips very tasty... Coming from the town I've met people who will travel over 600 miles for these chips...

For a fish and chip shop with seating area you`d think the fish would be lovely and crispy but no the cod batter was soggy and tasteless like it had been stacked when cooked and left to steam.... awful although the chips were ok i would not recommend or return... Years ago this was the only place that did lovely crispy tasty batter in the middle of Newport so whats gone wrong???? for nearly £8 eat in thats all you get ... no peas or lemon wedge ,, rip off.. quite a grubby messy looking cafe area too,, not impressed..