Whelan's Fish & Chips. in Fylde

Unwelcoming and rude staff, chips were uncooked and sloppy, fish was fresh but again not cooked great. Really disappointed considering the price it was. Portions are on the small side and just not a great experience.

Lytham classic, my family and I took ages to decide what we wanted and they still gave us service with a smile. Have been coming here for many years and it never disappoints. Great that you can eat your takeaway upstairs for no charge.

Don't believe everything you read. We've just had the best cod and chips we've had for a long time. The staff are friendly and the restaurant is comfortable and warm. Highly recommended.

The fish and chips were freshly fried, crispy and juicy. The fries were also delicious.

Lovely fish and chips and mushy peas, it's got takeaway, downstairs restaurant, and dog friendly upstairs which we took advantage of with two dog's. It's very busy which I think it deserves to be, it's my place to eat from now on when we next visit Lytham. Highly recommended with a dog or not.

Fish soggy chips soggy peas cold absolute rip off never again

Went on a groupon, so not expecting too much. The restaurant was dimly lit. It's not very welcoming. Our server was friendly and efficient. Regular fish and chips anywhere else would have been served as a small portion! My chips consisted of more bits than chips. The fish was exceptionally greasy. It left a pool of fat on my plate. The measly slice of bread was the cheapest available, must be sliced specially for them as it was so thin. There are other chip shops in lytham more worthy of my custom. Even on the groupon, it was overpriced.

Excellent food and service with a smile.

Very expensive for the portion sizes. Ordered two kids and 3 adults meals.. they all came the same sized and hardly wrapped up properly.

Went last month. £4.60 chips and gravy. Went today £5.20 wow can anyone justify that amount of an increase. I would expect it if it was fish. But not just chips and gravy. Rip off won’t be going again

Fabulous staff, tasty fish and chips. The gravy was particularly nice.

Fish swimming in oil. Batter oily and no crispness. Mentioned to staff but basically told that happens as part of coach party. Take what you get. Inedible. Avoid.

Staff are a bit ignorant but the food is good. My dad has been visiting for years but is just used to their attitude

We stopped off for 'Fish and chips' on the way home to Derbyshire from the lake district. We wanted an authentic 'sit in' chippy and Whelan's was perfect! Thank you xx

A first visit using a Groupon Voucher on a Tuesday (late afternoon/early evening) for Haddock, Chips and a choice of one side from: mushy peas, gravy or curry sauce, including bread and butter as well as a hot or cold soft drink. It was quiet when we entered and we were the only ones seated, then another couple arrived and by the time we were finished eating, another 5 people were sitting at tables. From my seat, I could also see the takeaway chip shop counter and there was a steady flow of customers. Vitaly and his wife came to take our orders with a swift, polite and friendly service. The food arrived quickly, freshly cooked and the battered haddock was delicious. Too many chips for me to eat! On the way out, we passed our thanks to them all and spotted the guy behind the range in charge of the fryer. Another smiley, friendly face. Definitely recommended on a cold, dark and slightly drizzly January evening. Give it a try.

One of the worst chippies I’ve ever been to. Fish and chips were pretty awful. Tiny portion for £14. Struggled to eat it as it was that bad.

Super quality and superb service

Over priced. Staff rude and unwelcoming nowhere near as good as our last visit

Great place for lunch, we had fish and chips, lovely.

fish chips and gravy was excellent. fish was perfect with soft tasty batter.. defo goin back.. best chippy on the fylde coast..

What has happened. We haven’t had fish and chips for a while and could usually rely on whelan’s the service was abrupt and food not great at all. Undercooked fish.

The cod was cooked to perfection but the chips were over cooked and the mushy peas were too watery. Such a shame that the food quality has gone down from previous visits. Overall, we found the food to be over priced for the quality that we received.

Visited here last Saturday and didn't disapoint, not been in for years and now has new owners who are very friendly, got shown to a table but it was near the door so quite drafty, asked could we move and that wasn't a problem, food came and it was excellent, 10/10 and great value, well be back very soon, can't fault the place whatsoever.

Wonderful staff, and brilliant fish & chips. It was our first visit, and we'll be back!

Great fish & chip shop, food fab, good sized portions. Would recommend

Unbelievable chips, that good we are going back just to sit outside and eat fish n chips

The fish and chips were swimming in oil and grease

Perfect fish, batter excellent . We sat outside. Service was perfect.

Best freshly cooked fish and chips we had in years.

Visited on Saturday evening. We had our dog so knew we couldn’t eat in the restaurant but we rang up and the staff said that we could take our take away upstairs and eat in the function room rather than our car. This was ideal for us. The fish and chips were lovely (as always) and the tartare sauce is a big hit with my wife

Traditional chippy with a great fish and chips. We arrived as it was closing but the owner still invited us in and served our dinner.

Went for fish and chips, abysmal portion of chips for £10 !! Won’t go again

Whenever we are in Lytham we have to go in Whelans, one of the best around, great value, large portions and great service.

We had the standard fish and chips. Lovely thick white fish in crispy batter. Lovely chips. Would go again.

best chippy chips ive had.......just pefrect

Fish was good. Chips only luke warm. Didn't enjoy the homemade Tartar sauce and the bread and butter was cheap and nasty. Downstairs Dining room was dark and dingy and not very inviting. Staff didn't even ask if everything was OK. Not as good as good as it used to be and don't think we will visit again.

Excellent service for 60 of us. All served together. Hot and delicious food. Brilliant,!

Fish and chips were extraordinary. It's a great place to eat in.

Sunday evening. 2 chips, chips and large cod, chips and sausage. All freshly cooked except for sausage. Chips looked a bit pale but were tasty. Fish was wonderful, chunky, moist flakes and lovely dark gold batter. All of us remarked it was the best chippy tea for a while.

A fabulous experience at Whelan's. A group of 50 of us, having pre-booked and pre-ordered attended and the service, food and atmosphere was just first class, A*. Would highly recommend!

Great value for money ! Beautiful haddock & chips - crispy yet moist batter but not greasy (if u know what I mean). Massive fish & really tasty !!! Highly recommended !!!

I have been here many times before best fish and chips. But now I think it's changed hands worst fish and chips ever. Nearly £30 pounds for 2 fish chips and peas. Worst money I have spent on food

Just been here for fish and chips what a load of crap don't go here you won't enjoy it go the one in town centre seniors much better

We have used this fish and chips regularly for years. Went today and was disappointed. Staff were somewhat rude and did only what was required, for example they didn’t come to see if we were ok or ask if we had a good meal when we paid, they were too busy talking to each other. Chips were poor, tasted “odd” almost wax like. The “butter” on the bread was horrible, tasted like margarine. Won’t be going back and will be happy to explore other chippies in the town. A poor poor chippie.

This place was popular so decided to try. Wish we hadn't as it was probably the worst chippy we have ever been in. Ordered fish and peas and fish and chips as take out but you can sit upstairs with it. The fish was okay but the batter was soggy, uncooked underneath and completely INEDIBLE! 😝 The peas were undercooked and hard, chips okay thankfully. A customer returned his chips as they were cold! Service is not very friendly so I highly recommend you go elsewhere .

Superb large crispy battered haddock with chips, peas and curry sauce. Perfect sat outside munching them on a summer's evening motorcycle excursion.

Excellent ❤️ best fish and chips ever tasted. Loved it.

Usually the fish is delicious but not yesterday.My fish was dry and not the freshest...mushy peas were hard too.

Great food, highly recommended, first class service

Poor quality fish Quite thin fish definitely not chunky haddock or cod

I recently visited Whelan’s Fish and Chip Restaurant in Lytham Saint Annes and had a thoroughly enjoyable experience. I ordered the fish and chips, opting for the haddock, and was impressed with the quality and taste. The batter on the haddock was wonderfully crisp, providing a perfect contrast to the tender and flavorful fish inside. The chips were cooked to perfection—golden, slightly crunchy on the outside, and fluffy on the inside. The staff at Whelan’s were exceptionally friendly and attentive, adding to the pleasant dining atmosphere. Their warm hospitality made the experience even more enjoyable. In terms of value, Whelan’s offers a great deal for the quality of food and service provided. It’s clear that they take pride in delivering an excellent fish and chip experience. Overall, Whelan’s Fish and Chip Restaurant is a must-visit for anyone in Lytham Saint Annes. Delicious food, great service, and good value for money make it a standout choice for a classic British meal.

Had lunch here for the second time while on a shopping trip in Lytham, but it was nowhere near as enjoyable an experience as my previous visit a few years ago. The outside tables were occupied when I arrived, so I ate inside. The restaurant has a pleasant blue and grey colour scheme and looked clean, but it was dimly lit. I was shown to a table straight away, but was not given enough time to look at the menu before the waitress was asking for my order. Although service was quick, the staff were not particularly welcoming or friendly. I chose the large breaded scampi with chips and mushy peas, and a pot of tea. The tea was strong and hot, and it stayed hot throughout the meal. The scampi was very good, well cooked and piping hot, as were the mushy peas, but the meal was let down by the chips, which were soggy and lukewarm, and the brown bread which was dry and stale. Not a cheap lunch either, at £14.30. Would not come again.

Chips hard , fish very greasy , bread stale . Paid a visit to the toilet and couldn’t use the ladies as it was full of bluebottles !! Would never go again

Called today on our way home from Blackpool. Lots of staff but not really serving. Waited a while to get served, found staff to be quite rude and abrupt. Haddock, chips and peas twice cost just over £20. Batter soggy and fish was bland and quite grey, peas rock hard, chips ok but not many. Wouldn't go again

Best fish and chips I've had in a long time.

The best fish and chips in Lytham. With great prices too. If you're local or visiting, Whelan's is a fantastic local chippy and serves only fresh fish and produce, including homemade pies! Fantastic food with really friendly staff.

Brilliant TRULY TRADITIONAL FOOD.... ALL GREAT QUALITY

Greasy fish,chips good pesa sour,bread stale,asked for some more fresh bread but was brought same stale thin white bread with cheap margarine on .this place used to be really good whats happened

Disappointed. Overpriced. Quality of food poor . Chips like scraps . Fish small very greasy .peas tasteless. First time here and won't be going back !

Not the best to be honest , mushy peas tasted processed, chips small miss shaped and tastless, fish on the small size for the price, overall had better quality for the price .

Compared to the price the portion of haddock & chips was so small & the chips were horrible. The seagulls were very grateful though.

Loved it here. We just had a chip bap, but it was very good and not greasey at all.

Going Down hill. Use to be excellent!

Cracking food. The fish is divine, and that is something coming from someone who I grew up in Cornwall . If you are in Lytham, you must visit Whelans, you won't be disappointed. Oh, I forgot to add that the tartare sauce is homemade and gorgeous!

My wife and I had fish and chips to take out. We sat across the road on a bench ready to enjoy. The chips were average but the fish was uncooked and the batter slimy inside and in edible. I ate the fish but took all the batter back to show the owner and complain nicely. He said sorry it’s because we are so busy today because of the festival. I asked if he would give me some compensation, maybe a pie instead. He said because I had eaten the fish he couldn’t do that , but offered me a sausage. I said I try not to eat crap like that and walked out absolutely disgusted. I certainly wouldn’t return to get bad customer service and expensive food that was inedible. Highly not recommended.

Nice chips. Nice people friendly. Clean. But one portion chips £3.10p daylight robbery.

Visited last Saturday very dark entering the dining room we had senior special very pricey fish very good, chips very poor and stale bread, I tea bag in tea pot just like coloured water, deteriorated since last Visit!

Really enjoyed our lunch. Pleasant atmosphere

Would be ok if they cooked the chips properly, they were pale and hard in the middle.

Excellent chips and ample seating area and dog friendly

This chippy was highly rated in the past so tried it for my lunch today. Absolutely awful!! Firstly, chap serving on the counter was plainly irritated that I didn’t order the second I stepped through the door. As they didn’t have what I wanted I settled for meat and potato pie and chips. He took my money then put my pie in the tray, not with a scoop, but with his bare hands with which he had just been handling my cash. Anyone who has worked in catering (as I did for decades) knows that is an absolute no no. I should have refused it there and then but I guess his unpleasant attitude put me off. I went up on the promenade to eat my lunch and try and forget what had just happened. The chips were hot as fresh out of the frier, possibly refried as some had no centre. The pastry on the pie was unpleasant to say the least; left a good amount of it. The pie filling was tasteless! Dreadful meal! Will never go there again. If I lived nearer to Lytham I’d go back and complain about the service and the food. Hope this warns others to find a different place to eat and not waste their money; or risk food poisoning.

Always call when in lytham wouldn't go anywhere else great fish and chips.

Our "Local Chippy" Fabulous Fish n Chips! Cooked to perfection every time. Highly Reccomended

Delicious fish & chips.Pensioners special was a good portion size and great value as bread & butter and pot of tea was included

This used to be a must visit chippy if in the area. Not anymore, poor quality gone downhill. Won't be going again

This is not the place it was , gone very downhill , had been my fav chip shop for years , no more

It's the best fish and chips in Lythem St Anne! The fish is fresh and super tasty! 100% recommended!

Great fish and chips recommended

i have never had a bad meal here until today it was the worst fish and chips i have had the misfortune to buy the cafe is like the black hole of caltuter the lighting is abismal

Downright unpleasant service excellent fish and chips

We had a small haddock and chips with curry sauce, delicious!

Had fish and chip lunch. Nice fish but a bit small for a standard fish. Batter not crispy.

We don't live in Lytham St Annes but have been going to Whelans for a few years for a run out to get our fish and chips. Last night was the second disappointment in a row for us with much higher prices but reduced portion sizes and a thin little fish with soggy batter, all my husband enjoyed was the baked beans. Has it changed hands? because the quality is nowhere near the same as it was, so we'll be looking for somewhere else for our run out treat from now on. We don't live in Lytham St Annes but have been going to Whelans for a few years for a run out to get our fish and chips. Last night was the second disappointment in a row for us with much higher prices but reduced portion sizes and a thin little fish with soggy batter, all my husband enjoyed was the baked beans. Has it changed hands? because the quality is nowhere near the same as it was, so we'll be looking for somewhere else for our run out treat from now on.

We live an hour away and have been coming to Wheelans regularly for a couple of years to get a take away and go to the sea front to eat them as a simple little treat to ourselves. We've always enjoyed our food from there as it has, in the past, been high quality, absolutely delicious and worth every penny, but the last 2 times we've been, (last night being one of them), we were very disappointed by the poor quality of the food. The prices have shot up ridiculously but the portion sizes are so much smaller than they used to be, and served in cheap little trays rather than the larger, more rigid trays they had before. We ordered regular size fish and chips and gravy, but on unwrapping the noticeably smaller bundles even at that stage, it looked like we'd ordered the small size portions instead. The chips and the batter were soggy, the fish was small in size, thin and rubbery and we were both left still feeling hungry. The meal was definitely not worth the dear price we paid for inferior quality food and much smaller portions after we'd ordered standard size ones, and sadly, our enjoyable past times of going to Whelans for good food has definitely come to an end.

Went there for fish and chips on good Friday haha dg with us couldn't go in the dining room but they said we could go upstairs and use the room there very helpful good food

This chip shop is trading on it's previous good reputation. Sadly prices have gone up and quality has gone down. I paid £9.70 for regular haddock and chips and I have to say it wasn't that good! Chips had lots of black ones and some refries. Fish was greasy and batter soggy, as if it hadn't been fried enough. It seems that takeaway fish & chips is no longer an affordable snack. I know this is Lytham, and they think they can get away with charging top dollar, but I can get similar (if not better) in Blackpool for £5.95. Not like the Whelan's it used to be!

Bought a meat & potato and cheese & onion pie with a regular portion of chips £9.45. What a complete waste of money. The pies were microwaved to an inch of there lives and were soggy and tasteless. The meat in the pie must of been put in with a shot gun at 100 yards, the chips were also soggy and Luke warm. Will not be coming back here. It doesn't matter how much you spend if the quality's not there, and it's not by any means. DISGUSTING!!!!!!

The best fish and chip shop in Lytham. Lovely to sit in a restaurant. The staff are lovely and the food is extremely quick. Couldn’t recommend more and fantastic fish.

been here before last really enjoyed. ordered food 2 fish and 1 large chips, £17.00,vitally served me, asked the other guy to wrap my food, he was not interested, kept yawning I asked him if he was tired walked off, vitally was very nice finished my order, disappointed some hard chips, fish was cooked fresh but very greasy,May call back again give it another chance

Lovely well cooked fish and chips. Brilliant service. Clean, including toilets. Would go again & recommend.

Ordered small fish chips and mushy peas. Got bread and tea included. Service was prompt, food was nice. Fish was haddock....nicely done, chips were home made and done to perfection. Less busy than Seniors and a good alternative if you fancy fish and chips in Lytham

Good fish and chips for lunch. Would go again

Excellent. Fish bites and chips, huge portions. Great food. Let you sit upstairs with your food.

Instead of battered fish, we had fish poached in butter and it tasted just great

Me and my husband visited today,the food was delicious.The staff are very friendly too.

Very good value fish and chips.

Bought fish and chips from here it was lovely would recommend to anybody.

This place really needs to up its game. Funds are obviously tight because I paid £30 for Pie and chips, and two portions of fish and chips that were so small my anorexic hamster would demolish them . Staff weren’t really friendly which is okay if the food makes up for it, but that was also disappointing as the pie was soggy and raw, the fish was small and the chips were covered in grease and portion size was horrendous. I think for an establishment that’s only job is to provide fish and chips, it’s robbery to take money from people and serve them a low quality, poorly sized product. Won’t be going back

Overall great Value for £££££ as wel Keep it up....

Consistently good food here. Fish bites are a dream. We often come here as a family and the addition of the dog friendly seating upstairs is great. Great place, great food, staff are helpful, its always busy which should tell you what you need to know.