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0.4 miles from Brunel's SS Great Britain
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Catch22 is a Fish and Chip restaurant with quirky decor and an inviting atmosphere. Situated in the heart of Bristol opposite the lively and vibrant College Green, Catch22 have perfected the art of delivering the highest quality and fabulously tasty Fish & Chips not to mention a selection of hot dogs, burgers, pies and plenty of vegetarian options. Whether you are looking for a traditional takeaway made with the finest sustainable fish or want to sit in for a warm meal Catch 22's welcoming atmosphere is where you should point your compass!
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
CUISINES
Seafood, Fast food, British
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Table Service
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Reviewed 16 September 2023

5 years ago when I first arrived at Bristol I had my first meal here. It was just different compared to other fish & chips. Boss is definitely a great lad and I hope this restaurant would come back in the future.

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 13 April 2023 via mobile

We really enjoyed our vegan fish and chips. We were very impressed with the portion size - which included delicious battered vegetables alongside our ‘fish’. Was reasonably priced and we were able to find a bench in the sunshine outside the nearby cathedral to eat...them on - perfect! There were some tables and chairs inside though too if you wished to sit in. Would definitely recommend. Thanks!More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 18 March 2023

Great food, brilliant service, hot food and so tasty. Nice choice of drinks with a lovely atmosphere inside the restaurant. Thoroughly enjoyed by my wife & daughter for a lunch time treat. Brynsiencyn mussels & sauce! wow! Diolch!

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 7 January 2023 via mobile

I am guessing that the gent that served me is the owner as he is the only member of staff that I see every time I go in. He is always friendly and serves with a smile and the food is always good and always...hotMore

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 12 December 2022

Very generous portions. The vegan banana blossom 'fish' is great! My go-to when I want 'fish' and chips.

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 9 October 2022

2 portions of fish & chips with some sauces should have been £20.50 (already pretty expensive) but card was charged £25.50. I luckily looked at the receipt & did the maths. The cashier went straight into defensive (a clear sign that somebody's telling porkies), saying...that I'd counted wrong: 'it's the sauces' - for £5?! & when I showed him the receipt then said he has 'big fingers' & had accidentally pressed 5 instead of 0. I find that hard to believe, since 5 is two keys away from 0 on card machines. Also, it wasn't even busy so not like they were under pressure where a mistake like that could happen. They have some renovations going on at the moment, and it being end of summer, it wouldn't be a stretch to think they're dealing with some financial challenges, although that's pure speculation on my part. The cashier eventually gave me a £5 from the till, but it marred the whole experience, and I won't be going back there or recommending to anyone. Fish & chips were okay but nothing special; would recommend going somewhere cheaper.More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 7 August 2022

Lovely service, crispy batter, fresh milky cod, a slice of lemon, and the best chips I've had at a chippy. My daughter loved the Vegan fish with Seaweed and Samphire. 10/10

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 21 July 2022

Not normally a fan of vegetarian/vegan fish - but this was the closest thing to fish and chips I have tasted since going vegan.

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed 21 July 2022

We pre-ordered a collection for 15 people. The food was ready for when we agreed, and everything was accounted for and labelled accordingly. Staff were really friendly and very attentive and most importantly the food was fresh and tasted delicious! Everyone was very happy!

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed 21 July 2022

Really grateful for the team at Catch22 for being superstars in pulling together a large order for a 17 person team event. Communications beforehand were brilliant, including a text message to confirm a couple of hours before. They went out of their way to make...it a nice smooth process and were happy to add last minute additions! Great delivery of food, super friendly service and delicious, fresh dinner for all! Thanks team. Great comments re the vegan "vish" as well - not something i've seen before!More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed 10 June 2022 via mobile

Fancied a big helping of chips and had seen good reviews about Catch 22. We ordered the large and this is easily a meal for two. The cod was well cooked, with a good crispy crust while being flaky and tender. A large piece is...probably 25 cm long and as mentioned, easily fit for two. The chips are a highlight, crispy and full of flavor. The cops could do either bring salt a bit to keep them even nicer.More

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed 14 May 2022 via mobile

I had eagerly waited outside on the pavement for over twenty minutes. On all their web sites it states open at twelve noon. But here came the catch the manager said he would not open for a further 30 minutes due to staff shortages. I...asked if I could have a seat inside his restaurant but was turned down flat. I leave the reader to decide on the line taken. Perhaps he should have used a different more pragmatic bait.More

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed 8 April 2022 via mobile

Lovely, friendly staff and the best vegan fish and chips I have ever tasted. They marinade the banana blossom in seaweed, samphire and lemon juice and just makes it taste amazing! I am obsessed with coming here every time we are in Bristol - would...definitely recommend.More

Date of visit: April 2022
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Reviewed 13 March 2022 via mobile

Just order a takeaway and this what came, my fish was fried a couple times, nothing was fresh, chips was a little bit and dry and greasy at the same time, I wouldn’t NOT recommend! Waste of money

Date of visit: March 2022
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Reviewed 12 February 2022

Came down with food poisoning last night after eating the vegan "fish" from here, I'm laid up in bed feeling awful now. Never again.

Date of visit: February 2022
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bromleyboy4
18 October 2019|
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MARK R
20 February 2018|
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Response from rockyh137 | Property representative |
Hi Mark The disabled toilet has a wide door and is located at ground level so no stairs to use. Apologies for the late reply. Kind Regards
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Hi Johnny Apologies for the late reply, trip advisor failed to give us a notification of this question! Our cod is skinless but everything else is skin on. Hope that helps!
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Catch22 is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4