Towngate Fisheries

Towngate Fisheries

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+44 1274 612032+ Add website
Hours
Mon
11:30 - 13:3016:00 - 20:00
Tue
11:30 - 13:3016:00 - 20:00
Wed
11:30 - 13:3016:00 - 20:00
Thu
11:30 - 20:00
Fri
11:30 - 20:00
Sat
11:30 - 20:00
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Ratings and reviews
4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles

RATINGS
Food
4.8 of 5 bubbles
Service
4.8 of 5 bubbles
Value
4.7 of 5 bubbles
Atmosphere
4.8 of 5 bubbles
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PRICE RANGE
£2.00 – £7.00
CUISINES
Seafood, Fast food, British
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
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About
Award winning Fish & chip takeaway
PRICE RANGE
£2.00 – £7.00
CUISINES
Seafood, Fast food, British
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Takeout, Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Accepts Credit Cards
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4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles240 reviews
Excellent
205
Very good
12
Average
13
Poor
3
Terrible
7

olivia b
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 family
Back from a family holiday in Spain and straight to Towngate fisheries. The food was very tasty and good value for money, ( we took advantage of the lunchtime offers) and received a loyalty card for future visits. The shop had a high volume of customers and we were very impressed with how efficiently the friendly staff managed to serve everyone in a timely manner. We will most definitely be returning in the near future.
Written 24 August 2024
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steliost807
United Kingdom3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 family
I've visited Towngate Fisheries in Idle on several occasions, and I am reminded of why this place stands out each time. Opting for their haddock and chips with lashings of salt & vinegar has repeatedly proven to be a delightful choice. The fish is always perfectly cooked. The chips complement the fish wonderfully, achieving that coveted balance of crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Their curry sauce and homemade mushy peas are not to be overlooked. The curry sauce adds a nice kick, while the mushy peas are a comforting touch of home. The staff at Towngate Fisheries deserve a special mention. They are well-trained and genuinely pleasant, contributing significantly to the warm and welcoming atmosphere. Their efficiency and friendliness make the dining experience even more enjoyable, ensuring that every visit is pleasant.
Written 12 March 2024
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Denise D
Bradford2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022 family
This is our local fish and chip shop, and we are so lucky to have the best fish and chip shop in the area, right on our doorstep. The staff are always so welcoming and friendly, the premises are spotlessly clean and the fish and chips always delicious. Picked up fish and chips for tea today, and they were piping hot and totally fresh and delicious. Would definitely recommend a visit.
Written 4 November 2022
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Al James
Leeds23 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 solo
This used to be an excellent chippy. I've used this chippy for over 10 years, but recently the standard of the food and portion size has fallen. The recent visits the fish was tiny, including the special (large fish), which was not too dissimilar to a regular fish and the chips were just a light sprinkle. After several poor experiences I've use another local chippy now, who offer better quality, portion size and value.
Written 18 October 2023
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Marg39WC
Leeds3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022 family
I had family come to visit over the holidays and they insisted we got fish & chips from here as there’s nothing like it where they live. The food was delicious as always and good value for money. I have the lite bite as it’s just enough for me and the family shared 2 of their “meal for two” offers. We have a loyalty card even though I no longer get to go as often as I used to which saves us money too
Written 11 January 2023
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angeldanailov
Barcelona2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2020 none
Revisited to check out the relatively new click and collect service. Very speedy service and the food was excellent as always. Loved how fresh the fish and chips are. I was surprised to find out the mushy peas was half price today, which was excellent and impressed with the cooking oil they use for the fish and chips. The oil they use has satisfying after taste and definitely does not taste greasy.
Written 19 September 2020
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Richard W
6 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021 family
Great fish and chips totally let down by continually getting order wrong. Same again last night. You never get extra, just ripping off customers, servers are just not up to serving food order right, third time for me now, I will be using Drakes from now on
Written 9 October 2021
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liamctid96
Crete31 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 family
Went in at lunchtime and got the sausage meal deal. The sausage was perfectly battered and tasted nice. The chips were pale and underdone, very chewy. Curry sauce was disgusting and tasted nothing like it does at other fish shops - very dark colour.
Written 25 August 2023
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Tia Maria 1999
Bradford13 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019 family
This was one of the best fish & chips around. We used to go here every week. However in the last year portions are smaller, the chips you get are mostly offcuts. The older women that works there doesn’t look like she wants to be there & can come across rude when she’s under pressure. The younger staff are great & work to their best. We would rather now travel further to Murgatroyds in Yeadon even though is a little more expensive than Towngate it’s more value for money. Towngate is too expensive for what you get & at times I would question the type of fish being served?
Written 8 January 2020
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markgd28
I can assure you our portion sizes haven't changed. I calculate every week the average number of fish portions we get per stone of fish and the number of chip portions per sack bought and they have not changed. It could be that when you were served you unfortunately got a smaller portion than normal, but as a regular customer i'f have thought you'd have contacted us privately about this (by phone, email, facebook messenger or in person) rather than simply posting a negative review. As for saying you sometimes question what type of fish is being served, as we are MSC certified and only sell haddock, we are independently audited to prove we only ever serve Haddock (we are one of only around 100 fish & chips shops in the UK to be MSC certified and have this assurance). We have a loyalty card (free) that gives 10% off all orders over £8, which makes our prices for regular customers less than most other shops in the area.
Written 20 February 2020
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Gman
2 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021 solo
Us and numerous family have been coming here at least 5 years about once every 2 or 3 weeks. ordered 2 specials, chips, bread baps and a curry sauce. Got home to find the fish were the same size or even smaller than a standard fish which is an insult. A few family members have passed comment on how the place is going downhill. Will be going elsewhere from now on.
Written 23 July 2021
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Mark D
I am sorry you were disappointed with your last visit. I note you say you've been visiting regularly for at least 5 years so clearly you have been happy in the past but never given us a positive review for any of those many visits. I have no record of any complaint about an order consisting of the meals you describe. I would have thought if a long standing customer had an issue they would contact us and give us the opportunity to put it right. To me the mark of a good business is one that puts things right when they go wrong rather than never makes a mistake - of course we can only do this if we are told. To create a TripAdvisor account just to post a negative review doesn't give a business a chance to put things right, and I hope other readers will therefore take this review for what is it. I wish you all the best in finding another shop you are happy with
Written 25 July 2021
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boredinbradford
Leeds53 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2020 couples
CLICK AND COLLECT has been a great during lockdown for a chippy tea before we could eat out. In fact we are still using it even though you can queue to buy. Prefer collection as its less hassle always. Friendly staff an ajways enjoyable.
Written 7 September 2020
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Explore52816120322
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 couples
Towngate fish and chips are absolutely the best I have had anywhere and I have visited a lot of fish and chip shops. They are freshly cooked to perfection and delicious. We have bought from them for years and would thoroughly recommend them.
Written 8 April 2023
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peter grange
Leeds5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2020 none
This is the first time I have used this fish and chip shop and the Click and Collect worked perfectly. The Special fish with chips and mushy peas with mint on were one of the best i have had for a very long time. WELL DONE to all.
Written 14 May 2020
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Jill W
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021 couples
Regularly visit to have their small fish and chips which is just enough for us for lunch. Quality of food is great (no soggy chips). Love that they source their produce responsibly and the introduction of click and collect makes it so simple. Great local business.
Written 5 August 2021
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Linda J
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021 couples
Over the last few months me and my husband have been visiting regularly and have tried nearly everything on the menu. I can honestly say there is nothing I wouldn’t recommend to someone who loves traditional fish and chips. Always a great experience.
Written 25 July 2021
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