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Hours
Sun
16:00 - 20:00
Mon
16:00 - 21:00
Tue
16:00 - 21:00
Wed
16:00 - 21:00
Thu
16:00 - 21:00
Fri
11:30 - 13:3016:00 - 21:00
Sat
11:30 - 13:3016:00 - 21:00
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PRICE RANGE
£1.00 – £8.00
CUISINES
Seafood, Fast food, British
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
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Fish and chip takeaway with 40 seat restaurant
PRICE RANGE
£1.00 – £8.00
CUISINES
Seafood, Fast food, British
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Takeout, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Accepts Credit Cards
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4.0
113 reviews
Excellent
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Very good
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Average
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Poor
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MJDAC
Lichfield69 contributions
Nov 2023 • family
We visited this spot last night during the storm bomb that was engulfing Cornwall. We were on our way to the spooky tour of Bodmin Jail.
Anyway we had fantastic fish and chips cups of tea and delicious curry sauce all served by an attentive and very hard working staff!
Who weren't phased one bit when the lights went out due to a power cut, they just carried on regardless whilst the owner fixed the fuses!
Worth a visit - excellent quality!
Written 2 November 2023
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holbrook2016
Bournemouth1 contribution
Aug 2022 • none
I ordered food (veggie burger and chips) and then asked if we could sit in as there were free tables. They said yes. Without offering a different (sit in) menu, I was charged 40-50% extra, once we had finished our food. Unclear, if not rather sneaky, it felt like we were ripped off. Disappointing. When I queried this, the chap shrugged his shoulders.
The food was fine, albeit small portions (smaller than if we had taken out).
Written 2 August 2022
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ALISTAIR F
thanks for review
we do have signs saying that restaurant customers need to order at there table
I have checked back on your order on the till and the diference for eating in compared to taking away was £1.40 or 7% which is not excessive and your ketchup etc was included in price which is extra on takeaway
Clearly each table had a menu on it and the waitress came and checked to makesure you wanted the same items
we never rip off anyone this business is long established and relies on repeat business from local trade
thank you
Written 4 August 2022
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Harry Braithwaite
Wadebridge24 contributions
Sept 2023 • family
Had a Steak and kidney pie and a Jumbo sausage and chips. The pie n chips was very nice my partner Jumbo sausage and chips said they enjoyed them. I would recommend to anyone visiting Bodmin have try you will enjoy them
Written 30 September 2023
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Joe G
9 contributions
Nov 2020 • solo
Staff were obtuse at best, impressively slow service and served customers by order of arrival. ie, he who wants one fish and chips (said fish served to me was already in hot box when i ordered and did not move until served to me, I have a keen eye you see) shall wait 15 minutes until 4 others with large orders have been given their orders.
Fish was dead, absolutely not fresh or even identifiable as cod as advertised, was tiny and caked in batter, more batter than "cod".
Chips was dead too, greasy like they had no structural integrity and were trying to mush into one greasy mega chip. no idea what they fry in but it wasnt beef dripping, although whatever it was needed changed long ago, as does the staff attitude.
needless to say I shant be back unless its bought by someone else.
food 0/5. service 0/5. attitude 0/5. greasy, questionable fish, place is not piff
Written 25 November 2020
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ALISTAIR F
total fiction of a review
thin batter,faroe cod [the best]
clean filtered oil top quality
staff are always helpful
chips are sagitta
i suggest you find a better hobby than dissing peoples businesses
Written 22 December 2020
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Kelly B
1 contribution
Aug 2021 • family
Went here while visiting family, and was so disappointed. The fish bites were all batter, the piece of cod was small and was caked in batter; so much that I couldn't taste the fish.
I had things missing so had to go back and get it, so the chips went cold by the time I had my correct order.
When this was complained about, all I got told was "sorry" while then practically running off.
Written 27 August 2021
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liam_kenny
Ruislip213 contributions
May 2022 • none
I visited on my trip to Cornwall once again. The place is still going and busy. It's handy for parking as they've got a few spaces of their own and a big pay and display car park within a stones throw of the place.
I ordered large cod and chips, which I intended to eat in my car (seating is once again available in the shop if you wish to do this). The staff who took my order were smiling, helpful and it was all very quick. The food was ready to go about 5 minutes later and the chips were lovely and so was the cod and the batter it was in. Crispy, piping hot and I loved it. If you're in Bodmin, need a portion of cod and chips - this is the place to go (they sell other stuff too by the way).
Written 3 June 2022
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ALISTAIR F
Thank you
Written 4 June 2022
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Cornishmaid
14 contributions
Aug 2021 • family
The food tastes great- when you get it. We live too far away to drive back into town when we sit down to our meal at home. The last three visits have resulted in a member of my family missing their order. I have emailed to inform but not had an reply at any time.
I do not recommend moment the chicken, it was so over cooked I marked my oak table with the chicken breast when I tapped it down! Have a video but I can’t upload it!
I wish the establishment would respond with a resolution for items we pay for but don’t receive!
Written 24 August 2021
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Rose U
14 contributions
Jan 2021 • business
Worst fish and chips I’ve ever had ... such a shame the cod looked and tasted like it had been sat in that batter all day. The chips had black specs all on showing that the oil had not been changed in ages and tasted disgusting . When I came in everyone was on there phone and instead of being greeted I got told rude “what do you want” the staff uniform was so messy it give off a bad impression and lack of personal hygiene for the business , won’t be returning
Written 9 January 2021
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ALISTAIR F
Oil filtered daily changed every four days
Staff all wear smart uniform
All mobile phones locked in a safe !!!
And my staff are always polite
Fish is cooked to order in light batter
Chips are top quality Sagitta
Many thanks for your review
Written 31 January 2021
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Rose B
1 contribution
Aug 2021 • family
Big order for 9 ppl.
The order was missing an item so had to go back and collect what is missing by the time we got the missing item the rest was cold, our reply was sorry.
Like that makes the food taste better (not).
If you want a decent piece of fish do not go here.
Chips were all bits and pieces.
Fish bites were actually batter bites.
Jacket potato I've had better frozen ones.
Written 27 August 2021
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Bigads S
Bodmin24 contributions
Feb 2020 • solo
I've been eating at bell lane fryer since I moved to bodmin and have NEVER been let down.i always eat in the restaurant area and have been so spoiled with fantastic chips,excellent fish and service that is hard to beat,that I wont go anywhere else!!
There is always a great deal to be had and the food is always fresh and the wait for food is never long,unlike other chipshops in the town.
The only trouble is trying to be strict enough to not eat there every day!!
Hats off to all the staff at the bell lane fryer.
And massive respect to Al,the boss.he knows exactly what a chippy should be and has it off to a T....
Written 26 February 2020
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thefryerofbelllane
Thank you,appreciated
Written 27 February 2020
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Nataliesian94
Ibstock71 contributions
May 2021 • couples
Order off the website for pick up between 7 and 7:10. Rang at 7 when we got there and the lady in the phone was very polite. Our food came out after a few minutes, piping hot which was great!
Got back to our lodge and the portions were giant! Ordered 2 regular chips, definitely only needed 1! The chips were fantastic and so was my fish. My partner enjoyed his battered sausage and he said the gravy was good too. We both liked how there was enough batter to fish/ sausage ratio as sometimes the batter overpowers the meat but it was just right. Lovely fish and chips, thank you!
Written 27 June 2021
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ALISTAIR F
thank you
Written 30 June 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Cathryn Williams
92 contributions
Jun 2022 • couples
Lovely welcome from a young member of the team. Much prefer face to face than using a screen, but the screen is a very good system post COVID. Anyway, fresh food, team worked well together. My husband and I ordered cod bites with chips. These were so good; a previous review said they were cooked to perfection and they were. I mentioned this review to the gentleman and lady beside him and said we were looking forward to enjoying their food. Don't bother going anywhere else. Just eat here. It's clean and old fashioned and we loved it. We'll visit from Watford again and enjoy the sights and sounds of Bodmin again.
We'll done team. You're hard work is reflected in your delicious food!!!
Written 26 June 2022
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les b
Mansfield2 contributions
Sept 2020 • none
On holiday in area and fancied trying local fish and chips. Thought this place looked ok but it was poor. More batter than fish and chips were dry and chewy, not nice. Most of it went in the bin.
Written 23 September 2020
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Sam3005
64 contributions
Sept 2021 • none
I'm a west country guy, so i've eaten from plenty of chippies over the years. This was definitely one of the nicer ones. Lovely battered sausage and the chips were great, not too greasy and well salted. Quick service, and decent prices. Will keep this place in mind if I'm ever passing through Bodmin
Written 2 October 2021
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ALISTAIR F
Thanks
Written 4 October 2021
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romac
3 contributions
Jul 2020 • family
Daughter decided she was too hungry to wait till we got home to Devon after a trip to St agnes so did a Google search and picked here. Got to say I wasn't expecting much as it looked a rather tired and old fashioned set up but boy did it make up for it with the food. 10 out of 10 given from both me and my 10yr old daughter for the fish and chips. Will definitely be a reason to pass through Bodmin cheers
Written 25 July 2020
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thefryerofbelllane
Thankyou
Written 26 July 2020
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