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Travellers' Choice2023
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CUISINES
Seafood, Fast food, British
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Credit Cards, Waterfront, Gift Cards Available
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All reviews fish and chips tartare sprig of parsley worth the wait rock eel curry sauce cooked in beef dripping salt and vinegar minute wait overlooking the sea take away long wait piping hot portion size home made queue lemon
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Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile

Had a chips and sausage in batter takeaway. Very underwhelmed. The chips although supposed to be better for being cooked in beef dripping were tasteless (although well cooked, soft and not greasy). The sausage was quality butchers sausage but quite dense and not really a...joy to eat. I would say we r clearly not in line with the rest of the reviewers but am lost as to why everyone raves about this place as I would honestly rather go to my local chippie which I never thought I would say.More

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 1 week ago

Lovely experience, as the previous owner of the building it was so nice to see this place doing so well and with so much style and class. Lovely team of lads frying and my cod was delicious and cooked to perfection, even came with a...wedge of lemon, now that’s classy fish and chips. Thanks guys I will be back Susie MunchiesMore

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Really delicious, chips were perfect, fish was fresh. Managed to get a bar stool to enjoy our meal, loved the stripped back decoration. The food was so good, I only got a photo of the outside of the box as I had to eat the...fish and chips as soon as I saw them! Really fancied fish and chips in Southwold and feel like we made the perfect choice coming here.More

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

We were recommended this fantastic fish and chips shop by a friend who visits Southwold regularly and we weren’t disappointed! I think it’s the fact that the fish, and chips are cooked in beef dripping which makes them so spectacular. We sat inside as we...went slightly after lunch and after ordering we were given a buzzer which went off when our order was ready. The food was obviously fresh and almost still sizzling when I picked it up. It was accompanied with pots of real mayonnaise, tartare sauce and ketchup, these were £1 each but totally worth it. It’s not an exaggeration to say these were the best fish and chips we’ve ever eaten. If you’re in the area don’t hesitate to pop in for some spectacular food!More

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Appalling customer service - not in the least bit interested in any feedback! Minuscule portions of dreadful food Would NEVER return

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 29 January 2024 via mobile

Stopped for lunch. So glad we did m Huge portion, had scampi, hubby had cod and chips just over£21.00. Nice place quick service still busy for a wonter morning

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed 29 January 2024 via mobile

The food served looked lovely, but we were very disappointed that there was nothing we could eat, not even the chips. The outdoor seating area wasn’t a no smoking area, which maybe it should be.

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed 26 January 2024

Yet again fantastic fish and chips. My wife had rock and chips I had the cod, both with chip and a gherkin staff very friendly.

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed 8 January 2024

Fish and chips is 10/10. It's perfection. As is the scampi. Northerners, southerners and an American in our group all in agreement. Only thing missing for me is a can of cream soda

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 7 January 2024 via mobile

We visit Southwold half a dozen times a year with the sole purpose of time on the beach and the promise of some decent fish and chips … on this occasion though and to be fair the last couple of times it’s just been really...very average at best. The chips were decent and the team are lovely but the batter has really gone down hill. It was soggy and cloying and just not good at all. Such a shame as it used to be the main attraction but gone done hill in 2023. Won’t be back in a hurry as we can get bad fish chips without the 1.5hr journey . Come on Guy’s let’s get back to former glory please.More

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 31 December 2023 via mobile

Ordered 2 x Cod and mushy peas Cod was so small though it was a child’s portion Batter was soggy 😩 Mushy peas were good We have had them from here many times before.. usually good For the price they charge they should be exceptional...every timeMore

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 29 December 2023 via mobile

Been many times and still love it. Fish and chips that you don’t regret when you’ve finished! Tasty, meaty fish, good batter and lovely thick chips. Not at all fatty and greasy. You always have to wait but that’s because it’s so popular which is...a good thing.More

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 25 December 2023

Came here on Christmas Eve, food was tasty, fresh and hot, decent pot of curry sauce, good portion, friendly staff. Not much more to say really.

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 18 December 2023

This place is extremely popular and busy. We were looking forward to something special, but in the end the food was pretty ordinary. We had better fish and chips at The Red Lion pub.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 24 October 2023

Sorrow but fish was awful. Grey and tough, instead of white and fluffy. Tasted offish. Chips ok. Even bread roll was stale. Expected a lot better as have been before and was ok. Really dissapointed.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Pigeonnumberwun
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Response from Claire R | Reviewed this property |
The main fryer is beef dripping so no! However, they may have a small separate fryer.
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LynMc44
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Response from kim H | Reviewed this property |
Hi Lyn..I'm really not sure
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Response from darrenw226 | Reviewed this property |
They don't but you have the Solebay Fish Company close by and they do.
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Yes, The Little Fish and Chip Shop offers takeaway services.

The Little Fish and Chip Shop is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 3.5