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Hours
Sun
16:30 - 20:30
Mon
12:00 - 20:30
Wed
12:00 - 20:30
Thu
12:00 - 20:30
Fri
12:00 - 21:00
Sat
12:00 - 21:00
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4.5
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CUISINES
Seafood, Fast food, British
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
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COVID 19 BUSINESS UPDATE - All orders after 4pm must be placed via our online ordering system - https://menus.preoday.com/Hennighans-Top-Shop#/main/venue/menu
CUISINES
Seafood, Fast food, British
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible
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4.5
179 reviews
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shane mac
Machynlleth18 contributions
Mar 2024 • family
The food we had from this brilliant chip shop was fabulous. The fish was cooked to almost perfection, with a crisp batter and lovely tasting and flakey white haddock fillet. I can happily say that the pea fritter I had was one of the best I've had. Thick crunchy batter and gorgeous mushy pea filling. The last time I brought food from this chippy, I rated the food and service I received average at best due to miss-communication between myself and the staff. However, this time, the food/service has definitely improved.
Written 22 March 2024
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Helen01695
Ashton in Makerfield67 contributions
Nov 2023 • couples
Couldn’t decide on Friday take out and so pleased we chose chippy.
We both had cod and chips with a side of mushy peas and gravy.
The chips were split on; hot and well cooked with enough crisp, and the fish was excellent.
Gravy and peas excellent too
Written 17 November 2023
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John S
19 contributions
Dec 2024 • family
We were in Machynlleth meeting our son on his way home from university and decided to have lunch here.
The staff were very professional and friendly and the premises spotlessly clean,
The food was of high quality and ample portions, the gluten free haddock was a good size and delicious. It was nice and reassuring to know that they understood about gluten intolerance.
We will definitely be back
Written 14 December 2024
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julie
Borth1 contribution
Jan 2025 • couples
Very disappointing, very unfriendly staff who all looked most unhappy in their jobs and spent their time chatting to each other and ignoring customers.
We had to wait whilst our food was cooked which is normally a good sign, however the haddock was a very thin offering which was overcooked and dry. The pea fritter was encased in ridiculously thick batter and the chips were average. The curry sauce was nice. I object to paying £9 for a piece of fish (that didn’t include the chips) that’s cooked so poorly. Extra 20p for a bag and 5p for a fork. I really wouldn’t bother!!
Written 2 January 2025
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Bob D
Stourbridge49 contributions
Jun 2024 • family
Only just makes average and this second visit will be our last.
We first tried these chips last year when my wife was working in the hospital and if nothing else, this second set of chips a year later suggests they are consistent at least.
Portions - small was reasonable size, though Large is more like a Medium.
Staff, indifferent and completely ignored us for a couple of minutes until ready to ask for our order. A quick smile and 'be with you shortly' costs nothing.
Food - Chips, about 40% were of a decent size and quality, 40% somewhat skinny and 20% scraps. Fish was OK. Batter nice. Sausage... at the price paid I expected a large one, not one that looked like it belonged on a cocktail stick with a piece of cheese.
Price - above average, but given the poor quality I would avoid....
Not sure how this gets such rave reviews, other than there is no other choice perhaps..
Perhaps we're spoilt where we live with a large choice of chip shops and thus competition.
Written 25 June 2024
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Welshwasp
South Wales526 contributions
May 2023 • couples
Visited the newer "bottom " shop and was greeted by a pleasant lady at the counter who helped me choose . The portion given was of more than sufficient size which is just as well as it is not the cheapest of places to visit. Have no hesitation of visiting again but for an family the cost could be off putting, no longer are fish and chips a cheap meal, especially here.
Written 10 June 2023
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Darren P
1 contribution
Oct 2022 • none
Indeed, when I visited the bottom Hennighans shop earlier today I got phenomenol chips from a lad called Rhys. They had been cooked to perfection and he was as quick as a cheatah serving them up. Thankyou very much Rhys that was the best I've ever seen anybody serve chips. Incredible.
Written 14 October 2022
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Connor J
3 contributions
Jul 2022 • solo
Going in here to get a veggie burger and chips (which tasted delightful) I was given a very friendly greeting by Owen who took my order and made sure that it was exactly right for me. After receiving my warm welcome a French speaking family came in who struggled a little with English. Owen used his knowledge from school to talk French and make the family feel happy and welcome to the great pleasure of the family's children.
The best service that I have received and witnessed from a takeaway! Owen hats off to you!!
Written 3 July 2022
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Machynlleth8 contributions
Jul 2020 • none
Having read a couple of bad reviews for this chip shop, i feel i have to write a review myself. This chippy really has gone above and beyond in this current worldwide pandemic. They were awesome before! My vulnerable mother lives in the town and was unable to go and get her chippy tea, so i have rang through and ordered several times since March. On some occasions I have waited quite a long time to get through on the phone, but that's because they are really busy as they are a famous chippy in Wales and beyond having won lots of awards to date.
They have delivered meals to my mothers address free of charge and really looked after their customers, particularly the vulnerable customers. This is a small family run business and really is one of the best around. Their customer service is second to none!
The pandemic has brought out the best in some and reading the bad reviews, the worst in others.
Keep doing what your doing Hennighans - you and your staff really are the best.
Written 6 August 2020
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N1CK
United Kingdom25 contributions
Oct 2020 • none
Saw the Facebook post at 16:45, decided on a family order just before 5pm and ordered online. Ordered takeaway with delivery (by bike) which is only £1.50 extra, the meal was delivered exactly on time at 5:30pm. The bike had a zip hot box and was delivered safe on a wet dark evening (fluro jacket, lights and face mask).
The food is always good from here, definitely try the delivery service.
Written 27 October 2020
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deb h
13 contributions
Aug 2024 • couples
Actually went to their take away/restaurant down the road, not the 'top shop' but couldn't find this on trip advisor. Fish was ok but a bit undercooked with greasy batter. Chips were ok but nothing special. TBH our local chippy in Telford is better for both fish and chips. Not so bad that I wouldn't go again but nothing special considering they're listed in top 40 chippys.
Written 21 August 2024
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Chapel-en-le-Frith837 contributions
Feb 2022 • couples
OMG!! I would say that these are the best fish and chips I’ve ever had. We were travelling home and wanted to dine in somewhere but couldn’t find a suitable establishment where we could keep an eye on the sofa in the car.
It was just by chance we were passing by Hennighan’s and saw a sign on the street. Luckily there was parking so we pulled in and my wife went in. Initially I thought it was a sandwich shop but my wife came out with these large cardboard take away containers?
She said it was a chippy and opened up what was my portion of fish and chips, a small she said!! It was huge!! She had bought herself pie chips and gravy and a vanilla slice and a coffee each. Strange to get a vanilla slice at a chippy but it worked for us.
The fish and chips was I would say the best I had ever had and I am fussy. Everything was fresh and due to the size of chips portion I couldn’t eat it all. My wife ate hers though.
Definitely would recommend and if in the area again would not dine in anywhere but would return for another takeaway!
Written 27 February 2022
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Jo D
Wrexham59 contributions
Mar 2023 • couples
Stopped off en-route back home from our North Wales coast holiday. So glad we did, we bought fish and chips and they were amazing. The batter on the fish was so light and golden, the fish was so tasty - no stodgy offerings here. Chips were perfect, not loaded with grease. Generous portion size and good value for money.
Written 30 March 2023
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Ian J
Crewe71 contributions
May 2022 • solo
I popped in here twice during the Machynlleth Comedy Festival and the quality is simply outstanding. The prices are great value: just £5 for a ‘small’ cod, £6 for a ginormous one. Food is freshly cooked and staff are very friendly. There are a few seats inside and space outside to enjoy your meal in the fresh air.
Written 1 May 2022
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Kirsty E
1 contribution
Jul 2020 • family
Me and my mum stopped by on the way back from a day out at the beach. I telephoned the number to place my order due to COVID restrictions as the notice stated outside to ring through. Waiting in the car outside we rang through to a girl who answered the phone laughing, i tried to place my order which she continued to laugh with other colleagues in the shop. After trying to finish placing my order she asked if I would like a late time or early time to collect. I was not made aware of how long I would have to wait for fish and chips which at this time it was 4pm I was on the phone and I was expected to wait an hour and a half which was 5:30 for my fish and chips to be ready to collect. I can appreciate and understand due to COVID there would be waiting times and restrictions especially with holiday makers passing through and local residents making orders,this was a disaster from the set off. So I cancelled my order. No communication skills, no customer service skills. Now more than ever communication should be key so customers understand. Very poor effort who ever this girl is shes no asset to your business. I was really looking forward to experiencing your food for the first time as a lot of people have raved to me about how good it is and how you had an award. I shall not be returning.
Written 31 July 2020
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