Merchant Fish and Chips Shop Broughshane
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About Merchant Fish and Chips Shop Broughshane
On Main St in Broughshane, Merchant Fish and Chips Shop serves as a fish and chips takeaway for the Ballymena area. The fish supper comes with a portion of chips generous enough to make a meal on its own, and the chicken burger is served as a large portion. Cheesy chip gravy also features on the menu. Orders are placed on a walk-in basis at the counter, with no reservations taken. At busier times the fish can come out quicker and greasier than at quieter moments, a trade-off of the fast turnaround. Chips served alongside the fish remain a consistent part of orders across visits.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- ParkingFree street parking · Usually plenty of parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance
- Good for kidsKids' menu
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish supper price, chicken burger, cheesy chip gravy and greasy fish.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish supper price, chicken burger, cheesy chip gravy and greasy fish.
Customer Review Summary
The fish supper draws the most attention, with several reviewers calling the fish fresh with a light, crispy batter and portions generous, and one praising the single fish option paired with attentive, friendly service. Close behind, the chicken burger gets singled out as enormous and great value, and the cheesy chip gravy earns its own mention as a favorite. But price and consistency are recurring sore points: multiple reviewers balk at paying £14.95 for a fish supper, with one calling it unbelievable given the fish was "dripping with grease," and another saying the chips fell short and left them wondering what the fuss was about, especially after hearing about the shop's award. Others report the opposite experience, finding the food fresh and worth a slightly higher price. Several describe the food and service simply as great, with one noting the place was "super clean.
Customer Review Summary
The fish supper draws the most attention, with several reviewers calling the fish fresh with a light, crispy batter and portions generous, and one praising the single fish option paired with attentive, friendly service. Close behind, the chicken burger gets singled out as enormous and great value, and the cheesy chip gravy earns its own mention as a favorite. But price and consistency are recurring sore points: multiple reviewers balk at paying £14.95 for a fish supper, with one calling it unbelievable given the fish was "dripping with grease," and another saying the chips fell short and left them wondering what the fuss was about, especially after hearing about the shop's award. Others report the opposite experience, finding the food fresh and worth a slightly higher price. Several describe the food and service simply as great, with one noting the place was "super clean.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Great food, great service! Super clean! Would highly recommend!”
- Google user
“The cheesy, chip gravy is just wonderful! Would come again today!”
- Google user
“Great Fish nice chips but not Burdocks. Fish fresh batter light and crispy.”
- Google user
“Chose to try here based on the recent award. Had a fish supper. Yes I knew what the price of £14.95, was before going in but willing to pay that to try, what I thought would be, the best fish in the NI. I have to say I was disappointed. It wasn’t horrible, definitely nice fish. Chips weren’t great. I just was left thinking what the fuss was about, I could easily get the same tasting fish supper at most established shops in NI for less of the price.”
- Google user
“Fantastic place, great food and great craic.”
Highlights
- Popular for lunch
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Free street parking
- Takeout
- Kids' menu
- Casual
- Onsite services
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- Quick bite
- Dining options· 1
- Lunch
- Parking· 1
- Usually plenty of parking
Location
Restaurants near Merchant Fish and Chips Shop Broughshane
- Hot Cha4.0740 mi
fried rice, battered duck in plum sauce, crispy beef with honey chilli
- Nice 'n Spicy3.8543.2 mi£10–20
doner meat on chips, mixed kebab on naan, watery bland curries (korma, madras)
- Crave Kitchen4.2593.3 miGood for kids
£13 lunch meal deal, chicken curry portion, salmon with sundried tomato sauce
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merchant Fish and Chips Shop BroughshaneWheelchair accessible | 4.6220 | — | £10–20 | fish supper price, chicken burger, cheesy chip gravy |
| Hot Cha | 4.074 | 0 mi | — | fried rice, battered duck in plum sauce, crispy beef with honey chilli |
| Nice 'n Spicy | 3.854 | 3.2 mi | £10–20 | doner meat on chips, mixed kebab on naan, watery bland curries (korma, madras) |
| Crave KitchenGood for kids | 4.259 | 3.3 mi | — | £13 lunch meal deal, chicken curry portion, salmon with sundried tomato sauce |
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