
Bays Fish Bar
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About Bays Fish Bar
Bays Fish Bar is a fish and chips takeaway at 8 Longstone Rd in Birmingham, and it is also classed as a fast food restaurant. The kitchen cooks food fresh to order, so each order is made once it is placed, and some items can run out. Fish and chips lead the menu, with scallops and a "mix meat and chips" also listed. The shop opens Monday to Saturday and is closed on Sundays.
Good to know
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Kids' menu
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention undercooked hard chips, fish and chips, pie and chips and mix meat and chips.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention undercooked hard chips, fish and chips, pie and chips and mix meat and chips.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers are split, and the most repeated complaint is the chips, described as rock hard, undercooked or soggy. One diner took a portion back and was told the potato supplier had changed, but the replacement chips were still hard. Others report food that arrived uncooked or only warm, and a few say things ran out and had to be cooked fresh, with a wait. Delivery draws its own complaints: one reviewer received kebabs without the requested sauce, had a later order cancelled because staff were going home early, and then received pie and chips with no chips. Another says a till error overcharged a scallops order, and that the fish roe was stringy and gristly. One reviewer alleges racist treatment of new owners by some workers. On the positive side, several praise a good-sized fish that tasted beautiful, chips as expected from a chippy, a mix meat and chips described as tasty and fresh, and friendly staff. One reviewer was offered a bag of chips the next day to make up for the missing order.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers are split, and the most repeated complaint is the chips, described as rock hard, undercooked or soggy. One diner took a portion back and was told the potato supplier had changed, but the replacement chips were still hard. Others report food that arrived uncooked or only warm, and a few say things ran out and had to be cooked fresh, with a wait. Delivery draws its own complaints: one reviewer received kebabs without the requested sauce, had a later order cancelled because staff were going home early, and then received pie and chips with no chips. Another says a till error overcharged a scallops order, and that the fish roe was stringy and gristly. One reviewer alleges racist treatment of new owners by some workers. On the positive side, several praise a good-sized fish that tasted beautiful, chips as expected from a chippy, a mix meat and chips described as tasty and fresh, and friendly staff. One reviewer was offered a bag of chips the next day to make up for the missing order.
Featured reviews
- stewart harper
“This chippy has got right down hill. Chips are rock hard and not cooked properly portion looked more like a medium than a large we Had to take them back to complain staff said they have changed potato supplier and have told the boss. That they don’t seem to be cooking right at the normal time and temperature. By the time we got the new chips back home all other food was in edible and the new chips were still all hard so had to be thrown away as didn’t want to go back a third time. so a waste of money. Will be going else where from now on”
- Jeffrey Sherlockholmes99
“Been here nearly every day for the past week. It's hit and miss but what I have I found is some of the food is either uncooked or not hot. I've had warm meals here at best. Not a very good chip shop. Could get better quality at classics for cheaper. Also they forgot my spring rolls in my special.”
- Sanjit Singh
“Had a mix meat and chips absolutely tasty and fresh full of flavor,definitely give it a try you won't be disappointed”
- Carol g
“Fish was a great size and tasted beautiful and the chips were how you would expect chippy chips to taste like.All the staff were friendly.”
- Sai P
“Undercooked soggy chips. Fish tastes of nothing but rancid oil. Pretty sure some of the workers are racist, can tell by their tone and how they treated the new Chinese owners when they first started. They were condescending and rude towards them, tried to humiliate them in front of a packed shop of customers! Disgusting!”
Hours
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- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Free of charge street parking
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Good for kids
- Casual
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- On-site services
- Late-night food
- Tourists
- Dining options· 2
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Offerings· 1
- Quick bite
- Family-friendly· 1
- Kids' menu
- Parking· 1
- Parking
Location
Restaurants near Bays Fish Bar
- Marco's Fish & Chips4.32900.5 miGood for kids
large fish and chips, seasoned chips, light crispy batter
- Hamstead Fish Bar4.02751 mi£15–30Good for kids
fish and chips, mini fish and chips, kebab and chips
- OGZ Hamstead4.31151 mi£1–10
munch box, good prices, large portions
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bays Fish BarGood for kids | 4.2220 | — | £1–15 | undercooked hard chips, fish and chips, pie and chips |
| Marco's Fish & ChipsGood for kids | 4.3290 | 0.5 mi | — | large fish and chips, seasoned chips, light crispy batter |
| Hamstead Fish BarGood for kids | 4.0275 | 1 mi | £15–30 | fish and chips, mini fish and chips, kebab and chips |
| OGZ Hamstead | 4.3115 | 1 mi | £1–10 | munch box, good prices, large portions |
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