Classic Fish Bar
Quick info
About Classic Fish Bar
Classic Fish Bar is a fish and chips takeaway at 617 Bordesley Grn in Birmingham, open daily. Fish and Chips leads the menu, and chicken donner served in a naan gives a second option for anyone who wants something other than fish. Grilled wings with chips round out the counter range. Orders are placed at the takeaway counter, and a wait is usual, so allow some time before collecting. Payment is cash only, so bring notes or coins.
Good to know
- ParkingFree of charge street parking
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Menu & Prices
3 dishes- Fish and Chips
- Small Chicken Donner and Chips
- Fish Fillet
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken and chips, donner meat, fish and chips and microwaved pies.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken and chips, donner meat, fish and chips and microwaved pies.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often point to the chicken, and mostly as the problem: donner and fried or grilled chicken are described as dry, undercooked, cold, or old and red inside, with one reviewer saying the fried chicken tasted of fish. One reviewer reports vomiting after chicken and chips, and another says a worker put dropped food back into an order. Several describe hygiene as poor, citing dirty clothing and a worker wiping sweat then handling buns and naans. The chips draw the most consistent praise, though a few say they are dry and old outside busy times. Fish and chips gets mixed reactions, from really good to soggy, thick batter. Others mention a chicken wrap with barely any chicken, microwaved pies, and a masala fish covered in chilli and mayo against a plain request. Long waits and friends of staff served ahead of the queue come up too. One reviewer keeps returning because the food is tasty, even after being charged different prices and receiving small portions of chips when asking for a large.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often point to the chicken, and mostly as the problem: donner and fried or grilled chicken are described as dry, undercooked, cold, or old and red inside, with one reviewer saying the fried chicken tasted of fish. One reviewer reports vomiting after chicken and chips, and another says a worker put dropped food back into an order. Several describe hygiene as poor, citing dirty clothing and a worker wiping sweat then handling buns and naans. The chips draw the most consistent praise, though a few say they are dry and old outside busy times. Fish and chips gets mixed reactions, from really good to soggy, thick batter. Others mention a chicken wrap with barely any chicken, microwaved pies, and a masala fish covered in chilli and mayo against a plain request. Long waits and friends of staff served ahead of the queue come up too. One reviewer keeps returning because the food is tasty, even after being charged different prices and receiving small portions of chips when asking for a large.
Featured reviews
- Dr Khaled Ahmed
“Great friendly service and good fresh! Thank you”
- Asim Max
“If you want horrible undercooked greasy chips.. this is the place to come to. Absolutely horrible, i wont set foot in the place again”
- raja Ali
“I bought from here for my kids for the first time, and it smelled horrible, and the grilled wings with chips were off. I wanted to take it back, but there was so much traffic, and they'd probably argue that it was fine just by looking at it. I wish I could feed these to them at iftar time so they'd know what they're feeding the public.”
- Marni K
“Brought chicken and chips here, and OMG the chicken was so off I vomited! This place should be inspected by the food safety authorities, the chicken was rancid, I will never go there again.. the chips were the usual Birmingham chips so no issues there but the chicken! 🤢”
- Rob Miah
“Very greasy chips and Donner meat not my liking unfortunately for cheerful prices you are paying can't fault the prices and portions very busy places”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for popular for dinner
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Free of charge street parking
- Offers delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Good for kids
- Casual
- On-site services available
Show more amenities
- Serves late-night food
- Has counter service
- Good for solo dining
- Good for groups
- Usually has a wait
- Dining options· 2
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Popular for· 2
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Offerings· 1
- Quick bite
- Crowd· 1
- Popular with university students
Location
Restaurants near Classic Fish Bar
- Roti Wala Dera4.45860.5 mi£1–10Outdoor seatingGood for kids
fresh crispy paratha, desi breakfast omelette chane, chai tea
- Desi Karahi4.46300.6 mi£10–20Wheelchair accessibleGood for kidsReservations
lamb karahi, mixed grill, naan bread
- 0.6 mi£1–10Good for kids
cajun chicken baguette, jacket potato with cajun chicken, tuna baguette
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Fish BarGood for kids | 3.7565 | — | £1–10 | chicken and chips, donner meat, fish and chips |
| Roti Wala DeraOutdoor seating · Good for kids | 4.4586 | 0.5 mi | £1–10 | fresh crispy paratha, desi breakfast omelette chane, chai tea |
| Desi KarahiWheelchair accessible · Good for kids · Reservations | 4.4630 | 0.6 mi | £10–20 | lamb karahi, mixed grill, naan bread |
| Bobby's Variety Bites TakeawayGood for kids | 4.4177 | 0.6 mi | £1–10 | cajun chicken baguette, jacket potato with cajun chicken, tuna baguette |
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