
Harleys Fish Bar
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About Harleys Fish Bar
Harleys Fish Bar is a family-run fish and chips takeaway at 923 Queslett Rd in Birmingham, where a father and son have been frying since 1982. The fish comes with salt and vinegar, and curry sauce is available as an accompaniment. The menu also lists masala fish and chips, a mini fish and chips and a Mexican hot pizza, so the choice runs beyond the classic order. Service is walk-in at the counter, and a queue can form at busy times. The shop is not halal.
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“Family-run fish & chip shop with over 40 years of experience. Frying since 1982. Proudly run by Saggs and son Ryan, serving freshly cooked fish & chips using quality ingredients. Visit Harleys Fish Bar for traditional fish and chips, takeaway favourites, and friendly local service. Not Halal - apologies for any inconvenience caused.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention masala fish and chips, battered chips, generous portion sizes and curry sauce.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention masala fish and chips, battered chips, generous portion sizes and curry sauce.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the fish and chips, describing fish that is crispy outside and flaky inside, in a generous portion that fills the box. One diner singles out the masala fish and chips for its spicy batter, and several highlight the golden, thick-cut battered chips, one calling them a must have. Close behind is quick, friendly service, even with the queue out the door, and one reviewer found staff understanding about the wait. Others mention a Mexican hot pizza, mini fish and chips, and salt and vinegar with curry sauce that suited the fish. The main criticism comes from one reviewer whose chicken tikka was hot but tasted of nothing. They also found the battered chips stuck together in clumps and hardly any mayonnaise on the chicken, and said they would not return. Against that, a customer who has both collected and had food delivered reports it arriving hot each time, with delivery staff who were friendly and quick.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the fish and chips, describing fish that is crispy outside and flaky inside, in a generous portion that fills the box. One diner singles out the masala fish and chips for its spicy batter, and several highlight the golden, thick-cut battered chips, one calling them a must have. Close behind is quick, friendly service, even with the queue out the door, and one reviewer found staff understanding about the wait. Others mention a Mexican hot pizza, mini fish and chips, and salt and vinegar with curry sauce that suited the fish. The main criticism comes from one reviewer whose chicken tikka was hot but tasted of nothing. They also found the battered chips stuck together in clumps and hardly any mayonnaise on the chicken, and said they would not return. Against that, a customer who has both collected and had food delivered reports it arriving hot each time, with delivery staff who were friendly and quick.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“The best chippy that I’ve been to in years! Kaicee was lovely, understanding and empathetic about the wait. Overall the food is delicious. The portion size is great too. Highly recommend!”
- Google user
“Terrific local family owned fish bar. I've had delivery and collected and each time the food and service have been first rate. Highly recommended.”
- Google user
“I came all the from NYC to try their fish and chips and they were amazing! The salt and vinegar with the curry sauce really complimented the fish, it was also freshly made.”
- Google user
“Friendly staff. I have only been the shop twice as I normally get it delivered as I have an sen daughter at home. But the food is always hot, delicious, customisable, so many options. The staff that deliver are friendly and quick. The battered chips are a must have, like no other.”
- Google user
“I recently visited this chip shop and was pleasantly surprised by the quality of both the food and the service. The fish was perfectly cooked—crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside—while the chips were golden, thick-cut, and full of flavour. Everything tasted fresh and well-prepared. The staff were friendly and efficient, even during a busy period, and the shop itself was clean and well-organized. Portions were generous, offering great value for money. Overall, a fantastic spot for traditional fish and chips. I’ll definitely be coming back and would recommend it to anyone looking for a proper, satisfying takeaway.”
Location
Restaurants near Harleys Fish Bar
- Bays Fish Bar4.22201.8 miGood for kids
undercooked/hard chips, missing items from orders, incorrect order totals at till
- 1.9 miGood for kidsReservations
service charge disputes, long wait for food, chicken and mushroom soup
- Marco's Fish & Chips4.32902.1 miGood for kids
large fish and chips, oily texture, curry sauce
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harleys Fish Bar | 4.4571 | — | masala fish and chips, battered chips, generous portion sizes |
| Bays Fish BarGood for kids | 4.2220 | 1.8 mi | undercooked/hard chips, missing items from orders, incorrect order totals at till |
| Peninsular Cantonese RestaurantGood for kids · Reservations | 4.1300 | 1.9 mi | service charge disputes, long wait for food, chicken and mushroom soup |
| Marco's Fish & ChipsGood for kids | 4.3290 | 2.1 mi | large fish and chips, oily texture, curry sauce |
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