Lilycroft Fisheries
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About Lilycroft Fisheries
On Lilycroft Rd in Bradford, Lilycroft Fisheries is a fish and chips takeaway that opens its doors just one day a week, serving only on Sundays and staying closed the rest of the time. Orders are taken at the counter on a walk-in basis, with no reservations involved. The shop keeps to the standard fish and chips range, prepared for collection rather than sit-down dining. Anyone planning a visit needs to time it for Sunday, since the counter stays shut Monday through Saturday.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- ParkingFree street parking
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Kids' menu
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, kabada, burnt pizzas and undercooked food.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, kabada, burnt pizzas and undercooked food.
Customer Review Summary
Fish and chips forms the central complaint across nearly every review, with diners repeatedly describing the fish as undercooked, dried out, or burnt, and the batter as thick, chewy, or cardboard-like. Several also report cold, old chips and a strange, off taste affecting the fish. Beyond the signature dish, a kabadar order left one customer calling the portion an insult, while another found mould in their food and says staff dismissed it as masala rather than offering a refund. A burnt pizza order and a donner meat described as old add to the pattern of stale or poorly prepared food. Multiple reviewers say staff were rude when they complained and refused refunds or replacements, including one customer with a mayo allergy who says the allergen was added anyway. One reviewer reports that their daughter suffered food poisoning after eating there. A single three-star review notes the mixed grill and whole chicken were good on a different visit, hoping the bad batch was a one-off.
Customer Review Summary
Fish and chips forms the central complaint across nearly every review, with diners repeatedly describing the fish as undercooked, dried out, or burnt, and the batter as thick, chewy, or cardboard-like. Several also report cold, old chips and a strange, off taste affecting the fish. Beyond the signature dish, a kabadar order left one customer calling the portion an insult, while another found mould in their food and says staff dismissed it as masala rather than offering a refund. A burnt pizza order and a donner meat described as old add to the pattern of stale or poorly prepared food. Multiple reviewers say staff were rude when they complained and refused refunds or replacements, including one customer with a mayo allergy who says the allergen was added anyway. One reviewer reports that their daughter suffered food poisoning after eating there. A single three-star review notes the mixed grill and whole chicken were good on a different visit, hoping the bad batch was a one-off.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Fish and chips purchased. The batter was very thick and inedible. Strange flavour also affected fish.”
- Google user
“Tried out their large fish and chip, was shockingly bad, fish was so thin and dried out, batter tasted like hard chewy cardboard. Chips were shrivelled and tasted flat. Giving 3 stars as they do a nice mixed grill and whole chicken (got on a different day). Hope today was a one off.”
- Google user
“Worst fish and chips I’ve eaten in my life Burnt and undercooked at the same time because it was cooked in high heat. Also it absolutely stank I think the fish is old as so many people have complained about the same stench! Price board says one price and they charge you a different price”
- Google user
“Very bad customer service. Also foo d under cooked. Also have severe allergy to mayo when told not to put kabada still put it on when i phoned staff was arguing about it and wasnt giving a reolacement. Never going there again.”
- Google user
“We had a very bad experience. The food was clearly not fresh and tasted awful. After eating it, my daughter suffered from food poisoning. This is unacceptable and very concerning. Horrible experience”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
Highlights
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Free street parking
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Good for kids
- Casual
- Onsite services
Show more amenities
- Late-night food
- Solo dining
- Dining options· 2
- Lunch
- Counter service
- Offerings· 1
- Quick bite
- Family-friendly· 1
- Kids' menu
Location
Restaurants near Lilycroft Fisheries
- Dhesi Grill3.67430 miGood for kidsReservations
small portion sizes, mixed grill, steak cooked wrong temperature
- SD's Kebab Shop4.61800.2 mi
chicken seekh kebabs, samosas, cash only
- Drip4.72710.2 miGood for kids
smash burger, loaded fries, loaded chicken box
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilycroft FisheriesGood for kids | 3.7289 | — | fish and chips, kabada, burnt pizzas |
| Dhesi GrillGood for kids · Reservations | 3.6743 | 0 mi | small portion sizes, mixed grill, steak cooked wrong temperature |
| SD's Kebab Shop | 4.6180 | 0.2 mi | chicken seekh kebabs, samosas, cash only |
| DripGood for kids | 4.7271 | 0.2 mi | smash burger, loaded fries, loaded chicken box |
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