Golden Fish Bar
Quick info
About Golden Fish Bar
Golden Fish Bar is a fish and chips takeaway at 1 Hatch Rd in Brentwood, run as a walk-in counter. Orders go out in paper wraps and bags rather than plastic, and payment is cash only, so customers need to bring cash because cards are not taken. Fish and chips form the core of the menu, with large fish served alongside a portion of chips, and half portions of chips can be requested. Kebabs are soaked in a sauce beforehand. A chilli sauce is offered, closer to a hot ketchup than a traditional chilli sauce. Large group orders are packed into boxes ready for collection.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Usually plenty of parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, marinated kebabs, large group orders and chilli sauce.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, marinated kebabs, large group orders and chilli sauce.
Customer Review Summary
Fish and chips draw the most comment, and reviewers split sharply on it. Several call the fish and chips excellent, hot and fresh, and one praises a large fish with shared chips as very nice. A large catering order of fish, chips and nuggets for 63 people reportedly arrived hot with every order correct, and another group order for a Christmas supper arrived piping hot and on time. Close behind, friendly staff and quick service come up repeatedly, along with big portions. Kebabs soaked beforehand in a sauce earn praise from one regular, who calls the chilli sauce more like a hot ketchup. The complaints are specific. One reviewer describes undercooked fish that tasted earthy, small portions and high prices, while another found the cod dry and tasteless with soggy batter, suggesting it had sat for a while. One diner reports staff handling raw meat without gloves, and notes no vegetarian options despite a listed veggie burger and vegetable pasty. A reviewer also says to bring cash, as cards are not taken, while a request for half portions or a pound's worth of chips was reportedly met without fuss.
Customer Review Summary
Fish and chips draw the most comment, and reviewers split sharply on it. Several call the fish and chips excellent, hot and fresh, and one praises a large fish with shared chips as very nice. A large catering order of fish, chips and nuggets for 63 people reportedly arrived hot with every order correct, and another group order for a Christmas supper arrived piping hot and on time. Close behind, friendly staff and quick service come up repeatedly, along with big portions. Kebabs soaked beforehand in a sauce earn praise from one regular, who calls the chilli sauce more like a hot ketchup. The complaints are specific. One reviewer describes undercooked fish that tasted earthy, small portions and high prices, while another found the cod dry and tasteless with soggy batter, suggesting it had sat for a while. One diner reports staff handling raw meat without gloves, and notes no vegetarian options despite a listed veggie burger and vegetable pasty. A reviewer also says to bring cash, as cards are not taken, while a request for half portions or a pound's worth of chips was reportedly met without fuss.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Always quick service. Friendly staff. Big portions and good value for money.”
- Google user
“We ordered fish, chips and nuggets for 48 young people and 15 adults while staying at the Secret Nuclear Bunker and the staff were absolutely fantastic, and the food was great! Everything was already prepared and packed into boxes when I turned up to collect, and the food was lovely, hot and fresh (which is something I was worried about with such a large order) and they got all 63 orders 100% correct! Highly recommend!”
- Google user
“Really disappointing. Cod was very dry & tasteless & batter was soggy. Obviously been sat there for awhile as service was very quick. Waste of £9.50!”
- Google user
“By far the worst food I’ve had in a while, will not be returning due to the poor quality of the food. Undercooked fish and chips, fish tasted earthy and I’m not convinced it was cod. Portions are very small, you will need to 2-3 for an equivalent size in a normal chip shop. Food is quite expensive and even worst value when portions are child sized and quality is sub-par and not cooked properly. Staff were friendly but unfortunately it doesn’t make up for the issues this establishment has with the portion size, price and quality of food.”
- Google user
“We made an order for a Christmas Fish and Chip Supper for our Carer team at Home Instead for delivery. The food arrived piping hot, on time and the fish and chips were excellent. Thanks to Mehmet and his team for helping to make it a great night”
Highlights
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Takeout
- Casual
- Onsite services
- Late-night food
- Free parking lot
Show more amenities
- Dining options· 2
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Parking· 2
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
- Offerings· 1
- Quick bite
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Location
Restaurants near Golden Fish Bar
- The Brentwood Kitchen4.36111.6 miWheelchair accessible
gym fry breakfast, bottomless brunch, steak sandwich
- Kervan Kitchen Brentwood4.76672.2 mi£20–70Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsWheelchair accessible
large portion sizes, live singer performances, beautifully decorated toilets
- The Mesken Hutton4.61,1854.3 mi£20–70Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
succulent steak, lamb stew, halloumi wrap
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Fish BarWheelchair accessible | 4.5184 | — | £1–10 | fish and chips, marinated kebabs, large group orders |
| The Brentwood KitchenWheelchair accessible | 4.3611 | 1.6 mi | — | gym fry breakfast, bottomless brunch, steak sandwich |
| Kervan Kitchen BrentwoodOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.7667 | 2.2 mi | £20–70 | large portion sizes, live singer performances, beautifully decorated toilets |
| The Mesken HuttonOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.61,185 | 4.3 mi | £20–70 | succulent steak, lamb stew, halloumi wrap |
The 3 nearest restaurants by distance. Ratings, hours and review terms come from public business profiles.
