
Argus Fish Bar
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About Argus Fish Bar
Argus Fish Bar is a fish and chips takeaway in Bristol at 114 West St, also classed as a fast food restaurant. The menu runs to 41 dishes, including Cod & Chips, and the food is cooked to order. A board of specials carries items that other chip shops lack, such as pea fritters and a Scotch egg, so the choice extends past the usual fish supper. Curry sauce and gravy are both on offer to go with the chips. The shop is open Tuesday to Saturday and closed on Sundays and Mondays.
Good to know
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Paid street parking · Somewhat difficult to find a space
- Good for kidsHas kids' menu
Menu & Prices
41 dishes · mains £2–95- Haddock & Chips£9.95
- 9 Breaded Wholetail Scampi & Chips£9.30
- Hake & Chips£9.95
- Cod & Chips£12.65
- Cod Only£8.95
- Place & Chips£11.40
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention curry sauce, cod and chips, gravy and haddock.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention curry sauce, cod and chips, gravy and haddock.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often return for the fish and chips, with a large haddock described as fresh, thick and flaky under a tasty batter, and cod and chips cooked to order and piping hot on a busy Friday night. The friendly owner and staff come up close behind, along with chatty regulars and a shop several call clean. The sauces have their own fans: one reviewer calls the curry sauce the best they have had anywhere, and another says the gravy keeps them coming back. A meatball in gravy and a Scotch egg also get praise. The complaints are specific. One reviewer describes cod that looked reheated from the lunch hour, chips with black bits caked on and a powdery curry sauce. Another found the cod smaller than at a local rival and questioned the price. A third noted slightly doughy batter in a couple of spots, and one mentions tricky parking when it is busy. Pea fritters and a slice of lemon on the side round out what diners mention.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often return for the fish and chips, with a large haddock described as fresh, thick and flaky under a tasty batter, and cod and chips cooked to order and piping hot on a busy Friday night. The friendly owner and staff come up close behind, along with chatty regulars and a shop several call clean. The sauces have their own fans: one reviewer calls the curry sauce the best they have had anywhere, and another says the gravy keeps them coming back. A meatball in gravy and a Scotch egg also get praise. The complaints are specific. One reviewer describes cod that looked reheated from the lunch hour, chips with black bits caked on and a powdery curry sauce. Another found the cod smaller than at a local rival and questioned the price. A third noted slightly doughy batter in a couple of spots, and one mentions tricky parking when it is busy. Pea fritters and a slice of lemon on the side round out what diners mention.
Featured reviews
- Richard
“Our regular chippy. Gets busy and sometimes tricky to park but well worth it. Cooked to order, good chips. Even pea fritters if that’s what floats your boat.”
- Lisa James
“A very busy Friday night, we had a larger order for family of 5, all was cooked to perfection and piping hot. I have to say gravy is what keep me coming back time and time.”
- José Clara
“Very good fish & chips. Very nice gentleman taking care of business.”
- Luisa Clara
“Good food and good vibe .The gentlemen is very nice.”
- The Chippy Tour
“I arrived at Argus a few minutes before opening, but was welcomed inside to wait while the final preparations were made. The atmosphere was warm and friendly, with staff who clearly enjoyed what they were doing, and the banter was excellent. I ordered the large haddock, which was a lovely piece of fish, fresh, thick and flaky, coated in a tasty batter, though slightly doughy in a couple of spots. The slice of lemon was a nice touch. My wife thought the particular meatball in gravy was delicious, and although they are not my thing, I could see the quality. The sauce was thick and beefy, and the chips were plentiful and crispy. The Scotch egg was perfectly structured and delicious. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my visit, not just for the food, but for the friendly staff and chatty locals. 🟠 Cooking in: Oil 🟠 Payment: Cash or Card 🟠 Hygiene Rating: 5 🟠 Fish Reviewed: Large Haddock 🎥 See the full video review on The Chippy Tour YouTube channel”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
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- Wednesday
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- Thursday
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- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for popular for dinner
Amenities
- Free of charge street parking
- Offers takeaway
- Has kids' menu
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Serves late-night food
Show more amenities
- Has counter service
- Somewhat difficult to find a space
- Dining options· 2
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Popular for· 2
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Offerings· 1
- Quick bite
- Parking· 1
- Paid street parking
Location
Restaurants near Argus Fish Bar
- Sandwich Maker4.7630.4 mi£1–15
large english breakfast, bulk work orders, sandwiches
- 0.6 miVegetarian options
full english breakfast, big sandwiches, great value prices
- Za Za Bazaar4.211,1990.9 mi£15–30
live chef cooking stations, fresh naan, dessert selection
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argus Fish Bar | 4.6467 | — | £10–20 | curry sauce, cod and chips, gravy |
| Sandwich Maker | 4.763 | 0.4 mi | £1–15 | large english breakfast, bulk work orders, sandwiches |
| All In Flavour The Sandwich BarVegetarian options | 4.669 | 0.6 mi | — | full english breakfast, big sandwiches, great value prices |
| Za Za Bazaar | 4.211,199 | 0.9 mi | £15–30 | live chef cooking stations, fresh naan, dessert selection |
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