
Backwell Fish Bar
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About Backwell Fish Bar
On W Town Rd in Bristol, Backwell Fish Bar is a fish and chips takeaway where orders are placed at a counter and there is no reservation system. Large cod comes with a choice of small, medium or large chips, and fish cakes and mushy peas are available as sides. Curry sauce is offered too, though it runs thinner than some other toppings. The batter comes out crispy, and portions across the menu run large. It opens six days a week, twice a day, and stays closed on Sundays.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention large cod and chips, crispy batter, fish cakes and curry sauce.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention large cod and chips, crispy batter, fish cakes and curry sauce.
Customer Review Summary
Large cod and chips draw the most praise, with reviewers repeatedly describing crispy, golden batter and portions so generous a large chip is said to feed a family of four. Close behind, curry sauce comes up often, tasty but a little watery or lacking spice for some tastes, and mushy peas get a nod while a fish cake is called very processed by one diner. Most describe the staff as friendly and fast, with orders arriving in minutes, and several call it their go-to local chippy. One reviewer, though, reports a small portion, a battered sausage with barely any batter, and a till worker who seemed uninterested, escalating into a dispute after the business responded to the review. That account stands apart from the otherwise consistent praise for warmth and quality. A recurring detail across positive reviews is the couple and till staff greeting regulars with a smile and wrapping chips quickly even during busy stretches.
Customer Review Summary
Large cod and chips draw the most praise, with reviewers repeatedly describing crispy, golden batter and portions so generous a large chip is said to feed a family of four. Close behind, curry sauce comes up often, tasty but a little watery or lacking spice for some tastes, and mushy peas get a nod while a fish cake is called very processed by one diner. Most describe the staff as friendly and fast, with orders arriving in minutes, and several call it their go-to local chippy. One reviewer, though, reports a small portion, a battered sausage with barely any batter, and a till worker who seemed uninterested, escalating into a dispute after the business responded to the review. That account stands apart from the otherwise consistent praise for warmth and quality. A recurring detail across positive reviews is the couple and till staff greeting regulars with a smile and wrapping chips quickly even during busy stretches.
Featured reviews
- Damian Hulme
“Friendly staff and always good food. Wouldn’t go anywhere else for fish & chips.”
- Jon Gibbins
“Always great fish and chips from here, and my kids like their fish cakes. Chips portions are generous, batter always nice and crispy, and the staff are absolutely lovely.”
- Tomas Cheney
“Got a large cod and small chips on a Friday lunchtime, Light and crispy batter and a decent piece of fish. Chips really tasty and good you can choose small medium or large. Curry sauce a bit on the watery side for me but still good flavour. Overall, Really good! Better than any I’ve had in Bristol.”
- G E
“What on earth is that one star review about ? I have always found the young lady on the till charming. Always friendly and helpful, while still wrapping chips at lightning speed ! Best chips for miles around too !”
- Patrick Boda
“Amazing service, tasty food and great portions. This fish bar is a great addition to the local community and I can highly recommend it to anyone and everyone!”
Hours
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- Sunday
- Closed
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
Location
Restaurants near Backwell Fish Bar
- The Winford Arms4.29884.1 miGood for kidsReservations
beer garden and play area, christmas day dinner menu, salmon salad
- Appleby's Fish & Chips4.52014.9 miGood for kids
fish and chips, batter crispiness, greasy batter complaints
- Highridge Kebabs4.8845 mi away
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backwell Fish Bar | 4.7289 | — | large cod and chips, crispy batter, fish cakes |
| The Winford ArmsGood for kids · Reservations | 4.2988 | 4.1 mi | beer garden and play area, christmas day dinner menu, salmon salad |
| Appleby's Fish & ChipsGood for kids | 4.5201 | 4.9 mi | fish and chips, batter crispiness, greasy batter complaints |
| Highridge Kebabs | 4.884 | 5 mi away | doner kebab meat, chicken shish kebab, chips with cheese |
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