
Bishopston Fish Bar
“Award winning traditional fish and chip shop. Almost 25?awards in 15years. Run by Nick who’s been frying for nearly 40 years. Top 20 shop in the UK for 6 years running.”
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Quick info
About Bishopston Fish Bar
On Gloucester Rd in Bristol, Bishopston Fish Bar is a fish and chips takeaway offering both counter collection and table orders, with food brought to tables by robot delivery. Cod is served as a 300g fillet, and battered halloumi sits alongside it on the menu for those wanting a non-fish option. Lunch specials cover a fishcake, peas, and chips combo and a cod bites with chips deal, while chicken strips and chips and mozzarella sticks round out the sides. Orders are placed on a walk-in basis with no reservations. The shop opens Monday to Saturday and stays closed on Sundays.
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Menu & Prices
9 dishes- Fish and Chips
- Cod and Chips
- Large Cod & Chips
- Fish Cake
- Haddock with Chips
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fresh cod fillet, cod bites lunch deal, battered halloumi and fishcake peas chips lunch special.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fresh cod fillet, cod bites lunch deal, battered halloumi and fishcake peas chips lunch special.
Featured reviews
- Dom “Dombo” Kearns
“Went as I saw the 4.99 Cod Bites lunch deal and was extremely happy with the service, The owner Nick is very friendly and the food was a good portion size and extremely tasty! Will definitely be going back here :)”
- Konstantina A. Togka
“Fantastic fish and chips and one of the best local spots I've visited in Bristol. The owner is incredibly friendly and welcoming. The fish was exceptionally fresh, perfectly cooked, and full of flavour. Everything was crispy, delicious, and clearly made with care. Highly recommended if you're looking for authentic, freshly prepared fish and chips.”
- Martyna Ursel
“I decided to try a different chip shop than my usual one. I ordered a battered sausage, chips, curry sauce, and mozzarella sticks. The best part of the meal was the battered sausage. The chips and mozzarella sticks genuinely just tasted of oil, to the point that it made me feel nauseous. The curry sauce was okay, but it definitely didn’t taste like the usual curry sauce you’d expect from a chip shop. I ordered around 6pm, which I assume is a busy time, but that’s no excuse for clearly refried chips.”
- Emily Hunt
“Fantastic food and great service - the owner is so lovely!! The fish and chips were piping hot even with robot delivery. So fresh and great quality. Thank you :)”
- Candice Parfitt
“I had a great experience! The chicken strips and chips were fresh, hot, and full of flavour. The customer service was exceptional, he took the time to go through the options with me and made sure I knew what was available. It’s rare to see that level of care. I’ll definitely be back! Thank you!”
Hours
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- Sunday
- Closed
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the cod and chips, describing the fish as fresh, soft and flaky under light, crispy batter, with a 300g fillet called good value. Several praise the owner as friendly and welcoming, and others describe quick, friendly service and a decent portion size. Close behind are the lunch deals, with diners naming the cod bites with chips and a fishcake, peas and chips as great. One reviewer recommends the battered halloumi, calling it strangely light, and another enjoyed the chicken strips and chips, fresh and hot. Chips are where the complaints sit. One reviewer says the chips and mozzarella sticks tasted of oil to the point of feeling nauseous, and another says the chips in a large fish and chips were refried and mostly had to be thrown away. A third says the food was good but they have had better elsewhere in Bristol. Another reviewer's fish and chips stayed piping hot even after robot delivery.
Location
Restaurants near Bishopston Fish Bar
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishopston Fish Bar | 4.5546 | — | £15–30 | fresh cod fillet, cod bites lunch deal, battered halloumi |
| FED 313 | 4.8706 | 0 mi | — | cakes and pastries, eggs on sourdough, wedding bbq catering |
| Per & KorVegan options · Vegetarian options · Reservations | 4.6428 | 0.2 mi | £15–30 | bibimbap, cash or bank transfer only, long wait times |
| Nepali Chulo Gloucester Rd. | 4.9216 | 0.3 mi | — | momos, pork sekuwa, chatpate |
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