Chicken Inn
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About Chicken Inn
On Portland St in Cheltenham, Chicken Inn is a fish and chips takeaway that cooks each order of fish only once a customer arrives. The wider menu covers pies, Southern fried fillets, chicken curry, chicken burgers, and gyros, with the gyros finished with sauces, herbs, and spices added to order. Chicken curry served with rice and chips has stayed on the menu for a long stretch, and curry sauce is offered alongside meals. A food thermometer is used during preparation. The shop takes walk-in orders only, with no reservation process. It sits on the high street, with a view of the buses passing outside, and classical music plays over the counter at certain times of day.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Kids' menu
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, chicken curry, curry sauce and gyros.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, chicken curry, curry sauce and gyros.
Customer Review Summary
The chicken curry, rice and chips draws repeat praise as the standout order, with several reviewers calling it a longtime favourite still hot and full to the brim on both dine-in and delivery. Close behind, the fish and chips gets singled out for fresh, made-to-order cooking and huge portions, and the Gyros earns a mention for generous value with customisable sauces and spices. Friendliness comes up again and again, from owners to delivery staff. But a recurring complaint cuts through the praise: two reviewers describe cold food and hard chips, including one battered sausage described as rock hard and a chicken burger that arrived as "pure batter" with no chicken, with no replacement or refund offered. Against that, other visits describe generosity, including one reviewer given leftover chicken curry for free.
Customer Review Summary
The chicken curry, rice and chips draws repeat praise as the standout order, with several reviewers calling it a longtime favourite still hot and full to the brim on both dine-in and delivery. Close behind, the fish and chips gets singled out for fresh, made-to-order cooking and huge portions, and the Gyros earns a mention for generous value with customisable sauces and spices. Friendliness comes up again and again, from owners to delivery staff. But a recurring complaint cuts through the praise: two reviewers describe cold food and hard chips, including one battered sausage described as rock hard and a chicken burger that arrived as "pure batter" with no chicken, with no replacement or refund offered. Against that, other visits describe generosity, including one reviewer given leftover chicken curry for free.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Very quick service and great food, guy was super nice and genuine and would recommend.”
- Google user
“Place was spotless. Fish cooked to order as each client came in. Noticed the food thermometer used which was nice. Very friendly and amazing fish and chips…huge portion!”
- Google user
“Went in for a cheeky Gyros, came out with a full meal! Excellent value for money, and the attentive staff made sure the sauces, herbs and spices were whatever I wanted to have added.”
- Google user
“Service was great to start with very friendly! However after receiving food, was cold, hard chips and a chicken burger with no chicken and pure batter. Nothing they would do to replace or refund. Curry sauce was the best of the meal by far.”
- Google user
“So good to see they now deliver. Great to see the old favourite chips rice and chicken curry is still on the menu, and just as good as I remember. Friendly delivery, and the food is still hot. Would recommend.”
Highlights
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Good for kids
- Casual
- Onsite services
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- Quick bite
- Solo dining
- Dining options· 2
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Service options· 1
- Curbside pickup
- Family-friendly· 1
- Kids' menu
Location
Restaurants near Chicken Inn
- The Botanist Cheltenham4.21,5420.2 mi£20–30Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
hanging kebabs, crafted cocktails, cookie dough dessert
- The Retreat4.43550.7 mi
fish and chips special, lunch menu, steak
- Cleeve Fish Bar4.42773.2 mi
cod and chips, large portions, curry sauce
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken InnWheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 4.494 | — | £1–10 | fish and chips, chicken curry, curry sauce |
| The Botanist CheltenhamOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.21,542 | 0.2 mi | £20–30 | hanging kebabs, crafted cocktails, cookie dough dessert |
| The Retreat | 4.4355 | 0.7 mi | — | fish and chips special, lunch menu, steak |
| Cleeve Fish Bar | 4.4277 | 3.2 mi | — | cod and chips, large portions, curry sauce |
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