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Cockerton Fisheries — Restaurants in Darlington

Cockerton Fisheries

RestaurantsDarlington, ENG

4.4 out of 5 stars4.4(275 reviews)

Quick info

+44 7983 192692
311 Woodland Rd, Cockerton, Darlington DL3 9AA, United Kingdom
£10–20

About Cockerton Fisheries

On Woodland Rd in Darlington, Cockerton Fisheries is a family run fish and chips takeaway serving on a walk-in basis. The counter also does Mr Whippy ice-cream alongside the usual menu. A recurring order is haddock, chips and mushy peas, and sausage is served alongside the fish and chips, with curry sauce offered as an additional side. A gluten free menu is available for those who need it. Seating sits outside for anyone eating on site rather than taking food away.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Walk-in only
  • Parking
    Free parking lot · Free street parking · Usually plenty of parking
  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair: parking lot, restroom
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids · Kids' menu

Reviews

4.4/5
275 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention haddock and chips, gluten free menu, crispy batter and mushy peas.

5★
204
4★
34
3★
6
2★
5
1★
26

Customer Review Summary

Regulars keep returning for the large haddock and chips, repeatedly praised for its crispy batter, moist fish, and a gluten free menu several call out as a rare find at a chippy this busy. The mushy peas and curry sauce also draw mentions, and a Mr Whippy ice cream from the outdoor seating area gets singled out as a finishing touch. Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, with weekly customers noting consistent, hot, fresh servings. That consistency has wavered for some, though: one long-time customer reports undercooked batter, smaller and greasier fish, and worse chips over a couple of weeks, and a separate visitor found two bones in a fish order and an overcooked, greasy sausage, saying a staff member's response felt dismissive. Another reviewer described a Friday visit as warmed-up rather than freshly cooked. Even so, most describe large orders, including gluten free batches, arriving hot and ready exactly as promised.

Featured reviews

  • Google user
    “We always go to Cockerton Fisheries, it’s the best chippy and Vanessa is also so friendly and helpful! Always hot and tasty 🤤”
  • Google user
    “The food here is always nice and the staff are always friendly and very welcoming. Vanessa especially has always been so helpful and delivered great customer service each time i’ve visited!”
  • Google user
    “We placed a large order with Cockerton Fisheries for a Friday evening. Arranged everything with Sam who was super helpful and our order was ready at 7pm as promised. All the food including gluten free was superb, beautiful fish with crispy batter but moist fish! An excellent choice of meal for hungry metal detectorists camping in a remote field. Thanks Sam and the team at Cockerton fisheries 10/10.”
  • Google user
    “Absolutely amazing fish and chips (sausage is good too). Staff are wonderful and it has a lovely little seating area outside. Get an ice-cream after as well, real Mr Whippy wow, just wow. Best chippy in Darlington. Their curry sauce is lovely as well as their mushy peas. Cannot fault anything I have had from here”
  • Google user
    “I was really looking forward to trying this shop after hearing so many good reviews. This was dissapointing though Friday afternoon warm ups on what is typically fish and chip day. I was going to return for fish and chips another day but sadly think ill give it a miss.”

Highlights

  • Popular for lunch
  • Popular for dinner
  • Popular for solo dining

Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Outdoor seating
  • Takeout
  • Good for kids
  • Casual
  • Onsite services
Show more amenities
  • Quick bite
  • Seating
  • Solo dining
  • Gender-neutral restroom
  • Free parking lot
  • Usually a wait
Dining options· 3
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
Accessibility· 1
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
Parking· 2
  • Free street parking
  • Usually plenty of parking
Facilities· 1
  • Restroom
Crowd· 1
  • Tourists
Family-friendly· 1
  • Kids' menu

Location

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