
Cockerton Fisheries
Quick info
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
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Usually plenty of parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: parking lot, restroom
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Kids' menu
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention haddock and chips, gluten free menu, crispy batter and mushy peas.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention haddock and chips, gluten free menu, crispy batter and mushy peas.
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.
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
Restaurants near Cockerton Fisheries
- LA Pizza3.7180.6 mi£10–20
donner kebab, cold food on delivery, cheesy chips
- Best Kebab3.41431 mi£10–20Wheelchair accessible
parmo, cold soggy chips, late delivery times
- Speedy Pepper3.1821 miWheelchair accessible
cold pizza, food missing items, hours-long delivery wait
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cockerton FisheriesOutdoor seating · Good for kids | 4.4275 | — | £10–20 | haddock and chips, gluten free menu, crispy batter |
| LA Pizza | 3.718 | 0.6 mi | £10–20 | donner kebab, cold food on delivery, cheesy chips |
| Best KebabWheelchair accessible | 3.4143 | 1 mi | £10–20 | parmo, cold soggy chips, late delivery times |
| Speedy PepperWheelchair accessible | 3.182 | 1 mi | — | cold pizza, food missing items, hours-long delivery wait |
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