The Chippy by Spencer
“The Chippy By Spencer, brought to you by Spencer Wilson and Keith Leahey is where traditional chippy classics meet exciting new suppers. All of our food is made fresh to order and can be cooked to meet a variety of different dietary requirements. If you’re looking for the best Fish & Chips in the New Town, you’ve come to the right place.”
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About The Chippy by Spencer
On Broughton Street in Edinburgh, The Chippy by Spencer fries its fish in beef fat and makes everything to order. Deep fried haggis comes with gravy, scampi arrives with sweet chilli sauce, and the fish is finished with homemade tartar sauce, alongside chicken goujons for those wanting an alternative to the classic order. Portions are sized as suppers rather than smaller plates. The space is set up mainly for takeaway, with just one table inside and two standing platforms for anyone eating on site. It runs on a walk-in basis rather than reservations, and evenings tend to get busy, so ordering ahead is worth doing before heading over.
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Menu & Prices
89 dishes · mains £3–45- VEGAN CHICKEN TORTILLA WRAP£7.50
- HAWAIIAN£12.50
- BATTERED PORK SAUSAGE£6.50
- CHICKEN TORTILLA WRAP£7.50
- HALLOUMI TORTILLA WRAP£7.50
- FISH TORTILLA WRAP£7.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention battered haddock and chips, deep fried haggis, homemade tartar sauce and generous portions.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention battered haddock and chips, deep fried haggis, homemade tartar sauce and generous portions.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“The Chippy by Spencer serves very good fish and chips, with generous portions and flavourful fish, as many others have mentioned. It is mainly a takeaway spot, with only one table inside and two small standing platforms where you can eat. I also ordered an extra haggis, which was delicious as well. A great choice if you are looking for tasty, satisfying fish and chips.”
- Google user
“The battered haddock was delicious. The batter was crispy, crunchy, and light. We also got the chicken goujons and it was spiced perfectly. Lots of food for the supper portions. Took the food back to our hotel because their is only one table.”
- Google user
“I’ll give it 4 stars. The fish and chips were quite tasty, but I agree with quite a few people who left reviews, the fish is extremely oily (the to-go carton box was full of oil). We also found the fish a bit dry and over cooked. Personally, I don’t eat meat so I felt a bit weird when I found out they fry the fish in some beef fat. The tartar sauce was delicious! I wouldn’t go here again because of these reasons.”
- Google user
“The best fish & chips ever, definitely you have to try it! And staff is super nice!”
- Google user
“You can’t visit Schottland and leave without having fish and chips 🍟! So, if you’re visiting Edinburgh then I would highly recommend to take your chance and have one of the best fish and chips meals I’ve ever had. The haddock is firm to the bite and really good portion! I also had the scampi with the sweet chilli sauce (which normally served with the prawns). If you’re fish lover, or have a hangover on a lazy Sunday then go for it.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers come mainly for the battered haddock and chips, praising fish that is fresh and firm to the bite under a batter described as crispy, crunchy and light, not greasy. Close behind is the deep fried haggis, which a few single out as delicious, with one suggesting gravy alongside it and homemade tartar sauce with the fish. Others mention scampi with sweet chilli sauce and spiced chicken goujons, and several note generous portions and friendly staff, with the owner repeatedly described as kind and welcoming. The main caveat comes from one reviewer who found the fish extremely oily, with the takeaway carton full of oil, plus dry and overcooked, and who was bothered to learn the fish is fried in beef fat. It is mainly a takeaway spot with only one table inside, so some eat back at their hotel. One reviewer suggests ordering in advance because evenings get busy, and another had an order ready for collection exactly when they asked.
Location
Restaurants near The Chippy by Spencer
- Eden's Kitchen4.74580 mi£10–20Good for kidsReservations
pizza, hot mezze platter, duck confit with cherry sauce
- Vinette4.6780 mi£30–80Reservations
monkfish, venison tartare, chicken fat butter bread
- Taisteal4.65580.1 mi£30–80Vegetarian optionsReservations
duck main course, 7 course tasting menu, venison main
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chippy by Spencer | 4.8495 | — | — | battered haddock and chips, deep fried haggis, homemade tartar sauce |
| Eden's KitchenGood for kids · Reservations | 4.7458 | 0 mi | £10–20 | pizza, hot mezze platter, duck confit with cherry sauce |
| VinetteReservations | 4.678 | 0 mi | £30–80 | monkfish, venison tartare, chicken fat butter bread |
| TaistealVegetarian options · Reservations | 4.6558 | 0.1 mi | £30–80 | duck main course, 7 course tasting menu, venison main |
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