Drifters Fish & Chips

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  Mark Kennedy

  ·1 month ago

  “People saying it’s good value for money are clearly delusional. It’s very expensive for the quality and portioning. Thought I would try it instead of my usual and won’t be going again anytime soon. Waited ages for just Chips(which were just over £6 for the portion) they were undercooked and chewy. Had a browse of the menu and worked out that an average meal would be hitting the £20pp mark. Phenomenally steep pricing in my opinion given that a sit down meal of a similar quality with a drink can come in at a similar price elsewhere.”

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  Linda Canton

  ·2 months ago

  “Had cod and chips as takeaway recently and have to say fish was very fresh and batter light and crispy and chips very tasty too! The best Ive ever had! 10/10”

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  Margins of Time

  ·3 months ago

  “We popped into Drifters in Fakenham with the family and were genuinely delighted to discover that it is much more than a traditional takeaway. You can sit inside, relax, and enjoy freshly cooked fish and chips exactly as they should be eaten — piping hot, crisp and straight from the kitchen, rather than carrying them home and hoping they survive the journey. The atmosphere was welcoming, the staff were friendly and attentive, and the whole experience felt wonderfully easy. The food was excellent. Both the cod and haddock were beautifully fresh, with delicate, flaky fish and perfectly cooked batter. Proper fish and chips, made with care and clearly using quality ingredients. Drifters is a lovely little find in Fakenham — ideal for anyone who wants the comfort of classic fish and chips with the pleasure of sitting down and enjoying them there and then. We will certainly be returning.”

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  maria elvin

  ·3 months ago

  “After 2 visits I am giving this honest review Overpriced and reheated chewy awfulness. The staff lack humour and are miserable This place is going down the pan big time. Charged me nearly 30 quid for dried up garbage.”

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  Angela Jagger

  ·3 months ago

  “Having used the terrible ‘on line’ ordering system and paying for haddock and regular chips, I turned up at my collection time to be told in no uncertain terms by some very rude little man who clearly could not cope, that they had not received my order. No apology, just spoken at and told I couldn’t have ordered haddock because they ran out two hours ago, I ordered at 6pm, my collection was 8.15pm. I would be mortified if I thought my staff were talking to my customers in such an aggressive way. I would hope that the absent owner of this chip shop is aware of the attitude of the person he is leaving in charge of his business. Absolutely terrible attitude towards a customer I came away with nothing, obviously I won’t be using this takeaway again and I strongly suggest that you don’t either.”

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  B R

  ·3 months ago

  “Stopped going as the prices on everything are just nuts now which is a shame as they always done the best fish around. Nearly £15 for a large bit of cod or plaice! Has to be a joke you would think”

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  Paul Catling

  ·4 months ago

  “Been coming here regularly for 7 years. We travel 10 miles from our own town with 3 chippies to Drifters but sadly this is our last time. £22.40 for large haddock, large chips and small curry sauce. The fish was so thin I thought it had been ironed, I understand costs have risen dramatically. We drove to Wells where the chip shops are famous for being expensive, the same meal was £15.”

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  David Stone

  ·4 months ago

  “£40 for two people to sit in and eat pie and chips! I wouldn’t have minded if the food was incredible but it was incredibly average. I had to smother the chips in salt and vinegar just to be able to taste anything.”

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  Alison Wilby

  ·7 months ago

  “While Holidaying in Norfolk did a quick check on Tripadvisor and chose here for fish n chips. Wow! We collected, it was busy, service was quick, polite and friendly. We had takeaway, they were delicious, hot, light batter on perfect white fish and perfect chips! If we’re here again will definitely use and definitely recommend.”

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  Susan Cripps

  ·1 year ago

  “Not the cheapest but definitely the best. The batter on the fish was incredibly light & crispy and not a bit of oilyness, the Chips were nice 👍 saveloy was good & the mushy peas tasty and not runny. Our server Mark was polite, helpfull & friendly as we're the rest of the staff. If I have one criticism it's that they don't have onion vinegar which my hubby likes on his chips but all in all a great Chippy 👍”

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