Cecil Street Fish Bar
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About Cecil Street Fish Bar
On Cecil Street in a residential part of Grantham, Cecil Street Fish Bar serves fish and chips for walk-in customers with no reservations taken. It operates as a fish and chip shop only, without kebabs or burgers on the menu. Fish is cooked to order, and the large cod holds its full size rather than shrinking down. Chip portions run generous, and mushy peas and curry sauce are available on the side. Staff will return chips to the fryer to crisp them further on request. The shop opens Monday to Saturday and closes on Sundays, and a wait is common once orders start coming in.
Good to know
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Somewhat difficult to find a space
- Good for kidsHas kids' menu
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention large cod, freshly cooked fish, generous chip portions and crisp batter.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention large cod, freshly cooked fish, generous chip portions and crisp batter.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the large cod, which several say is genuinely large and freshly cooked on arrival, with fish cooked to order a repeated point of praise. Close behind are the chips, described as generous in portion size, and the crisp batter. One reviewer says the shop passed a wooden spoon test for fish size that another chippy had failed. Mushy peas and curry sauce come up as sides that do the trick. Staff are called friendly, welcoming and helpful, and a few mention the regulars. Reviewers also appreciate that it is a traditional fish and chip shop in a residential area, without kebabs and burgers on the menu. The only suggestion for change is one reviewer wishing for a Panko breadcrumb option. That same reviewer says the staff happily put chips back in the fryer to crisp them up, even on a busy Friday evening.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the large cod, which several say is genuinely large and freshly cooked on arrival, with fish cooked to order a repeated point of praise. Close behind are the chips, described as generous in portion size, and the crisp batter. One reviewer says the shop passed a wooden spoon test for fish size that another chippy had failed. Mushy peas and curry sauce come up as sides that do the trick. Staff are called friendly, welcoming and helpful, and a few mention the regulars. Reviewers also appreciate that it is a traditional fish and chip shop in a residential area, without kebabs and burgers on the menu. The only suggestion for change is one reviewer wishing for a Panko breadcrumb option. That same reviewer says the staff happily put chips back in the fryer to crisp them up, even on a busy Friday evening.
Featured reviews
- Grzegorz
“Gave it a try after hearing it's the best chippy in town - agreed. Large cod was actually large (and tasty)”
- Chris Pullen
“Lovely Fish, freshly cooked on arrival. Chips really nice, great portion size.”
- Tom James
“Great fish and chips. Very good quality and really good value”
- Clive Wilkins
“Good quality traditional fish and chips. Fish only ever cooked to order. Good size portions, friendly and welcoming staff (and regulars !)”
- Pierre Watson
“My other chippie post went viral, where a particular fish and chip shop claimed they were selling me a large fish. This failed the wooden spoon measuring test! The jokers! Cecil Street Fish Bar in Grantham shows how it should be done. A large cod IS a large cod, freshly cooked on arrival. The chip portion sizes are very generous, and mushy peas or curry sauce sides do the trick! Friendly staff. Service with a smile. Worth repeated visits. You are guaranteed a decent meal. Hats off to Cecil Street Fish Bar!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
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- Friday
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- Saturday
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- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for popular for dinner
Amenities
- Free of charge street parking
- Offers takeaway
- Has kids' menu
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Quick bite
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- Somewhat difficult to find a space
- Usually has a wait
- Dining options· 2
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Popular for· 2
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Offerings· 1
- Serves small plates
Location
Restaurants near Cecil Street Fish Bar
- Neptune Fish and Chips4.33360.3 mi£1–10Good for kidsReservations
fish and chips, cod and chips, chicken kebab
- Namaste Dining4.71740.3 mi£20–30Wheelchair accessibleGood for kidsReservations
momo, samosa, birthday cake
- Tin Sing4.4790.3 mi£10–20
sweet and sour chicken Hong Kong style, deep fried ribs in batter, generous portions
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cecil Street Fish Bar | 4.8360 | — | £1–10 | large cod, freshly cooked fish, generous chip portions |
| Neptune Fish and ChipsGood for kids · Reservations | 4.3336 | 0.3 mi | £1–10 | fish and chips, cod and chips, chicken kebab |
| Namaste DiningWheelchair accessible · Good for kids · Reservations | 4.7174 | 0.3 mi | £20–30 | momo, samosa, birthday cake |
| Tin Sing | 4.479 | 0.3 mi | £10–20 | sweet and sour chicken Hong Kong style, deep fried ribs in batter, generous portions |
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