The Chippy
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About The Chippy
On W View Rd in Hartlepool, The Chippy is a takeaway serving fish and chips fried in beef dripping rather than vegetable oil, with a thin crispy batter on the fish. Food is made to order, and the menu extends beyond the fryer to a corned beef pattie, chips and gravy, curry, and spam fritters. There is no reservation system, orders are taken on a walk-in basis, and the counter has been known to sell out before closing, so arriving early in the evening is worth it. The entrance is step-free and wheelchair-accessible, and high chairs are available for families with young children eating in or waiting on an order. The shop opens Monday to Saturday and stays closed on Sundays.
Good to know
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Kids' menu
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, crispy batter, beef dripping frying and £5 small fish special.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, crispy batter, beef dripping frying and £5 small fish special.
Customer Review Summary
Fish and chips are the draw here, with reviewers praising lovely fresh cod in a thin, crispy batter and chips that are not dripping in grease. One reviewer says the fish is fried in beef dripping and describes food made to order, and another calls the mushy peas better than most. Close behind are the prices, with a small fish, chips and peas special singled out as unbelievable value, and several others calling the cost reasonable. Service comes up as friendly and quick, and a visitor mentions a chat with the owner. A corned beef pattie with chips and gravy, and fish and chips with curry, also earn praise. The complaints are small but specific. One reviewer found the fritters very poor and the spam fritter off, though the chips were fine. Another, who visited in the evening, was served quickly but found the already cooked food only lukewarm and had to warm it at home. One reviewer who arrived late found little left. A regular says they never go anywhere else, and one reviewer drives past six other chip shops to get here.
Customer Review Summary
Fish and chips are the draw here, with reviewers praising lovely fresh cod in a thin, crispy batter and chips that are not dripping in grease. One reviewer says the fish is fried in beef dripping and describes food made to order, and another calls the mushy peas better than most. Close behind are the prices, with a small fish, chips and peas special singled out as unbelievable value, and several others calling the cost reasonable. Service comes up as friendly and quick, and a visitor mentions a chat with the owner. A corned beef pattie with chips and gravy, and fish and chips with curry, also earn praise. The complaints are small but specific. One reviewer found the fritters very poor and the spam fritter off, though the chips were fine. Another, who visited in the evening, was served quickly but found the already cooked food only lukewarm and had to warm it at home. One reviewer who arrived late found little left. A regular says they never go anywhere else, and one reviewer drives past six other chip shops to get here.
Featured reviews
- Chris Wood
“Real fish and chips. Blast from the past.”
- Steve Lane
“Quality fish and chips and great service will definitely be back”
- Mark Darby
“Fantastic fish and chips, reasonable priced too”
- John “Dan” Andrews
“Little chippy struggling to survive, our fish & chips 🍟 where ok get there to late and there's nowt left, great local chippy that needs your support 👍🏻”
- Andrew Lakey
“Excellent .fish and chips not dripping in grease one of the best .”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
- Popular for lunch
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Good for kids
- Casual
- On-site services
- Quick bite
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- Tourists
- Dining options· 1
- Lunch
- Family-friendly· 1
- Kids' menu
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Parking· 1
- Parking
Location
Restaurants near The Chippy
- Victoria Arms4.61630.4 mi£1–15Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
sunday roast dinners, fish and chips, generous portions
- Casa del Mar4.55130.7 mi£15–30Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
peppercorn chicken, tapas value for money, goats cheese dish
- DHAMAKA - Hartlepool4.92810.8 miVegetarian optionsReservations
happy hour offer, tandoori mix starter, chicken tikka
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The ChippyGood for kids | 4.773 | — | £1–15 | fish and chips, crispy batter, beef dripping frying |
| Victoria ArmsOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.6163 | 0.4 mi | £1–15 | sunday roast dinners, fish and chips, generous portions |
| Casa del MarOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.5513 | 0.7 mi | £15–30 | peppercorn chicken, tapas value for money, goats cheese dish |
| DHAMAKA - HartlepoolVegetarian options · Reservations | 4.9281 | 0.8 mi | — | happy hour offer, tandoori mix starter, chicken tikka |
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